Press Release

Falling in Love with Classics

Classics Out Loud Competition Awards Ceremony 2021

Language Out Loud (LOL) by THiNKSeries, in partnership with the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR), has completed successfully. The competition targets pupils at the age of 6 to 12 and is open to school nomination and individual participation. This year, over 40 schools registered to participate in the competition. Through LOL, pupils can explore and present their own interpretations of selected classic stories; they can unleash their potential by reading, thinking and writing, and putting their good work on public display through Zoom.

LOL is a campaign and competition that celebrates and promotes the use of language arts among primary students in Hong Kong, and to boost their confidence in their ability to read and interpret English. Apart from the sponsor, SCOLAR, that provides valuable resources in the competition, LOL is also proudly supported by Cultural Agents at Harvard University, Wiseman Education and Fun and Friends; this allows for the enrichment of this collaborative learning experience by incorporating a global perspective.

LOL’s objective is to create a pleasurable language learning environment, providing opportunities for primary students to unleash their curiosity in the world of a classic novel. It aims to not only be a competition, but a cultural celebration, and hopes to inspire student growth and enjoyment outside of school settings.

Through this campaign, THiNKSeries aims to “connect, extend and challenge the perspectives of our next generation to become global citizens”.

The LOL Awards Ceremony was held on 17th July 2021 at SummerFest Central Harbour to celebrate the efforts and wonderful works of participants. Over 20 schools, 60 students and 120 parents attended the ceremony to share the joy and glory of participants and winners. The ceremony includes prize presentation, guest sharing, performances from winners, and display of winners’ work in different forms.

The competition was divided into four categories, from Primary One to Primary Six students, plus an open category. Various prizes were presented to acknowledge students’ creativity, scene interpretation, outstanding performance and eloquence:

  • Category I (Beginner; Primary 1-2)
  • Category II (Intermediate; Primary 3-4)
  • Category III (Advanced; Primary 5-6)
  • Category IV (Open)
Best Read Aloud Award:
The content that incorporates variations in rhythm, pitch, tone, volume, eye contact, questions and comments to produce a fluid and enjoyable presentation.
Best Scene Interpretation Award:
The content that represents understanding of the scene, exploiting high-level knowledge and reasoning for scene prediction.
Best Presentation Award:
The content that exhibits the mastery of presenting and processing information to the audience.
Most Creative Award:
The content that conveys ideas with the best use of imagination and creativity.
Best Performance Award:
The content that presents the best use of language and language arts.
People’s Choice Award:
The content that is the most voted by the general public as their favourite piece presented.

“We were very glad to see the active participation of students joining the event, as well as the high number of views and votes,” said Sandra Lam, LOL 2021 Coordinator. A total of 1,120 entries were received, and these videos were viewed 140,885 times. The total number of public votes reached 34,347. “Winners of the People’s Choice Awards should be very proud of themselves.”

The highlight of the ceremony was sharing and demonstration from winners, which was met with continuous applause and praise from the audience. “All participating teachers, students and parents enjoyed the exemplary performances and shared the fruits of triumph,” said Regina Heung, LOL 2021 Student Workshop Trainer.

We feel very proud of students’ active participation and high quality work. Congratulations to all winners!

