English Section
"That you are here—that life exists and identity,
That the powerful play goes on, and you may contribute a verse."
An extract from the poem, O Me! O Life! by Walt Whitman (1819-1892)
They love reading. Do you? Let's see which books F.2 students love to read in their spare time.
Michael Morpurgo Mr Nobody’s Eyes
2A Cresceni Law (2024-25)
The story is set in a time when England is recovering from the war's devastation. The environment after the war has changed the characters' lives, such as traveling to circuses, which were very popular at that time but often exploited animals like Ocky. Another important aspect is the true meaning of the title "Mr. Nobody's Eyes." Before I finished the story, I thought Mr. Nobody was just the name of a foolish clown. However, it also represents Harry, symbolizing emptiness and the feeling of being unrecognized. Harry feels like an outsider who is overlooked and misunderstood at school and at home This makes me reflect more on the perspectives of others, especially those who are ignored.
Charlotte’s Web
2A Taylor Wong (2024-25)
I really enjoyed reading “Charlotte’s Web” because it is a touching story about friendship and bravery. The characters are well-developed, and the plot is both exciting and emotional. I learned the importance of true friendship and how helping others can make a big difference in their lives. Charlotte’s selflessness and Wilbur’s gratitude taught me valuable lessons about kindness and loyalty. The book also made me think about the cycle of life and how every creature has a role in the world. The writing is simple yet powerful, making it easy to understand and relate to. Overall, “Charlotte’s Web” is a beautiful story that I would recommend to anyone who loves animals and heartfelt tales.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Big Shot)
2B Joanne Chan (2024-25)
I really like the book "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Big Shot." The book is filled with humorous illustrations and plots that made me laugh from beginning to end. Through Greg's perspective, I saw the various challenges and difficulties that teenagers encounter in the process of growing up, such as interpersonal relationships, academic pressure, and confusion about the future. Although Greg can be selfish at times, he also has a kind side. This book made me realize that while the process of growing up is full of challenges, maintaining an optimistic and positive attitude can help you overcome any difficulties and find your own direction.
I Decided to Live as Me
2B Emma Lai (2024-25)
I like this book because it teaches me some truths about life. There is a titled “Don’t Be Affected By What Others Say.” The author uses the story of her friend who a post on social media, and then a stranger commented that she should “stop with all the cuddly content.” This comment caused her to start doubting herself and whether or not to share the truth. The author explains that there will always be people who misinterpret us and criticize us based on their own twisted perceptions. She teaches us that when someone critic you, keep in mind that it is only an individual opinion, and rather than feeling angry or, determine whether there is any truth to the criticism. If there, think of it as an opportunity for improvement.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2B Ivan Fung (2024-25)
Although the book is written in simple words, it conveys meaningful lessons. One main theme of the book is the disparity between the rich and the poor. Charlie lives extreme poverty, often going without enough food and sharing a room with his parents. In contrast, Veruca, a privileged child, has a father who spends lavishly to secure her a golden ticket, highlighting this stark contrast. Money can be dangerous, luring people into an endless pursuit that often leads to dissatisfaction. Veruca’s family, despite their wealth and luxurious lifestyle, may not be happier than those who are poor. Ultimately, money can’t buy happiness, health, or luck. Even the poor can find joy in life, while the rich may remain unfulfilled.
Tuesday with Morrie
2C Kevin Fang (2024-25)
There are two themes in the story: the life lessons of Morrie and Mitch, and the inevitable death and suffering of Morrie The life lesson theme discusses the meaning of life, while the hidden line shows how Morrie grew, lived, suffered, and died. When I focused on the life lessons, I found that sometimes we are covered by fog of selfishness, arrogance, anger, and worries, chasing after money and possessions while ignoring the positive things in life. As Morrie slowly lost his abilities, he figured out a positive meaning: dying means you have time to say goodbye. I learned to see things from a new perspective. The most touching aspect is how Mitch changed himself; he discovered that money wasn’t that important. Sometimes we may lose our direction in life, just like Mitch, but we should try to find our way out.
Wonder
2C Dora Liu (2024-25)
This book reminds me that everyone has their own imperfections and difficulties. We shouldn’t judge a person merely by their appearance. Aug used his courage and optimism to break the prejudice against him and helped those around him see the beauty within his heart. In life, we should also learn to view others with kindness, everyone, and accept our differences. Moreover, the story conveys an important message: when facing setbacks and difficulties, we’t give up. We should bravely pursue our dreams, just like Auggie did in the face of various challenges. We should always maintain a positive attitude so that we can earn respect from others.
