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PO LEUNG KUK
CHOI KAI YAU SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 24 Jan 2023
IN THIS ISSUE
Appreciation Corridor
PAGE 2
Fancy Friday
PAGE 4
Tribute to Mr Viljoen
PAGE 6
Appreciating CKY Hearts of Gold
PAGE 10
Student DJ Training
PAGE 13
University Fair
PAGE 15
Kayaking Trip
PAGE 22
Primary School Picnic
PAGE 24
Secondary Activity Day
PAGE 27
Minecraft
PAGE 29
Alumni News
PAGE 34
And many more

Founding Principal’s Words
校 ⻑ 的 話
Joy and Appreciation
Since the start of our new school year, we have had much to be joyful about and thankful for. The joy of
learning together on campus has created many treasured moments of fun, where we can enjoy each other’s
genuine friendship in person, instead of through digital screens. In an academically rigorous school like
ours, we should never lose sight of the importance of balance, rest and play. Moreover, being appreciative of
all the blessings that life bestows, and the people who deserve our thanks, is an unlimited source of joy. This
edition of the CKY Newsletter is themed Joy and Appreciation, and features some of the special ways we
are finding joy and expressing gratitude throughout our school community.
We are running a series of ‘Fun Fridays’ this school year, where everyone at our campus can see the funny
side of school life during these special dress days. Pyjama, fitness, and fancy dress days, for instance, are
not only an opportunity to see each other in very unusual and light-hearted circumstances. There are positive
messages that can be spread on such days, including the need for good sleeping habits, regular physical
exercise, and using superheroes as ideal role models for resilience! ‘Fun Fridays’ is fast becoming a joyous
event which everyone, even our senior students, is much looking forward to. Expressing genuine
appreciation to our nearest and dearest, as well as others whose kindness does us a good turn, is also a real
focus this term among students and staff. In this edition, we shine a spotlight on how we are promoting
gratitude through ‘Appreciation Lanes’ and well decorated walls, all full with handwritten notes of thanks.
Among the many individuals appreciated in this edition, we give special thanks to the late Mr Viljoen, for
many years a dear colleague and much-loved teacher in our Primary section, who inspired countless
children with a generosity of humour, encouragement and care.

As a busy school community at CKY,
we are accustomed to working at pace.
But we revel in staying active and
driving forward. We are indeed restless
for improvement. After all, standing
still, while everything else is on the
move, is the same as falling behind.
The sheer variety of school events and
activities held this term reflect just how
close-knit our school community is,
through the shared experiences that we
are all enjoying together. Some of these
entirely new activities are featured in
this edition, from enlightening field
trips to inter-school competitions and
delightful PTA excursions; a testament
to our extraordinary home-school
cooperation.
As we approach the Spring Festival,
I would like to take this opportunity
to wish you and your loved ones
peace and good health in 2023,
and a prosperous and Happy
Chinese New Year!
Dr. LAU, Siu-Ling
Founding Principal

..
•
Po Leung Kuk
Chol Kai Yau
School (Primary
Section)
DEAR
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Fancy Friday
Friday, 28th October 2022
On Fancy Friday, students
could dress up as any character,
animal or thing that they wished!
There were incredibly surprising
and creative costumes. The top
two outstanding costumes were
given a certificate by their class
teachers. It was an incredible
day where everyone had fun!

Funny
Friday
Pyjamas at School!
Students were encouraged to
wear their pyjamas to school.
Beforehand, they completed a
quiz about their sleep habits.
Students discussed the
importance of sleep while
wearing pyjamas in school!
What a memorable way to
learn about sleep!
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Messages from Staff
My dearest Niel,
You are so dearly missed every day. What I miss the most
are our morning catch-ups over a cup of coffee and our
favourite snacks from back home. I am so grateful for the
special bond that we shared and for all the memories we have
together. You were always so supportive and gave the best
advice to everyone around you. You were a great example and
role model to your colleagues and students and, CKY is so
lucky to have had you as part of their family. You were always
so helpful and would go out of your way for anyone who
needed it. Your memory lives on in all of us. May you rest in
peace, my friend.
Ms Bianca Theron
Mr Viljoen was one of the nicest people that I have ever
met. I could only see him smile no matter what was going on.
