This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate our 55th Anniversary. For over five decades, the Sisters Announcers of the Lord and all members of our school community have upheld our school motto, “Purity and Charity.” In thanksgiving for their contributions, our anniversary celebration theme is “Gratitude.”

Gratitude encourages us to appreciate the love, support, and opportunities we receive each day. It also inspires us to give back and make a positive difference to others.

As many of you know, I am not only the Principal of this school but also an alumna. This year, I reconnected with many former classmates, some of whom I had not seen for over thirty years.

 

As we shared our life journeys and recalled our school days, we realized that what truly stays with us is not just the academic knowledge we gained, but the care of our teachers, the lifelong friendships of our classmates, and the values we learned at school. I was especially inspired by the stories of my former classmates.

 

One classmate, after serving as an Administrative Officer in the government for many years, felt called to serve the community more directly. She left her well-paid job to establish a faith-based organization that helps people understand their spiritual and emotional needs. The journey has required her to continuously learn, overcome numerous obstacles, and accept a significant reduction in income. Yet she shared that bringing hope, support, and healing to those in need has given her a deep sense of purpose and fulfillment.

 

Another classmate is a practicing dentist and university professor. I reconnected with her through my former student, who studied Dentistry at The University of Hong Kong. My student spoke highly of her as a caring and dedicated teacher who patiently supports her students. Beyond teaching, she has led many research projects with her team. Despite many challenges, she cherishes opportunities to provide missionary services to needy people, especially the elderly in Hong Kong. Their contributions have earned professional recognition and awards.

 

These are just two of many inspiring examples. As I listened to their stories, I felt grateful. In them, I saw our school's values brought to life and its mission fully realized. They have not only achieved professional excellence but have also used their talents to serve others and make a positive impact on society.

 

We follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and regard Our Lady as our model, nurturing the values of “Purity and Charity.” Through a caring environment, we help students develop their potential, grow into positive individuals, and become committed to serving others and society.

 

Our teachers play a vital role in carrying out this mission. Over the past year, our teaching team has demonstrated outstanding professionalism and dedication. Our teachers actively participated in Learning Circles. In addition, five teachers conducted open classes for teachers from other schools to promote professional exchange.  Furthermore, two teachers received awards from external organizations for their outstanding lesson designs.  These achievements reflect their commitment to providing the best learning opportunities for our students.

Dear students, I hope these examples inspire you. The alumni I mentioned achieved success through perseverance, lifelong learning, and a desire to serve others. Likewise, your teachers continue to learn and improve to support your development.

 

This year, our value education theme is “Integrity”. Integrity means being honest, responsible, and doing what is right even when no one is watching. Whether in your studies, friendships, or daily life, let integrity guide your actions.

 

This also aligns with our school theme:

Learn with Joyful Minds, Act with Dutiful Hearts

 

To help you achieve these goals, our teachers will use strategies aligned with the school's major concerns.

1. To promote student wellness, aligning with Values Education for students’ comprehensive development and lifelong success
2. To cultivate positive, self-directed learners ready for the AI era

 

As we begin this new academic year, let’s move forward together with gratitude and integrity. Make the most of every opportunity, strive to do your best, and positively impact those around you.

 

I wish all students a fruitful and rewarding school year, and all teachers continued success and fulfillment in their work.

 

May God bless each of you! Thank you!