< Back to ExCos Messages from the 38th ExCos President Public Relations Officer Vice President Internal Relations Officer Internal Secretary External Secretary Financial Secretary President - AU YEUNG, Tin Yuet Ava Hi all! I’m Ava, a Year 12 IB Student at ESF Island School, and I’m so thrilled to be serving as your President for the 38th Executive Committee. After a year of growth and exploration on the 37th ExCo, I’m immensely thankful to the OSA family for providing me with numerous opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals who collectively share our vision of “giving is outstanding”. As the first women’s only ExCo since the diversification of the award, I believe the Association this year has already broken normative expectations, setting the stage for our mission of “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges, and Bolstering Brilliance”. Thank you to all the past and present OSArs who have supported the Association through all its years. We look forward to meeting you soon! 大家好！我是 Ava，英基港島中學 12 年級的 IB 學生。今年，我很高興能夠擔任第 38 屆香港傑出學生協會的會長。 在過去的一年，我很榮幸能夠藉著OSA這個大家庭與許多志同道合的傑出學生建立聯繫。 作為該獎項新成立以來的首個全女性執委，我相信我們已經為協會今年「打破界限、建立橋樑、鑄就輝煌」的使命奠定了基礎。 在此，我衷心感謝所有過去和現在的傑出學生對我們協會多年來的支持。我期待在不久的將來與你們見面！

< Back 2005-2006 19th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 International Convergence 2005 Introduction 60 participants from 26 schools, 6 countries, totalling 18 cooking sessions, consulate visits, temple visits and workshop visits, 2 workshop and seminar days, numerous presentation preparation sessions, all culminating with one final spectacular banquet – International Convergence 2005 has truly been a sparkle in our Association’s calendar. International Convergence 2005 is a multicultural-experience scheme that aims to promote understanding of cultural diversity and international cooperation, given the abundance of cultures and races represented in Hong Kong. This was achieved through allowing the participants to experience cultural practices of other countries. Throughout the entire scheme, the participants underwent unique cultural experiences, ranging from learning how to cook Indian Samosas to a Shabbat at the Ohel Leah Synagogue to interviews with Consuls or Consul Generals working in the Consulate Generals of six countries represented – Germany, India, Israel, South Africa, Spain and Thailand. In addition, workshops were held to educate the participants on various topics such as globalisation and international cooperation. The scheme culminated with a closing banquet, in which the participants presented their cultural experiences and conversed with representatives from the various consulates of the countries in Hong Kong. Outline of the Project Day 1 Workshop Date: 6th November, 2005 Time: 1400 - 1700 Venue: Lecture Hall of Diocesan Boys' School Guests: Professor Gordon Matthews, Associate Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Mr. Tzvika Berman, United Jewish Congregation Mr. Angel Garralda, Spanish Chamber of Commerce Mr. Vijay Harilela, India Association Mr. Paul Urbanski, Professor at the Hong Kong University Language Centre Mrs. Ratana-Ubol, Professor at the Hong Kong University Language Centre Day 2 Workshop Date: 12th November, 2005 Time: 0900 - 1200 Venue: Lecture Hall of Diocesan Boys' School Guests: Professor Tony Hung, Head of the Hong Kong Baptist University Language Centre Professor Peter Preston, Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Mr. Angel Garralda, Spanish Chamber of Commerce Six students representing the six countries from the Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong Cultural Experience Week (7th November – 14th November) The aim of the Cultural Experience Week was to enhance participants understanding of culture through experience and interaction with natives, rather than in an academic atmosphere. The visits proved to be immensely enjoyable and simultaneously a learning experience. Cultural Project Week (14th November – 19th November) During this Cultural Project Week, the participants prepared presentations promoting the country's culture, history and current tourist attractions. The presentations were given at the Banquet-cum-Closing Ceremony in front of guests. Some groups even managed to cook the national cuisine of their country and allowed all those attending the banquet to taste this. The week was particularly a golden opportunity for the participants to familiarize themselves with each other, and thus, everlasting friendships were formed. Closing Banquet Date: 19th November, 2005 Time: 1900 - 2300 Venue: Oriental Ballroom, Regal Oriental Hotel Hong Kong Guests: Dr. Wing Cheng, Executive Director of CJR Education Mr. Helmut Rausch, Deputy Consul General of Germany Mr. Thivhilaeli Makatu, Consul for Politics of South Africa Dr. Waramon Waruttama, Consul for Politics of Thailand Mr. Tzvika Berman, United Jewish Congregation Mr. Angel Garralda, Spanish Chamber of Commerce Mr. Vijay Harilela, India Association Mr. Paul Urbanski, Professor at the Hong Kong University Language Centre Mrs. Ratana-Ubol, Professor at the Hong Kong University Language Centre Sponsors: Citigroup CJR Education Centre Venture Language Training Ltd. Donations: Mr. Angel Gerralda, Spanish Chamber of Commerce Supporting Consulates in Hong Kong: Mr. Frank Burbach Consulate General German Consulate General in Hong Kong Mr. Deepak Misra Consul for Culture and Information Indian Consulate General in Hong Kong Mr. Thivhilaeli Makatu Consul for Politics South African Consulate General in Hong Kong Mr. Camilo Vega Consul General Spanish Consulate General in Hong Kong Dr. Waruttama Waramon Consul for Politics and Information Royal Thai Consulate General in Hong Kong Supporting Cultural Societies in Hong Kong: Mr. Tzvika Berman United Jewish Congregation Mr. Angel Garralda Spanish Chamber of Commerce Mr. Vijay Harilela India Association Mr. Paul Urbanski HKU Language Centre Mrs. Kanokwal Ratana-Ubol HKU Language Centre Students from the Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong Supporting Cultural Sites in Hong Kong: Mr. Ben Fox-Schwartz United Jewish Congregation Mr. Bawa Singh Dhillon Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple Mr. Klaus Walter German Speaking Catholic Church in Hong Kong Wat Makthumvanaram Temple #2 Volunteer Training Scheme 2006 Introduction The Volunteer Training Scheme will provide participants with the opportunity to contribute to the community through volunteer training and strive for personal success through the enhancement of leadership skills. The theme for Volunteer Training Scheme 2006 is "SamariLeaders of Tomorrow". In previous years, the Association has annually hosted the Volunteer Training Scheme, which focused chiefly on developing skills related to social services. However, this year we have decided to broaden the skills augmented to include leadership training skills, which we believe to be extremely important both for personal achievement and for contribution to society. The Scheme lasted from the 18th February 2006 to the 8th April 2006. Theme The theme of our project, "Samarileaders of Tomorrow" contains two key aspects. "Samari" is a reference to the story of a Good Samaritan in the bible. In the story, the Good Samaritan shows his unconditional and selfless love towards those in need. We hope to be able to encourage participants to actively serve society, and foster a lifelong passion for doing so. We hope that through this project participants will gain a broadened perspective of how they can make a difference to the community. In the project, participants will take a microscopic view in providing service. There will be four key areas of service: the elderly, orphans, the deaf and the blind. For each of these fields we will be working closely with a supporting non-governmental organization (see below) that is at the forefront of the service topic. These four fields have been selected to provide participants with a novel learning experience. The second aspect of the project is to allow participants to recognize their roles as future leaders of society. We hope to equip them with the skills that they will need to fulfill this responsibility. In particular, the Volunteer Training Scheme 2006 seeks to convey to participants the idea of "communication" as a fundamental part of leadership. We hope to teach participants the need to communicate both macroscopically, through interpersonal skills such as public speaking to inspire others, and microscopically, through building a strong relationship with peers. Orientation Day Date: Saturday, 18th February 2006 Time: 13.45 - 16.35 Venue: School Hall, Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) Adventure Day (Adventure-Based Counselling) Date: Sunday, 19th February 2006 Time: 08.00 - 19.00 Venue: Lamma Island HKFYG Campsite Leadership Day Date: Sunday, 26th February 2006 Time: 13.45 - 17.45 Venue: School Hall, Diocesan Boys' School Volunteer Day Date: Sunday, 5th March 2006 Time: 13.45 - 17.15 Venue: School Hall, Diocesan Boys' School Planning of Service Projects Date: Sunday, 5th March 2006 - Friday, 17th March 2006 Pledge Ceremony Date: Saturday, 18th March 2006 Time: 13.45 - 17.15 Venue: School Hall, Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) Service Projects Date: Sunday, 19th March 2006 - Friday, 7th April 2006 Venue: Supporting NGO Service Centers Closing Ceremony Date: Saturday, 8th