Check our latest announcement and activities here. Don't miss out our articles and activities recruitment! Latest News 1 Apr 2023 Stress Awareness Month April is Stress Awareness Month! 19 Feb 2023 Social Service with Children Cancer Foundation (Campus Hunt) On 19th February 2023, members of the HKOSA Executive Committee volunteered at the Campus Treasure Hunt for Cancer Survivors at PolyU HK. 4 Feb 2023 HKOSA Re-U Luncheon 2023 “The OSA Big Re-U” was successfully held at Regal Hongkong Hotel on February 4, 2023. 7 Jan 2023 Social Service with Sunshine Action Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association x Sunshine Action 2023 Chinese New Year Sunshine Fortune Bags Event 26 Nov 2022 IB/DSE Study Talk 2022 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! 22 Jul 2022 Planning to Study Abroad? Join our Overseas University Sharing Session! The Study Abroad Series will feature an online sharing session for students hoping to enter an overseas university. 3 Jul 2022 Meet us at 'The Intersection' for another round of inspiring sharing 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. 30 May 2022 Coffee Chat Series 2022: Climb 'Atop the Mountains' with Professional Advice! The first session of Coffee Chat Series, themed as 'Atop the Mountains', offers a valuable opportunity for business students and future entrepreneurs to broaden their network through an afternoon chat with industry professionals. 18 Apr 2022 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 - "Anti-Apocalypse" concluded on a high note! The 35th Executive Committee would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our guest speakers, judges, Organising Committee members, and participants. Thank you for making HKYS 2022 possible! 12 Mar 2022 Calling for Future Leaders: Youth Summit 2022 Participants' Application Open! 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.

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Looking for activities organised by past Executive Committees? Here in Archive, concealed memories dating back from 2001 are brought back to you in sorted records. Archive Sorted memories brought to you dating back to 2000. 2000-2001 IT Campaign, Leadership Training Seminar, Future Young Leader's Forum, Christmas Gathering, 飛躍人生 View 2001-2002 15thAnniversary View 2002-2003 SamariKIDZ, Interflow Camp, Youth Summit View 2003-2004 華藝龍情, Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2004-2005 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2005-2006 International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2006-2007 International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2009-2010 International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2010-2011 International Convergence, Community Outreach, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2012-2013 Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, HK Spotlight, Interflow Camp View 2013-2014 Volunteer Training Scheme, Project Resonance, Youth Summit View 2014-2015 Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Project Resonance View 2015-2016 SiMlife, Youth Summit View 2016-2017 Project Vista, Youth Summit View 2017-2018 Social Service Series, Youth Summit View 2018-2019 Social Service Series, Mock Interviews, Summer Camp View 2019-2020 Study Tips Sharing, Oxbridge Admissions Bootcamp, Mock Interviews View 2021-2022 Social Service Series, Youth Summit, Coffee Chat, Study Abroad Series View 2023-2024 IB/DSE Talk, Youth Summit, Social service View 2024-2025 DSE/IB Admissions Talk, SDGs Social Service Program, Student Athletes Talk, 40th OSArs Orientation Day, HK Youth Summit 2025 View

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Honorary Advisors 2025/26 Dr Choi Yuk-lin, JP Secretary for Education Prof. Dennis Lo Yuk-ming Vice-Chancellor and President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Prof. Jin-Guang Teng, BBS, JP President of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Lee Chi-Kin John President and Chair Professor of Curriculum and Instruction at The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Prof. Nancy Y. Ip, SBS，MH，JP President of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Mr. Tang Ping-keung, GBS, PDSM, JP Secretary for Security of Hong Kong Prof. Xiang Zhang Vice-Chancellor and President of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) *In alphabetical order according to surname

Published materials in 2013-2014 and activites organised by the 27th ExCo. < 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

