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It really is my honour to be the editor of Clover
Magazine. When I was a junior form student, I
liked reading our school’s Clover Magazine very
much. The main reason was that it benefited me
a lot, not only by enhancing my English, but also
from the enjoyment I got from it. I remember
thinking that the previous editors must have put
a great deal of effort into it. Therefore, it was
hard to believe that I could become the editor
one day. At the same time of feeling surprised, 'Grasp the nettle' I believe everyone is familiar
I was extremely worried that I was not qualified with this sentence. During this period, we have
for the job. Thankfully, our teacher advisors, Ms faced many difficulties together. Since last year,
Leung and Mr Middleton gave us a lot of support the situation of Hong Kong has been affecting
and encouragement. Without their guidance, we many of our emotions. One after another, many
would not have been able to complete the tasks tragedies have happened during this time, and
to the same level. they haven't stopped. Recently, we have had to
face the worldwide coronavirus outbreak. I am
Through this precious chance, I can truly sure lots of us have been worried about it. With
understand what ‘Grasp the nettle’ means. this in mind, in addition to helping students learn
Although it seemed to be impossible to publish English with efficiency and happiness, our Clover
the magazine initially, we realised that we can team would also like to encourage students with
get unexpected results if we choose to challenge positivity, especially during such troublesome
ourselves. I realized that instead of your ability, times. This year's EAC slogan is 'Grasp the nettle',
sometimes the key to being successful is the and I have made a strong effort to remember
courage to try new things. After this experience, and learn from this quote. Our daily life produces
I found that I was much more capable than I had myriads of difficulties. However, we should
previously thought. I feel like I will be more likely remember to grasp the nettle and tackle these
to challenge myself in the future. That is why I problems head-on.
think being an editor of Clover Magazine is an
unforgettable experience. Being an editor of Clover was an ambitious
project for me, but I am thoroughly glad that
The second thing I have learnt from this I grasped the nettle and took it on. We have
programme is team-work and leadership. This had the opportunity to learn different styles
was my first time to be in a position where I had of English and enjoy new experiences, like
to lead others, so I had no idea how to allocate interviewing well-known speakers. Although
work to other members of the Clover team in it was challenging, it gave us a great sense of
order to complete the task in the most efficient satisfaction. It is my honour and I feel proud to
way. Fortunately, they were all very kind and be a member of the Clover team. Although my
were willing to share the workload. Besides, the ability as an editor is not perfect, I have kept faith
other editor, Carrie, was incredibly helpful when in my team members and the teacher advisors,
I was not able to carry out my duties. As a whole, Ms Leung and Mr Middleton. I promised myself
our team were very cooperative and displayed that I would do my best and keep a positive
excellent team-work. I believe this was also one of mind.
the paramount factors that lead to our success.
Life is simple, but nowadays it is not as easy as
Last but not least, I hope all of you can enjoy it once was. There is no instant way to solve
what we have put together and can benefit from the problem; it is a process of trial and error.
it. Although it may not be perfect, it is the result Let us encourage each other in our endeavours
of everyone in the Clover team putting forward and keep a positive mind. I hope that all of our
our best efforts. I truly hope all of you can learn schoolmates enjoy reading Clover.
with fun and pleasure by reading through this
magazine!
Hung Carrie Yoyo 4B
Yuki Hui 4B

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