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This site is built specially for old students of Queen Elizabeth School (152 Sai Yee Street, Kowloon, Hong Kong). Find out the latest news from us here in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and meet your long lost fellow classmates and schoolmates in cyberspace! Our Association is managed by a group of enthusiastic and energetic QES graduates serving as Board of Directors, who serve a two-year term when elected. Election is done once a year at our Annual General Meeting held at Toronto, Ontario. We keep a database of all our members and publish the Association Newsletter at least two times a year. We organize several functions every year to give our members a chance to meet and reminisce. We also maintain active contacts with other QESOSA Chapters around the world. Be sure to check out our Recent Events and Bulletin Board for the latest news. The lastest issues of our newsletter can also be downloaded from our Newsletters page. Enjoy! If you are a QES old student, please sign our Guestbook. Your comments are always welcome! You may also send a message to us via email at support@qesosaont.ca. Thank you! This site is best viewed using Internet Explorer V5.0 or above and with text size set to 'medium'. Screen resolution is best set at 1024 x 768 or 800 x 600 minimum. If your screen cannot display Chinese characters, please install the Chinese Language Pack (Traditional) for your internet browser.

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Happy 90th Birthday Dr. Hinton!

We are so happy for the few days with Arthur*…                                                       Reported by Nancy K. Tang (65FA) Arrival Day We arrived at Heathrow early in the morning of April 17th, 2008 after an all-nighter over the Atlantic. The drive to Chesterfield, a mere three and a half hours, was not without incidents, but we arrived safely at 10 Ridd Way just short before 1:00 p.m. Arthur was already waiting by the large front window in his dining room, wondering whether he should start lunch without us! We were happy to see he was in good spirit. Shortly after, the three of us were having lunch at one of his favourite restaurants by the lake, within walking distance from his home, enjoying a rare afternoon of warm sun in England. His wound from the second operation in January was almost healed and he only used the cane as a precaution when he went out. After lunch, we had a leisure walk around the little lake, greeted by a few neighbours walking their dogs and a couple of water fowls swimming peacefully by. It was comforting to know that Arthur was feeling his strength coming back to him. Later at home, we gave Arthur his Birthday presents and also a gift from Susan Wong (FA61). He read with muse and affection the Birthday card from the FA65 graduates in Toronto, Ontario. He excitedly told me how surprised he was to receive emails and greetings from students around the globe throughout the week. He had a tentative plan for the next day. After his hospital visit in the morning, we would visit the countryside and small towns nearby. Then we would meet his daughter and son-in-law for dinner at a restaurant midway between Arthur’s home and theirs. Arthur’s Birthday Arthur woke us up at eight (Please don’t be alarmed, after being with us in Toronto a few times, Arthur knows we are late sleepers. As long as he knows where the juice, cereal, bread, butter, jam and toaster are, he is good at taking care of himself in the morning until I get up and make the coffee! ) and he already had set the breakfast table – juice poured, croissants being warmed in the oven, and coffee ready.  To show my appreciation and partly cover my embarrassment, but truly from the bottom of my heart, I flew to his side and gave him a big hug and yelled, “Happy Birthday!” We opted to drive him to the hospital rather than letting him drive himself while we waited at home. Actually I delegated the driving to James as I can only handle an automatic! Honestly, after being the navigator during our stay, I wonder how many tense moments James had actually given Arthur with his driving! The fact was, it was quite a challenge for James to drive a standard transmission car after forty years, and on the ‘wrong’ side of the road, not to mention the various sizes of the numerous  roundabouts, if you know what I mean… For the next couple of days, while sitting at the back seat, I heard many times Arthur spoke with his usual gentle voice, “Take a right turn here but keep left!” or “ It’s best to stay on this side of the road!” At the hospital, the doctor gave Arthur a clean bill of health after a short visit. His infection was all gone, but Arthur preferred to have his dry bandage on just to protect his ankle for a little longer. That we totally agreed. So with the