Bernice Hung of F.6P participated in the 26th China Adolescents Science and Technology Invention Contest held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, China, from 2nd to 8th August, 2011. 351 individual and team projects competed in the contest. Bernice presented her project –“Plain Cellulose?” and her booth attracted a multitude of audiences in the Open Exhibition. She attained the 3rd Place Award and the “Guangdong Science Centre Special Award”. Her prize includes a bronze medal, a cash prize of RMB$1000 and two certificates. Congratulations!

The Final Judging cum Award Presentation Ceremony of Hong Kong Student Science Project Competition 2011 was held on 4 June. Loretta Fan (6P), Bernice Hung (6P), Theodora Lai (6P), Jasmine Ng (6A) and Bertha Wong (6A) won the Championship and the “Best Booth Presentation” Award with their project ‘Plain cellulose?’ in the type of ‘Investigation of Scientific Phenomena or Application of Scientific Theories’ (Senior Division). They received a trophy, Full Year Museum Pass, $10,000 book coupons and certificates. They will also be sponsored to attend an exchange programme in Singapore in mid-August 2011.

On Saturday, 21 May, 2011, the Hong Kong Budding Poets Award 2010/11 winners were announced. The school received the exceptional news that Jovita Yeung 5U, was awarded Champion of the Secondary Section (local schools). Jeanine Chuen 6A, got Championship for the Open Section (international schools). Merits went to Christina Choi 6A, for the Secondary Section, and Ariel Lo, 6U, Dora Fung, 6U, Tina Villareal 6U, for the Open Section. Commendation awards were presented to Eugenia Wong 4L, Amber Acosta, 2A, Josephine Wu, 4L and Nicole Leung 6U. The Champions were awarded a Certificate, $600 in Book Coupons and a trophy for their efforts. Read Jovita’s winning poem Find Me When It’s Time, and Jeanine’s poignant piece Dai Pai Dongs Remembered. All twenty of the school’s entries can be found on our school’s website at http://poets.spice.org.hk/.

Linda Cheung of F.5U has participated in ”Because I am a Girl” Photo Competition organized by Plan Hong Kong. She won the Champion and Public’s Favorite Award in the Upper Secondary Group with a photo taken during the Summer Trip to Sichuan. The winning photo arouse the public awareness of gender inequality and to promote girls’ rights in developing countries. With the same photo, she won the 1st runner up of the Secondary School Group in “Inclusive Life – Show Your Different Abilities” Photo Competition jointly organized by the Labour & Welfare Bureau and ‘Dialogue in the Dark’. Congratulations to Linda!

Recently, The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Hong Kong held their 9th CILTHK Essay Competition with this year’s topic ‘How to Develop Hong Kong into a Distinctive Cruise Hub’. There were 72 English entries this year. Three students from our school did an outstanding job putting forth suggestions and ideas on making Hong Kong into an even better destination for cruise ships. On Saturday, 19 March, 2011, at the Award Presentation Ceremony, Divya Verma, 4L, received Merit for her essay, How to Develop Hong Kong into a Distinctive Cruise Hub, while Serena Chow, 4L, took 1st Runner-Up for her essay entitled, ‘IT is the Key: Hong Kong As a Distinctive Hub”. We’re very happy to announce that Tiffany Chan, 2P, received the Championship for her essay which bears the same theme title. All students received a trophy and certificate. Serena received a $500 Book Coupon and Tiffany walked away with top prize – a $1000 Book Coupon. Well done to all participants!

The Inter-School Athletics Championships organized by Hong Kong School Sports Federation was held on 2nd, 8th and 11th March, 2011 in Wan Chai Sports Ground. Martina Chan of F.2P obtained Champion in C Grade Long Jump. Regine Yan of F.3P obtained 1st Runner-up in B Grade Discus. The C Grade Relay Team obtained 3rd Runner-up in 4X100m Relay. Congratulations to all winners!

The 11th Lions International Youth Exchange Scholarship Essay Competition was held recently. It involved the submission of an essay on the topic LOWER CARBON, GREENER FUTURE. The students whose entries were short listed then had to sit down for an interview with the organizers. This year, for the first time, students from mainland China chosen by the Chinese Ministry of Environmental Protection also competed in this contest. On Sunday, 27 February, 2011, the 15 finalists from Hong Kong and China each gave a power point presentation in Kowloon City Plaza. We’re proud to say that on this day, Renee Yeh, 6L received the championship! Her prize includes a Full Exchange Scholarship to a city in North America, Europe or Australia with return air ticket included. At the Award Presentation Ceremony, Scarlett Ho, 6U, proudly received a Distinction for her essay. Read Renee’s essay here. Well done to both girls!

Loretta Fan, Bernice Hung, Theodora Lai of F.6P together with Jeanine Chuen, Jasmine Ng and Bertha Wong of F.6A participated in the 24th National Chemistry Olympiad and Winter Camp held in Xiamen, Fujian, from 5 to 11 January, 2011. 191 students from 32 different provinces, cities and autonomous regions of China participated in the competition. Theodora attained the 3rd Place Award and she was presented a Bronze medal and a certificate. Congratulations!

The Inter-School Fencing Competition, jointly organized by Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation and Hong Kong Fencing Association, was held on 4th & 5th December, 2010. Joyce Yeung of F.3S and Debbie Ho of F.2L won the Champion in B Grade Sabre Section and C Grade Epee Section respectively. Ruby Kwan of F.5U won the 1st Runner-up while Chloe Kam of F.5S won the 2nd Runner-up in A Grade Sabre Section. Kelly Ho of F.3U won the 2nd Runner-up in B Grade Foil Section. Jocelyn Wong of F.1L won the 2nd Runner-up in C Grade Epee Section. In the Overall Team Competition (Epee Section), Debbie Ho of F.2L, Grace Yu of F.3T and Kelly Ho of F.3U won the 3rd Runner-up. Congratulations to all the winners!

