聖言中學五十五週年綜藝晚會 Sing Yin Secondary School 55th Anniversary Performance Night

聖言中學五十五週年校慶綜藝晚會已於七月五日（星期六）假本校禮堂舉行。當晚老師、校友、家長與學生聚首一堂，除了欣賞台上同學於本學年的所學所得，亦藉各表演共同慶祝創校五十五週年，彰顯隔代情懷。

晚會先由一段以「五十五」為主題的影片揭開序幕，片中一眾榮休教師以及在職教職員為學校送上祝福，部分片段更由移民外地的教師、舊生送上，前任校長郭弼先生更以宇宙之綿亙寄望聖言長榮；此正是春風化雨育英才，各人盡訴聖言情。

當晚，我們非常榮幸邀請到本校辦學團體聖言會神父及聖神婢女傳教會修女來表演唱歌，在平日的彌撒中，同學們多看到他們嚴肅認真的一面；而在晚會中，他們與眾同樂，讓同學們也感受到其風趣幽默的一面，拉近了兩代距離；另外，家教會委員亦上台獻唱《問我》一曲，祝願同學在未來人生旅途中亦能保存真我；校友鄧祖德、張添來、鄒俊傑、湯耀強、黃思俊及詹嘉聰畢業後依然心繫聖言，一同回校獻唱數曲。

除此以外，由學生組成的表演單位，包括管弦樂團、對話劇組、戲劇學會、足毽學會、跳繩隊、雜技隊、御宅藝隊以及舞蹈學會，亦分別上台演出，不論是對表演項目純熟精煉的師兄，還是初出茅廬的師弟，大家都各展所長，憑藉一腔熱誠贏得台下觀眾掌聲。各單位為此綜藝晚會都加緊練習，當中不少隊伍更是在本學年的校外比賽中獲得不同獎項，能夠在老師和親友面前展現自己才華並獲得認同，實在倍感滿足，這也使得綜藝晚會成為本校體藝發展得力的一個標誌。

其後，校長許志權博士與五位老師在台上送上《發現號》一曲，以詞寄望聖言未來縱遇挑戰仍會一往無前。最後，全體老師上台與台下觀眾同唱校歌，創校校長甘百德神父所撰的歌詞響徹禮堂，晚會亦在此份祝福中完結。作為聖言的一份子，願日後不論身處何方，亦繼續高歌《Sing a Song of Sing Yin》。

Teachers, alumni, parents and students gathered on Saturday, 5th July, for the 55th Anniversary Performance Night of Sing Yin Secondary School, where students displayed the fruits of their learning on stage in celebration of the school’s 55th Anniversary, reminding us of the timeless spirit of Sing Yin.

The evening gala began with a video on the theme of the “55th”, featuring heartfelt blessings for the school from retired and current staff. Some clips were sent in by teachers and alumni who had moved abroad. Former principal Mr. Kwok But even expressed his hopes for the school’s enduring legacy through the metaphor of cosmic eternity. As Sing Yin nurtures talents with love, so it receives from all those nurtured by it.

The event was honored by the presence of the priests of the school sponsoring body, the Society of the Divine Word, and the sisters of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit, who graced us by performing several songs on stage. While students usually see their solemn side during Mass, the evening allowed a glimpse into their humorous and lively spirit, bringing everyone closer together. Members of the Parent-Teacher Association also performed the song “Ask Me”, encouraging students to stay true to themselves on their journey. Six alumni, whose hearts never left Sing Yin after graduation, also returned and added colour to the evening with some hearty tunes.

Apart from that, student performance groups, including the brass band, a dramatic duologue pair, drama club, shuttlecock club, rope skipping team, acrobatic team, wotagei and dance club, each took the stage. Some were seasoned performers, while others were budding ones, but they all showcased their talents and won over the audience with their enthusiasm.

Many of these groups had put in extra effort to prepare for the 55th Anniversary Performance Night. Several of them had even won various awards in competitions outside the school this year. As such, the Performance Night marked a milestone in the school’s tireless effort in promoting physical and aesthetic development, where students were able to showcase their talents in front of teachers, family and friends, and to receive recognition for that.

After that, our principal, Dr Hui Chi Kuen, along with five other teachers performed the song “Discovery”, conveying their hopes for a bright future for Sing Yin. Finally, all the teachers joined the stage and sang our school song along with the audience. The lyrics written by our founder Fr H.P. Canavan resonated throughout the hall, bringing the Performance Night to a close with the blessings conveyed in the song. This evening could not have been such a success without the effort of everyone at school, who, regardless of where they are, would not hesitate to sing the lasting tune, ‘Sing a Song of Sing Yin’.