The most beautiful time of the year
Tullia Catriona Fraser 2A
The end of our exams not only marked the end of the first semester, it also represented the beginning of one of the highlights of our year, Christmas .
As usual the celebration began with the Christmas Mass. In his homily, Father Devos reminded us of the true meaning of Christmas; that Christmas was not only about receiving presents, but it was also about giving and sharing. His speech was timely and inspirational. We then cheerfully sang hymns and Christmas carols to celebrate the occasion.
Shortly after the Mass, the Form Six Farewell Ceremony was held. As the first batch of students to participate in the HKDSE, the Form Six students were scheduled to leave school and begin revision right after Christmas. Despite their worries about their immediate future, they nevertheless managed to put on a good show for us all. They reviewed their happy years with us and also took the opportunity to express their gratitude to the teachers who had guided them all the way through.
The choir then concluded the formal part of the day by performing for us. They sang famous Christmas songs and added a few dance moves which amused us greatly. The atmosphere amongst the schoolmates was all very merry and joyful.
After all this excitement, everyone then returned to their respected classrooms to hold class parties! We all had a wonderful time with our schoolmates and teachers, and it was really nice, too, to see ex-students visiting classrooms catching up on memories, renewing friendships and telling their past teachers how they were succeeding at college and at work.
What Father Devos said was right. Christmas is not just about receiving it is also about sharing, and sharing may not mean just materialistically, but also spiritually. Sharing togetherness, happiness and joy really does makes for a perfect Christmas, the most beautiful time of the year.
Cheerful Santas
Fascinating ensemble performance by Senior Choir
This is the body of Christ
Cherish every moment of happiness