About WYK
The windows of the Fathers’ Quarters located at 3/F of the Main Building of WYK are 60 years old, most of which are now rusting. Recently, three window glasses fell down onto the carpark. Fortunately, no one was hurt.
The school is not authorized to use any government funding to repair such windows since the Fathers’ Quarters are not treated as part of the school premises. The Fathers’ Community will be held liable if any injuries or damages are caused. In light of the aforesaid, the school urgently need to replace 20 sets of windows at the Fathers’ Quarters at the total cost of HK$90,000.
As initiated by Mr. Stanislaus Keung, all alumni are encouraged to show their support towards the repair works by making donations at any amount. If you are pleased to donate for the repair works, please send a crossed cheque payable to
“Bellarmine A/C” to:
WYK Past Students’ Association
c/o Wah Yan College Kowloon
56 Waterloo Road
Kowloon
The above bank account is the account of the Fathers’ Community
Following the welcome dinner on Sunday (July 29), the student ambassadors from WYHK (Vincent Shum) and from WYK (Wilson Fung) had been busy with a week-long program in Toronto, Ottawa and the Niagara regions. While touring the Ontario famous landscapes, they also had an opportunity to meet with two professors (Raymond Kwong ’66 and Raymond Kan ’78) at University of Toronto and gained some first-hand knowledge about education in North America. They also learned a few challenges that the Chinese seniors are facing in Canada and the needs for the existence of organizations like Mon Sheong. Click here to see the pictures that captured some highlights of the activities.
WYKAAO joined forces with Wah Yan Hong Kong Ontario alumni to host the 2012 Student Ambassadors from WYHK Class of 2013, Vincent Shum (photo 2nd right) and WYK Class of 2013, Wilson Fung (photo 1st left). A welcome dinner was held on 29 July during which the ambassadors presented the latest news from both schools. They arrived on 28 July and will stay in Toronto and Ottawa before heading off to New York City for the Wah Yan International Conference on Friday.
More photos of the dinner can be found here.
2012/7/23
Dear Alumni of WYK,
Good morning. I would like to confirm that the School Sponsoring Body and the School Management Committee have received a letter of resignation from Dr. John Tan as Principal of the school due to family reasons. However we are grateful that he is willing to stay on for another year until August 31, 2013 for the Sponsoring Body to identify his successor. Failing to dissuade the Principal from resigning, the Sponsoring Body, i.e., the Society of Jesus, has accepted his decision with regrets. This was followed by the School Management Committee's reluctant endorsement when we met on 12th June, 2012.
Although another academic year has yet to pass before his departure from our school, I would like to thank John for his determination to improve the quality of teaching and learning as well as character development of students as reflected in the school's major concerns. I believe it is proper to assure our school community that the Sponsoring Body remains appreciative and supportive of John's vision of and commitment to Jesuit education.
The Sponsoring Body will have to begin the recruitment process in this September or October. It is likely that we will consult our stakeholder groups for the recruitment the qualities of the next principal in light of Jesuit education. We are resolved to recruit a principal who can embrace our Jesuit vision while working with the different stakeholder groups to make it a blessed reality in the school community.
Peace,
Fr. Chow
School Supervisor
Two student ambassadors from Wah Yan (Cheuk-chun Shum, WYHK and Wilson Ching-wai Fung, WYK) will be visiting Ontario from July 28 to Aug 3 before heading to WYIC2012 in New York City. Both Wah Yan alumni associations in Ontario are jointly sponsoring the hosting program (background info) and have planned a week-full of activities for the students.
A Welcome Dinner will be held for both visitors:
Date: July 29th (Sunday) Time: 7 pm
Venue: Century Palace Chinese Restaurant世紀皇宮大酒樓 (near Warden and Steeles) 398 Ferrier, Markham, Ontario (905) 415-1988
Cost: $35 per person (menu)
Listen to the latest news and updates about our schools and offer any help/advice to graduating Wah Yan boys who are planning to continue their studies overseas. If you would like to attend the dinner event, please click here and let us know or
On scoring gold medals in Youth Male Choirs and Sacred Music categories in the 2012 World Choir Games in Cincinnati, U.S.A.
Please click the image to read the full story.
Click here to view the participating choirs from Hong Kong.
WYK choir performed on July 3 at Alhambra, California before going to Cincinnati. Click here to view the occasion.
Not many of us have the chance of hearing Dr. John Tan speaking. Please click here to hear Dr. Tan givng a report on WYK in March 2012.
Please click the image to read the activities of Father Deignan Education Centre.