Honorary Secretary’s Statement At a Glance
Do our part
Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC, appointed as Hon President
“Labor omnia vincit” calligraphy auction
Hon Advisers 2023-25 appointed
Seniors’ visits
Farewell to Ms Ruth LEUNG and Mr YU Wai-keung
Fraternity enhanced
Open Days 2024 and Swimming Gala
Asian
Founded in 1920 with Sir Robert HO Tung as the founding President in 1921, Queen’s College Old Boys’ Association (QCOBA) is incorporated under the Registered Trustees Incorporation Ordinance (Chapter 306 of the Laws of Hong Kong) and is governed by its Constitution and led by the Executive Committee (ExCom).
In addition, QCOBA is a club with the Certificate of Compliance issued by the Office of the Licensing Authority under the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance (Cap. 376) and a premises with the Club Liquor
Licence issued by the Liquor Licensing Board under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance (Cap. 109). QCOBA is also the holder of the Government Land Licence of the land where Stanley Ho Astronomical Observatory (QCOBA) is located.
QCOBA works closely with Queen’s College (QC), the Student Council (SC) of QC and the Queen’s College ParentsTeachers’ Association (QCPTA) on the wellbeing of Old Boys and students, school development and support to the school.
QCOBA has been committed to serving the alma mater and the community for over a century. Our vision is to spare no effort in building a strong and sturdy alumni network, thereby strengthening the brotherhood and core values of QC. The mission of QCOBA as enshrined in its Constitution is:
– To give a corporate existence to an association of the Old Boys;
– To maintain and to strengthen the good feelings and relations that have always existed between the College and the Old Boys;
– To promote fellowship amongst the Old Boys;
– To promote and carry out schemes for the benefit of the College and/or in the interests of the Association;
– To undertake charitable, educational and welfare activities of all kinds and to support and subscribe to any charity or relief or public fund in Hong Kong or elsewhere and to make donations to such persons or institutions and in such cases as the Association shall think fit to promote the same;
– To advance and promote education and to establish and maintain schools and to found scholarships, exhibitions and libraries and to promote the same;
– Subject to the requirements of the Companies Ordinance and the Land Acquisition (Possessory Title) Ordinance (Cap. 130), to acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise any lands, buildings or property which may be requisite for the purposes of, or capable of being conveniently used in connection with, any of the objects of the Association; and
– To invest and deal with the moneys of the Association not immediately required upon such securities and in such manner as may from time to time be determined.
Our team and projects are guided by QCOBA’s commitments to:
Proactive, pragmatic and sustainable development
Education and heritage promotion with the community
Serving Old Boys and the alma mater with unity and diversity
Supporting the next generation in the face of challenges
Enhancing communication in scaling new heights
Evidence-based and professional decisionmaking
Pursuant to Article 53(b) of the Constitution, I submit this Annual Report 2023-24 (as of August 27, 2024) for your consideration at the (97th) Annual General Meeting 2024 to be held on September 10.
The new ExCom has been fortunate to sail through the past year upon resumption from the epidemic in full, blessed by the unwavering and humbling support from Members, Old Boys, the QC family and the community. This made a number of new and bold initiatives in a more focused approach possible after years of challenges.
The proposal to establish the QC Education Fund is the commitment of the QC fraternity for the future, while the “Labor omnia vincit” calligraphy auction for fund-raising is the test of our unity to achieve that goal. Noting the emerging needs of our brothers, we introduced the QC Medical Training Scheme
to bring expertise home and converge talents to serve.
We are most excited to share the joy and achievements of alumni across generations locally and beyond, from art to sports and from individuals to teams, giving full play to the QC vibes, core values and, above all, the pursuit of excellence. We have also been working closely with community partners to play our role better in the city today.
That may take time, but should not be long in such a volatile world today. We all had heartening moments which made us proud in the last twelve months or so. We need to transform that energy into hard work to move forward and indeed fast-forward to pay it forward and pay kindness forward for this great institution.
Brotherhood is the force for good. We are delighted to have maintained partnership and advanced harmony with students, staff and parents through multifarious projects, which have brought us closer. We shall press ahead like the Olympic motto “Faster, Higher, Stronger – Together” for that harmony and unity, with a view to enhancing the resilience of the QC family along the unlikely journeys ahead.
