Lions International Youth Exchange 2003 Qualifying Competition Final Competition
Theme: "Safeguarding our Heritage: A Clean Victoria Harbour"
To enhance students' awareness of environmental protection, broaden their horizons, increase their English proficiency, research and computer skills, the Lions International Youth Exchange 2003 Qualifying Competition is being organised by the Lions Clubs International, District 303 - Hong Kong & Macau, Lions Club of Braemar Hill, Association of English Medium Secondary Schools and the Environmental Protection Department.
The Competition has selected 50 outstanding Form 4 - 7 students (download the document) to participate in Lions International Youth Exchange at some 50 cities in North America, Europe and Asia in this summer.
On 22 February 2003, the Final Competition cum Top 50 Outstanding Students Award Presentation and Essays Exhibition were held at Central Atrium of Olympian City 2. The top 10 students presented their essays with the aid of PowerPoint in the final competition. After a series of exciting presentations, Janice Sin of Heep Yunn School, Clara Cheung of St. Paul's Convent School and Theresa Chow of Diocesan Girls' School won the Championship, 1st Runner-up and 2nd Runner-up awards respectively.
![Assistant Director of Environmental Protection Department gives a welcome speech during the Final Competition](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/ad_speech.jpg)
Assistant Director of Environmental Protection Department gives a welcome speech during the Final Competition
![The Judging panel of the final competition](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/judging_panel.jpg)
The Judging panel of the final competition
![Miss Janice Sin of Heep Yunn School, the Champion of the competition](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/champion.jpg)
"The truth is always a bitter pill to swallow but it is about time we reconciled with the truth and did something about it before it is too late.", Miss Janice Sin of Heep Yunn School, the Champion of the competition
![Miss Clara Cheung of St. Paul's Convent School, the First Runner-up of the competition](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/1_runner_up.jpg)
"Protecting and preserving our Victoria Harbour is surely a responsibility for every Hong Kong citizen.", Miss Clara Cheung of St. Paul's Convent School, the First Runner-up of the competition
![Miss Theresa Chow of Diocesan Girls' School, the Second Runner-up of the competition](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/2_runner_up.jpg)
"Educating students about the importance of Harbour conservation is essential for a permanent and long-term effect.", Miss Theresa Chow of Diocesan Girls' School, the Second Runner-up of the competition
![Group photo of the top 10 award winners with the honourable guests and judges](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/all_10_winners.jpg)
Group photo of the top 10 award winners with the honourable guests and judges
![The exhibition of Top 50 outstanding essays and information on Hong Kong water quality protection work.](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/exhibition_1.jpg)
![The exhibition of Top 50 outstanding essays and information on Hong Kong water quality protection work.](/epd/sites/default/files/epd/english/news_events/events/images/exhibition_2.jpg)
The exhibition of Top 50 outstanding essays and information on Hong Kong water quality protection work