Published materials in 2010-2011 and activites organised by the 24th ExCo. < Back 2010-2011 24th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: International Convergence, Community Outreach, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 International Convergence 2010 Introduction The theme of this year’s International Convergence is ‘ Globe in a Scope '. To be a well-rounded person, we believe that young people must explore more on global issues, local affairs and their own social circle in order to improve themselves. This year's International Convergence would therefore, be the first step of our endeavours. In sight of this, our focus of this year's project is “Multi-cultural Mindset”. In addition to the previous elements, an International Day would be held where international issues would be discussed in the cultural perspective of the different countries. Being a world citizen, we believe that we have the responsibility to respect and learn more about different cultures to appreciate the uniqueness behind different cultures. Through looking at a country from a native’s perspective, participants’ understanding of the countries’ culture will be deeply fostered. With the in-depth discussion at the end, we hope that the participants can gain new insights, have a growth mindset, and be objective when they encounter international issues in the future or make conclusions. The scheme will last for approximately five weeks, during which the participants will learn about the culture, history, language and current affairs related to an assigned country. It is hoped that through this scheme, participants will learn to appreciate different cultures and develop an interest in the cultural practices of other countries along with like-minded students from different schools. Countries Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Thailand Target Group 80 students from Secondary 2 to Secondary 4, from secondary schools in Hong Kong Participants should: • Be responsible and prompt • Be able to think critically • Be active and creative Tentative Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 17th October 2010 Time: 13:00– 18:00 Venue: Wa Ying College Cultural Exchange Day Date: 24th October 2010 Time: 12:30– 18:30 Venue: Wah Yan College, Hong Kong International Day Date: 13th November 2010 Time: 09:30– 17:00 Venue: St. Joseph's College Booth Day Date: 20th November 2010 Time: 10:30– 16:30 Venue: Kwun Tong Maryknoll College Cultural Experience Sessions 18th October 2010 – 5th November 2010 During the Cultural Experience Session, each group will be given an invaluable chance to experience the cultural practices of its country. A member of the 24th Executive Committee and at least one member of the Organising Committee will accompany each group at all times. Moreover, Guest Advisors / Exchange Students will advise each group and provide explanations of the cultural implications during visitsIn these three weeks, each group will participate in or visit two activities/sites of interest to experience the country’s culture. These activities include visits to mosques and temples, local dance and music sessions or cooking cuisine native to the country. In addition, each group will visit the consulates of their respective countries and interview either the Consul or Consul-General. It is hoped that through the process, participants can gain deeper insights into the culture and background of the country. Cultural Project Week 6th November 2010 – 19th November 2010 During this week, participants will prepare for a performance and a forum for the International Day and a booth which will be set up on Booth Day. The performance provides a chance for the participants to share with others what they have experienced during the “Cultural Experience Session”. The forum allows the participants to truly experience looking at another country from a different perspective. Instead of learning about the culture as a foreigner, they will act as the citizens of their assigned country. For the booths, participants are encouraged to design interactive activities for their booths so that they can learn from one another the cultures of different countries. This year, the booths will be open to some primary school students, in the hope that the participants can pass on what they have learnt to these primary students who may not have the chance to visit so many foreign countries. #2 Community Outreach 2011 Introduction Bearing the theme ‘One to World and World to One’ for this session, our association hopes to motivate and educate students to actively serve the community and raise their social awareness. Through serving the needy, compassion and a sense of responsibility for the society can be cultivated to achieve personal growth in the participants. We also aim at instilling in the teenage participants a sense of concern for current social problems. We would like to emphasise the continuity of passion in service in our participants. Most of the service projects in the community offer one-time service sessions and lack continuity. In view of this, we would like to build up the idea of continual service – that their passion should not extinguish after the service programme and should in some ways teach their fellow peers/citizens what they have learnt through the service sessions. In order to achieve this goal, follow-up service sessions will be arranged for the participants after this project and further liaison between the participants and service centres will be highly recommended. Apart from continuity, our hope this year is to cultivate a sense of social awareness in our participants through INGO visits and experience sharing by international volunteers and the ex-clients (people who have gone through what the clients are currently experiencing). Visits will be organised to non-government organisations serving our clients during the project, in