2022-2023

In the Kitchen with Le Cordon Bleu Pastry Course Have you ever heard of Le Cordon Bleu? Well, read on to learn more. Le Cordon Bleu is a world-renowned culinary school from which many famous chefs graduate. During the Lunar New Year holidays, we had the opportunity to meet a chef who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu and is now working in a Michelin two-star restaurant. The creation was cupcakes in the Chinese and Western styles. But we also had the chance to learn from the chef’s learning experience at Le Cordon Bleu. Students were able to see that the journey to become a professional chef required a lot of time and work. When we, Shungtakians, started to make the cupcakes, the chef taught us exactly how to measure the ingredients and how to use the kitchen tools. The chef also taught us how to frost cakes using many different patterns. It was certainly a time for us to show our creativity as we explored with our own patterns. The Lunar holidays were made greater with this experience where we were able to acquire some new skills, and make something delicious to eat.

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STEM Experience Program for Secondary Students – Kanya Lee Scholarship Recognition Ceremony 2022 Our Principal, Dr. Tang, and six awarded students attended the Kanya Lee Scholarship Recognition Ceremony in the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui on 22nd December. The scholarship, established in 2021, aims to provide financial support to students who are interested in STEM and scientific research. The Founder and Director of Lee’s Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited, Dr Benjamin Xiao-Yi Li, principals and students from 6 secondary schools in the New Territories West were given greater insights as they reviewed the achievement of the participants. Our students were inspired by Dr. Benjamin Li’s “Failure is just a setback on our pathways to success and fulfilment in research and development. It will motivate and inspire us for improvement. There is no short cut to success”. They were encouraged not to give up on their dreams, and to ‘chase their dreams’ which echoes the message of Dr Tang this academic year. Lee’s Pharm would continue in supporting our young people financially so that money would not be the barrier to their success. It gives students of Hong Kong , to chase their dream through this Kanya Lee Scholarship Program.

Discovering Yayoi Kusama’s World of Dots at M+ Museum – Samson Chan 5M
The Visual Arts Department organized a visit to the M+ Museum on December 21 to see the works of Yayoi Kusama in the “Yayoi Kusama 1945 to Now” Exhibition. I was struck by the strong personal style of Yayoi Kusama that permeated the entire space. The exhibition was filled with dots which initially left me confused about their meaning. However, I soon learned they represented infinity, an abstract concept that fascinated Kusama and inspired much of her work.
One of the prominent themes in Kusama’s artwork is death. Her fear during the war can be seen through her use of different puzzles to embody her feelings, creating a tight and oppressive atmosphere that resonated with us visitors. What impressed me most about Kusama’s art was her ability to express herself using a wide range of materials and techniques. She didn’t limit herself to colours and painting dots but also used newspapers, cutting them into dot shapes to create intriguing compositions.
It’s no surprise that Kusama is considered a celebrated icon of Japanese art. Her experiences and how she fulfilled her life should be highly respected. Her art reflects her unique perspective on the world, and her willingness to explore abstract ideas sets her apart as one of the most fascinating artists of our time.

The STC Christmas Ball Christmas is a time to love! This year, the most anticipated festival of the year was celebrated by two events. The traditional Christmas Celebration was on once again. Games were played that included ‘Guess the Teacher’ and ‘Stack up Cups’. We also witnessed the spectacular performances from the Dance Club, winners of the MV competition and the A capella Team. All Shungtakians had a wonderful morning. When night fell on 24th December, we celebrated the season with the Christmas Ball and the event which had been halted during the pandemic drew lots of attention from our senior form students who were all overjoyed that the event was back on. The night was once to remember with laughter and joy of the season all around. But with all the celebrations of the season, and gifts to go around, one must always remember that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. We wish all a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The STC Christmas Ball Christmas is a time to love! This year, the most anticipated festival of the year was celebrated by two events. The traditional Christmas Celebration was on once again. Games were played that included ‘Guess the Teacher’ and ‘Stack up Cups’. We also witnessed the spectacular performances from the Dance Club, winners of the MV competition and the A capella Team. All Shungtakians had a wonderful morning. When night fell on 24th December, we celebrated the season with the Christmas Ball and the event which had been halted during the pandemic drew lots of attention from our senior form students who were all overjoyed that the event was back on. The night was once to remember with laughter and joy of the season all around. But with all the celebrations of the season, and gifts to go around, one must always remember that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Christ. We wish all a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!