Youth College (International) Newsletter - Issue 8 (Jul 2025)

Advancing to the WorldSkills Competition - Four YCI Engineering Students Successfully Selected for Mechanical Engineering CAD Hong Kong Team
工程學四子成功入選港隊 進軍CAD機械繪圖「世界技能大賽」

After a two-year hiatus, YCI's engineering students shone at the Hong Kong WorldSkills Selection Competition for Mechanical Engineering CAD category. Four first-year students earned recognition for their outstanding performance, and they will represent Hong Kong at the 2026 WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai. This technical competition tests precision and innovation in computer-aided design. YCI will continue to leverage its strengths in cultivating talent in mechanical engineering, supporting students in refining their skills, and preparing a new generation of engineers in Hong Kong.

暌違兩屆後,「世界技能大賽香港選拔賽」CAD機械繪圖項目強勢重啟!這項技術競賽考驗選手在電腦輔助設計中的精確度與創新力。當中我們的四位工程課程一年級生,在選拔賽中憑藉優異表現獲得大會嘉許。其後,他們更將再接再厲,代表香港出戰2026年上海世界技能大賽,與全球頂尖技術人才同場競技!祝願他們能旗開得勝的同時,YCI將繼續發揮優勢,培育優秀機械設計人才,助力參賽者精進技能,為香港未來工程發展儲備新生力量。

DVB (Engineering) Students Crowned Champion at AI Innovation Competition by EdUHK
工程課程學生榮獲香港教育大學「人工智能及創新科技比賽2024-2025」冠軍

Our Engineering students have claimed the Champion title at the Artificial Intelligence, Innovation and Technology Competition 2024-2025, organized by The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK). Competing against 10 shortlisted teams from prestigious secondary schools, our winning team captivated the judging panel with their groundbreaking project— "AI-based Road Defect Detection Digital Twin System". Their solution stood out for its innovative approach, technical sophistication, and real-world applicability, demonstrating how AI can enhance urban infrastructure and public safety.

香港教育大學主辦的「人工智能及創新科技比賽2024-2025」近日落幕,YCI工程課程參賽團隊憑藉其「AI-based Road Defect Detection Digital Twin System」佳作從全港知名中學隊伍中脫穎而出,奪得冠軍。 YCI參賽作品採用人工智慧技術,能高效識別道路裂縫、坑窪等缺陷,其創新性、技術成熟度和實際應用價值獲得評委一致認可。這項技術不單展現了人工智慧在提升城市基礎設施管理和公共安全方面的潛力,為智慧城市建設提供了新的技術思路,也體現了同學將課堂專業知識轉化為實際創科應用的卓著能力。

DVB (Engineering) Students Shine at Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Competition
工程學子閃耀Samsung 「Solve for Tomorrow 2024-25」大賽





Adding to their impressive accolades, our Engineering students have secured the 2nd Runner-Up title at the prestigious Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, triumphing over 170+ competing secondary schools across Hong Kong. This outstanding achievement underscores our students' innovative thinking, perseverance, and technical expertise, as well as the unwavering mentorship of our dedicated teaching team.

在香港三星集團主辦的「Solve for Tomorrow 2024-25」科技創新大賽中,YCI工程課程學生從全港170餘所參賽學校中脫穎而出,勇奪季軍殊榮。為這項享譽全球,旨在發掘青年創科人才的精英比賽再添新彩。 YCI參賽團隊巧妙融合課堂所學與前沿科技,其研發專案「The Road-Twins」因創新性、實用性和技術成熟度獲得評委會高度評價。學生們展現出將理論知識轉化為實際解決方案的卓越能力,充分彰顯了工程教育的實踐價值。

Celebrating Excellence: Design Students Triumph at PolyU Design HATCH Awards
設計學生在「PolyU Design Hatch Awards 2025」大放異彩


We are pleased to announce the remarkable accomplishments of our Design students at the “PolyU Design Hatch Awards 2025”. We extend our warmest congratulations to Choi Cheuk Tung, Kaylee for receiving “The People's Choice Award”, a testament to her creative vision and ability to resonate with audiences. Equally commendable is Lam Wing Yee, Wendie's achievement as 2nd Runner-Up, recognized by the judging panel for her exceptional design work. These achievements reflect not only the students’ hard work and innovation but also the unwavering support and guidance of our design teachers.

設計課程二年級學生在「PolyU Design Hatch Awards 2025」中取得卓越成就。蔡卓彤(Kaylee)榮獲「The People’s Choice」,其創意視野與引起觀眾共鳴的能力獲得了評審一致肯定;同時祝賀林詠儀(Wendie)憑藉出色的設計作品勇奪季軍,評審團對其表現給予高度讚揚。這些殊榮不僅展現了同學們的勤奮與創新精神,亦同時體現了教學團隊的專業指導與支持。

Golden Achievement: YCI Students Win Big at World Mathematics Invitational
金榜題名──YCI 學生於「WMI世界數學邀請賽2025」得佳績

We are thrilled to announce that our talented students have excelled at the World Mathematics Invitational 2025, bringing home 1 Gold and 6 Bronze medals! Their hard work, dedication, and teamwork truly paid off. A huge congratulations to everyone who participated—you've made us all so proud! A big thank you to our amazing teachers who helped make this possible.

