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News from St. Paul’s
For past students and friends
June 2009
St. Paul’s College
69 Bonham Road
Hong Kong
Telephone : (852) 2546-2241
Fax : (852) 2559-7075
E-mail : mail@spc.edu.hk
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Minke Booij, the 2008 Olympics gold medalist in women field hockey,
visited us in May 2009. She met with our hockey team members and
demonstrated her excellent skills. She also played a game with our
hockey team as well. The team members enjoyed her visit very much.
N e w s F r o m S t . P a ul’s
Principal’s Message
Welcome to the latest edition of News from St. Paul’s. I hope that you enjoy the
many articles, stories and photographs as you browse through the pages.
The St. Paul’s College Foundation is now well established and we have been delighted
by the numerous donations already received from alumni and friends of the College.
Even in these times of economic uncertainty, the generosity of our former students
has been outstanding. There is much that the Foundation needs to accomplish and
reaching the target of $50 million will require effort and determination. However, I
have confidence in the College community and believe that our goal will be
achieved in due course.
On Saturday 17th October 2009 the Foundation will hold its inaugural dinner in the Hall. I
encourage all alumni to attend.
The Foundation Dinner will become an annual event and at the second annual dinner in
October 2010 we shall celebrate the 60th Anniversary of our move to the Bonham Road
campus.
Reunion gatherings are important events and enable classmates to reminisce about times
past and reconnect with their alma mater. Of course, some years bring special meaning:
10th , 20th , 25th , 30th , 40th and 50th anniversaries are particularly important. I call on the
graduating classes of 1960, 1970, 1980, 1985, 1990 and 2000 to start preparations for their
special reunions in 2010. The Foundation will be delighted to provide assistance with the
planning of these events.
Finally, I extend my appreciation to all involved with this publication.
Happy reading!
John Kennard
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The Annual General Meeting of St. Paul’s College
Alumni Association
The AGM held on 29th November 2008 has re-elected Vincent Fung (1983) as the
Chairman for another term, with Anthony Chiu (1971), Johnny Li (1977), Edward
Wong (1981), Taylor Hui (1985), Philip Chiu (1994) and Alan Chiu (1996) as Vice-
chairmen. Francis Hon (1992) continues to serve as the Honorary Secretary,Reuben
Wu (1996) has become our new Honorary Treasurer. Anthony Ng (1975) and Terence
Law (1977) are our Golf Directors, Darren Lam (1999) and Rico Lee (2000)are our
Mentorship Director and IT Director respectively.
From left to right : KC Chang, Francis Hon, Alan Chiu, Dr. Kennard, Taylor Hui, Anthony
Chiu and Ranson Lai
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Spring Dinner 21st February 2009
The Spring Dinner held on 21st February 2009 was another highlight of the SPCAA.
Over 100 teachers and alumni turned up and filled the entire hall of the Chinese
General Chamber of Commerce. All participants enjoyed the dinner as well as the
Lucky Draw!
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The Mentorship Scheme 2009 High Table Dinner
9th May 2009
The high table dinner was held at the Cosmoplitan Hotel
Around 100 teachers, mentees and mentors were there.
Guest of Honour - Dr. Saimond Ip
Mentors and Mentees listening carefully to
Mentees and Mentors.
Dr. Saimond Ip.
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Watermelon Cup
This year, the Watermelon Cup was held on two separated Sundays, 17th
and 31st of May. There were 12 teams each. The champions were Year 1991
on 17th May and Year 1998 on 31st May, 2009.
Participants on 17th May 2009.
Younger groups on 31st May 2009.
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News from Alumni
Comments and news from former teachers:
“Thank you very much for the copy of News from St. Paul’s which arrived a couple
of days ago. The booklet provides a wealth of information on the life of SPC - the
various activities of the students, both within the school and overseas. We are also
kept posted of what has happened in the school during the school year 2007-2008,
the different gatherings of the past students and the College Alumni. The booklet has
succeeded in bringing SPC to me despite the distance apart, thanks to the
commendable work of the editorial team. Well done!”
Ms. Bonnie Siu (Former teacher of SPC), Perth, Australia
Mr. Hui Chung Chi, former Vice Principal, shared his daughter’s wedding
picture with us: back row from left: Chiu Yu Sum (1985), the bride Cindy,
the groom, William Tsang (1985), Au Chi Ho (1985), Au Chu Lun (1985)
front row from left : Mr. Ng Kit Yan (former teacher); Rev. Jenny Nam (former
teacher); the bride’s parents, Mrs. Alice Hui and Mr. C. C. Hui; Mrs. Veronica
Leung and Mr. T.S. Leung (former art teacher)
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In the last alumni Newsletter, 2007-2008, Mr. Emerson
sent some photos from his London trip in May 2008,
showing some of the St. Paul's alumni and former
teachers he met there. Here are more photos from
that trip showing his former student Tse Sik Yan (1966),
now retired from a career in education in Hong Kong,
including Head of Science at Queen's College and
Principal of Shaukiwan Government School. Sik Yan's
two sons are studying in London, so he spends a lot
of time there. Also, he joined a lunch in Cambridge
with retired St. Stephen's Girls' College Principal, Dr.
Kay Barker, who now lives in Cambridge. The following
day Sik Yan received an MPhil degree from
Cambridge.
Tse Sik Yan and Mr. Emerson with Big Ben.
At Charlie Chan's restaurant in Cambridge with Dr. Kay Barker and other friends.
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1961
Class 61 has regular dinner gatherings usually the first or second Tuesday of each
month. Fellow classmates are informed through the Internet -- spbc_class61@yahoo.
com. Occasionally they meet with those who had emigrated overseas whenever
they come back to Hong Kong. They would like to share some historic photos with
us in this issue.
Class 1961
Party at Desmond’s home circa 1959
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Desmond’s Party in honour of teachers
circa 1959
At the SPCAA Beach House in South Bay
circa 1958
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Farewell Party for Tony and Li Hon Choi at Tony’s Home 1962
Reuben Chan and Wong Kai Ping returned to HK recently and Victor Lui arranged
dinner for them on 1st November 2008. Below are 2 photos taken on that occasion.
From left to right: Patrick Lau, KT Chu , KY Leung, Reuben Chan, Victor Lui and
KP Wong.
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1963
Paul Yue Hung Yung, (7A) our Head Prefect in 1963 told us that he has been
practicing as a general surgeon in Hong Kong since 1979. He married Rosaline W.S.
Chan in 1975 and now has 3 children, namely Pauline, Roger and Patrick. He
remains active in the monthly dinner gathering of Class 5A and 5B of 1961. Although
inactive in SPC activities in recent years, he said he would be always delighted to
receive news from the Alma Mater and is ready to lend a hand when need arises.
Desmond Yee took a picture with the Elected Legco Member Tsang Yuk Sing (1963) and
David Leung (1964).
1965
David Ko Kwok Choy (5B) retired from the Hong Kong Fire Services Department
since December 2000.
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1966
So Hau Leung (U6) has been appointed Chief Executive of the Hong Kong
Philharmonic Orchestra. He was selected out of 16 applicants- including ones from
Romania, Britain, Japan, India, the mainland and Hong Kong- and will start work on
6th July, 2009. So is currently a member of the orchestra’s board of governors as well
as its development committee. He will step down from these positions before taking up
his new role. So said he was thrilled about his new position and was looking forward to
working with the orchestra’s artistic director and its management. He was former
manager of the late Canto-pop queen Anita Mui Yim-fong.
