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Thematic Group Speaking Breaks More Records!

11/29/2023

[29 Nov] Our boys have created more miracles at the 75th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival as they won for the 7th time in this challenging category of Thematic Group Speaking since we first joined it at the 66th festival.

As if winning the 7th time was not impressive enough, these 9 boys performed an act so brilliant that melted the heart of the Adjudicator who gave them a record-breaking 94 marks! I personally don't remember any group (or even solo performer) in our school receiving such a high score at the Speech Festival in our 20 years of history.

Ajudicator Mr Owen praised them for their vocal strength, emotion quality and clarity. And he admitted that he seldom saw a group like ours with every member (regardless of roles) engaging at such a high level.

A fun fact is that this year YWPS was the only team entering the Thematic Group Speaking (Primary) class. And therefore, insteading of having a "competitive" mood, they were directed into the thought of reaching at least the level of their former schoolmates participating in Thematic Group Speaking -- that is a score of 88.

And it turned out that they did more than attaining the expected standard. I congratulate them and am proud of them.

Dr Lee

P.S. Their filmed performance will soon be available. ^o^

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P.5-6 Singapore Study Tour 2023

11/12/2023

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[12 Nov] Our P.5-6 Singapore Study Tour 2023 (26-30 Oct) revived and ended with a huge WOW! 30 selected boys had the chance to visit two local primary schools, Singapore Science Centre, Gardens by the Bay, Lau Ba Sat, NEWater, Little India and many more incredible locations. Instead of writing long paragraphs here, a sum up video has just been made and I'm glad to share it with you:

Regarding students' learning and feedback of this tour, I leave the space for our participants to tell us. Please keep an eye on the comments section here.

Dr Lee

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PTA x Vice Principal Ms Jenny Ho — An Interview

9/16/2023

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(16 Sept) Vice Principal Ms Jenny Ho had a wonderful chat with Mr Chow of our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). The conversation was also filmed at our train carriage. This shortened version is for your early enjoyment while the full version is to be released by the PTA soon.

Now boys, after viewing this video, please try to answer AT LEAST ONE of the following questions:

1. What can you learn from Ms Ho? Why is that important?
2. What other questions would you have asked if you were the interviewer? Why would you like to ask these questions?
3. Ms Ho mentioned about cross-curricular learning. Now, what cross-curricular activities (involving more than 1 subject knowledge) would you like YWPS to hold this year?

Happy watching!

Dr Lee

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PTA x Assistant Principal Dr Lee — An Interview

9/8/2023

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(8 Sept) Three days ago, on Tuesday, I had the privilege to be interviewed by Mr Chow of our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA). We had a great conversation and it was filmed at our train carriage at the playground. I think it is a nice thing to share this recorded interview with you. The above is a shortened version of the interview and the full version will be released by the PTA soon. Do keep an eye on their publications.

Now boys, after viewing this video, please try to answer AT LEAST ONE of the following questions:

1. What is the most important thing you have learnt from this conversation? Why is that important?
2. What do you feel after watching this interview? Explain your answer.
3. What other questions would you have asked if you were the interviewer? Why would you like to ask these questions?

I am looking forward to responding to your answers and I will give a small gift to those who give the best responses! I hope you get it!

Happy watching!

Dr Lee

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Take a look at our awarded clips!

7/6/2023

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[6 Jul 2023] Happy to share with you some clips our boys helped make that received some good recognition from the HKACE “Learning & Life” Short Video Competition (「學習與生活」短片製作比賽). Here is the award list:

First Prize x 4 (Lincoln Powell 5C, Yuen Chi Wang 6A, Chan Hei Shun Caleb 6B, Lai Ching Hang 6C)
Second Prize (Ng Kai Fung 6B)
Outstanding Performance x 3 (Lincoln Powell 5C, Ng Kai Fung 6B, Lai Ching Hang 6C)
Outstanding Creativity x 3 (Lincoln Powell 5C, Yuen Chi Wang 6A, Chan Hei Shun Caleb 6B)
Outstanding Instructors (Ying Wa Primary School)
Best Participation (Ying Wa Primary School)

Have fun watching:

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Budding Poets of YWPS Sparkle Again!

6/15/2023

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[15 Jun] Happy results from the Hong Kong Budding Poets Award 2022/23, the most prestigious poetry prize for Hong Kong students: three poems from our P.6 boys have made it to the award list and they will be published in the contest's anthology! The award ceremony was held in the hall of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong on 13 Jun.

