The Annual Athletic Meet was successfully held at Tai Po Sports Ground on 12-13 March 2024. The Athletic Meet is always one of the most important activities which provides students with an opportunity to showcase their remarkable talents, and to cultivate team spirit. The Overall Champion went to Dedication House this year. Thank you and congratulations to all participants.

Sharing from House Captains:

5A Lo Tsz Kwan (House Captain of Dedication House)

Time flies. Our Athletic Meet was successfully held on the 11 and 12 March 2024. We had been worrying about the possibility of bad weather. However, luckily, we got sunny days and we could hold the event as scheduled. It would be a memorable experience for me. Not only joining the competition, but also participating in the preparation. As a house captain, I have learnt leadership during the time preparing. I have also learnt to share workload with the committee members. Practising for the dance performance was another positive experience. We had spent much time and effort preparing and practicing. We learnt how to cooperate with each other as a team. Although our house didn't get the award for the dance, we still enjoyed ourselves in the performance. Lastly, I am very proud that my house got the Inter-House overall champion. I will never forget the moment announcing the championship. Thank you for the active participation of our house members.

5A Wong Tsz Yan (House Captain of Integrity House)

It is the first time I prepared for the entire Athletic Meet with my teammates, who are the Captains of the other houses. Last year, I helped pack the house belongings and make simple preparation. This year, my job was to prepare the materials for the cheering team and the logistics lists. In the spectator stand, I watched athletes warming up and committee members preparing the equipment. During the Athletic Meet, I was busy working at the marshal to make arrangement for the house relay races. It was a very arduous process. However, seeing everyone doing their part, it was worth it.

We have done lots of preparation. We not only made accessories for the cheering team but also practised for the dance performances together. The practice took about two months. It was a hard time, but everyone contributed their time generously. From the choreography to the final performance, everyone's effort counted. My heart felt thank to everyone who contributed to his / her house. Without them, the Athletic Meet would not have been so successful. Moreover, I have gained a lot from the experience, e.g. planning and leadership skills.

During these two months, I connected with all committee members who were very supportive. It may be my last Athletic Meet at school, but after two days of exciting events, there were no regrets.

5C 馬梓皓 (愛社社長)

為期兩日的陸運會圓滿結束，首次身為社長的我感受很深。陸運會前一日的天氣還是不理想，幸好陸運會兩天天公做美，有美好的天氣使陸運會順利進行。今年在預備社舞和社物上都比上年來的急切，因此困難亦有不少。在練習社舞時最大的困難一定是集合所有人進行完整的練習，不是每個人每天都能有空出席練習，所以在練習初期，我還挺擔心社舞的進度，幸好社員們都能快速跟上進度，大家傑出的表現使愛社今年繼續蟬聯啦啦隊冠軍獎項。十分感謝各位社員在練習時的配合和合作，亦感謝我的啦長和副社們的用心協助，同時亦感謝老師在過程中的幫助（如幫忙預約地方進行練習），才能讓排練過程如此順暢。在製作社物方面，坦白說，因今年因時間和經費不足而做得不是太好，幸好各位愛社社員同心協力在時間和物資有限的情況下，順利完成陸運會兩天所需的社物資。尤其在製作頭繩與手繩的過程中，我看到大家對社還是有一份熱誠，積極幫忙也是我在籌備陸運會時最開心看到的畫面。這次是我首次擔任領導的角色，在不同地方上定會有不足之處，但在處理事務的過程中獲得了不少得着，所以還是要再次感謝各位沿途上的幫助。即使最終愛社的成績沒有達到我心中的目標，但得到「啦啦隊冠軍獎」和「最有體育精神獎」兩個獎項也是對我社的一份肯定。學年已過大半，也意味着自己社長的任期也過了大半，希望能把握剩下的時間繼續帶領愛社前進，為社出一分力。

5D 蘇若菲 (博社社長)

作為社長，參與籌備和舉辦陸運會是一段充滿挑戰的旅程。在籌備期間，我們面對時間壓力和各種意外情況，但多虧社員們樂意協調，又調整時間練習社舞，才使一切順利進行。

在陸運會期間，社員們積極為博社盡一份心力，同學們全力以赴，踴躍參與比賽，展現出的熱情和努力讓我感到無比驕傲和感動。比賽勝利，我們共同歡呼；比賽失利，我們互相安慰，期待著其他項目的表現。 當我看著每位社員在賽場上全力奔跑，或者在看台上盡情歡呼時，我深深感受到，正是因為有你們一樣「搏盡無悔」的夥伴，才讓博社成績如此璀璨。社員的熱情和努力是博社成就的關鍵，每個人的貢獻都讓這個團隊更加完整和強大。博社的每一刻都因為大家而閃耀，共同創造了無數美好的回憶和成就。

每年陸運會不僅是一場體育盛事，更是一次凝聚博社團結力量的機會，讓我們更加堅定和團結。感謝每一位社員的奉獻和支持，博社因為有你們而變得更加耀目，讓這次陸運會成為一段難忘的回憶，期待未來與大家攜手再創佳績！

The Annual Speech Day 2022-23 was successfully held on 8 December 2023. We were honoured to have invited Prof. Ho Yu Au Yeung to be our guest-of-honour to address the ceremony as well as present certificates and prizes.

Professor Au Yeung obtained his BSc (First Class) degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a major in Chemistry. Being awarded a number of reputable scholarships including Dr. James C. N. Ma Memorial Scholarship, Mr. Wu Sai Wing Scholarship, Professor Au Yeung stayed at CUHK for his MPhil research in organometallic chemistry before completing his PhD at the University of Cambridge. He was awarded a Croucher Scholarship for his PhD study. He then joined the group of Prof. Christopher J Chang as a Croucher Postdoctoral Fellow, developing luminescent tools for studying transition metals in biological systems. In 2013, he joined The University of Hong Kong as an Assistant Professor, and is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry.