1967
Joseph Yam Chi Kong (U6C) will retire in October 2009. He has been Chief
Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority since it was set up in April 1993.
1968
Attached is a recent photo of a gathering in CCC celebrating some of
the classmates’(68) "60th birthday". From left: Wong Chung Ming (5E), Cheung
Dick Man (5F), Au Hung Kay (5C), Chan King Hon (5F), Ching Cheong (5A)
and So Chiu Hung (5D).
Freddie H.K.Fu,(5E) M.D.,University of Pittsburgh Medical
Center or thopaedic surgeon, was named president of the
International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic
Sports Medicine (ISAKOS) at its Biennial Congress in Osaka,
Japan in April, 2009. Dr. Fu, who has been a member of the
ISAKOS Board of Directors for 10 years, will serve a two-year
term as president. In June 2009, he was awarded an honorary
degree from the Unirersity of Tsing Tao.
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1972
Man-chung Chan (F5) sent us this picture and told us about his reunion
with Francis Chui in San Francisco.
1978
Hui Chun (5A) is now Professor of the School of Business at the University of Hong Kong.
1979
Raymond Yim Chun Man (5A), founder of Hong Kong Social Enterprise Incubation
Centre, shared with us his mission on researching and developing social enterprises in
Hong Kong. Interested parties please visit this website:
www.methodist-centre.com/seic.
1980
Yiu Ming Kwong (6B) updated us that he is an Urologist in Princess Margaret Hospital
in Hong Kong.
1982
After almost three decades, CM Shun (U6C) had a re-union with Professor Cheng
Kai-ming who taught him physics at St. Paul's from 1979-80. Professor Cheng, now Senior
Advisor to the Vice-Chancellor and Chair of Education at HKU, was invited to speak to
CM's colleagues at the Hong Kong Observatory. Professor Cheng received a fulsome
applause from the audience after his inspiring talk "What is education for tomorrow like ?"
Standing on the right is Dr. Lee Boon-ying, the Director of the Hong Kong Observatory.
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1987
Johnny Au ( 6A )told us that he shared DVDs, produced by the St. Paul’s College
Foundation, with his classmates in Toronto during the Chinese New Year. They had
a good time and all enjoyed the memories and chatting induced by the many
photos and articles from the DVDs.
Front: Trevor Su, Andrew Penn,
Back: Archie Yeung Fu Kin,Johnny Au and Edmond Wong
1989
Vincent Mak W. S. (5F) studied in the UK in Natural Sciences. After getting his Masters
degree at Cambridge, he returned to HK and worked as a reporter. He received a
PHD in Business at the Chinese University of HK and will be moving on to teach at the
Judge Business School in Cambridge in July.
1990
Ronald Hui Kin Yip (5D) was promoted to Senior Tournament Director of the Hong
Kong Contract Bridge Association in 2006 and appointed as a member of the Board
of Tournament Directors in 2007. Ronald learnt bridge at St. Paul’s College in 1985. He
has been the Chief Tournament Director of the Rose Bowl (Hong Kong Inter-School Bridge
Competition) since 2001. His mission is to promote bridge in Hong Kong.
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1990
Dr. Stephen Ng Chee Sing (6B), visited the College and held vocal workshops from
6th January to 2nd February, 2009. Stephen is an opera, oratorio, recital, and new music
performer. Currently an Associate Professor of Voice at Stetson University in DeLand, Florida,
Stephen received his Doctor of Music in voice at Indiana University and his Master of
Music degree in voice at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. The
photo below was taken after the 'St John’s Passion' concert on 4th April, 2009 at
St John's Cathedral. Stephen was the lead soloist.
It was a happy occasion when so many St Paul's alumni and teachers gathered there
as performers and audience as well.
1991
We congratulate Danny Lau Wai Leung (5A) and Rita So on their wedding on 22nd November,
2008 at St. Stephen’s Church.
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1991
Patrick Yeung (5F) was married on 19th January, 2008. This photo was taken at the
Four Seasons Hotel, Central, Hong Kong.
From left: David Leung (4D 90), Warren Mak (7A 93), Herbert Au Yeung (7A 93) and
wife Vicky, the bride Christina and groom Patrick Yeung, Alan Lo (7B 93) and daughter
Ashlynn and wife Maggie and Lawrence Lam (6B 92)
1992
This picture was taken on 31st October 08, in a dinner gathering with retired Math teacher,
Mr Ho Ting Hoo. Eight alumni dined with Mr. Ho (retired in 2006) in a Chinese Restaurant
in Wan Chai. It makes the picture more precious on seeing our old buddy, Chan Ho
Pang becoming Pastor in Australia, we grasped therefore the opportunity to call
a dinner gathering with our Class-teacher, Mr. Ho during Chan's stop-over in HK.
Back row (from left) : Foster Li Wing Hong ; Adrian Cheung Kong Ho ; Andrew Wu Ho
Kuen ; Joseph Lee Sing Wing ; Ting Kin Hung
Front row (from left) : Ronnie Yeung Ting Pong ; Chan Ho Pang and Mr. Ho Ting Hoo
(our class-teacher, also teaching us Additional Mathematics)and Alton Lau Shuk Tung.
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Another dinner gathering organised by Ronnie Yeung with Mr. Chow Hoi Ping and Mr. Ho
Ting Hoo on 14th January 2009.
Back row from left: Cheung Yan, Wu Ho Kuen, Lau Suk Tung, Yeung Ting Pong
Front row from left: Lee Sing Wing, Mr. Chow Hoi Ping retired (PE Teacher), Mr. Ho Ting
Hoo (Add. Math & Class-teacher) and Tai Ming Chi
1993
Lam Chui Hei (5F) married Ada Kwan Man Yee on 18th April, 2009 at St. Stephen’s Church.
Congratulations!
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1996
Chan Ka Fai (5B) updated us that he is now currently a legal executive at a Hong
Kong law firm. He studied at HKU SPACE after the HKALE. David, Chung Chiu Yin, shared
the good news that he was married on 31st March, 2009, pictured below.
From Left: Jack Ho, Jacky Wong, Michael Tsang, Wallace Law, Janice Leung,
Hyacinth Mo, David Chung, Doris Leung, Ben Pang, Benny Chan, Derek Wong,
Tim Cheung and Jonathan Wong.
1998
Sam Chiu (F5) would like to share his family photo with us.
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1998
Dr. Philip Shiu-Kin Chan (7B) went to the U.K. in 1999 and completed his
first degree with First Class Honours in Science ( Chemistry ) at Manchester Metropolitan
University. Then in 2002, he joined the Department of Food Science in the University
of Leeds for a Master Degree course. He was then awarded the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy in Food Science. Now Philip is working as a research scientist at Food
Chain CIC, U.K.
2001
Leo Chan Chun Ting (5F), a relationship manager at the Bank of China (HK) volunteered
at the Beijing 2008 games. He served as a hall manager and provided translation
and customer services to foreigners. He enjoyed the month he spent in Beijing. He
hopes the wonderful Olympic memories will stay with him as well as the visitors.
2002
Lai Wing Fu (5E) wrote that he is now studying for a PhD degree in Chemical Biology at
the University of Hong Kong.