We came to CKY to teach in the same year, and we already
became good friends once we met. We support each other
and enjoy the preparation of the lessons as well as happy
hours after lessons. I was so lucky to have him as my teaching
bestie throughout my teaching life in CKY. If one day my kids
asked me if I was a great teacher, I would tell them, “ I am not
so sure, but one thing I am sure of is that I was once working
with a great teacher.”
Mr Samuel Wong
Teachers and students at CKY school got to
meet an amazing teacher like Niel. He was like a
father figure, always praising my students’
artwork and my diligent performance at school.
He will remain alive in my heart.
Ms Cathy Cheung
Niel managed to fit more into his life than most
would consider possible. He lived through difficult,
historic times in his homeland of Zimbabwe, before
moving on to build a new life in both South Africa
and Hong Kong. Given the depth of wisdom such
experiences had granted him, he was remarkably
humble. When he shared with you what life had
taught him, you knew it was a blessing. Whether it
be his advice on how to sustain a happy marriage, or
how to stay positive during difficult times, I give
thanks. His words and his kindness will forever be
remembered by all those who knew him.
Mr Ian Tedstone

Mr Viljoen was definitely one of the most wonderful
teachers in CKY. He cared about his students a lot, and
took time to teach and help us through every little detail
that we didn’t understand. He was compassionate towards
everyone and we have all felt his care and have felt valued
by him. He understood our creativity, wonder and laughter.
Although we might always talk in class, he somehow
managed to make a joke out of it. He did not scold us if we
forgot our homework, however he made us learn from our
mistakes instead of rebuking us. Other times, he may be
strict, by giving us high expectations, but it only enhances
our behaviour and academics. He made my learning
experiences entertaining and amusing. He inspired and
encouraged so many of his students to always keep trying.
Mr Viljoen was truly a marvellous teacher, for his love for
teaching makes learning worthy of everyone’s care. His
memories with 4F will always remain in our minds, and I will
never forget him.
Kaylee Ko
Messages from
Former Students
Mr Viljoen was the best teacher we have ever met.
People think that he was mean because he was too strict,
but being strict was actually a good thing for us. Mr Viljoen
helped us whenever we needed him and he always tried his
best to give his class the best education possible. Every
time a student in the class failed to hand in their homework,
he always asked them if they are having any difficulties
finishing the assignment. He cared deeply about his
students’ growth process. Mr Viljoen was always willing to
sacrifice his time to help his students in need. Although he
has passed away, we will still remember him as the most
outstanding teacher of all time.
Darren Kan and Jackson Leung
"HE REMAINS, IN MY OPINION AND
MANY OTHERS, ONE OF THE BEST
TEACHERS I COULD EVER HAVE MET."
Mr Viljoen was one of the best English teachers that I
have ever had during my time at CKY. He was also a great
class teacher to all of us in 4F (2020-21) as well. Mr Viljoen
has been very nice to all of us and we all wish that we
could repay his kindness. He remains, in my opinion and
many others, one of the best teachers I could ever have
met. He likes to joke and play around with us. One of his
funniest jokes was ‘throw it in the lap-sap’ which is the
Cantonese version of “throw it in the garbage’’. I will
treasure all the memories that I have of him forever.
Kate Wong
Mr Viljoen has been a wonderful teacher. I am very
grateful for having him as my class teacher, everyone
adored him because of his kind and caring heart. He was
funny and responsible, and joked around to make learning
much more enjoyable. He cared very much about our
education, and encouraged us to learn and read in a joyful
environment. We are thankful for his support, kindness and
his inspiring personality all through Year 4. Even though he
has already passed away, he will still remain in everyone’s
hearts and will be remembered by every one of us. He was
truly one of the best teachers I’ve ever met.
Charlotte Liu
Mr Viljoen, you were a great teacher. No matter what I
did wrong, you were patient and made me become a well
disciplined student. You gave me a lot of opportunities,
from subject scholarships to Mathematics and English
Writing competitions. You gave our class lots of important
knowledge, and now we understand how it affects us. You
left a meaningful mark in our heart, and we all truly
appreciate your effort to help us learn and become a
successful person.
Jack Wong
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Appreciating our Hearts of Gold
Caring people with hearts of gold abound at CKY. While our teachers are hugely
appreciated for their constant support and care, there are a number of other teams
who work day in, day out to ensure our campus is clean and orderly, that we are well
fed at lunchtimes with hearty meals, and that we are safe when arriving at and leaving
the campus. We will feature other hearts of gold in later issues. For now, next time you
see our janitors, technicians, the catering team, and security guards around the
campus, why not take a moment to stop and say ‘thank you!’
