The 2019 Junior High graduation ceremony was held under strict regulations for social distancing.  The graduation ceremony was held in two sessions, at 9:30am and 3:00pm, in the school assembly hall.  216 graduates attended the ceremony which marked the beginning of their life in Senior High.

Principal Kou Kam Fai expressed that 2020 was an extraordinary year.  Thanks to the support of the government and the leadership of the school management team, children of Pui Ching overcame the challenges during the pandemic and continued with their education at home.  Our graduating class also successfully completed their Junior 3 curriculum.  Principal Kou advised the graduating class to carry on with their education with perseverance.  He reminded students to remember the lessons we learned in this extraordinary year and shoulder their social responsibilities.  Principal Kou also encouraged students to participate in the various extra-curricular activities available in Senior High, such as clubs related to financial planning, history and culture, AI applications, and 5G network applications as well as educational visits to different business organizations and universities.

Principal Kou subsequently conferred the graduation diploma to the Junior 3 graduates.  The officiating guests presented various awards and scholarships to outstanding graduates and students who excelled in national and international competitions this academic year.

Principal Kou also presented service awards to teaching and non-teaching staff.  The graduation ceremony concluded in Pastor Ao Ieong’s blessings and the music of the school anthem

The 2019 primary school graduation ceremony was held today in the school assembly hall, at 9:30am and 3:00pm.  Principals, directors, teachers and parents bore witness to this memorable moment for the 210 graduates.

Principal Kou encouraged the students to continue striving for excellence and make use of the various opportunities available at Pui Ching, such as trips to the Science Center or study opportunities on university campuses.  2020 is an extraordinary year.  The pandemic shifted people’s attention from fame and profits to stories about life.  Principal Kou gave the graduating class three pieces of advice, that they always see sunshine and serve their country and the world based on Christian ideals; that they carry their dreams in their heart and not give up in their pursuit; that they keep their feet on the ground and shoulder their social responsibilities. 

Principal Kou presented the diploma of graduation to the primary school graduates.  Various officiating guests presented scholarships and awards to outstanding graduates and award-winners in national and international competitions.

Primary 6A student Chan Sin Wa and Primary 6C student Ka Chi Ngou delivered graduation speeches as the valedictorian in the morning and afternoon.  They extended their gratitude to the school, teachers and parents for their care and guidance. 

The 13^th World Gomoku Teen Tournament held by the Renju International Federation gathered over 300 contestants from ten countries and regions, including China, Estonia, Russia, Turkey, Greece, Japan, and the Czech Republic.  Some contestants were seasoned players that are national or world champions.  60 young players from Pui Ching attended the competition for the first time.  Six of our players entered the top 10 in the competition, creating the best scores to date for teen players in Macao.

Competitions with Forbidden Moves (Renju):

Group D (Men’s competition for contestants aged 10 and under):

--Lei Un Hou (6 wins, 2 losses, 1 tie; score: 13; ranking: 5^th)

--Lo Chan Hin (6 wins; 3 losses; 0 ties; score: 12; ranking: 8^th)

--Lao Hou Ioi (6 wins, 3 losses, 0 ties; score: 12; ranking: 11^th)

--Lei Chi Son (6 wins, 3 losses, 0 ties; score: 12; ranking: 12^th)

Group H (Women’s competition for contestants aged 10 and under):

--Lao Chi Ieng (6 wins, 3 losses, 0 ties; score: 12; ranking: 6^th)

--Wong Hio Kei (5 wins, 4 losses, 0 ties; score: 10; ranking: 8^th)

--Chu Ut Ieng (5 wins, 4 losses, 0 ties; score: 10; ranking: 11^th)

--Lam Ian Cheng (5 wins, 4 losses, 0 ties; score: 10; ranking: 13^th)

Competitions without Forbidden Moves (Gomoku):

Group D (Men’s competition for contestants aged 10 and under):

--Lo Chan Hin (5 wins, 4 losses, 0 ties; score: 10; ranking: 8^th)

--Chan Seong Ieong (4 wins, 5 losses, 0 ties; score: 8; ranking: 14^th)

--Wong Cheng Hong (4 wins, 5 losses, 0 ties; score: 8; ranking: 15^th)

Group H (Women’s competition for contestants aged 10 and under):

--Chu Ut Ieng (5 wins, 2 losses, 2 ties; score: 12; ranking: 6^th)

--Lam Ian Cheng (5 wins, 4 losses, 0 ties; ranking: 10^th)

Pui Ching teachers Ms. Fong In Han, Mr. Sun In, Mr. Lei Hoi Kan, and Ms. Lao Si Man were conferred the title of “Excellent Coach” by the Renju International Federation. 

Principal Kou and various school administrators visited the Macao Development Strategies Research Center and met with Director Sio Chi Wai and his administrative team. 

The Macao Development Strategies Research Center aims to contribute to the development of Macao.  Recent research studies conducted by the center included “The success of the One-Country-Two-Systems structure—the Macao experience” and “Research on the development and feasibility of a characteristic financial system in Macao”.  The center also started a summer internship program in 2015 that aims to improve the comprehensive ability of students.

Principal Kou mentioned that Pui Ching has always stressed the importance of science education, innovative abilities in students and their well-rounded development.  It is hoped that through cooperation with the Research Center, Pui Ching can further contribute to the development of various enterprises of the city.