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Buddhist Yip Kei Nam

Memorial College English Newsletter

Issue No.4

Address: Cheung Ching Estate, Tsing Yi Island, N.T.
Telephone: 2495 3363 Fax: 2433 9009
Email: ykn-mail@byknmc.edu.hk Webpage: http://www.byknmc.edu.hk

The epidemic has lasted for more than a year, and face-to- Principal’s Address
face teaching has been suspended for a prolonged period. This
has indeed brought unprecedented challenges to both teachers and
students alike. Online learning has become the new norm for everyone, but most of the engaging campus activities have been
cancelled under this new norm - as a result, many are experiencing feelings of helplessness.
Unhappiness is often a test in life. As “attitude determines
height”, a person’s attitude is definitely a crucial factor in
achieving great accomplishments. What kind of “attitude” do we
need in order to deal with this epidemic?
I remember that Venerable Sik Hin Hung, our school
supervisor, once shared with us the “Basic Life Skills” for a
successful life, including the four basic skills:
Devotion: Cultivate interest, enjoy the process, have
ideals, and devote yourself to life.
Perseverance: Make up your mind first; you have to
endure, go through trials, and achieve success.
Reflection: Need to know self-study, habitual reflection,
distinguish right from wrong, and increase wisdom.

Kindness: Learn with an open mind, show care, live in harmony, and
make good connections.

I once heard a speech by a successful person regarding perseverance;
this particular quote resonated with me: “Towards a long-term goal, stick to
your passion, even after failure, you can still work tirelessly, and treat life as
a marathon instead of a sprint.” Therefore, students, you must make up your
minds before setting your goals. You may encounter many difficulties during
this period, but you must be patient and persevering. Be wary not to forget the
original intention. Just like a marathon, the journey is long and weary, and it
is easy to give up. You may often consider giving up, but as long as you keep
working hard to reach the end, keep persevering, you will
eventually succeed. These experiences and tests will surely
benefit you throughout your life.
I sincerely hope that all of you reflect on your own
gains and losses during this period and strive towards the
goals you have set for yourselves with a persevering attitude,
believing that success is in front of you.
Cheer up!
Mr So Ka Leung
Principal

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