Hall 5 yearbook 2022-2023

EDITORIALNOTE

As we reflect on the memories made in Chan Sui Kau Hall throughout the year, we're reminded of the unique experiences and challenges that come with living in a community of diverse individuals. Despite these challenges, through hard work, understanding, and mutual respect, we've come together to create a home away from home for ourselves and our fellow residents. This yearbook serves as a testament to those efforts and the bonds we've formed during our time in this amazing residence. Thank you to all the members of Chan Sui Kau Hall for making this a year to remember, and best of luck to all of our graduating residents in their future endeavors.

Chan Sui Kau Hall Advocacy Team

MESSAGEFROM RESIDENCEMASTER

DRESTHERCHOW

As we look back on this past year, I am struck by the resilience and spirit of the Chan Sui Kau Hall community. Despite the challenges we faced, we remained committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all residents. I am proud of the many accomplishments we achieved together, from organizing successful events to supporting each other through difficult times.

As some of our residents prepare to graduate and move on to new adventures, I am confident that the bonds we've formed here will stay with us for years to come. Thank you all for making Chan Sui Kau Hall a place to call home.

MESSAGEFROM RESIDENCEMASTER

I'dliketoendbyoncemorebringingupourhallABCmotto-'Affection,BondingandCare'.

Affection-Studentsareencouragedtodevelopasenseofaffectionforeachotherthrough experiencingsatisfactory,on-goingrelationshipswiththeirhall-mates.CSKHallprovides residentswithafamilyatmospheretoformasolidfoundationfortheirstudyandsocialactivities. Bonding-Thisisthedevelopmentofrelationshipsbasedonmutualrespectandacceptanceof differences.Wesupportallnon-localstudentsinourHallasawaytoembracediversity.We encourageresidentstointegrateandparticipateinallHallactivitiessoastobuildupmulticulturalfriendships.

Care-Thisisourcarefortheneeds,well-being,andacademicperformanceofourresidents.We supporteachandeveryresidenttoachieveoptimumacademicperformance,andweshowour carebydistributingfruitsanddrinksduringtherevisionweeks.Further,amini-libraryhasbeenset uptoassistresidentsintheirstudy.Otheractivitieslikestudytours,"scholarshiptrips",and mentalhealthtalkswillalsobearrangedtoenhancebroad-basedlearning.

AlltheseaspectsinCSKHallhelpourresidentstotakeeveryopportunitytobenefitfrom,and enjoytheiruniversityeducationtoitsfullest.

EstherChow ResidenceMaster ProfessorofSocialandBehaviouralSciences

HALLMANAGEMENT TEAM2022/2023

Hello! It’s Jenny from Hong Kong. Year 4 student majoring Information Management. I enjoy watching movies, hanging out with friends and eating nice food. Regarding my duties, I’m responsible for hall activities, discipline as well as floor management. I am having a great time here and I wish all of you feel the same. Cheers!

JENNY

Hello! I am Jimmy, a year 4 student studying in vet med. I love animals especially cats. They are just too cute and sassy! This is my fourth year in hall 5 and the hall life i had in here is definitely one in a life time. You get to know peoples around the world and share cultures. Be brave and start making new friends now!

JIMMY LAZAR

Hi everyone! My name is Lazar and I am a year 4 student of Computer Science from Serbia. I enjoy hiking, bike riding, reading and board games. As one of the RTs this year, I really enjoyed being a part of the amazing community of Hall 5.

Hi friends! My name is Aidana, year 3 student studying Biomedical Engineering at CityU. I am originally from Kazakhstan. I love anime, manga, and my hobby is drawing cartoons.

AIDANA

HALLMANAGEMENT TEAM2022/2023 HEUISEUNG

Hi, all! This is Heui Seung, a final-year HRM student from Korea. My hobby is lifting weights and befriending good people. Becoming a finance RT taught me how to manage various stakeholders simultaneously! A busy job, but someone got to do it! It was an immense opportunity to join the wonderful hall management team, working together and working for the residents!

