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Ryan Lau Wai-ka (aged 9), Lutheran Tsang Shing Siu Leun School
Last month, I joined a Chinese-speaking competition with my schoolmates. Our coach promised that if we won, she would share a secret that she had never told anyone before.
My teammates and I practised very hard every day. In the end, we won the competition! Our coach was nervous because she had to keep her promise. When we heard the secret, we laughed loudly together. Do you want to know what the secret was?
Eden Lai (aged 9), Nord Anglia International School Hong Kong
Earlier this month, I travelled to Sapporo, Japan, and had an incredible time.
We stayed at a beautiful hotel for two nights. We headed out for some snowboarding.
I was extremely proud because they promoted me to Rider 3, which is the highest snowboarding level!
While snowboarding, I learned to ride powder and complete a mid-air 180, which made me overjoyed.
On our final day, we did some shopping before heading to the airport to fly home. Overall, it was an incredibly enjoyable experience filled with wonderful activities.
Chan Yau-ning (aged 10), King George V School
Do you ever wonder why some chess players cry after a game?
It’s not just about losing. Imagine pouring all your time, energy and focus into something and then watching it slip away with one mistake.
Chess isn’t just a game of pieces; it’s personal. One bad move, and it’s done. The pressure and expectations all crash in at once. When someone like Magnus Carlsen, a former chess world champion, breaks down after a loss, it’s not weakness; it’s just real. That’s someone who cares.
Sometimes, crying is your mind saying, “That meant something to me.”
