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< Back to ExCos Messages from the 39th ExCos President Public Relations Officer Vice President Internal Secretary External Secretary Financial Secretary President - LEUNG Sze Ching, Chloe Hello everyone! I am Chloe Leung, a Form 5/Year 12 Student from ESF Island School. I am extremely honoured to be serving as the President of the 39th Hong Kong Outstanding Students Association Executive Committee. I am extremely grateful to the OSA family and previous ExCo for gifting us with such an inspiring and supportive environment for personal growth, regardless of our new entry into the community. Being surrounded by such talented and like-minded students is an opportunity like no other. Through the diverse and expansive outlook we seek to employ this term, I am sincerely looking forward to promoting our mission of “Cultivating Confidence, Celebrating Competencies, and Catalysing Change”. Thank you, and I look forward to working with you all in the coming year! 大家好！我是Chloe，現就英基港島中學中五級，非常榮幸能擔任第三十九屆香港傑出學生協會的會長。 我非常感謝香港傑出學生會的大家庭和上一屆的執行委員會，不管我們是否前年才加入了這個社群，都培養了一個有靈感且有利於創新個人成長的環境。能夠與這群志同道合的傑出學生交流和建立聯繫，是我非常榮幸的無與倫比的機會 透過今年的各項活動和擴大的目標對象，我真誠期待實踐我們「培養自信，勇於所長，肇啟新章」的使命 期待於將來的活動中能見到大家！

< Back IB/DSE Study Talk 2022 Date posted: 26/11/22, 4:00 am Last updated: 5/4/23, 4:07 am Join us on Zoom with three Top Scorers from IB/DSE exams and learn more about the university application process, study skills, and life at university in HK and abroad! If you have set your heart on a specific university program, if you are devising university application strategies, if you would like to talk to the top students in HK, sign up for our DSE/IB Study Talk! On 26 Nov 2022, join us on zoom and learn more about the university application process, study skills needed for public exams, and life at universities in Hong Kong and abroad. Led by DSE 超級狀元 (achieving 8 5**s each) and IB 45 scorers, this is your chance to find out more from those with first-hand experience and directly ask them any burning questions you may have. 🖐Sign-ups are now open via link in bio! 🎯Registration deadline: 25 Nov 2022 See you there! Previous Next

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< Back Meet us at 'The Intersection' for another round of inspiring sharing Date posted: 3/7/22, 4:00 am Last updated: 3/7/22, 2:24 am Application is now open for the second session of Coffee Chat Series 2022: 'The Intersection' which will offer secondary students a chance to chat with business workers, tech professionals and entrepreneurs. Does working in a tech start-up mean writing lines and lines of code💻? What’s it like to run a charity for those struggling to get by 🤝🏻? If you’re a secondary school student with an interest in business📈, entrepreneurship🕴️, or technology👩💼, then sign up for the second session of the Coffee Chat Series - ‘The Intersection🛣️’. You can spend a leisurely afternoon chatting with experienced professionals and industry workers in a relatively casual setting at a price of just $100, or an exclusive discount price of $60 for OSArs💸. If you have paid for the first session: ‘Atop the Mountains' but did not show up with an acceptable reason, you can join this session for free! Snacks🍪 and drinks☕ will be provided. The details of the event are as follows: Date: 24th July, 2022 (Sun) Time: 15:00 – 17:10 Format: Face to Face (in Cantonese) Venue: Desk-one (Common Ground), Shop 1A, 1 Electric Street, Wan Chai Eligibility: Open to all, but preferably Secondary 3-5 (or equivalent) Fee: $100 (included fees for venue, beverages and snacks); ❗ $60 for OSArs❗ Quota: 20 Apply here: https://forms.gle/FLWp2VUYxTzWoZi86 If a tightening of COVID-19 restrictions forces us to cancel the face-to-face event, the session will be moved only and participants can get a full refund. Don’t hesitate - join the event now - and gain valuable advice from this intersection of bright minds that will weave a promising future for you✨✨! Previous Next