the hopes of helping our participants understand the difficulties these clients are facing, and eventually realise the social problems present in our community.Lastly, it is our sincerest hope that through the Community Outreach 2011, participants will not only recognise their social obligation, but also realise their own strengths and weaknesses in the course of interacting with like-minded peers, and hopefully lend a hand in helping the society build a brighter future. Theme The theme of this year’s project is ‘ Society at a Glimpse ’. Through the Community Outreach 2011, we hope that our participants can serve the clients, experience the lives of them and empathise with them in just a few weeks’ time. Moreover, we would like to raise the participants’ awareness of current social problems regarding the needy so that they can be equipped with a macroscopic perspective. The principle of continuity will be put into practice. Target Group 80 students from Form 3 to Form 5, from secondary schools in Hong Kong Participants should: • Be a Form 3, 4 or 5 secondary school students in Hong Kong; • 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. Tentative Programme Schedule Orientation Day Date: 29th January 2011 Time: 13:00– 18:00 Venue: Kwun Tong Maryknoll College Experience Day Date: 13th February, 2011 Time: 13:00– 17:30 Venue: Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College (4 Sheung Wo Street, Homantin, Kowloon) Introductory Sessions of Services Mid February, 2011 Introductory service sessions will be arranged for the participants. The aim of these sessions is to teach them the basic skills and techniques for getting along with certain groups of clients and to let the participants understand their roles and duties in the upcoming service sessions. Volunteer Day Date: 19th February, 2011 Time: 13:00– 18:00 Venue: Queen's College One-day Experience Trip 20th February, 2011 A one-day experience trip will be organised for the participants to have in-depth understanding of the real situations of some poorest districts in Hong Kong. Apart from taking part in community service, we also encourage the participants to further broaden their horizons and identify the social problems in our community. Service Project Late February - Mid March, 2011 While participants gain voluntary experiences through designing their service projects, we also hope to introduce them to local/international volunteer activities so as to assist them in gaining a better understanding in what non-government al voluntary organisations are doing to help the needy, and learn to appreciate their effort. A number of visits to non-governmental organisations that serve the same targets as in the service projects will be organised in between service dates. Participants will interview the person-in-charge of these organisations and learn from their volunteer experience. Proposed organisations include ORBIS, Amnesty International, and UNICEF. Organisation Visits Late February - Mid March, 2011 In the 4-week service project, the participants will be given a chance to put the skills and knowledge they have learnt throughout the scheme into practice. Instead of only being told what to do during a service session, participants will design their own service activity for the target groups. This will be carried out at various service centres of the supporting non-governmental organisations. In particular, the participants will learn the importance of taking an active role in serving others. Participants will also be encouraged to further develop their relationship with their clients. An evaluation session will be held after each service to ensure that participants will reflect on areas of improvement which will be useful in subsequent service sessions. Through the successive services, we look forward to seeing the growing passion of the participants and the building up of relationships between them and the clients, thus achieving the aim of continuity. Group Project: Video-taking Late February - Mid March, 2011 Participants are then asked to compile a five to ten-minute video to share what they have learnt in the scheme and raise the social awareness of the others. They should use the information gathered during previous seminars/organisation visits and combine it with their own experience. The final work will be screened and uploaded to YouTube and Facebook. Closing Ceremony Date: 13th March, 2011 Time: 13:00– 18:00 Venue: Wa Ying College Continuity 13th March, 2011 onwards In order to achieve this goal, follow-up service sessions will be arranged for the participants after this project and further liaison between the participants and service centres will be highly recommended. #3 Youth Summit 2011 Introduction The Hong Kong Youth Summit is an annual event organised by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association. As a platform for future leaders of Hong Kong to exchange views on current economic and social issues, the Summit aims to inspire participants to think critically and analytically on current social issues. During the past several decades, Hong Kong has undergone rapid development and its economic strength is getting momentum with each passing day. Nevertheless, though