Squishy Taylor and the Bonus Sisters
2D Sue Cheng (2024-25)
The mysterious and rich plots of the book attract me deeply. In this story, have observed how Squishy gradually accepts her new family. She relies on her wisdom and courage to navigate various challenges, including the strained relationship with her stepsisters, Jessie and Vee. Although she initially feels some resistance towards them and is not welcomed her open-mindedness and adventurous spirit help her bond with them quickly. Due to the incident with the mysterious boy, she builds and trust with them. The tacit understanding between them is both and touching. I have learned the importance of cooperation and the spirit of adventure from their experiences.
Once
2D Janis Lau (2024-25)
I like this book a lot because it emphasizes the importance of hope, even in the darkest days. Felix believes that hope can overcome difficulties. The bond between Felix and Zelda highlights the significance of friendship. Companionship can help navigate challenges and provide comfort during hardships. The narrative encourages understanding and compassion towards others, emphasizing the need to connect with them. From book, I learned the importance of loyalty, friendship, compassion, and the power of hope.
1st Term 2025-26
Reflections on Give Us This Day: Our Daily Bread (F.1)
1A Sharlane Wong (2024-25)
1A Dixon Li (2024-25)
1B Felix Hua (2024-25)
1st Term 2025-26
True happiness
My family, friends, and funny things bring me happiness. I would like the lasting blessings that Jesus offers. If the world failed to bring me happiness, I would try to make happiness by myself, for example, talking to my friends, playing with my friends, talking to my family and so on.
Helping Others
When I was eight, I met a boy who had congenital heart disease. Although no one liked him, I helped him through the years. I taught him and I played with him. Now I'm so glad that he isn’t sick anymore! He even said I’m his best friend! I’m shocked but happy! And he is the first friend I met!
Double-Edged sword
If we realize we are to follow God’s word, not to be informed or entertained, but instead to be transformed and changed, we will not find it boring when we encounter God’s word for more than once. Instead, we should be alert to what God is trying to say to us.
1B Sebastian Sy (2024-25)
God and the Sun
Nature reveals the truth about God to us because he created it. His fingerprints are on it and his character is influenced by what he has made. I can draw closer to God by getting away from all the man-made stuff and spending more time in nature. Looking at the plants, flowers, bushes, trees, mountains and stars, which are made by him directly.
1B Trevor Yu (2024-25)
Gentle Speech
We need to avoid arguing with others on the internet because we believe in Jesus. Jesus taught us ”For all love God and seek to tell others about him, may we speak his truth in love.” May we rely on the Holy Spirits to help us build up relations with others with our every word. When I am led by the Holy Spirits, I will speak with kindness and love and I will respect everyone.
1C Rose Tang (2024-25)
Trust a Rock?
Two years ago, my friend was unjustly accused of stealing money from class. However, she didn’t do it. She felt hopeless since there was no proof telling the truth, even our teacher did not trust her. However, by the help of God, one of our classmates found the money back in the school bag. This shows that the truth will always be found by the help of God.
1C Joshua Ng (2024-25)
Do My Own Things
I am not known to be the most responsible person. As you can see, this reading journal I submitted here is not the original copy. I tried to find it but the original one was nowhere to be found. Thankfully, my classmates sent out the PDF file, so I could print out a copy. I am thinking if I am lazy or forgetful. Maybe both! I pray that I can keep
my things better when I am promoted to F.2.
1D Jolly Chung (2024-25)
In His Name
I often find myself being burdened by worries about my studies and family dynamics. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and lonely. However, I need to remember that I can pour my concerns out to God. By trusting in his timings and plans, I can find peace and reassurance. I firmly believe that he is always working with me, even when the circumstances seem to be challenging.
1D Carlos Sin (2024-25)
Trust a Rock?
There are some rules that my parents have set for me. Everyday after school, I must put away my phone and finish homework first. I have to pack my school bag as well so that I can play with my phone. I don’t like it because there is too much homework or it is too hard sometimes. They cause pressure on me and I want to play with my phone for an hour to relax. After thinking, I actually think these rules benefit me so that I can finish my homework and pack my schoolbag first to make sure nothing is missing.