< Back Planning to Study Abroad? Join our Overseas University Sharing Session! Date posted: 22/7/22, 11:30 am Last updated: 23/7/22, 12:54 am The Study Abroad Series will feature an online sharing session for students hoping to enter an overseas university. Are you planning to pursue a degree in an overseas university? Want to know some tips on how to apply and what university life is like abroad? Then join our Study Abroad Series sharing session! At the virtual event, you can listen to the experience of students from prestigious overseas universities in the US and UK, as well as seeking advice from them to facilitate your university application process. This is the chance for you to have all your university-related questions answered! 📌Details of the event Date: 31/7 (Sunday) Time: 10am-12nn Mode: Zoom Fee: Free of charge! Application deadline: 30/7 Apply here: https://forms.gle/MQiJEzmqUb4QbsMX7 Further information about the session will be released on our social media pages. Do ask your friends who are interested in studying abroad to join too! We understand that applying to a new university can be a stressful and confusing process, so we’re here to make it easier for you. Previous Next

About Us A youth-run non-profit organisation established for over 37 years, aiming to connect aspiring teenagers and past OSArs to promote social conscience and charitable causes in Hong Kong Years Founded 37 No. of OSArs 1400+ OUR MISSION The Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association (HKOSA) was founded in 1987 by the awardees of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Award, overseen by the Youth Arch Foundation and previously by the Lion & Globe Educational Trust. Currently, there are over 1200 members will a united mission to contribute the charitable causes, foster student participation in social services and seize the incentive to serve the Hong Kong community. The Association has always strived to educate students in all aspects of society as well as develop their leadership skills and sense of social conscience. Thus, it has taken an active role in the community and initiated innovative projects throughout the years. The Association also recognises the importance of strong community connections, and it has continuously promoted and organised social service activities. Additionally, the Association has always considered it imperative that the voices of the youth should be heard in today's society. Hence, a myriad of events such as the Youth Summit is organised every year to allow student participants to express their concerns and propose solutions on pressing issues both locally and globally today. The Association will continue to serve society and create a brighter future for Hong Kong. Mission HISTORY OF HKOSA History 1985 THE FIRST AWARD Ms. Doreen Leung initiated the "Hong Kong Outstanding Female Students Award" with the support of the Lion and Globe Educational Trust. 1987 ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR ASSOCIATION The "Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association" was founded by winners and finalists of the award. Meanwhile, the award was first opened to male students and was renamed "Hong Kong Outstanding Students Award". Logo OUR LOGO #1 The triangle represents the balanced development of the "body", "mind" and "talent". The tilt of the triangle denotes development in all directions instead of only upwards. OUR SONG 青苗 羅頌恩、劉南基、戚本乙、陳瑞芬 00:00 / 02:14 青苗 曲：羅頌恩 (0609) 詞：劉南基 舞：戚本乙 (1407)、陳瑞芬 (1404) 不遠的樹林有棵青苗 呼呼北風吹未畏半點 抓緊艷陽去吸收 未怕阻撓與困憂 風吹雲沒雪過後 小小勁苗根枝秀 不屈自強去堅守 昂然而立廣遍樹蔭 我似這青苗付出真心 以信心而創獻社群 破阻撓進軍 豐富燦爛人生 真我熱誠化作青苗 呼呼北風吹未畏半點 抓緊艷陽去吸收 未怕阻撓與困憂 風吹雲沒雪過後 小小勁苗根枝秀 不屈自強去堅守 昂然而立廣遍樹蔭 憑藉心內那點真 隨著關懷情互滲 憑著這雙手 去肩擔社會責任 我憑藉心內那點真 隨著關懷情互滲 全賴這首歌 傳揚萬里 要香港這片地 充滿樂蔭 Song

< Back Social Service with Sunshine Action Date posted: 7/1/23, 4:00 am Last updated: 5/4/23, 4:11 am Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association x Sunshine Action 2023 Chinese New Year Sunshine Fortune Bags Event The Chinese New Year Sunshine Fortune Bags Social Services Event, organized jointly by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association and Sunshine Action, was successfully held on January 7th, 2023. We packed 600 Sunshine Fortune Bags for 13 centers of Yan Oi Tong. We also distributed the Fortune Bags to the elderly living alone and visited them to give New Year greetings. The Fortune Bag contains rice, pasta, dry foods, sauces, toiletries, and other necessities. We are thankful for the support and organization from Sunshine Action ( @sunshineactionhk ), and all the volunteers who brought wishes and warmth to those in need before the Chinese New Year! We will host a series of social services events in the following months. Stay tuned to our Instagram, Facebook, and website. There are more events coming in 2023! 由香港傑出學生協會和耀陽行動聯合舉辦的耀陽農曆新年福寶袋活動於2023年1月7日成功舉行。 我們為仁愛堂的13個中心製作了600個新年福寶袋。同時，我們拜訪了獨居老人，並向他們送上新年福寶袋和新年祝福。新年福寶袋裡有大米、麵食、乾糧、醬料、洗漱用品和其他必需品。我們衷心感謝耀陽行動( @sunshineactionhk )的支持，以及和我們一同組織該次活動。我們也誠摯感謝所有在春節前為有需要的人帶來祝福和溫暖的志願者! 在未來的幾個月裡，我們將舉辦一系列的社會服務活動。敬請關注我們的Instagram、Facebook和網站。 2023年將有更多活動等著你的參與！ Previous Next

