Published materials in 2019-2020 and activites organised by the 33rd ExCo. < 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

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 “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 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 2000-2001 and activites organised by the 14th ExCo. < 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

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

Published materials in 2009-2010 and activites organised by the 23rd ExCo. < Back 2009-2010 23rd ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 International Convergence 2009 Introduction The theme of this year’s International Convergence is ‘ Around the World in 30 Days ’. The focus of this year’s project is “Cultural Sparks”. Hong Kong is a multi-cultured cosmopolitan city. With various cultures, conflicts sometimes happen due to misunderstandings. However, we believe that a mixture of diverse cultures can create positive sparks and allow different cultures to appreciate each others’ uniqueness. Through looking at a country from a native’s perspective, participants’ understanding of a culture will be deeply fostered. The scheme will last for approximately four weeks, during which the participants will learn about the culture, history, language and current affairs related to an assigned country. They will partake in activities as well as experience the cultural practices of their respective countries to cultivate their interest and to deepen their knowledge. The project will conclude with a day in which participants set up booths to display what they have learnt about culture and their respective countries in the programme. Apart from that, the participants will experience the rituals and daily lives of different cultures in which the participants will demonstrate and exchange their knowledge of their assigned countries with guests who have assisted in the organisation of the project. Countries Germany, India, Iran, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, Spain, Thailand Programme Schedule Freshman Day Date : 1st November 2009 (Sunday) Time : 13:30 - 18:00 Junior Day Date : 14th November 2009 (Saturday) Time : 14:00 - 18:00 Senior Day Date : 28th November 2009 (Saturday) Time : 9:30 - 18:00 Cultural Experience Sessions 2nd November 2009 – 20th November 2009 Cultural Project Week 21st November 2009 – 27th November 2009 Acknowledgement Student Advisors Germany: Miss Cornelia BAUER India: Mr Taha SHAH, Miss Aarti REDDY, and Miss Rea ARA Iran: Mr. Habibullah Rezai Israel: Miss Stephanie GOLAN Mexico: Mr Cristobal MARTINEZ YANES Spain: Mr Rafael SAIZ GARCIA South Africa: Miss Angela AMOAKO Thailand: Mr Bam LEARTPRAPUN Supporting Consulates in Hong Kong Mr Achim SCHKADE Deputy Consul-General German Consulate General in Hong Kong Mr. Andres PENA Acting Consul-General Consulate General of Mexico in Hong Kong Mr L.D. RALTE Consul-General Consulate General of India in Hong Kong Mr Juan Luis Flores ARROYUELO Consul-General Spanish Consulate General in Hong Kong Mr Abdollah NEKOUNAM Consul-General Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of IRAN Miss Tembi TAMBO Consul-General South African Consulate-General Mrs Emanuelle AMAR Consul (Administrative & Consular) Consulate General of Israel in Hong Kong Mr Jitti SUWANNIK Consul-General Royal Thai Consulate-General, Hong Kong Supporting Cultural Societies and Schools in Hong Kong Mr. Sven SALZMANN & Ms. Ute RECKZEH German Speaking Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in Hong Kong Mr. Gurmel SINGH Khalsa Diwan Sikh Temple Kowloon Mosque and Islamic Centre General Education Unit, University of Hong Kong School of Modern Languages and Cultures, University of Hong Kong Mr. Rabbi Sinai BURNS & Miss Pauline NGAN Ohel Leah Synagogue The United Jewish Congregation of Hong Kong Wat Bhavana Hong Kong,The Dhammakaya International Society of Hong Kong Ltd. Carmel School of Hong Kong Other Supporting Parties German Swiss International School Renaissance College Wah Yan College, Kowloon Maryknoll Convent School (Secondary Section) Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong #2 Youth Summit 2010 Introduction With a well-established reputation as a world-class cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong faces the inevitable question of sustainability and continual progression of her present status. Bearing the theme “ Beyond Boundaries, Project Prosperity – the Six Industries ”, investigating the six industries as proposed in the Policy Address 2009-2010. As Hong Kong faces an increasing competition with neighbouring regions such as Shanghai, Singapore and Taipei, alternatives have to be arrived at in the development of Hong Kong, propelling her towards a knowledge-based economy and increasing her competitiveness. The emphasis of this year’s Youth Summit will be on the possibilities and potentials of these six industries as an alternative to the traditional industries in the development of Hong Kong, as well as the prospects in specific fields, such as education services, innovation and technology and cultural and creative industries. Objectives - To enhance participants’ awareness of social issues - To inspire participants to think critically and analytically - To encourage the exchange of ideas among participants - 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 solutions to existing problems Target Group 120 Secondary 4 and Secondary 6 students in Hong Kong The participants should: - Display an interest in current affairs - Be able to think critically - Be outspoken - Have an active engagement in school activities and volunteering services - Be conversationally fluent in Cantonese and English Details of the Summit Leadership Groups • Low-income Group • Middle-income Group • Small and Medium Enterprises in Hong Kong • Big Companies • Professional • Environmental Activists • Foreign Companies in Hong Kong • Government 1 (Land Use) • Government 2 (Education, Health & Home Affairs) • Youth Commission Groups • Education Services • Medical Services • Testing and Certification Services • Environmental Services • Innovation and Technology • Cultural and Creative Industries Interviews and Excursions Participants will visit or interview organisations or 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. Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 30th January 2010 (Saturday) Time: 13:30 - 18:00 Day 1 Date: 31st January 2010 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 - 18:00 Day 2 Date: 6th February 2010 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 - 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Day 3 Date: 20th February 2010 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 - 18:00 Hong Kong Youth Summit Date: 28th February 2010 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 - 21:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong Interviews and Excursions Dates: 1st February 2010 - 19th February 2010 #3 Volunteer Training Scheme 2010 Introduction Bearing the theme ‘ EXPLORE: EXPerience the earth, LOve the living, REach to reality ’ for this session, our association hope that our activities could inspire teenagers of Hong Kong to devote themselves to serving the community and raising their awareness about global issues. We also hope that students would discover their dreams and aspirations through our projects throughout the year. Through workshops and service programmes, participants will be provided the opportunity to ‘Experience the earth” by learning about the needy in Hong Kong and serving the community. We hope to instil in our participants “Love for the Living” by assisting them in designing their own service programmes to serve two target groups, elderly and ethnic minority children. Geared with experience, skills and a passion to serve, it is hoped that participants will be able to “Reach to reality” and continue to contribute to social services in the future. Similar to other projects organised by our Association, this scheme will offer educational programmes such as training workshops and seminars to well-equip the participants with practical skills and specific knowledge in dealing with different clients. In addition to these sessions, a four-week Service Project will be held. Participants will focus on two different targets, namely the elderly and ethnic minority children. Half of the participants will be encouraged to interact with young clients of ethnic minority groups. Meanwhile, the other half of the participants will be focusing on serving the elderly. In order to achieve a long-term dedication in our participants, we would like to emphasise the continuity of passion in service in our participants. Most of the service projects 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.In order to achieve this goal, participants will engage in bi-monthly visits after the scheme. Apart from continuity, our hope this year is to cultivate a sense of global citizenship in our participants through INGO visits and experience sharing by international volunteers. Visits will be organised to international organisations serving ethnic minority children and the elderly during the project. Participants can interview volunteers who have engaged in services overseas and learn from their dedication and experience. Lastly, it is our sincerest hope that through the Volunteer Training Scheme 2010, participants will not only recognise their obligation, but also realise their own strengths and weaknesses in the course of interacting with like-minded peers. The theme of this year’s project is ‘ Helping Hearts, Linking Lands ’. Through the Volunteer Training Scheme 2010, we hope that our participants can traverse both land and culture with their passion to serve. Apart from gaining local experience of service, we would like to give participants a global perspective so that they may apply the experience gained to doing international voluntary work. The principle of continuity will be put into practice. Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 13th March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 14.00 – 18.00 Service Project (Stage 1) Date: 14th March 2010 (Sunday) - 26th March 2010 (Friday) Volunteer Day Date: 20th March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 12.00 - 16.15 Adventure Day Date: 21st March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 08.00 - 18.00 Pledge Day Date: 27th March 2010 (Saturday) Time: 14.00 - 17.00 Service Project (Stage 2 to Stage 4) Date: 2nd April 2010 (Friday) - 24th May April (Saturday) Organisation Visits Date: 8th April 2010 (Thursday) - 21st April 2010 (Wednesday) Evaluation Meetings Date: 25th April 2010 (Sunday) - 7th May 2010 (Friday) Closing Ceremony Date: 8th May 2010 (Saturday) Time: 13.30 - 18.00 Continuity Around 1 session will be arranged monthly or bi-monthly to maintain the continuity of the projects. Details will be given after the Scheme is completed. Target Group Participants should: - be Form 2 or Form 3 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. #4 Interflow Camp 2010 Entitled “ Ecovation ”, Interflow Camp 2010 will focus on the theme of sustainable green lifestyle. The term “Ecovation” is the amalgamation of sustainability and a concern for ecological processes. Its inspiration often follows a desire to live a lower impact lifestyle and a higher environmental conscience. The camp will simulate a United Nations Climate Change Conference (Copenhagen 2009), where scientists and climatologists from 8 different countries (here represented by the participants) meet to discuss the roadmap for a sustainable lifestyle, as well as brainstorm new ideas of how the idea of ‘green’ can be incorporated into the lives of people. The ‘conference’ will be chaired by politicians, hereby represented by members of the Executive Committee and the Organising committee, each of whom pursuit different agendas. Amongst them will be some who wishes to promote profit over environment and are hindering the world’s well-being. During the meeting process, the participants, playing the role of youth scientists, will have to perform creative and challenging tasks which require creative thinking, team cooperation, presentation, communication, and other inter-personal skills. One of the key highlights of the camp would be a "Cap and Trade" game, where the widely proposed model of carbon trading is played out with different countries having different levels of production, resources, and thus a difference in carbon production. The theme game aims to inform participants the core of the principles of our climate change development on a global perspective. 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. Target Group 80 Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 students from local secondary schools and international schools Participants should: • Be Secondary 3 to Secondary 5 • Be responsible and prompt • Be able to think critically • Be active and creative Tentative Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 10th July 2010 (Saturday) Time: 13:00 - 17:30 Venue: Kwun Tong Maryknoll College (100 Tsui Ping Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon) Interflow Camp Date: 27th July - 29th July 2010 (Tuesday - Thursday) Venue: Po Leung Kuk Pak Tam Chung Holiday Camp Visitations to Organisations Date: Between 10th July 2010 and 27th July 2010 Venue: EcoHome and EcoPark Previous Year Next Year

