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PO LEUNG KUK
CHOI KAI YAU SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
ISSUE 27 Feb 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
Primary 4-5 Community Service
PAGE 5
Christmas Potluck
PAGE 6
Artist Workshop
PAGE 7
Year 6-8 Community Service
PAGE 8
CAS Challenge Project
PAGE 11
Primary Mini Sports Day
PAGE 14
Reading Night
PAGE 16
Formula Edge
PAGE 18
Primary Chinese Group Speech
PAGE 21
Club Scouts
PAGE 23
Alumni News
PAGE 25
And many more

Head Principal’s Words
校 ⻑ 的 話
Kindness to Others in our Community
It is difficult to believe we are already in the second half of our school year. It may be a clichéd
saying, but how time really does fly when you’re having fun! That we are a busy school is often taken for
granted, though all of our hard work and accomplishments would lose a great deal of meaning if we weren’t
having fun and enjoying each other’s company along the way. We want everyone, from students and parents to
teachers and support staff, to look forward to coming to school each day. The caring kindness we show each
other, and the joyful experiences we create together, is a huge part of what makes our community a special
place.
Our school theme this year ‘Let Kindness Blossom’ is proving to be more than merely a slogan. Though
our students have long been caring and helpful towards each other, placing kindness at the front and centre of
what we do gives everybody a gentle reminder to be more considerate, more generous, and more supportive
than usual. The theme of this edition of the Newsletter, Kindness to Others in our Community, builds on our
first sub-theme of last term. Having been mindful of their own self-care, our students are better able to serve
others both within and outside of our campus.
Broadening experiences at a PLK table tennis competition

Although our Primary Sports Day was cancelled due to
very cold and wet weather, it was touching to see our students
taking care of each other during Secondary Sports Day. A few of
our Year 8 and Year 9 students, unasked, brought their own stock of
oat milk packets and paper cups with them, and used the hot
drinking water supplied at the sports ground to prepare warm drinks
that they passed around to other students who felt cold sitting in the
stands. Such initiative! It is these small acts of thoughtfulness and
kindness that builds close bonds and team spirit between our
student family.
The CAS Challenge Projects featured in this edition
reveal how engaged our students are in their local and international
communities. Their willingness to serve comes from a genuine
desire to make a positive difference, however large or small, to the
lives of others less privileged. Similarly, our Community Service
initiatives provide our students with exposure to local charities and
NGOs that cements their habit in putting others first. From the
games they plan and lead in care homes for people with disabilities,
to the compassion they show towards the elderly in Po Leung Kuk
residential centres, CKY students have no shortage of opportunities
to show how big-hearted they are.
The wide-ranging activities our students have been
involved in, with the full support of dedicated teachers and loyal
parents, reflects a school community that prides itself on staying
youthful by keeping active. From overnight camps in Reading
Night and Cub Scouts, to Artist visits and AI Formula Edge
competitions, the enriching activities included in this issue provide
ample opportunities for students to learn and grow outside the
classroom.
With warm wishes for a healthy, happy and
prosperous Year of the Dragon!