Terence LEE Honorary Secretary, QCOBA
Hong Kong, August 27, 2024
As of June 30, 2024, there were 3 913 Members including 3 866 Life Members (98.7 per cent), increasing 5.6 per cent and 5.9 per cent respectively compared to the same period in 2023. Breakdown figures are tabulated below:
Abbreviations
DO District Officer
ExCom Executive Committee
HKDSE Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination
HKU University of Hong Kong
HKUMed Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, University of Hong Kong
QC Queen’s College
QCOBA Queen’s College Old Boys’ Association
QCPTA Queen’s College Parents-Teachers’ Association
SC Student Council
September 11
Teachers’ Day greetings
September 16 (96th) Annual General Meeting 2023
October 10
October 13
October 14
November 11-12
November 14
November 23
November 24
December 1
December 4
December 8
December 12
January 18 and 26
January 21
January 27
January 31
February 4
February 4-10
February 25
March 2
March 4
March 22-23
March 25
May 11
May 16
June 28
July 4
July 12
July 15
S1 QC windbreaker donation ceremony
Visit to Castle Peak Hospital mental health experience museum
“To Be Continued” special screening and seminar
Games Days 2023 plastic football tournament
Visit of QCOBA (BC)
Talk on HKDSE preparation for S6
Visit to Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit
Welcome home reception for alumni in Asian Games
Hins CHEUNG’s visit to QC
Visit to Safe Community Hub
Honorary Advisers Appointment Session
Annual Speech Day 2023
Prof Joseph SUNG’s visit to QC
Visit to PMQ for S1
Marathon Team QC 2024
Visit to Mr KONG Shiu-chung
Visit to HKU University Museum and Art Gallery
Games Day 2024 bridge tournament
2024 Lunar New Year Fair
Games Day 2024 basketball tournament
QC Medical Training Scheme – Health Exhibition
Talk on university programmes and university life for S5
Annual Open Days 2024
“Labor omnia vincit” calligraphy auction
QC Medical Training Scheme – mentorship session
Talk on elective selection for S3
Visits to Court of Final Appeal and City Gallery
Mr KO Siu-hong’s sharing with Art Club
Career Expo for S4-5
QC Medical Training Scheme – visit to HKUMed
Retirement dinner for Ms Ruth LEUNG and Mr YU Wai-keung
At the (96th) Annual General Meeting 2023 on September 16, 2023, Mr WONG Yanlung, SC, was appointed as the Honorary President in recognition of his exceptionally good and valuable contributions to QCOBA and QC, with immediate effect for a tenure of four years until September 2027.
Accepting the appointment, Mr WONG said, “I would like to thank the ExCom and Members of QCOBA for reposing such trust on me. Honestly I have not made contributions to QC or QCOBA worthy of this appointment. However, I am humbled and honoured for this opportunity to further
deepen kinship with the QC fraternity, who have been a source of my pride throughout the past few decades.”
“I feel challenged to make myself available to serve in this new position. Fresh initiatives and great efforts are being put in by the ExCom and many Old Boys to enhance students’ development and progress of the wider QC fraternity. I will endeavour to assist to the best of my ability, including the new education foundation to be established by QCOBA to collate resources for students and nurture talent for QC,” Mr WONG added.
Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC, was admitted to QC in 1976 and was from Class of 1981. He has been appointed by the ExCom as an Hon Adviser for a decade since 2013, in recognition of his exceptionally good and valuable services to QCOBA and QC.
Mr WONG is a staunch supporter of the alma mater, lending the benefit of his experience to QC boys. He hosted sharing session with students on his career in 2002 during QC 140th anniversary. Further to his appointment as the Secretary for Justice in 2005, he officiated at the Speech Day in 2006 as an Old Boy rising to the rank of Secretary of Departments and the youngest principal legal advisor of the government in Hong Kong history. He also had exchanges with students from
The Yellow Dragon, which he served as editor in school days, and the Christian Fellowship from time to time.
In 2012, Mr WONG officiated at the Issuing Ceremony of QC 150th Anniversary Special Stamps. In 2017, he gave a celebrity talk during QC 155th anniversary and visited the newly built QC History Museum. He regularly supports QCOBA, including its Centenary in 2020-21, and was an Hon Adviser of the QC 160th Anniversary Organising Committee, talking about how to maintain QC’s competitiveness at the Thank You Ceremony in 2022 and joining the extraordinary reunion in the officiating party of the Gala Dinner in 2023. He has been an ongoing donor to QC and QCOBA.
As a barrister by profession, he has received many pupils and students who are QC Old Boys into his chambers, bringing them up as a kindly instructor in serving the QC community. He served as Council Member of the Hong Kong Bar Association and had long been the Consultant Editor of the Hong Kong Law Reports and Digest. He is now an Hon Lecturer of the Department of Professional Legal Education of the University of Hong Kong (HKU).
Taking on the chairmanship of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health from 2017, Mr WONG advises the government on policies and works closely with the community in public education campaigns in the face of emerging challenges of diverse mental health issues amid healthcare manpower shortage, population ageing and cumulative stress from social unrest to COVID-19.