In his congratulatory address, Professor Au Yeung delivered an inspiring message, urging our students and graduates to pursue their passions and interests that resonate deep within their hearts. He emphasized the significance of following our true passions, even in the face of challenges and setbacks.

Furthermore, Professor Au Yeung highlighted the importance of determination and hard work. Drawing from his own experiences as a young scholar and researcher, he shared stories of wholeheartedly dedicating himself to the tasks at hand. In addition, Professor Au Yeung underscored the value of utilizing time wisely to foster personal growth. He reminisced about his own secondary school and university years, acknowledging them as precious moments for exploring diverse interests and engaging in various activities. He emphasized that the student years are an ideal time for acquiring new knowledge and skills.

Concluding his address, Professor Au Yeung imparted a warm blessing to the graduates, encouraging them to remain open-minded, adaptable, and curious. He urged them to cultivate a thirst for learning and to continuously expand their horizons.

The graduates and students greatly benefited from Professor Au Yeung's inspiring speech, which provided them with valuable insights and motivation for their future endeavors.

On 30-10-2023, an exciting cross-cultural school life exchange took place between our students and Japanese students. The objective of this exchange was to foster language learning, cultural understanding and friendship among the participants.

Participants:
6A Chan Pui Yu 陳珮妤チンハイユウ
6B Chan Chui Mei 陳翠美チンスイミ)
6C Chan Sui Shan Amanda 陳瑞珊チンスイサン
6C Ho Wing Hei 何穎希カエイキ
6C Lin Yuen Yi 林琬宜リンワンギ
6A Ng Tsz Ling 伍梓菱ゴシリョウ
6B Li Siu Cheung 李肇章リチョウショウ

The exchange provided an excellent opportunity for WSC students to practice their Japanese language skills, while the Japanese students had the chance to communicate in English. Conversations revolved around school life, hobbies, and interests, enabling the participants to enhance their language fluency and cultural competence.

To make the exchange more interactive and visually engaging, our students prepared PowerPoint presentations to showcase their school lives. The presentations covered various aspects, including: a. School Facilities: Students shared pictures and descriptions of their school buildings, classrooms, and sports facilities; b. Daily Routines: Participants discussed their typical daily routines, including school schedules, subjects, extracurricular activities and lunchtime traditions; c. Hobbies and Interests: Students highlighted their hobbies and interests, such as sports, music and club activities. They shared photos to provide a glimpse into their extracurricular pursuits.

Following each presentation, there was a Q&A session where participants had the opportunity to ask questions, share insights and compare their school experiences. This interactive exchange further deepened their understanding of each other's cultures. We extend our gratitude to all the participants for their active involvement, as well as to the organizers who made this exchange possible.

The Life Building Scheme is a programme designed to cultivate proactive and positive learning attitudes in students. By promoting personal reflection and introspection after engaging in various activities, students can gain a deeper understanding of their experiences and develop a growth mindset, which is crucial for lifelong learning and personal achievement.

The following reflections, written by our students, recounted their experiences participating in various extra-curricular activities this school year. As parents and students read these accounts, they will undoubtedly sense the joy and fulfillment derived by those who engaged in these enriching pursuits.

3B04 CHUNG LAM SAU 鍾淋秀

I enjoyed my experience as a member of the Chinese Debate Team most. Participating in debate activities was a bit exhausting, but the memories and camaraderie made it all worthwhile.

My team members and I would often leave school late in the evening to prepare for debate competitions. The walks from school to the train station were unique and memorable experiences for me. These moments allowed us to unwind, share gossip, and discuss our concerns and expectations for the competitions. Though we never shed tears in front of each other, we all understood the time and energy spent on each event, and we supported one another regardless of the outcome.

Our hard work and dedication were never in vain. After each competition, I felt a sense of relief and accomplishment, knowing that we had given it our all. Even facing failure, we never placed the blame on a single individual; instead, we shared the responsibility and comforted each other. This strong team spirit was both the source of my love and hate for debate. While it consumed much of my time, the sense of unity and camaraderie that it fostered made every moment worthwhile.

Throughout the semester-long debate activities, our teacher prepared us for the challenges of competition by equipping us with the skills we needed to succeed. At first, I didn't fully appreciate all these. However, once the real situation set in, I quickly realized the pressure and fear associated with the debating activities.

With the debate topic only being released a week before the competition, time given to our team to prepare for the competition was limited. It is crucial to allocate our personal schedule effectively. Throughout the semester, especially during weeks with debate competitions, I had learned to manage my time more efficiently. I had found ways to complete homework faster than usual, allowing me to focus on debate preparation without sacrificing my academic performance. By prioritizing and focusing on one task at a time, I had been able to achieve more and avoid the distraction of multitasking.

Other than improvement made in speaking skills, my ability to manage time effectively has been my biggest achievement this semester. It has allowed me to balance my extracurricular activities with my academic responsibilities, resulting in improved performance in both areas. I am grateful for the opportunity to develop these skills and am confident that the skills will serve me well in the future.

4D21 SO PING ON 蘇平安

I participated in an engaging activity called 民間信仰遊及手工工作坊, organized by a programme called 吾土吾情-Weland. This unique experience allowed me to explore local historical sites in Hong Kong, such as Pak Tai Temple and Blue House, enhancing my understanding of the history of Hong Kong.

The activity provided valuable insights into traditional religious ceremonies and practices like divination and fortune-telling. It also offered me an opportunity to create a small flower plaque, a popular decoration used during Chinese festivals. Although I was not particularly skilled at handicrafts, I embraced the challenge and attempted to make the flower plaque on my own. However, I encountered difficulties in folding the paper into various shapes and struggled to work with the metal wire required for completing the flower plaque. Despite these obstacles, the activity was a rewarding experience that deepened my appreciation for Hong Kong's cultural heritage and piqued my interest in learning more about traditional arts and crafts.

