By Karen Tho(Grade 12)
The SENIA Macau Inclusive Conference was held last Saturday in the Black Box Theatre with the great support from DSEJ and co-organiser Caritas Macau. Over 150 guests attended the conference.
The event kicked off with our Head of School, Mr. Howard Stribbell giving a welcome speech for the opening ceremony. It was followed by an opening speech by Ms. Vicky Leong, Head of the Education Department at DSEJ, and well wishes speech by Mr. Paul Pun, Secretary General at Cartias Macau. The ceremony concluded with guest speakers Mr. Bill Tze, a visually impaired student currently studying law in University of London giving a short inspirational talk about himself followed by Dr. Lim Hock Boon’s short presentation on Inattention and Hyperactivity. Ms. Joan provided translation so as to make sure that our Cantonese guests were included during the ceremony.
A short coffee break was provided to our guests beside the Black Box Theatre. Afterwards, guests made their way to workshops with the help of our student volunteers. Presentations and discussions were held in various classrooms in the North Wing, the Black Box Theatre, our new Student Services Center, and Learning Spaces in the South Wing.
This wonderful event could not have happen without all of the hard work that was put in by everyone. Special thanks the following people for their time and efforts spent to make this a successful event.
Ms. Vicky Leong – Head of the Education Department at DSEJ
Mr. Alvin Kong – Head of Division of Pre-school and Primary Education at DSEJ
Ms. Fong Chi Wa – Director De Centro (Substituicao) at CAPPEE
Mr. Paul Pun – Secretary General of Cartias Macau
Mr. Philip Yuen – Service Director of Cartias Macau
Mr. Howard Stribbell – Head of The International School of Macau
Mr. Leong Kim Kio – Team Leader of Caritas Macau
Mr. Cheung Shek Chiu – Principal of Escola Caritas de Macau
Ms. Chan Sok Wai – Vice Principal of Escola Secundaria Luso- Chinesa de Luis Gonzaga
Ms. Cheung Wai Ling – Principal of Ricci School
Ms. Elizabeth Joseph – Director of Lar Sao Luis Gonzaga
Ms. Wong Chao Wan – Principal Secretary of YMCA
Mr. Lao Chan Fong – Team Leader of Caritas Macau
Workshop Presenters:
Dr. Victor Santos Teixeira – Coordinator for the Master in Counselling and Psychotherapy Programme at University of Saint Joseph
Dr. Lim Hock Boon
Ms. Ana Inacio – Educational Psychologist at Macau Anglican College
Mr. Hugh Maclean – Student Services Special Education Teacher at The International School of Macau
Ms. Rovanna Bawden – Head of the Student Services Department at The International School of Macau
Ms. Ao Leong Kit – Assistant Officer at Escola Caritas De Macau
Ms. Vivian Wong – Inclusive Education Unit Coordinator at Macau Anglican College
Professor Sze Tat Ming, Assistant Professor at UMAC
Mr. Henry Lao – Counsellor at The International School of Macau
Ms. Lei Meng Lam – Coordinator of Youth Community and School Counselling Service
Mr. Bill Tze – Law Student at University of London
Ms. Teresa Lao – President of Macao Down Syndrome Association
Many thanks to the following who helped with organising and coordinating the event:
Rovanna Bawden – Head of Student Service
Inclusive Education Department
Caritas Counsellors
Ms. Joan – Translator
Mr. Christian
TIS Student Volunteers
Hou Un – T- shirt and Banner Designer
Nikki – Poster Designer
Jenny – Event Organizer Assistant.
Domi – Event Organizer Assistant.
Hugo – Event Organizer Assistant.
