About WYK
It was announced on June 19 that Philip Lee Shiu Lun (Form 5, 1959~60) had been appointed to be the next lieutenant-governor of Manitoba. He will take office on August 1, 2009.
"For decades, Mr. Lee has played an integral role in Winnipeg’s cultural community and has been widely recognized for his efforts in promoting a positive cultural awareness among Canadians of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. As such, he is well prepared to assume this prominent role as the Queen’s representative in our province and will bring an exciting dynamic to this office." -- Statement by Manitoba Premier, Gary Doer.
Philip had just organized a mini-reunion of his buddies in Wah Yan, a group called "Cheetahs and Friends", in Toronto from June 17 to June 20. His reminiscences of their school days are worth the long and short hauls of his friends from Singapore, LA, Edmonton and Ottawa. The Go Ahead clip from the Wah Yan International Conference, Toronto, 2002, shows why. Pictures of this gathering and a dinner hosted by Philip can be viewed here.
Reports from the media (cbc.ca, MingPao, SingTao, CTV.ca, Toronto Star, TodayDailyNews)
Students of the Year & Student Ambassador Scheme
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.
Click here to see more information. WYKAAO had hosted a number of student ambassadors over the years.
For WYK Student Ambassadors, please follow this link - http://www.wykpsa.org.hk/current-students/student-ambassadors/
[Franco Lee '76 left early to take his 2 sons, aged 11 and 13 to Saturday Chinese School;
siister of Monica, Maria; sisters of Christina, L-R, Donna, Renata, Jennie.]
The Lee family hosted the happy lunch on Saturday, June 2, at a Markham restaurant.
From Michael Au (Wah Yan International Network),
"Tentatively the Celebration will start at the School year 2019/2020 which WYHK would be run under the new DSS Scheme, if the application is approved by the Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR. Nothing will be changed at the school itself except the system and the school fee. WYK will remain unchanged.
The Grand Dinner will be held December 01 or November 30, 2019 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre subject to the confirmation of the our booking with them. In this respect, the 2019/2020 WYIC will be held tentatively from November 29 - December 01, 2019 in cope with the above Celebration.
Will keep you guys informed for more update and accurate information from time to time. Please help to spread the news to all Wahyanites you know."
