OSA in Media Since 2004, HKOSA has... issued >19 been reported by >15 Media written 2 weekly columns for >9 Years Newsletters MEDIA APPEARANCE Read articles Media Appearance PUBLICATIONS For years, HKOSA has been publishing newsletters as a review of the season/year. ExCos, OSArs and participants of the events are invited to express their feelings. This year, we have prepared yearbook to document the journey of the 35th Executive Committee, which serves as both a record and a celebration of the Association's history. You can download MOSAIC here . Previous Publications Publications WEEKLY COLUMNS Ever since 2004, our Association has cooperated with the Young Post of South China Morning Post in publishing two weekly columns written by OSArs called "Standing Out" and "Bright Spark”. OSArs are free to decide which specific topic they wish to write on, most of the contents are their daily life and personal experiences. Standing Out Bright Spark Weekly Columns

< Back 2002-2003 16th ExCo Year Last Updated: 6 Apr 2022 Tags: SamariKIDZ, Interflow Camp, Youth Summit #1 Volunteer Training Scheme 2002 "SamariKIDZ" was one of the new projects of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association that year. The word "SamariKIDZ" is a merge from the words "Samaritan" and "Kids". The Good Samaritan is a Biblical character well-known for his charity and compassion for others, while "Kids" refers to our Primary 4 to 6 participants in this scheme. For the previous 4 years, we had geared our Volunteer Training Scheme projects towards students from Form 3 to 5, but that year, we have decided to aim the "SamariKIDZ" project towards younger students in Hong Kong, in order to develop a sense of awareness in serving the needy at a young age. Our goal was to promote the importance of helping others through doing social service. Apart from introducing the fundamental practical skills in organizing social service projects to the participants, we aspired 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. It was our hope that the participants can learn to acquire such virtues and become truly Good Samaritans through participating in the Volunteer Training Scheme 2002-2003 – "SamariKIDZ". Primary 4 to 6 students from approximately 20 primary schools in Hong Kong were invited for this project. #2 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2003 Hong Kong had faced many challenges in recent years, from the bursting of the bubble economy in 1997 to the SARS outbreak early that year, making all of us realised we could no longer afford to be complacent. It was vital for teenagers, on whose shoulders the future rests on, to be socially awared and to have a sense of belonging towards Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Youth Summit was a simulation of the General Assembly of the United Nations: through a series of discussions, participants analysed problems from different perspectives to make realistic proposals for improvement to the Government. This project would enable our youth to think deeply about social issues and realise that they have the ability to contribute to the betterment of our society. Two hundred Forms 4 to 6 students from over fifty-three local and international schools throughout Hong Kong were invited for this project. #3 Interflow Camp 2003 The theme of the Interflow Camp 2003, "World Peace — Let's sPArK it UP!", was to spread the message of World Peace, teamwork and co-operation among participants. We had incorporated a number of challenging Mass Games, which require participants not only to work as a team, but also form coalitions with other groups in order to "survive". Our aim was to stress on promoting Peace among the groups, as well as the importance of working together as a whole. One hundred students ranging from Form 3 to Form 5, from over thirty secondary schools throughout Hong Kong were invited for this project. This camp took place in a Cultural Chinese setting thousands of years ago, where those with strong martial arts skills ruled China. Once upon a time, there were ten Wulin tribes in China who were just as strong as each other, each having its own distinct strengths and qualities and believed that they were better than one another. As a result, the tribes fought to become the strongest and most powerful of them all. Each tribe sends ten of their top leaders to the 3-day Martial Conference to represent their people. They must fulfil many tasks which require not only physical endurance, speed, agility and perseverance but also quick decision-making skills, logical thinking, creativity, grace and intellect. This conference slowly transforms into a war among the ten tribes, forcing them to form allies with other tribes until they reach the ultimate understanding that Peace and Cooperation will be the only way the tribes can utilize their qualities to the fullest. Although the words War and Peace seem to contradict each other, the 3-day Conference (our camp) aims to allow the leaders (our participants) to explore the real meaning of War and Peace, eventually leading them to the conception that progress will only be made amongst groups through cooperation. Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2010-2011 24th ExCo Year Last Updated: 10 Apr 2022 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