When relating my experience with my study, problem-solving skills are highly valuable in tertiary institutions. For example, creating handicrafts posed a significant challenge for me. When I couldn't figure out how to complete certain steps, I would quickly become frustrated. However, after participating in this activity, I learned how to overcome my frustration when confronted with challenges and I learn to calmly tackle any problems that arise, while maintaining emotional control.

When playing table-tennis in the past, I would become impatient when losing consecutive points. But now, I see changes in myself. As we know, maintaining a calm demeanor is crucial for an athlete during competitions. Through this activity, I have learned to better control my emotions, ultimately leading to improved performances and outcomes.

We are delighted to announce that our school held an author talk organized by the Hong Kong International Literary Festival on March 7, 2023, featuring the accomplished writer Christopher Cheng.

During the talk, Christopher spoke about his own writing journey and shared valuable insights on how to gather inspiration and write a compelling story. He discussed the importance of finding inspiration in everyday objects and experiences and offered practical tips on how to turn these inspirations into well-crafted stories.

Christopher's engaging and informative speech was followed by a lively Q&A session, during which our students had the opportunity to ask him questions about his writing process and life as an author. The students' enthusiasm and curiosity made for an inspiring and memorable event.

We are thrilled that our students had the opportunity to learn from such a talented and experienced writer, and we hope that the insights shared by Christopher will inspire our students to become more confident and creative writers. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Christopher Cheng for his visit.

The Annual Speech Day 2021-22 was successfully held on 2 December 2022. We were honoured to have invited Prof. Cheung Yan Leung Stephen, SBS, JP, to be our guest-of-honour to address the ceremony as well as present certificates and prizes.

Professor Cheung obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1982. Having won the French Government Scholarship, he went on to get his Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Statistics from the University of Paris VI. He then spent the following years furthering his studies and was awarded his PhD Degree in Finance from the University of Strathclyde. In 2001, he completed a programme on the Global Financial System: Structure, Crisis, and Reform at the John F. Kennedy School of Government of Harvard University.

Since 1985, Professor Cheung had taught in various tertiary institutions, including City University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist University. In 2013, Professor Cheung joined The Education University of Hong Kong (formerly Hong Kong Institute of Education) and is currently the President and Chair Professor of Public Policy. One of his remarkable achievements is the Institute's successful application for university status in 2016. This achievement did not only recognise the good establishment of the Institute in the education field, but also promised brighter prospects in the competitiveness of graduates and opportunities for academic exchanges, which will facilitate the future development of the education field.

With special focus on corporate finance, investment and financial market development, Professor Cheung has been playing a prominent role in research in the related fields. In 2001, he was ranked the sixth most productive finance researcher in the Asia-Pacific region during the period 1990-1999. In 2005, he was ranked the 14th most productive author in Asia-Pacific universities during the period 1991-2002. In 2014, he was presented the Sun Yefang Financial Innovation Award, which was also known as China's Nobel Prize in the field of economics, for his co-authored publication titled “Privatisation and Risk Sharing: Evidence from the Split Share Structure Reform in China”. Professor Cheung's prominence in the academic research arena is unequivocal.

Apart from being a researcher, teacher, administrator, and fundraiser for his University, Professor Cheung is very active in local and regional community services. He has extensive consultancy experience in the Hong Kong financial sector, including once serving as the Project Coordinator for the Consumer Council in its examination of the Hong Kong banking sector and at present, as the Chairperson of the Supervisory Committee of the Asian Bond Fund Hong Kong Bond Index Fund of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. As well, he is the Chairperson of the Transport Advisory Committee and a Member of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. As a recognition for his myriad contributions to the community, he was awarded Justice of the Peace in 2007 and the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2019. It is worth mentioning that he was internationally recognised in 2017 by the French Government with the award of Officier dan l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques, which can be translated as Officer of the Order of Academic Palms in English.

Being a committed educator, Professor Cheung has published a number of newspaper articles discussing his educational beliefs. In one titled “Winning at the starting line' is a losing formula”, he suggests “Character-building is more important than examination scores. Positive attributes [...] will contribute to [children's] well-being and empower them to become agents of social betterment”. His advocacy of character-building for a better society echoes our school commitment in promoting students' holistic development for the future well-being of the community. He embodies all that we hope our students aspire to and for this reason, he is definitely a role model for our graduates and prize winners to follow.

In his congratulatory address, Prof. Cheung inspired our students and graduates by sharing with them his enlightening speech. He stressed that education is not just about academic results. It is about learning how to learn, how to keep an open mind, how to respect other people's points of view and how to dedicate oneself to something that will benefit society. Success in life is not measured by how much money one earns or by how many followers one has on social media, but by how much one can contribute to society. He reminded the students that they can gain a much longer-lasting sense of achievement through giving rather than receiving, and encouraged them to help those who are vulnerable or who have not had the same benefit of education as theirs. At last, Prof. Cheung ended his speech by giving a warm blessing to the audience. The graduates have benefitted a lot from Prof. Cheung's inspiring speech.

The Home Economics Club has actually planned one activity per every two weeks. However, due to the pandemic, we could only carry out two of the successfully.

Gingerbread Making Class
On 16th of December 2021, the Home Economics club organized a gingerbread making class for the schoolmates. There were around 30 students who joined the class. We had created different shapes of gingerbread cookies. They came in different shapes such as gingerbread man, Christmas trees and any items that were related to Christmas.

Fashion Show

Date:

25th, July, 2022

Time:

9:00-11:30

Venue:

School Hall

Theme:

Environmental Friendly Fashion – Eco Trendy with Matching Masks

Judges:

Miss Ngai Pui Kwan, Venice (Home Economics department)
Mr. Kwan Cheuk Fung (OLE department)
Miss Tang Mei Chi (music department)
Miss Cheng Man Yan (VA department)
Miss Lam Wai Yee (Environmental Conservation Club)

Special guests:

Our principal, Mr. Cheng as the performer.

