Our Students Won Global 2nd Place at the 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge.

From May 30 to 31, 2026, the 2026 International SeaPerch Challenge was successfully held at the University of Maryland, USA. Hosted by RoboNation, this event is a premier global underwater robotics competition. This year, the challenge attracted 210 elite student teams from around the world to dive into the competition. Participating countries included the United States, China, New Zealand, Kazakhstan, Egypt, Kenya, and Puerto Rico. Macau Pui Ching Middle School recently sent two teams, comprising a total of nine students, to the United States to compete fiercely against top-tier talents from across the globe.

This competition comprehensively evaluates students' engineering thinking, interdisciplinary literacy, and teamwork capabilities. The scoring consists of multiple components, including the Obstacle Course, the Mission Course, the Technical Design Report, and the Team Presentation. Amidst fierce competition against 210 top teams worldwide, our students achieved a major historical breakthrough, relying on their solid STEM foundations and exceptional team synergy.

In this year's challenge, our school's teams made historic strides. Through their exceptional operational prowess and strong mental fortitude, Team DeltaX captured 2nd Place Overall Globally in the Middle School division, while also securing 3rd Place in the Mission Course. Among all participating teams from China, Team DeltaX achieved the most outstanding results, and they also ranked first among all participating Asian teams, delivering a truly stellar performance. Simultaneously, Team DeltaY also gave it their all. Standing out in the intense competition among the 210 elite teams, they successfully secured an impressive 16th Place Overall Globally in the Middle School division. The achievements of both Pui Ching teams have shattered our school's previous highest records in this competition, writing a brilliant new chapter in the history of our school's STEM and innovation education.

Traveling to the U.S. and bringing home the global 2nd place title is a testament to our school's long-term dedication to promoting science, innovation, and STEAM education. Our school has always been committed to building diverse technological learning platforms for our students, encouraging them to step beyond Macau and onto the international stage. We take great pride in the “Pui Ching Spirit” our students showcased at this international competition. Looking ahead, we hope all our students will maintain their enthusiasm for scientific exploration and remain bold in their pursuit of innovation.

On the afternoon of June 4, our school and WICH Law Firm & Private Notary held a signing ceremony for a high school student internship program. Witnessed by the firm's Senior Advisor Dr. Iau Teng Pio, lawyers Dr. Ho Chon Hou and Dr. Chau Seng Chon, Lawyer Dra. Lou Weng In officially signed the cooperation agreement with our school on behalf of WICH Law Firm & Private Notary. Both parties have joined hands to launch this internship program, creating a valuable platform for high school students to gain practical legal experience.

Principal Kou Kam Fai expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the firm for providing this rare opportunity. He pointed out that this program allows students to personally experience the day-to-day operations and professionalism of the legal industry before they have to make decisions regarding their higher education pathways. This will help students make clearer and more informed plans for their university studies and future careers.

Senior Advisor Dr. Iau Teng Pio stated that this is the firm's first time launching an internship program with a high school. He thanked the school for its support and expressed his hope that the program can be successfully expanded to other high schools in Macao in the future, working together to deeply cultivate and nurture high-quality legal professionals for Macao. This collaboration has deepened the interaction between schools and enterprises, injecting fresh momentum into the development of young legal talents in Macao.

Macau Pui Ching Middle School’s Senior High School Graduation Ceremony for the 2025/2026 academic year was grandly held this morning at 9:30 AM in the school assembly hall. A total of 231 Form 6 students from the "Chio"(超) class graduated, and the ceremony was filled with a solemn yet warm atmosphere.

In his opening address, School Supervisor Dr. Law Wing Cheung extended a warm welcome and heartfelt gratitude to the attending guests and parents and congratulated the graduating class. In this academic year, 92 graduates were admitted to 44 higher education institutions in Mainland China through the recommended admission scheme; another 80 students were admitted as recommended students to various institutions in Macao, with 58 of them enrolling at the University of Macau. Regarding overseas studies, the school has so far received over 134 admission offers (firm or conditional) from top 50 universities worldwide according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, including Cambridge, Oxford, and Stanford, with this number expected to rise. Dr. Law also highlighted that, under the leadership of the DSEDJ, students traveled to the United States to participate in the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF 2026), achieving Macao's best historical results by winning two Second Awards. Furthermore, the Coloane campus will expand its coverage from Kindergarten (K1) to Junior 3 starting this September, establishing a seamless curriculum transition. Finally, he encouraged the students to become "extraordinary individuals" who do not blindly follow the crowd. He explained that the Chinese character for their class name, "Chio" (超 - meaning extraordinary), can be split into "walk" (走) and "call" (召), symbolizing moving forward in response to a calling, specifically following and responding to the call of Jesus.