April 2006 Time: 13.45 - 18.00 Venue: School Hall, Diocesan Boys' School Guests Ms. Doreen LEUNG Recipient of the Outstanding Young Persons of the World Award The Hon. Audrey EU Yuet-mee, SC, JP Legislative Councilor Mr. SUNG Lap-yeung Chairman of the Chinese Speech Sub-committee of the HK Schools Music and Speech Festivals Mr. Paul TANG, JP Director of the Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Ms. Linda LAI, JP Deputy Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food (Family and Women), Hong Kong Special Administrative Region #3 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2006 The 4th annual Hong Kong Youth Summit 2006 was held between the 1st April and the 22nd April 2006. Involving 120 top students in Hong Kong, with 12 Leadership Groups, 6 Commissions and 5 days of engaging discussion and debate, the Hong Kong Youth Summit 2006 has truly been a memorable highlight in our Association's calendar. The Hong Kong Youth Summit aims to allow secondary school students to raise awareness of, and exchange thoughts and views on, issues of current economic and political significance, as well as encourage students to voice their opinions and engage in debate. Students emulated legislators representing different sectors and discussed different issues that were of significant social importance. Through a series of leadership group and commission meetings, discussion and debate, interactive and informative speeches, seminars by eminent members of the Hong Kong Government and experts in the field, interviews, surveys and field visits to the concerned sector of people in Hong Kong, students were inspired to think critically in different perspectives and put forward solutions to current problems in Hong Kong that will help shape its future. The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2006 culminated in a spectacular Final Summit and Banquet, where resolutions were further debated and voted on. This year, the Youth Summit focused on the all-important future of Hong Kong and included such pressing yet controversial issues such as the environment, education and healthcare reform, tourism, social welfare and Hong Kong's position of economic importance in relation to the world. Due to keen competition abroad, participating students recognised the urgent need for Hong Kong to make the best use of her assets in order to remain competitive as well as the significant impact that the issues involved would have on Hong Kong's future. Moreover, there were a number of novel aspects added to the programme of the Hong Kong Youth Summit which provided the students with a wider and more comprehensive experience. The addition of the EINNA-Ma Chau Island Crisis, the Commission Introductory Speeches, the Commission Seminars by various guests, more interactive, stimulating and exciting games, more comprehensive information and a banquet immediately following the Final Summit were examples of these. The final resolutions produced will be sent to the press, the Legislative Council and respective government bureaux or departments, such as the Health, Welfare and Food Bureau, Home Affairs Bureau, Education and Manpower Bureau, Environment, Transport and Works Bureau in order to reflect the views of Hong Kong youths. It is our Association's sincere hope, that through the Youth Summit, students learnt to involve themselves in society, to stand up for their beliefs and to persevere. Program Outline Orientation Day Date: 1st April 2006 (Saturday) Time: 13:45 - 17:30 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 1 Date: 2nd April 2006 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 - 17:30 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 2 Date: 8th April 2006 (Saturday) Time: 09:15 - 17:45 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 3 Date: 15th April 2006 (Saturday) Time: 09:15 - 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Youth Summit Proper Date: 22nd April 2006 Time: 09:30 - 19:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Interviews These were held in order to enhance participants' ability to argue from their given viewpoints. Students were given a chance to interview eminent specialists in given fields and ask their opinions on issues that were discussed at the summit. Education Date: Monday 3rd April 2006 Interviewee: Mr. AU Pak-kuen Vice President of the Hong Kong Professional Teachers' Union Commerce Date: Tuesday 9th May 2006 (Interview postponed due to interviewee unavailability) Interviewee: Mr. Paul YIN Tek-shing, BBS Former National President of the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong Health Date: Monday 3rd April 2006 Interviewee: Dr. The Hon. Joseph LEE Kok-long Legislative Councilor and Representative of Health Services Media Date: Friday 7th April 2006 Interviewee: Mr. TAM Chi-keung Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Journalists Association Environment Date: Friday 7th April 2006 Interviewee: Ms. Linda HO Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Green Council Social Welfare Date: Friday 7th April 2006 Interviewee: Dr. The Hon. Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung Legislative Councilor and Representative of Social Welfare Labour Date: Tuesday 4th April 2006 Interviewee: Mr. CHENG Yiu-tung Executive Councilor and Chairman of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Foreign Investors Date: Monday 3rd April 2006 Interviewee: Mr. Stephen MARCOPOTO Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce Arts & Culture Date: Monday 10th April 2006 Interviewee: Mr. Jonathan YU Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council Government Date: Tuesday 11th April 2006 Interviewee: Mr. Andrew WONG Ho-yuen, JP Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service We would also like to extend our gratitude to our chief sponsor, Wofoo Social Enterprises ("WSE"). WSE is a not-for-profit entity that advocates and exemplifies the entrepreneurial approach to delivering quality social services through mobilising social capital. WSE strives with its partners to attain the goal of "Harmony amongst people to Build Prosperity of our Home and Country" by effective use of resources and network support. Last but not least, we would also like to thank the following organizations and individuals for their unwavering support to the Hong Kong Youth Summit 2006: Sponsors The University of Hong Kong Venue Sponsor Mr. George LUNG Chee-ming Banquet Visual Equipment Sponsor #4 Interflow Camp 2006 Introduction The Interflow Camp has always been a memorable sparkle in the Association's calendar and it receives tremendous support and attention from the educational sector every year. This year, it is scheduled as one of our largest annual projects. The camp provides a valuable opportunity for secondary school students to interact and learn outside the classroom and share their views and experiences on teen vision. Our aim is to broaden students' perspective of how they can make a difference in the world through various interactive and educational seminars, games and activities. This year, the Camp aims to expand on the very core fundamentals of the upcoming generation. These include social participation and commitment, which we believe are the very essence of personal development and imperative for the future success of teenagers. Theme The main theme of this year's Interflow Camp is 'Age of Infinity'. As a student organisation, the HKOSA is always keen on developing talents in teenagers who will be serving the community as future leaders. As we all know, no one is born to be a charismatic leader. However, we believe that every teenager has unlimited potentials and inner qualities. Our goal is to help them develop their talents. After understanding more about themselves, teenagers would be encouraged to soar beyond and think globally with their unlimited enthusiasm, spirit and confidence. Through the Interflow Camp, we expect our participants to acquire a broader vision, learn from the long history of mankind, reflect and adopt the good qualities present in each era to the present world and to the future. While stimulating their creativity, we also aim to develop their management skills which are crucial for their future pursuit. They should learn to take a more pro-active role in global issues, understand the world and thus be well equipped to reach for their dreams. Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2001-2002 15th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: 15thAnniversary #1 15th Anniversary Products In order to celebrate our 15th Anniversary, a series of products with the logo of the cute HKOSA mascot was made. In addition to this 15th-Anniversary Mascot, we invited Mr. Tommy Chan (0302), the designer of the current official logo of HKOSA, to design a 15th anniversary logo for the Association. Three types of products were produced, namely mobile phone strips, stuff toy and diary paper. #2 15th Anniversary Dinner Date: 8th August 2002 Time: 7:00 Open Room for Cocktail, Cash Bar, 8:00 Dinner Venue: World Trade Centre Club (38/F, World Trade Centre) Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2013-2014 27th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: Volunteer Training Scheme, Project Resonance, Youth Summit #1 Volunteer Training Scheme 2013 Introduction Bearing the theme "To inspire, be inspired”, the forthcoming external project of Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association (HKOSA), Volunteer Training Scheme 2013, is now open to participant application. The project stems from the belief that through serving the needy, not only will we inspire those we serve, more importantly we will be inspired by people’s stories as well. Providing participants with the opportunity to serve our society through volunteer training, Volunteer Training Scheme 2013 will enhance group bonding, as well as broaden their vision in the community through a number of Event Days. Target Group 60 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 (Local Schools) and Grade 9 to Grade 11 (International Schools) The participants should: Have a high degree of social awareness; Demonstrate initiative in taking up social responsibilities; Have a passion for serving the community; and Be enthusiastic, responsible and prompt. Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: Saturday, 26th October 2013 Time: 09:45 – 16:30 Venue: Queen’s College Organisation Visit Week Date: Sunday, 27th October 2013 and Saturday, 2nd November 2013 List of Guest Organisations: 1. iBakery, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals 2. PS33, Hong Kong Christian Service 3. Senior Citizen Home Safety Association *Remarks: Participants are expected to stay longer after the visits to discuss the sharing and service proposal. Adventure Day Date: Sunday, 3rd November 2013 Time: 09:00 – 18:00 Venue: FHL Power Adventure Training Centre Planning of Service Projects Date: Sunday, 27th October 2013 – Thursday, 7th November 2013 Participants are expected to draft a service proposal under the guidance of Organising Committee. Volunteer Day Date: Sunday, 10th November 2013 Time: 13:45 – 17:45 Venue: Knowles Building Lecture Hall 223, The University of Hong Kong Service Projects Date: Saturday, 16th November 2013 – Sunday, 24th November 2013 Venue: Supporting NGO Service Centres List of service centres: 1. Caritas Lok Hang Workshop 2. Kowloon City Baptist Church Neighbourhood Elderly Centre 3. Placidity Place, The Society for Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention 4. Family Support Service, The Society for Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention 5. Senior Citizen Home Safety Association Closing Ceremony Date: Saturday, 7th December 2013 Time: 13:35 – 18:30 Proposed venue: The University of Hong Kong Continuity Session Empathy and passion are not just words, but actions. After the mentioned period of Volunteer Training Scheme 2013, there will be regular service sessions from December to May. Participants are highly recommended to join and spread the message of serving the community. Other Learning Experience Hours For all secondary school students, the Association will provide certificates to participants if they attain satisfactory participation rates. Participants may then use the certificate to claim 20 OLE hours of social services under the agreement of the school authority. #2 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2014 Introduction Bearing the theme " Bridge Over Trouble Water – Social Inequity ”, the forthcoming external project of Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association (HKOSA), Youth Summit 2014, is now open to participant application. The Project has long been well known as one of the largest platforms for secondary students to debate on current issues. The Summit being the bridge between passionate and foresighted students and other stakeholders of society, participants are provided with opportunities to voice their opinions as well as formulate resolutions to socio-economic issues with social significance. To fulfil its aim to cultivate young leaders, the Summit also equips participants with crucial public speaking and analytic skills to develop their individual thinking and political standpoint. This training will be held through the forms of commission meetings, forums and events. To further deepen the understanding of participants on social issues, seminars and forums are conducted by eminent members of the Hong Kong Government as well as influential leaders in various sectors of society. Highlighting Social Inequity, we wish to pinpoint the incumbent disadvantages many underprivileged people face in our community, and motivate our participants to reflect on the urgency of what needs to be done in order to alleviate these problems. Hong Kong Youth Summit 2014 will give the local youths a chance to investigate the problems rooted from the difference in starting points. It aims to shed lights on their understanding about the problem while raising public awareness towards it. Hong Kong Youth Summit 2014 features 8 commission groups and 9 stakeholder groups. For more comprehensive understanding, each participant can only enroll in 1 commission group and 1 stakeholder group. Participants are to represent the stakeholder in our society such as government or middle income group to discuss on specific topics depending on the aspect of the commission group chosen, such as Housing, Economic, Social Welfare, etc. Participants will then put forward resolutions to specific issues through negotiations and discussions. Drafted resolutions will then be proposed, discussed and debated on in the Final Summit. The resolutions will then be sent to the press, the Legislative Council, respective government departments and related organisations such as Home Affairs Bureau, Education Bureau, Environment Bureau, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in an attempt to reflect the views of Hong Kong youths. This is the best of times; this is the worst of times. Let us be the ones to build our bridge against the potent waves. Target Group 100 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 (Local Schools) and Grade 9 to Grade 11 (International Schools) The participants should: Be Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 students in Hong Kong; Display an interest in current affairs; Be able to think critically; Be outspoken; Be conversationally fluent in Cantonese and English. Programme Rundown Orientation and Delegate Training Day Date: 1st March, 2014 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 – 18:00 Venue: CPD-LG.18, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong Interviews and Excursions Date: Saturday, 1st March 2014 - Friday, 14th March 2014 Forum 1 Date: Saturday, 15th March 2014 Time: 09:30 – 18:30 Venue: CBA, Chow Yei Ching Building, The University of Hong Kong Forum 2 Date: Sunday, 16th March 2014 Time: 09:30 – 18:30 Venue: CPD-3.04, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong Forum 3 Date: Saturday, 22nd March 2014 Time: 08:00 – 18:30 Venue: T3, Meng Wah Complex, The University of Hong Kong Final Summit Date: Sunday, 6th April 2014 Time: 09:30 – 21:00 Venue: CPD-LG.18, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong Working Language All discussions will be conducted in English, and all written documents will be in English. Other Learning Experience Hours For all secondary school students, the Association will provide certificates to participants if they attain full participation rate. Participants may then use the certificate to claim 45 OLE hours under the agreement of the school authority. Best Speaker Award The following delegates are being awarded with the Best Speaker Award. WONG, Chi-wa ........................ LOK SIN TONG LEUNG KAU KUI COLLEGE Jack LAM, Fuk-leong ................ TSUEN WAN GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL LEUNG Kwan-lam ................... RENAISSANCE COLLEGE Lauren LAM, Ho-ching ............ SACRED HEART CANOSSIAN COLLEGE Serena TSUI, Pui-han .............. CONCORDIA LUTHERAN SCHOOL Tenny HUNG, Yick-him ............ ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE Tony CHAN, Ka-on ................... SHUN LEE CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL HUI Wai-yee ............................. SHUN LEE CATHOLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL #3 Project Resonance 2014 Introduction This year has come down so quickly that it is already the last external project, organised by Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association—Project Resonance 2014 Summer Carousel is now open to Participant application. The Pearl of the Orient is the confluence of the East and the West. A wide spectrum of exotic cultures co-exists with the brief yet unique local historical background. Overwhelmed by the concept of globalisation, a set of universal cultures has flooded in and displaced the colours of our city. We see now as the critical moment to rethink our priority and take a closer look to these forgotten spots which characterise Hong Kong. Eight local subcultures have been carefully chosen according to their significance in Hong Kong. Three of them are pertinent to the history of Hong Kong while the rest of them represent the ethnic minorities with the greatest population size in our society. The following listed subcultures will be studied: Walled villages Fishing villages Old Hong Kong in 1980s Filipino culture Indian culture Indonesian culture Thai culture Pakistani culture Pinpointing at some local subcultures, Project Resonance aims to explore the vanishing yet compelling components of our city. Through conducting a series of cultural experience sessions, Interflow camp (I-camp) and