Creating joyful memories on Fun Friday
Ms. Jenny Chong
Head Principal
Celebrating success at the
Outstanding Cambridge Learner
Awards

Founding Principal’s
Storytime
愛 說 故 事 的 校 ⻑
Joyful times together
on Fancy Friday
我 在 週 會 講 故 事 也 有 ⼗ 多 年 了 , 逢 星 期 五 ⼩ 學 和 中 學 的 週 會 , 是 我 講 故 事 的 舞 台 , 也 是 我 和 中 、⼩ 學 孩 ⼦ 們
接 觸 的 機 會 , 溝 通 的 良 機 。
原 來 孩 ⼦ 們 都 愛 聽 故 事 ,⼩ 學 ⽣ 可 以 讓 我 直 接 感 受 到 , 中 學 ⽣ 較 含 蓄 , 有 的 要 等 到 畢 業 時 給 我 的 信 裏 , 才 告
訴 我 那 些 故 事 或 那 ⼀ 個 故 事 給 他 留 下 特 別 深 刻 的 印 象 , 甚 ⾄ 影 響 他 的 信 念 。 這 是 我 的 安 慰 和 ⿎ 勵 , 也 是 我 的 驕 傲 。
雖 然 中 ⼩ 學 講 的 故 事 不 同 , 有 時 甚 ⾄ 分 初 ⼩ 和 ⾼⼩ 的 週 會 , 中 學 也 分 初 中 和 ⾼ 中 , 我 要 講 很 多 不 同 的 故 事 ,
但 我 仍 然 樂 此 不 疲 , 希 望 同 學 們 都 能 從 故 事 裏 學 會 做 ⼈, 找 到 正 確 的 ⼈⽣ 觀 , 明 ⽩ 愛 的 真 諦 , 還 有 正 ⾯ 的 價 值 觀 。
好 的 故 事 實 在 很 多 , 為 中 學 ⽣ 講 「 想 ⾶ 翔 」 的 故 事 , 牧 ⽺⼈ 的 兩 個 兒 ⼦ 看 到 天 空 ⾶ 過 的 ⼤ 雁 ,⾮ 常 羨 慕 , 牧
⽺⼈⿎ 勵 他 們 : 只 要 這 是 你 們 的 夢 想 , 你 們 也 能 ⾶ 起 來 的 。 他 們 記 着 ⽗ 親 的 話 ,⻑⼤ 後 經 過 努 ⼒, 發 明 了 ⾶ 機 。
也 有 ⼀ 個 這 樣 的 故 事 :⼀ 個 孩 ⼦ 在 ⽼ 師 要 求 寫 「 我 的 志 願 」, 他 寫 了 想 有 ⼀ 座 農 場 ,⽼ 師 要 他 重 寫 , 因 為 ⽼
師 覺 得 不 切 實 際 , 重 寫 後 ⽼ 師 會 給 他 合 格 , 他 的 ⽗ 親 ⿎ 勵 他 , 如 果 這 是 你 的 志 願 , 不 合 格 也 不 重 要 , 終 於 這 孩 ⼦⻑
⼤ 後 真 的 實 現 他 的 夢 想 , 擁 有 ⼀ 座 ⼤ 農 場 。
給 ⼩ 學 的 學 ⽣ 也 有 ⼀ 些 難 忘 的 故 事 , 例 如 「 讓 兔 ⼦ 奔 跑 」,⼩ 兔 ⼦ 是 奔 跑 冠 軍 , 如 果 要 強 迫 他 學 游 泳 , 就 ⼀
定 學 不 好 , 應 該 讓 兔 ⼦ 發 揮 他 的 ⻑ 處 , 他 就 會 做 得 更 好 。 還 有 「 快 樂 的 種 ⼦」, 故 事 說 神 問 天 使 種 ⼦ 應 該 放 在 哪
裏 , 有 天 使 說 要 放 在 深 海 裏 , 也 有 天 使 說 要 放 在 ⾼⼭ 上 , 因 為 難 以 找 到 , 但 神 說 應 該 放 在 ⼈ 的 ⼼ 裏 , 快 樂 的 種 ⼦ 放
在 ⾃⼰ 的 ⼼ 裏 , 就 可 以 發 芽 成 ⻑。
故 事 的 錄 像 都 放 在 學 校 網 上 , 孩 ⼦ 和 家 ⻑ 可 以 隨 時 收 看 呢 ! 也 希 望 這 些 故 事 能 啟 發 孩 ⼦ 們 的 思 想 , 陪 著 他 們
⻑⼤, 做 個 才 德 兼 備 的 ⼈。

The Principal Who Loves to Tell Stories
Telling stories at weekly assemblies has been a custom
of mine for over ten years. The assemblies every Friday are a stage
for me to share stories. It is also an opportunity for me to connect
and communicate with our Primary and Secondary students.