Hey! I'm Aleksa, a final year CS student from Serbia. Besides movies, I'm also into swimming and jogging. Being an RT improved my social and organization skills , as I was in charge of YSP events, coordination of which involved communication with many different people. Never forget that no dream is too big.

ALEKSA

Hello! This is Talha, a graduating student from Pakistan studying finance. I love a good movie or show recommendation, so please hit me up if you have any!

OURSECURITY GUARDS

How do you like Hall 5?

It's like my second home - I have been working in Hall 5 since May 2004, and I really enjoyed working here. Hall 5 is like a big family, and the residents are like my children.

Favourite thing about Hall 5?

Everything! It's hard to find the best thing about Hall 5 since it's so great - we have the best view of Hong Kong, an amazing resident community, and a really good hall environment.

What makes Hall 5 special?

The community of this hall is great. I remember throughout the years, residents would usually want to be very friendly and would frequently chat with me. International students would also often want to learn and practice Cantonese - and I could also learn some new English words with them. It was always a great experience.

YIN JIE

HALLRESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

Jovanka CEO

Shaarib Vice-CEO

SallyMediaOfficer

SEMESTERA

HALL 5

PEK CUP

ATHLETIC MEETING

Date: 23/10/2022

Written and Designed by: Shannon

TheProfessorEdmondKoCup(PEK Cup) is a trademark event series jointly organized by the Student ResidenceOffice(SRO).Theathletic meet, which was held on the Joint Sports Centre was enjoyed by not only the runners but also by the spectators.Theeventconsistedof4 x 100 m relay and 4 x 400 m relay. Hall 5's relay team consisted of 4 female and 4 male runners. We all didamazingandwehadalotoffun. Overall, the PEK Athletic Meeting has been a great success. This competition surely has inspired people to take up running and lead amoreactivelifestyle.

TheHallResidenceCabinet(HRC) is a self-initiated student organisation that is advised and supervised by the Residence Master(RM)intherelevantUGhall under Student Residence Office. The HRC is made up of student leaders from various cultural backgrounds who are passionate about sharing ideas to improve a vibranthalllifeforallresidents.

Our HRC Cabinet, FiverNova, attended the HRC training, where they learned about the process of organising hall activities to enrich the hall life of residents and enhance cultural integration. They also learned the procedural works thattheyareaccountablefor.The event concluded with some teambuildingexercises.

Written and Designed by Karan Singh BISWAKARMA

Hall 5

HALL RESIDENCE TRAINING

Hall 5

Winter Solstice

DATE: 20/12/2022

WRITER: GERMAINE

DESIGNER: GERMAINE

Wintersolsticeisanimportanttraditional festivalinChineseculture.Ourresidence tutorsJimmyandJennyorganizeda wintersolsticeeventinHall5.Duringthe event,weenjoyedgingerbiscuitsand TangYuan,atraditionalfoodcommonly eatenduringthewintersolstice.

Weallfeltgratefulforthe opportunitytolearnmoreaboutthis importantfestivalandtoenjoy traditionalfoodstogether.Itwasa festiveandjoyousatmosphere,with everyonesharingstoriesand memoriesaboutthewintersolstice. Thewarmandcomfortingtasteof theTangYuan,madeusfeel connectedtomyculturalroots.

Final Week Encouragement

DATE: 29/11/2022

WRITER: GERMAINE

DESIGNER: GERMAINE

Thisinteractivedisplayallowedusto shareourwordsofinspirationwith others,creatingasenseofcommunity andsupport.Throughthisevent,we feltmoremotivatedandencouraged topushthroughthefinalweekofthe semester,knowingthatwearepartof acaringandsupportivecommunity. Wereallyenjoyedthisevent!

TheeventofFinalWeekEncouragement wasthefirsteventheldbyHRC.The eventincludeddistributingchocolate, cookies,andbeveragestoourresidents. Asmalltreatcangoalongwayin boostingmoraleandmotivationduring thisbusyandstressfultime.Inaddition, stickynotesareprovidedtous. We wrotedownmotivationalmessagesand postedthemonour"movingboard."