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

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

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

Published materials in 2024-2025 and activites organised by the 38th ExCo. < Back 2024-2025 38th ExCo Year Last Updated: 14 Dec 2025 Tags: DSE/IB Admissions Talk, SDGs Social Service Program, Student Athletes Talk, 40th OSArs Orientation Day, HK Youth Summit 2025 #1 DSE/IB Admissions Talk To build upon the high level of positive response from last year’s DSE/IB Talk and from popular demand, the ExCo hosted another talk, this time expanding to include the aspect of University Admissions. This talk featured top DSE/IB scorers entering fields of STEM, Medicine, Law and Social Sciences. In using an online mode to welcome participants and speakers from different locations of the world, the event was scheduled on the 19th of October. #2 SDGs Social Service Program To reinforce our mission of "Giving is Outstanding", the "SDG Social Service Programme" was introduced this year. Members of the external community/OSArs were allowed to pitch a social services event based on the SDGs. #3 Student Athletes Talk Noticing the rise in number of HK student athletes, the event demystified the life of the student athletes - ‘the road less travelled’ - for example, how they balance between academics and athletics. Additionally, this would also help to raise awareness amongst youths about the importance of maintaining a good physical wellbeing. #4 40th OSArs Orientation Day The Orientation Day introduced the award and Association to the incoming cohort of OSArs through presentations and Q&A sessions, while strengthening the bonds between OSArs with engaging ice-breaking games. #5 HK Youth Summit 2025 As HKOSA's flagship event, the Youth Summit is a 2-day event that brings young people across Hong Kong together for meaningful discussions and educational experiences. Previous Year Next Year