Reflections on
Give Us This Day: Our Daily Bread (F.3)
1st Term 2025-26
Make Peace
My sister and I always quarrel with one another over small reasons, such as she puts her things on my table and I eat her snacks. Every time after quarrelling, I feel guilty that we should solve the problems peacefully. The next time we face some problems, I will try to comfort myself, not get angry, and try to talk to her so that we can solve the problems peacefully and build a better relationship based on communication.
- 3B Sally Chen (2024-25)
Helping Others
After reading the story, I have learnt that helping others is really important. If you have helped someone, I believe that in the future, when you need help, you must get a helping hand. My classmates have helped me with my homework recently. I would like to thank him here! I think there may be someone who needs my help. If anyone needs it, even if I don't know them, I will do my best to help.
- 3A Jan Lau (2024-25)
Cool Like Moses
I think best friends always stay together, for example, having meals, playing and chatting together. Through these moments, we can have a good time to connect with each other and create many unforgettable memories. Also, I think best friends should listen to and support each other. I think this is how I relate to God too. Through reading the bible, spiritual practice and praying to God, I can improve my spirituality. It makes me feel like God is always with me, helping me when I need him. Moreover, God always listens to my needs, and I will try to listen to him too. We can talk with each other just like I talk to my best friends.
- 3B John Fung (2024-25)
God Hears and Saves
I respond to unkind words with wisdom, usually. I would take time to understand their perspectives and try to respond in a factual way, and avoid subjective or personal feelings. If not suitable, I would just stay calm and ignore their words, because there are better things around.
Remembering that God is both personal and powerful helps me to love my enemies because I know that God loves all of us more than imagined.
- 3A Isabel Chung (2024-25)
The Right Time
Recently, I have been praying about my academic results, as the F.4 subject selection is closely related to good academic results in F.3. However, I didn't perform well in the first exam, so I'm praying for a better academic result. While I am waiting for God to answer, I need to be more focused on learning at school and revising at home in order to make my prayer come true.
- 3B Nick Chung (2024-25)
Learn to Unlearn
I have noticed that I have never asked God about his thoughts, and what is important to him. This question reminds me that prayer is not just about telling God my needs and feelings, but also about aligning my heart to him with his matters. Let me guess. I think he might value how we treat others, our kindness, selflessness and our efforts to make the world better.
- 3B Vanessa Wu (2024-25)
We are God's Church
As an important member of God's church, I think we can show appreciation to our Sunday school teacher or fellow church members. We can say 'thank you' to them. Also, we can pray for others. Prayer is one of the most important things you can do for fellow believers. Praying for your Sunday school teachers, church leaders and members of the congregation shows that you care about them.
- 3C Yoyo Fong (2024-25)
Sweeter than Honey
Actually, I listen to the 'Daily Bread' of the Bible every day in the morning. It explains the meaning behind the poems, letters and God's message in the bible. I can learn a lot from it. Not only do I learn to follow Jesus, but I can also learn to communicate with my friends with God's words, show love and care to others.
- 3C Caleb Lee (2024-25)
Responses to the Radio Drama on Climate Change
2024-25
Radio Drama on Climate Change
2nd Term 2023-24
The radio drama was brilliantly done by Hurricane Mak 4B and Cedric Sy 4B (2023-24) under the guidance of our experienced English teacher, Ms Christina Chan. Listen to their radio drama and learn about their issue.
A: Hi everyone, hope you’ll stay awake for the next 10 minutes. Well I suppose the chilling wind will do that for me? But just to be sure let me give a horrific thought to scare you awake. Picture this: Millions of homes submerged in water. Billions of people face the onslaught from natural disasters. A global famine that spans worldwide.
B: Indeed, a horrifying stark reality. Good thing that it isn’t real.
A: Too bad, because this is exactly what will come about in the future if things go the same as now. In like a few decades or so.
B: Mm, I believe this is going somewhere? You don’t spit this out without reason, all I hear in our classroom is how exciting it is to encounter a difficult question while muttering spells of horror.
A: Do I look like a joke to you?
B: Ok ok, no need to get so mad. Why are things getting bad then?
A: One simple answer, climate change.
B: I thought I escaped that last year. (cough cough) Simple concept, no? Greenhouse gases trap energy from the sun making the atmosphere warmer. Surely, a slight temperature increase can’t be that much of a problem.
