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Dinner with Fr. Stephen Chow

Hong Kong and Kowloon Wah Yan alumni associations in Ontario jointly hosted a welcome dinner for Fr. Stephen Chow on July 24th in a Chinese restaurant in Markham. Over 50 people from both chapters attended the event. Fr. Chow, Supervisor of both Wah Yan's, brought the group a lot of updates related to our school. He also discussed some of the issues both schools are facing under the current social situations and education system in Hong Kong. The document of the "Profile of the Jesuit Student at Graduation for the Chinese Province", which Fr. Chow presented during the dinner, can be downloaded here.

Follow the links to see the pictures and a video of the dinner gathering, and what Fr. Chow wrote afterwards.

Letter to Donors and Supporters of Wah Yan

From Monty Fong, Co-Chairman of the Fund Raising Committee, Wah Yan One Family Foundation:

We are very pleased to report to you we have received another pledged donation of $400,000 from Mr Ricky Li, WYK70. This gift has enabled us to reach a new height of HK$82.11 million as of July. Taking this opportunity, we enclose herein a letter from Fr Deignan and Fr Chow on our development for reference.

Class '57 Reunion/WYKAAO Networking Dinner

Over 40 people attended the Class '57 Reunion/WYKAAO Networking dinner on July 18th. Dr. Desmond Wong gave a presentation on cancers with some professional and enlightening viewpoints on the topic. The audience has already requested him back next year for a follow-up talk. Mr. Anthony Ho gave an update on the latest development of education system in Hong Kong, leading to the Fr. Kelly Fund and the latest exhibitions of the Cradle of New Chinese Ink Painting Movement in Toronto. Classmates of '57 and other WYKAAO members mingle and chat while enjoying a delicious dinner in a warmest atmosphere. Click here to view the pictures.

Class of 1967 Dinner for Simon Mak

A dinner was held by the members of the Class of 1967 in honour of the visiting Simon MAK Yiu-Wo on 16th July. (Sitting 1st right)

Travel Journal - Provence, France

Many a times Wah Yan boys are quoted as not expressive enough. We intend to sit at the back ground and observe the happenings. Less expression will result in less communication. We want to communicate to all our members.

I take on this role to present my travel journal recently in Provence, France as a starting point to invite comments and conversation. Our website http://www.wykontario.org/ is for everyone to enjoy. The trip was shared by 3 families of class ’64 and during this short period, we experienced the sense of togetherness all over again. It was a warm feeling and I could not thank them enough for providing me with the opportunity. (by David Wong)

Click here to read more........

Winery Tour to NCI 2009

Under perfect weather condition, our 2009 winery tour to the Niagara Culinary Institute was a great success. All of us learned a great deal about wine making, wine purchasing and the art of wine drinking. This was followed by a delicious lunch in their dining room. Three picture albums (#1, #2, #3) are now available for viewing; a video can be seen here.

Annie Ko Lee Tun Yung (1911~2009) R.I.P.

Mrs. Ko passed away on June 22, 2009 in Hong Kong. Click here to see the notice of memorial service.

Mrs. Ko taught at Wah Yan Kowloon from 1945 to 1975. She was fondly referred to as the Fat Madam by her pupils. 高太貴從容, remarked by one of them. Our condolences go to members of her family, all boys being Wah Yan alumni.

Here is the letter of condolence from Philip Lee.

Another First for Wah Yan

It was announced on June 19 that Philip Lee Shiu Lun (Form 5, 1959~60) had been appointed to be the next lieutenant-governor of Manitoba. He will take office on August 1, 2009.

"For decades, Mr. Lee has played an integral role in Winnipeg’s cultural community and has been widely recognized for his efforts in promoting a positive cultural awareness among Canadians of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds. As such, he is well prepared to assume this prominent role as the Queen’s representative in our province and will bring an exciting dynamic to this office." -- Statement by Manitoba Premier, Gary Doer.

Philip had just organized a mini-reunion of his buddies in Wah Yan, a group called "Cheetahs and Friends", in Toronto from June 17 to June 20. His reminiscences of their school days are worth the long and short hauls of his friends from Singapore, LA, Edmonton and Ottawa. The Go Ahead clip from the Wah Yan International Conference, Toronto, 2002, shows why. Pictures of this gathering and a dinner hosted by Philip can be viewed here.

Reports from the media (cbc.ca, MingPao, SingTao, CTV.ca, Toronto Star, TodayDailyNews)

June 2009 Newsletter

The June 2009 newsletter is now online. Please click here to read.

Content -

1. Upcoming Events
2. Dinner with Fr. Coghlan
3. Spring Banquet
4. Cradle Exhibitions
5. Newsletter Going Green
6. Letter from the New Principal
7. Happy Corner
8. WYKAAO Facebook Group
9. President on Cool
10. Milestones