three lighter hearts, we made our ways to the Peak District National Park, to test once again, James’ driving skill on windy and winding roads. We were up at Stanton-on-the-hill through steep and curved one-lane served as two-lane roads, passing through farms and acres of rolling hills and tranquil dales, a real English countryside reminding us of some British movies, like “Sense and sensibility” or “Little women”. We had lunch at another Arthur’s favourite place, the Lathkil Hotel. Our table by the window overlooked the valley below. There were endless green pasture with stoned walls (My 2007 trip-mates to Kentucky, USA: remember our trip there and Cecilia Chu, our FA65 friend, told us about the walls created by the skilled stonemason from Ireland?) with lots of pheasants running around. There were also horses, all covered with blankets and sheep, round and plump as the shearing season had not begun. After treating Arthur to his Birthday lunch, we stopped by Bakewell and bought a Bakewell pudding, recommended by Helen Cheng (FA66) as a must-try! This ‘pudding’ is definitely a pie - with crust and filling! Had the Brits got confused all that time and call it a ‘pudding’ instead! The ‘Birthday Boy’ treated us to a wonderful Italian dinner in Matlock Bath where we met Hedy Ann and Bob for the first time. He was very jubilant that day, counting the number of telephone calls he had been receiving from old students. He chatted with Savio Lee (FA64) in California in the morning. At home after dinner, with a broad smile on his face, he told us by the phone message from Mi Ki Kan (FA57) in Toronto, he listened to Susan Kan’s angelic voice singing Happy Birthday to him! Packing Day The previous day, we had a very lovely tour of the Chatsworth, the Stately home of the Duke of Devonshire. We felt it was only right for us to offer our help to Arthur with his packing since our visit had kept him busy for many days. On this rainy Sunday, Arthur finally gave in and let us helped him with some packing.  Having stayed in this ‘little bungalow’ for eighteen years and with so many books, gifts and memorandum collected through the years, it was not easy for him to downsize to a one bedroom apartment. James went up to the attic to sort out the last bits of stashed away and we made room in his garage for future storing. Then we sorted out a few boxes for Hedy Ann to pick up in the afternoon for her future garage sale. Visit to Woodland Padlocks in Wolverhampton When Arthur suggested that we could visit the Woodland Padlocks on the last day of our visit, we gladly complied.  Arthur’s future home is in a retirement complex run by the Quakers. The Padlock Flats is in a very nice and serene surrounding in the town of Wolverhampton, about 2 hours’ drive away. We met with the very friendly staff and even visited the home of one of his soon-to-be new neighbours. It was good to know he will be joining the weekly gathering of German speaking group and he will be among some theatre loving neighbours. Later in the afternoon, after shopped and bought the two major appliances, stove/oven and freezer/fridge, Arthur is another step closer to begin his new life in the new home, in a new town, meeting and making new friends. Good-bye, Arthur It was not easy to say good-bye but we were delighted to spend his 88th Birthday with him.  We also know that we will meet again soon, if not in Hong Kong by November, then in Canada which he plans to visit after his Hong Kong trip, maybe in 2009! Arthur, we cannot wait to see you again! Have an exceptionally happy year of being 88 years young! *I have been feeling kind of awkward to call Dr. Hinton by his first name even for the last several years he has repeatedly insisted that we should. I made a conscience effort after I learnt this common practice of addressing everyone by their given names in senior complex has its benefits.                                        Check out the photo gallery for James and Nancy's visit to Mr. Hinton here!

Mi Ki and Susan Kan was our gracious host who took a bunch of QES schoolmates and Dr. Hinton to their beautiful home for a "warm up" Welcome Party. Then they had a dinner gathering at a Mississauga restaurant and everybody had a great time. You can view some of the Welcome Party pictures here.

The following article was written by Nancy Tang when she and husband James visited Dr. Hinton's hometown in 2008 on his 88th Birthday. How time flies!
This year marks the 90th Birthday of Dr. Hinton! We wish him good health from the bottom of our hearts!

Exploring Chemainus while vacationing with the FA66 group at the Inn of the Sea Resort, Nanaimo

James HK and Nancy Tang arrived to join them

Dr. Hinton's favourite bench by the water's edge

Only meal time would get everybody together

So much choices, even for breakfast!

And Elisha likes eggs!