A: Not that much of a problem? Boy, you’re in for a treat. As temperatures rise, winters become colder and summers hotter. The result of the extreme climate? Total chaos as ecosystems collapse while the rising oceans swallow our coasts and cities.
B: Ok, if it’s really that bad then why can’t we just prevent all of that? Let’s just cut down greenhouse gas emissions.
A: If only it’s that easy genius. The industrial society is inherently destructive to the planet. Everything we do to make our lives better is doing the opposite to the earth. The food you ate this morning, these gadgets we are using and even the school we are standing in.
B: That’s easy. I didn’t even eat breakfast this morning. And these microphones? I can shout, you know. As for the school, who even needs it? I prefer staying at home anyway.
A: I didn’t know idiocy was limitless. I was only scratching the surface of this issue. Fixing a small part of our lives is not enough. For instance, making a new car emits as much as building two metres of road. So it wouldn’t matter if we used electric cars if we built roads the same way.
B: What do we do then?
A: Completely change our way of living, favouring the climate over our comfort! So why don’t you start walking to places? Replace your gas stove with an electric one? Stop eating meat! Put away your phone!
B: Wait, wouldn't that be very disruptive to our lives?
A: It is necessary for the betterment of our planet. What, are you too hooked on to your video games?
B: No, not at all! I only play video games for like… um.. A tiny fraction of my day. Just a mere five hours or so. That’s way less than before, I swear! Anyway, that’s beside the point.
A: It is exactly because of people like you who cannot cut their extravagant lifestyles that's causing climate change.
B: But we’ve already done that!
A: Prove it.
B: During the coronavirus pandemic, people stayed at home, didn’t use transport and consumed less. And CO2 emissions were only reduced by a measly 7%.
A: Hold on? Really?
B: Indeed, asking the average person to solve climate change quickly breaks down when we analyse the situation. Personal contributions towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions are nice, but they are pale in comparison to global emissions. Even if you were to eliminate 100% of your emissions for your remaining lifespan, it would only account for one second’s worth of emissions from the global energy sector. No matter how dedicated you are, you couldn’t even make a dent.
A: Now that I think of it, you do have a point…
B: Hahahaha, I always do. You see now, this gives us free rein over how we do stuff then! Teachers, lower the air conditioner temperature limit! That’s a message from Earth!
A: No no no no no! Let's not jump to conclusions. While it's true that individual actions alone may not solve the entire problem, they still matter. I would admit that my previous suggestions were a tad extreme and disruptive as you said. Nonetheless, climate change requires a collective effort, and when we combine our actions, they can have a significant impact. Same as your homework. One is easy to deal with, but when it piles up it can also make a significant impact, except this time on your mental health. Instead of feeling hopeless, let's focus on what we can do: playing our small part and influencing those in power.
B: Didn’t I just say personal contributions didn’t matter much? I’m willing to bet that three fourths of the global emissions are from countries across the globe. What do those people sitting at the top know about climate change? All they care about is maximizing profits and stopping the latest Chinese products from hitting their market. Politics, man.
A: Don’t be so down. There are still ways, for example, by making sure that politicians need to know that people care about climate change and that their success depends on addressing it. We can vote out those who resist change and elect science-minded leaders who will implement effective strategies. When industries resist change, they must be put down.
B: Still, I doubt that will be enough. Forcing such large change onto the international economy is unrealistic. Many low carbon technologies are still ridiculously expensive. And do you think the average person has the money for that? Let me check my wallet… nothing, nothing, and nothing… OOo ten bucks. Ah, that could afford it. We can’t pull things out of thin air, you know that, right?
A: Yes, yes I know. But, poverty doesn't mean we're helpless. Sometimes it is... but not on the topic of climate change, haha. We can still do our tiny part, and that's more than enough. It's not about how much money we have, but about the choices we make and the actions we take. And if we do, it'll make a difference and inspire others. When we show companies that we care about the climate, they'll start paying attention. Everyone can contribute to climate change, regardless of wealth.
B: Ah, you took so long to get to the point. Basically, it’s just a matter of choice! Vote at the ballot and vote by our actions.
A: You're absolutely correct! And while you do that, you can start taking action by starting recycling, eating less meat and turning off your lights. Not because you should bear yourself with guilt if you don’t or believe that you alone can solve the entire problem. But rather, to contribute your small yet significant part towards the systemic change we need to tackle against climate change.
The Pursuit of Happiness
Happiness has long been one of the major goals ever since the existence of humanity. The magical feeling makes us healthy, empowered and most importantly, it offers us the sensation of a meaningful life. To achieve happiness is to gain satisfaction. Ironically and lamentably, it is no easy task. Only by trials and errors, can one find the perfect way to feel content.
For people with a surplus amount of time, adding and multiplying life experiences can make one feel more productive while for those overwhelmed with their heavy workload, subtracting and dividing tasks can provide them with more air to breathe.
4B Cedric Sy (2023-24)
We should know that some limitations are beyond our control. This may lead to the feelings of unfairness and frustration. It’s important to recognize and accept our limitations as well as turn them into positive experiences. This requires our willingness to explore new opportunities and take risks. Through the process, It can also help us to find new meanings and purposes in our life.
4D Samuel Zhang (2023-24)
As a student, I have lots of responsibilities at school, which imposes tremendous stress on me. Dividing responsibilities can help me manage my time better, making my life more planned. I think we should also refuse some duties to create space for ourselves.
4B Erik Sung (2023-24)
2nd Term 2023-24
Once, I needed to finish a project with me being the leader of the group. I was pressurized by the amount of workload I had. I tried to do everything on my own and often worked till midnight. Yet, after sharing workload with other members, the rock on my shoulders appeared to vanish.
4D Joyce Fung (2023-24)
A New Beginning...A New Start....
How to manage?
2023-24 Term 1 Sept
First, organize your stuff. Everything is easier when you’re organized since you can immediately get to work without wasting time looking for stuff. You may find yourself always stuffing loose papers in your bag. Indeed, if you put them in binders, notebooks, or folders, offload things you don’t need, that way lots of problems will be solved in a heartbeat.
Being organized in both school and personal life is an uphill battle.
Emily Law 6C (2022-23)
Have you heard of “decluttering”? It means throwing something you actually don’t need to make your room more pleasant and well-organized. I bet you have a lot of old toys and textbooks from primary school, right? Well, throw them away! Keeping your room neat and spacious could not only help you feel less compact, but it would also lighten your mood.
Staying organized isn’t easy but I have faith in you
Angel Chui 6C (2022-23)
Well, what you need can be just narrowed down to one word --timetable. How? I know you don’t have the habit of using one because you think it's time-consuming. But maybe you have been using it wrongly! In the timetable, you should first prioritize every task you have and allocate time for them. After finishing one task, you could simply put a tick next to the task and it will make you feel the sense of achievement instantly! It will motivate you to keep working and eventually guess what? You have already done everything you need! But most importantly, I strongly advise you to have an “evaluation day” every week. Why? Because through reviewing your work progress, you could know if you have underestimated or overestimated your time allocation or not. Not only could it help you make adjustments regarding your ability, but you will also learn to be more well-organized through trials and errors, so that you won’t miss any of your crucial tasks. Isn’t it an intriguing way to help you stay more organized?
Do you keep a pet? What do you think about animal rights?
Zoos have the most comprehensive and abundant resources for animals. The majority of zoos world employ an array of specialists, ranging from the botanists, marine biologists to microbiologists and vets. A reliable squad could not only tailor-make the best and most nutritious diet for each animal in the zone, but it could also provide professional information for zoos to make improvements to enhance the living quality of animals. Besides, zoos could provide numerous shelters and artificial habitats for the organisms. Considering the fact that zoos are often located at the periphery of the city, they could take the advantage of the huge area of land to develop infrastructure, including the living places of animals. Thus, never would a population in the zoo face the problem of competition for space. Also, zoos are usually subsidized by the government. Therefore, they have a stable financial income for sustaining the astronomical amount of expenditure of taking good care of the precious life in the area. As a result, how would zoos not be beneficial to animals, would they?
Should zoos keep animals?
Morris Suen 6B (2022-23)
“Zoos keepers are animal lovers, they treat animals well.” Yes, there are passionate people working at the zoo. However, having nice zookeepers does not necessarily mean that no harm is done to animals. Would you rather live a year at home, which is comfortable,or live in a small dark jail but with a nurse that is nice to you? I guess we would all choose the former. Yes, the proper care of zoo keepers private love to animals, but it can never offset the harm. Also, animals are designed to love others of their kind. They can live without zookeepers. Therefore, this argument does not stand.