Activities 2022-2023 Check out & stay tuned to our events this year! Nov 2022 IB/DSE Study Talk On the 26th of November 2022, we were honoured to welcome Ms. Grace Zheng (Public Policy Analysis, Pomona College), Ms. Jerone Chiu (HKU MBBS Year 1), and Ms. Serena Yu (Year 2, HKU MBBS) (in no particular order) to share their study tips, uni application process, and life in university to more than 50 participants studying both the DSE and IB curriculum. They shared thoughtful tips and advice and we are sure it will be useful for many of the participants, as well as some of us within the Exco ourselves. More Information Feb 2023 HKOSA Big Re-U Luncheon 2023 “The OSA Big Re-U”, co- organised by the HKOSA, was successfully held at Regal Hong Kong Hotel on February 4, 2023. 180+ new and existing OSArs and guests joined the event to catch up with each other. Highlights April 2023 Stress Awareness Month Activities As many OSArs will be facing upcoming public and in-school exams, these activities aim to help relieve the stress of many during this period of time. Coming Soon June-July 2023 Youth Summit Coming Soon Coming Soon June-July 2023 Summer Gathering & Programme Details to be released soon Coming Soon June-July 2023 Alumni Sharing Series Details to be released soon Coming Soon Jan 2023 Social Service with Sunshine Action The Chinese New Year Sunshine Fortune Bags Social Services Event, organized jointly by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association and Sunshine Action, was successfully held on January 7th, 2023! Click the button below to see more! Highlights Feb 2023 Social Service with Children Cancer Foundation (Campus Hunt) On the 19th of Febuary 2023, members of the HKOSA Executive Committee voluntered at the Campus Treasure Hunt for Cancer Survivors at PolyU HK. Coming soon May 2023 Social Service Series More details to be announced soon! Coming soon June-July 2023 Orientation Day Coming soon Coming Soon June-July 2023 Mentorship Programme Coming soon Coming Soon June-July 2023 The Hike Coming soon Coming Soon Looking for activities organised by past Executive Committees? Here in Archive, concealed memories are brought back to you in sorted records dating back from 2000. Go to Archive

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Archive Sorted memories brought to you dating back to 2000. 2000-2001 IT Campaign, Leadership Training Seminar, Future Young Leader's Forum, Christmas Gathering, 飛躍人生 View 2001-2002 15thAnniversary View 2002-2003 SamariKIDZ, Interflow Camp, Youth Summit View 2003-2004 華藝龍情, Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2004-2005 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2005-2006 International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2006-2007 International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2009-2010 International Convergence, Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2010-2011 International Convergence, Community Outreach, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp View 2012-2013 Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, HK Spotlight, Interflow Camp View 2013-2014 Volunteer Training Scheme, Project Resonance, Youth Summit View 2014-2015 Volunteer Training Scheme, Youth Summit, Project Resonance View 2015-2016 SiMlife, Youth Summit View 2016-2017 Project Vista, Youth Summit View 2017-2018 Social Service Series, Youth Summit View 2018-2019 Social Service Series, Mock Interviews, Summer Camp View 2019-2020 Study Tips Sharing, Oxbridge Admissions Bootcamp, Mock Interviews View 2021-2022 Social Service Series, Youth Summit, Coffee Chat, Study Abroad Series View

Latest News 1 Apr 2023 Stress Awareness Month April is Stress Awareness Month! 19 Feb 2023 Social Service with Children Cancer Foundation (Campus Hunt) On 19th February 2023, members of the HKOSA Executive Committee volunteered at the Campus Treasure Hunt for Cancer Survivors at PolyU HK. 4 Feb 2023 HKOSA Re-U Luncheon 2023 “The OSA Big Re-U” was successfully held at Regal Hongkong Hotel on February 4, 2023. 7 Jan 2023 Social Service with Sunshine Action Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association x Sunshine Action 2023 Chinese New Year Sunshine Fortune Bags Event 26 Nov 2022 IB/DSE Study Talk 2022 Join us on Zoom with three Top Scorers from IB/DSE exams and learn more about the university application process, study skills, and life at university in HK and abroad! 22 Jul 2022 Planning to Study Abroad? Join our Overseas University Sharing Session! The Study Abroad Series will feature an online sharing session for students hoping to enter an overseas university. 3 Jul 2022 Meet us at 'The Intersection' for another round of inspiring sharing Application is now open for the second session of Coffee Chat Series 2022: 'The Intersection' which will offer secondary students a chance to chat with business workers, tech professionals and entrepreneurs. 30 May 2022 Coffee Chat Series 2022: Climb 'Atop the Mountains' with Professional Advice! The first session of Coffee Chat Series, themed as 'Atop the Mountains', offers a valuable opportunity for business students and future entrepreneurs to broaden their network through an afternoon chat with industry professionals. 18 Apr 2022 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 - "Anti-Apocalypse" concluded on a high note! The 35th Executive Committee would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our guest speakers, judges, Organising Committee members, and participants. Thank you for making HKYS 2022 possible! 12 Mar 2022 Calling for Future Leaders: Youth Summit 2022 Participants' Application Open! What would you do if an apocalypse is underway and the world is on the brink of collapse? Form 3-5 students, here is your chance to save humanity, once and for all.

