Family: Solidarity and Bonding

Solidarity means mutual support and camaraderie among individuals. Solidarity is the key to success in any groups, teams and families. Houses and Shung Tak are indeed 4 small and one big family.

Without doubt, Blue House is a strong and supportive family. During Sports Day, we would cheer together when we see our house members being the firsts to cross the finishing line. We would also continue to support and walk with those who represented us to the games, though they may not win or get prizes every time. Regardless of the outcome, we would always work hard together for the betterment of our house. Based on the well-laid foundation by our outstanding house members and captains in the past, we would strive for a greater success and make Blue House to be the best house.

In Shung Tak, we are one big family. Each and every one of us, Shungtakians, would work as irreplaceable parts of the whole “Shung Tak engine”with pride and honour. Last year has been a turbulent year and we had all managed to pull it off with the help from peers and teachers. Together in solidarity, we, as one big family, could be able overcome the challenges together. We feel proud when we see Shungtakians making huge improvements in their DSE and had reached an unprecedented result. With great pride and motivation, we surely hope to perform as good as them or even better.

The first half of the word “solidarity” is solid. Water is the best example to explain this word, as water has three states. Only the solid state is the hardest and the bond between the water molecules are the strongest. Therefore, every one of us is one water molecule. Our common goal and vision that we all shared are like the low temperature. It freezes us and it became the force that hold us together. Same as the process of water turning into ice, we have created a deep bond among all of us.

That’s what the theme of this month means. Solidarity and bonding are inseparable. Shungtakians, remember that when we are united, we will not and cannot be divided. We will be able to ignore and counter the obstacles that stand in our way.

Blue House
Johnny Chang, Tiffany Cho, Andree Lee, Jessica Cheng, and Yoyo Shin
8 September 2021