If you were an animal at the zoo, sorry but you had better forget what ‘privacy’ is. From walking, eating, climbing, to sleeping or even excreting, these are all watched by crowds. Of course, animals might not know what our rectangular gadgets are. However, it is proven that they do feel disturbed seeing people outside the glass every day. Some misbehaving tourists may even harass the animals intentionally. These cruel actions are all recorded on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. Who exposes animals to the environment in which humans gather to disturb them? Zoos.
Oscar Yue 6C (2022-23)
How much do you love about the environment?
Boots Yee 6B (2022-23)
Greta Thunberg, the Swedish environmental activist, has given a fabulous point on why young people are the ones who respect and fight for the environment more than anyone else. This ‘most influential person’ selected by the Time Magazine stated that we, the younger people, are the victims who will live in the ruined earth in the future. Young people actually respect the environment most . As our government puts environmental conservation into schools’ syllabus long ago, young people are actually taught to protect the world at a very young age. The awareness and mindset of a green life have been planted in our hearts, and as we grow, it flourishes to become eco-friendly actions that we take every day. Washing the bottles before putting them in the recycling bin, reducing the use of plastic bags, reusing papers, are what most teenagers have as a habit.
Oscar Yue 6C (2022-23)
Think about the last time you went to a beach or had a picnic in the woods . Did you leave any waste on the ground? Many of us probably have left some waste, without realising ourselves. If you have finished your sandwich, what will you do with the paper bag carrying it? Leave it somewhere under the trees because there are no bins around you? It is not uncommon for people to hold a misconception that rubbish can break down in nature. Not entirely wrong, but it can sometimes take hundreds of yours to decompose, and even more for waste containing plastic, including the ‘paper bag’ that we find in bakeries. Holding the incorrect concept, many people mistakenly believe that throwing away rubbish in the countryside and beaches would do no harm to the local habitat.
2nd term 2022-23 Jan 2023
Do you know how to boil water?
Do you know how to use a washing machine?
Students should be trained on their daily living skills which could enhance their problem solving skills in numerous aspects. By learning a new set of skills, teens will have to overcome different challenges, which can improve their mindset and power to face hardships. Take cooking a fish as an example. Students may need to gut a fish, wash it, put it in the pan to fry and add seasoning to adjust the flavor. During the process, they may be clumsy with the gutting, having the oil spilled over the place while frying the fish and having no ideas on how much salt or sugar or pepper to add or not add. However, with the guidance provided by teachers at school, teens can have more courage to carry on their task. They learn to stay calm and do the task step-by-step. This skill can be transferred to other areas, which enable them to deal with challenges ahead.
Oscar Yue 6C 2022-23
It is better to make daily living skills compulsory in primary and secondary school education. Frankly, some of my friends do not know how to peel an apple. We do not possess those basic skills chiefly due to the lack of education on it. If we are taught about these at school, then we can learn how to cook, how to clean, how to make a room and even how to manage our money regularly and systematically. After 12 years of that sort of education, I certainly believe that the future pillars will be fully equipped with all sorts of life skills. They can live alone aboard and the reputation of Chinese youngsters lacking independence will no longer be valid.
Christy Tong Wing Sum 6C 2022-23
Seeking Love in the Cyber World? Falling in Love with Fictional Characters?
A majority of these fictional characters are attractive. Youngsters don't have to be worried over how to communicate with them.They don't have to think about where to go with them like which restaurant to dine in and which shopping mall to go to. All they have to do is to turn on their digital devices. In real life, some of them may even be bullied or rejected by peers around them when they seek companionship. Thus, they can be totally stress-free making friends with or dating an animated character.
I am not going to say that it is a sin to watch anime or manga. Yet, it is definitely problematic if we are addicted to the happiness that the virtual world offers us. We may not be willing to return to the reality any more. Then problems arise. For teens, the problem may be even worse. As they are at the stage of learning to build their own social network, being obsessed with those fictional characters may lead to their isolation from their real pears. Think! Who can say no to a virtual character that always appears gleefully in front of you and greets you enthusiastically? If the trend becomes the mainstream, our next generation will be all trapped in the virtual world.
Sun Cheuk Hei 6B 2022-23
Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
1 John 4:7
Law Yin Yi 6C 2022-23
Do you think you are the winner of your life?
1st Term 22-23 Aug 2022
An Extract from Harvard Book Prize Essay
Boots Yee 5B (2021-22)
Meritocracy
That was my first time spending time with other pupils with special educational needs (SEN).