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Published materials in 2014-2015 and activites organised by the 28th ExCo. < Back 2014-2015 28th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Project Resonance #1 Volunteer Training Scheme 2014 Introduction “Ignite the Spark Within, Let your Story Begin” By collaborating with teammates in this project, it is hoped that we may awaken the dormant sense of selflessness which we believe is inherent in every human being. The ambition is to reflect their responsibility as an individual by giving them the opportunity to interact with the underprivileged in Hong Kong. Through Volunteer Training Scheme 2014, we endeavour to rouse and consolidate the youth’s engagement with our society such that they will learn – or continue– to provide for those in need. Target Group 60 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 (equivalent to Year 10-Year 12) in schools in Hong Kong. Service Targets The Mentally disabled The Physically disabled The Blind (visually impaired) The Deaf Young Children The Elderly The participants should: ➢ Be eager to learn about new things; ➢ Demonstrate initiative in taking up social responsibilities; ➢ Feel passionate about providing for the community; and ➢ Be influential, dynamic and empathetic. Programme rundown Orientation Day Date: 1st November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 9:45am - 17:15pm Venue: Meng Wah Complex 3, HKU HKU Campus (Various locations) Exposure Day Date: 9th November 2014 (Sunday) Time: 11:30 – 13:45 // 15:45 – 18:30 Venue: Dialogue in the Dark, Mei Foo Organisation Visit Week Period: 8th to 15th November 2014 Venue: Various Service centres and NGOs Organisation Visit – TWGHs Ho Yuk Ching Workshop cum Hostel Date: 13th November 2014 (Thursday) Time: 18:45pm - 19:45pm Venue: G/F – 1/F, 3 Hung Ling Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon Group: The Mentally Disabled NGO Visit – Caritas Caine Road Community Centre Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 10:00am - 11:30am Venue: Room 032, G/F Caritas House, No. 2 Caine Road, Hong Kong Group: Young Children, The Physically Disabled, Organisation Visit - Haven of Hope Day Care Service for Severely Disabled Persons Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 10:00am - 12:00noon Venue: TBC Group: The Blind, The Deaf Organisation Visit - Haven of Hope Day Care Service for Severely Disabled Persons Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 11:00am - 13:00pm Venue: 5/F, 8 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, New Territories Group: The Physically Disabled Organisation Visit - NGO Visit – Helping Hand Hong Kong Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 14:00pm - 16:00pm Venue: 12 Borrett Rd, Mid-‐levels, Hong Kong Group: The Mentally Disabled, The Elderly Organisation Visit – Hong Kong Association for the Deaf Youth Section (Sign Language Course Part 2) Date: 15th November 2014 (Saturday) Time: 14:00pm - 16:00pm Venue: TBC Group: The Deaf Volunteer Day Date: 16th November 2014 (Sunday) Time: 12:45pm – 17:30pm Venue: T3-4, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong Kong Planning of Service Projects Date: Saturday, 1st November 2014 – Tuesday, 18th November 2014 Participants are expected to draft a service proposal under the guidance of the Organising Committee Service Week Date: Saturday, 22nd November 2014 – Sunday, 30th November 2014 Venue: Service Centres of Supporting NGOs Closing Ceremony Date: Saturday, 6th December 2014 Time: 13:15 – 17:45 Venue: CBC, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong #2 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2015 Introduction Hong Kong Youth Summit (HKYS) 2015 will be held from 1st March, 2015 to 4th April, 2015 at the University of Hong Kong. It is a platform where foresighted teenagers convene to debate and confront issues in