Various space scientists including Prof. Zhong Liu from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Prof. Bao Mei from the Macau University of Science and Technology gave a talk on solar science at Pui Ching.  Chief presenter Prof. Zhong Liu is the director of Lake Fuxian Solar Observatory at the CAS Yunnan Observatory.  He is also the project manager for the construction of the world’s largest 8-meter Ring Solar Telescope.  Students raised various interesting questions during the presentation and had a great time with the scientists.

Pui Ching students attended the National Literary Creation Competition—the Second Jiangsu National Children’s Poetry Competition.  The theme this year was Childlike Innocence and Senior 1 student Ms. Di Yu was the first student in Macau to receive an award.  Her “My childhood dream” was chosen among 42,775 works of literature and won the second prize.  Her instructor Mr. Chi Meng Chan received the Excellent Teacher’s Award.

The first Chinese Disney animator, Mr. Davy Liu, talked to students in Grade 4, 6, and Grade 9 to 12 on Sept. 14 about his life story and spiritual journey.  Mr. Liu encouraged students to believe in themselves because everyone can find their niche and realize their dreams.

The 2016 Teacher’s Day Commemorative Stamps Issuing Ceremony cum School Video Clip, Poster and Cartoon Exhibition Opening Ceremony was held on Sept. 10.  Pui Ching Junior 3 student Ms. Weng Sam Lou and Junior 1 student Mr. Chi Kin Mok were the first runners-up in the poster category.  Primary 6 student Mr. Ting Lai Chan was the second runner-up in the same category.  Primary 5 student Mr. Hiu Ming Yun was the first runner-up in the cartoon category.  In addition, twelve students entered the finals for the video clip, poster, and cartoon category respectively.