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Presentation of Plaques for Long Service
The following staff members were awarded long service plaques by the Principal in
recognition of their long years of service in the College:
Ten years
Mr. Mak Wing Wah, teaching Integrated Science, Phyiscal
Education and Computer Literacy
Miss Chan Luk Nam, teaching Chinese Language, Chinese
History and Putonghua
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Results of the 61st Hong Kong Schools Music
Festival 2009
Group
Results
Senior Choir (Singing in Foreign Language)
2nd
Intermediate Choir ( Singing in Foreign
2nd
Language)
Intermediate Choir (Singing in Chinese)
2nd
Senior Choir (Singing in Chinese)
2nd
Treble Choir (Anthems)
3rd
Madrigal Groups (with Billios Public School)
Merit
School Orchestra (Intermediate)
Merit
Woodwind Ensemble
Merit
Admissions to Tertiary Institutions
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
University of Hong Kong
29
25
31
18
26
33
22
24
24
26
21
20
The Chinese University of
Hong Kong
5
13
10
11
7
9
16
8
9
15
14
17
Hong Kong University of Science
& Technology
6
9
7
7
9
10
4
7
6
6
7
7
The Hong Kong Polytechnic
University
11
4
4
6
4
8
6
6
9
2
7
5
City University of Hong Kong
9
8
11
11
11
8
5
6
1
2
9
6
Hong Kong Baptist University
3
1
1
4
2
2
4
4
1
1
1
0
Lingnan University
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
5
0
2
2
0
The Open University of Hong
Kong
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Shue Yan University
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
Hong Kong Institute of Education
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
Institutions (Overseas)
0
0
0
3
3
2
6
3
11
4
4
6
Institutions (China)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Associate Degree / Higher
Diploma
0
0
0
6
9
4
9
10
18
16
11
15
Total
63
60
64
66
72
77
75
74
79
75
78
78
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Sports Achievements 2008-2009
Apart from Music, St. Paul’s also excelled at Sports. Let us take a look of our students’ achievements,
to name just a few:
Group
Result
Inter-School Swimming Championships
Swimming
[Division II] 2008: Overall Champion
Badminton
B Grade: Champion
Athletics
Championships 08/09 Division III (Area 3)
B Grade, C Grade & Overall :
1st Runner Up
Hockey
Inter-school Hockey Competition
Division III: Open Grade Champion
Hockey Youth League 08/09:
2nd Runner-up
Congratulations!
For individual results and photos, you are welcome to visit our new sports website:
http://pedspc.shutterfly.com/
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41st Joint School Science Exhibition
Our school won the Overall Champion in the 41st Joint School Science Exhibition (JSSE)
in August 2008. Congratulations! The establishment of JSSE aims at arousing public interest
in science, fostering scientific resarch, as well as encouraging co-operation among
local schools.
Awards won by St. Paul's College:
• Overall Champion
• Proposal Competition Champion
• Best Webpage Design Award
• The Best Booth Design Award
• The Most Popular Participating School Award
• Best Presenter Award 2nd Runner-up (Wong
Wai Sum, Vincent 7C)
Dr. Kennard , Mrs. Kennard, Mr. Wong Hon Wing, Mr. Mak Chi Ho
and Mrs. Chung Wong Yuen Har visited the JSSE Booth.
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Ms. Yu Siu Chun, adviser to the project team, took a picture with the students and the
team members at the JSSE booth.
Best Webpage Design in 42nd JSSE
Our College won the champion of the best webpage design in the proposal competition
in the 42nd Joint School Science Exhibition ( JSSE )! Congratulations!
Our school's JSSE team also entered the final round and will be one of the 24 schools
to join the JSSE in late August 2009. The theme of the 42nd JSSE is "Boundless Love through
Science". Our school team designed a product called "Thermo Protector".
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My Path to Cambridge – by Wong Hoi Lun (5F,2009)
This is a long story. The school Science Tour to Cambridge in 2007 inspired me and
studying in Cambridge became my target in life. I could foresee really keen competition
and I must achieve excellence. I planned to attempt 6 AS levels and 3 A levels
(including three mathematics subjects, physics, chemistry and economics) in
form 4, while other students are only taking 4-5 AS levels in their lower sixth form. I
have taken up leadership roles in various clubs and societies within and outside the
school. Stumbling blocks are never lacking in the process - I need to find all the
reference books, read them and study the past papers. When I read the application
forms for the GCE A-level exams, I realized that I need the support of the school, but
the school laboratory cannot provide support for a curriculum they have never taught.
Therefore, I had to look for an evening school to have myself trained in scientific
experiments and sign my applications. Before the practical exams, Mrs. Chung helped
me with my lab practice. The experience took my fear off the section quite unheard
of for a Form 4 student. In between the GCE A-level examinations, I had to take the
IELTS and I was lucky to have Mr. Ryan who helped me improve my writing skills.
It was really tough to do so many A-levels in one year. I had to give up much of my
leisure time. I had to train myself to go into the examination mode and work under stress.
There wasn’t any life before the examinations in January and June. Finally I got
distinctions in all subjects. Next came my application for college admission, the
faculty/subjects to apply for and writing my personal statement. Dr. Kennard
supported my choice of Cambridge and, thanks to the support of Mr. Ryan and Mr.
Yu, I wrote the personal statement, the reference letter, etc. Once the writing part
was done, I decided to apply for the most challenging college, the Trinity College. In
the last quarter of 2008, the university asked me to take a written test and an interview.
The written test was all about logical thinking, something quite new to me. Luckily
I got support from Mr. Ryan and a lot of help from a sixth form student in preparing
for the written test. I would like to give my thanks to Mr. Ryan who provided so much
support for my interview, written test, the reference letter and the IELTS throughout
the process. Then came the good news, Trinity College gave me an offer a month
later, and I had to work for the remaining 3 A-levels and the HKCEE.
I must say that the support from teachers, my friends and my classmates have played
an important role. I am thankful that I could be offered this opportunity to fulfill the
target of my life.
Interview with Felix Yeung (7B,2006)
1. Congratulations to you Felix! You will be studying for a Master of Music (MMus) at
the Royal Academy of Music in London. How do you feel about this?
I am totally excited about the programme. The atmosphere in London is very different
when compared to Hong Kong. We only have the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. However, London has a lot more orchestras and
even more beautiful music halls and opera houses, which are filled with concerts
almost everyday! I am sure I will miss Hong Kong, but I will miss London even more when
I return!
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2. How long will the programme be and what would you be studying mainly?
The programme will last for two years; I will mainly study conducting techniques,
singing techniques, as well as some analysis problems. The Academy's Choral Conducting
Department is famous for dealing with early sacred repertoire, for example, works
by Palestrina and Byrd.
3. What is Music to you?
This is a really nice question. In my seventh form, I helped the Senior Choir in the
Schools Music Festival, and I learnt one phrase from my choir members: Give Life to
Music and Give Music to Life. I would say Music is really my life now, as my major
study is Music, my part time jobs are music related, and I am sure my career path
is also music related!
4. How has St. Paul's Music shaped you?
When I entered St. Paul's in 1999, I had only achieved Grade 5 in piano and only
joined a children's choir for a few years. In St. Paul's, my exposure to Chinese
music led me to conducting the Chinese Orchestra of the school and later I had
the oportunity to work with the Senior Choir as a student conductor. The organ
accompanying hymns in the morning assemblies drew my attention and
now, I am an assistant organist at St. John's Cathedral. My involvement in the choirs,
as well as joining numerous study tours developed my love for choral music. So, I can
say St. Paul's has the "whole responsibility" to have shaped me now.