And...there is food on the coffee table!

Dr. Hinton: I hope you are not going to finish everything on the table!

Elisha has to hide outside to enjoy his steamed crab!

A rare picture of busybee leader Kinsley Lo!

Canoe trip at Sai Kung Camp? Re-living a dream of years gone by!

Happy campers on waters

Need a flashlight!

This is how we did the action to this song in the good old days!

And I can do this!

After a while, the sun finally rises at 5:20 a.m.

Dr. Hinton took a break from eating and smiles at the camera!

Another break from eating to take a picture of other students

Davideo with his catch of the morning!

My dinner...best to steam, so fresh!

A strange find while digging clams

Snack time - LB's home made sweet dumplings

Picnic at Gold Stream Park

Yummy! Sweet dumplings are almost ready...

Quiet and peaceful...

And then, dinner time!!!

Camp fire is burning, camp fire is burning, draw nearer, draw nearer...

Dr. Hinton, remember when...

Waiting for mashmellows...

Campfire song-singing time!

A stroll in the Beacon Park, Victoria

For once, Dr. Hinton is not the subject of our shoot

Both Kinsley and his better half, Terry, deserves a break

What a model!

Look, he's here!

I want to be in the picture too!

Two long time friends sharing a joyous moment!

What's so interesting?

I've got to take this shot!

Smile, Patrick and Julie!

Wow, he is so friendly!

After the double expresso at the Marina Cafe, a walk down the pier to enjoy the B.C. sun!

Spring is here!

My favourite teacher!

Gone with the wind?

Nothing much, just a typical B.C. scenery...

From Sea to Sky!

The FA66 group in front of Empress Hotel, Victoria

Capturing the sunset in Victoria

What a beautiful sunset!

Victoria, the capital of B.C., at dusk

Lights on!

In Vancouver by the Fraser River with Miranda Leung, Dr. M.C. Poon (Calgary) and wife

Richmond Olympic Oval already in service

Inside the Olympic Oval, most likely won't be here next year (2010)

Look out for more pictures of our 20th Anniversary activities!

Our Joint-School BBQ Event was successfully held at Milliken Park in Toronto on June 14, 2009. Over 100 people
attended and everybody had a great time enjoying the good weather, good food and of course good company. Dr.
Hinton was at hand to grace the event and helped in the cake-cutting ceremony to celebrate the 20th anniversary of
QESOSA Ontario. Below is a few selected pictures from the event day and more will follow. Visit this site often as
news and photos of various events are updated.

While Mary Chiu has an inside job

Jackie Chiu hard at work (with Moo-moo apron, no less!)

Tracking Dr. Hinton: Vancouver Click on the thumbnail to see the full-sized picture.

Over 100 people attended the BBQ event!

Dr. Hinton chit chatting with old boys and girls. He looks as young as ever!

Watermelon time!

Good time are enjoyed by everyone

James So pays us a rare visit

Picture with Dr. Hinton

Another group shot

The QESOSA Ontario 20th Anniversary cake

Dr. Hinton with some committee members

Cake cutting ceremony

In conjunction with our 20th Anniversary celebration, we are also raising funds for the QESOSA Ontario scholarship fund. Embrace Quality Education by making a donation with the pledge form (download from here). QESOSA Ontario has been contributing to a scholarship fund for QESOSA Primary and Secondary Schools since 1999. We want this legacy to continue and you can help make history by making a donation to the QESOSA Ontario scholarship fund. Please see the pledge form for details.                                                Please support this meaningful cause!

Watch and listen to an inspiring talk from Dr. Hinton here (8 segments).

Support QESOSA Ontario to Embrace Quality Education!