Hong Kong is one of Asia’s richest cities, it also has the region’s largest wealth disparity, with some 18 per cent of the population living below the poverty line. The huge disparity in wealth is a pressing problem to the society as it causes numerous social and economical problems. Such tension needs to be eased so that the community would benefit from economic development and share the fruits of prosperity. The emphasis of this year’s Youth Summit, therefore, will be on finding solutions to the problem of “wealth gap” in the Hong Kong society. Bearing the theme “Bridging the Gap”, participants will look into the problem of income disparity through three major areas: education, housing, and labour. Six Commissions will be formed from members of different Leadership Groups and will be in charge of putting forward resolutions to specific issues through a series of discussions and negotiations. Resolutions drafted by participants will be proposed at the Final Summit. Ratified resolutions will then be presented to at the public forum where social leaders and press will be invited to attend. The final resolutions will be sent to the press, the Legislative Council, respective government departments and related organisations such as Home Affairs Bureau, Education Bureau, Environment Bureau, the Commission on Youth and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in order to reflect the views of Hong Kong youths. Objectives - To enhance participants’ awareness of social issues - To inspire participants to think critically and analytically in different perspectives - To encourage the exchange of ideas among participants and to provide a channel for them to express their ideas in public - To develop a sense of belonging to Hong Kong - To develop the creative potentials of participants through providing creative solutions to existing problems Recruitment of Participants 120 students from Form 4 to Form 6, from secondary schools in Hong Kong. Schools can nominate at most 10 students who demonstrate interests in current affairs to join the project. Students are also encouraged to apply directly to the programme. The participants should: - Display an interest in current affairs - Be able to think critically - Be outspoken - Have an active engagement in school activities - Be conversationally fluent in Cantonese and English Details of the Summit Leadership Groups - Low Income Group - Middle Income Group - Small and Medium Enterprises - Big Corporations - Professionals - New Immigrants - The Elderly - The Disabled - Ethnic Minorities/Foreign Domestic Workers - Government Commission Groups - Two Education Commissions - Two Housing Commissions - Two Labour Commissions Interviews and Excursions Participants will visit organisations or interview guests that are related to their Leadership Groups. Dates for these visits or interviews will be confirmed at a later date. Working Language All discussions will be conducted in either English or Cantonese, and all written documents will be in English. Resolutions All the resolutions passed will be followed up by our Association to ensure that the voice of the youths is heard and that responses may be given. As our past practice, the resolutions will be sent to the relevant government departments, the Legislative Council and the press. Tentative Programme Schedule Orientation Day Date: 2nd April 2011 (Saturday) Time: 13:00– 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 1 Date: 3rd April, 2011 (Sunday) Time: 09:30– 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Interviews and Excursions Dates: Between 4 April - 15 April, 2011 Day 2 Date: 9th April, 2011 (Saturday) Time: 09:30– 18:00 Venue:The University of Hong Kong Day 3 Date: 16th April, 2011 (Saturday) Time: 09:30– 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Final Summit Date: 30th April, 2011 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 – 21:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong List of speakers We are honoured to have invited the following politicians and professionals in various fields to be our guest speakers. The Hon LEUNG Chun-ying, GBS, JP - Convenor of the Non-official Members of the Executive Council, HKSAR The Hon. Ronald ARCULLI GBM, CVO, GBS, OBE, JP - Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit, SC - Legislative Councillor and Leader of the Civic Party Hon Audrey EU Yuet-mee, SC, JP - Legislative Councillor Hon LAU Kong-wah, JP - Legislative Councillor The Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung - Legislative Councillor Professor Joseph J.Y. SUNG, SBS - Vice-Chancellor and President of the Chinese University of Hong Kong Mr. YAU Shing Mu, JP - Under Secretary for Transport and Housing Mr. Michael TIEN - Deputy Chairman of the New People’s Party and Founder of the G2000 Group Ms. CHAN Yuen-han, SPS, JP - Vice-chairperson of the Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions Mr. Vincent WONG - Director of Strategic Planning of Commercial Radio Hong Kong Mr. Fred LAM - Chief Campaigner of the Roundtable Community Mr. LEUNG Kee Cheong - Principal of Fresh Fish Traders’ School Mr. Hugh CHEUNG - Founder of idebate.hk Mr. Fredrik FAN Cheung-fung - Vice-President of the Hong Kong