BE DEDICATED and try your best in every task you take on - this principle has made Joanne Lo Wing-fai of Diocesan Girls' School the South China Morning Post Student of the Year.
The 17-year-old, who scored nine straight As in the HKCEE this year, outshone the other 14 finalists and won the Student of the Year award with her all-round achievements and sparkling personality.
'I guess it was the confident way I presented my ideas during the interview that impressed the judges,' she said.
'I always bear in mind the philosophy of giving my best in everything I do and not think about the outcome.' The panel of judges, comprising Acting Director of Education Elaine Chung Lai-kwok, Education Commission Chairman Rosie Young Tse-tse and South China Morning Post Education Editor Winnie Chung, was impressed by Joanne's eloquence and her analytical mind.
'She is very composed and logical. We were impressed by the way she presented her arguments,' Ms Elaine Chung said.
As a devoted debater, Joanne found debating a magnificent exercise which trained her way of thinking and her communication skills.
'Debating helps to develop one's wit and ability to think in a sensible and logical way,' said Joanne, who started debating in Form Three and is now leading the English and Chinese school debating societies.