First 20th Anniversary Celebration Event - Welcome Party for Dr. Hinton

Second 20th Anniversary Celebration Event - Joint-School BBQ at Milliken Park

Dr. Hinton with Mi Ki and Susan, Nancy and Barbara

Mi Ki's beautiful home

Dr. Hinton with George and Winnie Wong, with Mi Ki on the right

Dr. Hinton shares a good laugh with Woo Ming Ko (59)

Group shot No. 1

Group shot No. 2

Third 20th Anniversary Celebration Event - Exploring Ontario (Trip to Camp Stellar)

We have arranged a 3-day trip to explore Ontario with Dr. Hinton (June 16 - 18). The destination is a beautiful lake-
front cottage Camp Stellar at Whitestone. Some came for a day-visit. As you can see the images below, it does
provide a peaceful and quiet atmosphere for Dr. Hinton to relax while others pursue more sporty adventures. Please
click the thumbnail to see the full-sized picture.

The dock of Camp Stellar.

Winnie & Nancy trying out the paddle boat...Oops, forgot to put on the life jackets! Bad move!

George is trying hard to hook the worm....

We're back... but no catch!

The dining room

Dr. Hinton relaxing in the sun porch with Winnie Wong

and of course James.

Bye bye! It has been a wonderful cottage experience!

In front of Camp Stella with Nancy...

With a book in hand, bright sun, warm breeze and lots of laughter around....he's happy!

Hello there!

Getting to know you... Dr. Hinton chats with Julie Sham

The Grand Finale - 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner

Our 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner, held on June 21, 2009 (Father's Day) was a smashing success! Old
students as far as Down Under came to join this historical event. About 90 people attended and the whole evening
was filled with smiles, laughter, hugs, music and dance. Dr. Hinton, Ms. Pamelo So, Mrs. Ruth Ko, Mr & Mrs. Chow
came to grace the occasion. It's truly a night to remember. Below are some of the pictures taken that night:

Some sing-alongs for warm up

and of course James.

The QESOSA Ontario mix choir performs a Tribute Song "To Sir With Love" to all our teachers

To our health!

Dr. Hinton is busy signing his autograph for his book "Only A Teacher"

Lee Yun Gun (64) came all the way from LA to join! Picture taken with   classmate Jennifer Ma

Our MC of the night - James H.K. Tang, also   founding President of QESOSA Ontario

When old friends meet - it's the happiest moment! Dr. Hinton greets long time friend Erika Whitney

Dr. Hinton, accompanied by some Board members, give toast to each and everyone present

Dr. Hinton is happy to meet so many of his students

Our President Barbara Yang welcomes everybody

Bill and Tilda Hui show their skills in ballroom dancing to raise money for our scholarship fund

Cindy Cheng (from NY), Linda Lee (Toronto), Irene Yip (Calgary) and Tilda Hui (Toronto) are all from 68FA

Toronto Elton John? George Wong shows his colours!

Connie Lee won the first prize but donates it back to the scholarship fund, in the true spirit of QES!

Everybody was trying to hang on as long as possible to not to let the party end!

Lee Yun Gun shares a laugh with Dr. Hinton

George Wong, Mary Chiu, Dr. Hinton, Winnie Wong and Julie Look (left to right)

Our "seniors" old students pose with our teachers

I was greatly honoured by the warmth of the welcome I received at the 20th anniversary celebrations of the Ontario Chapter of the OSA.  It gives me great joy to know that so many of you have happy memories of your years at QES and that the education you received there, the wider education and not just the academic learning, has stood you in good stead in subsequent years.  I am very happy also to see that many of the friendships made at school have lasted over the decades.         Education should aim at the development of the individual morally, emotionally, intellectually, spiritually and in other ways, i.e. at the full development of the individual as a member of society, and many of us teachers tried in our various ways to be true to this ideal   Friendship contributes to this development and so good friends are very important in our lives.  The older I get the more I appreciate the friends I have had and the friends, many of them from QES, who I still have and who contribute more than they realise to the continuing development of my life and understanding.        To conclude this short homily I would like to emphasise that my years in QES formed an important part of my own education for, while trying to help in your education, I was myself being educated by your successes and failures, your behaviour, your ideas and activities.  I owe you my thanks. Arthur Hinton.

Hot off the Press! Greetings from Dr. Hinton!

Read more feedbacks and comments from participants of our 20th Anniversary events here.

See the complete gallery here.