Carnival Showcase, participants will be guided through four successive stages of learning as suggested by the conscious competence model: Stage one: Unconscious Incompetence - "I do not know that I do not know" Stage two: Conscious Incompetence- "I know that I do not know" Stage three: Conscious Competence - "I know that I know" Stage four: Unconscious Competence - "I do not know that I know – I am functioning 'auto-pilot'" Participants will be divided into eight groups with respective assigned cultures. In Phase One of the project, participants will partake in three culture experience sessions in which they gain a better grasp of the assigned culture. After a carefully designed combination of site visits, interviews with ethnic minority or successors of old cultures and interest classes, they will be guided through stage one to stage three of the model. In Phase Two, participants are allowed to consolidate their learning by producing a promotional video for their assigned cultures. The learning process transits from passive learning to active learning in this phase as the participants are required to search for information to complete the video by themselves. The video will serve the purpose of attracting public attention towards the Carnival Showcase and promoting the assigned cultures. In Phase Three, participants will proceed to the last stage in which the subcultures become an indispensable part of their cultural recognition of Hong Kong. They will exchange their learning in the Interflow Camp and develop friendship with other groups. After the I-Camp, they will organise the Carnival Showcase to showcase for their learning. Participants are expected to station stalls in a public area, with the aims of promoting local subcultures, helping the underprivileged and realising their potentials. Interflow camp has always been the most anticipated external event throughout the year. With an additional festive Carnival Showcase this year, both organising committee and participants will certainly gain an unprecedented experience in our project. In this project, not only will you have the change to appraise the beauty of cultural diversity in Hong Kong, but also have the opportunity to establish long-lasting friendship here. Don’t hesitate and join us in enlivening the receding parts of Hong Kong! Target Group 80 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 (Local Schools) and Grade 9 to Grade 11 (International Schools) Programme Rundown Phase One – Cultural Experience session Orientation Day of Phase One Date: 3rd May 2014 (Saturday) Venue: Diocesan Boys' School Cultural Experience Period Date: 5th May 2014 (Monday) – 24th May 2014 (Saturday) Venue: vary amongst different groups Time: vary amongst different groups Phase Two – Promotion Video Production Period Date: 25th May 2014(Sunday) – 27th June 2014 (Friday) Phase Three – Showcase Period Orientation Day of Phase Three Date: 1st July 2014 (Tuesday) Venue: Main Building, The University of Hong Kong Interflow Camp Date: 20th July 2014 (Sunday) – 23rd July 2014 (Wednesday) Venue: The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups - Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp Carnival Showcase Date: 28th July 2014 (Monday) Venue: E-Max, Kowloon Bay Time: 09:00 - 18:00 Working Language Conversational English is required to communicate with the ethnic minorities. Entrance Requirement and Eligibility Participants will be selected based on their creativity and sense of responsibility. The maximum number of participants will be 80, and should there be applications greater than this quota, participants will be selected based on their application forms. The participants should: Be Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 students in Hong Kong; Display an interest in cultures; Be able to think critically and put their plans into practice; Be outspoken; Be conversationally fluent in Cantonese and English. Other Learning Experience Hours For all secondary school students, the Association will provide certificates to participants if they attain full participation rate. Participants may then use the certificate to claim 20 OLE hours under the agreement of the school authority. Special Reminder Since the participants’ fee can only cover the camp fee and part of the carnival preparation fee, the cost of the cultural experience session is TOTALLY sponsored by other companies. Therefore, participants who are absent in the experience session without previously accepted reasons will be asked to pay an additional compensation fee of $80. Please be reminded that a letter of excuse has to be sent at least three days before the event day and acceptance is not guaranteed. Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2021-2022 35th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: Social Service Series, Youth Summit, Coffee Chat, Study Abroad Series #1 Voyage Beyond: Social Service Series The " Voyage Beyond " Social Service Series, organised jointly by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association and Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association, was successfully held from November to December 2021. Targeting young children from low-income families, the activities aimed to pique their interest in English through interactive methods and increase their confidence in speaking English in the long run. Volunteers' Training Workshops A series of activities were designed by volunteers from different secondary schools and the our ExCo members over the period. Training workshops were held November by our ExCo members to brief volunteers on the programme and equip them with the necessary event management and communication skills. Service Sessions 1 & 2: Storytelling The service sessions kickstarted in December. A dozen of young participants listened to tales from around the world in engaging storytelling sessions and played group games that consolidated their newly acquired knowledge. Tales told in the sessions include " Momotaro" from Japan and "The Empty Pot" from ancient China. The activities exposed our participants to different cultures and taught them to embrace the diversity across borders. Service Session 3: Fun Day Towards the end of the programme, participants had a fun time making kibi dango , a snack which appeared in the Japanese story. The social service series concluded with a taste-testing session of the snacks prepared and a group photo session. A Very Merry Christmas Overall, responses from both the volunteers and children are positive as evidenced by their active participation in the programme and post-event evaluation. Designed to be different from the usual classroom setting, the highly interactive Voyage Beyond social service series made English more approachable for young learners, and gave them a taste of travelling abroad at the time when outbound travel became difficult. As our vision goes, we will continue to make unremitting efforts to “synergise and serve” different disadvantaged groups. #2 Uni Hub (Postponed due to the Pandemic) Every year, plenty of our members embark on their journeys at university, where they might encounter different adversities and uncertainties. UniHub was aimed at providing a platform for senior OSArs to give guidance and support to freshmen OSArs of the same university, accompanying them during ups and downs in the new environment. Unfortunately, due to the 5th wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed. #3 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022: “ Anti-Apocalypse ” was successfully held from April 12 - 14. In the three-day virtual event, our guest speakers: Mr. Jason Yip, Prof. Jonathan Choi, and Ms. Benita Chick gave inspiring and informative keynote speeches as participants drew inspiration from their talks and explored pressing global issues threatening humanity. The speeches were interspersed with group activities , such as a friendly debate, a trivia, and a session for participants to design their future planet. On the last day of the event, participants gave creative presentations followed by a Q&A session on a wide range of topics that were chosen based on their interests, including the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, the impact of artificial intelligence on social media, and plastic pollution. Each group also proposed solutions to tackle the challenges, responding to the theme “ Anti-Apocalypse ” of the event. While humanity faces many challenges in these uncertain times, the Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 is a reminder that the world is not beyond saving and highlights the importance of engaging the youth in addressing global problems . Snapshots from HKYS 2022- With Mr Jason Yip With Prof Jonathan Choi With Ms Benita Chick The ExCo team <3 #4 Coffee Chat Series 2022 The Coffee Chat Series was sucessfully held on 26/6/2022 and 24/7/2022. Through this career planning event, OSArs and non-members alike who were interested in business, entreprenership, and technology had the oportunity to develop their professional network In total, 2 sessions were organized: Session 1: Atop the Mountains Session 2: The Intersection We were honoured to invite Session 1: Mr. Alex Lau (Chief of Staff at Dah Sing Bank) Ms. Mena Liu (Morgan Stanley Equity Derivatives Associate Developer) Mystery Speaker (Stock Analyst) Session 2: Mr. William YC Chan (Internet and Software Technologist, Ex-Googler) Ms. Kathy Chau (Manager at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority) Mr. William CH Chan (Co-Founder of Agent of Change Foundation LTD) Participants enjoyed a leisurrely but fruitful afternoon chat with industry experts and leaders at the event! Here are some highlights from the event: #5 Orientation Day for the 37th OSArs HKOSA welcomed 40 new members and the Orientation Day for the 37th OSArs was held sucessfully in 2022 July. #6 Study Abroad Series HKOSA co-organized a study aborad festival with Access Abroad Hong Kong (AAHK). This information session was open to all F3-5 students in which OSArs who are currently studying abroad would share their journey and provide insights to aspiring international students. Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2019-2020 33rd ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: Study Tips Sharing, Oxbridge Admissions Bootcamp, Mock Interviews #1 In Dialogue with the Future “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” —Eleanor Roosevelt Ten years ago, we were still astonished by the advent of mobile devices; yet, a couple of scrolls and a few seconds of idling already brought us to a splendid variety of edge-cutting tech products nowadays. Isn’t it just too exciting to imagine what it’s gonna be like ten years from now? How about, may we just take several steps ahead of the crowd, foreseeing what will it have all become after a couple of decades? Heated debates are seen over way too many social issues, from diversified sexuality to the prospective dominance of artificial intelligence over our society. In our upcoming workshops, not only is there a platform where you can discuss with students from other schools about all these controversial topics, but also an excursion series to various sites for you to interact with, needless to say, experts in each field - EXCLUSIVELY, JUST FOR YOU. I can see you already got something on your mind - why hesitate? COVID-19 UPDATE: Despite the cancellation of face-to-face activities, a knowledge-sharing series has been prepared on the Association's Instagram page to share information on the focus topics. Focus topics - LGBTQ+ - Artificial Intelligence - Low Carbon Development - Digital Preservation of Culture and Traditions Programme objectives - To enable participants through led discussions, excursions and sharing by guest speakers. - To inspire participants to think more about how our future society will be like in a multitude of aspects. - To aspire participants to come up with their unique solutions regarding their focus topics. #2 Study Tips Sharing In light of Covid-19, we believe that many of the 2020 candidates have been seriously affected. Therefore, we will be uploading some study tips for both DSE and IB students starting from the 11 March 2020. All tips are written by top scorers in those subjects, and we hope these tips are of some use to all of you! Disclaimer: Tips may not be applicable to all students as different students have their own strategies to study/ cope with the exam Please view all posts of this sharing series on our Instagram. #3 Mock interviews Medicine (CUHK) HKOSA is organising a Mock Interview to prepare senior secondary school students for university interviews. The first one on 25-26/5 would be for CUHK medicine, whereas details of that for other subjects and other universities would be announced later. Details of the 25-26/5 interview are as follow:⁣ ⁣ Date: 25 May 2020 (Monday) or 26 May 2020 (Tuesday)⁣ Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (Participants will be notified of the interview time slot via email.)⁣ Format: Webinar via ZOOM (A mock interview session with feedback)⁣ Eligibility: Secondary 5-6 Jupas Secondary School Students⁣ Quota: 40 (first come, first served)⁣ ⁣ Each participant will have a mock interview in the format of a panel interview of CUHK, with mock interviewers giving you individual comments and advice to best prepare yourself for the real university interview. ⁣ ⁣ This is certainly an exclusive opportunity that you shouldn’t miss to best prepare yourself for university interviews and to display the best version of yourself in the real interview! ⁣ Students interested in university streams other than medicine, please stay tuned. We will update the details of another mock interview soon! ⁣ If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to direct message us or contact at info@osa.org.hk.⁣ ⁣ Meanwhile, we wish you all the best in your future studies!⁣ ⁣ Note: Please note that this mock interview is organised by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association, and does not represent the Chinese University of Hong Kong, nor its Faculty of Medicine. Opinions only reflect the interviewers' (current MBChB students) personal experiences. Non-medicine Date: 6 June 2020 (Saturday)⁣ Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Participants will be notified of the interview time slot via email.)⁣⁣ Format: Webinar via ZOOM (A mock interview session with feedback)⁣⁣ Eligibility: Secondary 5-6 Jupas Secondary School Students⁣⁣ Quota: 30 (first come, first served)⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Depending on the discipline you choose, we will try our best to simulate the real interview format with mock interviewers giving you individual comments and advice to best prepare yourself for the real university interview. ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ This is certainly an opportunity not to miss in order to equip yourself well for university interviews and to showcase your best self in the real interview! ⁣⁣ If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to direct message us or contact us at info@osa.org.hk.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Good luck with your university application and future studies!⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Note: Please note that this mock interview is organised by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association, and does not represent any universities, nor their respective faculties. Opinions only reflect the interviewers' (current undergraduate students) personal experiences. Medicine (HKU) HKOSA presents HKU Medicine Webinar, a chance for senior secondary students to understand more about HKU Medicine. Current students from HKU Medicine will be sharing their MBBS experience, including “U-life,” the new curriculum, study experience, enrichment year choices, PBL, interview experience, etc. The sharing will be followed by a Q&A session, where students can interact with current medical students and enquire about HKU MBBS! 💭 Date: 18th July 2020 (Saturday) Format: Webinar via ZOOM (Sharing + Q&A) Time: 8:00pm - 9:00pm Audience: Secondary 4-6 Secondary School Students⁣ If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to direct message us or contact at info@osa.org.hk.⁣ ⁣ Meanwhile, we wish you all the best in your future studies!⁣ ⁣ Note: Please note that this webinar is organised by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association, and does not represent the University of Hong Kong, nor the LKS Faculty of Medicine. Opinions only reflect the speakers' (current MBBS students) personal experiences. #4 Oxbridge Admissions Bootcamp The PAHK Oxbridge Admissions Bootcamp 2020 is now open for application! For all interested F.4-5 students studying in local secondary schools, here is your chance to learn more about Oxbridge admissions process, student life in UK and explore your own academic interests. To enjoy all of this completely for free, sign up today! *To prevent the spread of Coronavirus, Bootcamp activities will be restricted to 50 participants (including organisers), while other preventive measures will be put in place. We ask for your consideration and co-operation. Date 8,15,22 Aug Time 10:00 - 17:30 Venue Chinese University of Hong Kong Fee Free of Charge⠀ --------------------------------------------------- Project Access Hong Kong⠀ Website: https://www.projectaccesshk.com/⠀ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/ProjectAccessHK/ Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2003-2004 17th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: 華藝龍情, Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 華藝龍情 香港是一個國際知名的大都會，中西合璧。然而，回歸之前，香港人受英國的殖民統治，一直被形容為「無根的人」，香港人不知如何確定自己的身份及國籍。如今，香港回歸祖國六年多，香港人是否真的建立起對祖國的歸屬感呢？ 處身在這個資訊科技瞬息萬變的世代，我們的文化不斷受到衝擊，到底有多少香港的學生─未來社會的主人翁，曾細細思量過我們的根是什麼呢？再者，處身在被貶為「文化沙漠」中的香港人，又可曾反思過何謂中國的文化呢？帶著這些問題，香港傑出學生協會本著「傑生創義，傑生創意，傑生創藝」的宗旨，籌辦了一個名為「華藝龍情—讓中國文化踏進你的生活」的活動。 我們希望可以透過講座，一連串的工作坊，包括繩結、剪紙、草編、麵塑、茶藝和皮影戲等等，並讓學生親自策劃一個展覽會，製作攤位，學以致用，務求令香港學生更能親近中國藝術文化。我們不奢求學生在短期內便深深愛上中國藝術文化，又或者在短期內已學懂很多關於中國藝術文化的知識，我們只希望打開學生學習及了解中國文化之門。或許，中國藝術只是中國文化的鳳毛鱗角，然而中國藝術精神與中國文化精神是相契合，相影響的。中國精神的無限生機，實源自它的傳統。我們所期待的是，學生能體會到這「鳳毛鱗角」的閃閃生輝，同時也了解到源遠流長的中國文化魅力非凡！四十名中二至中三級的香港學生參加了此計劃。 #2 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2004 In Hong Kong, the youths of today are the leaders of tomorrow. It is therefore essential that society do its best to help these youths develop a sense of social awareness. We also aspire to encourage the exchange of ideas amongst young people and to allow a channel for them to express their ideas to the public. The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2004 aimed at developing youths' sense of belonging towards Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2004 was a simulation of the General Assembly of the United Nations. In the Summit, participants will analyse current issues from different perspectives, discuss the issues thoroughly and finally draft proposals for improvement to the government. We hope that through this process, youths will learn the importance of considering the interests of Hong Kong as a whole. 