Federation of Students Acknowledgement We would like to extend our gratitude to Hopewell Holdings Limited for being our title sponsor and the University of Hong Kong for venue sponsorship. #4 Interflow Camp 2011 Sponsor: Pearson Asia Pacific Hopewell Holdings Limited Introduction Entitled “ Mystory ”, Interflow Camp 2011 will be a simulation of a detective training programme. We hope to infuse the idea of struggles between different elements of life, e.g. love, friendship, family, wealth, career, and integrity, in the investigation of mysterious cases. The term “Mystory” carries the meaning of both solving mystical cases and reflection on participants’ own life story. The Camp will simulate a detective training school, where participants are recruited as trainees and are taught special skills in deciphering clues and solving cases. Each individual case presented will be about a conflict between certain important values in life. Participants will be guided to imagine their reactions and choices under these situations. We hope that, through this experience, they can discover more about themselves and reflect on the genuine meaning of life. During the investigation process, the participants will have to perform creative and challenging tasks which require creative thinking, presentation, communication, etc.It is hoped that through this simulation, participants will be given ample opportunities to let their ideas and imagination soar and potentials to be unleashed. The Camp also aims at helping participants to overcome their self-limitations, develop their original thinking and problem-solving skills. Through enjoyable workshops and educational games, participants will be able to exchange their ideas with and learn from their peers. Objectives - To encourage students to think beyond their limits - To provide opportunities for students to make use of their creativity and imagination - To strengthen students’ self confidence and help them realise their potentials - To further develop students’ leadership and problem solving skills - To allow students reflect on their own values - To promote the mission and vision of HKOSA in schools of Hong Kong Recruitment of Participants 80 students from Form 3 to Form 5, from secondary schools in Hong Kong. Schools can nominate at most 8 students who demonstrate interests in current affairs to join the project. Students are also encouraged to apply directly to the programme with teacher's recommendation. The participants should: - Be Secondary 3 to 5 (Grade 9 to 11 for international school students) - Be responsible and prompt - Be able to think critically and analytically - Be active and creative Tentative Programme Schedule Orientation Day Date: 2nd July 2011 (Saturday) Time: 13:00– 18:15 Venue: School Hall, Queen's College Day 1 Date: 20th July, 2011 (Wednesday) Venue: School Hall, Queen's College / Wu Kai Sha Youth Campsite Day 2 Date: 21st July, 2011 (Thursday) Venue: Wu Kai Sha Youth Campsite Day 3 Date: 22nd July, 2011 (Friday) Venue: Wu Kai Sha Youth Campsite Day 4 Date: 23rd July, 2011 (Saturday) Venue: Wu Kai Sha Youth Campsite Previous Year Next Year

Published materials in 2018-2019 and activites organised by the 32nd ExCo. < Back 2018-2019 32nd ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: Social Service Series, Mock Interviews, Summer Camp #1 VolunTEENs 2019 https://video.wixstatic.com/video/c074b2_c784cb7d9f784122b72741e48dd2ab06/720p/mp4/file.mp4 “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” —Mahatma Gandhi Ever wanted to serve others but didn't have an opportunity? Or do you want to know more about different parties in our society? VolunTEENs 2019 is the BEST choice for you! In VolunTEENs 2019 (VTS19), we hope to inspire students to be actively concerned about the current social issues and prompt evaluation on current assistance for the under-resourced groups, and most importantly, to guide YOU to devise a service project to give back to society. Orientation Day It is the part in which participants could strengthen the relationship with one another. There would be various ice-breaking games prepared for participants. They would also have the opportunity to understand the daily difficulties of their service targets with several specific tasks or games. In order to promote our Association to students, the Executive Committee would also introduce the background of HKOSA and the rationale of this service programme. The programme is expected to initiate reflection in students. As a contrary at the end of this programme, each participant would be invited to share their first impression towards their assigned target group. The video taking would be followed by a training workshop including guest sharing session. Professional social workers or representatives from NGOs would be invited as host this session. Communication skills and proper strategies would be introduced to participants. It is anticipated that the skills taught could be useful in building a harmonious atmosphere with the service target. Excursion Series In this part, different experience sessions would be arranged to participants for them to gain deeper understandings toward their target groups. They would be given the opportunity to visit