As an inspiration to QC boys, Mr WONG’s professional achievements, dedicated service to both the city and the QC community as well as leadership with mission and wisdom have enlightened so many brothers and members of the public in maintaining integrity, charity and humility as well as self-care and care for others for good health and mental health.
From a defender of justice to a carer of the vulnerable, from humble beginnings to a Head Prefect, with his strong faith and passion to serve, QC and QCOBA will be additionally honoured by his guidance in a new capacity in building stronger brotherhood to provide sustainable impetus for the development of the QC family to meet future challenges.
Officiating at the Annual Speech Day 2023 on December 8, 2023, Mr WONG Yanlung, SC, delivered his address on “Pursue excellence with panorama and physical and mental well-being”. He also took the lead to join QCOBA’s fund-raising exercise by “Labor omnia vincit” calligraphy works of Chinese paintings and calligraphy specialist Dr CHUI Pui-chee (1997) for a new education foundation, dedicating it to the alma mater as an appeal to QC boys for continued and comprehensive pursuit of excellence.
“QC is a government school, but it is a 161-year-old government school. We hope to build a support platform to enable the tremendous potential of our huge alumni community to be unleashed to provide support and empowerment, which might not be readily available from within the government school structure. So, Old QCs here and scattered asunder, time to get our acts together,” Mr WONG said.
The first-round auction comprising 160 unique calligraphy works in different fonts was held from March 25 to May 15, 2024 for fund-raising to establish the Education Fund as part of QCOBA’s celebrations for QC 160th Anniversary. “While private and Direct Subsidy Scheme schools raise the hurdles and advance the scratch line, it is increasingly difficult for QC to join the race as a government school. To maintain the QC legend, Old Boys should do our part to support the alma mater,” Mr WONG wrote in his letter to Old Boys.
The project manager and Hon Adviser, Mr Julian LAW Wing-chung, added that the Education Fund aimed to collate resources more systematically, develop opportunities for students with continuity and nurture talent in a forward-looking manner. Dr CHUI Pui-chee holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the China Academy of Art.
Three new and 22 incumbent Hon Advisers were appointed in 2023-25. The new Advisers are Dr LEUNG Ka-lau (Specialist in General Surgery), Mr Raistlin LAU Chun (Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism) and Mr Donald CHEN Yee (Executive Director (Banking Policy), Hong Kong Monetary Authority).
Speaking at the Appointment Session on December 8, 2023 prior to the Speech Day, Dr LEUNG and Mr LAU pledged to spare no effort to serve QCOBA and QC. Dr LEUNG highlighted that he plays badminton in QCOBA twice a week and would continue to promote sports. Mr LAU looked forward to having closer communications with Old Boys and students in future.
The Principal, Ms Yvetta Ruth LEUNG, commended the Hon Advisers as the solid backer and strong talent pool of QC. She urged students to carry on the QC mission. Representatives of the SC, major function teams and QCPTA as well as law freshmen and boys aspired to pursue law also attended the session.
The Advisers are part of the honorary body together with the two Hon Permanent Presidents, Dr Henry FOK Ying-tung and Dr Stanley HO Hung-sun, as well as the Hon Presidents, Mr Ronnie YU Chun-hong and Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC. QCOBA thanked the outgoing and incoming Advisers for serving QCOBA and the alma mater.
The Hon Adviser, Prof Joseph SUNG Jaoyiu, visited QC on December 12, 2023 during his brief return to town as the Senior Vice President (Health and Life Sciences) and Dean of Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.
The President, Mr James WONG Pongchun, expressed our gratitude to Prof SUNG for his ongoing valuable contributions to QCOBA and the alma mater as the Hon President for two consecutive four-year terms from 2015 to 2023, during which he advised QCOBA on strategic directions for development and sailed through the QC 155th and 160th anniversaries as well as challenges with the QC family.
The Principal, Ms Ruth LEUNG, and student leaders also attended the meeting with Prof SUNG and exchanged views on developing careers in Singapore and Hong Kong. They then accompanied him to take a closer look at the indoor rowing machines in the Student Activity Centre for fitness training especially during COVID-19 and listen to a brief performance by the string ensemble in the recently renovated music room.
Representatives of QCOBA, the SC and QCPTA visited the former Hon Adviser and former Principal, Mr KONG Shiu-chung, and Mrs KONG on January 27, 2024 to extend early Lunar New Year greetings with our care and warm wishes. The SC presented an exclusive set of products to Mr KONG prior to its launch at the Lunar New Year Fair.
Over 70 Old Boys, students, teachers and parents bid farewell to the Principal, Ms Ruth LEUNG; and the Assistant Principal, Mr YU Wai-keung, at their retirement after serving QC for six and 26 years since 2018 and 1998 respectively.
