WYHK's 2007-08 Student Ambassador Tsang Pui-lim left for New York on 28th June with his WYK counterpart. Seeing them off at the airport were Peter Lai, Martin Kwan and WYK PSA representatives. The two lads are representing their respective PSAs as Student Ambassadors and will be received by members of the US Eastern Chapter.
"Congratulations to the three Form Six students Kwok Tsz-wang, Tsang Pui-lim and Wan Chun-wah who were elected Students of the Year. The Student Ambassador Award went to Tsang Pui-Lim of F6S2 who will represent the PSA to pay a visit to overseas
chapters this summer. We wish Tsang, Kwok and Wan a fruitful year ahead and look forward to seeing them to join us to serve the school in the years to come." - Peter PS Lai, Chairman, WYHK PSA.
The 20th Anniversary Dinner of the "Students Of the Year Scheme" was held in the school hall on 26th August 2007. The happy occasion was well attended by S.O.Y.S. members, past students, Jesuit Fathers and the Principal. Fr. Stephen Chow, Supervisor of the two Wah Yan Colleges (a Wahyanite himself), was invited as the guest of honour. Fr. Chow delivered an inspiring speech touching on selected elements of the Vision and Mission of Jesuit education which is currently being reviewed and updated by the Jesuit Education Board. There was no lack of gratitude expressed in the sharing session of S.O.Y.S. Most members voiced their well wishes towards the PSA, their Alma Mater and society at large.
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Congratuations to Hui Ho Wang (6S1) for becoming 2006/07 Student Ambassador. Mr. Hui will represent Wah Yan (H.K.) Past Students Association to visit the USA West Coast in Easter 2007.
Time flies... 2006/07 SA program has started its 1st stage in October. Among the 87 potential candidates, 6 outstanding students have been nominated by the students to enter Stage 2 which will commerence on October 20. During the 2nd stage, 3 of them will be selected by their Form-teachers and the S.O.Y. Society as outstanding Students of the Year. And finally, at Stage 3, one of the 3 Students of the Year will be selected by the Past Students Associatoin as Student Ambassador who will represent the PSA to travel abroad to visit her overseas chapters.
The following 6 candidates are nominated during the 1st stage:
- Hui Ho-wang 6S1
- Lee Tin Yan 6S2
- Gieuw Godfrey Harrison 6S2
- Jorge Metelo 6S2
- Lam Muk-yan 6S1
- Wong Chun-tat 6S1
May the best student wins.
From the Headlines, you will all have learned that the SOYs 2005/06 have been selected. Amongst them 3, one will be appointed this year's Ambassador at the reunion dinner on 10th November after the Speech Day. For details of this year's SOYs, please refer to tthe table below.
The SOYs Boys have done it again ! Another good year under their arms and here they are at their Annual Dinner. Tonight they have invited prominent old boy Mr. John Chan to share some good experience on the topic of Time Management.
- 2005.08.08
Initiated in 1987, the Students of the Year & Student Ambassador Scheme is an innovative and lavish idea aimed at broadening the mind of the students and promoting good relationship between the Wah Yan (H.K.) Past Students Association (PSA) and its overseas counterparts. The scheme is sponsored by the PSA. Nomination of six candidates is made every October by all Lower 6 students based on overall academic performance, demonstrable leadership quality, organisation ability and proven record of service to fellow Wahyanites, the College and the Hong Kong community. Three of the six candidates will then be nominated by members of the teaching staff and the SOY Society as "Students of the Year". Nomination results are subject to endorsement by the College Principal.
The three Students of the Year are then interviewed by a selection panel comprised of Past Presidents and key officials of the PSA for the selection of a "Student Ambassador" who will represent the PSA to visit an overseas chapter. Selection criteria are for one who is mature, sociable and devoted to his various endeavours; with good personality; loyal to the school and the PSA; and has a strong sense of belonging for Hong Kong.
| Year | Students of the Year | Student Ambassador | Place Visited |
| 86-87 | Lam Wan Ho, Godfrey
Leung Tat Chi, Godwin Vaughan Joseph Christopher |
Lam Wan Ho, Godfrey
Leung Tat Chi, Godwin |
Vancouver |
| 87-88 | Chan Kwok Chung, Andy
Chu Ki Kin Tso Yuk Keung, Eugene |
Chan Kwok Chung, Andy | Sydney |
| 88-89 | Chan Tsz Kin, Anthony
Lo Wing Lin, Raphael Lung Kin Wing, Stephen |
Lo Wing Lin, Raphael | Toronto |
| 89-90 | Fung Tin Lun, John
Leung Tak Ming Tsang Kar Ming |
Fung Tin Lun, John | San Francisco |
| 90-91 | Chan Lap Yan
Chan Tung Tsui Ka Bun |
Chan Tung | Edmonton |
| 91-92 | Chan Kar Kit
Fung Man Hoi Li Shiu Hung |
Li Shiu Hung | UK & Singapore |
| 92-93 | Hui Chi Yin, Andrew
Kwong Keng Chee Wong Wai Keung, Albert |
Hui Chi Yin, Andrew | New York |
| 93-94 | Gor Yau Hang, Terence
Ho Wai Yip, Sammy Lau Yu Hin, Felix |
Goh Yau Hang, Terence | Calgary |
| 94-95 | Ho Lai Man, Raymond
Ng Chi Keung, Kenneth Tam Kar Lun |
Ho Lai Man, Raymond | Los Angeles |
| 95-96 | Cheung Ho, Derek
Peter Anthony Fok Tsoi Chi Wai, Louis |
Cheung Ho, Derek | Toronto |
| 96-97 | Lau Fu Keung, Edward
Lam Cheung Chi, Simon Leung Kar Wing |
Lau Fu Keung, Edward | Sydney |
| 97-98 | Wu Shung Shan, Samuel
Suen Wai Kin, Ken Willy Tsoi |
Wu Shung Shan, Samuel | Calgary |
| 98-99 | Leung Siu Tang, Timothy
Daniel Kong Chan Lin |
Leung Siu Tang, Timothy | Vancouver |
| 99-00 | Lau Fu Man, Edmond
Shiu Cheuk Ting, Felix Wong Wing To, Alex |
Lau Fu Man, Edmond | Los Angeles |
| 00-01 | Ho Lai On, Leon
Lee Wang Fai Yip Caleb |
Ho Lai On, Leon | San Francisco |
| 01-02 | Chiu Ting Fung
Tin Ka Ho Wu Chia Chun |
Chiu Ting Fung | Toronto IC2002 |
| 02-03 | Chan Tin Lok
Tse Kwun Hon Yung Ka Ming |
Yung Ka Ming | New York |
| 03-04 | Philip Chow
Kevin Lee Aaron Benson Wong |
Philip Chow | Sydney |
| 04-05 | Chan Yiu-fung
Chu Chun-kit Lee Pui-tak Peter |
Lee Pui-tak, Peter | Edmonton/Calgary |
| 05-06 | Lau Kwun Lun
Wong Kam Yiu Yeun Ho Wang Holman |
Wong Kam Yiu | Vancouver IC2006 |
| 06-07 |
Gieuw Godfrey Harrison Hui Ho-wang Amory Lee Tin Yan |
Hui Ho-wang, Amory | San Francisco Bay Area |
| 07-08 | Kwok Tsz-wang Tsang Pui-lim Wan Chun-wah |
Tsang Pui-lim | US Eastern |