Published materials in 2012-2013 and activites organised by the 26th ExCo. < Back 2012-2013 26th ExCo Year Last Updated: 11 Sept 2024 Tags: Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, HK Spotlight, Interflow Camp #1 Volunteer Training Scheme 2012 Introduction Bearing the theme "All We Need Is Love, the forthcoming external project of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association (HKOSA), Volunteer Training Scheme 2012, is now open to participant application. The project stems from the belief that we should show our love towards the needy rather than merely spending time with them - it will provide participants with the opportunity to serve our society through volunteer training, to enhance group bonding and as well as to broaden their vision in the community through a number of Event Days. Target Group 80 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5, from schools in Hong Kong The participants should: Show concern for the community around them Demonstrate initiative in taking social responsibilities Possess competent communication skills Be prompt and proactive Tentative Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: Saturday, 3rd November 2012 Time: 13:45 – 16:35 Venue: Diocesan Boys' School Adventure Day Date: Sunday, 4th November 2012 Time: 08:00 – 19:00 Venue: JCCC Don Bosco Youth Centre Organisation Visit Week Date: Monday, 5th November 2012 – Sunday, 11th November 2012 Pledge Day Date: Saturday, 10th November 2012 Time: 13:45-17:00 Venue: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Planning of Service Projects Date: Sunday, 11th November 2012 – Thursday, 15th November 2012 Volunteer Day Date: Saturday, 17th November 2012 Time: 13:45 – 17:00Venue: The University of Hong Kong Service Projects Date: Sunday, 18th November 2012 – Sunday, 2nd December 2012 Venue: Supporting NGO Service Centers Closing Ceremony Date: Saturday, 8th December 2012 Time: 13:35 – 18:00 Venue: The University of Hong Kong #2 Hong Kong Spotlight 2013 Introduction Hong Kong Spotlight is the first ever Joint School Talent Show organised by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association. It will be hosted on 1st March, 2013. Aim With online voting, judge's voting and audience voting contributing to the results, this one of a kind Talent Show will be used to raise funds for a charity chosen by OSArs through voting. Details Date: 1st March, 2013 (Friday) Time: 7:00 pm Venue: The LeoLee Arts Centre, Canadian International School, 36 Nam Long Shan Road, Hong Kong Organising Committee The Organising Committee is split into 3 departments - The Sponsorship & Advertising Committee; The Food & Beverage Department and; The Stage Design & Management Department. Competitors The talent show will end with 4 winners - Best Solo Act, Best Group Act, Best Dressed and Judge's Favourite. Along with a trophy a prize will be given to the winners, which is yet to be confirmed. Volunteers We are also looking for volunteers on the night of the show for the following posts: Stagehands Makeup Artists Ticketing Officers Ushers Technicians #3 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2013 Introduction The Hong Kong Youth Summit is a remarkable external event organised by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association. And once again this year, the event is to be held in the hopes of consolidating the beliefs of the association. Acting as a platform for the youth, the future leaders of Hong Kong, to exchange views and opinions on current issues of economic and social significance, the Summit aims to inspire participants to develop critical thinking and analytical skills as well as political standpoints. This is to be achieved through a series of leadership group and commission meetings, discussion and debate, informative speeches and seminars by eminent members of the Hong Kong Government and experts in the field. Thus, students will be inspired to analyse current issues from different perspectives, put forward and elaborate solutions in the form of resolutions. Distressingly, Hong Kong has recently been faced with an increasing number of issues, namely the “deep-rooted conflicts”, which begin to threaten the cornerstone values of the city and the beliefs of the general public, amid greater challenges from Mainland China, as well as the rest of the world, in various forms. Bearing the theme “Transcend Formalities, Unearth Possibilities" , the Summit shall look into the limitations that are halting our progress, as well as proposing creative solutions. What we can observe, at this