27 October 2015
The 26th Swimming Gala
第二十六屆水運會

This year, the annual Swimming Gala was successfully held at Shing Mum Valley Swimming Pool on 27th October, 2015. Over 200 S.C. Gawers competed in more than 50 events. All swimmers tried their very best in the swimming competition. We were pleased to see that the number of participants was the highest ever and there was a particularly high participation rate in the junior forms.

The competition among the swimmers was fierce as they strove to better their times and produce victorious results for their individual house. In the spectators’ seats, the cheering teams screamed and chanted slogans in songs in order to support their house and classmates. Their continuous support motivated the swimmers to take the competition to a whole new level.

The 26th Swimming Gala culminated in the prize-giving ceremony. Medals were given to the winners and the closing address was given by guest of honor, Mr. So Wa Wai, Athletics Athlete of Hong Kong Team, Paralympic Games Gold Medalist. In his address, he expressed appreciation of our school for its efforts in organizing the annual swimming gala which is regarded as a vital part of our school’s tradition. He also had some words of advice for us, in that he encouraged us to face the difficulties and challenges in life with bravery.

The overall Champion of the 25th swimming gala was Diligence House and the overall Cheering Champion was Frugality House. The Annual Swimming Gala has always been an important event in which the multiple intelligences of students are on display and true friendship among the competitors is fostered. More importantly, it gives S.C. Gawers an opportunity to learn the hallmarks of true sportsmanship aided by the indomitable S. C. Gaw spirit.