Wide range of events to mark school anniversary
The year 1851 saw Britain's splendid Great Exhibition as well as the deaths of literary giants Mary Shelley, James Fenimore Cooper and artist J. M. W. Turner.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the world - in Britain's new colony of Hong Kong - St Paul's College and its primary school were founded. The two schools are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year. They have prepared a busy programme to observe this special milestone with many of the events being open to the public.
The festivities kicked off on November 10, when a one-day exhibition introduced visitors to the schools' achievements and their future. Secondary students transformed 17 classrooms into display venues, which provided a glimpse of their college's history, and information about its teaching staff, pupils, facilities and activities. The day also featured various outdoor events such as first-aid and life-skills demonstrations by the college's Red Cross members and scouts, respectively. There were also performances by its archery and judo clubs, a musical show and English debating sessions.
Radio St Paul's, launched by the college, went on air for the first time that day.
A concert, jointly organised by primary and secondary students, will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre's Grand Theatre on November 24 at 7.30 pm. It is already a sell-out.
St Paul's will organise a reunion dinner for its alumni at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on December 16.
The celebrations will reach a climax on December 22 with a carnival at St Paul's College, where game booths, a lucky draw, a charity sale and outdoor performances will be featured. Admission is free.
