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Vivid is my memory of the first day when I joined Holy Family. Our principal then, Sister Marie Remedios, told us it was the 10th anniversary of our school. In the blink of an eye, our alma mater has entered its 38th year. As a member of the AA Executive Committee and one of the AA representatives on the School Consultative Committee, I have watched our school’s development in the recent years at close range. I must say I am impressed by the determination and vitality with which Holy Family embraces the challenges presented by the education reforms. The improvement to the school environment and facilities is the most apparent. Besides the addition of the new wing, the Foundress Building, various rooms have been converted into centres of learning for different purposes. Among them is a cyber feel Lecture Theatre where the old Music Room once was. Wooden flooring has replaced the vinyl tiles in the Hall while various fixtures and furniture are being upgraded or renewed. Gone are the dimly-lit and drab changing room and toilets. Even the white statue of the Holy Family at the main entrance has received a coat of colourful paint. These and many more projects, together with the greening effort, have created a much brighter and more pleasant environment that is conducive to learning. A new face of HFCC has come about, thanks to the leadership of Mrs. Lucilla Yip, our new Principal who is only in the third year of her service. However, the physical changes would mean little if they could not be matched with progressive thinking and positive actions. It is indeed our blessing to have a principal who is an enthusiastic and devout Catholic committed to a clear vision. As a lay Canossian educator, Mrs. Yip adheres closely to our Foundress’ educational blueprint - the Formation of Heart, which stresses “Centre on the Person” and “Option for the Poor”. Students are infused with their love of God and a caring heart for others, especially the needy. Their horizons are broadened as they are taken on visits to other parts of the world, including the deprived schools in China. Most importantly, this vision is clearly communicated to the teachers, and they are motivated to devote themselves to work towards the best interests of the students so that no one is left behind while the talented are given the chance to excel themselves. As a Holy Familian, I am really happy to see the progress of our alma mater. It is beyond doubt that we have to thank Mrs. Yip for her outstanding leadership. At the same time, we must also appreciate the unfailing support given by the Supervisor, Sister Theresa Chun, the tireless service of the teachers, and last but not least, the sound foundation laid down by all the principals before her. I sincerely invite you to be a witness of the development of our alma mater by actively contributing to her. We, as alumnae, surely have a role to play and I hope to see more of you joining us and reestablishing your tie to our big family. May God bless you all.
Teresa Tang |
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