Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School held its 34th Annual Speech Day on November 26, 2016. Hundreds of enthusiastic graduates, prize-winners and their families, alumni, students and other stakeholders of our school attended the ceremony. This year we were especially honoured to have invited Dr. POON Tak-lap, a distinguished alumnus of our school, as our Guest of Honour. Dr. POON is a doctor specializing in Neurosurgery and currently the Associate Consultant of the Department of Neurosurgery at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

The Principal, Mr. KONG Yick-cheong, presented the school report in which he highlighted the achievements and the pleasing results of the graduates in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination 2016. Mr. KONG also mentioned students’ all-round development and the accolades they attained in various aspects including sports, cultural exchange, the performing arts and community service. Finally, Mr. KONG expressed his gratitude to the SMC members, the PTA, the Alumni Association, and all members of staff for their support and contribution to the school.

Our Guest of Honour, Dr. POON, addressed an inspiring speech to the graduates. He shared with them how he overcome setbacks in his academic pursuit. With his perseverance and support from family and peers, he finally achieved his personal and professional goals. He reminded all students that failure is part of life that everyone will experience. Only with determination and perspiration exerted, one can finally achieve his/her goals. Therefore, he encouraged all students to realize their goals and work hard to achieve them.

Lastly, LEE Ming-ho, the student representative of the school, delivered a vote of thanks to the school on behalf of all graduates. The ceremony ended in a joyful atmosphere with the delightful performances given by the School Orchestra, the Dance Club and the School Choir.