WYKAAO Functions
WYKAAO had its December 2019 Board Meeting at Markham Mon Sheong Court, followed by a dinner. Spouses and a few other members also joined the gathering. Click here to see more pictures.
Our Wino group holds periodic gatherings. If you are interested in joining the group, let us know through this link. To see more pictures of Wino #61, follow this link.
WYKAAO AGM Annual Dinner 2019 was held on Sunday October 20 at Golden Palace Banquet Hall. About 70 alumni, family members and friends attended. Four alumni from Classes of ’69 and ’79 were honoured. The evening also saw a recap of activities in the past year including hosting two Wah Yan student ambassadors in the summer. Click here to see more pictures.
The Award is open to students whose aggregate total of their best six Grade 12 credits gained in 2018~2019 academic year is 480 or over. Details of the award, its qualifications and the application form can be found here.
Successful candidates will be notified and invited to receive their awards at WYKAAO Annual General Meeting and Dinner on Sunday, 20th October 2019.
(Andrew Ng, President of Wah Yan College (Hong Kong) Ontario Alumni Association)
This year Wah Yan Hong Kong is celebrating 100 Years.
We are so thankful to PSA Hong Kong for sponsoring 2 student ambassadors, Justin Chan from WYHK and Kelvin Wong from WYK to come to Toronto to celebrate with us during the last week of July (July 28 to Aug 4, 2019).
We also thank Wah Yan Kowloon PSA Toronto for agreeing to co-host the 2 students.
(Jeffrey Mah, President of Wah Yan College Kowloon Alumni Association of Ontario)
WYK Alumni Association of Ontario is proud of co-hosting the 2019 Wah Yan Student Ambassador Program with our brother WYHK Alumni Association. While there have been a lot of planning and acquiring support from alumni members months before the program starts, we all felt these spent efforts are worthwhile.
Not only the students have had a great experience, we have also organized one of a most meaningful event that alumni associations should be doing amongst other activities, that is offering our help and support to the current Wahyanites who may be considering further their studies in North America. I have to thank WYHK Alumni Associations again for a smooth collaboration leading to a very successful execution of the program.
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Day 1 - HK Departure, Toronto Arrival & Welcome BBQ Dinner - Sunday 28 July 2019 |
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Day 2 - Monday 29 July 2019 |
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Day 3 - Niagara Falls and Relaxation in Richmond Hill - Tuesday 30 July 2019 |
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Day 4 (AM) - Wednesday 31 July 2019 |
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Day 4 (PM) - WYCHK Centennial Celebration & Welcome Dinner - Wednesday 31 July 2019 |
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Day 5 - University Visits - Thursday 1 Aug 2019 |
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Day 6 - Collingwood and Wasaga Beach - Friday 2 August 2019 |
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Day 7 - @ WYKAAO Picnic & Wah Yan Vs La Salle Soccer Game - Saturday 3 August 2019 |
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Day 8 - Sunday 4 August 2019 |
(Joseph Wong, WYK '67)
Ever since we hosted the first student ambassadors back in 1995, we have always been delighted to meet the next generation of Wahyanites so far away from Hong Kong who carry the news and greetings from our alma mater. Kelvin and Justin exemplify today's the best of the best of Wah Yan.
(Edmond Wong, WYK '71)
After casually meeting our 2 fine student ambassadors the first night at the BBQ in Andrew Ng’s place, I had the great pleasure to spend more time with them in 2 more occasions to know them better.
On Thursday August 1, I chauffeured them around to visit 4 U of T professors in separate departments (Psychology, Engineering, Management and Social Work). During the visits, we spent about an hour with each professor where they both asked intense and thoughtful questions in diverse subjects for technical or personal interests. I observed that they process great listening skill, and can articulate their thoughts and communicate well to the professors. Frankly, I was very impressed with their performance that day and thought to myself that they each will have their own bright future.
On Friday August 2, we changed our original plan to visit Queen’s University, and instead we go for a zip-line and treetop nature adventure tour at Scenic Caves in Collingwood to stay away from academics for one day. Kelvin was under the weather (and medication) that morning but did not want to stay behind and miss the fun. By the time we picked up Fred Yip (71), my co-driver in Mississauga and after a quick tour to wane their curiosity of this wholesale store, Kelvin was almost fully alert and recovered.
Once we arrived at Scenic Caves, it was to my surprise that I have to accompany them for this entire 3-hours adventure because they are both under age. With their encouragement and agreement to look after me on the treetop, I finally signed hesitantly and put my life in their good hands. We walked the suspension bridge, the caves, navigated through 15 treetops and soared down a 1000 ft zip-line. We cared for each other and had a lot of fun together. Thanks to them, their energy and encouragement, I felt I was young again.
All in all, I feel I personally gain more in this experience. A little time spent with Justin and Kelvin instills brotherhood, hope, and youth back in me. This is a worthy program that Wah Yan shall continue.
(Wilson So, WYK '82)
It was a great pleasure to meet the 2 student ambassadors on 4 occasions during their visit to Toronto. First the day they arrived. It was a casual encounter at Andrew Ng’s home. First impression was they are not shy and get along with the “uncles” and “aunties” very well. Second time during the 100th anniversary dinner. I was totally impressed by the speech they gave on behalf of their respective schools. Extremely coherent and articulated speeches ... no stage fright in front of the big crowd. 可用四字慨括為”不亢不卑”.