very moment, are the growing hostility among stakeholders in society and serious social issues that are undermining the prosperous future of the city. Thus, this year’s Youth Summit participants will look into conflicts arising in different aspects including Housing, Social Welfare, Hong Kong-Mainland Clashes and more. The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2013 will feature ten different stake-holding sectors of society. Participants will be allocated to different Leadership Groups to 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, the Commission on Youth and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in an attempt to reflect the views of Hong Kong youths. Target Group 120 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5, from schools in Hong Kong The participants should: Display an interest in current affairs Be able to think critically Be outspoken Have heightened social awareness Have an active engagement in school activities Be conversationally fluent in English and Cantonese Tentative Programme Rundown Orientation Day Date: 30th March 2013 (Saturday) Time: 13:00 – 18:00 Day 1 Date: 31st March 2013 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 – 18:00 Venue: University of Hong Kong Day 2 Date: 6th April 2013 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 – 18:00 Venue: University of Hong Kong Day 3 Date: 13th April 2013 (Saturday) Time: 09:30 – 18:00 Venue: University of Hong Kong Final Summit Date: 27th April 2013 (Sunday) Time: 09:30 – 21:00 Venue: University of Hong Kong #4 Interflow Camp 2013 Introduction The Interflow Camp has always been a memorable staple 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 to the world, through various interactive services, games and activities. This year, the Camp shall focus on the fundamental values and skills of the upcoming generation. These include social participation and commitment, which we believe are the very essence of personal development in the youth of Hong Kong, and imperative for the success of the society’s future leaders. The main theme of Interflow Camp this year is ‘Ideation’. As a student organization, the HKOSA is always seeking to developing talents in teenagers with the potential to serve the community as leaders. The Interflow Camp of this year will be of an unprecedented nature which guides participants to envisage their future and achieve their life goals, in addition to honing their leadership and communication skills. The theme - “Ideation” carries a significant meaning of formulating the future pathway to succeed and planning for their own life map. Bearing this theme, we would like to introduce a brand new experience to participants - a chance to taste their lives in the future. For instance, they have to face job interviews and challenges brought by their “jobs”, which we believe would be an invaluable chance for secondary students without any prior job experiences. Through “rehearsing” their future in one day, we hope that participants can have more insight into their lives after graduation. Since this 3-day camp will be held in the campus of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, the camp would allow participants a glimpse of university life, since the various events would be held at different venues in the campus. Participants are expected to learn more on planning their future via talks and mentorship programmes held during the camp. In conclusion, we hope that this event would assist participants in making an informed decision on the direction of their future pathways, and to inspire them to be a successful leader. Proposed Programme Schedule Orientation Day Date: 6th July 2013 (Saturday) Time: 12:00 – 17:45 Venue: Diocesan Boys’ School Day 1 Date: 26th July, 2013 (Friday) Venue: Diocesan Boys’ School / The Chinese University of Hong Kong Day 2 Date: 27th July, 2013 (Saturday) Venue: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Day 3 Date: 28th July, 2013 (Sunday) Venue: The Chinese University of Hong Kong Target Group 80 students from Secondary 3 to Secondary 5, from schools in Hong Kong The participants should - Be responsible, independent and prompt - Be able to express themselves clearly - Be able to think critically and analytically - Be outgoing, active and creative- Be able to work well within a team - Be determined to contribute the society - Be able to speak fluently in both Cantonese and English Previous Year Next Year

Published materials in 2006-2007 and activites organised by the 20th ExCo. < 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