Good morning supervisor, teachers, and students.

Hope you had a wonderful break. It is my great pleasure to welcome you back. After a refreshing and enjoyable summer break, we gather here once again to embark on a new school year.

Welcoming Our New Staff

First, let’s give a very warm welcome to our new teachers who are joining our family this year:

1. Mr. Leung Sing Piu - teaching Chinese Language.
2. Mr. Lok Sau Fung - teaching Science and Physics.

We are excited to have the two of you on board, and I hope both of you find joy and satisfaction in your teaching journey here. Your arrival brings us synergy, and we look forward to working with you on this journey!

New Appointments in Leadership

We are also happy to announce the new appointments of our leadership team:
*Ms. Li Shun Wah* – Vice Principal for Student Development & Support
*Mr. Lok Sau Fung* – Vice Principal for Learning & Teaching Development
*Mr. Lee Wing Keung* - Vice Principal for School Management & Sustainable Development
*Mr. Sze Ka Wai* – Assistant Principal for Student Affairs & Co-Curricular Activities

I am always proud of our leadership team and have full confidence that their dedication and professionalism will move the team forward, helping the school to achieve the most.

After a brief introduction of our new staff and leadership, it’s time for me to share with you some good news. Our 2025 HKDSE results have improved significantly. In particular, we have achieved a record high passing rate of 98% in English Language and 96% in Chinese Language. 95% passing rate or above was also obtained in 9 other subjects as well. So, well done, everyone! I hope our current Secondary 6 students would be inspired and motivated by the success of their predecessors. Please bear in mind your teachers are here to help you get through your upcoming challenges.

Let me tell you more about our highflyers this year. 6D Cao Chin Ho achieved 3 level 5** and 2 L5*and Best 5 is 33. He has been admitted to Bachelor of Engineering in HKU and the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Engineering through Direct Admission.

6D Ho Sing Chun achieved 2 level 5**, 1 level 5* and 1 level 5 and best 5 is 29. He has been offered Physiotherapy in Poly U. 6D Ngan Wing Hin achieved 1 Level 5**, 1 Level 5*, 1 Level 5 and best 5 is 26. He has been offered Engineering with an Extended Major in Artificial Intelligence at HKUST.

Apart from our academic excellence, I also would like to take this opportunity to share with you all the highlights of the coming months, which include the Study Tour to Italy sponsored by Sham Shui Po District. Besides, we are delighted to announce that a brand-new study space will be open to all students next year! This cozy and well-equipped room is designed to provide you with a comfortable and quiet environment for your studies.

A new school year brings new opportunities and challenges. In the days ahead, whether in learning or life, I encourage everyone to keep up with the spirit of exploration and the courage to face challenges. Each small goal achieved is a step leading to a larger one. Let us not fear difficulties but bravely confront challenges to strive for excellence.

School Theme: Unleash Full Potential! Collaborate in Synodality!

This year, our school theme is still “Unleash Full Potential! Collaborate in Synodality!” This is more than just a slogan; it is a call to action rooted in our faith and a guiding principle for our year together.

The call to “Unleash Full Potential” is a recognition of a profound truth: that each and everyone of you has received a divine grace from God. You are all God’s children, uniquely created and gifted. Your potential is not just a personal talent; it is a gift granted by God. This means we all have a duty—a holy responsibility—to discover, develop, and use the various gifts God has bestowed on us. Our mission is to support each of you in this journey, to help you feel confident and motivated to achieve your very best, for a purpose greater than yourselves.

But what do we do with these gifts? We are called to be good stewards of them. This is where our second theme comes in: “Collaborate in Synodality.”

To collaborate in synodality means to understand that we are not meant to walk alone. This idea finds its root in the Holy Trinity—a perfect community of love and relationship. It is a call for participation, communion, and mission.

It means we need one another. We need each other’s understanding, we need to practice listening deeply to each other, and we need to offer our help, generosity, and forbearance. It’s about creating an inclusive environment where everyone’s voice is valued and where we actively participate in each other’s journeys.