Security guard team
From right to left:
Mr Cheung (Security
Supervisor)
Mr Tik,
Mr Chan,
Mr Leung,
Mr Ng
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Canteen team
From left to right:
Ms Ko, Ms Shea, Ms Kwok, Ms Chen, Ms Yu, Ms Ou
Primary Janitors
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Secondary Janitors
Drivers &
Technicians
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Students’ DJ Training
「 欣 賞 ⾥」 點 播 站
每 當 聽 到 “Never gonna give you up” 就 令 我 想 起 「 欣 賞 ⾥ 點 播 站 」, 因 為 這
是 其 中 ⼀⾸ 熱 播 歌 。
我 是 「 欣 賞 ⾥」⾸ 播 ⽇ 的 其 中 ⼀ 個 主 持 , 為 了 做 好 準 備 , 幾 天 前 已 把 講 稿
寫 好 。 怎 料 ⾸ 播 當 ⽇ 只 能 播 放 ⼀ 半 的 歌 , 我 和 拍 檔 便 要 臨 場 「 執 ⽣」, 在 有 限 的
時 間 盡 量 把 同 學 的 ⼼ 意 在 空 氣 傳 送 。 這 令 我 學 到 , 當 ⼀ 個 好 的 主 播 , 除 了 要 「 做
⾜ 功 課 」, 還 要 處 變 不 驚 , 實 在 不 易 !
感 謝 校 ⾧,Auntie Bonnie 和 社 ⼯ 們 令 我 們 的 DJ 夢 成 真 , 更 ⽤ 歌 聲 打 破 同 學
吃 午 飯 時 的 沈 默 , 讓 笑 聲 傳 遍 校 園 。 我 希 望 「 欣 賞 ⾥」 可 以 再 辦 , 讓 同 學 邊 聽
Rickroll、 邊 笑 、 邊 吃 飯 !
6A Tania Cheng 鄭 ⽇ 陶
知 不 知 道 , 聲 ⾳ 是 可 以 傳 「 情 」 傳 「 愛 」 傳 「 感 恩 」 呢 ?
在 剛 剛 過 去 的 DJ 點 播 站 , 我 有 幸 成 為 學 校 的 DJ。 這 個 看 似 簡 單 的 活 動 , 但 細 味 下 , 我
才 發 現 它 既 特 別 又 有 意 義 。
聲 ⾳ 的 特 點 , 是 發 出 聲 ⾳ 的 ⼈, 可 以 透 過 語 氣 、 節 奏 和 感 情 , 去 加 強 訊 息 的 意
義 。 不 同 於 ⽂ 字 , 聲 ⾳ 是 更 有 效 表 達 情 感 的 ⽅ 式 。
現 代 ⼈ 太 習 慣 於 ⽤⽂ 字 或 簡 單 訊 息 去 表 達 情 感 , 在 讀 訊 息 中 , 可 能 會 令 接 收 者 得
到 錯 誤 的 信 息 。
所 以 , 聲 ⾳ 其 實 是 很 重 要 的 溝 通 途 徑 。
7B Gabriel Ho
何 柏 賢
在 今 次 DJ 活 動 中 , 我 很 努 ⼒ 地 了 解 點 唱 者 的 訊 息 及 ⼼ 情 。 我 盡 量 以 最 合 適 的 ⽅
式 , 利 ⽤ 聲 ⾳、 感 情 去 將 訊 息 帶 給 接 收 者 及 其 他 ⼈。 在 活 動 中 , 我 ⾃⼰ 也 很 感 動 , 因 為
我 可 以 成 為 ⼀ 個 傳 訊 者 , 將 訊 息 由 點 播 者 帶 給 接 收 者 , 將 「 情 」、 將 「 感 謝 」、 將 「 感
恩 」 帶 給 所 有 ⼈。
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I personally believe that being a DJ for CKY was a very rewarding and fruitful experience. It was also
highly enjoyable for me to go through - I would jump at the chance to do this again in the future!