The retirement dinner aimed to express gratitude to the two QC servants who
went through thick and thin with the QC family, especially amid extraordinary and unprecedented events before and after COVID-19. We were particularly excited to note that Ms LEUNG was awarded Medal of Honour on July 1, 2024 after the Secretary for the Civil Service’s Commendation Award in 2022, and share the joy of Mr YU for his newborn grandchild.
Speaking at the dinner, Ms LEUNG and Mr YU were grateful for stakeholders’ extensive support over the years. Ms LEUNG appreciated long but candid exchanges with Old Boys and students at her arrival, so that she could quickly adapt to the QC vibes and aptly identify areas for attention. Mr YU said that QC is the second school he serves in his career.
He highlighted QCOBA’s support and care for the alma mater, providing valuable resources and abundant opportunities for students’ development.
Also officiating were the Hon Advisers, Mr CHOI Chee-cheong, Mr Peter LAI Hingling, Mr Michael CHAN Kee-huen, His Honour Judge Clement LEE Hing-nin and Dr CHENG Chi-man. Mr LAI commended the school leaders for ongoing and exemplary support to projects and facilities steered by Old Boys. HH Judge LEE and Dr CHENG appreciated the duo’s hard work in solving so many challenges along the way with patience and compassion.
The Hon Adviser, Mr Donald CHEN, officiated at the opening ceremony of the Annual Open Days 2024 “Marinus” on March 22, 2024. He also joined the calligraphy works fund-raising. He appealed to students for attention to detail, embracing challenges and failures as well as fostering teamwork.
In addition, the Hon Adviser and Head of the National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong), Mr YEUNG Tak-keung, officiated at the closing ceremony on March 23 and spoke on the power of sports, urging students to pursue their interest, take up activities and responsibilities as training and exercise regularly.
A new batch of QCOBA x DETERMINANT tees was launched at the Open Days. The local quality shirts brand made a welcome return after our collaboration for the QC 160th Anniversary Gala Dinner in May 2023. The tees, a new olive green tee with white print and a new black edition with baby blue print, with delicacy in design and material were sold out shortly.
The President, Mr James WONG, officiated at the Annual Swimming Gala finals on December 14, 2023 and encouraged students to maintain physical and mental health through ventures and learning at QC, which makes good boys better.
Member of the men’s bridge team of Hong Kong, China Abby CHIU Wai-lap (2001) and head coach Zia WAI Chiu-fai (2008) who won a gold medal at the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou returned to the alma mater on November 24, 2023 and met with Old Boys, students and staff.
Accompanied by their classmates, the District Officer (DO) (Kwai Tsing), Mr Huggin TANG, and the Convenor for Marathon of QCOBA, Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon, respectively, the QC family congratulated on their triumphant return at the welcome home reception. Members of the Bridge Club and student leaders also attended. The Queen’s community was overjoyed for their victory, manifesting “Labor Omnia Vincit”.
The duo contested with Old Boys at the Games Day 2024 bridge tournament on February 4, 2024. The basketball and plastic football tournaments were held on February 25, 2024 as well as November 11 and 12, 2023 respectively.
Some 50 members of the Marathon Team QC 2024 completed the 10km race, half marathon and marathon of the Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on January 21, 2024, with 37, eight and five enrolled members respectively. As the first attempt in the past decade to participate in all three categories, Marathon Team QC 2024 is its tenth appearance in the race as a team from 2012. Over 980 attendances of boys, Old Boys, parents and staff have joined the race since then.
At the invitation of the school, three alumni teams including the Hon Auditor, Mr TAM King-tong, participated in the AlumniParent-Teacher-Student 4x100m invitation relay in the Annual Athletic Meet (Final) on April 11, 2024 at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. The trio defeated all other teams and snatched all the top prizes. The President, Mr James WONG, presented the prizes. The junior champion of the Games Day 2024 basketball tournament represented QCOBA in the QCPTA 35th Anniversary 3x3 Basketball Match on March 9, 2024. Team QCOBA defeated staff, parents and students, winning the champion.
QCOBA extended congratulations to the QC yachting alumni teams, comprising 14 Old Boys on two vessels, on their achievements in the World Maritime Merchants Forum Young Members Committee Alma Mater Race at the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club on December 17, 2023, where the Astronomers’ Club team notched up the PHS second runner-up.
The Partner of KL&K Design and Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Designers Association, Mr KO Siu-hong (1995), hosted a sharing session on July 4, 2024 in the reminiscent Art Room on his career from a designer to an artiste and a curator. He had chats with the Art Club (where he was Chairman) members on his works, exhibitions and concepts behind.