160 Forms Four and Six students from local and international schools throughout Hong Kong were invited for this project. #3 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme 2004 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme was a pioneer approach to traditional leadership training of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association. That year, the theme of our scheme is known as "My Portrait as a Youth". The aim was to help student leaders to better observe and understand, while at the same time observe themselves—have a clearer self-image. Unlike the usual leadership training schemes, this scheme provided more than leadership skills and served as a medium for student leaders. Participants were able to extend their scope of the world, as we focused on training participants by allowing them interaction with outstanding social leaders of different sectors of the community, thus enabling them realize their own values through participation. We hoped that they could bring what they had acquired back to school through their reputation of student leaders at schools and pass it on to other students, especially the future leaders. 50 Chairpersons and Vice-chairpersons of Students' Association of schools were invited for this project. #4 Interflow Camp 2004 The theme "G Generation" of the Interflow Camp that year was about globalisation and the role that the participants should play. The theme was set because we hoped to arouse the concern of participants about the international community. We would also like our participants to have a better understanding on poverty, malnutrition and other problems which are threatening the whole world. Hong Kong is an international city and its ties with the rest of the world are tight. Therefore, students should have a stronger sense of global citizenship and develop an interest to concern for global issues. They should be encouraged to analyse and interpret international issues from a broader global perspective. Through the interflow camp, we hoped that our participants could learn to be conscientious and responsible members of the international community. They should be able to comprehend the interdependence of different cities, nations and continents so that they could be most committed to take a more active role in global issues. Also, by identifying the problems the world is facing, we hoped that participants could also suggest solutions to these problems and help build a better place to live in. 120 Secondary 3 to 5 students from 34 secondary schools were invited for this project. Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2006-2007 20th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 International Convergence 2006 Introduction The International Convergence 2006, the first external project hosted in the Association’s 20th anniversary, has proven to be a very auspicious beginning. Under the theme “Our Globe in Focus”, the International Convergence 2006 brought together 70 top students from 27 schools around Hong Kong, who engaged in a comprehensive and interesting study of 7 different countries, culminating in a spectacular final banquet. The project is a multicultural-experience scheme that aims to promote the understanding of cultural diversity and international cooperation through the learning and understanding of different countries’ unique cultures. The emphasis, however, of the project is “experience”, with the participants not only learning about the history, language and current affairs of their given countries, but also undergoing a unique series of cultural visits and experiences that broadened their understanding of their countries’ culture in a dynamic way. Throughout the scheme, the participants underwent unique cultural experiences, ranging from cooking sessions, to temple/church visits, to dance/music workshops, to interviews with the Consul Generals of the seven countries represented – Germany, India, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Spain and Thailand. In addition, workshops were held to educate the participants on various topics such as globalisation and international cooperation. The scheme culminated with a closing banquet, in which the participants presented their cultural experiences and conversed with representatives from the various consulates of the countries in Hong Kong. Following the success of the inaugural International Convergence last year, the 20th Executive Committee further enlarged the scale of the project, increasing the duration to three and a half weeks, the number of participants, the scope of the visits and even the addition of a Movie Appreciation Week, where participants were treated to one of their countries’ famous movies and given an appreciation from a Guest Advisor to the project. In addition, with the projects’ emphasis on cultural exchange, the participants were exposed to many nationals from their given countries, including students from the Li Po Chun United World College of HK, Guest Advisors from cultural associations in Hong Kong, dance instructors, consulate representatives and even the Consul Generals of each of the countries! It is hoped that through this project, participants gained a deeper understanding of the importance of cultural diversity and global cooperation. Outline of the Project Day 1 Workshop Date : 29th October 2006 (Sunday) Venue : Diocesan Boys' School (Lecture Hall) Time : 2:00pm - 6:00pm Guests : Mr. Paul Urbanski, Head of German Section/ HKU Language Centre Ms. Nimu Dani, Indian Society of Hong Kong Ms. Nona Azimov, Israeli Consulate of Hong Kong Ms. Ernie Yuen, Israeli Consulate of Hong Kong Mrs. Kanokwal Ratana-ubol, Head of Thai Section/ HKU Language Centre Mr. Joseph Molefe, South African Association of Hong Kong Mr. Antonio Sequeros, Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Ms. Robin Ewing, Language Centre, Baptist Univeristy of Hong Kong Students from the Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong: Ms. Darja Merkina Mr. Jakob Rosegarten Mr. Angad Patheja Ms. Rubianka Kuruvilla Mr. Yam Bloom Mr. Alfonso L Corcuera Wenzel Mr. Naude Du Plessis Ms. Angela Santin Ceballos Ms. Marta Gutierrez Tourino Day 2 Workshop Date : 4th November 2006 (Saturday) Venue : Queen's College (Hall) Time : 1:00pm - 5:30pm Guests : Mr. Paul Festa, Department of Anthropology, Chinese University of Hong Kong Mr. Lee Scott, Free-lance Corporate Trainer Cultural Experience Fortnight (30th October 2006 - 11th November 2006) Each group participated in at least two activities related to the culture of its assigned country. These activities included visits to mosques and temples, local dance sessions and cooking of traditional cuisines. Each group also visited the consulates of its assigned country and interviewed either the Consul or Consul-General. Participants were able to gather first-hand information and acquire insight on the culture and background of their countries. Movie Appreciation Week (13th November 2006 - 18th November 2006) Participants were provided the chance to watch a movie featuring their particular country’s history and culture with a national of their respective countries. Participants learnt to appreciate the beauty of the art and culture of different countries through a leisurely activity. Since most movies were never shown in Hong Kong, the sessions also exposed participants to a different level of aesthetic understanding. Cultural Project Week (13th November 2006 - 18th November 2006) During this week, participants prepared presentations to promote their country’s culture, art and history. These preparations allowed participants to reflect on what they have experienced throughout the project, thus, reinforcing the knowledge they have gained. The presentations took place during the Closing Banquet in front of representatives from consulates and cultural societies. Banquet Date : 18th November 2006 (Saturday) Venue : Oriental Ballroom, Regal Oriental Hotel Time : 6:30pm - 10:30pm Guests : Mr. Frank Burbach, Consul General of Germany Ms. Nona Azimov, Account Department Manager of Israeli Consulate Ms. Ernie Yuen, Spokesperson and Head of Public Relations Department of Israeli Consulate Mr. Sergio Aguirre Zamora, Consul for Cultural & Educative Affairs of Mexico Mr. Recado Andrews, Consul for Trade of South Africa Dr. Waramon Waruttama, Consul for Politics and Information of Thailand Mr. Paul Urbanski, HKU Language Centre Mr. Joseph Molefe, South African Association of Hong Kong Mrs. Kanokwal Ratana-Ubol, HKU Language Centre The International Convergence 2006 has been an immense success. The Association would like to extend its gratitude to the following organizations and people which have supported the International Convergence 2006 since its inception: Sponsor: CJR Education Centre Supporting Consulates in Hong Kong: Mr. Frank Burbach Consul General German Consulate of Hong Kong Mr. Dan Ben-Eliezer Consul General Israeli Consulate of Hong Kong Ms. Ernie Yuen Spokesperson and Head of Public Relations Department Israeli