a topical area of social concern in Hong Kong to foster mutually agreed strategies to tackle their associated challenges. Through such, we shall give voice to our youth and provide a glimpse into the future of our city. Theme "Releasing the Sticky Floor – Combating the Stagnation of Social Mobility" HKYS 15 takes Hong Kong’s plateauing social mobility as its theme under the title "Releasing the Sticky Floor – Combating the Stagnation of Social Mobility". Our title alludes to the metaphorical “sticky floor” of income, power and esteem which appears when a statistically significant proportion of the population remains in the same “social floor” into which they were born. By taking our increasingly viscous social mobility as the theme of HKYS 15, we hope to direct our youth’s attention to this worrying trend and cultivate our youngsters as the catalyst for wider public awareness and the conversation on remedies towards this issue. About In HKYS 15, student delegates will assume the roles of an array of stakeholders in Hong Kong. Delegates will be placed in a Commission (e.g. Housing; Education) related to their stakeholders’ concerns. They must defend their stakeholders’ interests in a series of Commission Meetings and strive towards a consensus with other parties to resolve the issue on the table. The resolutions reached at the end will be collected in the Resolution Booklet, which will be delivered to relevant organisations and decision-making bodies to reflect the views of our youngsters. Commission Meetings will be supplemented by a series of Interviews and Excursions as well as seminars and talks given by our guests-of-honour. Delegates will come into close contact with actual members of their stakeholders’ group and the leading experts on the social issues being discussed. Workshops in Commission Meeting rules and public speaking will also be arranged. These experiences, in addition to the Information Pack prepared by the Organising Committee, will allow delegates to engage in productive discussions competently. The unique feature of HKYS 15 and all past Hong Kong Youth Summits is that all Commission Meetings will occur simultaneously. There will be no less than 7 stakeholders represented in each Commission. This distinctive arrangement makes it possible for diverse and lively discussions on an array of issues to take place over the course of a month. All delegates will benefit from the insights produced in separate Commission Meetings when they convene for the Final Summit and by reading the Resolution Booklet. Vision By the end of HKYS 15, delegates shall not only have developed in-depth knowledge on the designated social issues but also such essential skills as public speaking, negotiation tactics, and compromise. Ultimately, HKYS 15 aspires to take HKOSA a humble step closer to our goal to nurture the next generation of socially conscious and responsible leaders for Hong Kong. Target Group Local students from Form 3 to Form 5 (Year 10 – Year 12) Programme Rundown 1. Orientation and Delegate Training Day Date: 1st March, 2015 (Sun) Time: 09:30 – 18:15 Venue: CPD-LG.18, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 2. Interviews and Excursions Date: 1st March, 2015 – 13th March, 2015 Venue: Various 3. Forum 1 Date: 14th March, 2015 (Sat) Time: 09:30 – 18:30 Venue: CPD-LG.09, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 4. Forum 2 Date: 15th March, 2015 (Sun) Time: 09:30 – 18:30 Venue: CBA, Chow Yei Ching Building, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 5. Forum 3 Date: 22nd March, 2015 (Sun) Time: 08:00 – 18:15 Venue: CPD-3.04, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong 6. Final Summit and Closing Banquet Date: 4th April, 2015 (Sat) Time: 09:30 – 22:00 Venue: CPD-3.04, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong Working Language All discussions shall be conducted in English (mostly) or Cantonese. All written documents shall be presented in English. Other Learning Experience Hours Local secondary school participants may receive certified OLE hours through Hong Kong Youth Summit 15 provided that they attain 100% participation rate throughout event days. With the consent of their school authorities, full participation in HKYS 15 leads to the award of 45 OLE hours. The Association will provide certificates to participants