I
Our Father, by whose servants
Our house was built of old,
Whose hand hath crowned her children
with blessings manifold,
For thine unfailing mercies
Far-strewn along our way,
With all who passed before us,
We praise thy name to-day.
II
The changeful years unresting
Their silent course have sped,
New comrades ever bringing
In comrades’ steps to tread;
And some are long forgotten,
Long spent their hopes and fears;
Safe rest they in thy keeping,
Who changest not with years.
III
They reap not where they laboured,
We reap what they have sown;
Our harvest may be garnered
By ages yet unknown.
The days of old have dowered us
With gifts beyond all praise:
Our Father, make us faithful
To serve the coming days.
IV
Before us and beside us,
Still holden in thine hand,
A cloud unseen of witness,
Our elder comrades stand:
One family unbroken,
We join, with one acclaim,
One heart, one voice uplifting,
To glorify thy name.
School Sponsoring Body (The Council of the Diocesan Girls' School)
- The Most Revd. Andrew Chan (Chairman)
- Revd. Alex McCoy (Vice-chairman)
- Ms. Benita Yu (Supervisor, Chair of Finance and Human Resources Sub-committee, Chair of Education Quality Assurance Sub-committee, Chair of Governance Review Sub-committee)
- Mrs. Stella Lau, SBS, JP (DGS Headmistress)
- Dr. Holly Ming (DGJS Headmistress)
- Mrs. Josephine Chang (Hon. Treasurer)
- Mrs. Sheilah Chatjaval
- Prof. Arthur Li, GBM, GBS, JP
- Mr. Hardy Lok
- Mrs. Susanna Wong (Chair of Facility Management Sub-committee)
- Mr. Marco Wu, GBS, SBS
- Ms. Sherlynn Chan (Chair of Legal Sub-committee)
- Mr. MY Wan, BBS, JP (Chair of Building Sub-committee)
- Mrs. Christine Nip
- Prof. Helen Meng (Chair of Information Technology Sub-committee)
- Mrs. Hynn Ming Yeh (Chair of Parent Teacher Association)
- Ms Yvonne Chan (President, DOGA Ltd.)
School Management Committee (SMC) Ltd.
- Ms Benita Yu (Chairman)
- Mrs. Stella Lau, SBS, JP (DGS Headmistress)
- Dr. Holly Ming (DGJS Headmistress)
- Mrs. Josephine Chang (Hon. Treasurer)
- Ms Yvonne Chan (President, DOGA Ltd.)
- Mrs. Hynn Ming Yeh (PTA Chair, Parent Representative)
- Miss Peggy Cheung (Teacher Representative)
- Prof. Helen Meng (Chair of Information Technology Sub-committee)
- Dr. Wilson Chan
- Ms. Sherlynn Chan (Chair of Legal Sub-committee)
- Mr. MY Wan, BBS, JP (Chair of Building Sub-committee)
- Ms. Katherine Lo
- Fitness Centre
The making of athletes does not take place in a day! Come and join our league. - Student Activity Centre
Here we transform into fluid dancers flowing along the rhythm of music or assume different roles according to the latest drama scripts. - Home Management Centre
We simply enjoy the sheer fun of baking cookies, pizzas, cakes and quiches. Here we learn how to make steaming hot turnip cake in winter and rice dumplings before the onset of summer. - Visual Art Room
I see the artwork I have created displayed here - a place of transforming images into solid pieces! - Sports Field
The display of our agility, stamina and skills and the celebration of hard work, sweat and sometimes tears! - Auditorium
This is the huge centre for whole-school assemblies, the sharing of Christian truth and the harmony of music making - Gymnasium
The over twenty sports clubs and teams enjoy team building and train for the yearly inter-school competitions in the cool protection of the Gymnasium. - Music Room
If you want to enjoy the angelic voices of DGS music, you cannot miss the Music Room! - Music Practice Rooms
DGS musicians are born here - the making of music comes with hard work and the 5 practice rooms see us sweating in frustration and practising diligently. - Library
WE love our Library, our iMacs, our project rooms, the colour photocopier and our MMLC. - Assembly Hall
Here we keep silence in the stress of whole-form examinations, here we cheer for our classmates performing on stage, here we train and spend our precious after-school hours - Science Laboratories
Once in our laboratory coats, we immediately become little scientists pursuing our interest in science learning - Classrooms
These are the centres of learning, interaction, fun and joy! - Computer Rooms
Here we enter into the cyber world of programmes and apps - Language Laboratories
We enjoy most our video conferencing experiences with our counterparts in Singapore, China and other parts of the world - Chapel
Come into the Chapel to be quiet, to renew in God's presence and to enjoy Christian fellowship! This is one of the focal points of our Christian education - Recital Hall
This venue tells you about our Chinese roots - our Chinese Orchestra members grow here in music skills and love for one another - In-door Swimming Pool
It is not just a place for our dolphins and fish, also for starters finding their way towards the other side of the pool - even in winter! - Alumnae Wall
The wall that remembers the special contribution of old girls who dedicate their support towards the unique DGS education.