< Back HKOSA Re-U Luncheon 2023 Date posted: 4/2/23, 4:00 am Last updated: 5/4/23, 4:19 am “The OSA Big Re-U” was successfully held at Regal Hongkong Hotel on February 4, 2023. ​ “The OSA Big Re-U” was successfully held at Regal Hongkong Hotel on February 4, 2023. We sincerely thank all the guests and OSArs who attended and supported the event, allowing us to come together in this wonderful moment to share food and laughter. Through this event, we hope OSArs can establish closer relationships with each other. A massive thank you to Youth Arch Foundation for hosting this event, and for the opportunity for the Executive Committee to introduce the Association to the new 37th OSAr corhort. We look forward to more gatherings in the future! #OSABigReU #OSA #HKOSA #OSArs #HongKongOutstandingStudentsAward #香港傑出學生選舉 #香港傑出學生午宴聚會 Previous Next

< Back 2003-2004 17th ExCo Year Last Updated: 10 Apr 2022 Tags: 華藝龍情, Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme, Youth Summit, Interflow Camp #1 華藝龍情 香港是一個國際知名的大都會，中西合璧。然而，回歸之前，香港人受英國的殖民統治，一直被形容為「無根的人」，香港人不知如何確定自己的身份及國籍。如今，香港回歸祖國六年多，香港人是否真的建立起對祖國的歸屬感呢？ 處身在這個資訊科技瞬息萬變的世代，我們的文化不斷受到衝擊，到底有多少香港的學生─未來社會的主人翁，曾細細思量過我們的根是什麼呢？再者，處身在被貶為「文化沙漠」中的香港人，又可曾反思過何謂中國的文化呢？帶著這些問題，香港傑出學生協會本著「傑生創義，傑生創意，傑生創藝」的宗旨，籌辦了一個名為「華藝龍情—讓中國文化踏進你的生活」的活動。 我們希望可以透過講座，一連串的工作坊，包括繩結、剪紙、草編、麵塑、茶藝和皮影戲等等，並讓學生親自策劃一個展覽會，製作攤位，學以致用，務求令香港學生更能親近中國藝術文化。我們不奢求學生在短期內便深深愛上中國藝術文化，又或者在短期內已學懂很多關於中國藝術文化的知識，我們只希望打開學生學習及了解中國文化之門。或許，中國藝術只是中國文化的鳳毛鱗角，然而中國藝術精神與中國文化精神是相契合，相影響的。中國精神的無限生機，實源自它的傳統。我們所期待的是，學生能體會到這「鳳毛鱗角」的閃閃生輝，同時也了解到源遠流長的中國文化魅力非凡！四十名中二至中三級的香港學生參加了此計劃。 #2 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2004 In Hong Kong, the youths of today are the leaders of tomorrow. It is therefore essential that society do its best to help these youths develop a sense of social awareness. We also aspire to encourage the exchange of ideas amongst young people and to allow a channel for them to express their ideas to the public. The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2004 aimed at developing youths' sense of belonging towards Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2004 was a simulation of the General Assembly of the United Nations. In the Summit, participants will analyse current issues from different perspectives, discuss the issues thoroughly and finally draft proposals for improvement to the government. We hope that through this process, youths will learn the importance of considering the interests of Hong Kong as a whole. 160 Forms Four and Six students from local and international schools throughout Hong Kong were invited for this project. #3 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme 2004 Student Leaders of Tomorrow Scheme was a pioneer approach to traditional leadership training of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students' Association. That year, the theme of our scheme is known as "My Portrait as a Youth". The aim was to help student leaders to better observe and understand, while at the same time observe themselves—have a clearer self-image. Unlike the usual leadership training schemes, this scheme provided more than leadership skills and served as a medium for student leaders. Participants were able to extend their scope of the world, as we focused on training participants by allowing them interaction with outstanding social leaders of different sectors of the community, thus enabling them realize their own values through participation. We hoped that they could bring what they had acquired back to school through their reputation of student leaders at schools and pass it on to other students, especially the future leaders. 50 Chairpersons and Vice-chairpersons of Students' Association of schools were invited for this project. #4 Interflow Camp 2004 The theme "G Generation" of the Interflow Camp that year was about globalisation and the role that the participants should play. The theme was set because we hoped to arouse the concern of participants about the international community. We would also like our participants to have a better understanding on poverty, malnutrition and other problems which are threatening the whole world. Hong Kong is an international city and its ties with the rest of the world are tight. Therefore, students should have a stronger sense of global citizenship and develop an interest to concern for global issues. They should be encouraged to analyse and interpret international issues from a broader global perspective. Through the interflow camp, we hoped that our participants could learn to be conscientious and responsible members of the international community. They should be able to comprehend the interdependence of different cities, nations and continents so that they could be most committed to take a more active role in global issues. Also, by identifying the problems the world is facing, we hoped that participants could also suggest solutions to these problems and help build a better place to live in. 120 Secondary 3 to 5 students from 34 secondary schools were invited for this project. Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2000-2001 14th ExCo Year Last Updated: 19 Jun 2022 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