Observation and exposure are key to maturity in visual arts. He advised students to cultivate empathy through public art and formulate their understanding and care for the community. Mr KO was awarded under the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism’s Commendation Scheme as one of the distinguished individuals with outstanding contribution to the development of arts and culture as well as creative industries in December 2023.
Three DOs officiated at the opening of the QC stall “The Causeway Dragon 120” at the 2024 Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair on February 4, 2024.
The DO (Kwun Tong), Mr Denny HO Lapki (1997), appreciated the Organising Committee’s thoughtful consideration in bidding for stall 120 to tie in with the campus address. The DO (Kwai Tsing), Mr Huggin TANG (2001) recalled the fond QC memories both on the basketball court and in debating. They appealed to QC boys to take part in more community services to learn more about our neighbourhoods.
The Principal, Ms Ruth LEUNG, encouraged students to equip themselves
and follow predecessors’ footsteps to contribute to our city. Also officiating at the opening were the DO (Wan Chai), Ms Fanny CHEUNG Ngan-ling, and representatives of the SC, QCOBA and QCPTA.
The Hon Advisers, Mr CHOI Chee-
cheong and Mr CHAN Yiu-wah, and over 140 participants attended the special screening of the documentary “To Be Continued”, with contributions from the QC History Museum, on October 14, 2023, followed by a seminar hosted by its director Dora CHOI and the Honorary Resident Writer of the Academy of Film of the Hong Kong Baptist University, Dr LO Wai-luk.
The QC family had a better understanding on the role of QC School Hall back in 1950s as a local landmark for performing arts. The documentary was supported by the Lord Wilson Heritage Trust and the Hong Kong Arts Development Council, and was premiered at the 47th Hong Kong International Film Festival 2023.
In 2024, QCOBA launched the QC Medical Training Scheme in collaboration with the QC Career and Life Planning Team to bring professional expertise home and give students aspired to pursue medicine an early taste through hands-on experience.
Over 100 Old Boys, students and parents participated in the Health Exhibition on March 2, 2024 as the first event. Upon training from some 20 medical alumni, about 30 trainees from Secondary Four and Five conducted health checks for some 50 parents and family members. Apart from the Body Mass Index, blood pressure, blood glucose and Amsler grid eye test, QCOBA partnered with the Chinese University of Hong Kong Jockey
Club Centre for Osteoporosis Care and Control and Asiahep Hong Kong to feature bone density assessment and hepatitis B testing respectively.
The Principal, Ms Ruth LEUNG, gave recognition to Old Boys in supporting students’ life planning as well as serving the family and the community. The Hon Adviser and President of the Hong Kong Medical Association, Dr CHENG Chi-man, advised parents on how to interpret and follow up the results while the other Hon Adviser, Dr LEUNG Ka-lau, shared his observations on students during COVID-19 and beyond.
Also officiating at the Health Exhibition included the Assistant Dean (Health Sciences Admissions) of the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the HKU (HKUMed), Prof CHUNG Pui-hong (1991 AL); President of Asiahep Hong Kong, Dr Kelvin LAM Longyan (1999); Immediate Past President of the Hong Kong Obesity Society, Dr TSUI Tsun-miu (1999); and Associate Consultant of the Department of Medicine of Queen Mary Hospital, Dr Garret LEUNG Man-kit (2005). They provided health advice to parents and career guidance to trainees.
As the second event, some 50 Old Boys and students got together at a mentorship session on May 11, 2024. The Hospital Chief Executive of Kowloon Hospital and Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Dr Chris TSANG Chichung (1987), and Specialist in General Surgery, Dr Ricky CHAN Wai-keung (1990 AL), compared and contrasted the work of the management and clinical service, highlighting how QC networks build mutual support in the professional circle.
Both from the Hospital Authority Head Office, the Chief Manager (Patient Safety and Risk Management), Dr Raymond CHEUNG Wai-man (1987), and the Manager (Nursing), Mr Kenny TSANG Chiu-cheung (2003), spoke on how frontline clinical experience facilitates quick adaptation in administrative work, especially special duties during COVID-19. The Assistant Dean of HKUMed, Prof CHUNG Pui-hong,
and the Research Assistant Professor of the School of Biomedical Sciences of the HKU, Dr Eric WONG Tin-lok (2005) delved into the multiple pathways from the public, private, clinical, academic to research sectors.
The Division Chief of the Division of Joint Replacement Surgery of the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology of the HKU, Dr Henry FU Chun-him (2002), and Registered Physiotherapist of Phyziowork
Physiotherapy Centre, Mr Justin CHEUNG Pak-hin (2019), gave insights on the key of cross-disciplinary collaboration to effective treatment for patients, especially on injuries and deterioration amid an ageing society. The Principal, Ms Ruth LEUNG, encouraged students to boost confidence, set goals and pursue their careers with brotherly support, leveraging the advantages of QC networks.
