活動紀錄
The First victory with our Senior English debating team
On 19th October 2023, our senior debate team 4B Rainbow Chau, 4E Chara Yip, and 4B Ali Tsui, led by their team coach Mr. Hedley and Mr. Au, won their first match of the year with the affirmative side. Students worked hard and beat the team of STFA Cheng Yu Tung Secondary School on the motion ‘This house would require the unemployed to participate in community work to be eligible for social welfare.’
Before the debating competition, I was very nervous and nearly cried. Although this was my third time being the concluding speaker, I was still afraid of messing up.
When it was my turn to conclude the affirmative team’s argument, I felt a heavy weight hovering over my shoulders. As the third speaker, I generally speak for 3 minutes to deliver two to three rebuttals and a conclusion. Due to nerves, I was only able to speak for 2 minutes and 46 seconds, which barely passed the minimum requirement of 2 minutes and 45 seconds. I was worried that my performance might make our team lose. My teammates, Chara and Rainbow, noticed my emotions and comforted me.
When it came to the result announcement, to my surprise, we won and Rainbow was awarded the best speaker. Our team had a tough fight, as the situation was not in our favour, but we strived to do our best. This debating competition was truly a roller coaster, but I also learned that when life presents a challenge, there are always people supporting you. I want to thank Mr Hedley, Mr Au, and my teammates’ support and encouragement. Thank you!
Tsui Yuen Tung Ali (4B14)
It was certainly not an easy feat, considering we were up against formidable opponents. As the first speaker, I strived to stay calm and aim for the best. Even though I stuttered a lot and made a few mistakes during the nerve-wracking 3 minutes and 13 seconds, I believed I delivered reasonable arguments supported by logical evidence. My teammates also showcased effort and responded swiftly to challenges from our opponents. In the end, we were thrilled to know that we won and that I was awarded the best speaker.
This competition was an exciting and euphoric experience. I wish to express my gratitude to Mr Hedley and Mr Au for their guidance along the way. I look forward to our second debating competition which will be very soon.
Chau Wing Kwan Rainbow (4B04)
Champion – PolyU Invitational English Speech Contest
On the 7th of October, 5B Mary Mikfung Thewe attended the PolyU Invitational English Speech Contest. After 3 weekends of training provided by PolyU, the final involved poetry reading, persuasive speaking and impromptu speaking in three successive rounds. After each round, the top 50% were allowed to move onto the next round. Facing off against 50 students from 25 different schools in Hong Kong, Mary claimed the prize for best poetry reading and overall champion for the whole competition.
Results:
Overall
Champion: Mary Mikfung Thewe (Hong Kong True Light College)
1st Runner-up: Lin Wei Xin (St. Paul’s Co-educational College)
2nd Runner-up: Sung Hei Yan, Christopher (Victoria Shanghai Academy)
Individual Category
Poetry Recitation: Mary Mikfung Thewe (Hong Kong True Light College)
Persuasive Speech: Sung Hei Yan, Christopher (Victoria Shanghai Academy)
Impromptu Speech: Lam Chung Ching (Lai King Catholic Secondary School)
‘A mountain of emotions welled up in me as I heard my name being called to the centre of the stage. To become champion was surely not something I was expecting, yet to say I was happy would be the understatement of the century.
Initially, I was not planning to win. I had always been insecure about my public speaking skills and never thought I was good enough. But as the training workshops progressed and I met many incredible people who had their own drive and passion, it pushed me to want to be as good as them. My motivation to work as hard as I could grew day by day, and it was not going to stop.
I learnt many things during the contest, like being a better public speaker, thinking on the spot, and manipulating language to fit how I want it to. Yet the most impactful lesson the contest taught me was confidence, not only on the stage but in life. I found myself coming out of my shell more and not fearing what others thought. I no longer cowered in front of my insecurities, but learnt to embrace and soon overcome them.
The task of writing a good-quality script in the span of two weeks was definitely the most daunting part of the contest. Often, it takes me months to complete a speech script that I am satisfied with, hence, my boundaries were certainly being tested. Yet due to this short time frame for preparation, it taught me to manage my time better, something I used to be terrible at. It also taught me to write more clear-cut and in a more organised fashion, which is a valuable skill to possess.
Overall, I had the time of my life participating in the contest and I will hold all the memories of it dear to my heart.’ – 5B Mary Mikfung Thewe
S3 Beach Clean-up – 2023 Oct 13
On the 13th of October, we went to the Shek O Back Beach for an English activity. When we heard this news, we were feeling shocked and confused at first. We didn’t expect to have fun there, but this experience changed our views. We went there by a school bus. After around half am hour, we arrived. The guide led us to the Back Beach and there was lots of rubbish on the beach. After listening to the instructions, we started to clean up. During the process of cleaning, we actually found that we had a lot of fun and we really enjoyed it. Wind blew and the sound of the sea made us relax. Although we just worked for an hour, the results were surprising. We collected 143kg of rubbish! The whole activity was meaningful and we loved it. In this activity, we have learnt that protecting the Earth’s environment is really important. As a member of the Earth, we all have the responsibility to keep the Earth clean and make a better living for everyone. The sea is beautiful and we shouldn’t destroy it.
3A Annie Koh Wai Yan
STEM總動員：培菁女性創效基金
本校5B 陳愛瑤同學於2023年10月7日獲邀到香港電台普通話台「新人類、大世界」節目中接受直播訪問。
陳同學曾於上年度參與了「鄭余雅穎培菁女性創效基金」的不同活動，在節目中分享當中的不同體會及經歷，並就成為未來女性領袖特質分享見解。
可按以下檔案收聽節目:
http://www.hktlc.edu.hk/data/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/RTHK-Boardcast.mp3
或到香港電台網站收聽:
https://www.rthk.hk/radio/pth/programme/newpeople/episode/910407
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劍擊學界比賽
劍擊是一項具有挑戰性和技巧性的運動，需要不斷的練習和努力。這些同學們的認真練習和努力將有助於提升他們在比賽中的表現，並獲得更多的寶貴經驗。
參加21-22/10/2023學界劍擊賽對於學生們來說是一個很好的機會，他們可以與其他學校的劍擊選手切磋，學習和觀察他們的技術和策略。這種交流和競爭能夠激發他們的潛力，並提供成長的機會。
S4 Mooncake Drive
After a restful summer holiday, the English department kicked off the school year with the Mooncake Drive activity as we approached the Mid-Autumn Festival. The Festival is not only a time for family reunions and mooncake indulgence, but it is also an opportunity to extend our care and support to those in need. In the Mooncake Drive activity, our S4 students took charge of organising the mooncake donation campaign for the organisation — FeedingHK, an organisation dedicated to reducing food waste and feeding the underprivileged members of our community.
To promote the mooncake donation activity, the S4 students designed infographics and did presentations in classrooms to raise awareness for the grave issue of food wastage. Students also set up dedicated collection points around the school premises to receive mooncake donations, encouraging everyone to contribute by donating excess mooncakes. Students, parents, and staff came together to contribute generously.
In form four, we participated in an activity called the ‘mooncake drive’. To promote this activity, we had to present in front of different forms about this project, hoping to motivate the students to donate their mooncakes! “Little things matter”, by engaging in this together, we can make a huge impact on the reduction of food waste.
Even though I felt a bit nervous when doing the presentation, I’m glad that I had the chance to partake in this event. I was happy with how our presentation turned out to be. I even gained more awareness for social issues on food waste and climate change during and after the project.
Yip Ho Ching, Chara 4E
Through the mooncake drive project, I have learnt about how serious the issue of food wastage is in the world and how we can help the world with some easy actions. I’ve also learned how to make infographics and organise different data, which I can also use in the future for other subjects if needed. Stating the information and adding different images to the poster is so fun! I was very nervous about the presentation because it was my first time presenting it in front of other schoolmates, but this was such a fun learning experience.
Ip Hei Tung, Renee 4E
S4 students presented in classrooms of all levels to appeal to support
Posters and infographics designed by S4 students to raise awareness on food waste
Students and staff, including the Principal, supported the mooncake drive, donating surplus mooncakes
S4 Feeding HK visits
On 18 Sep and 5 Oct, groups of S4 students visited a local food bank, Feeding HK, an organisation dedicated to reducing food waste and redistributing donated food to the underprivileged. Apart from learning about the history and operation of the NGO at their warehouse, students volunteered as a labour, learning how to sort out and group donated food based on expiry dates and packing surplus food donated by supermarkets and manufacturers into goody bags, which will be redistributed to the needy grassroots. Gaining satisfaction from their meaningful work, students learned deeply that there are lots of people who need their help in the community, fostering their sense of commitment to care about the community.
This is a meaningful and rewarding experience for us. Working as a team, we cooperate and communicate with each other, making friendships. We also understand how serious the food waste and hunger problem is in our society. Corporates would throw away even perfectly fine and delicious ice creams by tonnes – luckily they were donated to the food bank and offered to volunteers as a complimentary treat! Moreover, it helps the community to reduce food waste and tackle the problem of overflowing landfills, reducing carbon emissions to alleviate climate change. This visit is an unforgettable memory for us.
Li Yeuk Ching, Katie 4B
In the visit, we learned about Feeding HK’s mission, and we were actually involved in food packaging, which benefited us by making us learn the importance of division of labour when we were assigned different roles. I learned what the actual work a food bank does, teamwork and also got some surprising rewards (an ice cream!) after our experience of ‘labour’. As happiness lies in helping others, I felt happy and satisfied in the voluntary work. That’s a meaningful experience!
Lau Wing Sum, Isis 4B
Students learned about Hong Kong’s food waste problem and the operation of the food bank
Taking up different roles in packaging donation bags taught students about teamwork
Big smiles on teachers’ and students’ faced showed the joy of volunteering
A meaningful and enjoyable visit to Feeding Hong Kong – Feed People not Landfills!
參觀東華學院
升學講座及參觀東華學院，擴闊學習視野，讓學生參觀醫學大樓及體驗護理學學生的日常上課點滴。
2023 True Light Joint-School MWS Toronto Language Camp
From the 9th to 29th of July, our students embarked on an unforgettable trip to Canada. During their stay at the Victoria College of The University of Toronto, they had the opportunity to explore the city and countless attractions while enhancing their English skills through immersive and interactive lessons, creating a unique and enriching experience for all.
Upon arriving in the city, the students were introduced to a vibrant culture that was different from Hong Kong. From the iconic CN Tower to the charming Kensington Market, they witnessed the beauty of Canada. Apart from sightseeing, the students participated in English lessons organised by MWS Camps at Victoria College in the University of Toronto, immersing themselves in the language and gaining a deeper understanding of foreign culture. In addition, they were able to form lifelong memories and friendships by meeting people from countries all over the world such as Mexico, Taiwan, and Portugal.
The Canada trip was truly a captivating experience for the students. Not only did they have an incredible time, but they also learned lessons about the language and different cultures. This trip is sure to have a lasting impact on their personal and academic growth.
Before going on this Canada study tour, I had looked forward to visiting different tourist attractions or simply experiencing the feeling of living by myself. However, after these 21 days, I have learned so much more than I expected. I would like to thank my school for giving me this valuable opportunity and unique summer experience. I promise to use the knowledge and experience I have gained on this study tour to shine brightly as a True Light star upon the others.
Leung Pui Yung, Jasmine 3A
Students visited the Royal Ontario Museum, the largest museum in Canada.
Our student took a photo with her camp counsellor on the last day of camp.
Students enjoyed their time in Canada’s Wonderland, an amusement park located in Toronto.
Students enjoyed their time in Canada’s Wonderland, an amusement park located in Toronto.