During the two weeks of making broadcasts, I realised that confidence is not forced and comes from
practice - lots of it. This workshop helped me develop my confidence further and made me more
comfortable with speaking to other people without the fear of embarrassing myself. I also realised that
making people happy made myself, in turn, more relaxed and cheerful in general. Being able to see how
everyone in my grade appreciates each other is extremely heartwarming; there were even some funny
moments that brightened up my day. The best part of being a DJ, in my opinion, is seeing how other
people react to their messages being read. The look of delight and happiness on their faces make the
process worth it, and I genuinely enjoy being able to deliver these precious messages and being able to
read out people’s genuine thoughts about others. This experience made me more responsible, too - if I
wanted to do a good job, I would have to prepare in advance and arrive at places on time. I truly
enjoyed writing out different scripts for different scenarios. Overall, being a DJ is a wonderful
experience and it’s extremely fun for both the DJ and the listener!
8B Hailey Wong
8D Chase Lau
I really enjoyed this DJ activity, and glad that I decided to join. Throughout the few DJ weeks, I have
improved a lot in speaking and presenting skills, including better in articulating and pronouncing
words, and even have fewer stage fright. At first I joined this event because I thought it was the
producing music kind of DJ, but after the first session I kind of lost interest in the event. But after my
first DJ session, which was the first day, I find it quite fun and at least it can entertain my classmates
during lunch. During my DJ sessions, my classmates were very supportive and which really makes me
want to do the DJ session better for them. I feel like this event is very meaningful also, many people
have messages to other classmates, but don’t have the courage to speak to them one on one, though
with this activity, we DJs can help deliver the message. Overall, I don’t regret joining this DJ event,
and hope to join future events also.
在 做 DJ 的 那 段 時 間 , 我 就 如 ⽩ 鴿 送
信 , 傳 遞 彼 此 欣 賞 的 信 息 ; 如 同 學 們 的 樹
洞 , 收 集 和 傳 遞 他 們 藏 在 ⼼ 底 最 真 實 的 祝
福 。 我 享 受 ⼀ 邊 聽 ⾳ 樂 ,⼀ 邊 講 ⼤ 家 的 欣 賞
點 播 卡 , 又 能 從 中 矯 正 ⾃⼰ 的 「 懶 ⾳」, 真
的 ⼀ 舉 三 得 ! 真 的 強 烈 ⼤ 家 去 嘗 試 ⼀ 下 !
在 這 期 間 , 我 學 到 了 如 何 正 確 發
⾳, 我 認 識 了 廣 東 話 的 九 個 ⾳ 調 。 在 訓 練
⽇, 學 校 邀 請 了 ⼀ 位 廣 播 員 來 教 導 我 們 , 其
中 我 記 得 那 句 讓 我 印 象 深 刻 「 三 碗 半 ⽜ 腩
麵 」。 這 聽 起 來 平 平 無 奇 的 句 ⼦ 卻 能 有 效 的
讓 我 記 住 最 重 要 的 六 個 ⾳ 調 。 我 也 很 感 謝 導
師 可 以 在 課 堂 上 ⽤⼀ 個 有 趣 的 ⽅ 式 讓 我 們 明
⽩ 做 DJ 的 意 義 和 發 掘 了 我 們 的 興 趣 。
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10A Kary Wong ⿈ 顯 晴

The University Fair was something that I had been
looking forward to for many days and I was really
excited as it was the first face-to-face fair since the
pandemic began. It was the perfect way for me to
feel inspired about my future at University, and it
was extremely motivating! Throughout the course
of a few hours, I had the chance to explore various
University booths with the help of some student
representatives.
Other than that, there were various seminars that
were extremely informative and enlightening. For
example, I learned about applying to selective UK
universities, such as Russell Group Universities,
by writing a compelling personal statement. The
lecture was given by a college admissions officer
from Imperial College, and I definitely learned a lot
through them. I also learned a lot about various
admissions tests, such as the UKCAT and the
BMAT, and the different interview styles for each
University. The seminars approached daunting
tasks, such as the UCAS applications and entry
requirements, in a fun and relaxed way, helping
students to feel less stressed about the process. It
was extremely enlightening, and I learned a lot.
The fair was assisted by a team of student
ambassadors who worked hard to ensure the
smooth running of the University Fair. Ryan, a Year
12 student ambassador for the University Fair, was
exuberant about the process. “It was amazing that
the students can broaden their horizons and
viewpoints by attending this University Fair”, he
stated. “Through the University Fair, I had an
excellent opportunity to meet the University
representatives, and I learned a lot through
speaking with them. As a prospective University
student, the friendly welcome I received from the
reps has definitely made me a lot more optimistic
about University!”
