Young Post’s Best of the Quarter awards: SEN access in Hong Kong and student stress
Most thoughtful submissions from last quarter included musings about tourism in Spain and the humanitarian challenges of the Israel-Gaza war.
Congratulations to our Best of the Quarter winners! Photo: ShutterstockYoung Post’s Best of the Quarter awards celebrate Hong Kong students’ hard work and thoughtfulness. We are pleased to announce our latest winners and sincerely thank all of you, our readers, for your thoughtful and well-researched submissions. Here are some of our favourite entries from the last quarter.
Best Letters
Making SEN accessible to all
Erin Sae Arenas from Stamford American International School impressed us with her thought-provoking letter highlighting the urgent need for accessible SEN resources for ethnic minority children in Hong Kong. She addressed the “linguistic mismatch” where vulnerable groups of students with special needs do not benefit from the city’s public services.
Repercussions of Israel’s UNRWA ban
Owen Zhu Ying-tao from King Ling College wrote a timely letter about the rising humanitarian challenges of the Israel-Gaza war. He shed light on Israel’s concerning decision to ban a UN relief agency and the consequences it could have on the communities that rely on its support for survival.
Honourable mention: Different schools, same fatigue
Krista Chan from Canadian International School of Hong Kong wrote a compelling letter detailing her personal experiences as an international school student in Hong Kong. She addressed the fatigue and pressure commonly felt by many Hong Kong students from both local and international schools, dispelling misconceptions that international schools are stress-free.
Best Face Off
Charlotte Lau of St Paul’s Convent School won the best debater award this quarter after writing a thought-provoking argument about why the Yan Chai Hospital Tung Chi Ying Memorial Secondary School football team should not be allowed to compete in an interschool tournament.
Best Insight
Henry Ng, attending Winchester College in the UK, won the best insight prize with a well-researched, eloquent response about rising restrictions on tourist accommodation in Spain.
Most Creative
Bobo Lau Ching from HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College highlighted the often-overlooked role of orchestra musicians when replying to our Write to Win question. She emphasised the teamwork and dedication required to bring a musical performance to life, encouraging others to appreciate the collective effort.
Most Engaged School
Pope Paul VI College made a number of submissions to our Your Voice and Top 10 pages, sharing awesome ideas about creative school clubs and conquering appearance anxiety. Big thanks to them! We loved reading their thoughts.
Winners will receive a certificate and a special YP notebook to encourage them in their writing journeys. We will contact the students about their prizes.