Concluding the Scheme, about 30 students, accompanied by alumni, visited
HKUMed on July 12, 2024. They had a feel of glaucoma (eye disease) under augmented reality simulation, discussed clinical data collected during medical consultation, and were briefed on the use of artificial intelligence in radiology as bioinformatics.
In addition, participants had the opportunity to conduct vaccination simulations on dummies under the guidance of the School of Nursing, where they were mostly satisfied by the frontline trials enabling them to have a better understanding on the necessary skills and patience in clinical practices. The Scheme was well received that students were engaged in early exposure to professional training arranged by Old Boys, prior to making an informed choice for their tertiary studies and beyond.
The Consultant of the Department of General Adult Psychiatry of Castle Peak Hospital, Dr CHENG Koi-man (1989), walked students and Old Boys through a visit to its mental health experience museum, Mind Space, on October 13, 2023. They studied the development of local psychiatric services, treatment and support to patients, including oral history presented by Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC. They also had first-hand experience on how patients feel under virtual reality simulation, followed by debriefing by peer support workers on their past symptoms and recovery journey, for boys to better understand, accept and respect mental health patients and cope with academic stress.
Secondary One entrants were guided in
a visit to the Safe Community Hub of the Government’s Inter-departmental Counter Terrorism Unit, the first experience centre under such theme in Hong Kong, on December 4, 2023. Students were encouraged to explore how members of the public should get prepared for and respond to violence to ensure personal and community safety, through virtual reality, augmented reality and flight simulation.
Secondary Five students visited the City Gallery on June 28, 2024 to keep abreast of the latest developments of town planning. They toured the exhibition “Building Hong Kong For Tomorrow”, where interactive exhibits showcase future infrastructure including the proposed Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands and how they reinforce Lantau’s edge as double gateway to the world and Greater Bay Area cities.
On the same day, the Hon Adviser and District Judge, HH Judge Clement LEE, led Secondary Five students to visit the Hong Kong Court of Final Appeal to learn more about the Judiciary as well as the heritage and architectural features of the historic building. Students toured court facilities and looked at precious historic artifacts, which equipped them with a deeper understanding on the rule of law.
The Hon Adviser and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Mr CHUA Hoi-wai, welcomed Secondary Four students to visit the Gerontech and Innovation Expo cum Summit 2023 opening on November 23. He encouraged juniors to study the technological products closely and explore innovative solutions to cater for the changing needs of the elderly especially their grandparents.
Member of the ExCom and Lecturer of the School of Chinese of the HKU, Dr TO Yeuk-hung, led Secondary Four students in a visit on January 31, 2024 to study its campus facilities. Students toured the Main Building and stopped by the Sun Yatsen Statue. They also visited the University Museum and Art Gallery to appreciate the poems and artworks in a new exhibition.
As PMQ docents, the Hon Adviser, Mr Michael CHAN Kee-huen; former Vice President, Mr Spencer IP Cho-ting; and Mr Alan YU Chi-lop (1970) led guided tours for Secondary One to understand the Central School, predecessor of QC, on January 18 and 26, 2024. Heritage spots included the foundation remains of the Central School, the granite steps and the rubble retaining wall since 1889, the entrance at Staunton Street with granite pillars and plinths as well as the exhibition room which was a living unit of the former Police Married Quarters.
These visits covered over 330 attendances across forms and contributed to the national and national security education, the Citizenship and Social Development curriculum and major concerns of the school.
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Some 40 Old Boys spoke at the Career Expo for Secondary Four and Five jointly held with the Career and Life Planning Team on July 4, 2024 on their learning and career experiences. The latest development opportunities across professions and disciplines in the public and private sector as well as entrepreneurship were discussed.
Award-winning singer-songwriter Hins CHEUNG visited QC on December 1 at the SC Singing Contest 2023 Final co-organised with QCOBA. Over 400 students, Old Boys and teachers were overjoyed by quality music.
Hins unveiled his proximity with QC as a past Tin Hau resident and a passer-by of QC. He was impressed by QCOBA’s close networks and strong support to the alma mater. He felt uplifted to see Cantopop continues to inspire the next generation and encouraged juniors to keep up their hard work, relax when stressed, act in concert and pursue their dreams.
Office-bearers, Members of the ExCom and the Hon Auditor 2023-25 were elected at the (96th) Annual General Meeting 2023 on September 16. The ExCom welcomed the Director of QCOBA (BC), Mr LAM Kai-pui (1970), visiting the ExCom on November 14, 2023.