QES 55th Anniversary Celebration 2009! (View Picture Galleries here)

The magic of 55 – a brief account of how QES celebrates as it reaches fifty-five years It is not quite right to say QES’s 55th birthday came with a big bang because the fun began from October and after wonderful fun festivities throughout the whole weekend of December 12 and 13, ended with one magical evening affair. Much to my regret, I missed the Speech Day and presentation ceremony on December 11 when many were to be recognized, including the major sponsors of the Education Fund. The QESOSA Ontario is one of the proud Bronze sponsors of the fund in support of the OSA Hong Kong for a broader scope and higher level in the education of future generations. Dr. Arthur Hinton, the keynote speaker, thrilled everyone by keeping his promise made at the Golden Jubilee, that in five years if he is still in good health, he would come back to QES and meet the students again. The Homecoming Day cum Annual Open Day on Sunday, December 14, was such a gorgeous day with bright sunshine and warm breeze. Posted on boards at the school entrance were loads of congratulatory notes and letters. The four house flags together with the colourful event banner and the brilliantly designed QES’s 55th logo adorned the stage set up in front of the football field. This early morning official ceremony also marked the official opening of the school’s newly turfed football field. For the ribbon cutting, QES Principal, Mr. K. K. Tong invited a few distinguished guests including Dr. Arthur Hinton (former Principal), Dr. Wai Ki Tong (Chief Patron of QESOSA for QES 55th Anniversary Celebration), Mr. Alain Lo, (Chairman of QES Parents-Teachers’ Association), and Mr. Henry Tong (Chairman of QESOSA Hong Kong). After the ceremony, while a friendly football match was taking place on the lush green grass of the field, refreshments made by students were being served at the covered playground and all kinds of booths set up on the basketball field were ready to receive guests. Besides the PTA stall, there were FA69’s own stall and too many booths of clubs, societies, and special interests to count. Special recognition was given to the FA 1969 as the main driving force behind the celebration event. Many of the FA69 Graduates took pictures in front of their booth with their very own tee shirts and wearing a proud smile all morning long. The 55th Birthday Banquet at Laguna Palace Restaurant was such an overwhelming night. There were bus-loads after bus-loads of dinner guests being transported from the school to the restaurant. A hundred banquet tables occupied the entire floor of the building and there were people everywhere. There was always a jubilant crowd in the front hall for group photos and another large lineup by the stage to take class pictures. Time flew by as students meeting students, students greeting teachers, and teachers being recognized and served; friendship rekindled, old times reminisced, childhood jokes and stories told and re-told. Under the blinding flashes of many cameras, hearty laughter here and there and glasses clinking everywhere -- who cares about what is being served on the dining table!!! The stage was a busy place too with the evening’s three emcees, speeches and musical performances. And who could forget the lucky draw prizes! There were numerous happy faces, particularly those many who received lucky money as the draw prize. Our generous OSA Chairman, Mr. Henry Tong, having presented the top prize of $5,000 to the lucky winner, donated another top cash prize of $5,500 – to commemorate QES’s 55 years! This could be the highlight of the evening; or maybe it should be when all the teachers from the 55 years who were at the banquet gathered on stage for a group photo? To me, the teachers are our most valued “prize” in our life! Thank you, teachers. Thank you, QES!                                                      Reported by Nancy Tang (Leung Kit-Sze) FA65

Dr. Hinton speaks at the QES 55th Anniversary Homecoming Day

QESOSA Ontario is a proud
Bronze Patron of the QES 55th
Anniversary Fund Raising
Campaign

