Speech Day 2022-2023

Date: 03/07/2023

The Annual Speech Day

 

The Annual Speech Day of Pope Paul VI College was held on 16th June, 2023. We were honoured to have Ms. Rosanna Law Shuk Pui, JP (The Commissioner of Transport) to officiate the event. Other guests of honour included our School Supervisor, Sr. Pessanha Alves Marinei; the School Sponsoring Body Managers, Sr. Theresa Pathickal and Sr. Erudhaya Dhas Sophia Rani; the Missionary Sisters of The Immaculate - PIME Sisters Superior Delegate, Sr. Pamei Carmela; the Alternate School Sponsoring Body Manager, Ms. Ho Ka Yan; the Alumni Manager, Ms. Yuen Piu Hing, Bibiana; the Parent Manager, Ms. Cherry So Siu Ha; the Alternate Parent Manager and Chairperson of the Parent-Teacher Association, Ms. Michelle Lui Yee Ling and the Chairperson of the Alumnae Association, Ms. Carol Chan Hiu Wai.

 

The commencement of the ceremony was marked by an inspiring speech by the Principal, Mr. Genthew Leung Yee Ho, who shared his observations on the emerging trend of e-learning and its capacity to provide new opportunities for students to cultivate self-management skills. Additionally, he discussed the school’s efforts to infuse music and arts into the school environment with the aim of enhancing a sense of belonging among students. In his speech, Mr. Leung also highlighted some of the remarkable achievements of students in debate, arts, and sports competitions, and he encouraged the graduates to continue to embrace his well-known maxim: “be calm on the surface, but always paddle like the dickens underneath.” To add to his remarks, he reminded the graduating class of the importance of sowing humble seeds of benevolence and love, underscoring that the impartial wisdom of God facilitates their growth. The Principal also extended his gratitude to everyone who contributed to the school’s success, including all staff, janitors, and social workers.

 

Ms. Rosanna Law Shuk Pui, JP, presented the graduation certificates to the F.6 graduates.  She then graced the evening by addressing the graduates and guests with words of inspiration. Commencing with a nostalgic recollection of her own experiences as a student at Pope Paul VI College, Ms. Law reflected on the support and guidance she received from her teachers and friends. She also shared her invaluable insights garnered from her experiences as a civil servant, inviting the graduates to embrace humility, reflectiveness, and a meticulous approach towards every step they take. Drawing from her own struggles in coordinating efforts in the implementation of the HKeToll, Ms. Law encouraged the graduates to face adversities with courage and humility in life. Finally, as the graduates prepare to navigate the world, Ms. Law motivated them to keep in mind the significance of the past six years spent at their alma mater and to take to heart the wisdom of God.

 

The vote of thanks was then delivered by our Graduate Representative, Crystal Lo. She thanked the school for providing an environment that enabled her and her peers to thrive, persevere, and cultivate gratitude, in accordance with the ethos of Popepaullians. The Speech Day concluded with the Passing-on-the-Light Ceremony, a time-honoured practice that symbolizes the passing on of traditions, dreams and virtues from the graduating cohort to their younger schoolmates.

 

It was an evening filled with reflections and joy for the graduates as they reunited with their teachers, classmates and friends. We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to all the proud parents, family members and teachers, and especially to the stars of the day - our graduates. We wish them every happiness and success in all their further endeavours. 

 

 

 

畢業典禮

 

　　本校中六畢業典禮於六月十六日晚假學校禮堂舉行，主禮嘉賓為運輸署署長羅淑佩太平紳士。當晚，校監馬麗莉修女與各位校董會成員出席典禮頒授獎項，嘉賓包括一眾友好中小學校長、家長教師會主席呂綺玲女士、校友會會長陳曉蔚女士及各畢業生之家長，場面盛大隆重。

 

　　典禮以梁以豪校長致辭揭開序幕。梁校長以標語「主都一視同行，主都一視同仁，而種子也盡力長得更好」轉贈予應屆畢業生，寄語她們面對不同的人生課題，發現前路並非暢行無阻時，盡力用平靜的心接納不可以改變的事，用勇氣改變可以改變的事，用智慧分辨兩者，讓自己成長得更超卓。「優雅需要底氣，華麗需要實力」，梁校長再次勉勵同學效法鴨子在水底奮力擺動雙掌，換來水面的優雅姿態，憑努力建構由衷的自信，活出優雅，展現華麗。此外，梁校長向各位畢業生送上一塊小白石。小白石的形狀各異，喻意每位同學都是獨一無二的；白色則喻意保祿的孩子都是可教導的。

 

其後，由羅淑佩女士頒發畢業證書及致辭。致辭時，羅女士指出人生道路不會天色常藍，她勉勵畢業班師妹以勇氣面對難關與挑戰，更需常懷謙卑，接納自己的不足，聆聽別人的批評與反對意見，才能藉此反思，做到盡善盡美。作為校友，羅女士感謝母校讓她邂逅不同的老師與同學，使生活充實而富有意義。故此，她寄望一眾師妹畢業後保持聯繫，成為生命中的同行者，感受天父對自己的厚愛安排。

 

接著由畢業生代表致辭及進行傳光禮。勞泳琳同學代表畢業生感激母校營造優良的學習環境，感激師長的啟迪教誨，道出感恩珍惜的覺悟、許下不畏艱難奮勇前進的承諾。傳光禮則象徵畢業班同學將校訓的精神傳遞給學妹，達致薪火相傳。

 

　　最後，畢業典禮在溫馨的氣氛中完滿結束。