Focus of the Academic Year

To align with this theme, we will focus on three major concerns this school year:

Major Concern 1: Cater for Learner Diversity

Major Concern 1 focuses on systematically catering to learners’ diversity to enhance student motivation, confidence, and academic growth. The strategy is multi-faceted, involving collaborative curriculum adjustments, targeted teaching, and data-driven refinement. Academically, subject panels revise schemes of work and develop differentiated learning packages. Furthermore, students are explicitly taught essential learning and thinking skills. Finally, the Assessment Data Analysis Team analyzes performance data to provide feedback and recommend improvements for teaching strategies, ensuring a cycle of continuous refinement.

Major Concern 2: Whole Person Development

Major Concern 2 centers on implementing a comprehensive, Whole Person Development Framework based on the values of Catholic to nurture students into well-rounded individuals. The focus is specifically on cultivating resilience, perseverance, emotional stability, and leadership. A key element is ensuring all teachers and students understand and commit to the framework’s goals through clear communication, goal-setting, and pledges. Each activity is reinforced with clear explanations and comprehensive debriefing sessions to maximize student internalization. The approach utilizes measurement tools to quantify outcomes and emphasizes consistent review to ensure students not only learn but are also able to live out these values.

Major Concern 3: Foster a Positive School Culture

Major Concern 3 aims to foster a more positive school culture by strengthening key relationships. Internally, it focuses on building cohesive team spirit among staff through mutual trust, respect, and appreciation. This is achieved by cultivating a culture of empowerment, accountability, and transparent communication in meetings. Externally, the concern emphasizes strengthening partnerships with parents through consistent communication, workshops, and involving the PTA in decision-making. It also seeks to strengthen bonds with alumni via expanded networking and meaningful engagement opportunities like mentoring, and with the primary section through collaborative projects and participation in events to build trust and a more unified community.

Inspiration from High School Musical

Have you ever felt pressured to fit into a single box? The athlete. The brainiac. The art kid. Do you feel you are forced to choose one label and stick with it?

Well, there’s a movie that challenges the entire idea: High School Musical. And beyond the catchy songs, it has some powerful lessons for all of us.

First, it’s okay to have more than one passion.
Troy Bolton was the star athlete, but he discovered his passion in singing. Gabriella was a science whiz, but she had a hidden talent, too. Their biggest obstacle wasn’t the audition; it was the status quo—the rule that said “stick to your own kind.”

Their story asks us a simple question: “Who says so?” Who says you can’t love both robotics and basketball? Who says you can’t be in the school play and on the honor roll? You don’t have to be just one thing. You are allowed to be a complex, multi-talented person.

Second, real friends support your whole self.
At first, Troy’s basketball teammates didn’t get it. But when they saw how much the play meant to Troy, they showed up. They learned the dance moves to support their friend. That’s the real meaning of “We’re all in this together.” True friendship isn’t about putting you in a box; it’s about cheering you on as you break out of it.

So my challenge to you today is this: Be a little more like Troy and Gabriella. Dare to try something new. Step out of your comfort zone. Support your friends when they do the same.

Let’s make our school a place where we aren’t defined by a single label, but a place that enables us to celebrate all our talents because the most important thing is to be our true self.

Final Thoughts

Indeed, I want to remind everyone that mental and physical health are equally important. While pursuing academic success, do not forget to take good care of yourselves and each other. When you face setbacks, seek help; together, we can overcome difficulties. United we stand, divided we fall. Together, we can stand tall.

As we begin this year, remember the words from 1 Peter 4:10: (first Peter Chapter 4 verse 10)

“Each one of you has received a special grace, so, like good stewards responsible for all these varied graces of God, put it at the service of others.” May we embrace our unique talents and work together in service for one another. Through our collaboration, we can truly unleash our potentials and ensure that our school community flourishes.

I hope you are inspired to share your unique gifts with those around you. May God bless each of you on this journey. Have a fantastic year ahead!

Sung Hoi Yan

Principal