Saturday, 13 September 2025
At STC, we strive to make an impact not only on our students but also on the wider community. Through our emphasis on servant leadership and service learning, Shungtakians engage in various activities that promote essential values such as Benevolence, Compassion, Empathy, Kindness, Respect for Others, and Responsibility. These experiences bring our students closer to becoming global and caring citizens of Hong Kong and the world.
In the past academic year, Shungtakians took part in several impactful events that showcased their serving hearts. In March, a group embarked on a meaningful service tour to a leprosy village in Jiangmen, where they gained valuable insights into leprosy—a preventable and curable disease. This visit highlighted advancements in treatment and the stigma still faced by patients. Despite their isolation, the villagers warmly engaged with our students, particularly an elderly man who demonstrated remarkable resilience while farming with prosthetic limbs.
Driven by a desire to promote public welfare, S4 and S5 students participated in the “JC Volunteer Together – Volunteer Leadership Training Programme 2024/25,” funded by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. This initiative, in collaboration with various organisations, aimed to cultivate values such as care and responsibility through hands-on learning and interactions with local villagers, allowing students to learn about their customs.
In late May, Shungtakians organised a Rural Carnival in Chung Uk Tsuen, which celebrated local culture and promoted sustainable urban-rural development. The event featured traditional skill-sharing, educational games, and a photo gallery showcasing local history. Our preparations emphasised environmental consciousness, creatively repurposing materials like plastic bottles into decorations.
Additionally, our volunteer team, Permeance, and Social Service Society focused on embodying compassion, especially towards the elderly. Through home visits and supply distributions, we strengthened empathy and social responsibility among students. Events such as Flag Selling Day, volunteering as English tutors and the Charity Walk highlighted the transformative power of collective action in supporting underprivileged communities.
Overall, the experiences from this past year have shown our Shungtakians that service extends beyond helping others; it is also a journey of personal growth and fostering a compassionate spirit. Let all Shungtakians continue to make a difference in our homes, communities, country, and the world.