We were taking the recess together as SEN pupils have different exam schedules. My heart was pounding for the upcoming oral exam. I pictured myself stuttering badly in front of the examiners.
I used to sit side by side with schoolmates concentrating on reciting the idioms in the textbooks, all too focused. They were too busy to listen to someone mumbling his unease. They’d simply dismiss it.
‘Don’t be silly!’
It’s how modern schooling works. It’s about wrestling for the top spot. It’s about ranking students based on merit...
Is there true love in the world?
Love can be thorny.
What are love scams?
A 20-year-old woman looking for a young single man has met a guy online, only to discover he is over 60. I believe you must have all heard of similar cases about love scams. Lately, the cases of romance scams are skyrocketing and people who fall victim to them are mainly single women. Loves scams can lead to financial losses and emotional damages. The consequences are devastating. However, why are there still many people falling prey to scammers? What can we do to tackle the problems?
Angel Chui 5C (2021-22)
Why?
i carry your heart with me(i carry it in
my heart)i am never without it(anywhere
i go you go,my dear;and whatever is done
by only me is your doing,my darling)...
An extract from the poem, [i carry your heart with me(i carry it in] by E.E. Cummings (1894-1962)
The rise of cases of love scams is a result of vulnerable emotion and stressful social environment. To start with, scammers like to target single and older females for their evil plans. The targets are devoid of companionship and generally feel lovely in the society. As a result, fraudsters manage to tug into their heartstrings and earn their trust by showing care constantly. For example, the scammers send the victims intense messages to lure them into traps...
Amy Leung 5C (2021-22)
Love should never be exploited.
We just have to look out for each other. Love scams are only so common because we feel too lonely. Therefore the solution to this seems as clear as day—we just have to care for one another. Some people may argue that the victims of love scams are looking for life-long partners. So just by being a good friend won’t prevent others from falling victim to scams. However, I disagree. As a good listener, you can help share the burden of loneliness to an extent that your friend won’t blindly trust a stranger in exchange for love...
It is wonderful to care for the people around us. Now, why don’t we start by ourselves and reach out to someone today?
Amy Li 5C (2021-22)
Can Love Break Conventions?
Some conventions should never be broken.
1st Term 22-23 Aug 2022
I love the love poem, Love is, by the renowned African American Poet, Nikki Giovanni. She mentions what people often forget about how to love, the basic acts like listening and showing interest by asking questions. People may rarely touch the topics of commitment and responsibility in love. Yet, without these two components, love can bring no joy.
Ms. Flo Au
Read the full story by clicking the link, Wing. Enjoy!
A Story Where Love Has No Commitment...
I have written another story about love relationship of a couple. The story is a bit dark but fantastical in the sense that I put some magical elements in a setting of our reality. I adopted this strategy in my first story, Floating, before.
This story, Wing, was published in Untitled. Voices. Questions for you:
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Does Wing really turn into a bird in the end?
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What happens to Wai?
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Do you think Wai loves Wing?
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What is the dark element in the story?
1st Term 22-23 Aug 2022
Love in another form....
Star Fascination
Mirror, Mirror on the wall...
The hottest boy band in Hong Kong, Mirror, has heated up conversations on the Internet lately. Not because has it just finished their first show at the Star Hall, but because of the Facebook group “My wife married Mirror and left my marriage in ruins”. Husbands post hilarious moments which their wives are so obsessed with the boy band that they are no longer husbands to their wives.
Amy Leung 5C (2021-22)
Oscar Yue 5C (2021-22)
Fascination with pop stars can be caused by the love the fans lack and the images the stars built. First, people who yearn for love in the life may easily join the trend. Imagine living on your own, or being with someone who seldom cares about you. Then all of sudden, you see a star telling you that he understands you and will support you by his songs. This means more than you think to those who want love desperately. Another reason is simply the admiration on the hard-working young. Pop stars often have a dream plus strong determination to keep them grow more popular. Some of them even have tragic back stories. These are attractive and could touch people's hearts. Everyone loves budding youngsters who chase their goals, perhaps especially for the middle-aged. They have passed the age where they still have the ability and time to realize their wishes. Seeing the youngsters, like Mirror, fighting for their dreams, they may feel that supporting them is also a way to compensate for the fantasies they fail to make real.