< Back 2021-2022 35th ExCo Year Last Updated: 8 Apr 2023 Tags: Social Service Series, Youth Summit, Coffee Chat, Study Abroad Series #1 Voyage Beyond: Social Service Series The " Voyage Beyond " Social Service Series, organised jointly by the Hong Kong Outstanding Students’ Association and Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association, was successfully held from November to December 2021. Targeting young children from low-income families, the activities aimed to pique their interest in English through interactive methods and increase their confidence in speaking English in the long run. Volunteers' Training Workshops A series of activities were designed by volunteers from different secondary schools and the our ExCo members over the period. Training workshops were held November by our ExCo members to brief volunteers on the programme and equip them with the necessary event management and communication skills. Service Sessions 1 & 2: Storytelling The service sessions kickstarted in December. A dozen of young participants listened to tales from around the world in engaging storytelling sessions and played group games that consolidated their newly acquired knowledge. Tales told in the sessions include " Momotaro" from Japan and "The Empty Pot" from ancient China. The activities exposed our participants to different cultures and taught them to embrace the diversity across borders. Service Session 3: Fun Day Towards the end of the programme, participants had a fun time making kibi dango , a snack which appeared in the Japanese story. The social service series concluded with a taste-testing session of the snacks prepared and a group photo session. A Very Merry Christmas Overall, responses from both the volunteers and children are positive as evidenced by their active participation in the programme and post-event evaluation. Designed to be different from the usual classroom setting, the highly interactive Voyage Beyond social service series made English more approachable for young learners, and gave them a taste of travelling abroad at the time when outbound travel became difficult. As our vision goes, we will continue to make unremitting efforts to “synergise and serve” different disadvantaged groups. ​ #2 Uni Hub (Postponed due to the Pandemic) Every year, plenty of our members embark on their journeys at university, where they might encounter different adversities and uncertainties. UniHub was aimed at providing a platform for senior OSArs to give guidance and support to freshmen OSArs of the same university, accompanying them during ups and downs in the new environment. Unfortunately, due to the 5th wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, it was postponed. #3 Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 The Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022: “ Anti-Apocalypse ” was successfully held from April 12 - 14. In the three-day virtual event, our guest speakers: Mr. Jason Yip, Prof. Jonathan Choi, and Ms. Benita Chick gave inspiring and informative keynote speeches as participants drew inspiration from their talks and explored pressing global issues threatening humanity. The speeches were interspersed with group activities , such as a friendly debate, a trivia, and a session for participants to design their future planet. On the last day of the event, participants gave creative presentations followed by a Q&A session on a wide range of topics that were chosen based on their interests, including the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war, the impact of artificial intelligence on social media, and plastic pollution. Each group also proposed solutions to tackle the challenges, responding to the theme “ Anti-Apocalypse ” of the event. While humanity faces many challenges in these uncertain times, the Hong Kong Youth Summit 2022 is a reminder that the world is not beyond saving and highlights the importance of engaging the youth in addressing global problems . Snapshots from HKYS 2022- With Mr Jason Yip With Prof Jonathan Choi With Ms Benita Chick The ExCo team <3 #4 Coffee Chat Series 2022 The Coffee Chat Series was sucessfully held on 26/6/2022 and 24/7/2022. Through this career planning event, OSArs and non-members alike who were interested in business, entreprenership, and technology had the oportunity to develop their professional network In total, 2 sessions were organized: Session 1: Atop the Mountains Session 2: The Intersection We were honoured to invite Session 1: Mr. Alex Lau (Chief of Staff at Dah Sing Bank) Ms. Mena Liu (Morgan Stanley Equity Derivatives Associate Developer) Mystery Speaker (Stock Analyst) Session 2: Mr. William YC Chan (Internet and Software Technologist, Ex-Googler) Ms. Kathy Chau (Manager at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority) Mr. William CH Chan (Co-Founder of Agent of Change Foundation LTD) Participants enjoyed a leisurrely but fruitful afternoon chat with industry experts and leaders at the event! Here are some highlights from the event: #5 Orientation Day for the 37th OSArs HKOSA welcomed 40 new members and the Orientation Day for the 37th OSArs was held sucessfully in 2022 July. #6 Study Abroad Series HKOSA co-organized a study aborad festival with Access Abroad Hong Kong (AAHK). This information session was open to all F3-5 students in which OSArs who are currently studying abroad would share their journey and provide insights to aspiring international students. Previous Year Next Year

< Back 2012-2013 26th ExCo Year Last Updated: 10 Apr 2022 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