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Article contributed by South Tuen Mun Government Secondary School

Rotary International District 3450 unites a group of dignitaries of the community and professionals whom have passion to serve the community. They are devoted to inspiring teenagers with the vision to nurture teen leaders and establish a harmonious and a caring community, with the commitment to pool talents from different professions to support different sectors and mobilize the whole community to work together to drive positive social change. In spite of their busy work schedule, the dignitaries still commit to caring about the community and mobilize teen development. The Opening Ceremony of STMGSS Annual Open Days was held on 20^th May, 2022. It was our utmost pleasure to have the presence of district leaders of Rotary International District 3450 and Rotary Club of New Territories to conduct two exchange sessions with our students.

The first exchange session focused on Peace Camp Snapshot which was chaired by Kitty CHAN, President-elect of Rotary Club of New Territories. Guest speakers included Peter PANG, Past District Governor of Rotary International District 3450 and Peace Committee Chair, Andy LI, District Governor-nominee, Derrick WONG, Chairman of Peace Camp Organizing Committee and Adrian KWONG, Youth Outreach Manager, Li Po Chun United World College of HK. They shared the motives and achievements of organizing the Peace Camp, and remarked that caring about others and participating in social affairs were everyone’s responsibilities.

The second exchange session focused on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion which was chaired by Joe LEE, Vice President of Rotary Club of New Territories. Guest speakers included Dr. Eric CHAK, Immediate Past District Governor, Dr. Norman LEE, District Governor-elect, Nigel LO, District Governor-nominee Designate and Kitty CHAN, President-elect of Rotary Club of New Territories. District leaders shared how to open up oneself to get along well with people from diverse background and cultures. Students understood clearly that our world was a family. Students participating in the Peace Camp had precious opportunities to communicate with district leaders of Rotary Club. This experience was certainly rewarding. Students also experienced that exercising love, peace and international goodwill is never unachievable. We hereby thank the district leaders of Rotary International District 3450 and Rotary Club of New Territories for coming and their wholehearted sharing.

「我與扶輪有個約會」：國際扶輪3450地區及新界扶輪社領袖寄語南屯門官立中學學生

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國際扶輪3450地區匯聚了一群熱心公益、關愛社群的各界賢達及專業人士。他們竭力啓迪青年人，並秉承培育青年領袖、建立和諧關愛社會的目標。扶輪社賢達均有心智匯聚各界精英的力量，支援各界人士，凝聚正面積極的社會革新力量；縱使公務繁忙，他們仍熱心關懷社會和推動青年發展。2022年5月20日為我校周年開放日開幕典禮，承蒙國際扶輪3450地區及新界扶輪社一眾領袖在「我與扶輪有個約會」的兩個環節與全校師生交流分享，實在是榮幸之至。

首節交流環節的主題為「和平營會點滴分享」，由新界扶輪社候任社長陳雪麗主持。分享嘉賓包括國際扶輪3450地區前地區總監及地區和平委員會主席彭志宏醫生、國際扶輪3450地區總監提名人李兆民、和平營會籌委會主席前社長黃樹源及香港李寶椿聯合世界書院青少年項目統籌鄺之行。地區領袖分享舉辦「和平營會」的初衷及成果、並提點每個人都有義務及責任關心身邊的人及參與社會事務。

第二節的主題為多元、公平及共融，由新界扶輪社副社長李展文主持。分享嘉賓包括國際扶輪3450地區剛卸任總監翟慶聰醫生、國際扶輪3450地區候任總監李德利博士、國際扶輪3450地區總監提名指定人羅承益及新界扶輪社候任社長陳雪麗。大家分享如何開放自己與不同文化及背景的人士共處，同學深深體會到世界是一家。

參與和平營會的南屯官同學能有寶貴的機會與扶輪社領袖對談，實在是受益匪淺。在場的學生亦深深明白落實愛、和平與親善並非遙不可及的。南屯官再次感謝國際扶輪3450地區及新界扶輪社一眾領袖遠道而來，與學生真情分享。

The first exchange session focused on “Peace Camp Snapshot”. 「我與扶輪有個約會」第一節主題為「和平營會點滴分享」

The second exchange session focused on “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” 「我與扶輪有個約會」第二節主題為「多元、公平及共融」

Heartfelt thanks to DG Keith, Rotary International District 3450, Peter LAU, President of Rotary Club of New Territories and Leaders for attending the Annual Open Day of STMGSS 感謝國際扶輪3450地區總監周基業，新界扶輪社社長劉旭及一眾領袖出席南屯官周年開放日