Mr LAM said that QCOBA (BC) was looking forward to closer cooperation with QCOBA in Hong Kong so that Old Boys in Hong Kong who might depart for Canada could join the alumni family. QCOBA (BC) will also work closely with alumni circles in the United States in future. The President, Mr James WONG, welcomed the suggestions and contributions from overseas chapters, thereby maintaining liaison with overseas alumni and building better networks.
The Secondary One QC windbreaker donation ceremony was held on October 10, 2023, highlighting QCOBA’s support to students and the essence of lifelong fraternity. QCOBA will donate one QC windbreaker to every new entrant from 2022/23 school year for six consecutive years to honour the alma mater.
QCOBA sent Teachers’ Day regards and early Mid-Autumn Festival greetings to teachers, staff and janitors in recognition of their dedicated service and support to students’ learning and growth. We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of the acclaimed harmonica player and Hon Advisor of the Hong Kong Harmonica Association, HO Kit-fun (1964), in December 2023.
QCOBA appoints Hon Permanent Presidents, Hon Presidents and Hon Advisers who have rendered exceptionally good, valuable and outstanding contributions; exceptionally good and valuable contributions; and exceptionally good and valuable services to the Association or to the College respectively.
Hon Permanent Presidents are honour for life while the tenure of Hon Presidents and Hon Advisers are four and two years respectively.
Honorary Permanent Presidents
Dr Henry FOK Ying-tung (deceased)
Dr Stanley HO Hung-sun (deceased)
Honorary Presidents
Mr Ronnie YU Chun-hong (2021-25)
Mr WONG Yan-lung, SC (2023-27)
Honorary Advisers (2023-25)
Prof Joseph SUNG Jao-yiu
Mr CHOI Chee-cheong
Dr York CHOW Yat-ngok
Prof FOK Tai-fai
Mr Stanley AU Kai-kwong
Mr KWOK Kwok-chuen
Dr LAM Kin-chung
Mr Peter LAI Hing-ling
Prof YUEN Kwok-yung
Mr Michael CHAN Kee-huen
Mr Sunny LEUNG Wai-shun
Mr Eric CHEUNG Tat-ming
Mr CHAN Hung
Dr HO Koon-wan
Mr CHAN Yiu-wah
Mr YEUNG Tak-keung
His Honour Judge Clement LEE Hing-nin
Mr LO Ting-fai
Mr Julian LAW Wing-chung
Mr CHUA Hoi-wai
Dr CHENG Chi-man
Mr Alvin KWOCK Yin-lun
Dr LEUNG Ka-lau
Mr Raistlin LAU Chun
Mr Donald CHEN Yee
QCOBA shall elect Office-bearers and Members of the ExCom every two years to form the ExCom to manage the business of QCOBA. The Hon Auditor shall be elected every two years.
President
Mr James WONG Pong-chun (1976)
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)
Vice President for Education and Development
Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)
Vice President for Membership
Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)
Honorary Secretary
Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003)
Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015)
Vice President for Student Affairs
Honorary Treasurer
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)
Ex-officio Vice President
Honorary Auditor
Mr TAM King-tong (1984)
Ming-cheung (1996)
Trustees, QCOBA
Mr James WONG Pong-chun (1976)
Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)
Trustee, John Stokes Memorial Fund (QCOBA representative)
Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)
Holder of Certificate of Compliance and Club Liquor Licence
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)
Manager, Secretariat
Mr Jacky CHOW Hong-ho
QCOBA shall conduct an election and make nomination for appointment as two Alumni Members of the QC School Management Committee (QCSMC) according to its Constitution. The term of office shall be two school years and may be re-nominated, beginning on the date on which the Member is nominated as a Member of the QCSMC. A person shall not serve as an Alumni Member for more than three consecutive terms.
Alumni Members (2022-24 academic years)
Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003)
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)
Administration and Finance Sub-committee
1. To manage premises and personnel of QCOBA, including Queen’s College Old Boys’ Memorial Hall, the Manager and other part-time staff of the Secretariat and Caterer.
2. To ensure statutory compliance, including the Certificate of Compliance under the Clubs (Safety of Premises) Ordinance and the Club Liquor Licence issued by the Liquor Licensing Board under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance.
3. To manage accounts of QCOBA and QCOBA Evening School.
4. To scrutinise and approve financial proposals $10,000 or below; and advise on those above $10,000 proposed by Members of the ExCom prior to tabling at the ExCom.
5. To develop a sustainable financial model to better address needs of QCOBA and QC.
6. To regularly review investment portfolio and strategies.
Vice President for Administration and Finance
Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)
Deputy Convenor for Administration and Finance
Mr Ben CHAN Kai-bun (2000)
Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)
Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)
Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)
Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)
Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei (1996)
Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon (2008)
1. To coordinate in the study, preservation and promotion of the history and heritage of QC.
2. To follow up the suspension of QCOBA Evening School in collaboration with the QCOBA Evening School Management Committee.
