Congratulations to Joanne, Grade 6, for winning Upper Primary Runner-Up in the 2024 Mandarin Speaking Competition! Below is her reflection of the event: 

Today, I am honored to share with you the exciting news that I have obtained the General runner-up of the 2024 Mandarin Speaking Competition in the category of upper primary in Hong Kong!

Firstly, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my mentor, Ms. Liu. Thank you for guidance and support, you provided me with the stage to showcase my skills and challenge my limits. Secondly, I also want to thank my teachers and Grade 6 classmates for their encouragement. Every round of applause and word of encouragement was the driving force that propelled me forward, allowing me to persevere and improve throughout the competition!

During this competition, I learned a great deal. I met students from different schools and exchanged views on Mandarin learning, which also affirmed the belief that “friendship comes first, competition second.” Although I was the runner-up, this experience is invaluable to me. It is not just an honor but also a motivation that spurs me to continue striving and breaking through my own barriers.

I believe that every effort will be transformed into a precious experience in the journey of my life!

5月25日，我在2024年第二十四届全港普通话演讲比赛总决赛中，取得了「高小组全港总亚军」的好成绩！
首先，我要向我的指导老师——刘老师，表示最诚挚的感谢。感谢您的协助和为我介绍了展示自我、挑战自我的舞台。其次，我也要对鼓励我的老师和同学们表示感谢，每一次的掌声和鼓励都是我前进的动力，让我在比赛中勇往直前，不断进步！
在这次比赛中，我学习到了很多，也遇见了不同学校的同学们，交流了我们对普通话的看法，这也验证了“友谊第一，比赛第二”的意义。虽然是亚军，但这对我来说是一个宝贵的经历。它不仅仅是一份荣誉，更是一种激励，促使我继续努力，不断提高突破自己。我相信，每一次的努力都将转化为我人生旅途中的宝贵经历！
未来的道路还很长，我会带着这份荣誉，继续前行。我期待着在学习和生活中遇到更多的挑战，并将其转化为成长的机会。同时，我我希望与大家一起分享这份喜悦和成长的经历，让我们继续努力！

Joanne, Grade 6