8B Claudia Loh
Taking the time to visit the Information Booths made me realise that
University is not just a haven of higher education, but serves as a
family. I was able to find out a lot about courses and other
opportunities they offered, such as societies and clubs. It was
definitely heartwarming to see University representatives talk about
their Universities and their cities with enthusiasm and passion!
The University Fair helped me strengthen my passion for Medicine.
Throughout the interactive booths and the seminars, my knowledge
of the Medical field increased enormously. I was able to ask many
questions and gain more insight into the Medical courses offered.
The University Fair has made me more certain and determined of
my future career in Medicine and it has opened my eyes to the
myriad possibilities University will offer. Thank you to our Principals
and the UGC for organising this enlightening event!
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Canyoning 峽 ⾕ 挑 戰
Y9-Y10 Student Leadership Training
From the strenuous trek up a rocky mountain to
cannonballing into a bottomless plunge basin, the
eventful day at Ping Nan Stream was a lasting
reminder - a reminder of the importance of teamwork,
of friendship, and of gratitude. A particularly memorable
moment was when a friend and I had to mount the
particularly slippery side of a rock formation to zipline
down a waterfall – from which I learnt to challenge
myself and discerned the significance of friends’
support when you face a challenge head-on. All in all,
the entire experience was thrilling, and I’m crossing my
fingers that a similar event will be hosted again soon!
Shannon Lau 9A
Grace Ho 9B
Canyoning was a truly unforgettable experience. The
hike up to the top of the mountain was treacherous and
tiring, but it was worth it for the canyoning up in the
mountains. At first, I was reluctant to get myself wet, but
once I slid down the waterfall, I was immediately
exhilarated and couldn’t help but laugh; I felt so happy
and free. After that, we got to slide down a string and into
a pool below. I had so much fun that I even went up to
slide down again. I also got to slowly lower myself down
a waterfall using a rope. However, the most challenging
part was when I jumped into a pool from a rock that was
2 metres high up. I was extremely scared while looking
down at the water, and was very hesitant, and backed
down when I was about to jump. However, I tried again a
