How do you feel about winning this award?

Z: It’s an honour to be the winner among so many

students from different schools. My fellow competitors are

all outstanding students. I’m glad that my efforts are

appreciated by others. I promise that I will strive to do

even better in the future.

K: Any people that you want to thank?

Z: I want to thank Principal Ho for recommending me to

join the competition. I learned so much from joining this

competition. I visited underprivileged citizens and

minority groups, and I made some new friends. I also want

to thank my family members and friends for supporting and encouraging me.

K: Which students posts are you holding in BSTC right now?

Z: I am the head prefect, chairperson of the school choir, and a member of the school debate team.

Sometimes I find it hard to keep a balance between school work and extra-curricular activities, but it

gives me a chance to improve my time management skills.

INS I D E TH I S I S S U E :

Hidden talents of BSTC

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It’s all about prepositions!

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Student artwork 4

Teachers’ pets 5

English song I’m Yours

by Jason Mraz

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SIN TAK SPIRIT

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Volume 1 , Issue 6 May 14, 2012

ZOE WONG AWARDED TOP HONOUR IN DISTRICT

Kenneth Hui Ka Chun

Rico Tse Ka Wai

School News Reporters

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Artwork by Yu Hiu Lam Page Design by Shimizu Itsuo

The “Tsuen Kwai Tsing Outstanding Students Awards” Ceremony was held on March 23.

Among the 40 or so nominated secondary school students from Tusen Wan, Kwai Chung

and Tsang Yi, 12 were awarded the top honour. BSTC student, Zoe Wong Suet Yee, of 5B

was one of the winners.

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HIDDEN TALENTS

of BSTC

She owns a pair of twinkling eyes, straight hair, and a

slim figure, all of which highlight her elegance. Her name is

Ruby, Fung Tse Wai, a talented jazz dancer and BSTC

student. She recently joined a jazz dancing institute and

regularly participates in performances held in community

halls. She started to dance when she was only three years

old. “I always wandered around the living room as a dancer

did. My mother suggested that I enroll in a ballet class,

which I did out of curiosity!” she said. she later found

herself fanatical about dancing and develop it a pastime and

interest. She has learned five kinds of dances including

ballet, Chinese dance, Latin, modern dance and jazz. Her

favourite is jazz dance. “Jazz contains heavy rhythms and

beats which gives me strong emotions. I will devote myself

to jazz in the next few years.”

Jazz Dancer, Fung Tse Wai (3E)Fung Tse Wai (3E)Fung Tse Wai (3E)Fung Tse Wai (3E)

Chan Ka Chun is the captain of the BSTC football team. He started

playing football when he was 3 years old. It was his father who

encouraged him to play football, and Ka Chun found that it was a

really enjoyable sport. One of his fond memories about football was

when foreign football players shared their professional experience

with him. From this, he learned the difference between playing

football abroad and playing in Hong Kong. Since he started to play

football, Ka Chun has joined many competitions. The most

impressive moment was when he and his BSTC teammates

competed against Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Kwai Chung). In that

match, everyone on the team fought together and showed great

team spirit.

Football Player, Chan Ka Chun (5A)Chan Ka Chun (5A)Chan Ka Chun (5A)Chan Ka Chun (5A)

Chan Ka Chun attended the Hong Kong Top

Footballers Awards, where he met Roberto Losada. Losada is the captain of the local Kitchee football team and 2011/12 Hong Kong Footballer of the Year.

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Chan Wing Hei Kwan Wai Ho

Lee Ho Ying Ng Sin Yu

Leung Lap Hin Wong Tsz Wai

People and Campus Life Editors

May 14, 2012 Page 3 Sin Tak Spir i t

Many people know how to swim. However, the talent of Cheng Sai

Man is something different. He has participated in three Cross-Harbour

Swimming Competitions in Hong Kong! His swimming skills are mind-

blowing.

Sai Man suffered from asthma in his childhood, and swimming

was the best sport for him during that time. Since 2001, swimming has

become an essential part of his life. Thanks to swimming, his asthma

has mostly been cured. Today, he still loves swimming and participates

in various competitions because he wants to challenge himself.

In Sai Man’s case, not only is his talent in swimming admirable but

also his determination to become better.

Cyril’s obsession with airplanes was ignited by a book on his dad’s bookshelf,

Hong Kong Aircraft Yearbook 1999. Aviation is a huge field, and Cyril focuses on

learning about aircraft models, aviation

technology, and flying itself. He feels that

he could fly a real plane if someone gave

him one to fly. Cyril plans to learn more

about flying and obtain a flying license after

getting his A-level results.

