Finding God in All Things
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
At Wah Yan, we believe that spiritual development is a highly, if not the most, important part of the holistic development of an individual. Our Pastoral Committee is committed to nurturing spiritual growth in every Wahyanite.
A day at Wah Yan begins with a morning mass and a prayer before the first lesson. Examen is practised every day to cultivate gratitude, reflection and MAGIS. Besides IVE, all students take Religious Formation or Life Education lessons to discuss, contemplate and appreciate life, depending on their religions. Catechism and Confirmation classes are provided for teachers and students alike, should they intend to learn about the Catholic faith.
Throughout the year, we follow our Catholic traditions in Eucharistic Celebrations, Way of the Cross and saying of the Rosary, alongside monthly benedictions and Taize prayer sessions, and retreats. Religious elements are scattered around the campus for students to discover, such as our Chapel, the Spiritual Walk, statues of St. Ignatius and of Our Lady, the stained glass and many more. Wahyanites take pride in serving religious communities like our Catholic Association, Altar Service, Catholic Choir, Christian Life Community and Legion of Mary. MAGIS excursions to Cambodia and Lantau Island are held annually. Wahyanites take pride in serving religious communities like our Catholic Association, Altar Service, Catholic Choir, Christian Life Community and Legion of Mary. MAGIS excursions to Cambodia and Lantau Island are held annually for in-depth reflection of life.
Spiritual Growth at Wah Yan permeates every aspect of school life. Religious elements are scattered around the campus for students to discover, such as our Chapel, the Spiritual Walk, statues of St. Ignatius and of Our Lady, the stained glass and many more. Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm is applied in different subjects and activities to encourage Wahyanites to better themselves through reflection. Life planning helps students with discerning life choices.
With all these, Wahyanites continue to grow spiritually and better themselves even after graduation and leaving Wah Yan.
Men For and With Others
SERVICE LEARNING
Stated in our school song, ‘to serve the Lord God in the love of our neighbour’ captures the essence of service learning in Wah Yan: ‘Love’ and ‘Serve’. Our value-oriented programme encourages Wahyanites to apply classroom knowledge to social commitment through serving their families, neighbours and society. Through serving, we nurture empathetic Ignatian leaders with a particular concern for the poor and neglected, for we are men for and with others.
Cultivating Sportsmanship through Sports Appreciating the World through Music
SPORTS & MUSIC
We value sports as an integral part of our holistic approach to education. Our sportsmen excel in both sports and academic studies. In our sports programme, not only do we emphasise physical development, but also the mental side, for we treasure perseverance, leadership and sportsmanship. A true Wahyanite is one who ‘does not boast in victory and does not sulk in defeat.’ We also uphold a ‘Music for All’ policy as the bedrock of our aesthetic education, as we believe in the power of music in stimulating spiritual growth.
Fraternise, Lead and Advance
STUDENT ADVANCEMENT
At Wah Yan, we believe that every man has the potential to be a leader, as exemplified by the abundance of field leaders among our alumni. Based on this vision, we dedicate to the cultivation of leaders with an expansive, global mindset. We do not only provide leadership training to our elite student leaders, but for all. We encourage all students to take the lead whenever possible.
Fraternise, Lead and Advance
STUDENT ADVANCEMENT
At Wah Yan, we believe that every man has the potential to be a leader, as exemplified by the abundance of field leaders among our alumni. Based on this vision, we dedicate to the cultivation of leaders with an expansive, global mindset. We do not only provide leadership training to our elite student leaders, but for all. We encourage all students to take the lead whenever possible.
For our elite student leaders, we offer additional support in advancement opportunities. Well supported by the wider Wah Yan community, Wahyanites are regular awardees in outstanding student elections both locally and internationally. Besides, we back our student leaders in applying for scholarships offered by the most renowned universities in the world, including Oxbridge and the Ivy League Schools.
We believe that leaders of the 21st century must possess a global perspective. To facilitate that, we organise exchange programmes with our friends all over the world. Recent destinations include the United States, the United Kingdom, Russia, Hungary and Singapore. We encourage all students to participate in these programmes, both as travellers and as hosts. Financial assistance may be available for students who show exceptional potential in leadership.
We also devote ourselves to being actively engaged with the Past Students Association, Junior Alumni Council and Club of Graduates to preserve lifelong fraternity for all Wahyanites.