The registry is a charity that provides free access to genetic screening and consultation for the underprivileged, high-risk breast cancer patients and their families.

In Hong Kong, one in 20 women will develop breast cancer at some stage, with an increasing number in the younger age group. The percentage of women with breast cancer under 40 in Hong Kong is double that of Caucasian women.

Among the highlights of the 'Think Pink, Wear Pink!' week were the Pink Plankmob, Pink Morning Tea, Pink Ribbon Sale and Wear Pink Day.

The Pink Plankmob involved people lying like planks of wood. It was performed twice - once during both the primary and secondary school lunch breaks - and helped to spread the message on campus. Students and teachers - all wearing pink - joined the fun on the spot and 'planked' in the shape of a breast cancer ribbon to the sound of singer Pink's Perfect.

Images of this Pink Plank will go viral soon and help raise awareness on an even greater scale. Throughout the week, student and teacher volunteers sold limited-edition pink ribbons, sponsored by Est?e Lauder, and then people wore them all week to show their support.

The Pink Morning Tea event was held on the last day, October 28. Delicacies such as ribbon-shaped cookies and pink muffins were sold, and they were snapped up by the students and teachers. Our school's parents' association and teachers generously donated the ingredients, while a large number of students helped to bake and sell these treats.

Both students and teachers wore pink outfits on Wear Pink Day on October 28.

Kowloon True Light School

Kowloon True Light School marked its 140th year with its 32nd athletics meet, held at Kowloon Tsai Sports Ground on October 22 and 24.

In her opening speech, the principal, Mrs Sandra Hon, invited the cheering teams to support their houses. This helped boost the students' enthusiasm and morale, with the fine weather also playing an important role.

The second day, when most of the finals were held, was especially exciting.

The cheering teams chanted their slogans loudly and showed great skill in their dance routines. They waved brightly coloured accessories, which they designed themselves.

The highlight of the meet was a new event, the inter-class relay, in which each team fought for the glory of its class.

The guest-of-honour, Mr Robbie McRobbie, the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union's head of community and development, gave the closing speech.

He congratulated all the students involved in the meet. He said good preparation was important.

'Failing to prepare is preparing to fail,' he said. He encouraged students to be well-prepared before they did anything. This would lead to success, he added.

Red House were the overall champions, while Green House claimed the best cheering team award.

The event was a huge success. All the students had great fun.

Connie Ip Ka-man, 5B

Methodist College

We had a gorgeous day celebrating the 53rd anniversary of founders' day at Methodist College, in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon.

The celebration, held last month at Methodist Church, Kowloon, also included a graduation and prize-giving ceremony.

The special guests were the Reverend Yuen Tin-yau, Reverend Chan Tak-cheong, Dr Brian Hollingworth and Mrs Rosemary Hollingworth, Reverend Geoffrey Senior and his wife, and Reverend J. Michael Franklin and Mrs Jenny Franklin. Our principal, Miss Emily Wong Pui-yi, also participated in this joyful occasion.

The scripture lesson, sermon and prayer, provided by Dr Hollingworth and the Reverend Chan, highlighted that 'our life is more important than fortune'. We learned that we should give - and not just earn and save - as much as we can. The message was uplifting.

Miss Wong then delivered her annual school report. She said she was delighted that students did well in the public examinations and had outstanding results in economics, biology and mathematics, in particular.

Miss Wong said the school planned to enhance teaching effectiveness to acknowledge students' needs on study skills and goal setting.

Afterwards, the Reverend Senior shared his experiences about learning Putonghua and teaching in a Chinese Bible School.

This was followed by the presentation of certificates and prizes to graduates and students who achieved outstanding performances. Presentations of long-service awards were also made to teachers and non-teaching staff members who have contributed to our school for 15 years or more.

After a performance by the Methodist College's choir and orchestra, we sang the college song and the Reverend Franklin gave the benediction. The wonderful day certainly provided us all with many happy memories.

Wong Oi-man, 5W