different organisations according to their own group. Moreover, there would also be sharing sessions conducted by senior OSArs or experienced volunteers to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills on social service. Experiencing sessions like social service organised by Executive Committee would also be provided. Self-initiated project: After empowering participants with the basic skills required in social service, the Association would like participants to actualise their learnings by devising a mini-scale service project targeting at their assigned service partners. Before carrying out the project, participants are required to prepare detailed proposals to be examined by the Executive Committee and the Organising Committee. They would be assigned to serve different groups for twice during weekends, allowing them to evaluate the first visit before the final visit. Participants should, at the same time, film video of 5-10 minutes to arouse public awareness regarding different target groups. Closing Ceremony Participants would be given the stage to present their service projects and learnings from the programme, they would also show their video filmed to other participants and guests. A panel of judges would choose one group as the best performing team according certain criteria. The winning team may have the opportunity to join an overseas service trip. Target groups - The Elderly - The Underprivileged - The Disabled - The Mentally Disabled Programme objectives - To inspire students to be actively concerned about current social issues - To aspire students to regularly serve our community. - To enable participants to understand their social obligations. Tentative timeline - Orientation Day Date: 2nd February, 2019 (Saturday) Venue: Sheung Wan Time: 09:30 – 17:00 - Excursion Series Date: 3rd February - 23rd February (varies from different groups) Venue: (varies from different groups) Time: (varies from different groups) - Self-Initiated Project Date: 24th February - early April (varies from different groups) Venue: (varies from different groups) Time: (varies from different groups) - Closing Ceremony Date: 13th April, 2019 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Time: 10:00 – 17:00 Don’t hesitate to join us! #2 Mock interviews This programme would offer talks and sharing sessions, provided by professors from local universities and members of the Association to equip students with essential interview skills. In addition to enabling participants to understand their preference in tertiary education, this programme would also provide mock interview sessions to allow students to gain first-hand experience. In order to accommodate the needs of students more specifically, the event will be tailor-made for several university programmes including medicine, law, and business to equip them with the essential knowledge required for the interviews of these programmes. In the Mock Interview, we are delighted to have seniors to share their experiences on their studies and their university lives. You can raise any question to them and acquire insights before re-arranging your JUPAS choices. Each participant would have a chance to familiarise themselves with the interview practices with individual comments from our mock interviewers.✨✨ . 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! 🚨 #3 Summer Camp: Explore Thyself Introduction Leading lives of hustle and bustle, students nowadays have hardly any time to slow down their pace of living and reflect on themselves. Their schedules are filled with supplementary classes, tutorial courses, ECA activities, you name it. Some of them, if not most, study merely due to obligations but not realising their goals and aspirations. With the theme of "Explore Thyself", this year's summer camp intends to act as a platform where participants could slow down, learn about themselves, and devise an embryonic idea of their own aspirations. For those who are not sure about their future, we hope they can gain some more ideas about their careers; For those who have already found their aspirations, we hope they can reconfirm their choice or know more about the chosen career. We understand that it is not possible for the participants clearly identify what their goals are but we still hope that the programme could provide them the chance to explore multifarious options available. Programme Details Summer Camp "Explore Thyself" comprises a series of training activities and events which can help the participants explore multifarious career pathways and have a chance to zoom out from their hectic lives and ponder on their future. We have four sub-themes for the programme and we would have a different sub-themes for each day of the programme. Sub-themes 1. Understanding yourself 2. Priorities 3. University goals 4. Career Orientation Day (the first sub-theme): On the Orientation Day, participants would be divided into different groups. There would be a series of ice-breaking games to help participants understand one another and mingle with other group-mates, Organising Committee and Executive Committee. There would also be sharing by Ms. Ava LAU, School Development Officer, CLAP for Youth@JC to help participants deepen their