5. Do you think the Paulines love Music?
This is really a tricky question. In fact, Paulines love music. The older generation
(like me) would enjoy the preparation for the Schools Music Festival every year and
we enjoy every performance opportunity (and of course try our best to sing or play
well!). I am sure the older Paulines still love Music now. However, with the increased
workload of study and the amount of time spent on extra-curricular activities, our
boys seem not to be that concentrated and interested in choir or orchestra practice.
I was very honoured to be a choir member and represent the school in a choir. Anyway,
that is only my personal feeling about the boys, maybe I am wrong!
6. Would you like to say a few words to all the Paulines before you leave for London?
To the more mature Paulines, I must say thank you for
leaving us such a nice environment and unique tradition
to enjoy our time in St. Paul's. To the younger ones who
are still studying in St. Paul's, you should never waste your time
on computer games, but really enjoy the brotherhood you
have in St. Paul's. I am sure we all love our school. Viva
St Paul's!
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Global Classroom 2007 - 2008
1. School Choir Summer Music Tour- Austria
9th - 18th July 2008
A group of 33 students went to Graz to
attend the ‘World Choir Games 2008’. This
summer music tour provided students with
the opportunity to visit many famous places
in Austria and to attend various concerts during
the festival.
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2. History Study Tour to Spain
17th - 25th July 2008
22 students and 3 teachers spent the first four days
in Barcelona and visited UNESCO sites such as Casa
Mila, Pargue Guell, Hospital de Sant Paul, the Sagrada
Familia and Palau de la Musica. Besides, we
also visited Maritime Museum, Museum of Picasso
and the Gothic Quarter. Students got a glimpse
of Catalan Modernisme through the works of Antoni
Gaudi and the maritime development through the
exhibits in the Maritime Museum.
They then spent the next two days in Seville and
Cordoba. Students got a glimpse of Islamic culture
which was still well preserved in the southern part of
Spain. They also enjoyed the per formance of
flamenco which has its root in Seville.
T h e l a s t U N E S C O h e r i t a g e s i t e t h e y v i s i t e d
was Toledo. They were impressed by the magnificent
cathedral, Moorish mosques and a wealth of
history there. After the visit to this remarkable medieval
city, those who were interested in football visited
t h e M u s e u m o f R e a l M a d r i d F o o t b a l l C l u b .
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3. English Language Tour to Bromley [South London]
18 th July to 7th August 2008
The annual trip to the UK took place from 18th July until the 7th of August. The tour
consisted of 28 students from Forms 1-3, and five teachers from the College. The
students were housed with homestay families for the duration of the tour. The programme
consisted of a range of excursions and language enriching activities. Places they
visited included Westminster and Covent Garden, the Changing of the Guard at
Buckingham Palace, Parliament Square, Big Ben, Pall Mall, followed by a trip on the
London Eye.
4. Community Awareness Project: Harbin, China
26th June to 5th July 2008
The College has organised this community awareness programme with an aim to
enhance community mindedness amongst our students. A group of 12 students,
including 5 alumni, went to Harbin from 26th June to 5th July, 2008, where they
helped with some construction and repair works for a village school as well as taught
English to the school children there. It was the first year that our students took part in this
kind of meaningful service project, and it was a great opportunity for them to serve
the community and to help the less privileged children in Harbin.
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5. Summer Archery Training Tour - Taipei
11th to 17th July 2008
The training tour included three teachers, Mr. Yu Kam Ming, Mr. Ng Ka Wang and Mr.
Wong Wai Hou and fourteen incumbent archery team members. The 7-day archery
training in Taipei took place at Mingder High School and Wanfang High School.
6. Christian Union Tour - Australia
24th July to 2nd August 2008
The Christian Union Australian Tour held in August was well attended by forty-five students
and six teachers. The participants had a three-day tour of Sydney and we also held a six-day
gospel camp at Chaldercot, one of the Port Hacking Conference Centres of the Anglican
Diocese of Sydney. At the Chaldercot campsite, students enjoyed the adventurous
activities including climbing, kite flying, archery, orienteering, a wildlife talk, Survivor Quest,
Prussick, low ropes and hiking. They also attended exciting talks given by the youth
worker from the A
nglican Youthworks Department of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney.
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Geography Tour 2008: Walking in the Swiss Alps
21st to 30th July 2008
A group of 24 students and three teachers set off for Switzerland for this adventurous
trip. They started off by touring around Geneva and then set off for mountain Matterhorn,
Aletsch, Leukerbad, Hasliberg and mountain Jungfraujoch. They finished off in Zurich
and came home safely.
Badminton Training Tour, Seoul, Korea
3rd to 9th August 2008
The School Badminton Team organised the Badminton Training Tour to Seoul for 7 days in
August 2008. Altogether 15 students participated, accompanied by two teachers, Mr. S.
C. Tam and Mr. H. C. Ho. They had 16 hours of training and 2 hours of competition
within this training tour and the rest of the time was for sightseeing. The aim of the
tour was to offer team members opportunities to broaden their horizons and to receive
tough training. Fighting for the inter-school championship is another dream of our
team during the school year.
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CIT and Math - Teachers Visit to St. Mark’s School of
Texas, Dallas, USA February 2009
On February 16th to 24th, 2009, Mr. Bobby W.H. Poon and Mr. Alan K.H.Yuen went to
St. Mark’s School of Texas in Dallas, US for a seven-day study trip. St. Mark’s
School, founded in 1906, is a boys’ school which has about 800 students from Grade
1 to Grade 12 and about 100 teaching staff. Mr. Poon and Mr.Yuen observed some
mathematics and computer classes at the School and also had three half-day visits to
three independent schools in Dallas: Cistersian School, Greenhill School and Hockaday
School. On 21stFeburary 2009, Mr. Poon and Mr.Yuen set off to Houston together
with the mathematics team of St. Mark’s for the Rice University Mathematics Contest.
During the visits, Mr. Poon and Mr. Yuen were warmly hosted at Scott Gonzalez’s
house, the Dean of Campus of St. Mark’s. They enjoyed some wonderful Texas food
and were invited by the Head Master, Mr. Holberg, for an NBA game.
The two teachers gained invaluable experience throughout the visit and are
looking forward to further teacher/student exchange programmes between St. Mark’s
School of Texas and our College in the future.
Mathematics Department, St. Mark’s
School of Texas.
Mr. Bobby Poon Wai Hoi, The Principal
of St. Marks School of Texas, Mr. Arnold E.
Holtberg and Mr. Alan Yuen King Hang.
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Trip to Mayo College, India
From 9th to 12th March, 2009, Mr. C. H. Mak
(Vice Principal) and Mrs. Y. H. Chung (Assistant
Vice Principal) together with four Form Six
Science students (Chan Ka Wai, Chung Pui Hin,
Leung Hin Ming and Tong Dik Wai) visited
Mayo College. One of the aims of the trip
was to explore the likelihood of organizing
community services and exchange programmes
with India.