- Fitness Centre
- Student Activity Centre
- Home Management Centre
- Visual Art Room
- Sports Field
- Auditorium
- Gymnasium
- Music Room
- Music Practice Rooms
- Library
- Assembly Hall
- Science Laboratories
- Classrooms
- Computer Rooms
- Language Laboratories
- Chapel
- Recital Hall
- In-door Swimming Pool
- Alumnae Wall
The academic curricula are organized according to the guidelines provided by the guidelines provided by the Curriculum and Development Institute of the HKSAR, with some degree of flexibility for school-based curricula based on the learning needs of students. All Departments contribute towards a broad curriculum, which gradually specializes as students move from Junior Secondary levels (Secondary One to Secondary Three) towards the Senior Secondary levels (Secondary Four to Secondary Six).
Secondary 1-3 (Grades 7-9): All students follow a broad-based curriculum. S1 to S3 students are streamed into different sets (A to G) divided into two blocks for English, Chinese and Maths. All students study English, Chinese and Putonghua. Japanese and Spanish are offered as cultural interest programmes for those who are interested.
Secondary 4-6 (Grades 10-12): The School adopts a 3-year preparation syllabus for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examinations (HKDSE) first implemented in 2012. HKDSE students study English, Chinese, Mathematics and Citizenship & Social Development, together with 3 elective subjects while those interested in a fourth elective subject can choose to take music or another language. Alternatively, students can opt for the GCE Advanced Level Curriculum in Secondary 5 and 6, studying 3 to 4 advanced level subjects, together with English and Chinese to consolidate their language competence.
English is the medium of instruction (MOI) at all form levels except for Chinese Language, Chinese History, Chinese Literature and Putonghua. In addition, the Departments are supported by a well-stocked and up-to-date School Library, as well as whole-school WiFi infrastructure and advanced IT facilities. Students are encouraged to develop good study habits, a love of reading and learning and a commitment towards excellence. They are also trained to think critically, to interact appropriately with peers and teachers through the sharing of ideas and views, and to meet the challenges of a rigorous but rewarding curriculum.
Subjects Offered at Diocesan Girls' School
With a faculty of 93 teachers who are professionally trained and capable of using English as the medium of instruction, students benefit from the teaching varied to meet their needs. In order to keep abreast of the latest education policies, curriculum changes and teaching methods, staff members actively share their expertise with other co-workers and pursue professional development through participation in relevant courses, seminars, workshops and exchanges.
As the School is operating as a Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) school with effect from September 2005, a number of Secondary One Discretionary Places are available to interested applicants. Details concerning application can be downloaded from our DSS Secondary One Application page. Secondary Four students are mainly comprised of students promoted directly from Secondary Three. Most students complete their secondary education at DGS and join local or overseas tertiary institutions.