The Letter about AA's concern on the changes of lyrics of our School Song.

To : Sister Cynthia Chan
Headmistress
Holy Family Canossian College

Dear Sister Cynthia,

Re : Changes in the lyrics of the school song

On behalf of the Holy Family Canossian College Alumnae Association, I would like to express our concerns over the change in the lyrics of the school song, which was announced in September 2002.

With the original lyrics having been adopted for years, the school song has become part of the legacy of Holy Family Canossian College, which epitomizes the spirits and beliefs that are common in all Holy Familians, both the alumnae and current students.

The school song is a symbol of our school, which is sung on all important school events to mark every special moment, and it embodies the common memory of everybody in the school. Retaining the integrity of the song is vital for the preservation of tradition and history of the school.

We are also disappointed with the lack of transparency in the process whereby the change was made. Without sufficient consultation and communication, the introduction of the new lyrics has resulted in the resistance from students who have expressed their negative feedback inside the school and through public channels such as the media and the internet.

We deeply regret that there was such a change in the lyrics, that we do not find justified or appropriate.

It is hoped that the school board would take into consideration our concerns and the students’ responses. We look forward to seeing the issue being resolved in a desirable way and that all of us are able to continue to assume the spirit presented in our school song and unite in love.

Yours truly,

Anne Anita Cheung
Chairlady

Holy Family Canossian College Alumnae Association

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