Often known as the ‘Eton of the East’, Mayo
College is home to generations of elites and
royalties who become the leaders of India
society ranging from esteemed politicians to
distinguished scholars. Tucked within the lush
surrounds of staggering courtyards bursting
with blooming flowers, the gleaming white
Greco-Indian school building graces the
skyline which is unsullied by an expansive
campus trailing off for more than ten miles
(even including a golf course!). So it seems natural for us to feel overwhelmed, if a
bit surreal, to attend a psychology class on human cognition with some of the most
promising minds of future India. The culture shock was yet further compounded with
the sight of a unique blend of cutting-edge technology (e.g. computer-assisted
teaching) and long tracing traditions like the ‘Holi’ festival. It is also called Festival of
Colours which celebrates the triumph of 'good' over 'bad'. This colorful festival, in
which people smear colored powder on each other in celebration of happiness and
fulfillment, bridges the social gap and renew relationships.
The activities in the trip included a variety
of cultural and educational experiences of
India which provided a rare opportunity for
our senior boys to broaden their horizons
and to exchange ideas and experiences
with their Indian counterparts.
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The 4th International Forum of Leading Schools:
How to Better Prepare Students for Global Higher
Education
Mr. Ngan Ka Hing and Mr. Dennis Yuen represented St. Paul’s
College to attend the 4th International Forum of Leading
School held in Xian from 6th April to 9th April, 2009. The 3-
day conference, organised by the European Union Education
Foundation (CHEER), was attended by more than 200 high school
principals and heads of education institutions from America,
Britain, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region to exchange
views about how schools can better prepare students
to keep pace with an ever-changing world. Keynote
speakers included Mr. Tony Little, Headmaster of Eton
College and Professor Dongdong Sun, from
Beijing University. The conference gave them
a rare opportunity to interact with high school
principals from various parts of China and a
glimpse of the education scene in China. For the
first time, they saw how high schools in China
try to strike a balance between keeping to
their traditional culture and yet being innovative
enough to equip their students for the challenges ahead.
They also found the school visit particularly worthwhile.
The delegates were invited to visit High School Attached
to Xian Jiaotong University and observed how science
and language classes were conducted. They were very
impressed when they were greeted with a number of
performances by talented students including a Chinese
dance, a Chinese martial art demonstration, an
orchestra performance and even a short musical.
While observing the facilities as well as lessons in the
school, they could not but notice the stark contrast
between the high-tech, state-of-the-art research
laboratories of the school existing side by side with
the rather traditional one-to-many, didactic and exam
driven teaching style of the teachers. All in all, the trip
was an eye-opening experience for both teachers
and for Mr. Yuen in particular, a good opportunity
for him to brush up his rather rusty Putonghua.
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Delving into Our Past
It is not always easy to uncover new and interesting snippets of information about St.
Paul’s College. This might seems a little surprising, given that our College is almost 160
years old. One would think that a great deal has been written over those years and
that the archives must be full of fascinating material.
Unfortunately, that is not the case. Student records, documents, letters, minutes and
so forth were largely destroyed during the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong and
take over of the old campus in Glenealy. All that remains are a few letters written by
the various Bishops of Victoria, in their capacity as Wardens of the College, which are
now housed in the Public Records Office in Kwun Tong.
However, the Bishops were required to report on the affairs of the College to the
Archbishop of Canterbury and the Church Missionary Society (CMS). So it is to the
United Kingdom that we must turn for more information. All the Bishops of Victoria in
the pre-war years, from George Smith to Ronald Hall, sent ‘regular’ reports to the
Archbishops of Canterbury and the CMS on a variety of matters affecting the College
including student enrolments, building programmes and, all too often, financial
difficulties.
All this material is housed in a wonderful collection of correspondence received by
the Archbishops of Canterbury at their London home, Lambeth Palace. The Reading
Room at the Library provides the perfect atmosphere for viewing these documents,
a privilege I experienced in the week before Easter. One cannot help but feel the
excitement when reading letters from each of the Bishops, written in their own hands,
communicating details about life in our College.
I did manage to obtain much useful information during my week’s visit to Lambeth
although there is still more to be done. I am now looking forward to delving into the
CMS archives held in a special collection at the University of Birmingham. I’m sure you
would agree; our history is so interesting!
John Kennard
Principal
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ALL SET FOR NEW SENIOR SECONDARY CURRICULUM
[NSS]
On 1st September 2009, our Form Four students will commence their new three-year
senior secondary programme leading to the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary
Education (HKDSE).
We set out to design an academic programme that gives our students more choices
and opportunities. They are offered not only a wide range of HKDSE electives to choose
from (including Physical Education, Visual Arts and Music), but also the option of taking
IGCSE examinations in some subjects. We also provide a framework for an integrated
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Students’ Visits - Leadership Conference to
Australia 2009
The Leadership Edge
St. Paul’s College boys are known to be sociable
and strong communicators. Once, in describing
the College boys, the former Principal, Mr. Ha, said,
’ Our boys have a long history of scholarship and
sporting and musical achievement, as well as service
to the community, but above all, they got on well
with each other , and became lifelong friends.’
In the 21st Century, the bonds that bind our student
body are no less, but a number of new challenges
face the SPC Graduates in this new millennium. In
an increasingly flat global landscape, can our
students communicate not just with their peers, but across borders as well? If the
experience of four Form 6 students is any guide, our students are well placed to bring
their leadership skills beyond Hong Kong’s borders with confidence, self-assurance
and self-awareness.
The Principal, Dr. Kennard, and the College Council determined that our students
were ready to take their place in the challenging ‘Leadership Edge’ programme
hosted by the Christ Church Grammar School in Perth, Western Australia. Virtually all
of the other students were from different ethnic groups, but all leaders from various
ISBC schools, It was interesting to note how easily our SPC boys blended in during
activities, sports and social situations. Even in challenging situations, such as climbing
the mast of the sailing ship Leeuwin, our boys found the leadership edge that they
needed to participate and succeed.
The programme will be run again next year and
we hope and trust that our students can keep up
their connections with leaders from other schools
in order to pave the way for the next group pf
leaders. In this way, their positioning as leaders will
remain strong within the SPC student community,
but also reach beyond this, to become leaders
in the international community. This year’s participants
(Jethro Pak, 6B; Billy Pang 6B; James Chan 6B; and
Nathaniel Lau 6C) all hold leadership positions
within the College, but as with most leaders, are
able to juggle their academic and leadership
positions well.
The Leadership Edge gave our students a great
opportunity to create and develop links with other
student leaders during their stay in Australia. We hope
that this opportunity will continue to enhance their leadership
skills her at the College and during their lifetime.
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Japanese Language and Cultural Tour
In view of our students' growing interest and students. Our students also had an
in the Japanese language and culture, opportunity to talk to the Japanese students
the school organised a tour to Japan about school life and other topics. During
during the Easter Holidays. The tour took the visit, our students got a clearer picture
place from 14th to 18th April, 2009. The of the Japanese educational system. Next,
number of student participants was18; they we went to Osaka Castle Park. We were lucky
were students from Forms 1-3, accompanied to see some cherry blossoms there. It was a
by the Vice Principal, Mr. Wong Hon Wing refreshing experience to stroll leisurely in
and three teachers, namely, Miss Emily the large park and admire the magnificent
Chan (teacher-in-charge), Mr. David castle.
Chan and Mr. Li Yu Hin.
On the third day, we took the bullet train
ride to Kyoto. The students went to Kiyomizu
Temple, Kinkakuji temple and Heianjingu.
They were delighted to find a wealth of
history. Then the students were taken to
Nishijin-Ori Kaikan and enjoyed a‘kimono
show’ there.