It turns out that children all love to listen to stories. I can
sense it keenly with Primary aged students, while Secondary
students are more reserved. Some students waited until after
graduation to write and tell me which stories left an especially deep
impression on them. It is a personal comfort and encouragement of
mine to influence their personal values, and it is also my honour.
Ushering in the Year of the Dragon
Although the stories told in Primary and Secondary
assembly are different, sometimes there are even weekly
assemblies for either junior or senior Primary years, while
Secondary is also divided into juniors or seniors. I need to tell many
different stories to keep assemblies fresh, but I still enjoy sharing
and hope that our students can learn how to behave from the
stories. Stories help us to find the right outlook on life, understand
the true meaning of love, and build positive values. There are many
good stories. We shared the story of "Wanting to fly" with our
Secondary students. A shepherd’s two sons saw the wild geese
flying in the sky and were very envious. The shepherd encouraged
them: ‘as long as this is your dream, you can also fly’. They
remembered their father's words, and through hard work when they
grew up, they invented the airplane.
There is also the story of a child who was asked by his
teacher to write "My wish". The child wrote that he wanted to have
his own farm; however, the teacher told him to rewrite his wish as
she thought it was unrealistic. After rewriting, the teacher gave him a
passing grade, yet his father encouraged him by counselling that if
this is your aspiration, it does not matter whether it is considered
acceptable. Finally, when the child grew up, he went on to realise his
dream and owned a large farm.
Overlooking the landscape from our Library
There were also some unforgettable stories for our Primary
students, like "Let the Rabbit Run". The little rabbit is a running
champion; if you force him to learn to swim, he will certainly not
perform well. Allow the rabbit to play to his strengths, however, and
he will do better. Moreover, in the "Seeds of happiness," the story
goes that God asked angels where the seeds should be planted.
Some angels preferred the deep sea, while other angels suggested
planting on high mountains as they would be difficult to find. God,
however, proclaimed the seeds should be planted in people’s hearts.
Plant the seeds of happiness in your heart and let them sprout and
grow.
The videos of all the stories shared are on Google
Classroom, and children and parents can watch them at any time! I
also hope that these stories can shape our children’s beliefs and
help them to grow up as young people with both talent and virtue.
Dr. LAU, Siu-Ling
Founding Principal

christmas potluck party
a delicious & festive lunch at CKY
Potlucks are traditions in both the Chinese and
Western world. While my interpretation is that
potluck is a homemade buffet with friends at a
party, where we bring along our best dishes and
share them with others. The meaning of this is to
share every precious moment with the people we love
and care for. But since the pandemic started, many
people got sick, and went into quarantine and we
needed to keep social distance. Gradually the chances
of gathering became less and less, which was sad for
everyone. After many years, Covid-19 was gone, and I
finally got to join the school Christmas party with my
homemade potluck. I was very excited as it was my
first time joining.
I, myself, brought a box of fried chicken. Others
brought many food varieties, including ham, cheese,
cold noodles etc. Before we started to eat, we played
games like drawing a snowman without looking. When
the feast finally began, everyone was very excited
and started eating like mad. My fried chicken was so
popular that I almost didn’t get a bite. We had a very
enjoyable time. Time passed like water dripping from
a mountaintop to the lake below, the potluck went as
fast as it came and in a blink of an eye, it was time
to leave and go home. I wanted time to freeze as I
was not ready to say goodbye yet. However, time
never stops and yet the ones we love are always in
our hearts and never leave. I hope the school will host
this magical and special potluck again very soon.
4F Camael Lee
6

ARTIST WORKSHOP
BOTANICAL ART WITH SALLY BUNKER
Miss Sally showed us how to shade and
draw different organic shapes and we also
learned how to trace a leaf in order to
capture all details such as the leaf veins.
Overall, it was a great experience and it was
such a pleasure to meet Miss Sally.
Hopefully, one day I will see her again as she
was very sweet and kind. Lastly, I wish to
learn more from Miss Sally as she is an
incredible artist!