本院學生才華橫溢,於「WMI世界數學邀請賽2025」榮獲「一金六銅」亮眼成績! 如此驕人成績, 實是學生辛勤努力、團結一心的奮鬥成果。在此再次熱烈祝賀各位參與者,同時感謝團隊老師的帶領,讓我們與有榮焉。
From left to right: Teacher Kevin; Bronze Award winners FUNG Ho Yee, CHAN Kwan Yui, and LEUNG Hoi Yan (representatives); Gold Award winner POON Wai Ying; Teacher Dickson.
左:老師 Kevin、中:(銅獎得主代表)馮皓頤、陳君睿、梁凱茵、(金獎得主)潘慧盈、右:老師 Dickson
Design Year 2 student Poon Wai Ying, Gold Award winner
圖為金獎得主,設計課程二年級生潘慧盈

Celebrating Excellence in Writing: Asia-Pacific English Writing Competition 2025
工程課程學生「2025亞太區中學生英文寫作大賽」包攬金獎及總冠軍

Left: Yau King Yin Tyler, Right: English teacher Mr. Alex
左: 邱敬然同學, 右: 英文老師 Mr. Alex
We are thrilled to announce the outstanding achievements of our students in the Asia-Pacific English Writing Competition 2025 (Senior Secondary division)! Our Engineering Year one student, Yau King Yin Tyler has made us immensely proud by securing the Gold Award and being crowned the Overall Champion—a remarkable testament to his creativity and mastery of the English language. Additionally, Ngai Chi Yeung Ernest and Nasim Rumjahn have both earned Bronze Awards, showcasing their exceptional writing talents. Their success highlights the dedication and hard work of both the students and their mentors.

在剛剛落幕的2025年亞太英語寫作大賽(高中組)中,YCI工程課程一年級學生邱敬然憑藉出色的文學創造力與扎實的英語功底,一舉斬獲金獎及總冠軍殊榮。此外,同屬一年級的林靖嵐和二年級學生魏致楊亦分獲銅獎,展現出亮眼的寫作才華。 YCI學子此次在文學領域國際賽事中脫穎而出,充分體現了DVB多元並重的教育理念,展現出同學們博雅不凡的人文素養。

YCI Students Sweep Five Major Awards at YC Project Competition
YCI學生於「YC Project Competition」勇奪五大獎項





At the recent "YC Project Competition", YCI students showcased their creativity, sweeping five major awards. For design projects, the "CLP Upcycling Fashion Show" and "Vintage Hong Kong - Fusion of Time" projects won second and third prizes, reinventing old items with unique design and blending tradition with modernity. The engineering projects "The Road Twins" and "Smart Homes, Limitless Living" leveraged AI and IoT technology to address community needs, earning third prize and the Most Community-Serving Project award. YCI's all-round excellence across design and engineering demonstrated their students' ability to innovate and make a real impact.

在剛落幕的「YC Project Competition」中,YCI 學生揮灑創意,游刃自如,一舉包攬五大獎項,耀奪全場。此次比賽,YCI共派出四隊勁旅。其中,設計課程以「CLP Upcycling Fashion Show」 和「 Vintage Hong Kong - Fusion of Time」力奪亞、殿兩獎。這兩項設計均聚焦升級再造理念,糅合傳統與現在,以獨特設計工藝與美學視角為舊衣舊物巧添潮流新風尚,獲得現場一致好評。而工程課程創科之作「 The Road Twins」 以及「 Smart Homes, Limitless Living」亦推陳出新,以AI及IoT科技為工程設計賦能,靈活運用所學,關注社區所需,分別斬獲季軍及最服務社區項目。

DVB (Sport) Students Excel in Ultimate Fitness Challenge
運動課程學生於「青年學院體能極限挑戰賽」奪季



Facing fierce competition from 6 elite squads at Youth College's Ultimate Fitness Challenge, our DVB (Sport) team triumphed as 2nd runner-up—a remarkable achievement against some of the fittest contenders. Their medal-winning performance demonstrated perfect synergy of strength, stamina and strategy. With only two teams finishing ahead of them, this victory proves their dedication to athletic excellence. Every drop of sweat and hour of training paid off in this high-energy challenge.

在青年學院舉辦的「終極體能挑戰賽」中,YCI運動課程學生與六支青年學院精英隊伍同場競技,最終勇奪季軍。這場高強度賽事不僅考驗參賽者的體能極限,更是一場戰術策略與團隊配合的全面交鋒。在YCI參賽隊員身上,我們看到了新世代運動的新範式——不再只是肌肉體力的較量,更是專業智慧的比拼。YCI同學把課堂上學到的運動科學知識轉化為賽場上的競爭優勢,將專業訓練與理論實踐完美結合,印證了運動學子們追求卓越的體育精神。

Engineering Student Snatches Silver at Cross-Strait Youth Skills Competition
工程學生於海峽兩岸青年技能邀請賽勇奪銀獎

At the recently held "2025 Cross-Strait, Hong Kong and Macau Youth Skills Invitation Competition" in Shanghai, Year 1 engineering student, Shao Ying Kuen, represented Hong Kong and secured a silver medal. During the competition, Shao demonstrated his mastery of engineering skills learned in the classroom, such as CAD drafting and 3D printing.

工程課程一年級學生邵應權在剛剛於上海舉行的「2025年海峽兩岸暨香港、澳門青年技能邀請賽」中代表香港出賽,勇奪銀獎。比賽過程中,邵同學將課堂所學之CAD 繪圖、3D打印等工程技能付諸實踐,與兩岸三地高手同場過招。