The students were also excited to visit Todaiji
Temple the next day. Groups of deer roamed
freely through the Nara Park and some
students purchased deer-crackers to feed
the deer in the park. In the afternoon, we
went to Nagoya to have a city tour to
learn about the local culture and history.
There were a series of activities for the The students were taken to the Nagoya
students including school and library visits TV Tower and Oasis 21 which looked like
in Osaka and cultural visits in Kyoto and a spaceship.
Nagoya. On 14th April, we set off for Osaka.
Upon arrival, we went to Rinku Town Outlet.
Then we got a glimpse of Shinsaibashi and
Dotonbori. We headed for our hotel after dinner.
The highlight of the tour was the visit to Senri
International School. On the second day,
we visited the school with excitement. The
Principal, Vice Principal, the English Teacher
and senior form students showed us around
the school. We were greatly impressed by
the serene environment, lovely campus
and the myriad facilities, like the football
pitch, the indoor swimming pool and the On the last day of the trip, the students
cosy library. We also visited four classes, visited a local temple. It was fortunate that
and it was an enjoyable experience to we could see a traditional wedding ceremony.
observe an English debate lesson, an English It was an interesting experience. Then we
discussion lesson, a history lesson and an art went to the ‘Noh’ Theatre and were
lesson. The small class size did encourage introduced to this classic Japanese drama
more active participation of students and for a short while. Afterwards, we got ready
enable a good interaction between teachers to go to the airport and left for Hong Kong.
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Through this tour, the students had plenty of
opportunities to experience Japanese culture and
deepen their understanding of the Japanese way
of life. Thanks to the cooperation and collaboration
of the tour organizing group with our parents and
teachers, the tour was a successful one. We
would like to express our heartfelt appreciation
to the Principal and the College Council for their
generous support of the global classroom initiative.
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Students’ Visits - Community Awareness Project-
Eye Screening in Luoyang 2009
To enhance community-awareness qualities among students at St. Paul's College,
we offered students a 5-day community awareness project to serve the needy.
This project allowed our students to assist in the eyes screening service for the orphans
of the Luoyang Children's Home and children with hearing impairment from the Lions
Club of Central Xinan Xian Special School as well as students from the area. Out of
the 265 children screened, the eye-sight of one-third cannot be salvaged because
their eye problems can only be treated at an early age. With the remaining two-thirds,
117 were provided with free prescription glasses and 5 had received cataract surgery.
The English Department organized an English Fun Day which helped raise over HK$5,000
to be donated to Luoyang for cataract operations.
Apart from the service, the group also visited a few places of interest such as the
Shao Lin Temple and the Tulip Garden. The service was truly meaningful and
unforgettable, with many life experiences and friendships being gained. It had
brought our students a new level of awareness of community needs.
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SPC Alumni Association of Vancouver
The SPC Alumni Association of Vancouver held a reunion dinner on 19thJanuary 2009
in Vancouver. The names of the participants are as follows:
7 O'clock and clockwise
Melissa Wong, Jane Yeung, James Yeung, Peter Wu, C.K. Lai, Boniface Lau, Portia
Lau, Doreen Li, May Leung, Eddy Wong
7 O'clock and clockwise
Tony Wong, Florence Wong, Karen Chan, Henry Chan, James Yip, King Li, Thomas
Leung, Lily Lee, Wing Lee
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St. Paul’s College Alumni Association-Ontario
On 24th June 2008, we hosted a dinner
reception for Dr. Kennard and Mrs.
Kennard, Mr. YUNG Yick-cheung and
his wife Mrs. Shirley YUNG. Dr. and Mrs.
Kennard came to Toronto for attending
a conference. Both Mr. and Mrs. Yung are
former teachers in St. Paul's. They came
to Toronto this time for a family visit.
Alumni in Toronto meet regularly at the
"Third-Wednesday Luncheon" gatherings.
The Board of Directors of our alumni association
also meets monthly to plan for association
activities. Visit the www.spcalumni.com and
we would catch them up with their upcoming
news! The Ontario Alumni Association of St.
Paul's College, Hong Kong (OAASPC)'s 2009
AGM cum Spring Social Dinner and Mahjong
King Tournament will be held on Saturday,
9th May, 2009. The tournament is strictly
"gambling free" with no money involved.
In August 2008, we had the honour to have
Mrs. Speak with us for a couple days in Toronto.
She was the wife of our late Principal, Rev.
Speak, in addition to being a geography
teacher in St. Paul's. We hosted a dinner
reception for Mrs. Speak on August 28th, and
accompanied her to see the Niagara Falls
on another day -- a real test on how much we
still remember as her former students about our
geography lessons.
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North American Reunion
What is believed to be the largest-ever gathering of St. Paul's College Class of 1966
alumni in North America took place in early July in 2008 in Toronto, Canada. The inspired
brainchild of Nico Choi and Tennyson Ng, this historic gathering was almost a year in the
planning and making, and took tremendous organizational skills on the part of Nico and
Tennyson, as well as Nelson Cheng and Joseph Tang, and other classmates who resided
in the Toronto area. Thanks to their diligence, generosity and efforts, it all came off
"splendidly," as our teacher Mr. Emerson would probably have said.
A number of classmates came from various parts of the United States for this reunion
(Mike Chung from Massachusetts, Henry Gaw from California, Wallace Ip from Ohio,
John Leung from Arizona, and Frank Ng from California) but the "long-distance" prize
went to Joseph Ip who resides in Hong Kong but happened to be visiting family in
Toronto. It was also fortuitous that Fred Cheng and Enoch Mo, who are Canadian
residents but not from the Toronto area, were also available for the event. Indeed, it was
providential in such ways that made such a large gathering of old friends possible and
allowed such a large number of us to meet with classmates whom we had not seen for
such a long time – in many cases, over forty years of separation. The occasion was also
greatly enriched by the opportunity that the reunion afforded us to get to know one-
another's spouses and families.
(Front row from left: NG Sai-Tak, Fred Cheng Man-Him, John Leung, Alex Lau Hoi-
Shing, Timothy Leung Kam-Fai, Bill Ip Ka-Biu, Joseph Tang Jo-Yan, Gordon Jang
Kwok-Tung , Steve Wong Sai-Ho and Chan Kar-Wah.
Back row from left: Franklin Ng Yung-Cho, Nelson Cheng Yiu-Hing, Henry Gaw,
Joseph Ip Chung-Sang, Wallace Ip Shing-Yiu, Tong Biu, Mike Chung Wai-Chung, Fu
Tze-Kin, Enoch Mo Yiu-Chor, Tennyson Ng Chung, Tony Tam Man-Kwong and Nico
Choi Lap-Chung.
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The Class of 1966
Annual Reunion Dinner
There is very little doubt but that the alumni of the Class of ‘66 are among the most
active and most loyal supporters of the College. They were the first class to hold
a reunion dinner in the renovated Wong Ming Him Hall on 3rd November 2008. An
evening of joyful reminiscence took place in this Hall which so many remembered
from more than 40 years ago as students.
Teachers in attendance:
Mr. Peter Kwok (Teacher); Ms. Josephine Ho (SPC Foundation Secretary);
Mr. Ng Chi Him, Kenneth (Teacher); Mrs. & Dr John Kennard (Principal); Mr.
Geoffrey Emerson (Teacher); Mr. Yung Yik Cheung (Teacher); Mr Mak Iu
Kwan,Kevin (Teacher); Mr. Yuen Chik Kam (Teacher).