reflection on how their difference in personality varies their career choices.. Experiencing Camp: With the first touch of their group mates and elevated understanding of themselves on the Orientation Day, the participants would further delve into learning more about their priorities and goals. Simultaneously, by indulging themselves in the entertaining yet inspiring activities, they could unwind despite the hectic study lives. Highlights of the camp Night performance cum guest sharing: Not only do we want to help our participants reflect on themselves, but we also hope to help them relax from their hectic lives. Therefore, a night performance would be held to create a relaxing atmosphere. Performance may include live band, singing and dancing. City Hunt A city hunt programme serving as entertaining and ice-breaking purposes would be held on the first day of the camp for the participants to cooperate with their group mates to plan a route starting from a secondary school on HK Island to the campsite in Sai Kung. It is hoped that after this activity participants could build rapport with each other and have a chance to rediscover the landmarks of HK. Opportunity Cost Participants would choose 10 things out of 15 things in a list we provided to do in their Post-DSE life, then explain the rationale behind their choices, repeating this process until the most important thing is left in the list. They would then realise their priorities in life when making decisions. Sims Society game will be included in this session. Participants could play the life monopoly with respect to the academic level, job occupation and happy index during the limited time. By performing this game, participants are expected to reflect their daily life and future plan with a series of choices and opportunities given. Field based outing During that period, participants are free to choose their interested field for their outing. Fields may include medicine, law, business and humanities. For example, in a medicine outing, participants may have the chance to attend a medical seminar in a university or to visit the medical school of HKU or CUHK. A business outing may be a one day job shadowing of senior OSArs working in business field. Closing assembly (Final Production): After the orientation day and the experiencing camp, participants are required to come up with a Final Production. The purpose of the Final Production is for participants to consolidate their experience in the programme. Students are encouraged to explore different forms and styles, such as writing of different genres, drama, short film, or performance. Participants would finish their Final Production under the guidance of Organising Committee. We hope students can conclude and reinforce what they have learnt and reflected during the programme through the Final Production. Previous Year Next Year

Published materials in 2004-2005 and activites organised by the 18th ExCo. < Back 2004-2005 18th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme Introduction The theme of this year's Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme is "Sweat and Tears on the Road to Success". We aim at inspiring participants' values and roles of comprising society as a preparation of future's career and commitment to the society, and at the same time providing an opportunity for student leaders to learn how to face challenges in their lives. From interviewing eminent leaders of our community, participants can also learn from their experiences and therefore set their own goals and missions. This scheme commenced in late November 2004 when two workshops were held in order to enhance the interviewing and reporting skills of participants. Starting from January 2005, participants had chances to interview outstanding leaders from different sectors of our society, e.g. politics, government, culture, sports, business, social welfare, entertainment, etc. Sharing sessions were held regularly for participants to gain further knowledge from these interviews. A book, which is a collection of the thoughts and reports written by the participants, was also published so as to facilitate the exchange of ideas among participants and to share their learning experiences with the public. Day 1 and 2 The participants gathered in the lecture hall of Diocesan Boys' School on 28th December - Day ONE of SLT. The freezing weather had not cooled their warm and anticipating hearts. The programme started off with a speech given by Mr. Donald Sham, the president of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association. We were honoured to have invited Dr. Donna Chu, the General Education Officer of the General Education Unit of the University of Hong Kong, along with senior reporter, Ms. Phoebe, to conduct a workshop on interviewing skills. Mr. L.Y. Sung also accepted our invitation and gave a talk on presentation skills. Mr. Sung is the chairman of the Chinese Sub-committee of the Hong Kong Schools Music and Speech Festival. Participants came back for another day of learning on 29th December - Day TWO of SLT. They had the chance to learn project management skills in the workshop conducted by Mr. George Lung, the past chairman of the Outstanding Young Persons