if they attain full participation rate. Best Speaker Award A best speaker will be selected in each Commission. The Award will be presented at the Closing Banquet. Further details will be released during HKYS 15. #3 Project Resonance 2015 Introduction Project Resonance 2015 – “Summer Lagoon” (PR 15) will be held from 29th June, 2015 to 26th July, 2015. Participants shall dive into a wide range of minority subcultures in Hong Kong. Often unfairly stigmatised or ignored and hence denied their rightful opportunity to flourish, our minorities bear the brunt of the not-so-friendly side of the city. We would like to grasp the opportunity to take a closer look at our minorities which, after all, when added up, constitutes an indispensable part of society, both in terms of number and its contribution towards diversifying the colourful social fabric of Hong Kong. Why “Summer Lagoon”??!?! Literally, a lagoon is a shallow body of water separated from a larger body of water by carrier islands or reefs. Metaphorically, a lagoon surrounded by mesmerising natural scenery – the placid waters of a lagoon under a blue sky fringed by towering palm trees, for example – evokes feelings of bliss, peace and harmony. This echoes the harmonious relationships maintained between Hong Kong citizens and the minorities within them as a single community. By naming Project Resonance 2015 “Summer Lagoon”, we express our aim to gather students into an inclusive circle where different personalities are enclosed together to form harmonious relationships like the calm waters of a summer lagoon. This playful title also contains our hope to provide a fun summer experience for our participants, as well as taking them on an exploration of the relatively unknown “carrier islands or reefs” around us. Together we shall walk into uncharted territory, expand our horizons and return with a greater breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding towards our minority communities to build “one community” in Hong Kong. Programme details Participants will be divided into 6 groups under the same number of chosen minority communities (see below for details). Project Resonance 2015 shall be divided into three Phases. Phase I Phase One is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge and understanding of minorities in Hong Kong. It shall include site visits, interviews with minority communities and affiliated persons and cultural experience interest classes. Phase II Phase Two sets out to consolidate participants’ improved understanding of minorities from Phase One. Participants shall produce a pre-camp promotional video on a topic related to their chosen minorities. The video shall be uploaded online to the public domain. It will hopefully prove to be an effective medium to disseminate information on minority issues and share the participants’ reflection from Phase One with the secondary school community and beyond. Moreover, the active learning process involved shall hopefully further enhance their appreciation of the facts and opinion related to minority issues. In addition, the video will be used as to promote the Carnival Showcase in Phase Three. Phase III Phase Three includes our Association’s flagship Interflow Camp ends with a Carnival Showcase. In the Interflow Camp, participants shall take part in team-building activities in their own groups and also together with all other participants. This shall enhance the sense of camaraderie shared by all participants in preparation for the finale of the Project – Carnival Showcase. In the Showcase, participants shall set up stalls in a Carnival open to the public. They shall share the knowledge that they have gathered and their reflections triggered by the exciting series of experiences hitherto in the Project to promote greater public concern for the interests of local minorities. Ultimately, the Showcase shall be a key stage in realising the overarching goal of Project Resonance 2015: promoting the inclusion of stigmatised/underprivileged minority communities to widen their access to the opportunities available in Hong Kong’s mainstream culture.  