5E Jacey Wu
“SHOWED US HOW TO SHADE AND
DRAW DIFFERENT ORGANIC SHAPES”
I think that the Sally Bunker workshop was
a fun and memorable experience, especially
the part where we learnt how to properly
draw shapes, later shading them. It was
inspiring how Miss Sally was so immersed in
the world of nature, plants and sketching. I
wish that I can see her again one day when I
am a bit older. I would like to conclude by
saying thank you for letting me join this fun
workshop!
5E Desmond Leung
The Sally Bunker Workshop was the best
thing one could imagine, with Miss Sally
herself teaching us to not only properly draw
but perfectly shade. To help us shade
properly she taught us the correct
techniques. This entire workshop was
incredible as we learned from a well-known
artist, famous from her astonishing
botanical illustrations. I hope that after a
while of practice and sketching, I can
hopefully learn from Miss Sally and carry on
the tradition of botanical illustration.
5E Charlotte Chan
7

Y9-10
COMMUNITY
SERVICE
SECONDARY
CLAUDIA
LOH 9A
On the afternoon of our Christmas
Party, the Year 9s set off to a Po
Leung Kuk school for underprivileged
Primary school students. We had
previously built game booths for the
students to play in class so we were
looking forward to showing off our
hard work! The students had a lot of
fun and really enjoyed the Christmas
themed games; they were overjoyed
when we drew hearts and stars on
cards to give to them when they
finished a booth. On top of that, they
also received a “Box of Joy” with
Christmas gifts inside!
Not everyone is lucky enough to spend
time with their families and friends
during Christmas, so we were glad to
have spread some holiday spirit. Serving
the underprivileged was a great
experience and it made us realise how
lucky we are to be surrounded by loving
friends and family this holiday season;
hence, we should make every effort we
can to have a positive influence on
those less fortunate. It may not have
been much, but it gave us an
opportunity to spread kindness and let it
blossom.
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C A S C H A L L E N G E
WEEK
During my trip to Bali, I discovered the severe lack of animal
welfare laws in other countries. This has resulted in the
widespread abuse, neglect, and killing of innocent animals.
This eye-opening experience revealed that many places still
struggle with this issue deeply rooted in their cultures. And of
course, it is essential to appreciate and support those who
dedicate their lives to caring for these animals, such as the
two charities we visited - Act4BaliDogs and Villa Kitty.
In Bali, I witnessed firsthand the challenges of caring for
animals that have been mistreated by humans. Despite their
past trauma, these animals displayed unexpected friendliness
and affection to all of us. Moreover, it shed light on the
difficulties faced by animal shelters, where managing the
logistics of caring for so many animals, as well as the constant
care and attention the animals required can be draining.
To contribute to this cause, we assisted with daily activities, a
highly educational and heartwarming experience. My hope is
that through sharing our experiences, we can raise awareness
about similar situations in other countries, resulting in a more
widespread call for action against animal abuse.
I S A A C H O 1 1 A
For my CAS trip, we went to Kinabalu, Malaysia. During the
trip, we helped the local community by building roads,
making new signs for the school and fixing the volleyball
court. Even though it was a very long, tedious and
challenging process, we persevered through all the
hardship and completed the project, which was especially
challenging since the weather conditions were not ideal as
it was very hot and humid. However, playing with the
children from the school on the volleyball court that we
fixed made me feel proud of my work and that our effort
was worth it because they looked happy playing on the
court, showing me that a little kindness goes a long way.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this experience a lot and
would definitely love to go again if I had a chance to!
GIANNA LEE 11D
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PRIMARY
MINI
SPORTS DAY
On Monday, 29th January, 2024 a Mini
Sports Day was held for Year 1 and Year 2
students in the school gymnasium. There
were lots of fun activities and games for
them to play and participate in!
The Cheering Competition Finals was
also held on Thursday, 25th January, 2024.