Christmas Decoration

20/12/2022

It's that time of year again, and the decoration team of hall 5 has gone all out in making sure that everyone who enters feels the holiday spirit. The team has put in a lot of effort to create a festive atmosphere that will make everyone feel welcome and happy during the Christmas season. Thecutewhitesnowmangreetseveryonewitha smile. The Christmas tree, adorned with colorful ornaments is the centerpiece of the lobby, is a popular spot for taking photos. Beautiful decorations above the lift adding to the joy and cheer of the season. The Christmas decoration in hall 5 is a true sight to behold, and anyone who walks into the lobby during this season can'thelpbutfeelthemagicofChristmas.

Christmas event

After the games and gift exchange, there were lots of delicious things to eat like pizza, cookies, drinks, and snacks that tasted amazing. The event brought us all closer together and made us feel excited about the holiday season.

The Christmas event was a highly anticipated occasion that brought together the hall mates. The Christmas event featured exciting gift exchange and Kahoot activities. The gift exchange allowed us to exchange presents with our friends and spread some holiday cheer.

THE PEAK HIKING

As we welcome the winter break, Hong Kong brings the perfect outdoor season. A hike to The Peak was organised and joined by our residents of Hall 5. The Hike began with everyone meeting at 10 AM and then taking the bus to the beginning of the trail from where the fun began. It was an easy 2-hour hike which included sightseeing the breathtaking view of the Hong Kong Skyline and the Historic Peak Tram. The residents were also joined by RTs which led to a much greater bond between everyone.

PEK CRATE CLIMBING

Written and designed by: Arrakwanya

This year's PEK Crate Climbing competition has certainly highlighted our hall's competitive spirit, where they put on an impressive display of teamwork and athleticism.OurteambroughttheirA-game,eachmemberscalingthecrateswith agility and unwavering determination. Throughout the competition, Hall 5's team spirit was infectious as they cheered the team on, providing constant encouragement and support. Overall, it was a great opportunity for everyone to bondandcometogetherasacommunity.

SEMESTERB

Writing

Couplets

Date: 17/01/2023

Written and Designed by: Shannon

Chinese New Year is is one of the most important holidays in the Chinese

calendar, and it is celebrated by millions of people around the world. One of the traditional activities during this time is the writing of couplets, which are verses that express good wishes for the upcoming year. Phrases like "恭喜發財" which means "may you have a prosperous new year" are written. This year, HRC had organized an event where the residents can write their own couplets and hang them on their door. It was a fun activity and we can honor the rich cultural heritage of this important holiday.

OPEN SEMESTER PARTY

The Open Semester Party was a delightful gathering that brought together hall 5 students, professors, and former residence tutors. We were treated to amazing singing performances by our hall mates, which added to the festive atmosphere of the event.

9/2/2023

Designed and written by: FOR Lek

Shyuen

The highlight of the evening was the mouth-watering spread of KFC fried chicken, mashed potato, PizzaHut and refreshing drinks. Towards the end of the event, there was a lucky draw that created an air of excitement and anticipation. The prizes were amazing, including an oven, a Bluetooth speaker, and a camera, among others.

15/3/2023

Written and designed by: Beatrice ABDINEGARA

TheProfessorEdmondKoCup(PEKCup) is a highly anticipated event series organized jointly by the Student Residence Office (SRO). As a signature event series, the PEK Cup features interhallcompetitions.Thesescoresdetermine theoverallchampionoftheCup,makingit anexcitingcompetitionforallinvolved.

Hall 5

PEK FOOTBALL FEMALE

PEKFootballFemaleisoneoftheeventsinthe PEK Cup, and it is exclusively for female participants. This football penalty kick game, heldonMarch15th,2023,providesanexciting opportunity for female residents of Hall 5 to showcase their skills and earn points for their hall.

As a highly competitive event, each hall fields their best players to represent them. In Hall 5, the players display their skills, speed, and agility, while also promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and physical fitness. The event fostersasenseofcommunityandcamaraderie among the female residents of Hall 5, and it providesanexcellentopportunitytoshowcase thehall'steamspirit.