The minority communities up for consideration include: 1. Sexual and gender minorities; 2. Ethnic minorities; 3. The disabled; 4. Religious minorities; 5. Tree huggers; 6. Japanophiles； 7. Heritage Conservationists; 8. Street Artists. Aims Project Resonance 2015 seeks to understand the lives and experiences of minority communities in Hong Kong as a step towards promoting cohesion in this socially and culturally eclectic city. Through cultural experience sessions, Interflow camp (I-camp) and our Carnival Showcase – a public carnival where participants exhibit the product of their learning journey throughout the Project – we aim to guide participants to develop a comprehensive and sympathetic understanding of the minorities’ life and culture. Bearing in mind the utmost importance of presenting a balanced point of view on this potentially controversial topic, Project Resonance 2015 shall emphasise on constructing factual accounts of minority issues and developing understanding towards minorities through simulating personal experiences of the challenges confronted by minorities in Hong Kong. Target Group Local students from Form 3 to Form 6 (Year 9 – Year 12) Programme Rundown 1. Orientation Day (Phase I) Date: 28th June, 2015 (Sunday) 2. Cultural Experience Session 1 (Phase I) Date: 29th June, 2015 (Monday) – 3rd July, 2015 (Friday) Venue: Various Time: Various 3. Pre-camp Week (Phase II) Date: 4th July, 2015 (Saturday) – 9th July, 2015 (Thursday) 4. Interflow Camp (Phase III) Date: 10th July, 2015 (Friday) – 13th July, 2015 (Monday) Venue: Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups - The Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp Time: TBC 5. Cultural Experience Session 2 (Phase I) Date: 14th July, 2015 (Tuesday) – 22nd July, 2015 (Wednesday) Venue: Various Time: Various 6. Carnival Preparation (Phase III) Date: 23rd July, 2015 (Thursday) – 25th July, 2015 (Saturday) 7. Carnival Showcase (Phase III) Date: 26th July, 2015 (Sunday) Venue: TBC Time: TBC Working Language A mix of Cantonese and English (but mostly Cantonese) will be used in PR 15. Application Eligibility & Selection Criteria All local students from Form 3 to Form 6 (Year 9 – Year 12) are welcome to apply as either a participant or a member of the Organising Committee. The ideal applicant should: Display a keen interest in local minorities; Be able to think critically and creatively; Be conversationally fluent in both Cantonese and English. OLE Hours Certificates will be issued to all organising committee members and participants with their completion of the programme with satisfying attendance rate. OLE hours will also be awarded. Previous Year Next Year

< Back Calling for Future Leaders: Youth Summit 2022 Participants' Application Open! Date posted: 12/3/22, 7:00 am Last updated: 30/5/22, 1:44 pm What would you do if an apocalypse is underway and the world is on the brink of collapse? Form 3-5 students, here is your chance to save humanity, once and for all. Thinking of ways to spend your early ‘summer’ break? Being interested in discussing issues that matter the most to humanity? Then here’s the perfect opportunity for you! About the Youth Summit This year, the theme of Youth Summit 2022 is “Anti-Apocalypse”. Participants will have the precious opportunity to interact with distinguished scientists , industry leaders and professors about the existential risks that humanity is facing - from climate change to cyber warfare , and many more. We will unveil the list of speakers shortly. Please stay tuned. In view of the latest summer holiday announcements and COVID-19 situation, we have also changed the dates of Youth Summit 2022. Instead of lasting for two days, the event will now be held during 12 - 14/4 , lasting for three half-days . We are sorry for any inconvenience caused and we kindly hope for your understanding. Details Date: 12 - 14/4 (Tue - Thu) Time: 09:00 - 13:00 (Day 1 will end at 13:30) Eligibility: F.3 to F.6 students, or equivalent Mode: Online Application Deadline: 31/3 Fee: FREE! Why join? Youth Summit is a great chance for you to meet like-minded people , train your communication skills , and make your voice heard . Sign up with the Google form here to join our adventure as a participant now! At the same time, we are also recruiting organising committee members to help us run the programme. If you are a F.5 to Year 2 student and interested in organising activities, you may learn more about being an OC member here. Previous Next

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