Prizewinning Paintings
In April 2008, a dozen alumni and their wives gathered in the Manulife Building
(former Lee Garden Hotel) to view the beautiful paintings of Hong Kong flowers
painted by George Tang Kwok-Wing. Now a solicitor, George made good use of
his excellent artistic skills which had been shown even when he was a student, and
his paintings of flowers were chosen by the Hong Kong Post Office to be used for
a series of six beautiful stamps, issued in March 2008, ranging in value from $1.40
to $5.00.
(From Left: Mrs Betsy Tse, Tse Sik-Yan, Mrs Patricia Cheung, Philip Cheung Kok
-Kee,Henry Shum Kun-lam, Sonny Yau Tai-Nin, Geoffrey Emerson, George
Tang Kwok-Wing, Mrs Veronica Tang, Patrick To Pak-Wo, Mrs. Cynthia Law, Robert
Law Chi-Lim, Edward Sin Wing-Sang)
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Oxfam Trailwalker 7th to 9th Nov 08 - SPC66 team number 0066
Philip Cheung Kok- Kee, Lawrence Ip Ka-Lam, Henry Shum Kun-Lam and Sonny Yau
Tai-Nin took part in one of the biggest charity walks in Hong Kong and finished as
the oldest first timers (average 59.75 years old) to complete the walk.
The team of 4 began the 100 km walk on Friday morning and finished early Sunday
morning. At the finish line, they were greeted and presented with their certificates
by a long-time Trailwalker as well an Oxfam consultant, Lo Wing-Lok (Class of ’72),
and Mr Emerson was also there to welcome them and say, ‘well done, extremely
well done’. Other helpful supporters were their classmates Lo Chun-Kay and Simon
Yim Chi-Ming, as well as ex-Trailwalker and current marathoner Alan Lo Kin-Hing,
(Class of ’93). The team raised $246,750 and won 2 awards by Oxfam; one for
champion of the Individual Team group and the one for an Outstanding Fundraising
Team. Will SPC66 again participate in 2009? Certainly in spirit, if not in actuality. Let’s
hope more St. Paul’s teams will decide to take part as well.
(From left: Lo Wing-Lok, Philip Cheung Kok-kee, Lawrence
Ip Ka-Lam, Henry Shum Kun-Lam, Sonny Yau Tai-Nin, Geoffrey
Emerson.)
Friends from overseas
With the visits from England of Mrs. Christine Speak and Colonel Michael Stewart,
son of Col E.G. Stewart, for the 2008 Speech Day on 5th December 2008, as well
as the Stewart Dinner and establishment of the St. Paul’s College Foundation on 6th
December 2008, the Class of ’66 was very involved. Mrs. Speak had taught many of
them geography and her husband, Geoffrey Speak, was Principal while they were
students. The class invited them for yum cha on 10th December 2008.
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(Seating from left: Simon Yim Chi-Ming, Mrs. Christine Speak,
Mr.Emerson, Colonel Michael Stewart. Standing from left: Tse Sik-Yan,
Philip Cheung Kok-kee, Lawrence Ip Ka-Lam, Henry Shum Kun-Lam)
A Marathon Runner
On 8th February, Chan Yuk-Choi participated in the Standard Chartered Marathon.
He started running in 2001and has joined a number of public races including the Hospital
Authority New Year Run, a half marathon and finally full marathons. Yuk-Choi will be retiring
next year and already is planning to do much more running then, and perhaps another
Oxfam Trailwalker.
Green Power Hike
On 28th February 2009, the SPC66 four who completed the Trailwalker as mentioned
above again hit the road, or rather the Hong Kong Trail, for a 50 km Green Power
Hike from the Peak Tower on the Peak to Big Wave Bay. They completed this fund raising
campaign for environmental protection and education. In addition to the original four,
the Principal Dr. John Kennard, and Yim Chi-Ming also joined the Hike.
From left: Simon Yim Chi-Ming, Henry Shum Kun-Lam, Dr. John Kennard,
Philip Cheung Kok-kee, Lawrence Ip Ka-Lam, Sonny Yau Tai-nin
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1983 Reunion Dinner
On 22nd November 2008 over 100 old boys from the class of 1983 and their families
came back to SPC to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of their graduation. Many
retired teachers, including Mr. CK Yuen, Mr. HP Chow, Ms. Josephine Ho, Mrs. Shirley
Yung and Mr. Ho Ting Hoo were also present. Many alumni had not come back to their
Alma Mater for many years and were pleased to see the impressive development
of SPC in recent years. All who were there enjoyed a very happy evening and
agreed that another event should be held again in the near future.
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1991 Reunion Dinner
On 1st November 2008, the class of 1991 had their first ever reunion dinner. More than
80 paulines and their family members filled 9 tables at the New Wing of the CCC.
The slideshow shown during dinner had brought back a lot of good memories and
laughter. The Quiz about SPC demonstrated that they still remembered their Alma
Mater well. A souvenir counter was set up and a lot of them had bought things such as
SPC sports vests. Everyone attended had an enjoyable night. They would also like to
thank Fu Gor for helping them sort out some of the memorial products.
Class 1991
Beer Competition
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The Stewart Dinner
“It has been written that the Golden Years for St. Paul’s College were those under
the leadership of the Stewart brothers.” This is a direct quote from the Principal’s
Message printed in the souvenir programme of the Stewart Dinner.
In the same booklet, Archbishop Paul Kwong supplied us with a brief history :- “The
Stewarts were family of achievers -----St. Paul’s College re-opened in 1909 under the
leadership of the Reverend Arthur Dudley Stewart, the new Principal. In 1915, Kathleen
Stewart, sister of Arthur and Evan, opened St. Paul’s Girls’ School. The Revd Arthur
Stewart retired in 1930 and was succeeded by his brother Evan George Stewart, the
8th Principal. ------Following the restoration of peace in 1945, St. Paul’s College was
amalgamated with St. Paul’s Girls’ School to become St. Paul’s Co-educational
College. Colonel Stewart worked tirelessly with others and re-opened St. Paul’s College
in Bonham Road in 1950 where he continued as Principal until his death in 1958.”
The dinner was organised to celebrate the life and work of Colonel Evan George
Stewart, Principal 1930-1958. We were honoured to have his son, Colonel Robert
Michael Stewart, O.B.E., T.D., D.L., to be our special guest. We were also delighted
to have Mrs. Christine Speak, wife of the 10th Principal Rev. Speak, coming from
the UK to join us on such a special occasion. To add colour to the evening, our Music
Department put up wonderful performances as the main part of our entertainment.
For once the School Hall became a banquet hall with alumni and teachers from
across the years, dating back to the fifties. Despite the threat of the financial crisis,
the newly established St. Paul’s College Foundation, which hosted the dinner, received
a lot of encouragement in the form of donations. We are grateful to our guests for
their support and generosity. These donations will provide support to school projects,
scholarships and e-learning.
On behalf of the St. Paul’s College Foundation, I would like to express my deepest
gratitude to everyone who has made this such a memorable occasion.
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On behalf the College, Dr. Kennard presented a framed photo to Guest of Honour,
Colonel Michael Stewart.