Here are the finalists and their wonderful
performances! (You will need to sign-in with
your school account to view the performances)
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The Cheering Competition Finals
was also held on Thursday, 25th
January, 2024. The finalists’ wonderful
performances can be watched by
scanning this QR code. (You will need
to sign-in with your school account to
view the performances)
15

Reading Night
Reading Night was held on campus again this year, overnight on Friday 2nd to Saturday 3rd
February. 100 students in Years 6 to 8 enjoyed a fun-packed schedule of activities designed to foster
their love of literature and reading for leisure. Beautifully adorned, our school library and reading
garden sparkled in the twilight as students read alongside classmates in their tents. Formative social
experiences like these outside the classroom often leave the most memorable impressions, and
three students below share their thoughts on Reading Night...
Charlotte Chong 8D
I am very glad I signed up for reading night…
At first, I was slightly unnerved by me and my friends being separated
from each other, but that was quickly soothed by the new faces I got to
meet in group 9. Throughout the scavenger hunt, our group traversed
throughout the different floors of the campus in order to complete
various literature related challenges. We raced from the sixth floor then
straight to the first floor, and we had to go up again, so our route was a
tad strenuous, but all in great fun! My personal favourite was Freeze
Frames, since everyone got in character quickly, and worked together to
create a quick scene. However, there were a few slight lows, like when
we didn’t communicate very well in the beginning, so some of us kept
overtaking the other members of the group (myself included). Our
group also found the game “storyboard” challenging, because we didn’t
discuss first how to divide the panels in order to finish presenting the
story. After these miscommunications, we quickly moved on and
synergized far better as a team. The author visit from Mr Yan Zhi Hao
also broadened my horizons, having never encountered such an author
who was able to use very few words to convey deep meanings,
accompanied by beautiful illustrations that hide miniscule details which
give away the message of the story. I really enjoyed how he explained
his thinking and creative writing process to us, and found it extremely
insightful.
Overall, Reading Night has rekindled most of my embers of love for
literature, and I truly appreciate all the effort, time and resources the
teachers and staff had put together to organise this event and create
such a wonderful environment!

FORMULA
EDGE
THE 3RD GREATER BAY AREA INTER-SCHOOL AI RACING CAR COMPETITION
We recently witnessed a remarkable display of skill and
innovation at the 3rd Greater Bay Area Inter-school AI
Formula Edge Competition—a contest where students
engineer and race AI-controlled cars. Beyond the thrill of
the race, this event is a vital testing ground for the
autonomous transportation technologies that will shape
the future of smart cities and AI applications. It's a chance
for students to step into the roles of engineers,
developers, and problem solvers, working with real-world
tech that's at the forefront of the industry.
Our school has achieved something truly extraordinary in
this arena. Among over 50 teams from schools across
Hong Kong and Macau, four CKY teams powered through
to the top 8. Our students clinched the champion's title,
set the first and second fastest lap times, and brought
home awards for both the best team name and car
design. This level of achievement speaks volumes about
the dedication and talent nurtured here at CKY.
These racers are not just miniature vehicles on a track;
they are the culmination of countless hours spent coding,
testing, and refining complex AI algorithms and
mechanical systems. The competition immerses students
in a practical learning environment, pushing them to
apply their theoretical knowledge in a collaborative and
competitive setting.
The success of our teams is also a direct reflection of the
commitment from our entire CKY community, including
the invaluable guidance of Mr. David Go and Mr. Louis
Wong. They have been the pillars supporting our
students, providing expertise and encouragement every
step of the way.
Of course, it’s about more than just winning; it's about the
lessons learned in the process. Our students learned to
work with edge computing, ensuring their self-driving
cars make decisions swiftly and safely. Moreover, our
students have developed skills that are crucial for the
future—programming, robotics, computer vision, and,
perhaps most importantly, the ability to work together
toward a common goal.
