中二級冠軍：2B 張涴晴  

 

〈我眼中的瑪中〉 

提起「瑪中」，我腦海中浮現的便是它在歲月長河中沉澱的厚重歷史。作為一所有著六十年歷史的學府，每當我踏進這片熟悉的校園，心中總會湧起無數回憶，並對那段令人感嘆的往事心生敬意。 

 

一九六六年，美國天主教傳教會涂挽靈神父創辦了瑪中。創校初期僅開辦中一至中三課程，其初衷是為了讓貧苦學生亦能享有平等的教育機會。涂神父猶如一座無堅不摧的橋樑，連接起人與人的心靈；又如一個溫暖的港灣，照亮了學子的心房。他曾言：「我們不收最好的學生，收最差的學生，因為只要肯努力，就一定不會差。」直至今日，這句話依然激勵著我們，校長也常以此勉勵後輩。神父當年澤被寒微的精神，至今仍為人稱頌。隨著時代發展，學校原址漸趨飽和，二零一五年十月，本校成功獲批新校舍，並於二零二二年順利遷入。師生共同見證了瑪中歷史的新篇章，攜手共創未來。

 

我眼中的瑪中是怎樣的？我認為它如同一幅在晨曦微光中緩緩展開的畫卷，記錄著我們的美好回憶，展現出無盡的活力與風采。這裡既是知識的殿堂、夢想的搖籃，更是我們展現自我的舞台。瑪中人才輩出，無數優秀校友在各個領域發光發亮。每當我想起那些歡聲笑語與奮鬥瞬間，它們便如璀璨明珠般鑲嵌在記憶深處，熠熠生輝。考試臨近時，教室裡瀰漫著緊張而充實的氣氛，大家為了目標拼搏，互相討論難題，共同攻克難關。那一刻，我們與前輩們一樣，為了夢想並肩作戰。清晨時分，陽光透過樹葉的縫隙灑在操場與教室，翻書聲與思維碰撞的火花交織成動人的樂章。課堂上，我們專注聽講、積極互動；小息時，校園頓時熱鬧起來，同學如歡快的小鳥般奔出教室，或在走廊溫習，或在小食部談天說地。 

 

運動會更是激情與毅力的試煉場。賽場上，運動員如離弦之箭般飛奔，為了社別與班級的榮譽全力以赴。看台上，吶喊聲與口號聲此起彼伏。伏爾泰曾言：「生命在於運動。」這句話宛如激昂的號角，激勵著每一位參賽者揮灑汗水，綻放光芒。衝過終點線那一刻的喜悅與自豪，成為了校園生活中最璀璨的篇章，如流星般劃過記憶的天空，激勵著我在夢想的道路上勇往直前，永不言棄。 

 

校園的點滴是青春最美的篇章。那些並肩學習、嬉戲、奮鬥的日子，將永遠鐫刻在我的心底。瑪中的歷史令人印象深刻，但最令我動容的，始終是涂挽靈神父的慈悲心腸、師生間的深厚情誼，以及在運動場上那份永恆的堅持與激情。 

 

中四級冠軍：4A 甄泳琪  

 

〈重遊舊地所見有感〉 

時值母校六十周年校慶，我隨著人流再次踏進這片熟悉的校園。空氣中交織著音樂與喧鬧，我卻不知被什麼牽引著，悄然拐進了靜謐的教學大樓。 

 

走到中一課室門前，我停下腳步，遲遲不敢推門而入。門上灰色的油漆已有幾處斑駁，露出底層的木材原色。窗戶倒映著我的臉龐，微風拂過，撩起耳際的髮絲。恍惚間，我彷彿看見十二歲的自己站在這裡，臉上滿是剛升上中學的雀躍與好奇；而此刻，心頭已是另一番滋味。我的手搭在門把上，金屬扶手傳來一陣涼意。向下扭動的瞬間，門把彷彿化作一把開啟時光隧道的鑰匙，令我心跳加速，胸中還帶著一份不易察覺的緊張。 

 

打開時光的大門，熟悉的場景撲面而來。我的目光鎖定在第三排靠窗的座位，陽光穿過百葉窗，散落在斑駁的桌面上。我彷彿看見中一那年，那個身形瘦小、總微微駝著背的身影，正窩在座位上偷偷畫著只有自己才懂的漫畫小人。我輕輕撫摸著桌上的刻痕——那裡刻著當初覺得艱澀難懂的數學公式、詩詞名句與英文單詞，也刻著我那熱烈而短暫的青春。 

 

課室比記憶中擁擠了不少，那時坐在椅子上還能輕晃雙腿，現在膝蓋卻已頂到桌子的橫桿。熟悉的鐘聲、老師的講課聲、同學的嬉鬧聲彷彿仍在耳邊迴盪，可回頭一看，室內早已空無一人。課室後方的壁報板貼上了嶄新的宣傳單張，舊物雖已換去，泛黃的膠帶痕跡卻依然殘留。還記得這裡原本貼著我們班在運動會的合影，我站在最邊緣，笑得燦爛無比，班服的衣角被風吹得微微揚起。 