Two Memorable Gatherings with Dr. Hinton in Toronto             James YC Chan (FA56) Dr. Hinton, who turned 90 in April 2010, visited Toronto from June 18 to 25 after attending his 90th birthday dinner in Vancouver on June 12. Over 100 guests including teachers, students and friends from different parts of the world attended this memorable event which was jointly organized by Miranda Leung Yeung (BC), Peter Tin Yau Poon (USA) and Nancy Tang (Ontario).                                               Welcoming in the Birthday King Arthur On June 19, the Ontario Chapter held a welcome party for Dr. Hinton which was attended by more than 40 people, including former teacher Mrs. Ko and Dr. Hinton’s friends Erika Whitney, Prof. Bernard Luk and his wife Fatima. The guests enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch and a sweet soup prepared by Lee Shiu-Ki (FA58), who is known for his fine culinary skills. During lunch, Nancy (FA65) and James HK Tang (FA61) shared some photos taken at the Vancouver dinner in a slide show. The board of directors then presented two birthday cakes which were cut by Dr. Hinton. After the birthday song, Dr. Hinton gave a short speech of thanks and everyone was amused by his good sense of humour. The choir group led by George Wong (FA65) sang “To Sir With Love” again after their well received performance at the 20th anniversary dinner last year. This was followed by a duet of “Stand By Me” by George and Barbara Yang (FA78). During the interlude of the song, Nancy and James HK Tang joined in and danced a few rumba steps. The song kicked off a popular karaoke session of western and Chinese folk songs. To promote wellness to members and guests, our head scout James YC Chan (FA56) gave a demonstration of Tai Chi and led the audience to practise some warm up exercise. All present enjoyed the reunion and were well entertained.                                                             A Dinner of Appreciation On June 24, a dinner with Dr. Hinton was held at an upscale Chinese restaurant in Richmond Hill. The 70 attendees included former teachers Mrs. Ko and Mrs. Lena Wong with her husband Dr. Denis Wong, our joint-school friends from BPS, KC and QC, old students and friends. The board of directors presented a Chinese scroll as a souvenir to Dr. Hinton. The couplet on the scroll: “春風化雨, 碩德耆年” was chosen by Lee Shiu-Ki and written by master calligrapher Mr. Chu Ching-Hing. Roland Pong (FA62) provided a poetic translation: “Students inspired by his teachings, Like seedlings warmed by spring breezes and rain; With great personality and virtues, Longevity he has come to attain.” The dinner program was started with a congratulatory speech by Barbara Yang, president of the Ontario Chapter. This was followed by a surprise solo performance of “The Greatest Love Of All” by Susan Kan, wife of Mi Ki Kan (FA57). Jerry Liu (FA68) then presented a slide show entitled “Only A Teacher?”, which profiled Dr. Hinton from 1920 to the present. It was a touching moment when the audience joined in and sang “Good Luck, Good Health, God Bless You” at the end of the presentation. The board then presented a PAL version DVD of the slide show to Dr. Hinton, along with the Ontario Chapter’s 20th anniversary photo CD “Looking Back 20 Years”. Near the end of the dinner, Nancy Tang thanked those who donated towards Dr. Hinton’s 90th Birthday Scholarship Fund and reported that the proceeds amounted to over HK$70,000. A photo session concluded the memorable gathering filled with the warmth of friendship and appreciation. We all wish Dr. Hinton good health and happiness in the years to come and look forward to celebrating his centenary birthday in 2020.

Read the report on Dr. Hinton's 90th Birthday Celebration in Vancouver here!

Today is:

Joint School BBQ July 21, 2012 - Mark Your Calendar! Details to follow.

Our Spring Lunch and Talk was successfully held on April 28, 2012. Almost 30 people attended. Our own Roger Kwan, CGA, delivered a very engaging talk on "How to prioritize RRSP, TFSA & RESP to achieve your financial goals and tax savings" and "How should baby boomers strategize their investments for a secured retirement". Roger first explained the financial tools available for tax and financial planning and saving, the purpose of these tools, the advantages and disadvantages of each of them and with different situations, how these tools should be prioritized when approaching retirement. After the delicious lunch, we then actually went through a couple of case studies. We reviewed the financial situations of 2 couples. With a smaller audience, Roger was able to generate a very interactive and interesting dialogue with the audience. Under his facilitation, we identified their characteristics and risks.  Among laughers, and in humorous and lively discussion, we gained helpful knowledge on the tools available and what strategies we should use in order to secure a financially stable retirement. On behalf of the association, I wish to thank Roger for providing his expertise and insight in this area. I also wish to thank Jerry for providing the technical equipment and AV system, making the presentation that much more fun. Overall, this event was enjoyed by all. Here are a few pictures from the event:

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Spring Lunch and Talk successfully held on April 28, 2012

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