Press Release
Falling in Love with Classics
Classics Out Loud Competition Awards Ceremony 2021
Language Out Loud (LOL) by THiNKSeries, in partnership with the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), has completed successfully. The competition targets pupils at the age of 6 to 12 and is open to school nomination and individual participation. This year, over 40 schools registered to participate in the competition. Through LOL, pupils can explore and present their own interpretations of selected classic stories; they can unleash their potential by reading, thinking and writing, and putting their good work on public display through Zoom.
LOL is a campaign and competition that celebrates and promotes the use of language arts among primary students in Hong Kong, and to boost their confidence in their ability to read and interpret English. Apart from the sponsor, SCOLAR, that provides valuable resources in the competition, LOL is also proudly supported by Cultural Agents at Harvard University, Wiseman Education and Fun and Friends; this allows for the enrichment of this collaborative learning experience by incorporating a global perspective.
LOL’s objective is to create a pleasurable language learning environment, providing opportunities for primary students to unleash their curiosity in the world of a classic novel. It aims to not only be a competition, but a cultural celebration, and hopes to inspire student growth and enjoyment outside of school settings.
Through this campaign, THiNKSeries aims to “connect, extend and challenge the perspectives of our next generation to become global citizens”.
The LOL Awards Ceremony was held on 17th July 2021 at SummerFest Central Harbour to celebrate the efforts and wonderful works of participants. Over 20 schools, 60 students and 120 parents attended the ceremony to share the joy and glory of participants and winners. The ceremony includes prize presentation, guest sharing, performances from winners, and display of winners’ work in different forms.
The competition was divided into four categories, from Primary One to Primary Six students, plus an open category. Various prizes were presented to acknowledge students’ creativity, scene interpretation, outstanding performance and eloquence:
- Category I (Beginner; Primary 1-2)
- Category II (Intermediate; Primary 3-4)
- Category III (Advanced; Primary 5-6)
- Category IV (Open)
- Best Read Aloud Award:
- The content that incorporates variations in rhythm, pitch, tone, volume, eye contact, questions and comments to produce a fluid and enjoyable presentation.
- Best Scene Interpretation Award:
- The content that represents understanding of the scene, exploiting high-level knowledge and reasoning for scene prediction.
- Best Presentation Award:
- The content that exhibits the mastery of presenting and processing information to the audience.
- Most Creative Award:
- The content that conveys ideas with the best use of imagination and creativity.
- Best Performance Award:
- The content that presents the best use of language and language arts.
- People’s Choice Award:
- The content that is the most voted by the general public as their favourite piece presented.
“We were very glad to see the active participation of students joining the event, as well as the high number of views and votes,” said Sandra Lam, LOL 2021 Coordinator. A total of 1,120 entries were received, and these videos were viewed 140,885 times. The total number of public votes reached 34,347. “Winners of the People’s Choice Awards should be very proud of themselves.”
The highlight of the ceremony was sharing and demonstration from winners, which was met with continuous applause and praise from the audience. “All participating teachers, students and parents enjoyed the exemplary performances and shared the fruits of triumph,” said Regina Heung, LOL 2021 Student Workshop Trainer.
We feel very proud of students’ active participation and high quality work. Congratulations to all winners!