3. To maintain liaison with QCOBA Secondary School.
4. To oversee the development of Stanley Ho Astronomical Observatory (QCOBA).
Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)
Deputy Convenor for Education and Development
Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)
Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)
Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)
Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)
Dr TO Yeuk-hung (1995)
1. To regularly review membership registration and subscription fee.
2. To manage membership database.
3. To organise recreational events, including the Games Days.
4. To organise alumni networking events, including the Professional Gatherings, under the career support programme, Bond QC.
5. To steer in the production of souvenirs.
6. To maintain liaison with overseas chapters of QCOBA and other alumni organisations.
7. To maintain liaison with alumni organisations of sister schools.
Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)
(1) Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)
(2) Mr Ronald POON Ho-lun (1998)
Convenor for Social Service
Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei (1996)
Members
Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)
Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)
Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)
Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)
Mr Tony LI Chung-yin, SC (1996)
Mr Alvin SIT Ming-cheung (1996)
Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)
Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming (1988)
1. To maintain close liaison with the SC and other student organisations.
2. To organise events on career guidance and life planning under the career support programme, Bond QC, as well as miscellaneous visits.
3. To support the SC in mega events, including the Open Days and the Lunar New Year Fair.
4. To reflect views of Members and Old Boys on student affairs and student development.
Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)
Mr Darren MAK Tik-hong (2020)
Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)
Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho (2008)
Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)
Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)
Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)
Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)
Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015)
Mr Sam YUNG Chi-hang (2022)
1. To support the ExCom and all Sub-committees in coordinating strategic planning and public relations.
2. To coordinate information and publicity disseminated on various platforms.
3. To launch products and campaigns.
4. To coordinate external relations.
Convenor for Corporate Communications
Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho (2008)
Deputy Convenor for Corporate Communications
Mr Sam YUNG Chi-hang (2022)
Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)
Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang (2003)
Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)
Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)
Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)
Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam (2015)
Mr Darren MAK Tik-hong (2020)
1. To support the ExCom and all Sub-committees in all legal matters.
2. To establish a new education foundation to collate resources and nurture talent for QC.
3. To regularly review the Constitution.
for Legal Affairs
Mr Tony LI Chung-yin, SC (1996)
Deputy Convenor for Legal Affairs
Mr LI Pak-hei (2008)
Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat (1999)
Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin (1988)
Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)
Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)
Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu (2013)
Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung (2017)
Dr TO Yeuk-hung (1995)
Terms of Reference
• To steer in organising the Annual Dinner and closely monitor related issues.
Convenor for Annual Dinner
Mr Alvin SIT Ming-cheung (1996)
Members
Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah (2000)
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak (1988)
Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun (2004)
Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting (1996)
Marathon Organising Committee
Terms of Reference
Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung (1989)
Mr Ben CHAN Kai-bun (2000)
Mr Darren MAK Tik-hong (2020)
• To steer in organising the Marathon Team QC and closely monitor related issues.
Convenor for Marathon
Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon (2008)
Student Assistants (2023-24)
Jason CHAU Pak-yu (2026)
King KWONG Yu-chung (2026)
Marcus LAM Fung (2026)
Matthias LEE Chi-wang (2026)
Linus LI Hin-lam (2026)
Isaac LI Sze-chai (2026)
Queen’s
Lucas LING Tsz-kit (2026)
Vincent NG Ka-wing (2026)
Samuel YIP Chi-hang (2026)
Cardi CHAN Tsz-kiu (2027)
Cyrus LUI Lok (2027)
Elvis TSE Wai-hin (2027)
Mr James WONG Pong-chun
Mr Kenny CHENG Kin-yat
Mr Kevin CHU Kai-ming
Mr Wilson CHEUNG Wai-yin
Mr Gilbert CHONG Heung-wah
Ms Yvetta Ruth LEUNG
Mr Terence LEE Ho-wang
Mr Peter CHAN Cheong-tak
Mr Aaron LAM Cheuk-lun
Mr Gordon CHAN Ka-ho
Mr Keating LEUNG Hay-ting
Mr LI Pak-hei
Mr Steve CHEUNG Kwan-kiu
Mr Ronald POON Ho-lun
Mr Adrian MAK Tze-chung
Mr Tony LI Chung-yin, SC
Mr Kenneth YIU Kwok-hung
Mr Philip CHUNG Ching-kei
Mr Ben CHAN Kai-bun
Mr Nathan LAW Kwan-hon
Mr Benjamin WONG Ngai-lam
Dr TO Yeuk-hung
Mr Alvin SIT Ming-cheung
Mr Darren MAK Tik-hong
Mr Sam YUNG Chi-hang
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