Awards and Achievements

December 2025

December Honours

A first display of promise today, a pillar of strength tomorrow.

With ambition in their hearts, our students step confidently towards a bright future.

Congratulations to our talented students for their outstanding achievements in the 2025 Math Kangaroo Asia Meet and Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad 2025, among other prestigious competitions!

International Awards

2025 Math Kangaroo Asia Meet

Founded in 1980 by Australian mathematician Peter O'Halloran, Math Kangaroo is now one of the world's largest international mathematics competitions for young learners. Through engaging, real-life problem-solving questions, it aims to inspire students' interest and confidence in mathematics.

3H Student ZHANG: Gold Award

4M Student ZHENG: Silver Award

4M Student ZHENG: Bronze Award 

4M Student GUO: Bronze Award

Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad 2025

Originating in Singapore, the Southeast Asian Mathematical Olympiad (SEAMO) is based on the 21st Century Core Competencies set out by Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE). SEAMO emphasises critical thinking skills, encouraging students to make connections between different concepts and think outside the box for success in school and the workplace. With this vision in mind, SEAMO has grown in popularity among schools and parents to become the most highly acclaimed Maths Olympiad competition in the region.

7H Student ZHENG: Gold Award 

VIVACE International Piano & Strings Competition

The VIVACE International Piano & Strings Competition is a prestigious international music competition held for six years. It held in more than 30 provinces and cities in China, France, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, New Zealand and other countries and regions. During the finals, a number of cultural exchanges were carried out, such as the Sino-French Music Master Class, the Concert of Pianists and the Paris Art Appreciation Tour.

11H Student YU: 1st Place (Shenzhen Division) 

The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge

The Singapore International Math Olympiad Challenge (SIMOC) is a prestigious annual competition that brings together young math enthusiasts from around the world. With the primary aim of nurturing and promoting mathematical talent, SIMOC serves as a global platform for students to showcase their skills and engage with their peers in a spirit of friendly competition.

8H Student FANG: Gold Award 

Senior Mathematical Challenge 2025

The Senior Mathematical Challenge (SMC) is for students in grade 12 and below. It focuses on the development of students' ability to fully mobilise logical thinking and use mathematical skills to solve problems accurately and fluently, with challenging and flexible questions.

12G Student HUANG: Best in Year & Gold

10H Student WU: Best in Year & Gold

8M Student LU: Best in Year & Silver

Copernicus Olympiad

Copernicus Olympiad, originated in the United States, is a world-renowned international academic competition that focuses on providing students at different grade levels with assessments in the scientific and technological fields, such as math, physics, natural sciences, astronomy, and cybersecurity. Since its inception, Copernicus Olympiad has quickly become popular with primary and secondary school students across the United States and now attracts students from over 54 countries around the world.

8H Student QIN: Bronze Medal

The Australian Mathematics Competition

The Australian Mathematics Competition (AMC) is one of the world's largest and longest-running school-based mathematics competitions. Over 16 million students from 32 countries and regions take part. Its innovative question design and multilingual papers enable mathematics enthusiasts worldwide to engage in meaningful problem-solving, learn collaboratively, and gain a deeper appreciation of the importance of mathematics in everyday life.

7H Student ZHENG: Certificate of Distinction

11H Student LI: Certificate of Credit

2025 Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT)

The Computational and Algorithmic Thinking (CAT) competition gives students the opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills through algorithmic thinking. CAT is suitable for any maths class and requires no programming experience. It can be used to develop students' interest and potential in computer programming.

2H Student CAI: Certificate of Credit

5M Student XU: Certificate of Honorable Mention

5M Student REN: Certificate of Distinction 

Regional Awards

The 9th Hong Kong Youth Calligraphy Awards

The competition was held under the theme "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War", featuring calligraphy works based on classical poetry as well as modern and contemporary poems and prose. It also encouraged young participants to create and present their own original calligraphic compositions.  

10H Student YANG: Grand Award (Brush Calligraphy)

11H Student OUYANG: Grand Award (Hard-pen Calligraphy)

The 2nd "Heart Connected to China" Hong Kong Youth Essay and Recitation Competition

This competition commemorates the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance and the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return, with the theme "Return". The event aims to strengthen Hong Kong youths' sense of national identity, deepen their emotional connection to the country, and foster positive values.

Shenzhen Hong Kong Pui Kiu College Longhua Xinyi School: Outstanding Organisation Award

10H Student WANG: First Prize (Secondary Chinese Category)

8M Student SUN: Second Prize (Secondary Chinese Category)

8H Student ZHAO: Second Prize (Secondary Chinese Category)

10H Student CHEN: Third Prize (Secondary Chinese Category)

9H Student GONG: Third Prize (Secondary Chinese Category)

11H Student BAO: Third Prize (Secondary Chinese Category)

9H Student FU: Merit Award (Secondary Chinese Category)

8M Student CHI: Merit Award (Secondary Chinese Category)

The 12th Hong Kong International Music Festival 2025

Hong Kong International Music Festival continues to forge a world-class music exchange platform anchored in Hong Kong. We cordially invite leading international music institutions and distinguished scholars to gather in Hong Kong, engaging in critical discourse on the profound impact of traditional music and AI-generated music on youth development—specifically exploring how music education strengthens confidence, moral character, social skills, and self-directed learning abilities in children and adolescents.

8H Student LU: Winner (Chamber Secondary Level)

Longhua District "Future Cup" Junior Secondary Winter Letter-Writing Competition

The competition, organised in response to the call of the Provincial Education Department, was held under the theme "Trust in Words and Actions". Participating schools encouraged teachers and students to read letters by notable figures and related literature, and to create their own letters inspired by personal experiences and reflections. The competition not only promotes the inheritance of China's rich cultural traditions but also showcases students' cultural literacy and emotional expression. Students were encouraged to convey their feelings through writing and craft thoughtful, meaningful letters.

9M Student OUYANG: First Prize 

9M Student MA: First Prize

9M Student LIANG: Second Prize

9M Student LUO: Second Prize

9M Student PENG: Third Prize

9M Student ZHANG: Third Prize

Longhua District "My Favourite Extra-curricular Book" Junior Secondary Speech Competition

The competition was held to inspire a love of reading among junior secondary students in Longhua District in 2025, broaden their horizons, and enhance their communication and thinking skills. The event adopted the theme "Sharing Reading, Inspiring Wisdom", encouraging students to speak about their favourite books and share their reading reflections. Students were invited to showcase their confidence and eloquence on stage and take part in a celebration of reading.

9M Student PENG: Third Prize 

2025 Greater Bay Area & National Joint School Practifly AI Mathematical Elite Challenge

This competition, co-organised by the Hong Kong Students' Union and Infinity Lab R&D, with support from institutions such as the Chinese University of Hong Kong's Institute of Space and Earth Information Science, provides a professional platform for students passionate about mathematics and technology. It also promotes talent exchange and educational cooperation within the Greater Bay Area and beyond.

10H Student LUO: City Distinction Award

The 3rd Vex IQ Robotics competition in 2025-2026

This competition is specially organised in collaboration with the Junior Police Call, allowing participants to enhance their knowledge in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) while also strengthening their teamwork and problem-solving skills. It is a great opportunity for you to express your creativity, challenge yourself, and exchange learning experiences with students from different schools.

8M Students XIE, MAO, ZENG: Merit Award 

Congratulations once again to all our prize-winning students!

We look forward to seeing PKXYS students continue to soar,

rising to greater challenges,

and shining even more brilliantly on the world stage.

Author: Communications Department