Third time during the UoT day of visit. I joined them at the tail end of their meeting with a professor from the Faculty of Social Work. Both were deeply engaged with the conversation. Clearly an eye opening discussion and probably the term social workers gives them new meaning after that day. Final encounter was during the WYKAAO annual picnic and the friendly soccer match with La Salle. They showed their active sides and still kids at heart when running around trying to play the ball. All in all, it was a heart warming experience to know the 華仁 legacy is living bright and strong.
(Phyllis Chuang and Joe Shum, WYHK '67)
Justin and Kelvin are amongst two of the best Wah Yan Ambassadors in my memory. They represent the 2 schools and demonstrate the true values and missions upon which Wah Yan principles are based to a very high caliber and do their parents and teachers and colleagues proud.
(Kim Wong, WYHK '05)
The ambassadors’ visit reminds me of how precious Wah Yan brotherhood is. May this precious tradition be carried on through love, sacrifice and everything sang in our school song.
(Andrew Ng, WYHK '77)
We had our Centennial Dinner on Wednesday night and WYK had their annual picnic on Saturday.
The week went by very quickly from a visit to Ontario Science Center, Niagara Fall to touring 3 universities, York, Ryerson University and UofT Health Science on Wednesday morning using our Subway Network.
Wah Yan Kowloon managed to arrange for the 2 students visited UofT Scarborough and Downtown while meeting with the professors on Campus.
Friday, Uncle Edmund felt that too many university visitations were no fun and decided to take them to Scenic Caves Nature Adventures where they enjoyed zip lining and tree top adventures.
Saturday, the 2 students attended the WYK picnic, toured Mon Sheong Senior Care Home and played soccer with friends from LaSalle and St. Joseph Alumni. Night time, they had karaoke until they drifted into sleep.
Sunday, Kim Wong, one of student ambassadors back in 2006 took them out to Casa Loma and downtown, Toronto before sending them to the airport to board the midnight flight back to HK.
The 2 students stayed in my house for 7 nights. I was a little nervous that they may have some bad habits. Well, they adapted very well. First night, all the aunties made them wash dishes and they did not mind at all. They even cleaned up their rooms when they left on Sunday.
I am sad to let them go yet I am so happy and proud of them. I wish them most success in life.
Thanks to all the uncles and aunties who took them around and took care of them.
(Jeffrey Mah, WYK '78)
Very encouraging to see Kelvin and Justin, current generation of Wahyanites, carrying the torch of keeping the Spirit of Wah Yan well and alive!
From Chop Suey - Wah Yan College Hong Kong Memories -
編按：緊接前帖，第二位分享的，是九華學生大使黃敬宏（Kelvin）同學。Kelvin也是參加本年初舉辦的港華高桌晚宴（High Table Dinner）的其中一位九華領袖生。
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7天 的 旅程光陰似箭，日月如梭，轉眼間又回到熟悉的地方。旅程雖短，所學到以及所見識到的人和事，卻令人難以忘懷，刻骨銘心。慶幸自己能夠獲得舊生會、舊生的支持，得到這次機會以student ambassador 的 身份前往多倫多匯報學校情況。
最為人難忘的必然是多倫多的一眾舊生以及他們太太的熱情款待。一下機，港九華師兄在接機大堂熱烈地迎接我們，那份親切感是不能言喻的。第一晚的BBQ，讓我認識更多的舊生，暢談他們在華仁的往事，甚至校園時代的變遷，對華仁的了解更加深入，更明白到華仁這個家在每個人的心中佔一席位。
From Chop Suey - Wah Yan College Hong Kong Memories -
編按：今屆港、九華學生大使（Student Ambassador）剛剛完成多倫多之旅回港。Admin與他們認識，特意邀請他們在《雜碎》分享感想。首先分享的是港華的陳允（Justin）同學。
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七日之旅正式告一段落，謹在此多謝學校、香港舊生會、加拿大安大略省舊生會的支持、資助、款待及借宿。
心中也是有千言萬語想分享，但想想，相比起寫遊記描寫景物，我更想說說「人」，這最令人不捨。
在出發之前，抱着的心態是成為為學校、同學傳遞消息的橋樑，對師兄也只是學習的心態。
怎料到那邊全然不止是這回事?，師兄和他們的太太對我們十分親切，讓我們融入他們的生活和圈子，有趣而多姿多彩，深夜唱K、野餐、聯校友誼足球賽、一起衝瀑布、一起玩Zipline 走Treetop、一起逛大學逛商場，可謂幾無代溝，他們說在我們身上看見自己年青的影子，我們卻想他們身上一直長存華仁風範！「願我出走半生，歸來仍是少年」。
The visit of our Student Ambassadors Kelvin Wong (WYK) and Justin Chan (WYHK) is coming to a close after a week long stay in Ontario. They are leaving for Hong Kong at 1:45AM on 5 August 2109. They have recorded their farewell messages to us. Please clck here to watch Kelvin's message and here for Justin's message. 
