2023 ~ 2024

Passionate about technology and AI, Au Cheuk-yi has worked on several AI projects to improve her local community, such as an AI instrument-learning platform which gained widespread acclaim. As Chairlady of the Technology & Innovation Team, she initiated the DGS Metaverse project, a student-built virtual campus where users explore and buy student-created products. All proceeds were reinvested into her school's IT education, successfully fostering a culture of innovation.

A solid all-rounder, Amaanat Rekhi has accomplishments that span the realms of academics, extra-curricular activities, and community service. In her GCSEs, she scored A*/9s across the board, and has been recognised internationally and nationally for her achievements in debate, public speaking, maths and French. What’s more, Amaanat is a skilled badminton player, ice skater and flautist. However, arguably her most impressive accolades can be found when looking to her passion projects, which include founding Youth4Youth,

Adhit Ranjan seeks to use the transformative power of technology to tackle challenges faced in our daily lives. Having seen the eyesores of brown, latte-coloured splotches in the ocean during strolls along the sea, Adhit developed WasteShark — a remotely operated underwater vehicle capable of intercepting trash up to 20 metres deep. What’s more, as a member of the junior national hockey team, he has seen the devastating impact of sports injuries firsthand,   

Carina Cardinali Greene is a devoted student leader with a deep passion for driving positive change in her school community. As a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team at her school since its inauguration, Carina proudly leads the team in tackling social justice issues through policy reform, raising awareness, organising cultural celebrations, and more. Carina’s efforts earned her a position on the English School Foundation’s DEI Advisory Committee. 

The word "untreatable" struck Lee Hok-lam when he witnessed his grandmother's brain death diagnosis. Years later, as Hok-lam served underprivileged children, he encountered the disheartening reality of uneven allocation of resources. These experiences have inspired Hok-lam to devote himself to scientific research, helping incurable and under-resourced people to find a brighter future. After assisting the scientific research team at Queen Mary Hospital, Hok-lam was subsequently invited to co-author research at HKUMed. 

Darren Ng Cheuk-yin is a well-rounded team player who leverages his technical proficiency in multimedia production through his role as project manager of Diocesan Media Group, a student-led official media outlet. He is in charge of planning complex multimedia production solutions catered to each request, and enhancing the efficiency of the team with his soft skills in manpower allocation and communication. His meticulous organisation has enabled Diocesan Media Group to achieve some of its highest multimedia coverage for events.

So Hei-tung is a dedicated leader who has made remarkable contributions to her school. Her exceptional leadership skills were evident in her roles as the Music Prefect, Chairlady of the school’s Chinese Orchestra, and Vice-chairlady of the Mixed Choir. She has actively promoted Chinese music culture within the school community and explored the fusion of Chinese and Western music. Beyond her musical endeavours, Hei-tung has served as the Assistant Head Girl, leader of the Civic Education Team, and Basic Law ambassador. 

Yiu Chi-yan, Thomas, is a Head Prefect at King Ling College. He is devoted to giving back to his school, which is evidenced in the numerous community projects he has been involved in, including the organisation of leadership training campaigns for his fellow students, managing the campus patrol system, and travelling overseas to forge ties with King Ling College’s sister school in Japan.

Chiu Tsz-kwan’s motto has always been never to give up. During her junior years, Tsz-kwan faced a personal challenge when her parents’ health deteriorated. Despite the stress and difficulties she faced at home, she remained determined to overcome the obstacles and challenges ahead of her. This led to her remarkable change from an average student to an active and independent learner.

As the captain of the Student Ambassador team at school, Ivan Leung Ho-ching has had the privilege of leading a diverse team and spearheading different projects and activities that empower collective impact. Through his work, he has fostered a culture of collaboration, cultural exchange, and community engagement among the team. By taking the initiative in various joint-school exchange programs and leading the team to serve in external and internal school activities,

Being held back in F1 was a watershed moment for Meerab Malik. It was this juncture that compelled Meerab to study, leading her to cultivate a love for education and a desire to turn her life around. She has since become Vice President of the Students’ Union and was awarded the Youth Arch Student Improvement Award 2022-2023. 

As a newcomer to Hong Kong, Anirudh Sarva Jegadeesan has succeeded in becoming a great example of what improvement looks like. Whether it be through his academics, extracurricular involvement, or leadership roles, Anirudh has demonstrated outstanding growth across the board. Anirudh currently serves as the CTO of a student-run company, as well as leading the STEM Club. 

Zheng Zi is a dedicated student with a passion for breaking the preconceived notions of society towards the visually impaired. Over the past two years, Zi has overcome numerous mental, physical, and social challenges imposed on him by sudden vision loss. Though initially overwhelmed by the setback, he quickly regained balance and devoted himself to adapting to his new condition. The stereotypes he experienced first-hand has inspired him to disprove labels on the visually impaired, leading him to learn advanced mathematics,  

Amaanat Rekhi is a driving force behind catalysing social change. As the only girl taking Computer Science at her school, Amaanat was driven to found Youth4Youth to empower students to pursue STEM careers. Now an international organisation with 80+ members, Youth4Youth has branches in Hong Kong, Korea, and India. Not stopping there, Amaanat founded The Gen Z Nexus to harness the collective efforts of young people and help startups/charities with marketing. 

