去年，我們以「乘風破浪，迎難而上」為題，見證同學們一次又一次的突破自我：有人從校園劇場走向大型舞台，有人勇奪全港科學比賽金獎，有人遠赴海外龍舟賽場並代表香港摘下佳績。

這些都正正體現了「乘風破浪」的精神：遇困難，不退縮；面挑戰，敢向前。正如愛迪生（Thomas Edison）所言：「我們最大的弱點在於放棄。追求成功的最有效方法，就是再試一次。」這份精神，值得我們在新學年繼續薪火相傳。

「揚才展賦」——認識自己，勇敢發揮

每個人都是獨一無二的。語文、科學、藝術、體育，甚至人際交往與領導能力，每一種才華都是上主安排的禮物。關鍵在於：你是否願意勇敢展示？史蒂夫·喬布斯（Steve Jobs）曾說：「成就偉大工作的唯一方法，就是熱愛你所做的事。」 只有懷抱熱情，才是真正發揮潛能的開始。

不要害怕失敗，因為每一次跌倒，都是點亮自己才華的契機。

「力學求進」——努力學習，循序漸進

才華若無後天努力，就猶如一把未經打磨的寶劍，難以鋒利。學習的道路並不輕鬆：數學題目或許艱澀、英文單字或許難記、歷史年代表或許冗長，但只要記得「『未』之力量」（The Power of Yet）——今天做不到，並不代表永遠做不到。

「Yet」這個字，提醒我們把挫折變成希望：

• ⁠「我還不會」，代表未來還有進步的空間；
• 「我還沒成功」，意味著繼續努力便有可能達到；
• 「我還在學習」，正是每個人成長的軌跡。

因此，遇到挑戰時，請把「做不到」改成「還沒做到」。每一次堅持，都是未來成就的基石。

願我們明才人在新學年勇敢展示所長，不斷精益求精，燃亮自己，也照亮他人。

湯皓勛校長
2025年9月1日

Unleashing Talents, Striving for Progress

Last year, under the theme “Riding the Wind and Soaring to Growth”, we witnessed students breaking through their own limits again and again: some journeyed from the school theatre to the professional stage; others triumphed with a gold medal in a territory-wide science competition; still others traveled overseas to dragon boat races, representing Hong Kong and achieving remarkable results.

All these vividly embody the spirit of “riding the wind”, when facing difficulties, do not retreat; when facing challenges, dare to move forward. As Thomas Edison once said, “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” This spirit deserves to be carried forward as we enter the new school year.

“Unleashing Talents” — Know Yourself, Dare to Shine

Each person is unique. Language, science, arts, sports, interpersonal skills, leadership—every talent is a gift. The key is: are you willing to courageously express it? Steve Jobs once remarked, “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” True potential shines only when fueled by passion.

Do not fear failure, for every stumble is an opportunity to unlock your brilliance.

“Striving for Progress” — Learn Diligently, Advance Step by Step

Talent without hard work is like an unpolished sword—it cannot be sharp. The path of learning is never easy: math problems may be tough, English vocabulary may not stick, history timelines may feel endless. Yet remember the *Power of “Yet”*: what you cannot do today does not mean you will never achieve it.

The word “yet” transforms setbacks into hope:

• ⁠“I can’t do it yet” means there is room to grow;
• ⁠“I haven’t succeeded yet” means persistence may bring achievement;
• ⁠“I’m still learning” is the true mark of growth.

So when you face challenges, replace “I can’t” with “I can’t yet.” Every act of persistence becomes the foundation of future success.

May our Mingchoians, in this new academic year, show your strengths boldly, strive for excellence unceasingly, shine your own light—and illuminate the path for others.

Principal Tong Ho Fun
September 1, 2025