2022-2023

DJI HK Inter-School Drone Competition 2023(Secondary Division) The DJI Hong Kong Inter-School Drone Competition is an exciting event that not only provides a platform for students from different schools to showcase their skills and creativity in the field of drone technology, but it also challenges students to think out of the box as they push their limits. The task is to program our own drones to work through a series of complex tasks and obstacles. Participating in the DJI Hong Kong Inter-School Drone Competition has been an enriching experience for our team, a great challenge that won them the 1st Runner-Up position. A great start for the team in the field of drone technology. The Competition has allowed us to explore our passion for technology and has inspired us to pursue further studies in the field of STEM.

Embodying the core value of empathy, the school volunteer team, Permeance, brought together with other fellow Shungtakians visited the elderly in Long Ping Estate. With the expert advice and help from the Yuen Long Caritas District Elderly Centre, we had chances to meet and chat with the elders in the estates, handing out gifts including rice and even flowers as we celebrated Mother’s Day. This was a valuable experience for us students to connect with individuals we rarely talk to. Chatting with them made us realize that the lives of the people of the previous generations were filled with hardships. Yet it seems that they had vivid and very fond memories of the times. The smile emulating was deep and so very genuine. Simplicity leads to happiness, is what they taught us. Just a few fish for their fish tank or spending a bit of time with their children can already give them a great sense of joy. For the few who bore sorrowful stories, we were there to offer support and encouragement. Remember it is never too late to do your part for our community. Take the first step and you too can find a great sense of joy and accomplishment from giving back. Keep yourself updated with future events organized by Permeance.

Moral and Civic All Activie

Recently, 5L Abbie Mak won the champion in ‘Smile! Say Bye to COVID’ Mask Design Competition! The competition is organized by Hong Kong Thoracic Society and Chest Delegation (Hong Kong and Macau), and the champion’s design would be made into actual masks for the charity bazaar. Her design stood out from the other 1200 pieces and was chosen by the judging panel including Dr. Zhong Nanshan, Dr. Lo Chung-mau, and Dr. Hui Shu-cheong.
Abbie’s awarded design emphasizes happiness throughout the adversities of COVID. The symbols on the mask design, including lungs, virus, and washing hand icons remind us of the reason why we were wearing masks. The high-saturated colours of the rainbow express the hope for the epidemic to be driven away, and for everything to recover. The symbolic icon of smiling in the center points out the importance of joy even though we are facing difficulties.
Congratulations Abbie!

2022-2023 Year Morning Assembly

“Self-reflection is the key for improvement.”, and the speaking practice with Heung Yee Kuk precisely provided me with a golden opportunity to polish my speaking skills. Before the practice, I felt quite unprepared for my DSE speaking examination as I felt unprepared for the unknown. In this experience, not only was I given valuable feedback from group mates who are not my school mates and people I know well, but I was also provided with practice advice from them for improvement. An instance, was when I was reminded to speak up as I did not even realise I wasn’t loud enough. To me, this is a very important piece of advice because despite how articulate I am, I won’t be able to impress the markers if they cannot hear me. Another thing I found this experience helpful with was that I got to meet candidates of different English levels. The oral examination is not an individual presentation, instead it is a discussion that requires you to show empathy to your group mates. Hence, as I’ve encountered both strong and mediocre speakers during the experience, I knew how to sustain the conversation in both circumstances. This is particularly important when it comes to group discussion as you won’t want the teachers to view you as an egocentric candidate who isn’t willing to help the weaker ones. This experience has equipped me with additional useful speaking skills and has boosted my confidence.

Guide Light Award Presentation Ceremony and Leadership Workshop In 2022-2023, S.4 members of ‘Guide Light’ led an adjustment programme for S.1 students which included mental health activities with the aim of creating a caring and positive atmosphere on the school campus. To show appreciation for their efforts, the school thanked members for their contribution at the Award Presentation Ceremony. This was followed by a Leadership Workshop run by Ms Irene Tsang, who has years of management experience in multi-national organizations and in coaching leaders. She was invited to share with members some leadership and interview skills and social etiquette.

Make Memories with Your Feet The pandemic has affected all of us. Fortunately, with the passage of time, we see improvements in the situation and things going back to the way they were. With this, many activities have resumed. And with this, the Dance Club had the chance to promote dance and bring joyful experiences to all schoolmates. In mid-December, we held the MV Imitation Competition. In the competition, students have to learn the choreography for the songs they can decide to do a whole creative and choreograph themselves. It was a pleasure to give our schoolmates an opportunity to challenge themselves and display their talent in dancing. Contestants certainly gained precious experience in how to perform well. The competition brought unforgettable memories to students, including the participants and the audience. Gleefully, our Club has created delightful moments for the schoolmates. We’ll do our best to continue promoting dance at school. Dance with us and enjoy each step along the way !