Young Post’s Best of the Month for May: delivery discrimination and fish birthday parties
- Last month, we received interesting student submissions on a range of topics, from choosing your own DSE core subjects to tourism in Japan
Check out some of the most interesting and creative student submissions we received in May. Photo: ShutterstockIn May, we received several well-written and researched submissions from our readers. The topics ranged from the discrimination facing the city’s food delivery workers to the dangers of beauty standards.
Here are some of our favourite submissions from last month. We look forward to reading more of your opinions!
Best Letter
Nicholas Heng Ganggao from Chinese International School won Best Letter for his submission about the discrimination faced by delivery drivers in Hong Kong. The student called for more empathy towards these workers, who are often underpaid and overworked.
Kelly Chan Sze-tung from Kowloon True Light School wrote a compelling letter about the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on women today, addressing how social media only intensifies such expectations.
Best Face Off
Hailey Ting from Sha Tin Tsung Tsin Secondary School won this month’s best debater award for her argument that DSE candidates should be able to choose their own core subjects for the exam.
Best Insight
Ryan Chan from Hong Kong Tang King Po College took home the Best Insight prize for his thoughtful response to the news that a Japanese town is trying to deter tourists by erecting a barrier to block the view of Mount Fuji.
Most Creative
Au Hei-Yu from Immaculate Heart of Mary College told us about an interesting request from a friend – to help throw a surprise birthday party for a pet goldfish – which won the Most Creative award.
Most Engaged School
Tsuen Wan Government Secondary School submitted multiple letters to our Your Voice page, sharing views on topics such as the now-postponed waste-charging scheme and the increasing interest in capybaras. Five letters from the school were published this month. Thank you!