Carson became interested in airplanes out of

curiosity. He simply wanted to know why a large

lump of metal can fly in the air, and he started

researching about this field. When Carson was in

S1, Cyril, who was a school prefect, was on duty in

Carson’s classroom during lunch time. The two

immediately struck up a conversation, and

discovered each other’s mutual interest in

airplanes. Carson is especially interested in learning

how to fly a plane and wants to be a pilot or a flight

engineer in the future.

Leung Ming Lun of 3A started break dancing in May,

2011. Although he is an amateur dancer, he has achieved

the impressive result of placing 2nd in a Hong Kong break

dance competition. His talent in break dancing is

undoubted.

When asked whether his parents refused to let him

dance at first, he said, “My parents were totally against it,

but after they watched one of my performances, they

changed their minds. In addition, since YMCA has now

opened a safe space for us to dance, my parents no longer

worry about my new hobby.”

Ming Lun likes to dance because he loves the creativity

involved in designing steps without any restrictions.

(From left to right) Carson, Alex, and Cyril visited Cathay Pacific City last July when they participated in a quiz competition held by Cathay Pacific.

Airplane Experts,

Cyril Li Yeung Yin(7S)Cyril Li Yeung Yin(7S)Cyril Li Yeung Yin(7S)Cyril Li Yeung Yin(7S) Carson Woo Chun Hung(2C)Carson Woo Chun Hung(2C)Carson Woo Chun Hung(2C)Carson Woo Chun Hung(2C)

Cross-Harbour Swimmer, Cheng Sai Man (2D)Cheng Sai Man (2D)Cheng Sai Man (2D)Cheng Sai Man (2D)

Break Dancer, Leung Ming Lun (3A)Leung Ming Lun (3A)Leung Ming Lun (3A)Leung Ming Lun (3A)

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IT ’ S ALL ABOUT PREPOS IT IONS ! Leung Sai Lam, Lee Sui Bing

Hui Ka Chun & Tse Ka Wai

Learning Editors

Sin Tak Spi r i t

on time vs in time = at the planned time

Ex: The first school bell is

always on time. It is rung at

8:10am, never a minute early or

late.

= with enough time to do

something before

something happens

Ex: The firemen came in time

to rescue the child from the

burning building.

ins and outsins and outsins and outsins and outs

all the details of a situation, decision, or process

Ex: Our most experienced science teacher, Mr. K. Lee,

knows the ins and outs of being a professional scientist.

in the end vs at the end = finally, after a long time

Ex: 1A class had spent a lot of

time preparing for the Chinese

choral reading competition in

the Speech Festival. In the end,

they won.

= at the end point where

something stops

Ex: Don’t forget to put a full

stop at the end of your

sentences.

the surface of something is flipped; the

inside becomes the outside

Ex: My Classmates laughed at Mr. Ma

because he had put on his jacket inside out.

inside outinside outinside outinside out

(in) Australia and/or New Zealand

Ex: Next year, I’m going Down Under for my holidays.

( = Next year, I’m going to Australia/New Zealand for

my holidays.)

down underdown underdown underdown under

a mix of good and bad things that happen; rise and fall

Ex: Despite the ups and downs of our academic results, we

must not give up.

ups and downsups and downsups and downsups and downs

upside downupside downupside downupside down

something is turned; the top becomes the bottom

Ex: The absent-minded student turned his schoolbag

and drawer upside down to find his homework .

on and offon and offon and offon and off

sometimes, intermittently (間歇地)

Ex: He has been talking with the social worker on and

off since September due to his stress and pressure.

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May 14, 2012 Page 5 Sin Tak Spir i t

TEACHERS ’ PETS

Our day started off at their headquarters in Central.

There, we met the employees of the firm. It was a pleasure to

have had a few minutes to strike up a conversation with these

accountants and lawyers. We found out about their careers

and their lives, such as how they entered the company, what

difficulties they faced, and where they came from.

After that, we took a ferry to our destination – a beach

near Sai Kung Bay that was filled with piles of garbage! We

picked up the refuse one by one alongside our teammates. The

refuse we took away

filled up an entire

boat! Even though it was a little bit tiring, we all thought that

it was a great chance for us to give back to our community.

Besides broadening our horizons, we also helped

preserve the environment by not only words but by actions.

We certainly enjoyed the day and gained valuable experience,

which is conducive to our future careers. We would like to

thank Mr. CC Li and Goldman Sachs for providing us with

this golden opportunity to take part in community work.

