Pooi To Middle School has long been dedicated to promoting the culture of the Qipao. This year marks a significant milestone as we host the 10th Pooi To Qipao Design (Primary Section) Competition.

Under the theme "Creating Together, Journeying Together • Navigating Values," this year’s competition received an overwhelming response of 2,002 entries from 57 primary schools. The standard of work was exceptionally high, leaving a lasting impression on our judges.

From Design to Creation
The selection process was rigorous:

Initial Selection: Ms. Yeung Ching (Head of Visual Arts) and Ms. Pang Ue-fei shortlisted 124 entries.

Finalist Selection: From these, 24 outstanding designs were chosen to enter the Final Round held on March 7, 2026.

During the finals, the shortlisted students visited our campus to personally bring their designs to life by crafting their own miniature Qipaos.

The Judging Panel
The finalists' creations were evaluated by a distinguished panel:

Principal Ms. Constance Cheung

Vice Principal Ms. To Pui-fung

Vice Principal Ms. So Shuk-sum

Head of Visual Arts Ms. Yeung Ching

Visual Arts Teacher Ms. Pang Ue-fei

Results and Recognition
The final results are displayed in the accompanying photographs and are also available on our school website. Details regarding the Award Presentation Ceremony will be sent to the winners via a formal invitation in due course.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all participating students and schools for their enthusiastic support and dedication to this cultural heritage.

The award presentation ceremony for the 10th Pooi To Qipao Design (Primary Schools) Invitation Competition was held successfully. This year's theme was "Driven by Innovation, Guided by Values". The champion, 1st runner-up, 2nd runner-up, 3rd runner-up, 10 outstanding and 10 merit awardees received certificates and book coupons worth $1500, $1000, $800, $500, $200 and $100 respectively. Special thanks to Dr. Benjamin Li for sponsoring this event.

This year, our school received a total of 2002 entries from students, with 36 primary schools participating. The standard of the works was exceptionally high, leaving a profound impression. Ms. Yeung, Head of the Visual Arts Department, and Ms. Pang first selected 124 shortlisted works from the entries, and then chose 24 finalists from the shortlist.