The Inter-School Badminton Competition Finals (Grade A and B) was held on 4th December, 2010. Valerie Fung of F.3T, Clara So of F.4T, Andre Cheung of F.4P, Eunice Cheng of F.5P, Olivia Yuen of F.5L, Tiffany Tsui of F.5L and Joyce Lee of F.5U won the Champion in A Grade. Vivian Liu of F.2S, Adabella Pool of F.3S, Fedora Kwok of F.3T, Mona Fung of F.3T, Suki Cheung of F.3T, Phoebe Lo of F.4S and Hayley Keung of F.4A won the 3rd Runner-up in B Grade. Congratulations to all the winners!

The Final Judging of the 10th Awards for Little Scientists of Tomorrow (第十屆「明天小小科學家」獎勵活動) was successfully held in Beijing, from 17 to 23 November 2010. Students are judged on a written test on scientific knowledge, an integrated assessment on personal quality and a project presentation. After 3 rounds of serious judging, Stephanie Yeung of F.7P was ranked top 15 among 581 representatives from different provinces, cities and autonomous regions of China with her project ‘Iron “sucks”!’. Stephanie won the 1st Place Award, receiving a certificate and a scholarship of RMB ¥20,000. An extra RMB ¥20,000 was presented to the school as recognition for her support.

The Hong Kong Junior Age Group Athletics Meet organized by the HKAAA was held on 20th and 21st of November, 2010 at the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. Rachel Cheong of F.5S was the Champion in A Grade High Jump. Melissa Law of F.5A was the 2nd Runner-up in A Grade Long Jump. Sharon Ng of F.5L was the 2nd Runner-up in A Grade 100m Hurdles. Martina Chan of F.2P was the Champion in both C Grade High Jump and Long Jump events. Tiffany Ip of F. 2P was the 1st Runner-up in Discus event.

Samatha Lau of F.3P was awarded the Championship in the Hong Kong Karatedo Youth Games 2010 organized by the Karatedo Federation of Hong Kong, China Limited on 31st October, 2010 at the Kowloon Park Sports Centre. Congratulations!

Thirty-six of our F.6 and F.7 students received 10 High Distinction, 17 Distinction and 9 Credit awards in the 2010 Australian National Chemistry Quiz (Senior Division) in October 2010. Claudia Cheung (6P), Krystal Tsang (6P), Ting Ting Chang (7A) and Prudence Li (7A) were ranked top 10% in Hong Kong and they were presented the High Distinction certificates. Loretta Fan (6P) and Theodora Lai (6P) were ranked top 3% in Hong Kong and top 800 students among 115,012 entries from 1409 schools from 14 countries. They were presented the High Distinction certificates and the “Award of Excellence” plaques. Congratulations!

The TCAA Junior Athletic Championship organized by TCAA was held on 3rd October 2010 in the Wanchai Sports Ground. Chole Kam of 5S was the Champion in A Grade 800m. For Grade C competition, Tiffany Ip of 2P was the 1st Runner-Up in Shot Put, Martina Chan of 2P and Jasmine Lam of 2L were the 2nd Runner-Up in Long Jump and 100m Hurdles respectively.

In the Hong Kong Junior Age Group Athletic Meet (Race 2) 2010 organized by HKAAA at the Wanchai Sports Ground on 9th & 10th October, 2010. Victoria Chow of 4P was the Champion in B Grade High Jump. For C Grade competition, Martina Chan of 2P and Hazel Yeung was the Champion in Long Jump and 100m Hurdles respectively.

Rachel Cheong of 5S, Sharon Ng of 5L, Jasmine Chan of 5U and Cathy Chau of 5P also participated in the 4x100m Invitation Relay of Heep Yunn School Annual Sports Day on 11th October, 2010 in the Wanchai Sports Ground and obtained the 2nd runner-Up. Congratulations!

Chelsea Lam of F.1S was the Champion of 50m Backstroke in Division TWO Age Group Long Course Swimming Competition 2010 - 2011 which was held in Tseung Kwan O Swimming Pool on 11th September, 2010. She was also the 2nd Runner-up of 50m Backstroke as well as 200m Individual Medley in the Tai Po Swimming Competition 2010 - 2011 which was held in Tai Po Swimming Pool on 19th September, 2010. Congratulations!

Chelsea Lam of F.1S won the 1st Runner-up of 50m & 200m Backstroke and the 2nd Runner-up of 100m Backstroke in the Eastern District Age Group Swimming Competition which was held in Victoria Park Swimming Pool on 12th September, 2010. She was also awarded the 1st Runner-up of 50m Backstroke, the 1st Runner-up of 200m Individual Medley, and the 2nd Runner-up of 100m Backstroke in the Tsuen Wan District Age Group Swimming Competition which was held in Shing Mun Valley Swimming Pool on 5th September, 2010. Also, she received the 1st Runner-up of 100m Backstroke in Southern District Age Group Swimming Competition which was held in Pao Yue Kong Swimming Pool on 18th July, 2010. Congratulations!

Sidonia Lai of F.1U took part in Skate Asia 2010 which took place in Hangzhou, China, from 8 to 15 August, 2010. She achieved Third Place in Freestyle and Surprise Freestyle competitions. Congratulations!

Sheryl Leung of F.1U won the Silver Prize in a drawing competition organized by the Osaka Japan-China Cultural Exchange Association in August 2010. Congratulations!

Sharon Chan of F.1U attained Distinction in the Western Drawing Section in the 2010 Hong Kong Youth Drawing Competition organized by HKU Space. Congratulations!