second time and, through the encouragement of my
peers, was able to jump down. I felt very accomplished,
as I broke through my limits. This trip also helped me
bond with my peers; we helped each other out while
climbing on slippery rocks and big drops. Overall, the trip
was extremely fun and also improved my teamwork
skills.

參 加 這 次 峽 ⾕ 挑 戰 開 始 是 因 為 ⾃⼰ 第 ⼀ 次 當
選 班 ⻑, 看 到 宣 傳 海 報 所 列 出 的 諸 多 益 處 , 就 抱
著 ⼀ 試 的 ⼼ 態 , 想 藉 此 機 會 提 升 ⾃⼰ 的 領 導 能
⼒, 希 望 ⾃⼰⾯ 對 問 題 時 能 更 加 沉 著 。
開 始 的 幾 次 訓 練 和 聚 會 都 很 順 利 ,⼤ 家 輕 鬆
以 對 , 可 是 在 後 來 把 地 點 改 到 了 更 具 挑 戰 性 的 屏
南 ⽯ 澗 , 雖 然 依 然 保 證 安 全 性 , 但 這 無 疑 像 ⼀ 塊
⼤⽯, 在 我 ⼼ 中 濺 起 些 許 對 未 知 的 不 確 定 。 想 起
前 段 時 間 的 付 出 , 我 不 想 前 功 盡 棄 , 況 且 「⽴ 志
不 堅 , 終 不 濟 事 」, 做 出 理 性 的 抉 擇 後 就 不 該 逃
避 , 在 ⼀ 條 道 路 上 勇 往 直 前 是 成 功 必 要 的 品 質 。
和 預 期 不 同 , 挑 戰 前 半 部 分 的 爬 ⼭ 涉 ⽔ 是
⽐ 較 輕 鬆 的 , 特 別 是 在 腿 腳 微 酸 後 , 找 ⼀ 塊 岩 ⽯
坐 下 , 把 腳 浸 在 清 澈 ⾒ 底 的 溪 ⽔ 中 , 聽 著 嘩 嘩 的
流 ⽔ 和 不 遠 處 ⿃ 兒 的 歌 唱 交 織 成 ⼤ 地 和 ⽔ 的 氣
息 ,⼊ 秋 後 的 ⾵ 涼 涼 地 撫 摸 著 臉 , 正 好 散 去 運 動
帶 來 的 紅 暈 , 也 不 失 為 ⼀ 種 享 受 。 正 當 我 開 始 鬆
懈 ,⼀ 幕 ⽔ 簾 赫 然 聳 ⽴ 在 眼 前 , 阻 隔 這 我 們 前 進
的 道 路 ,⽽ 它 似 乎 越 來 越 寬 , 延 伸 到 無 盡 的 天
邊 , 幾 乎 可 以 吞 噬 ⼀ 切 造 物 , 在 天 際 的 ⾼ 處 向 它
發 起 對 挑 戰 , 彷 彿 必 敗 的 這 種 壓 迫 感 , 使 我 感 受
到 了 ⼀ 種 對 ⼤⾃ 然 的 敬 畏 和 震 撼 , 可 更 多 的 是 知
道 要 跳 下 瀑 布 才 能 ⾛ 出 去 時 , 直 覺 上 的 恐 懼 , 需
要 ⼀ 種 破 釜 沉 ⾈ 的 勇 氣 。
當 隊 友 們 ⼀ 個 個 成 功 地 完 成 挑 戰 , 順 利 到 達
彼 岸 , 我 卻 經 歷 了 ⼼ 裡 ⼀ 次 次 的 ⾾ 爭 , 甚 ⾄ 想 要
原 路 返 回 。 終 於 輪 到 我 時 , 汗 ⽔ 從 我 的 髮 間 滴
下 , 在 岩 ⽯ 中 掙 扎 ⽽ 揮 發 , 映 射 著 我 內 ⼼ 的 倒
影 ,⼀ 種 ⾼ 度 的 迷 失 碰 撞 , 對 ⽣ 命 意 義 的 思 考 。
此 刻 ,⽼ 師 隊 友 們 的 ⿎ 舞 響 應 在 我 腦 中 , 這 讓 我
想 起 了 《top gun: maverick》 中 主 ⻆⿎ 勵 ⾃⼰ 的
「 不 要 想 , 直 接 做 」, 我 必 須 越 過 這 ⼀ 關 。「⾶
流 直 下 三 千 尺 , 疑 是 銀 河 落 九 天 」, 那 是 我 經 歷
過 最 ⻑ 的 ⼀ 段 距 離 。 觸 碰 到 ⽔⾯ 上 , 我 的 臉 是 溫
熱 的 , 這 是 ⼀ 種 對 ⾃ 我 的 突 破 , 我 將 來 回 想 時 ,
⼀ 定 歷 歷 在 ⽬。
Bob Shen 沈 睿 李 麟 10E
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獨 ⽊⾈ 之 旅
The Kayaking Trip
Matt Yip 葉 洺 澔 7F
看 著 眼 前 這 張 ⼤ 合 照 , 獨 ⽊⾈ 在 恬 靜
的 海 ⾯ 上 休 息 , 和 蔚 藍 的 天 空 互 相 映 襯 , 那 難
忘 的 經 歷 在 我 腦 中 浮 現 ...
回 想 當 時 , 我 收 到 獨 ⽊⾈ 之 旅 的 通 告 時 ,
其 實 不 太 想 參 加 , 與 其 在 ⾵⾼ 浪 急 的 海 上 掙
扎 , 不 如 到 泳 池 獨 ⾃ 暢 泳 更 ⾃ 在 。
出 乎 意 料 , 這 次 划 獨 ⽊⾈ 的 旅 程 真 是 獲 益
良 多 ! 雖 然 途 中 的 困 難 重 重 , 但 最 終 成 功 完 成
任 務 的 滿 ⾜ 感 是 無 可 媲 美 的 。 這 其 中 , 我 們 彼
此 配 合 , 順 利 地 到 達 ⽬ 的 地 。 團 體 合 作 有 多 重
要 啊 ! 我 們 要 和 團 隊 好 好 計 劃 才 ⾏ 動 , 不 要 匆
匆 忙 忙 地 直 接 開 始 , 才 能 破 解 困 難 。
另 外 , 獨 ⽊⾈ 對 體 ⼒ 需 求 也 是 ⾮ 常 ⾼, 相
信 很 多 ⼈ 也 會 想 半 途 ⽽ 廢 ,⼀⾛ 了 之 。 這 次 經
驗 能 夠 考 驗 我 們 堅 毅 不 拔 的 意 志 。 我 和 隊 友 划
獨 ⽊⾈ 時 筋 疲 ⼒ 盡 , 每 當 想 放 棄 之 際 都 咬 ⽛ 堅
持 了 下 來 。 我 發 現 只 要 有 毅 ⼒, 就 能 開 啟 成 功
之 路 , 凡 事 可 成 真 !
原 來 踏 出 舒 適 圈 可 以 令 我 有 意 想 不 到 的 收
穫 。 下 次 我 ⼀ 定 會 毫 無 懸 念 地 接 受 任 何 挑 戰 。
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Looking back at the kayaking session I had with my classmates, I feel grateful for being able
to kayak with them by my side and for having a leadership opportunity. Three factors make
up leadership. Those include courage, responsibility and teamwork. Within that one day of
kayaking experience, my classmates and I have certainly learnt these leadership qualities
and can successfully apply them. For example, my friend Bryan Li was my kayaking
teammate, meaning we'd be stuck together for the rest of the day. His teamwork skills are
extraordinary, and his determination not to give up even though we're already exhausted
makes me admire him. Charis Lo, another classmate, was hardworking and proactive. She
kept a positive mindset and was willing to volunteer in kayaking practice activities. In the end,
I think it’s safe to say that kayaking has made all of us closer together and was indeed an
excellent experience.
Oscar Fong 8C
Isabel Ko 8F
On the 15th October, the class monitors and chairpersons of year 7 and 8 went on a
kayaking trip together. The trip was fun and enlightening, and it helped train up our
leadership skills.
The kayaking trip allowed me to learn and practise a lot of different skills. It wasn't as simple
as just learning how to kayak. No, other skills were also tested in this interesting activity.
One of the leadership skills that was trained in this trip is the ability to take on challenges.
Despite having never gone kayaking before, I decided to give it a try instead of shrinking
away from such a challenge. Without the ability to take on challenges, I would have never
had the courage to agree to go to this activity.
Furthermore, my teamwork skills were also put to the test. I had to work well with my partner
in order to be able to follow instructions and complete the set tasks. Without proper
communication skills, it would not have been possible.
All in all, this kayaking trip went much better than I ever expected. I had a lot of fun with my
friends and also learned a lot. I am glad I was given such an amazing opportunity.

Secondary
The 4th of November was activity day, where we, as a class, could go anywhere we wanted as long as it involved
physical activities. Then on Tuesday, another factor was thrown in. The observatory forecasted the weather to be
mildly rainy and mildly sunny. This meant we had to go indoors, and that would mean the negation of the hardfought
decision. Our Form Tutor, Mr. Wong, decided to suggest coming back to school. A quarter of our class
were displeased with this idea, but a surprising seventy-five percent of us actively approved.
On Friday morning, it did rain indeed, and the whole class was awakened to the sound of classmates sending the
confirmation message in the class chat, so instead of jumping in excitement of a trip, we dragged ourselves to
school, and without the privilege of school buses. The meet up time was 8:30, half an hour later than normal
school days, which loosened time restraints.
Moreover, I was glad to see my classmates in a more casual setting, and I wasn’t too dissatisfied at this decision
anymore. Once most of the students, as well as the two accompanying teachers Ms. Yip and Mr. Wu, arrived, we
went up to the drama room on the sixth floor. We started with a very classic Cantonese game, a dollar and cents,
to wake us up. When the atmosphere was finally climbing, we played a game called snatch.
Then we decided to use the tag idea, but only across the secondary section. The students frantically ran down
corridors while the catchers, Mr. Wong, Ms. Yip and Mr. Wu gave us a head start. The floor was still a little wet at
the outdoor staircase, and I slipped. Freeman, who was watching out for me, caught me in time, and I was not
hurt. Thank Heavens!
Thankfully, two classmates brought
along their Nintendo Switches, and some
people were dancing in the room. It
looked and felt better than my
judgmental mind thought Activity Day at
school would be.
Eventually, I followed the majority of the
class to the indoor gym on the rooftop. I
was never really interested in volleyball,
but I did join in. We even decided to
battle the Year 11s, although we lost.
The “physical activities” requirement was
thus met.
I expected the three and a half hours at
school to be a constant attempt to burn
time as fast as possible, but our class
actually enjoyed it. By the time we left
school, the sun was already out, the
earth was dry, and our Activity Day was
successfully complete.
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Enoch Wong 8D

With fond memories of the last activity day from more than four years prior in my mind, I was looking forward to
another day spent with my new form class outside of school, wondering what dynamics would develop and how
much closer we would become. I saw activity day as an opportunity for us classmates, usually scattered like stars
over different social groups and subject classes, to come together with no distractions, and to form new
friendships.
We roamed through shops lining the streets of Cheung Chau that housed unique, stylistic products, ranging from
shimmering, delicate accessories to large posters with cartoon depictions of Hong Kong street foods. There was a
feeling of tranquillity as we browsed in silence, not wanting to disturb the peaceful quiet, lest we break the magic
held in each respectable business display space. Though few words were exchanged, I felt a sense of comfortable
acceptance as my classmates and I each indulged in our own interests, occasionally exchanging light remarks and
commentary as we shared interesting
discoveries with each other.
By the seaside, waves crashed against
the coast lined with rock armour, the
backing track to our delirious laughter as
we sprinted down the narrow path,
racing each other blindly in a burst of
pure carefreeness. Panting, we stepped
down the slope and lowered ourselves
onto the large boulders, helping each
other find our footing in a simple show of
mutual care. As we admired the view,
talked, and laughed together, I felt
incredibly at ease with my friends. With
each click of a camera, I felt grateful for
as many documentations of our time on
the island as possible, already knowing I
would look back on this day fondly, much
like the activity days to come before.
As the minute hand inched closer and
closer to noon, we found ourselves
rushing back to the pier to arrive at the
rendezvous spot. Activity day was coming to a close, and we reluctantly parted ways once more, with some
returning on ferry and others staying behind for lunch, grasping for a few more moments of togetherness. This trip
was fulfilling in how it brought us closer and had us create unforgettable memories, and I hope this was only the
prelude to the full story of our relationship as a class, or even as friends.
Remie Cheng 11D

Primary Participation Award
Minecraft is a very popular game. You build, survive, and
craft in your very own fantasy, and then dwell in a limitless
world. Us, a team of 6 Primary students, built a sustainable
city using over 10,000 blocks.
Though the process was long, it was never tedious. We
spent the summer break pouring our heart and soul into this
project, slowly progressing, our sweat the foundation of the
city. Not long after the new school year started, our project
was finally finished. It was, to us, perfect. Hah! Just kidding.
Although we finally finished this marathon, the roads were
steep and bumpy, and in some cases, we had to build these
roads. During this competition, one of our valued team
members relocated halfway across the world. Needless to
say, due to the difference in time zones, it was an immense
challenge to schedule sessions in which we could create
together. Nonetheless, we organised ourselves and each had
our own duties and activities to attend to.
We didn't win this competition, but we accomplished the
prize of teamwork, as we learned from this experience. Also,
we appreciated all the effort of our teacher, Mr. Clement
Chan, in his own free time to help us with our competition. If
you want to know more about this competition, please come to
5A class anytime and we'll be more than happy to tell you
more about it!
4A Harley Chan, 4A Celine Ho, 4A Aiden Hui
4A Hailey Kan, 4A Gigi Lam, 4ADarius Shiu
"We spent the summer break pouring
our heart and soul into this project..."

Awards
Overall Champion Award
Best School Build Silver
Award
Best Random Build Gold
Award
Best HK Landmark Gold
Award
Best Presentation Award
(Campus)
Best Presentation Award
(Landmark)

This is a year where many of my class of 2019
classmates are becoming university graduates
while I am in the fourth year of dentistry. I am sure
all of us felt a sudden weight on our shoulders
because time flies so quickly yet so quietly. Second
year into my clinic life, I found a new experience
and challenge in my training while dealing with real
patients instead of phantom heads in the
simulation labs. There are no school bells to define
a line between being on and off from work, I still
have to arrange appointments with patients, revise
and practice to perfect my dental work after
school. Perhaps it is the profound sense of reward
or the urge to reciprocate patients’ trust that
drives me forward. It could be the small things like
a patient saying thank you, or when they start
confiding in you like a friend.
One thing I appreciate CKY the most was the
opportunities to explore every possible interest I
have which helped me to find out what I am truly
passionate about. My advice is to join as many
activities as you can, have as much fun as you can
and enjoy the tight-knit community here. This is
what I missed having the most going through ups
and downs in university.
Ellie Tsui
(Class of 2019)
After the inauguration for the start of my clinic practice.
"One thing I appreciate CKY the most
was the opportunities to explore
every possible interest I have..."
Helping out in the GSK booth at the HKIDEAS (Hong
Kong International Dental Expo & Symposium)