11D Bob Shen
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CHAMPION IN GBA AND HONG KONG
& FASTEST LAP FIRST RUNNER-UP
11D Saad Nadeem, 11B, Seton Chan,
11D Bob Shen & 7B Moses Wong
FIRST RUNNER-UP IN GBA AND HONG
KONG & FASTEST LAP CHAMPION
10D Elly Chew, 10B Dorcas Tsang,
8D Jaden Chow & 6B Terra Singh
THIRD RUNNER UP IN GBA AND HONG
KONG & BEST TEAM NAME AWARD
8E Ernest Law, 8E Clayton Yung,
11A Ian Chan and 7E Lucas Wong
TOP 8 FINALIST & BEST CAR DESIGN
AWARD
10D Shannon Lau, 10A Carrinna Tong,
11A Shelly Chan & 9D Heiden Chen
As most members of our team are new to the AI
Formula Edge competition, we are grateful for the advice
and assistance from our teachers and more experienced
teammates. They taught us the essential aspects of the
competition, like the rules and scoring system, and
helped us improve our car and devise our strategy as a
team.
Most importantly, we learned the importance of
teamwork and collaboration in this competition. We had
to work together as a team to plan our strategy, test our
car and just our parameters. Over the course of the 3 day
competition, we learned to communicate clearly and
effectively with each other and listen to each other’s ideas
and feedback. Ultimately, being flexible and adaptable as
a team made us stronger and more confident, helping us
achieve our goals in this competition.
11D Saad Nadeem & 11B Seton Chan
“THE SUCCESS OF OUR TEAMS IS ALSO A DIRECT
REFLECTION OF THE COMMITMENT FROM OUR
ENTIRE CKY COMMUNITY...”
As our third endeavour in the AI Formula Edge
competition, we initially believed that we had the
expertise to surpass our best record of top-8 finalists and
were determined to place in the top four. However, this
sense of self-assurance became complacency, which
meant that we did not take risks that we should have.
Admittedly, our strategy was excessively reserved as we
assumed, from our previous experiences, that a slower
speed would ensure a stable performance and good
placement: yet, this was quickly proven wrong, as many
teams had improved a lot and optimised their car’s
performance. Hence, when it came down to comparing
speed, our performance was outshone, albeit being able
to complete two laps without deviation from the track;
which is why we should have strived to do better.
Overall, though we did not leave with many awards,
this experience has proven to us the importance of
stoicism and remaining calm under stress, in relation to
how to effectively and clearly communicate with
teammates in a high-pressure environment. It was a
fruitful experience :)
10A Carrinna Tong, 10D Shannon Lau & 11A Shelly Chan
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HK & INTERNATIONAL
BLOCKCHAIN OLYMPIAD
WHAT IS THE HKBCOL
& IBCOL?
The International Blockchain
Olympiad is a competition that
fosters university and secondary
student’s creativity and knowledge
on blockchain technology. Students
would need to create a unique
blockchain based software platform
targeting a global social issue. The
HKBCOL is the territory qualification
round for IBCOL as a Hong Kong
Metropolis Team. We have competed
with 46 secondary and university
teams globally and gathered our
minds and ideas together to create a
better world.
...to create a unique blockchain based
software platform targeting a global
social issue...
HOW DID WE DO?
From such experience, I have learnt a
lot not only about blockchain algorithms
but also how to communicate with
people from every corner of the world. I
have made new connections, mentors
and friends that are still kept in contact
and even collaborated with! However,
there is definitely room for
improvement, as we got feedback from
our fellow judges about commercial
exhibition pitches and how to refine our
marketing and public speaking skills for
a better result.
9E Ronnie Wong
Blocktivate team represented Hong Kong
SAR Academy of the Gifted team as we
created VertChain, a software as a service
solution to split 50/50 ownership between
schools and students in lower
income/disability communities, allowing
absolute proof and power over the student’s
academic transcripts and self-initiated
projects. VertChain has collaborated with
disability communities with an initial
prototype, allowing disabled students to
verify their achievements outside of school.
Judges and mentors have expressed
appreciation and take our platform into
interest, overall we did very well in the two
rounds.
