The Power of Positive Education
In the 2024 Paris Olympics Games, athletes from across the globe demonstrated excellence in their sport which signified years of hard work, as well as a remarkable sense of sportsmanship. In particular, Hong Kong epee fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai, despite her injuries and having a rough start, overcame great odds and brought home the first Olympic gold medal won in Paris. Her perseverance and resilience have inspired us all.
Athletes qualifying for the Olympics are unquestionably the elites in their own sport, but what sets a champion apart from the rest ultimately comes down to mental agility— a flexibility of mind to anticipate or adapt to uncertain or changing situations.
It is with this aim in mind that our school strives to implement positive education and inculcate in students these positive traits. According to Dr. Martin Seligman, often referred to as the “father of positive psychology”, positive psychological traits are built on one’s own strengths, and can be categorized into six virtues: humanity, courage, temperance, justice, transcendence and wisdom. These positive character traits are not innate gifts but qualities we have to set our mind to developing over time through hard work and patience. Research shows that being able to leverage these positive character traits can boost one’s resilience and self-confidence in the face of challenges and setbacks.
Our school has always prioritized students’ physical and mental health. We believe implementing positive education is key to boosting students’ resilience and mental agility in their quest for knowledge.
We hope our students will continue to explore and develop positive character strengths, unleash their potential in their pursuit of knowledge and personal growth and take small but firm, consistent steps towards their own personal goals.
Principal Chung Yiu-kee