There were 7 teams of participants from S1 to S6 with a total number of 70+ students. Originally only S4 and S5 students are assigned to come back as audiences, but we have got far more supporters from other forms and also teaching staff and the minor staff. A very cheering crowd indeed.

The participants had exceeded our imagination as how to make use of 2nd hand clothing and how to wear mask in a fashionable way during the pandemic.

There were a few highlights of the event. One of them definitely was the voting for the most outstanding models by the audiences.

It's a record in our school that the Closing Ceremony was held in August. From the date, it reflects HK students have been experiencing a difficult year which is full of challenges. Thank you God for all His blessings to our school. Our students continue to achieve excellent academic results as well as non-academic ones in different aspects. During the Ceremony, Principal Cheng gave an inspiring speech and students learned the qualities that they should pursue in the near future in order to face the challenges in this 21st century.

In addition, many academic and non-academic prizes were presented by different departments and committees to acknowledge students' efforts. It is hoped that students can enhance their faith, self-esteem and self-love, which will motivate them to achieve more remarkable accomplishments.

Finally, Principal Cheng gave credits and acknowledged the ongoing efforts contributed by the retired and resigned teachers. They were invited to give a short farewell message to our students individually. A souvenir was presented to each of them with an aromatic bouquet of flowers and we sang a send-off song “風雨同路” together at the end of the Ceremony. What an unforgettable moment!

The following reflections were written by our students who participated in various extra-curricular activities this year. Reading their reflections, we can feel their joy and sense of achievement in joining different extra-curricular activities.

2A15 LIU LAI NA

Happy Friday was my favorite activity and it brought me some unforgettable experiences. The activity was held in the VA Room every Friday. I learnt more about Jesus and I prayed. In addition, I had meals or played games with teachers and classmates in the activity.

Participants of Happy Friday were all very nice. Sisters and brothers cared about each other and they taught me about love, responsibility and confidence. Actually, it made me a better person. Some of them were also very humorous. Except for having so much fun, I learnt team spirit and cooperation from the activities. The experience was meaningful and rewarding. In the past when I was unhappy, I could only comfort myself, staying with my problems alone. But after joining Happy Friday, many people were there to care about me. To me, it was not simply an ordinary extra-curricular activity, but a warm and loving family. I love Happy Friday forever!

The activity was related to LOVE and INTEGRITY. In Love, I learned how to care about the others. I learnt about confidence, trust in friends, honesty and friendship. From now on, I won't lie or deceive anyone. I will also be friendly to people around. Besides, I have good relationship of trust with my teammates.

3A04 CHUI TSZ HIN

The most memorable activity that I participated in this year was a trip to Tai Po Waterfront Park. The activity was held by Tai Po Christian & Missionary Alliance Church. I joined a group which consisted of mainly WSCSS students. We went to different spots in the waterfront and completed various missions, such as taking photos of Tai Po Lookout Tower and reciting Qu Yuan's poems from the recordings.

I learnt to be more patient in the activity because we needed to keep walking over an hour. In addition, teamwork was very important too. Without appropriate communication, the mission would become a mess. For example, we were told to arrive the waterfront together. However, one of our teammates went there alone by bus and he idled our time playing around. As a result, our team wasted so much time. From the experience, we learn that good teamwork is very important if we want to complete a mission.

I believe I am a patient person because when I am studying or doing homework, I always can act persistently and patiently. I rarely give up my tasks. Furthermore, I think I need to be patient in order to show my respect to teachers or other people.

The activity helps improve my school performance and shape my character. I will try to make progress by asking teachers more often if I have problems with my study. I want to participate more activities and competitions to help with my learning and future career too.

5B20 WU KA MAN

I joined the Tai Po Cultural New Experience Camp this year. I liked this activity because I gained a lot of new experiences in the camp. I learnt cultures and traditions of some local places in Tai Po, such as Tin Hau Temple and Tai Wong Yeh Temple.

Except for learning more about the local culture, I also acquired some skills. I learnt how to cook after joining the camp. Also, my communication skills have been improved. In the camp, I communicated with my group members who came from different schools. Getting along well with other members, I learnt how to start a topic of conversation with strangers and the importance of teamwork. What’s more, I have a better understanding of myself now. I encountered many challenges in the activity and I was scared and did not how to handle the difficulties in the beginning. Luckily, my team members and I managed to overcome those challenges after our effective communications and negotiations. We all learnt a lot from the experience.

I look forward to applying the communication skills I learnt from the activity to my studies in tertiary institutes. Group projects are very likely to be of great significance across different curriculums in my future studies. I am confident that I can get along well with others because I have good communication skills.

My future career will be related to the field of business. Possessing good communication skills is vital in the business field. By joining the activity, I believe I can work independently and I would like to be a leader leading a team of members to complete a mission in the future. I now understand my ability and personality more, and it can help a lot when I plan my career path. What's more, I know what I need to improve and I will try to equip myself with the essential qualities needed for my future career in the coming years.

This year's English Week was held between 11th and 19th of May 2022 with the theme "Exploring World Cultures through Travelling" and the slogan "Awaken to a Different World". Not only did students have opportunities to increase their cultural awareness, but they also learnt to embrace diverse cultures around the globe.

The success of the English Week was attributed to students' active participation in a variety of interactive activities offered. We had quiz competitions, in-class activities, book fair and game booths, which were not just entertaining but also educational.

Quiz competitions

Keenly participating in the Junior Form Quiz Competition, which were held at the School Hall, students demonstrated excellent performance throughout the activity. Additionally, using an online platform Quizizz to conduct the Senior Form Quiz Competition for the first time, we were glad to see that students were all fascinated to take the challenges.