 AwardNameSchool
CAT IPeople’s Choice AwardYip Wing KwanSt Stephen’s College Preparatory School
CAT IIKaitlyn KamSt. Stephen’s College Preparatory School
CAT IIIHuang Yanning & Wong KeiferSt. Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese Primary School
CAT IVMatthew KHOO Ka ShingSt. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School
 AwardNameSchool
CAT IBest Read Aloud AwardTORIBIO, Mareie Hailey ServitaSt. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School
Yiu Tsz Yin AriadneSt. Rose of Lima’s School
Kwok SofieMarymount Primary School
Outstanding PerformanceWen Ka NapYan Chai Hospital Choi Hin To Primary School
Lee MattW F Joseph Lee Primary School
Chan Hui ChingSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Yeung Long Fung NoahDiocesan Boys’ School Primary Division
Ma Yuet SumSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
CAT IIBest Scene Intepretation AwardTang Yuen Hei ShannonSt. Stephen’s College Preparatory School
Lam Tsz KiuSt. Francis of Assisi’s Caritas School, Shek Kip Mei
Chu Chun NokJordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Best Presentation AwardKaitlyn KamSt. Stephen’s College Preparatory School
Lo Ming FaiW F Joseph Lee Primary School
Alexi Wenz MontifalconJordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Outstanding PerformanceChan Tsz YuFree Methodist Bradbury Chun Lei Primary School
Tansley Alfred & Low Chin FungTin Shui Wai Methodist Primary School
Lee Cheuk Yin KoenSt. Stephen’s College Preparatory School
TAM HO YEESham Tseng Catholic Primary School
Leung Ka YuSt. Peter’s Catholic Primary School
Leung Si Chai JayW F Joseph Lee Primary School
CAT IIIMost Creative AwardNg Bui Ka BellaW F Joseph Lee Primary School
Yu Hoi LamJordan Valley St. Joseph’s Catholic Primary School
Tow Hiu YanSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Best Presentation AwardKING Stephie & KING SophieSt. Stephen’s College Preparatory School
Yung Hoi Long & Gao Yui Sze EuniceMary of Providence Primary School
Law Tsz Ching Abby & Leung Chung Yee AngieSt. Rose of Lima’s School
Best Performance AwardWan Cheuk LamHHCKLA Buddhist Wong Cho Sum School
Huang Yanning & Wong KeiferSt. Joseph’s Anglo-Chinese Primary School
Cheung Kei Tung SophieS.K.H. Yan Laap Primary School
Outstanding PerformanceEva PhagamiPui Tak Canossian Primary School
Chiu Cheuk Wing CherishSt. Rose of Lima’s School
Fung Yu Hei AudreySacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Tsui Sze YanSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
JONES Charlotte Cheuk Ying Pryce & BOGACHEVA PolinaSir Ellis Kadoorie (S) Primary School
CAT IVMost Creative AwardWong Kwan Lam ReynaSt Paul’s Convent School (Primary Section)
Lam Sze Ching LaineySacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Lai Yik Tung AudreySacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Best Presentation AwardMatthew KHOO Ka ShingSt. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School
Yeung Sze Ching LeanneSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Wong Ching Tung ZareenSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Best Performance AwardYeung Hau YeeSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Ren Yunlan YolandaSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Pang Nga Lai AlyssaSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Outstanding PerformanceChan Chung LingSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Wong Ka Hay CharlotteSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Hui Pak Yu CadenceSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
Brandon Young ALTOSt. Stephen’s College Preparatory School
Lau Sze ChingSacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
AwardSchool Name
Best Participating SchoolsFree Methodist Bradbury Chun Lei Primary School
Sacred Heart Canossian School Private Section
W F Joseph Lee Primary School
Sam Shui Natives Association Huen King Wing School

About THiNKSeries and Language Out Loud

THiNKSeries is a charity founded in 2007 by Clement Chung and aims to “connect, extend and challenge the perspectives of our next generation to become global citizens”. For more information regarding THiNKSeries and its vision, please visit thinkseries.org

LOL is a campaign and competition organised by THiNKSeries that celebrates and promotes the use of language arts among primary students in Hong Kong, and aims to boost their confidence in their ability to read and interpret English. LOL 2021 incorporated pedagogy from Pre-Texts by Professor Doris Sommer, the Director of the Cultural Agents Initiative at Harvard University, which helped facilitate a creative, global and collaborative learning experience.

LOL’s objective is to create a pleasurable language learning environment, providing opportunities for primary students to unleash their curiosity in the world of classic novels. It aims to not only be a competition, but a cultural celebration, and hopes to inspire student growth and enjoyment outside of school settings.