Consulate of Hong Kong Ms. Nona Azimov Account Department Manager Israeli Consulate of Hong Kong Mr. Mario Leal Campos Consul General Mexican Consulate of Hong Kong Mr. Sergio Aguirre Zamora Consul for Cultural & Educative Affairs of Mexico Mexican Consulate of Hong Kong Mr. Camilo Vega Consul General Spanish Consulate of Hong Kong Mr. Mario George Masher Consul General South African Consulate of Hong Kong Mr. Recado Andrews Consul for Trade of South Africa South African Consulate of Hong Kong Dr. Waramon Waruttama Consul for Politics and Information of Thailand Thai Consulate in Hong Kong Supporting Cultural Societies in Hong Kong: Mr. Paul Urbanski HKU Language Centre Mrs. Kanokwal Ratana-Ubol HKU Language Centre Ms. Nisha Jhaveri Sri Shakti Indian Dance Company Mr. Vijay Harilela India Association Ms. Nirmala Dani India Association Mrs. Priya Channa Mr. Joseph Molefe South African Association of Hong Kong Ms. Cristal Vazquez Latin American Association of Hong Kong Ms. Precious Nathi Mr. Antonio Sequeros Spanish Chamber of Commerce Students from the Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong: Ms. Darja Merkina Mr. Angad Patheja Ms. Rubianka Kuruvilla Mr. Yam Bloom Mr. Alfonso L Corcuera Wenzel Mr. Naude Du Plessis Ms. Angela Santin Ceballos Ms. Marta Gutierrez Tourino Supporting Cultural Sites in Hong Kong: Ms. Meital Nir United Jewish Congregation Mr. Bawa Singh Dhillon Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple Mr. Klaus Walter German Speaking Catholic Church in Hong Kong Wat Makthumvanaram Temple #2 Volunteer Training Scheme 2007 Introduction The Volunteer Training Scheme provided participants with the opportunity to “actualize their beliefs”, that is, to serve our society through volunteer training and “converge to diversify” through the enhancement of group bonding as well as broadening of vision in the community. The project also provided a valuable opportunity for students to interact with equally able and like-minded students. The Scheme took place from the 18th February 2006 to the 8th April 2006. Theme The theme of this year’s project, “To Feel and Heal” contained two key aspects. To “feel” meant to foster empathy for those less fortunate ones showing compassion and respect. Clients with sensory defects, including the blind, the deaf, the disabled and the mentally handicapped, were specifically chosen as the chief focus of this project mainly due to the fact that the difficulties these clients encounter in life are not fully understood by many. The second aspect of the project, to “heal”, referred to participants being encouraged to take action in helping these people. Outline of the ProjectAmong other things, the scheme offered such novel programs as training workshops, which were held to equip participants with the practical skills and knowledge specifically required to deal with these clients. A Service Experience Week was also included for students who did not have such a broad experience in community service. It is our sincerest hope that through the project, participants did not only learn to help others but also realise their own potentials and access their own strengths and weaknesses through interaction with like-minded students. Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 11th February 2007 (Sunday) Time: 13.45 – 17.45 Venue: Diocesan Boys' School To Feel: Service Experience Week Date: 11th February 2007 (Sunday) – 23rd February 2007 (Friday) Each group will attend one service in order to get familiar with volunteer work Volunteer Day Date: 24th February, 2007 (Saturday) Time: 13.45 - 17.45 Venue: Diocesan Boys' School Gear Up: Workshops and Service Planning Date: 24th February 2007(Saturday) – 17th March 2007 (Saturday) Workshops for groups with particular service targets Group Discussion and Planning of Service Projects Adventure Day Date: 3rd March 2007 (Saturday) Time: 08.00 - 19.00 Venue: Lamma Island HKFYG CampsiteAdventure-Based Counselling Pledge Ceremony Date: 17th March 2007 (Saturday) Time: 13.45 - 17.45 Venue: Queen's College To Heal: Service Projects Date: 18th March 2007 (Sunday) - 7th April 2007 (Saturday) Venue: Supporting NGO Service Centers Service Projects Walkathon Date: 1st April 2007(Sunday) Raising funds for Hong Kong Anti-cancer Society Closing Ceremony Date: 8th April 2007 (Sunday) Time: 13.45 - 18.30 Venue: Diocesan Boys' School Guests The Association would like to extend its sincerest gratitude to the following guests for their involvement and contributions to VTS 2007: Dr. Martin WONG Winner of the Hong Kong Volunteer Award Mr. Edwin CHIU Honorary Treasurer for the Hong Kong Anti-cancer Society Ms. Iris LEUNG General Manager, the Hong Kong Anti-cancer Society Mr. SUNG Li-young Chairman of the Chinese Speech Sub-committee of the HK Schools Music and Speech Festivals Mrs. Agnes WONG Chairperson, Homecare for Girls Ms. Nancy LAW, JP Acting Director of the Social Welfare Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region #3 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2007 Introduction The Hong Kong Youth Summit, in its fifth consecutive year and held at HKU, has been once again proved to be a highlight of our calendar. In April, over a hundred young leaders, nominated by their respective schools, gathered to discuss past success and failures, to discuss future policies and developments, and have successfully showed all guests present that this is a generation of innovative and politically conscious minds. Students were split into the two separate councils – Economic Affairs and Social Affairs – and given the opportunity to review key policies and developments that have taken place in their assigned commissions over the last decade, following which they debated future reforms and how Hong Kong may better use the intricate and continually developing relationship with China to raise herself towards greater heights. The final summit, attended by The Hon. Rita FAN HSU Lai-tai took place on the 21st April, with participants debating resolutions that they had produced followed by a Dinner Banquet at Joseph’s on the Graduate at HKU. The overall theme of the Summit was “Beyond the Decade”, commemorating the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong’s Handover back to China. Amongst the discussion and debate, various commission seminars by renowned government officials as well as Legislative Councillors were held to further enrich the knowledge of students on various topics of their discussion. Another highlight was the fictional crisis that was introduced towards the end of the Summit and around which the students had to write another resolution to solve. The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2007 proved to be a valuable opportunity for leaders of the future to step up, to converse with bright minds, to learn from mentors. It is our sincerest wish that through the programme, participants were able to channel inspiration into aspiration, and embrace and solve problems facing society. Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 31st March 2007(Saturday) Time: 13:00 – 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 1 Date: 1st April 2007 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 - 17:30 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 2 Date: 7th April 2007 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 - 17:30 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 3 Date: 14th April 2007 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 - 17:30 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Hong Kong Youth Summit Date: 21st April 2007 Time: 09:30 - 21:30 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Interviews and Excursions Another element of the programme was an interview with a specialist from each sector to the students representing that given sector. Council of Economic Affairs Small and Middle Enterprises Dr. David S.Y. KAM President of the Hong Kong Small and Middle Enterprises Development Association Date: Wednesday, 4th April 2007 (1030 – 1130) Foreign Corporations Mr. Steve MARCOPOTO President and Managing Director, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. Date: Wednesday 11th April, 2007 (1700 – 1800) Labourers The Hon. Mr. LAU Chin-shek, JP Legislative Councillor and President of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions Date: Wednesday 18th April, 2007 (1700 – 1800) Government Mrs. Helen CHAN Principal Economist (Macro Analysis) Date: Tuesday 3rd April, 2007 (1630 – 1730) Council of Social Affairs Low Income Families Ms. Christine FANG Mang-seng, JP Chief Executive, Hong Kong Council of Social Service & Member of the Commission on Poverty Date: Wednesday 11th April 2007 (1000 – 1100) Middle Class Mr. LAW Kam-hung Southern District Councillor Date: Wednesday 11th April, 2007 (1000 – 1100) Professionals Dr. the Hon. KWOK Ka-Ki Legislative Councillor and Representative of Doctors Date: Thursday 12th April, 2007 (1345 – 1430) Dr. the Hon. Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung Legislative Councillor and Representative of Social Welfare Date: Tuesday 3rd April, 2007 (1730 – 1830) Youth Dr. Philemon CHOI, SBS, JP Chairman of the Commission on Youth Date: Tuesday 10th April 2007 (1630 – 1730) Government Mr. Fung Pak-yan Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department (Services) Date: Thursday 12th April, 2007 (0930 – 1030) Reflecting on the Hong Kong Youth Summit 2007, the Project Chairpersons would like to express their gratitude to all members of the Organising Committee whose dedication made the Youth Summit the success it was. At the same time, the Project Chairpersons would like to thank all participants for their passion and enthusiasm, citing this as one of the primary reasons for the success pf the Hong Kong Youth Summit as a forum for outstanding youths to express themselves. Last but not least, the Association would like to extend its gratitude to the following organisation and guests for their unwavering support to the Hong Kong Youth Summit 2007: Mrs. Helen CHAN Principal Economist (Macro Analysis) Mr. Freely CHENG Principal Assistant Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food Dr. the Hon. Fernando CHEUNG Chiu-hung Legislative Councillor and Representative of Social Welfare Dr. Philemon CHOI, SBS, JP Chairman of the Commission on Youth The Hon. Mrs. Selina CHOW LIANG Shuk Yee, GBS, JP Executive Councillor and Legislative Councillor The Hon. Ms. Audrey EU, SC, JP Legislative Councillor The Hon. Mrs. Rita FAN HSU Lai Tai, GBS, JP President of the Legislative Council Ms. Christine FANG Mang-seng, JP Chief Executive, Hong Kong Council of Social Service & Member of the Commission on Poverty Mr. Fung Pak-yan Deputy Director of the Social Welfare Department (Services) Dr. David S.Y. KAM President of the Hong Kong Small and Middle Enterprises Development Association Dr. the Hon. KWOK Ka-Ki Legislative Councillor and Representative of Doctors Mr. KWOK Kwok Chuen, BBS, JP Government Economist The Hon. Mr. LAU Chin-shek, JP Legislative Councillor and President of the Hong Kong Confederation of Trade Unions Dr. LAW Chi Kwong Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong Faculty of Social Sciences Mr. LAW Kam-hung Southern District Councillor The Hon. Mr. Alan LEONG Kah Kit, SC Legislative Councillor The Hon. Dr. LEUNG Chi Hung, GBS, JP Executive Councillor Mr. Steve MARCOPOTO President and Managing Director, Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific Inc. Ms. Emily MOK Fung Yee, JP President of the Outstanding Young Persons’ Association The University of Hong Kong #4 Interflow Camp 2007 Introduction Celebrating its 20th Anniversary with the theme “Actualize to Believe, Converge to Diversify”, the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association will again be organising our annual summer camp which has a history of more than a decade. The camp is titled Interflow Camp 2007, which will be open to all Hong Kong students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5. Theme This theme of this year’s Interflow Camp is “Starring Teen Power”. Our goal is to help teenagers discover and develop their distinctive talents. Teenagers would be encouraged to reach beyond their limits and understand the important role they play in the society. The camp will be based on a scenario related to the film industry where participants will take up roles that require a huge amount of creativity and talents. Target Group 100 F.3 to F.5 Students from all local secondary schools and international schools Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date : 8th July 2007 (Sunday) Venue : Queen's College Time : 1:30pm - 5:35pm Interflow Camp Date : 30th July - 1st August 2007 (Monday - Wednesday) Venue : HKFYG Jockey Club Sai Kung Outdoor Training Camp Previous Year Next Year

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Weekly Column Media Bright Spark Ever since 2004, our Association has cooperated with the Young Post of South China Morning Post in publishing a weekly column written by OSArs called "Bright Spark”. Since Young Post’s target group comprises largely students and teenagers, the contents of the columns should preferably be related to students' school lives or discussion on student-related debatable issues. OSArs are free to decide which specific topic they wish to write on, but those about everyday life and based on their personal point of view or their past experiences are preferred.

< Back 2000-2001 14th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: IT Campaign, Leadership Training Seminar, Future Young Leader's Forum, Christmas Gathering, 飛躍人生 #1 IT Campaign --- i.SPORt Competition 2001 What is IT Campaign? This must sound unfamiliar even to many OSArs, since this is a new activity organized in session 2000-2001. In recent years, in view of the application of information technology in various aspects and to prepare our teenagers to adapt to this change, the Hong Kong government has been actively involved in a series of plans that advocate the use of IT in learning. This enables students to master many new computing skills. In session 2000-2001, for the first time in our history, we joined hands with a computer magazine in organizing this “i.SPORt Competition 2001”. Our objective is to promote quality education, to let competitors use IT in day to day’s learning and in the process of cooperating with others. We hope to raise the public’s awareness to recreational sports and healthy lifestyle. The competition is divided into secondary and primary category, tertiary category and open section. Competing teams are required to produce a short video clip or animation on a topic related to sports. The judging panel comprises distinguished representatives from the fields of sports and IT. #2 Leadership Training Seminar 2000 – Resilience The Leadership Training Seminar was launched since 198?, and has been held with a special theme every year to promote the qualities of a leader among Hong Kong students. This year, our theme was ‘Resilience’, which means the ability to recover under adverse situations. Two seminars on related topics were held. In addition, participants from various schools were involved in games, debates, group discussions and presentations. This provided them with the chance to share their own thoughts with each other so as to broaden their horizons. They also enjoyed themselves through cooperation and teamwork. #3 Future Young Leader’s Forum The Outstanding Young Persons’ Association and the Education Department jointly organized the “Future Young Leaders’ Forum” on 25th and 26th September 2000 for over two thousand senior secondary school students. Representatives of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association were invited to be reporting secretaries on the second day. We presented a summary on the content of the six group discussion sessions on the second day. The Outstanding Young Person speakers had also opened our eyes to invaluable insights and personal experience regarding how to become a capable leader. #4 Best Improved Students Award Presentation Ceremony The Best Improved Students Award was set up in 1990 to encourage students to improved both on character building and academic fronts. As we believe the eagerness to improve is the foundation to success, HKOSA has been showing our appreciation towards all awardees by assisting the Lion and Globe Educational Trust to organize the ceremony every year. Distinguished guests such as Education Department officials would deliver their words of encouragement. Pop singers who had shown progress in the year would invited to perform. Our members have been involved in performances and other kinds of jobs. #5 Christmas Gathering On the 22nd December 2000, we had our annual Christmas Gathering at the Police Sports and Recreation Club in Mongkok. We had barbecue there in the warm atmosphere in spite of the old weather. OSArs enjoyed the lucky draw and the Christmas cake very much. We all had a great time that night, bring fond memories home after the gathering. #6 Computer Animation and Fashion Design Competition on Environmental Protection The finals and prize presentation ceremony of the Computer Animation and Fashion Design Competition on Environmental Protection, jointly organized by the Summer Youth Programme Committee and the HKOSA was held successfully at the Academic Hall on 17th February 2001 from 7pm to 9pm. The objective of the Computer Animation Design Competition was to promote multi-media presentation skills and animation design, giving students an opportunity o explore their creativity and ideas. The completion was divided into secondary section and open section. Competitors were requested to submit a CDR with an animation clip of less than 90 seconds recorded on it. The aim of the Fashion Design Competition was to encourage teenagers to be more aware of the natural environment and to improve students’ creativity, art sense and team spirit. According to the drafts’ creativity, aesthetic quality, cost-effectiveness and theme, fourteen teams were selected into the finals. #7 「飛躍人生」講座 日期: 二○○○年十一月二十日（星期一） 時間： 晚上七時三十分至九時三十分 地點： 銅鑼灣素捍甫大球場徑一號體育大樓二樓賽馬會演講廳 傑出青年嘉賓:楊學明牧師 莫儉榮先生 鍾惠玲博士 劉德華先生 是次講座由青少年暑期活動委員會及傑出青年協會合辦，傑生會會員獲邀出席是次活動。當日，約三百名中、小學生於賽馬會演講廳內聆聽四位傑出青年分享他們成功的過程，及他們在人生道路上遇到的各種經歷、挫折。 楊學明牧師說述了他從一個過著流浪生活的街童變成傑青的經過。莫儉榮先生則將少時活潑好動的他克服視力障礙，走出黑暗深谷的過程帶給各位參加者。鍾惠玲博士向觀眾講出了她和各種病魔搏鬥，奮勇戰勝病魔, 活出她的生命中的彩虹的經歷。劉德華先生則和參加者分享了他的成長路、他人生中的高低起跌和目標，各參加者皆聽得非常投入，津津樂道。 Previous Year Next Year

Advisors 2024/25 Advisors are experienced OSArs invited by the current Executive Committee to give insights on topics relating to their professions. They often serve as guest speakers at our events so that youth participants may benefit from their rich expertise. *In ascending order of OSAr number