Mr. Teng Sio Hong, Deputy Director of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), delivered an encouraging speech. He first thanked the school's sponsoring body, the Board of Directors, and all staff for their dedicated efforts, while also expressing gratitude to the parents for being the strongest supporters of their children. He stated that as the nation enters a new stage of high-quality development, Macao is also actively promoting the integrated development of education, technology, and talent. Pui Ching Middle School has kept pace with modern educational developments, with its students repeatedly achieving outstanding results in science and technology, arts, and sports competitions, demonstrating an excellent academic ethos and the "Red and Blue" spirit. He expressed high expectations for all graduates, encouraging them to seize the opportunities of the times, embrace a deep love for their country and home, actively integrate into the overall development of the nation and Macao, tell the stories of China and Macao well, and become outstanding young talents with a strong sense of responsibility and capability.

Subsequently, Deputy Director Teng Sio Hong, accompanied by Principal Kou Kam Fai, presented the graduation certificates. The officiating guests then awarded various prizes and scholarships to outstanding graduates and students who demonstrated exceptional performance in national or international competitions. In addition, the ceremony presented commemorative plaques to teachers who have served the school for 10 years and every subsequent 5 years, as well as to retiring teachers.

Graduating class representative Ana Guo delivered a deeply touching speech on behalf of all "Chio"(超) class graduates, expressing sincere gratitude for the teachers' careful guidance, the parents' silent nurturing, and the mutual support among classmates.

Delivering the vote of thanks, Principal Kou Kam Fai thanked the parents for their trust in the school and the teachers for their hard work. He noted that Pui Ching's positive development and fruitful achievements rely heavily on the support of the SAR Government and the sponsoring body. He encouraged the graduates to forge their own paths as they embark on a new journey in life. The ceremony concluded successfully amidst the singing of the school song and heartfelt blessings.

[Good News] The 2026 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF 2026) has successfully concluded in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. Pui Ching students, with their outstanding scientific innovation projects, stood out in this world's highest-level scientific event for high school students, winning Grand Awards and securing Macao's first-ever two Second Awards!

This grand fair is a scientific competition gathering academic elites from all over the world. The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) organized the Macao student delegation, which departed for the United States on May 9, 2026. Students from our school, as members of the delegation, competed alongside over 1,700 scientific elites from more than 60 countries and regions worldwide. Our school's team ultimately succeeded in winning the Grand Awards. This is not only the result of the unremitting efforts of the participating teachers and students but also a historic breakthrough in the history of science education in Macao: it is the first time that Macao and our school have achieved Grand Awards for four consecutive years (2023 to 2026); and this year (2026) also marks Macao's first time winning the Second Award, with both being won by students from our school.

Since Macao started participating in this high-level competition, Macao had previously won four Third Awards, three of which were won by students from our school. Macao and our school previously set a record of winning Grand Awards for three consecutive years from 2017 to 2019. This time, winning the award for four consecutive years in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 has once again refreshed Macao's best record in this top international event, demonstrating our school's sustained leading strength in STEAM education and the cultivation of scientific research talents.

The award-winning details of our school for this year (2026) are as follows:

Awards: Grand Award – Second Award; Special Award (Shanghai Association for the Advancement of Science for Youths)

Category: ENERGY: SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS AND DESIGN

Project: Titanium Sulfide-Iodine Hybrid Catalysts Promote Solid-Solid Redox Reactions in All-Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur Batteries

Students: Lok Ieng Lou (S5B) and Chi Kin Pun (S6A)

Instructors: The team was guided by our school’s Physics teacher, Mr. Chan Ka Kong, and Professor Hui Kwun Nam from the Institute of Applied Physics and Materials Engineering, University of Macau.

Award: Grand Award – Second Award

Category: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY: STATICS & DYNAMICS

Project: A Universal Kinematic Assist Platform Based on Active Floating-Drive Mechanism: Achieving Load-Adaptive Traction and Passive Freewheeling

Student: U Ian Min (S4B)

Instructor: Guided by our school’s Deputy Director of Innovation and Technology, Mr. Min Hou In.

In addition, Zi Han Yang (S6A) from our school was also a member of the Macao delegation. Her project, Supramolecular Layer-by-Layer Engineered Probiotics for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Therapy, was guided by Professor Wang Ruibing from the Institute of Chinese Medical Sciences, University of Macau, and our school’s Biology teacher, Mr. Iao Hio Fai. Mr. Iao also traveled to the United States to participate in the Biomedical Engineering category events.

On the international stage, our teachers and students engaged in in-depth exchanges with experts, scholars, and science-loving youths from all over the world. Sharing similar interests, they gained a wealth of experience. It is truly hard-won for our students to achieve excellent results in the ISEF competition for consecutive years. This honor belongs to the diligent research of all teachers and students. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the Macao SAR Government, the DSEDJ, higher education institutions, all sectors of society, and parents for their long-term support. Pui Ching students will stay true to their original aspirations, make unremitting efforts, and continue to strive on the future path of scientific research to win glory for Macao!

Warm congratulations to our teachers and students on their triumphant return! The delegation returned to Macao today. Representatives from the DSEDJ, Principal Kou Kam Fai of our school, led a group of administrators, teachers, and students to welcome them at the Macao end of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge.