The opening ceremony was held to kick off a new academic year. The school Principal welcomed all teachers and students back to school after the summer break. The day started with a prayer and this year’s theme hymn 《Love for Love》, which reminded us of God’s love and mercy. The principal delivered a speech the connection of school heritage and our country history at which she encouraged students to rely on God when facing challenges ahead and have meaningful learning experiences that might help understand our country and the world better.

As a result of the conscious effort made by the teachers and the students, the overall result of the HKDSE is outstanding. The performance of our students demonstrates their industriousness and determination to their studies in the face of the pandemic. 80.0% of Pooi To girls have met the basic entrance requirements for admission to publicly funded undergraduate programmes (33222). The percentage of Level 4 or above in 11 subjects is above the Hong Kong average, and 100% of Geography students have reached Level 4 or above.

Taking part in charitable events enabled students to become caring citizens, strengthen relationships with teachers and enhance their sense of belonging at school. Each class organized their own activities including DIY crafts and a walkathon to raise money for the elderly to have the free use of the Care-on-Call Service provided by the Senior Citizen Home Safety Association.

We were honoured to have invited Mr Marco Wan, President of Hong Kong Educational Equipment Industry Association, Dr Yip Tak-ping, Senior Lecturer of School of Continuing and Professional Studies, CUHK, and Dr Corinna Siu, President of International Porcelain Artists & Teachers Inc. Asia Chapter, to conduct a lesson on ‘Learning Chinese History in the Metaverse’. Students jumped at the chance to learn about Chinese history and culture in the virtual learning environment and also appreciated porcelain painting, the China's intangible cultural heritage.

The presentation ceremony was held to recognize and reward the contestants for their successful efforts and outstanding products that they had made for the competition.  It was amazing to see that their impressive designs  maintained a good balance between the tradition of Qipao, aesthetics and this year’s school theme ‘Stay Positive•Spread Love’.

Experiences in studies and careers shared by alumni are precious learning resources outside the classroom for the current students. Two alumni, Annie Lo and Erika Hong, from the legal industry and the human resource management sector respectively, shared their views on furthering studies overseas and pursuing careers in mainland China with fellow students.

Students partook in an array of stress-relieving activities to unwind and stay healthy after the final exam. From developing their artistic talents to discovering new sports, they were engaged with productive learning activities throughout their post-examination period.

The whole school attended the flag-raising ceremony held to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. The national flag waving next to the regional flag of the HKSAR marked a milestone in the close cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the HKSAR, and also bore signs of affection for people in the mainland and a sense of belonging to the nation.

The sixth ‘Pooi To × Barbie Qipao Design (Primary Section) Competition’ was successfully held to keep pursing the goal of sustaining the tradition of Qipao and promoting traditional Chinese arts and culture. The contestants created their designs with this year’s school theme ‘Stay Positive • Spread Love’ and their designs were gorgeously created to an exceptionally high standard.

The final judging of the competition was held today. The adjudicators, including our Principal, Vice-principals, the Department Head of Visual Arts, and the Department Head of Chinese History, were amazed by the spectacular designs of the qipaos and the artistic creativity of the young contestants.

There was a fantastic number of entries for ‘To be a Self-directed Learner’ Short Video Competition organized by the Parent-Teacher Association. More than 140 parents and students shared the skills and knowledge they took the initiative to acquire during the special summer break through short videos submitted either individually or as a group.

The donation of masks and antigen test kits from alumnae Miss Kwok Ling Lai, current LegCo member, (Graduate of 1996) and Lam So Wai (Graduate of 2005), was  gratefully received and has helped the whole school cope with the pandemic by reducing the risk of infection. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generous and timely donations, which represent the alumnae’s love and care for their alma mater.

Congratulations to our Swimming Team for winning the Girls Overall Championship and being crowned the champions in both Grade B and Grade C and also the runner-up in Grade A in the Inter-School Swimming Competition (Division 3). With single-minded determination and concerted efforts, all members of the team attained great achievements and enjoyed the fruits of their success.

This year’s graduation ceremony was a jubilant celebration of the accomplishments of our S6 students. Our Guest of Honour, Mr Wong Kam-sing, GBS, JP, Secretary for the Environment, used ‘POOITO’ as an acronym of valuing the scarce resources on the Planet, stopping Ill-use of resources and adopting sustainable Transport in order to reach the goal of ‘A City of Three Zeros – O carbon,  O waste and O emissions. He encouraged all graduates to make more effort to explore and mobilize their strengths, talents and potential.

Having participated in ‘Peer Power – Student Gatekeeper Training Programme’ launched by the EDB, our Student Growth Team and student gatekeepers organized a series of  activities to boost students’ self-confidence, stretch patience, learn to be focused and transform their stress and anxiety into a nice piece of art through scratch painting, herbarium and drawing.

It was exhilarating that classes resumed as planned. To ensure the safety of resuming classes, a series of precautionary measures have been adopted. Taking the 4-step anti-epidemic preventive measure and daily rapid antigen tests before school are compulsory. The installation of two ventilation fans could also help reduce the transmission of the virus in classrooms.

The whole school thanked the Lord for the blessings He has bestowed upon Pooi To over the last 134 years. We praised the name of the Lord through recitation of the school prayer and hymn singing.

Congratulations to Ng Hoi Yan and Wang Ziyi of S5 on winning the Gold Award in the ‘Outstanding Exhibition Corner’ and the Bronze Award in the ‘Outstanding Research Paper’ in the ‘Gifted Education Programme 2021: Maritime History and Curating Programme and The Student Work Exhibition ‘organized by Hong Kong Maritime Museum and the EDB Gifted Education Fund.

To achieve the best results, the students set themselves clear goals and made plans for the public exam. The principal encouraged students to have perseverance when pursuing studies, while two past students shared tips on how to develop effective study techniques.

Various reading activities helped students cultivate their love of reading. A book sharing by parents and teachers and book review competition were arranged for students to explore more about the world and develop their reading habits.

Online teaching and learning has started again in view of the severe epidemic in Hong Kong. Our students have attended the morning assembly, classes and extra-curricular activities with considerable enthusiasm in spite of the virtual learning environment. It is believed that they keep cultivating a positive learning attitude and stretch their abilities to the fullest.

This year, each S1 student had the opportunity to play a role in the multi-award-winning musical Matilda. They learnt to express themselves and build confidence in their verbal and non-verbal communication skills through interpreting the characters in the play. Their magnificent performances were extremely impressive and praised by the adjudicators and the audience.

With her brilliant academic performance, outstanding behaviour and active participation in community services, Amy Wong of S.5 was presented with the Ng Teng Fong scholarship funded by the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation. We congratulate Amy on her well-deserved success!

Thousands of primary students and parents gathered at the school hall and the auditorium to learn more about our school from different aspects including the vision and mission, curriculum, and academic and personal development of students. Followed by a question-and-answer session,
meeting with teachers during the campus tour enabled the participants to better understand our school and the student learning experience.

The entire campus was filled with harmonious and joyous music performed by our S.4 students. This was the first year the students took the courses on music under the Performing Arts Programme, in which they learnt vocal and instrumental music, and backstage production. They were exuberant during their tremendously fruitful sharing on music learning.

Provided with the latest information on NSS electives, election criteria and various subject combinations, the participating S.3 students, accompanied by their parents, gained a better understanding of the elective subjects which could surely assist them in making their subject selection choices that are truly interested in and competent with.

Congratulations to Venus Tam of S4 for getting the Merit Award in the “True Light Girls' Invitational Mathematics Contest’’. Through preparation and practice, Venus further strengthened her ability to integrate and apply mathematical knowledge and skills. In addition, the achievement enabled her to indulge her passion for Maths.

House Activity Day was the high point of the House Celebrations. Six Houses organized various activities comprising visits to a theme park, growth day camp and leadership training camp. Students strengthened team spirit, built relationships with peers and developed their sense of belonging to the school when being involved in these shared activities.

This event served as a strong platform for parent-school communication and collaboration with the participation of over 115 parents. S1 parents learnt about study and exam strategies, while S2 parents received tips on consistent reading habits and how to manage emotions.

Our school organized an experiential day, in which teachers and students could learn to understand and appreciate the Chinese culture and the etiquette. Travelling back to a particular dynasty in Hanfu clothing stimulated them to uphold these traditions and values.

The newly appointed leaders of the Christian Fellowship, Prefects, Student Union and Academic Prefects made their vows to express their willingness to serve, and the principal, Ms Constance Cheung, delivered a speech to suggest the students develop their teamwork skills and uphold the school motto when leading the teams.

Students seized the opportunity to learn more about interpersonal skills and intensify their understanding of the origins, features and meanings of the traditional Chinese etiquette at the talk delivered by Dr. Au Chi Kin, Assistant Professor of Department of History of Hong Kong Shu Yan University.

The Principal shared the school theme after the Chairperson and Vice-chairlady of the Parent-Teacher Association had presented the 2020/21 Annual Report. The Home-school Gathering and talk on admission policies and courses offered by the universities were conducted right after the meeting.

Congratulations to our debate team for their valour and participation. The debaters, Catherine Chan and Chloe Lee of S5 and Szdonna Cheng and Kaman Cheung of S4, were crowned champions of the captioned competition Grand Final after many rounds of matches in Division II.

A flag raising ceremony was held at school to celebrate China's National Day, which takes place on 1 October. The ceremony not only broadened students’ understanding of the nation but also enhanced their recognition of the country and boosted their sense of national identity.

The day camp provided an excellent opportunity for students to hone their communication and team building skills in a fun, supportive and positive environment. They also learnt the importance of walking with God and trusting in Him.

With a view to sharpening our S.1 girls’ self-management and problem-solving skills, and strengthening the unity among them, the Student Growth Team organized a 3-day training programme which offered them both individual challenges and group tasks.

The Principal, Ms Constance Cheung, spurred students to uphold the school theme ‘Stay Positive and Spread Love’ through the passionate attitudes and beliefs of the Olympic medalists, whose strong willpower and spirit of never giving up emboldened students to be positive, assiduous and achieve dreams without regrets.

Our school Orchestra plays the music which celebrates the faithfulness and goodness of the Lord, who will always be with us regardless of the circumstances that He places us on our pathway that He calls us to pursue, so we can have peace and move forwards with strength and courage.

Congratulations to our school music groups for winning gold, silver and bronze awards in the competition. With their golden voices and creativity, their remarkable performances touched the hearts of the adjudicators and the audience.