5A Yau Lo Meng
Dear Diary,
Do you still remember what I experienced when I entered FLSS on the first day? It was just like a volunteer center rather than a school. Once I went into the front building, I saw staff smiling and waving at me, and soon a lady came and talked with me in a kind tone. She was Mrs. Liu, who wasn’t like a teacher but an earnest volunteer who talked with me about my family, my Cantonese, as well as my academic results. From her point of view, a blissful family can nurture an excellent child with more care and love. We believe that a school which doesn’t only put emphasis on academic performance is one with a well-rounded development policy. It’s so nice to be a student of FLSS, I thought in secret at that moment.
What happened in FLSS after that was unexpected. Learning is not the only aim of FLSS. There were Sports Days, School Trips and the Cleaning Competition. At the Cleaning Competition, everyone in the class had an assigned task so that we learned how to be responsible people. On Sports Day, students took part in sports events with teachers. We screamed and laughed together. It’s like we were a family, having fun together on family day. It made us not only be active but sociable at the same time. On our School Trips, we had barbecue with our class teachers and classmates happily. During the trip, we talked in detail about our life after school, and share tips on how to study more efficiently. Academic performance therefore is not the only thing that FLSS attaches importance to. It is not simply a school but far more.
Being a student at FLSS for two years, not only did I find their objectives went beyond simple academics, but also the teachers there are very heartwarming. There are many enthusiastic teachers such as Miss Yip and Mr. Poon. They spend most of their time on imparting knowledge to their students, comprehending students’ family life, as well as sharing their own opinions about different social issues. It reflects two sides on the notion; for one thing, they would like to ensure that we have learned and adopted proper values, particularly in a city like Hong Kong, with its freedom of speech and easy access to diverse information. For another, they treat us just like friends with whom they can express their opinions.
Dear Diary... You know? Learning in such a fabulous school getting along with the teachers there, is a great pleasure in my life!
Guess what! 2014 is the 50th birthday of FLSS and it is so nice that I can celebrate its birthday while I’m still a student there. I hope the school will continue to grow as a family and with its mission of well-rounded student development, and keeping on giving love and warmth to everyone at the school. I believe more and more students will join this big family!
Happy birthday to my dear school in Hong Kong--FLSS!
5B Cheung Wai Yan
Happy birthday to you, FLSS.
And I hope you will continue to flourish.
Praise your persistence of education and sincerity.
The perfect match of your garden and the new building.
You had given all of us many unforgettable memories.
Magic changes of my 'Knowledge Box' at a young age,
Energetic learning with my friends in classrooms.
Make me really enjoy the atmosphere of studying.
Outdoor activities broaden my horizon a lot.
Rest hard, play hard, work hard.
Instruct me to walk in a brilliant way.
Extra words of gratitude I want to say.
Special thanks to you, FLSS.
5B Tsoi Ka Ngo
FLSS has been there for 50 years and nurtured tens of thousands of students to be a part of our society. For many people, FLSS is a school with lots of grass and the school campus is very large, but for me, FLSS is sure more than just a school.
5 years ago when I first entered the school, I thought my school life would be miserable because I was not good at communication and I didn’t know how to respect others. In junior form, I often offended teachers and students with my disrespectful attitude and sloppy behavior. I was late for school so many times that I had to get several detention at once. Yet, the teachers never gave up on me, they taught me with patience and they have taught me so much more than academic knowledge. They have taught me things that are useful for my whole life. Now, I wouldn’t say I’m a very remarkable student, but I’m sure I can say I am a person with good manners.
FLSS also brought me lots of friends. I was not from Fanling so when I first entered the school, I did not have many friends. But then, I met some amazing people and we share the same interest and similar goals. I also met some amazing teachers who I can call friends. They taught me not to only focus on my academic achievement, but also on what’s happening in our society. I remember Mr. Yeung, who always offered amazing talks or dramas to students. I have learnt so much from the opportunities offered and the information that he had given me.
Last but not least, FLSS’s environment is the best you can find in Fanling. With a big lawn and an enormous campus which provides a perfect environment for studying. When I was in form 3, I always played ball games in front of my classroom, we had a blast and it was truly an unforgettable experience.
To me, FLSS is more than just a school. It’s like my home where I can find shelter, laughter and protection. Here, I wish that FLSS can continue to be a home for me and my present and my future schoolmates.