 

走出課室，沿著樓梯來到小賣部，空氣中飄來熟悉的咖哩魚蛋香，像一根無形的線，瞬間勾連起回憶。還是那個矮矮的窗口，老闆娘依舊繫著圍裙，忙著為學生盛裝魚蛋。那濃郁的香氣，與十二歲那年的味道分毫不差。我站在幾步開外，彷彿看見當年的自己捏著皺巴巴的零錢，踮起腳尖扒在窗口，大聲喊著：「兩串魚蛋，多醬少辣！」老闆娘總會笑著應下，將魚蛋一粒粒串起，淋上一大勺咖哩醬遞給我。 

 

小賣部的冰箱裡，依舊擺放著我最愛喝的檸檬茶，瓶身凝著細密的水珠。想起當年夏天的體育課後，我和同桌湊錢買一瓶飲料，兩人共用一根吸管，冰爽的甜意順著喉嚨滑下，瞬間驅散了整節課的燥熱與疲憊。 

 

來到操場，夕陽正緩緩西沉，將跑道染成溫暖的橙色。看見幾位學妹正在練習接力，她們奔跑的姿態、交接棒時緊張的神情、抵達終點後的歡呼，都與記憶中的我們重疊。我忽然發現，操場上永遠有十幾歲的少年在奔跑，改變的只是面孔，不變的是青春本身的力量。 

 

離校時，校工正準備鎖上大門。他認出了我，向我擺擺手說：「常回來看看啊。」我回頭望去，整個校園浸潤在暮色之中，課室的燈一盞一盞亮起。我忽然懂得，所謂母校，就是無論你走多遠，都會有一扇門永遠為你虛掩；無論你長多大，都允許你回來暫時當一回孩子。

 

而真正的告別，不是轉身離開，而是帶著從這裡獲得的一切，堅定地走向更遠的地方。 

 

3D25 JADE PANG CHING_CHAMPION 

60 Great Years of Maryknoll 

 

Maryknoll Secondary School was established 60 years ago. With new eras and changes through the years, I would like to talk about the recent school alumni football match to celebrate Maryknoll’s 60th anniversary. 

 

This year, on the second of November, we hosted a football match for alumni. The event featured 12 alumni teams from over 50 years, along with 4 new walking football teams. The event lasted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At the end of the day, the Father True Gold Cup was won by the Maryknoll United Team 05 and 06, and the Esther Peyton Silver Cup went to the 40 Road team. Walking football is a sport designed for people aged 50 and above, allowing older alumni to participate in a safe and fun way. 

 

It was an amazing event that strengthened friendships amongst alumni from different graduate years. It truly showed the spirit of Maryknoll that everyone got along so well, even though decades have passed since they graduated. The energy was amazing, and everybody had a wonderful and memorable time. 

 

The first event was great and unforgettable for the participants. The students of MSS are excited to see the future events the school has planned to celebrate Maryknoll’s 60th anniversary! Which event would you like to see? 

 

6B22 WONG YU HIN EASON_CHAMPION 

Good morning esteemed Principal, teachers, and students. 

 

It is the 60th Anniversary of our school this year. I graduated from this school 20 years ago, and now I’m back here to open the time capsule that I buried when I was a student. 60 years is a milestone, a testament to the endurance of this institution and its unwavering commitment to shaping futures. But for me, this celebration is also a deeply personal one, a journey back to the person I was 20 years ago. 

 

Back then, I was used to things coming easily, and this class was a brutal reality check. It was my first time getting a C as a straight A student. I remember being so ashamed that I nearly tore up the report card, but a piece of advice from my English teacher stayed with me. He saw my frustration and said that the grade is just a marker of where you are right now. True learning is found in the effort, not the final number. 

 

That memory, that moment of genuine disappointment and wise counsel, is what I put in the time capsule. It’s the lesson that failure is not final. It is a stepping stone to success. In my life, that C helped me more than any A ever did. I learned to embrace setbacks as opportunities for growth. I learned that taking risks, and sometimes failing, is an essential part of the journey to success. Instead of giving up when faced with a difficult challenge, I learned to persist, to ask for help, and to embrace the process of learning. 

 

So, to all of you—the next generation to carry this school’s legacy—do not be paralyzed by the fear of failure. In fact, I urge you to embrace it. It is not your flawless report card or your amazing grades that will ultimately define you, but rather the hard-earned wisdom you gain from overcoming adversity. Don’t be afraid to take a chance on something you’re not good at, because stepping outside of your comfort zone is where true growth begins. When you face a setback, what you choose to do next is how you pick yourself up, learn from the mistakes, and try again. 

 

Thank you, and I look forward to watching the incredible things you all achieve.