In-class activities

The in-class activities were varied and educational, too. Students had opportunities to enhance their English skills as well as their creativity and imagination through activities such as designing posters and expressing their opinions on cultural diversities.

Book Fair

This year, working along with Seed Children's Bookstore, we offered students a wide variety of books, ranging from the best-selling novels and classic works to travel guides of different cities and illustrations uniquely about Hong Kong cultures.

Game Booths

Equally amusing were the three mini games, namely 'Match it!', 'Tongue Twister' and 'Do you know this place?' prepared for students to join during the recesses.

The objectives of arousing students' curiosity towards world cultures, using English as a communication tool and developing their cultural awareness were well achieved during this year's English Week.

The Annual Speech Day 2020-21 was successfully held on 26 November 2021. We were honoured to have invited our alumnus, Prof. Chau Kwai Cheong PhD, BBS, JP, to be our guest-of-honour to address the ceremony as well as present certificates and prizes.

Professor Chau graduated from Form 5 of the Anglo-Chinese section of Wong Shiu Chi Middle School (now known as Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School) in 1968. He holds a BA degree and a M. Phil degree in Geography from The University of Hong Kong, as well as a PhD degree in Forestry from The Australian National University. Currently, he is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Geography & Resource Management of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), from which he had retired after 17 years of teaching in 2010. His areas of expertise include soil science, landscape ecology and turfgrass management, and he had supervised 34 postgraduates, M. Phil and PhD, throughout his university career. He was a recipient of the Vice Chancellor's Exemplary Teaching Award in 2006.

Before joining CUHK in 1992, he had been working for 14 years as a turfgrass professional in Hong Kong, including 10 years as the Course Manager of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club in Fanling. As an experienced turfgrass specialist, he was appointed by Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the HKSAR Government as a member of the Panel Experts on Hong Kong Stadium Pitch in 2013.

Professor Chau is also actively engaged in community services. He had served in many advisory committees of the government and academic institutes. He had been appointed Chairman of the Country and Marine Parks Board (CMPB), Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Council on the Environment (ACE), as well as member of the Town Planning Board (TPB), Land Development Advisory Council (LDAC), and Urban Forestry Advisory Panel (UFAP). In recognition of his services to the community, the government bestowed on him Justice of the Peace (2010) and Bauhinia Bronze Star (2014).

In his congratulatory address, Prof. Chau inspired our students and graduates by sharing with them his speech on climate change, globalization and sustainable development. He advised the young people to think globally and act locally to protect our environment. A good attempt is to avoid the wastage of resources and over-spending on unnecessary items. Apart from showing his concern for the environment, Prof. Chau also encouraged the graduates to use their computers wisely in the pursuit of knowledge. He shared with them an approach to enhance their learning experience and broaden their curiosity. At the end of his speech, he further reminded the graduates to be a learned person of unquestionable integrity. At last, Prof. Chau ended his speech by giving a warm blessing to the audience. The graduates have benefitted a lot from Prof. Chau's inspiring speech.

On 9 September 2021, ten students of our school participated in the “Flight Simulation Program” organized by Aerosim (HK) Ltd. --- End-to-End Aviation Training & Education Tech Solutions. The staff in Aerosim taught our students with hands-on practice of using the flight simulation model. Not only was aviation knowledge delivered in the programme, but also many interactive and fun learning activities were carried out. Hopefully, our students got inspired by such kind of experience and will explore their career path in the future.

In order to let S1 newcomers and parents get adapted to the new secondary school life, the Guidance Committee organized a range of S1 orientation activities, namely S1 Orientation Day, S1 Parents' Day and S1 Team Building Day respectively before the new school year started.

On 24 July 2021, all S1 students and parents were cordially invited to the school to attend the S1 Orientation Day and warmly welcomed by the Principal Mr. Cheng, Assistant Principal Mr. Tse, Guidance Mistress Ms. Ng, Discipline Master Mr. Yeung, Life Education Mistress Ms. Keung, English panel head Ms. Yuen, ICT panel head Mr. Leung and the school social worker Ms. Leung. The cross-boundary students and parents also attended the event via zoom, together with the local students.

On 21 August 2021, all S1 students and parents were invited to the school to attend the S1 Parents' Day. This time, S1 parents met class teachers directly to get familiar with the school and teachers. The Parent-Teacher Association Members also warmly greeted S1 parents in the event. S1 newcomers definitely gained a better understanding about the new school life by listening to the introduction by the school social worker Ms. Leung, Discipline Master Mr. Yeung, Assistant Principal Mr. Chan, ECA Master Mr. Chau, NET Mr. Warnier and English Panel Head Ms. Chan. Again, the cross-boundary students and parents also attended the event via zoom, together with the local students.

Before the school year started, on 31 August 2021, our S1 local students were invited to participate in the S1 Team Building Day in order to cultivate the sense of belonging and team spirit. The school social workers, members from YWCA and S1 class teachers facilitated the event smoothly.

The following reflections were written by our students who had participated in various extra-curricular activities this year. Reading their reflections on joining different activities, both parents and students can feel the joy and satisfaction of the participants.

2B 22 SO PING ON

I like the workshop「成功在望—成長工作坊」. It was held at the school hall on the 20th of March 2021. I played a life simulation game. The simulation game was very realistic and true to life. It helped us to explore the subjects which were suitable for ourselves. The activity inspired us of what we needed to prepare for our future career.

The activity is related to our School Motto - Learnedness and Integrity. I have gained a deeper understanding of myself that I need to know more knowledge about the global economic development. The activity is a useful one because I want to work in the field of finance in the future. What's more, I have learnt how to treat people with more respect. It is because the simulation game is modelled on the real world and I have learnt a lot on showing proper behavior and developing relationship with others.