The Doone Brothers Traveling Fund
St. Paul’s College would like to cultivate community awareness through service
projects in the poorer parts of the mainland and overseas. With the kind donation from
our alumnus, Mr. Tenny Doone, the Doone Brothers Traveling Fund has been established
to provide opportunities for students of various learning abilities to gain other learning
experiences through service projects overseas. This Fund will be publicized in the school
newspaper as well as “News from St. Paul”, the latter being distributed to all students
as well as members of the alumni. Students may apply through the tour organizer.
We are grateful to Mr. Doone for his generosity and his effort in pooling resources
from his brothers to provide the school with the funds to nurture our younger generation.
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Acknowledgement
St. Paul’s College Foundation Limited would like to express sincere gratitude to the
following donors:
Class 1966
Class 1967
CHAN Henry
CHOW Wai Keung
SIT Kin Ming
CHAN Kin Wai
HO Chung Ping
TSUI Fuk Sun ,Michael
CHAN Yan Nam, Ian
KEUNG Che Hoi, Edmund
WONG Chung Pak ,Thomas
CHENG Wai Keung
LAW Laurence
WONG K.M. Arthur
CHEUNG Chun Sing
LAW Sai Kit, Alex
WOO Pak Yuen Billy & Others
CHOI Kim Lui
LEE S.K. Richard
2008-2009 Students & Parents
1A
1D
2A
AHIM Kho
CHAN Mei Wa
CHAN Fu Keung
CHAN Pui Pui ,Anna
KEUNG Yui Fai
CHEUNG Chi Leung, Gary
CHANG See Mun, Lili
LIM Susie E.
2B
CHENG Yee Ling, Annie
MAK Wei Yee, Susan
FONG Yik Lam
LEUNG Chung Kong, Tony
TAM Fu Keung, Benjamin
LAU Choy Sheung Hing
LEUNG Chi Wah
WONG Wai Yin
YUEN Tak Chun Derick
LU Ze Qing
WONG Yuk Chun, Amy
2C
WONG Tin Cheung
1E
CHOI Wai Wing
WU Chi Kwong
AU Chi Kwan
KUAN Tou San, Samson
1B
CHAN Ming Chak
TANG Chun Hang
CHIN Eric
CHAU Po Hong
2D
FONG K.Y.
CHOW Lai King
CHOI Shing Yan
FUNG Kin Yue
LEE Jim Ou
HONG Man Hay
LAU Chun Hon
NG Shiu Lun
LAU Wai Sum, Mustang
LAU Yik Long, Vito
SHUM Woon Tan, Tany
LUI Hon Chuen
LI Wai Kwan
TAM Sui Fong
NG Irene
NG Mei Wing
1F
SO Ho Wan
1C
Mrs. WONG
SUEN Suk Fong
LEUNG Sin Tsz
LI Hon Nga
2E
LIU Yau Sin
LI Wai Keung
Mrs. FU
MAK Tze King
CHAN Clara
LAU Siu Wan
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2F
4A
5F
CHINA INVESTMENT
CHENG Au Lai Chun
CHOY Si Ho
INFORMATION LTD.
LAW Shiu Hung
CHU Oi King
LI Chi Wa
4B
HUI Hon Wing
LO Siu Lop
CHUEN Kwok Wai
WONG So Wah
POW Chang Wai Man
SANG Margaret
4C
6A
3A
LAM Wai Sum
CHEE Yin Yiu, Mimi
CHEUNG Wei Yee, Winnie
TAI Bik Heung, Lilian
WONG Kwok Chuen, James
CHOI Wai Sun
4D
6C
3B
LAM Wai, Karen
CHENG Mei Ling, Jennie
YIU Fu Keung
NG Suk Ching
SIN Chi Wai, Donald
3C
TSE Kong Siu Ling
CHEUNG King Lam
4E
7B
CHUI Hiu Fung, Roy
TSANG Kwok Leung
LUK Tsui Ling
LI Yiu Fai
WONG Din Tat
7C
LIN Man Kuen
4F
WAI On Na, Anna
WAN Thomas
LEUNG Suet Mui, Cherry
TANG Pak Hang
3D
LO Yin Chun
YUEN Pak Hei, Bruno
Mrs. WONG
AU Lik Sang
5A
Stewart Dinner Appeal
CHAN Tak Chung
CHAN Lok Man
AU YEUNG Herbert
CHO Hee Chuen
5C
CHAN Yuk Choi
LEUNG Lai Wah
CHAN Suet Lai
CHANG Andrew
3E
LAM Theresa
IP Lut Chee, David
Ms. May WOO
5D
LEE K.Y. , Anthony
CHUN Yuet Yin
WONG Wan Wan
TING Woo-Shou, Kenneth
SO Oi Ching, Caroline
5E
Year of 1979
TSE Hiu Yeung
CHAN Chun Shing, Eric
YAN Moon Kwong
CHAN Ho Ming
LAU Wai Fong, Joanna
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News From St.Paul’s Primary School
Greetings to you all, friends of St. Paul’s!
Into the sixth year we have run the School under the Direct Subsidy Scheme, and the
Primary School (PS) had our first Comprehensive Review (CR) in November and
December 2008. We received the CR Report in April. We are pleased to note that
many of the School’s good practices were recognised by the CR Team and our efforts
and achievements affirmed. One of the strengths of the School, as pointed out by the
CR Team, of which I feel very proud, is the harmonious relationships among the
stakeholders in the PS. What the CR Team could not see is the intimate feelings shown
by the boys who have left the School, feelings that always warm my heart.
One cold winter day, during an informal meeting with the Senior Teachers, I was told
that some big boys (from SPC, of course) were waiting to see me. It is not unusual
for SPC boys to ‘come home’ to see their fellow schoolmates and teachers during the
lunch hour, especially during the first few weeks of a new school term, or after the
Christmas Carol Service or Easter Service, and they are always welcome.
Sometimes, they bring home cookies, chocolates or drinks to give the teachers a treat,
or even flowers.
That winter day, however, was an ordinary school day. Of course I knew that 12 F.3
and F.4 boys came to the PS with a social worker to run an activity with our JC2.
The activity finished at 3.15 pm, but after most of the boys were dismissed, five big
boys (Willie Cheng, Matthew Siu, Alex Lo, Alvin Yau and Jacky Mak) stayed on in
the foyer chatting to one another. Around 4.30 pm, I ended the meeting and invited
them into my office. There was one new face; obviously he had not been to our little
school before. He expressed that he found the PS a lovely place and that he would
also like to meet with me. The other boys talked about their good old days and their
discovery of new venues in the campus. They asked me about the new PS building
under preparation. We talked about Paul’s Action (service tours) in the PS and SPC,
and they were eager to know when they could join one. They were all grateful that
SPC and the PS had provided them with new and meaningful learning experiences.
This is one of those things I cherish in my life – you, my big boys, coming home to serve
the little ones, to share with me your views about what is going on around you or in
the world, a recent experience you ventured or even a painful one from which you
learned a lesson, or simply to show that you miss the School and the people here.
Your home-coming means a lot to us. Please remember: you are always welcome,
and that you are always part of us.
Yvonne CHAN, Principal
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You are welcome to purchase the following souvenirs to support St. Paul’s College
Foundation Limited, interested parties please go to the College Office for enquires
and order.
DVD: Scope (ever published, up to September 2008)$100
Wayfarer (ever published, up to September 2008) $200
Key rings: $100 Leather, $60 metal
Watch: (Limited Edition) $220
本之智為是主上畏寅
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