22/2/2023

Written and designed by: Beatrice ABDINEGARA

The Professor Edmond Ko Cup) is an annual inter-hall competition series that has been organized by the Student Residence Office. PEK Football Male is an inter-hall men's soccer competition that spans across four dates - February 22nd, March 1st, March 8th, and culminating in thefinalson15March2023.

PEK FOOTBALL MALE

Throughoutthecompetition,theteamshowed great teamwork, coordination, and communication, which were critical factors in their performance on the field. The players demonstrated their ability to work together and support each other, regardless of the outcomeofthegame.

Theteammemberswerealsothrilledwiththeir performance in the competition. They were grateful for the opportunity to represent their hallandshowcasetheirskillsonthefield.They acknowledgedthesupporttheyreceivedfrom their fellow hall residents, who cheered them onthroughoutthetournament.

Hall 5

PEK TABLE TENNIS

This year's PEK Table Tennis Competition was truly a battle of skills, strategy, and sportsmanship. Despite having the focus be on having fun and making the most out of our time, the team managed to secure the 1st Runner Up position.

Undoubtedly, our hall faced challenging opponents, but our players were not deterred and played with great enthusiasm and determination. The team had a wonderful time meeting residents from other halls, and everyone walked away not only with a victory, but with lasting and valuable friendships as well.

Written and designed by: Arrakwanya

14 / 04 / 2023

Hall 5

PEKSINGING CONTEST

22/2/2023

Written and designed by:

Hall 5's participation in the PEK Singing Contest was marked by the outstanding performance of Patricia Vianney and KaranSinghBiswakarma,whopresented astunningrenditionof"Shallow"byLady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. The duo's performance earned them the first runner-up position in the competition, showcasing the exceptional musical talent within Hall 5. Additionally, Lee Chun Hei also delivered an impressive soloperformance.Theeventwasheldat WongCheungLoHuiYuetHall,andwas filled with enthusiastic supporters from all the halls. Overall, the PEK Singing Contestwasahugesuccess,andHall5's achievement in this contest was welldeserved, reflecting their hard work and dedicationtomusic.

2nd 2nd Runner Runner Up Up

Photography Hall 5

Other entries

From:SALIM,Saima

From:BISWAKARMA,KaranSingh

BASKETBALL HALL 5

27/02/2023

Written and

Designed By: Chloe

2nd Runner Up

Hall 5's Women's basketball team finished second in the dorm women's basketball game on February 16, 2023! Our women's basketball team showed excellent skills and excellent teamwork in the game. They supported each other on the court, cooperated tacitly, and won the honor of our dormitory with their own sweat and hard work. Thank you for the spirit and performance of the women's basketball team in the game. Their hard work and dedication have brought honor and happiness to our dormitory. Also, thanks to all the cheerleaders who cheered on and supported the team, making our dorm a true team.

BASKETBALL BASKETBALL MALE MALE

21/02/2023

Written and Designed By: Chloe

3rd Runner Up

Our Hall 5 dormitory team performed well in the men's basketball game and finally won the 3rd runner-up! This is an exciting and celebratory time, and we are proud and proud of them.

Our team showed excellent skills and tacit cooperation during the game. They supported each other on the field and won the honor for Hall 5 with their own sweat and hard work. Although they failed to win the championship, their spirit and performance surpassed the game's results and won the admiration and praise of all of us.

HALL5ADVOCACY TEAMCREDITS

Aidana Smat

Beatrice Abdinegara FOR Lek Shyuen

Zhiming Kuang

Xingyun Su

Arrakwanya Phromsuwan

Shannon Eugenia Prijadi

HEO Junyeong

Karan Singh BISWAKARMA

HALL5THEMATICAL CROSSWORD

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1. First word in ABC motto

2. game which is prohibited to play in the hall

3. How many RTs are in hall 5

4. Third word in ABC motto

5. What place did we win in PEK singing contest 2023

7. Hall 5 motto

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6. What is the name of our HRC team

8. Second word in ABC motto

Chan Sui Kau Hall (Hall 5)

CityU Student Residence

22 Cornwall Street, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong

https://wwwstaging.cityu.edu.hk/sro/hall5