I have learnt how to make an investment because the game has included a stock exchange. From the game, I have learnt that my effort will eventually pay off. The same principle applies to my study. I can have a better academic qualification if I study hard. Having a better academic qualification results in securing a better job and a higher income. I should choose a suitable subject to study and have a good preparation for my future career. I have gained a lot of insights which are useful for my future!

3B 29 TSE WING SUM

The most memorable activity that I participated in this year was the Spring Quiz, held by the English Association. It was held during the Easter holidays. Due to the pandemic, the activity was held online on Instagram. I was one of the organizers of the activity. I had communicated with my committee members so that we selected and worked out different questions for the quiz. I also gave shout-out for the activity so that more schoolmates could be involved in the activity.

This year was the first year for me to be the Chairlady of the English Association. Due to the pandemic, it was always hard for the Association to hold activities and to engage schoolmates to be confident in using English. I am glad that this experience has greatly improved my leadership and communication skills. The Spring Quiz was the second activity, and also the last activity held in this school year. Honestly speaking, it was not easy to hold activity through online platforms. I was worried during the activity. Luckily, the whole activity ran smoothly and the favorable responses from participants were out of my expectations. It has been very meaningful to me and a very unforgettable one.

We should stay positive during the pandemic. What I remember the most from the activity is that we wanted to cheer up students who always needed to stay at home due to the pandemic. Even though the questions somehow may have been difficult for some students, at least they could have fun and a good laugh from the Quiz and learnt the beauty of riddles.

The activity also showed our creativity. In the beginning of the competition, Tessie (the Vice-chairlady of the English Association) and I had written a poem to students. It was challenging for us to write a poem to describe the attitude and behavior of a rabbit. We enjoyed the moment very much.

For myself, I am confident in developing my knowledge in the senior school years. I have been working hard on pursuing excellent academic performances in these three years. I am sure that the knowledge I acquired will help me to develop into a better person in the coming senior school years.

I have promised myself to be actively participating in school clubs and associations. This year, I am glad that I have achieved that from organizing activities for the English Association. The English Association has provided me with a lot of opportunities to develop my potential and abilities.

4C 16 SO CHING MAN

I joined the Elderly Life Experience Day. I enjoyed the activity very much because we gained some experience through involving ourselves in different activities. We got a deeper understanding of how hard and difficult the elderly's daily life could be by buying some low-priced food and clothes under the limited budget in North Point. In another activity, our physical strength and mobility were hindered because we needed to put on special costumes to simulate the movement of the elderly. We soon suffered from neck and waist pain by collecting and scavenging cardboard on the ground.

A lot of elderly live alone and the monetary aid from the government is not enough for them to afford the daily expenditure. Besides, they need to pay for the high rent of their homes. Some elderly cannot afford to pay the high rent so they become homeless, eventually sleep on the streets.

Some elderly earn very little income by scavenging cardboard in the streets. To know more about this, we went to one of the cardboard collecting and recycling shops to ask about the price for recycling cardboard in North Point. It was shocking to know that 1 kg of cardboard was only worth 80 cents.

Knowing all these, we think we should do more to help the elderly. We should donate clothes or food to them. Besides, we hope that the government should concern more about this problem.

After the Elderly Life Experience Day, I think the government should have given more help to the elderly. In the role play activity, we pretended to be a 64-year-old elderly who was homeless. It was because a person aged 64 actually did not meet the minimum age requirement of obtaining Old Age Living Allowance in Hong Kong. It is crystal clear that we should try to help the elderly in every possible way.

The Diamond Jubilee Speech Day was successfully held on 5 June 2021. We were honoured to have invited our alumna, Ms. Au Tsz Kwan Fiona, the Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology, to be our guest-of-honour to address the ceremony as well as present certificates and prizes.

Ms. Au's studies at Wong Shiu Chi began in 1997. Then, she went on to obtain her Bachelor of Social Science Degree from the University of Hong Kong. Upon graduation, she joined the government. She has been the Assistant District Officer for the Eastern District and is currently the Assistant Commissioner for Innovation and Technology.

As a student at Wong Shiu Chi, Ms. Au embodied all that we hope our students aspire to. She was highly commended for her excellent academic performance, conduct and active participation in extra-curricular activities. With those remarkable achievements, she won the Outstanding Student Award and for six school years, the Conduct Prize. Back then, Ms. Au was no doubt exemplary, so it may come as no surprise that she was chosen to be one of our Head Prefects. She is certainly a role model for her junior schoolmates to follow.

When Ms. Au was in her sixth year of studies here, she underwent one of Hong Kong's tough times, the SARS outbreak. To better protect her fellow schoolmates' health, she reported for duty as the Head Prefect early in the morning to assist teachers with the implementation of epidemic preventive measures. What was admirable during that difficult time is the fact that Ms. Au never gave in to the stress brought by the unusual circumstances. She even learnt to deal with challenges independently. Teaching herself to be a conscientious, reliable and resilient leader, she eventually succeeded in leading other Prefects to overcome the obstacles along the way. We were proud to see how Ms. Au managed to grow up so much faster than her counterparts at that time.

In her congratulatory address, Ms. Au inspired our graduates by sharing with them the elements contributing to her success. She encouraged our graduates to get out from their comfort zone, to "roll up their sleeves" and do what they have to do. She also stressed the importance of lifelong learning, though it is always difficult to spare time in the packed schedule. Last but not least, she encouraged graduates to share and seek help to overcome and go through difficult times.

At last, Ms. Au ended her speech by expressing her warm gratitude to the audience. With her expertise and extensive experiences, we are sure that her speech has inspired and enlightened our graduates a lot.

The following reflections were written by our students who had participated in various extra-curricular activities this year. In reading their reflections, both parents and students can be able to feel the joy and satisfaction acquired by the participants in joining the activities.

1A 23 SO PING ON

I like Integrated Science Enrichment Class most. We learn some knowledge about Integrated Science which are not taught in lessons. Moreover, we conduct some experiments or investigations in the enrichment class. We explore everything about science so it helps me to develop a positive learning attitude. To have good results in our investigations and experiments, we need hard work and persistence. Besides, I do some preparation work before class so that I can understand what is taught in class easily.

I hope I can learn more knowledge about science and be a scientist in the future. I want to help people to have a better life. By spending more hard work on science, I hope I can achieve my annual target of having a better academic performance this year, too.

3D 25 WONG TSZ CHING

I joined the Chinese Debate Competition which was held at a secondary school on 19th October 2019. I had learnt to think faster during the rebuttals. For my role in the debate, I needed to do rebuttals again and again and thus I had to remain sensitive, calm and concentrated during the competition. I believe, by joining debate competitions, I can learn to be more decisive when facing difficulties. I can also think of and develop ideas from different perspectives. Moreover, I could strongly feel the support by my teammates in the competition because they knew I was nervous and it was my first time to join a formal debate competition. I will do the same thing to my teammates in the future. It is because a little care does help a lot and it has really meant something to me.

My annual target is to feel the love with others by playing basketball. I have kept playing basketball but I am more impressed by the debate competition. However, it is the same that I could feel the love with my teammates and Miss Lam Mei Ling had helped us a lot. When you are decisive enough, you’ll plan for it and act it out. Results are not revealed by words only. They are revealed on our actions and actions are revealed on schedules. When we decide to do something, we must take actions instead of just expressing our decision through words. Moreover, we should set clearer goals and take actions to achieve our targets.

4A 12 KWOK ON KI

I joined the Zonta Club programme to deliver mooncakes to the elderly. It was a meaningful activity to show love and care to them. As the elderly might not have good sense of hearing, we had to be patient and kept repeating what we said. To be honest, I am not a patient person. However, I really did well when I was communicating with the elderly in the activity. Many people are in need of our care. To live in a better world, we should offer care and help to the underprivileged members of the community.

I want to live in a better world. You may think that your care to those people is trivial and meaningless as it does not change the world much. However, it actually does. At least, the underprivileged knows that many people around still care about them. Besides, I believe in the power of words. By describing to others the life of the disadvantaged, it arouses the attention of the community.

I once told my friends that I wanted to be an administrative officer in the future. But now I find something more meaningful to do. I want to work at UNICEF. After participating this activity, I have realized that many people need our help, though we may not really know them. I believe I can help the underprivileged from all corners of the world if I work at UNICEF.

5A 09 CHOY SUI NING

I joined a study tour to Russia from the 11th to 18th August last year. This was the first time I travelled outside Asia. I have learnt a lot about the world outside Hong Kong because Russia has a different lifestyle, with a slower and more comfortable pace of living. The political situation is also different from that of Hong Kong. The Russians adore President Vladimir Putin and souvenirs with his image are sold everywhere. Besides, travelers can see a lot of Russian nesting dolls and badges in shops. In my trip, I have met a lot of students from other schools.

Throughout these years, I have visited some companies like businesses in the HKTDC. I have learnt a lot about the structure of a company. These activities have equipped me with the knowledge of how a company runs. In my trip to Russia, I also visited Higher School of Economics, a university in Russia, and this has become one of my choices of studying abroad after my secondary six graduation in 2021. The trip has helped to explore more possibilities for my future studies and career opportunities.

The following reflections were written by our students who had participated in various extra-curricular activities this year. In reading their reflections, both parents and students can be able to feel the joy and satisfaction acquired by the participants in joining the activities.

S.1D TSE WING SUM

My favorite and most memorable extracurricular activity is Science Enhancement Course which was held every Monday after school.

We had conducted different chemistry experiments to enrich our scientific knowledge. With the guidance of Mr. Tse, we had made different things related to science, such as photographic prints and crystals. Not only doing experiments, we had also discussed about how chemicals worked in different experiments. I have gained a lot of interesting knowledge about chemistry from the course.

The course is amazing and it helps me think about if I will choose to take Chemistry as an elective in my Senior Secondary Education. I shall make use of my knowledge such as compounds like potassium chloride or different chemical reactions in my future learning about the subject.

S.2A MA LOK YIU

The Tai Po Chinese Drama Competition was held on the 2nd of March 2019 at Hong Kong Taoist Association Yuen Yuen Institute No.2 Secondary School. I was one of the members who was in charge of lighting in backstage. Last year, I fixed the stage light for performances of Drama Club. This year I had another duty of setting the lights in each scene. During the show, I needed to standby offstage to watch the overall performance.

I have learnt about the importance of time. During the performance, we didn't grasp the time correctly as we just finished revising the script two days before the competition. Luckily, we won the competition. I think time is absolutely important to a drama performance, and to me. Alan Lakein once said that 'Time = life; therefore, waste your time and waste of your life, or master your time and master your life.'

S.3A CHOW YIN YI

The activity I like the most is interviewing teachers for the Campus TV. It was held in the English Corner on the 19th of March. I was the interviewer, interviewing Ms. Ng and Mr. Chau. In the interview, we asked the two teachers about the mistakes students made most commonly while speaking English. It was very interesting to know what they observed from their perspectives. They also provided us with unique ways to improve our English.

From the activity, I have learnt the skills of interviewing and asking people questions politely. When asking people questions, I could be more polite. By following the advice from teachers, I can improve my English in the future. I would like to be a member of the School MC Team for school activities. I think it will be very interesting and it is a good way to improve my oral speaking and to boost my confidence in front of the others.

S.4E LUN KA WAI

I joined the V-Are-One Project and the last activity day of the project was held in the Hong Kong Wetland Park on the 11th of May. Being one of the group leaders, I looked after the primary school kids who were the participants of the service project. There, we had a workshop of removing grass in a field of bricks. The weather was hot but we had a great experience. The children had further understanding about environmental conservation.

