HONG KONG (SE): The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Siu Ming Catholic Secondary School hosted its 2025 graduation ceremony on July 4, marking the culmination of years of dedication, perseverance, and academic excellence. The event brought together proud families, devoted educators, and distinguished guests to recognise the remarkable accomplishments of this year’s 98 graduates.
The Class of 2025 faced unique challenges and came out stronger and more prepared for the future. This ceremony celebrated both academic success and the resilience and unity of the graduating class. Highlights included inspiring speeches, diploma presentations, and special recognition for outstanding contributions in various fields.
Sister Kenny Luk Kum-lee, provincial of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, kicked off the ceremony with a hymn and prayer. She prayed that the graduates spread joy, inspire life and to help to build a world of justice and peace.
Leung Pui-shan, the principal, told the graduates, “Celebrate your resilience and spirit. Embrace every new challenge as the opportunity for growth. Life is not about never failing but never giving up in a never-changing world,” adding, “Our school motto, Purity and Charity, will continue to help guide future choices.”
She highlighted themes of resilience, character, and potential, noting the challenges the Class of 2025 had faced over the years, including online learning during the Covid-19 pandemic and the transition back to in-person classes. She described them as an extraordinary group of individuals prepared to make a significant impact on the world.
Benjamin Li Xiaoyi, the founder and director of Lee’s Pharmaceutical Holdings Ltd, congratulated the graduates on their incredible journey in his keynote address. He remarked that the graduation ceremony was not just the end of one journey but also the start of another.
Noting that they would have numerous choices in the future, and have failures and successes. However, he stressed that failures should not define their achievements and focus on perseverance, because we must learn to fail before one can succeed. He reminded them that many successes can only be achieved through collaboration.
Class valedictorian, Jasmine Ng Wai-lam [6C], reminisced about the transformations that she and her fellow graduates experienced. She was thankful for the continuous and unwavering love, support and guidance of Sister Anita Kwok Ming-ying, the school supervisor, Principal Leung, teachers and the parents.
Among the numerous external awards, internal awards and scholarships awarded were the Sir Edward Youde Memorial Prizes for Senior Secondary School Students – to Janice Fung Wing-man [6D] and Serena Kwong Cho-ying; HK Finals Champion and Greater Bay Area Invitational Champion of Hong Kong Financial Literacy Championship to Agnes Cheng Ka-yi [6C], Vincci Koo Wing-ching [6C], Vivian Cai Kai-man [6D], Katrina Chan Hau-yee [6D]; The 5th Biomedical Engineering Creative Competition Inter-generational Robotic Car Champion [LEGO Category] to Carri Chim Lok-lam [3C], Sophie Ho Hin Fei [3C], Miley Ma Wing-yan [3C]; Kwai Tsing District Inter-School Athletics Competition Girls’ B Grade 100m and 200m Champion to Eden Pang Yee-ting [3A].
Among the other honourable guests were Dr. Gerald Siu Chi-shing, benefactor of the school; Mr. Chan Wing-king, independent manager; Dr. Chan Yee, parent manager and chairperson for the Parent-Teacher Association, Ms. Chau Po Shan, the alternate parent manager and vice-chairperson of the Parent-Teacher Association; and Mr. Michelle Tan Wing-yan, chairperson of the Past-pupils Association of Mary Help of Christians.
The graduation ceremony ended with an elegant modern Chinese dance and a moving choral singing performance.