The three pieces are given respectively an Honourable Mention (Eric Lai 6E), a Bronze Prize (Ethan Ngai 6E), and a Gold Prize (Keith Cheung 6B), which is the top prize. Congratulations to these three young YWPS poets for their wonderful feat!

Not only is it truly amazing that we have multiple poems selected into the top list of 19 pieces from hundreds of entries, we were the only boys awarded in the primary category, at least from what we saw on the stage at the ceremony! Quite remarkable isn't it?

If you would like to take a look at their work, you are welcome to visit here.

Well done, boys!

Dr H C Lee

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Congratulations - Debating Champion!

5/28/2023

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Debating team with Mr Ching and Principal Dr Chan right after the award ceremony

Debating Team receives their trophy from one of the adjudicators

[28 May] Congratulations to our Debating Team for another prestigious Champion trophy!

On 24 May, our Debating Team (Roderick Yuen 6A, Shaun Ng 6B, Ethan Ngai 6E) had their final match at the City University of Hong Kong for UNSDGs Debating Competition 2022/23 (UNESCO Hong Kong Association) against Maryknoll Convent School (Primary Section) with the motion "That homework is good for primary school students". Our side was the negative team and strongly argued that homework is bad for children!

It was indeed an entertaining but difficult match and the affirmative side had some great points and rebuttals. The judges agreed that it was very hard to make a final decision but in the end, they thought we were more solid and consistent and thus granted us the champion trophy!

Great job boys and thanks to our debating coach Mr Ching!

Dr H C Lee

P.S. Click here for our debating awards history

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Speech Gala 2023 - BRAVO!

5/19/2023

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[19 May 2023] The long-awaited face-to-face version of Speech Gala finally returned yesterday after turning into video mode in the past 2 years!

Thanks to the great support from our boys, parents, English teachers and Principal Chan, brilliant finalists brightened up the show yesterday in the school hall. All performances were judged by our external adjudicator Mr Genper Wong (top DSE scorer in 2020) who also won in the Speech Gala when he was in YWPS! This is particularly meaningful for our boys to meet and be inspired by their big brother!

While we congratulate all our finalists, these winners earned their First Place Awards deservedly:

VERSE SPEAKING CHAMPIONS
1B 15 Ethan Lau
2A 28 Moses Shing
3C 24 Jayden Wang
4B 02 Bill Chan
5E 16 Lok Ho Fung
6D 05 Adrian Chung

PROSE READING CHAMPIONS
3D 21 Sham Wai Yin
4C 05 Jayvis Chow

PUBLIC SPEAKING CHAMPIONS
5D 10 Fei Xuehanrui
6C 20 Samuel Tsang

DUOLOGUE CHAMPIONS
5D 25 Yau Cheuk Yuen
5D 27 Yip Hui Long
6D 03 Elaeth Chong
6D 24 Jason Ng

Thanks to all the participants and congratulations to the awardees again. We look forward to more and more face-to-face English performances and contests!

Dr H C Lee

P.S. Check out the snapshots of Speech Gala 2023 here!
For the history of Speech Gala, click here.

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YWPS Boys Shine at LCM Speech Festival Again!

5/10/2023

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Principal Chan with our LCM awardees this year

[10 May] The 7th LCM Speech Festival was concluded earlier this month and we are glad to announce that our boys achieved the following results:

Kong Ching Ning 2E11, Champion, 7-8 years Verse Group 2
Lee Sing Yu 6E12, Champion, 11-12 years Prose group 1

Fong Yau Shing 1B07, First runner-up, 6 years Reading Aloud Group 3
Mok Ki Yuen 2E24, First runner-up, 7-8 years, Reading Aloud Group 2
Lee Sze Chai 3C13, First runner-up, 9-10 years Verse Group 1
Fei Xuehanrui 5D10, First runner-up, 9-10 years Prose Group 1

Hon Yat Long Adrian 3B11, Second runner-up, 7-8 years Verse Group 2
Chow Pak Yiu 4C05, Second runner-up, 9-10 years Prose Group 1
To Hei Wai 5A21, Second runner-up, 11-12 years Prose group 1
Fei Xuehanrui 5D10, Second runner-up, 9-10 years Verse Group 2
Wang Yifeng 6C22, Second runner-up, 11-12 years Public Speaking Group 1

Congratulations to our awardees. Well done!

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74th Speech Festival Winning Performances

5/7/2023

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[8 May] The 74th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival has been completed for a few months, but our heart for speech and drama never fades! Here are a few samples of our boys' winning work. Please enjoy them and be inspired! The next awardee may be you!