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趙聿修紀念中學

Chiu Lut Sau Memorial Secondary School

地址：香港新界元朗體育路 7 號 電話：2477 8237 傳真：2474 7319 電郵：clsmss@edb.gov.hk 網址：https://www.clsmss.edu.hk/

Principal’s Message 2019-2020 年度

第二期校訊

Dear Alumni, Parents and Friends,
Since early February, all schools have experienced a once-in-a-life-time
turbulence due to the COVID-19 infection. Schooling has been suspended for
nearly four months. Yet, learning never ceases even during the class suspension
period. In this Newsletter, we are going to delve into how CLSMSS supports
‘suspending classes without suspending learning.’ There are articles that illustrate
how our students learn beyond classroom, and how our teachers strive to
inculcate positive values and healthy messages in students through inspiring
activities and projects.
While the coronavirus pandemic is life-threatening, bringing overwhelming
anxiety, fear and uncertainties to all of us, it has taught us valuable lessons. Let’s
learn from the bravery of the unsung heroes in Hong Kong, in particular, the
compassionate healthcare staff and courageous medical practitioners, who are
making quiet sacrifices to heal and save the infected patients. Let’s learn from the
acts of kindness and selflessness of Hong Kongers and people in every corner of
the world. We witness numerous donations of face masks, hand sanitizers, medical supplies, meal kits, rent relief,
free learning resources, free online concerts and musicals, free online virtual tours, free download of library books,
etc., to people in need. In our CLSMSS family, our alumni have expressed their care and concern for the school by
their generous donations of surgical masks and hand sanitizers, while members of our Parent-teacher Association
have warmly donated $10,000 to the school as Anti-epidemic Fund. As it is said in the opening of ‘A Tale of Two
Cities’, ‘It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.’ These kind acts are heart-warming, bringing us ‘hope’ in
the face of adversity. Let’s learn that kindness is everything in the worst of times, and is one of the few things we
have control over. So let’s choose to be kind in a time like this and to be hopeful amid very tough circumstances.
The sudden emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic reminds us that adversity is inevitable in life. We may face
failures, broken relationships, health concerns or even natural disasters. What is the secret to overcoming adversity?
I have read an article on bbc.com titled ‘Sisu: The Finnish art of inner strength’ – it introduces the concept of ‘sisu’,
a unique Finnish spirit which encompasses extreme perseverance and dignity in the face of adversity. ‘Sisu’ in
Finnish means inner strength in a task that for some may seem hopeless. It refers to endurance, willpower, tenacity
and resilience. In this era, I reckon it is essential to learn how to face adversity with courage and determination. A
positive outlook on life is what we need. We must realize that difficulty is not designed to derail us, but to develop
us. A positive mindset is essential. Positive thinking doesn’t mean ignoring life’s less pleasant situations. It means
that we approach unpleasantness in a more positive way. It means we keep looking for the good in every problem
or difficulty. I love the quote of Helen Keller ~ ‘Keep your face to the sunshine and you will never see the shadows’,
for it is the embodiment of this approach to life. It is true that we cannot change the world, but we can choose to
have a positive mindset, which is the secret to a meaningful life, the secret to happiness. I hope all of us will have
the stamina to withstand any storm that life brings and the tenacity to triumph even in moments of unrest and
uncertainty.
‘Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.’ ~ Vivian Greene
May GOD shower His abundant blessings upon us and Hong Kong.
Ms LEE Siu-yuk Hilda
Principal
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