As a member of the HK National Debate team, Ellisha Yao Yue-seng has leveraged her soft skills to benefit her community. Consequently, she has founded the Shatin Leo Club, with membership spanning over 55 individuals from 35 schools. Her key services have encompassed forging connections and teaching debate to underprivileged and visually impaired students, as well as facilitating English and interview-skills workshops in rural districts. Furthermore, Ellisha has spearheaded the creation of educational materials for SEN students to be disseminated throughout HK's official curriculum,

One of the first lessons Naphat Chanpongsang learned was the importance of giving back to communities. Naphat founded her non-profit organisation, CARElderly, to manufacture and distribute research-based fidget aprons that aim to relieve anxiety in elderly people. In this endeavour, she distributed over 200 fidget aprons, employed a 68-year-old senior to sew her aprons, and recruited students to manage events. As the president of her school’s Green Club,

Anton Au-yeung is the reigning champion of the Hong Kong Schools Debate Competition. He distinguished himself as a key member for his team on their journey to triumph, earning the title of best debater in two out of the three semi-final matches that his team played. The 17-year-old fervently advocates for the integration of Cantonese learning into extracurricular activities,

Lam Ho-yan is a multi-talented student who is passionate about the promotion of Cantonese language and culture. Over the past few years, she has actively participated in international debating competitions, honing her skills as an exceptional communicator and presenter. Recognizing the power of language, Ho-yan has taken the initiative to organise Cantonese debating competitions, encouraging younger generations to embrace and utilise their mother tongue.

Yannox Lung is a form 5 student from Holy Trinity College. She has been passionate about Chinese debate since primary five. She is currently the captain of her school’s debate team and received the MVP award from the Hong Kong Debate Premier League. Last year, Yannox came to the realisation of how pathological the term ‘Beauty’ is defined in Hong Kong and across Asia,

Vijay Narayanan is a passionate public speaker and excels in debating. He has represented Hong Kong on the global stage at the World Individual Debating and Public Speaking Championships for 2023 and 2024. He is a regular contributor to SCMP Young Post and has shared his viewpoints on diverse topics ranging from Hong Kong’s iconic MLR train and the Metaverse, to hybrid work environments and the importance of STEM courses. He has also shared his views on EdTech in Hong Kong’s Principal’s Forum 2022.

As an aspiring English Literature student, Lee Yan has always been keenly aware of how gratifying the literary experience can be. Last year, she brought home the Certificate of Platinum from the UK World Leaders’ Project where she conducted an independent research project on Shakespeare’s sonnets. At school, Yan conducted literature workshops on texts by Dickens, the Brontes, and Austen in the hopes of assisting her peers to attain academic fulfilment.

Shah Jiya is a multilingual student passionate about using language as a tool for empowerment and global understanding. Fluent in six languages, she actively participates in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences where she has won awards for her debate and public speaking skills. Jiya currently serves as the Secretary General of the largest MUN conference in Hong Kong, ISMUNHK, which provides a platform for students to forge diplomacy within dialogue.

Chen Hening is a talented Putonghua speaker and language enthusiast. She has regularly participated in a number of Putonghua Chinese public speaking competitions over the years, including the Chinese Middle School Student Essay Competition in Shanxi Province where she represented Hong Kong and won The Hengyuanxiang Literary Star Nomination Award and the Most Expressive Award.

Wang Jiaguo is a passionate advocate for Putonghua and is dedicated to achieving excellence in the language. She was the recipient of the highest award in last year’s China Taiping Cup, a renowned composition and Putonghua recitation competition. Her winning performance centred on the inspiring story of Liu Yang, China’s first female astronaut. Liu Yang has since become a personal hero to Jiaguo,

Cheung Kai-yuk is a student with great motivation and a positive outlook. She enjoys participating in Chinese recitals and is very fond of Chinese traditional culture. She has competed in various speaking competitions and has won numerous awards, including Speech Festival, the Putonghua Public Speaking Competition, the Chinese Classical Poetry Recitation Competition, and more. Most notably, Kai-yuk won the Talent Development scholarship from the Gifted Education Foundation.

Mack Long-chai is a passionate musician. He is currently an offer holder of the prestigious Royal Conservatoire The Hague. During the 2022-23 academic year, he served as the Chairperson of his school’s Music Union and Symphonic Band, leading to numerous awards and acclaimed performances. His exceptional talent is evident in his achievements, including winning 1st place in both the clarinet open and senior classes at the 10th Hong Kong Youth Performing Art Festival.