Sally

5 months old

On May 5, 2012, thirteen students from the S5 Business class participated in a beach cleaning activity with eleven employees from Goldman Sachs. This is one of the most renowned investment firms in the world. Below, Or Ho Wing (5A) describes their experience:

蓮姐 with her cat

A A A DAYDAYDAY OFOFOF BU S I NE S SBU S I NE S SBU S I NE S S ANDANDAND BEA CHBEA CHBEA CH C LEAN INGCLEAN INGCLEAN ING

貓B

14 years old

黃小虎黃小虎黃小虎黃小虎

11 years old

Jigu

6 years old

Elbee

18 months old

Moses

4 years old

Mimi

10 months old

Ms. ML Hau Mr. HL Ma

Ms. WC Wong Mr. SW Au

Ms. YL Luk Mr. CC Li

Ms. CH Lau

Ms. PK Lau

Ms. SM Chan

Fatty

6 years old

Bubbles & Chopper

5 yr old & 4 yr old

BSTC teachers are animal lovers!

Can you match each of these pets with their masters? Submit your

answers at the newspaper bulletin board before May 30. The most

accurate response will win you a prize from the Sin Tak Spirit!

Page Design by Ng Hok Chun

Kong Wai Yan Hung Yik Ki

People Editors

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The Song …

This is a song about love and the

willingness to accept love. The beginning

describes the attraction that is felt for

someone. This person is not scared and

nothing will stop him or her. Then, there is an impatient

request for the other person to look inside him/herself and find the same kind of

love. The song concludes to say that love is a great reason to get over your pride

and pretences. Go with the flow, be yourself, and feel the love in this world!

I’m Yours by Jason MrazI’m Yours by Jason MrazI’m Yours by Jason Mraz

Sin Tak Spirit This student newspaper is produced with the enthusiastic contribution of

the following students and staff members of Buddhist Sin Tak College.

School News

Kong Wai Yan

Hung Yik Ki

Chan Ting Yi

Chan Ka Yiu

Lam Wai Ha

Lai Chun Yee

Community &

World News

Wong Tsz Wai

Leung Lap Hin

Chow Shi Shun

Wong Tak Shuen

Learning

Chu Siu Wa

Leung Sai Lam

Lee Sui Bing

Expression

Lee Ho Ying

Ng Sin Yu

People &

Campus Life

Leung Sai Mui

Chan Yau Yu

Hui Ka Chun

Tse Ka Wai

Li Yee Lam

Chung Tsz Shan

Design & Layout

Ng Hok Chun

Kwan Wai Ho

Chan Wing Hei

Shimizu Itsuo

Li Shuk Yung

Photo & Art

Choi Yeuk Tin

Kong Shu Ting

Kong Sze Man

Fung Tsz Wai

Lee Sum Ying

Yip Choi Ying

Law Ho Hin

Distribution &

Advertisement

Lau Ka Ki

Hung Ka Lung

Hui Yuk Yuen

Staff Advisors

Ms Helen Ng

Ms SW Chan

Ms ML Hau

Jason Mraz is an

American singer-

songwriter. His

m u s i c i s

influenced by

music genres

like reggae, pop,

rock, jazz, folk

and hip-hop. He

often plays the guitar and includes cleverly improvised parts in his

live performances. “I’m Yours” is Jason Mraz’s international

breakthrough single – nominated for Song of the Year and Best

Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 2009 Grammy Awards. His

new album “Love is a Four Letter Word” was released in April

2012. The album includes hits like “I Won’t Give Up” and “The

World As I See It”, which have been featured on local radio

stations in recent months.

Jason MrazJason MrazJason MrazJason Mraz

Lee Ho Ying

Expressions Editor

[Repeat CHORUS]

There's no need to complicate, our time is short This is our fate, I'm yours

D-d-do do you, but do you, d-d-do

But do you want to come on Scooch on over closer dear And I will nibble your ear

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror

And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer But my breath fogged up the glass

And so I drew a new face and I laughed

I guess what I be saying is there ain't no better reason To rid yourself of vanities and just go with the seasons

It's what we aim to do, our name is our virtue

[Repeat CHORUS]

[CHORUS]:

But I won't hesitate no more, no more

It cannot wait, I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me Open up your plans and then you're free

Look into your heart and you'll find love lovelovelove

Listen to the music of the moment people, dance and sing We're just one big family

And it's our God-forsaken right to be loved lovedlovedlovedloved

Well you done done me and you bet I felt it I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted

I fell right through the cracks, now I'm trying to get back

Before the cool done run out I'll be giving it my bestest And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention I reckon it's again my turn to win some or learn some

Page Design by Li Shuk Yung

Vocabulary

Chill: calm, not panicking

Divine intervention: a miracle

Vanity: excessive pride in your

own looks or abilities

Virtue: a good or admirable

quality or property