20

ALUMNI NEWS
Jasper Yu
Class of 2020
Looking back four years ago, I remember being a
young, enthusiastic student eagerly anticipating the
start of university life. It is always my pleasure to
share my experiences with current CKY students, as I
hope to provide valuable insights and inspiration to
everyone. Currently in my fourth year at a local
university, I am pursuing my dream of becoming a
physiotherapist. I have worked in various settings to
enrich my clinical experiences, including hospitals,
private clinics, sports teams, and community centres.
Physiotherapy has become the focal point of my life.
Sometimes, acts of kindness do not have to be grand
gestures; even a warm smile and a small act of care
can leave a profound impact on others. I vividly recall a
patient I encountered who had suffered a stroke,
resulting in severe impairment of his right limbs and
speech (dysphasia). From the moment I approached
him, I could sense his frustration and despair
regarding his current situation. Upon assessing his
condition, I knew I couldn't improve his condition
significantly; instead, my role was to preserve his
function and prevent muscle deconditioning.
Throughout the rest of his treatment, I offered
unwavering support, care, and encouragement. While
no miracles occurred, at least he was able to leave the
hospital with a smile on his face.
This experience taught me the
importance of never underestimating
the impact of our actions. Our positivity,
energy, and even the smallest acts of
kindness can greatly influence
someone else's journey.
"Small acts make a big impact."
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Kelvin and Clement Ho
Class of 2019
Kelvin beside the seaside
我 今 年 從 倫 敦 大 學 學 院 畢 業 , 獲 得 了 理 論 物 理 碩 士 學
位 。 雖 然 這 四 年 是 一 段 艱 難 的 旅 程 , 充 滿 了 意 想 不 到 的 曲
折 , 尤 其 是 新 冠 疫 情 成 為 我 大 學 生 活 的 重 要 組 成 部 分 , 但
仍 然 得 出 了 令 人 滿 意 的 結 果 。 在 我 的 大 學 生 涯 中 , 我 感 受
到 了 周 遭 人 們 的 善 意 , 他 們 多 次 不 遺 餘 力 地 幫 助 我 。 在 我
沒 有 任 何 經 驗 或 資 格 時 為 我 提 供 實 習 機 會 , 並 隨 後 指 導 我
成 為 一 名 有 能 力 的 科 學 家 。 在 這 個 過 程 中 , 我 擁 有 真 正 的
好 朋 友 , 他 們 幫 助 我 解 決 最 瑣 碎 的 事 情 , 甚 至 讓 我 可 以 留
在 故 鄉 。 然 而 , 他 們 不 求 任 何 回 報 , 這 一 切 都 是 我 萬 萬 沒
想 到 的 , 也 是 我 萬 分 感 激 的 。 如 果 沒 有 這 些 貴 人 , 我 的 大
學 生 活 將 會 平 淡 無 奇 。 在 此 , 我 想 鼓 勵 那 些 正 在 對 人 生 下
一 階 段 猶 豫 或 焦 慮 的 人 : 請 試 着 慢 慢 放 下 擔 憂 , 盡 量 保 持 積
極 的 態 度 , 不 要 害 怕 犯 錯 , 並 始 終 以 友 善 和 尊 重 的 態 度 對
待 他 人 。 有 了 這 樣 的 心 態 , 別 人 就 會 很 樂 意 幫 助 你 、 指 導
你 。
In my clinical rotations at medical school, I've had the
privilege of observing seasoned doctors interact with
patients and, more significantly, engaging with
patients myself. This experience has been
enlightening, reinforcing the value of good health and
underscoring the importance of treating others with
kindness. Through these rotations, I've gained a
deeper appreciation for the privilege of being healthy.
Witnessing the resilience of patients facing health
challenges has been both humbling and inspiring. It
serves as a constant reminder that empathy and
kindness are pivotal in the healing process,
sometimes as crucial as the medical interventions
themselves. To the CKY students considering a path
in medicine or any service-oriented field, my advice is
to embrace empathy and kindness. Small acts of
compassion can make a significant difference in a
patient's journey and contribute to a more
compassionate healthcare system. As we continue
our respective paths, let's carry the CKY spirit of
kindness forward and make a positive impact in our
communities.
Clement (we think!) in AR
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