Inter-House Photography Competition Winners

In May, the Media and Creative Arts team collaborated to host an Inter-House Photography Competition. The theme for this was “House Letters” where students had to capture something that starts with their House, e.g. Nature for Nansen. We have received many submissions from different year groups and are proud to announce the results. Each participant contributed in earning House points!

After going through the judging process, we have winners and runner-ups for each category:

Winner for Y7-8: Hannah Cox 8WB

Water life- this photo was taken on middle island Hong Kong which is one of my favourite places to hangout with my friends

Runner ups: Tifflynn Tandijono 8DT & Valerie Chan 8DG

Tifflynn Tandijono 8DT – *Doorways of history*

Winner for Y9-10: Alisha Wong 9WC

“Waterdrops” – The topic of this image is water. I chose water as the theme because water calms us and make us happy.

Runner ups: Cara Cheuk 9WB & Tifara Chung 9WC

Cara Cheuk 9WB – *Watercolour for Wilberforce*

Winner for Y12: Xilin Yap 12N

Neon signs – The classic neon signs of Hong Kong are slowly disappearing, it symbolises the unity of strength of the people of Hong Kong. These signs serve as a staple to remind us not to stray from our Hong Kong roots. Although I am not born in the time when these bright lights were popular, these signs still live on in my identity having lived in Hong Kong all my life.

Runner ups: Nicole Cheung 12E & Jonathan Wong 12D

Teacher’s Choice: Nicole Cheung 12E

Elevate – The photograph captures a powerful visual metaphor as a ladder ascends towards the bright sun. The title “Elevate” captures the idea of the image, symbolizing the pursuit of higher aspirations, personal growth, and reaching for new heights. The ladder represents the journey of self-discovery and the willingness to take steps towards one’s dreams and ambitions. The sun acts as a guiding force, illuminating the path and creating the scene with warmth and energy. The composition inspires viewers to reflect on their own aspirations and embrace the courage to elevate their lives towards greater fulfillment and success.

Reason: Visually appealing and intellectually stimulating. The use of light and shadow creates a striking image. The vibrant colour of the sun against the black background results in a fantastic contrast and the obstruction of the subject generates further interest. I particularly liked Nicole’s explanation of the symbolism in her photograph.

Honourable mentions: Jonathan Wong 12D, Hannah Cox 8WB, Oliver Corlett 9RT