Association. To finish the day, a talk was given by Ms. Doreen Leung, an awardee of the Outstanding Persons of the World, on leadership skills. Ms. Leung shared her thoughts and views on skills that a leader should possess and taught us all the proper way of treating other people. #2 Volunteer Training Scheme 2005 Introduction The Volunteer Training Scheme (VTS) has always been a memorable sparkle in the Association's calendar and it receives tremendous support and attention from the educational sector now and then. The theme of this year's Volunteer Training Scheme is "SamariTEENs' Effect". The word "SamariTEENS" is derived from the story of a Good Samaritan in the bible. In the story, the Good Samaritan shows his unconditional and selfless love towards the one who is in need. As a student organization, the HKOSA is always keen on developing talents in teenagers who will be serving the community as future leaders. Through the VTS, we want to help teenagers understand more about their roles in society. We expect the VTS to nurture and embed in the participants the heart and vision to serve the community by strengthening their personal qualities that are most essential when doing voluntary services. We hope participants can foresee the effect they could bring out when doing social services, and we believe these are the very essence of personal development and imperative for the future success of teenagers. Day 1 Orientation Day cum opening ceremony Date: 29th January, 2005 Venue: La Salle College Day 2 Day Camp Date: 30th January, 2005 Venue: Lamma Island HKFYG Campsite Day 3 Workshops Date: 19th February, 2005 Venue: St. Joseph's College Service Projects Date: 5th, 29-30th March, 2nd April, 2005 Planned service projects for the elderly Day 4 Date: 30th April, 2005 Venue: St. Joseph's College #3 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2005 The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2005 has been successfully held in March and April 2005. It aims at cultivating students' social conscience and awareness, and provides a channel for the direct reflection of students' opinions and views to the government. We hope through lectures, discussions, visits and resolution drafting, participants can realize that they can make a difference and contribute to the betterment of Hong Kong. This is the 3rd year the HKOSA holds the Hong Kong Youth Summit. This year, our focus is on education, and the theme is "Future in Action". Participants have assumed different roles such as "Teachers", "School Authority", and "Parents", etc. to discuss on local education issues. Our objectives are to arouse students' social awareness, and at the same time stimulate them to look into education issues comprehensively from different viewpoints. This activity has undoubtedly broaden the participants' perspective, and train their skills in expressing themselves in an effective way. We are very glad to have the Hong Kong Youth Summit to be supported by the Wofoo Social Enterprises (WSE) this year. Wofoo Social Enterprises 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. #4 Interflow Camp 2005 With the bright summer days just around the corner, the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association cordially invites students from Form Three to Form Five to participate in our masterpiece of the holidays, the Interflow Camp 2005 –Teens' Unlimited. Inaugurated in 1987, the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association is a non-profit student organisation which strives to encourage progress and pursuit of real joy in serving the Hong Kong community by stimulating student development in all aspects and participation in social services and charitable causes. The Interflow Camp is always a memorable sparkle in the Associations calendar and receives tremendous support and attention from the educational sector every year. With such bolstering in mind, the Interflow Camp was once again offered and took place from 26th July 2005 to 28th July 2005 at the Wu Kwai Sha Youth Village. Every teenager has unlimited potentials and inner qualities, so by understanding more about themselves, teenagers would be able to soar beyond and think globally with their unlimited enthusiasm, spirit and confidence, and this is the aim of our camp. Through the Camp, we expect our participants to be more conscientious, to take a more pro-active role in global issues, and to act locally to serve the Hong Kong community. Orientation Day - 19th March, 2005 Day One - 2nd April, 2005 Day Two - 9th April, 2005 Day Three - 10th April, 2005 Day Four - 16th April, 2005 Previous Year Next Year

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Published materials in 2005-2006 and activites organised by the 19th ExCo. < 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 Social Service Series - "Voyage Beyond" Successfully Held! Date posted: 23/12/21, 10:00 pm Last updated: 30/5/22, 1:43 pm The Voyage Beyond Social Service Series, a collaboration with the Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association, has ended on a high note. Read on for a joyous recap! Group photo taken during Session 3: Fun Day 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. Previous Next