It is my honor to be nominated as the best volunteer in the team. I have discovered that I have the potential to be a good leader. The students were willing to listen to me and followed what I said in the activity. It was also a valuable chance to interact with people who have different personalities. Apart from that, the activity had conveyed a message to me that humans should engage in protecting the earth so we have a better place to live. One of the qualities to be a teacher is leadership. Therefore, I will try to learn more about being a good leader in the future group projects. It is to prepare myself to be a teacher as my future career.

S.5A CHEUNG NGAI YU

I joined the School Volunteer Team in this year. We completed a service project with the disabled and we shared some experience about our life. We also joined some talks by the disabled to know more about their feeling and experience.

In the activity, we needed to work out some plans for the event. We had conducted a craft workshop and we celebrated Easter together. However, some of them were not able to do some work such as applying stickers. We had thought about the difficulties they might have faced before, so we had prepared some bigger stickers before the activities. Moreover, we needed to talk to the disabled during the event and some of them had suffered from intellectual disability and seldom talk to people in their daily life.

I think we always treat the disabled with prejudice, so it is always hard to build up a relationship with them. I have learnt that there are different disadvantaged groups in the community and the disabled is one of them. We are busy for our work and we seldom spare time to care about the community. This may cause misunderstanding to the disabled. However, after joining this activity, we know more about them and they are friendly and approachable just like ordinary people. The activity has changed my mindset and perception about the disabled. Most importantly, I know I should spend more time on knowing the society and people around me.

Our Career Ambassadors ran a stall in the Tai Po Lunar New Year Fair, with the aims to nurture students' entrepreneurship for planning and organizing career-related activities. Apart from the Career Ambassadors, about 60 S3-S5 students were recruited as helpers. Most of the profits generated from the event would be donated to World Vision Hong Kong and Hong Kong Cancer Fund.

Our school understands the importance of STEM education and believes different platforms should be provided for further stretch of our students' potential. Under this rationale, a Synopsis of Secondary School Workshop Demonstration followed by a STEM seminar were co-organized with The Education University of Hong Kong and Science Centre Singapore.

In recent years, there has been an increase in innovation and technological advancements in drone technology. The workshop aimed to bring such technology closer to our S1 students, students were given hands-on experiences in performing some programmed manoeuvres with the drones.

With a simple drag-and-drop programming app, Tynker, our S1 students learnt how to programme a Parrot Mini-drone to do various tasks, including designing a pre-set route and performing aerial stunts.

Our teachers, as well as the teachers from other secondary schools, were benefited from attending the seminar held in the second session. We have had an opportunity to discuss the demo lesson with the professionals from Singapore and understand the implementation of STEM education in their country. We learnt a lot about the challenges they faced when they introduced and implemented the system.

All in all, the fun-filled workshop and the seminar have surely provided participants with a fruitful and enjoyable experience.

The Annual House Meeting was held on 20 September. In the meeting, Principal Cheng Sze Wang presented flags to House Captains to symbolize the commencement of a new school year for the four Houses.

This year's English Week was held between the 6th and 15th of March with the theme "Exploring National Treasures through English". Engaged in interactive and thought-provoking activities, students did not only enrich their knowledge on national treasures of the world but also increased their understanding on the importance of preserving the "Wonderful Segments in Cultures".

The wonderful time in this year's English Week was again attributed to the wide variety of activities that were on offer throughout the days. We had interesting assemblies, in-class activities as well as lunchtime public activities organized and run by Intercultural Education Limited (ICE), Committee Members of the English Association and English Prefects.

Banner & Assemblies

During the Junior and Senior Form Assemblies, students keenly participated in on-stage and off-stage activities, interacting and playing games with the foreign guests invited by ICE. The School Hall was filled with laughter when students had to show how much they knew about certain countries in the world, competing in games where they had to rearrange the foreign guests on stage according to their country size, population, average temperature and language.

In-class Activities

Trainers and guests of more than 20 countries came to run the in-class activities. S.1-2 students were encouraged to use and improve their English communication skills by having face-to face chats with foreigners after getting to know their national treasures. S.3 students and foreign guests discussed the issue of national treasure conservation while S.4-5 students had to reflect both on their own identities, and those of the foreigners'.

Lunchtime Activities

Through the entire week, a number of students were eager participants in seven lunchtime activities which allowed further interaction with the foreigners. The activities included Photo Booth, Global Radio, a Capoeira (which is a traditional Brazilian dance and martial art) Competition run by a renowned Australian trainer, Daniel, African Drumming, Global Village, South Asian Cultural Games and Snacks, and National Treasure Mix and Match.

Included in the vast array of activities were the competitions held during the Senior and Junior Form Class Periods on the 6th and 15th of March. Students displayed their rich knowledge, creativity and imagination in a range of contests related to the theme of the English Week. These included video quizzes, completing and rewriting song lyrics, solving crossword puzzles, drawing, creative writing and designing posters.

Class Period Competitions & Book Fair

Apart from the many activities listed above, students could also display their talents in the Singing Contest. There were many talented acts that showcased beautiful singing as well as guitar and piano playing. We even had a special guest, Mr. Chau, who performed by playing the guitar while singing.

Students were also treated to the Book Fair held in the School Hall, where they were able to purchase bestsellers and highly popular books at discounted rates. Students wasted no time snapping up the bargains with many books being sold out quickly.

Photos with International Guests

All in all, English Week 2017 was undoubtedly a major success. Students were actively engaged in all the activities, showcased their enthusiasm, passion and curiosity in learning more about national treasures and different cultures of the globe. They had substantial opportunities to develop their intercultural competencies by interacting with foreigners. The whole week has no doubt brought us delightful memories which will be everlasting.