Audrey Chiu Yui-ching is an all-round percussionist who is fond of Western and Chinese percussion, and has received numerous awards in local and regional competitions. She is particularly proud of her role in organising a music voluntary service programme with the Music Society for school children in the Southern District in 2023. This project won awards from the Music Office and the Rotary International District 3450. 

Wong Yuen-ki is a gifted young pianist who notably won the first runner-up prize at Berlin Art Festival in 2020. In the years since, she has launched a landmark project entitled WONDERLAND—a platform where enthusiasm thrives and exceptional musicians are discovered.

Megan Jane Kwok is a dedicated young researcher with a passion for biosciences. Most notably, she has led a research project developing a hydrocolloid dressing that detects the risk of wound infections. This innovative invention won numerous awards locally, and Megan was selected to represent Hong Kong at the prestigious Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions where she received the Gold Medal, as well as the China Adolescents Science and Technology Innovation Contest where she received First Prize.

Chow Sze-lok has always been interested in technology and science growing up. Combined with her passionate personality, it has long been her dream to serve others with her technological inventions. When several cases of physical child abuse in Child Residential Care were exposed in late 2022, Sze-lok realized the urgent need for an effective solution to replace the current method of checking CCTV footage for suspected abuse. 

Helen is academically proficient and well-rounded in science, mathematics and technology, having obtained recognition and represented Hong Kong in various STEM competitions. In particular, her maths modelling experience has led her to discover that by integrating maths and computer programming, she can offer insights to complex real-world problems. Inspired to contribute to communities, she is developing digital solutions in the hopes of practically alleviating social issues, such as pandemic prevention and reducing food waste.

Chloe Pak Hoi-man is the current holder of both the Hong Kong U18 and U20 records for the Women’s 100 Metres Hurdles. She has reaped outstanding results from representing Hong Kong in international competitions, earning the gold medal in the 4th Asian Youth Athletics Championships in October 2022 and the silver medal in the 20th Asian Junior Athletics Championships. The qualities she has cultivated from her 10-year athletic journey extend far beyond the realms of athletics, 

With the motto of “no regrets”, Jia Wai-yin has kept on challenging herself throughout her career as a student long jump athlete. Having participated in various international competitions in both junior and senior categories, she has won 3 bronze medals for Hong Kong, and is currently the Hong Kong Long Jump Junior record holder. Thanks to the invaluable experiences she has gained from these competitions, 

Yuen Chun-him is a talented football player who began his journey with the sport at just 6 years old. More recently, Chun-him was instrumental in leading his school team to win the championships in both the Inter-School Football Competition and the Jing Ying Football Tournament, the latter of which he was awarded the title of Most Valuable Player. In addition, his role in the First Team of Kitchee has given Chun-him the chance to represent Hong Kong in various international games,

Chu Tsz-mung discovered her interest in Chinese painting by chance through a taster program in 2018. When the painting class was halted due to the pandemic, she continued nurturing her passion and embarked on a self-learning journey. After winning the Grantham Visual Arts Award in 2021, Tsz-mung came to the realisation that most students in Hong Kong are unfamiliar with Chinese painting.

Tingting believes in the power of art to drive social change, transcend boundaries, and serve as a means of expression to connect communities. Having enjoyed visual arts since childhood, she won second prize in the 2019 HART Prize for Human Rights. More recently, she has been awarded the Prize of Excellence in the 2023 Sino-French International Young Artists Competition. Tingting’s continuous involvement in visual arts through service began with participation at the Arts for Good Foundation:

Chong Sum-yu’s visual art of choice is Chinese calligraphy. Since elementary school, she has practiced Chinese calligraphy as her personal interest. Since then, Sum-yu has been involved in many Chinese calligraphy competitions. These experiences have not only enabled her to indulge her passion for art, but has allowed her to meet new friends and build her self-confidence.

Jane Poon is an award-winning social entrepreneur with a passion for sustainability, innovation, and design, specialising in the field of environmentally-responsible consumerism. She is the founder and director of ProjectProvision, an international NGO raising awareness on conscious consumption practices. Additionally, she is the co-founder and CEO of EcoVender, a green-tech start-up integrating circularity into the takeout dining industry to usher in a zero-waste re-imagination of sustainable dining.

James Wang Ziyun’s passion for sustainability is rooted in his upbringing, shaped by his grandfather's early guidance and dedication to eco-friendly practices. In this vein, James founded Jord—a platform that guides users to a sustainable lifestyle by connecting them to over 160 green businesses globally. Since its 2022 launch, Jord has attracted 100,000 users and collaborated with companies like HSBC to promote green spending. Additionally, James established Physicality, an NGO that transforms waste plastic into sports equipment for underprivileged children.

Lam Yau-hei is a passionate sustainability advocate who has spearheaded innovative community-driven initiatives over the years, including a project addressing school food waste using black soldier flies.This year, Lam launched a sustainability-focused community service activity in Sham Shui Po, engaging schoolmates to learn electronics diagnosis and repair. The initiative refurbished and donated 50 appliances to 30 underprivileged families, receiving positive feedback from the community.