| Award | Name | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT I | People's Choice Award | Yip Wing Kwan | St Stephen's College Preparatory School |
| CAT II | Kaitlyn Kam | St. Stephen's College Preparatory School | |
| CAT III | Huang Yanning & Wong Keifer | St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School | |
| CAT IV | Matthew KHOO Ka Shing | St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School |
| Award | Name | School | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAT I | Best Read Aloud Award | TORIBIO, Mareie Hailey Servita | St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School |
| Yiu Tsz Yin Ariadne | St. Rose of Lima's School | ||
| Kwok Sofie | Marymount Primary School | ||
| Outstanding Performance | Wen Ka Nap | Yan Chai Hospital Choi Hin To Primary School | |
| Lee Matt | W F Joseph Lee Primary School | ||
| Chan Hui Ching | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Yeung Long Fung Noah | Diocesan Boys' School Primary Division | ||
| Ma Yuet Sum | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| CAT II | Best Scene Intepretation Award | Tang Yuen Hei Shannon | St. Stephen's College Preparatory School |
| Lam Tsz Kiu | St. Francis of Assisi's Caritas School, Shek Kip Mei | ||
| Chu Chun Nok | Jordan Valley St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School | ||
| Best Presentation Award | Kaitlyn Kam | St. Stephen's College Preparatory School | |
| Lo Ming Fai | W F Joseph Lee Primary School | ||
| Alexi Wenz Montifalcon | Jordan Valley St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School | ||
| Outstanding Performance | Chan Tsz Yu | Free Methodist Bradbury Chun Lei Primary School | |
| Tansley Alfred & Low Chin Fung | Tin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School | ||
| Lee Cheuk Yin Koen | St. Stephen's College Preparatory School | ||
| TAM HO YEE | Sham Tseng Catholic Primary School | ||
| Leung Ka Yu | St. Peter's Catholic Primary School | ||
| Leung Si Chai Jay | W F Joseph Lee Primary School | ||
| CAT III | Most Creative Award | Ng Bui Ka Bella | W F Joseph Lee Primary School |
| Yu Hoi Lam | Jordan Valley St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School | ||
| Tow Hiu Yan | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Best Presentation Award | KING Stephie & KING Sophie | St. Stephen's College Preparatory School | |
| Yung Hoi Long & Gao Yui Sze Eunice | Mary of Providence Primary School | ||
| Law Tsz Ching Abby & Leung Chung Yee Angie | St. Rose of Lima's School | ||
| Best Performance Award | Wan Cheuk Lam | HHCKLA Buddhist Wong Cho Sum School | |
| Huang Yanning & Wong Keifer | St. Joseph's Anglo-Chinese Primary School | ||
| Cheung Kei Tung Sophie | S.K.H. Yan Laap Primary School | ||
| Outstanding Performance | Eva Phagami | Pui Tak Canossian Primary School | |
| Chiu Cheuk Wing Cherish | St. Rose of Lima's School | ||
| Fung Yu Hei Audrey | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Tsui Sze Yan | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| JONES Charlotte Cheuk Ying Pryce & BOGACHEVA Polina | Sir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School | ||
| CAT IV | Most Creative Award | Wong Kwan Lam Reyna | St Paul's Convent School (Primary Section) |
| Lam Sze Ching Lainey | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Lai Yik Tung Audrey | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Best Presentation Award | Matthew KHOO Ka Shing | St. Andrew's Catholic Primary School | |
| Yeung Sze Ching Leanne | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Wong Ching Tung Zareen | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Best Performance Award | Yeung Hau Yee | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | |
| Ren Yunlan Yolanda | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Pang Nga Lai Alyssa | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Outstanding Performance | Chan Chung Ling | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | |
| Wong Ka Hay Charlotte | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Hui Pak Yu Cadence | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | ||
| Brandon Young ALTO | St. Stephen's College Preparatory School | ||
| Lau Sze Ching | Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section |
| Award | School Name |
|---|---|
| Best Participating Schools | Free Methodist Bradbury Chun Lei Primary School |
| Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section | |
| W F Joseph Lee Primary School | |
| Sam Shui Natives Association Huen King Wing School |
About THiNKSeries and Language Out Loud
THiNKSeries is a charity founded in 2007 by Clement Chung and aims to “connect, extend and challenge the perspectives of our next generation to become global citizens”. For more information regarding THiNKSeries and its vision, please visit thinkseries.org
LOL is a campaign and competition organised by THiNKSeries that celebrates and promotes the use of language arts among primary students in Hong Kong, and aims to boost their confidence in their ability to read and interpret English. LOL 2021 incorporated pedagogy from Pre-Texts by Professor Doris Sommer, the Director of the Cultural Agents Initiative at Harvard University, which helped facilitate a creative, global and collaborative learning experience.
LOL’s objective is to create a pleasurable language learning environment, providing opportunities for primary students to unleash their curiosity in the world of classic novels. It aims to not only be a competition, but a cultural celebration, and hopes to inspire student growth and enjoyment outside of school settings.