School Facilities

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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.
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The changeful years unresting Their silent course have sped, New comrades ever bringing In comrades&rsquo; 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.
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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.
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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 Hymn

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<h3>School Sponsoring Body (The Council of the Diocesan Girls' School)</h3>
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<li>The Most Revd. Andrew Chan (Chairman)</li>
<li>Revd. Alex McCoy (Vice-chairman)</li>
<li>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)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mrs. Stella Lau, SBS, JP (DGS Headmistress)</li>
<li>Dr. Holly Ming&nbsp;(DGJS Headmistress)</li>
<li>Mrs. Josephine Chang (Hon. Treasurer)</li>
<li>Mrs. Sheilah Chatjaval</li>
<li>Prof. Arthur Li, GBM, GBS, JP</li>
<li>Mr. Hardy Lok</li>
<li>Mrs. Susanna Wong (Chair of Facility Management Sub-committee)</li>
<li>Mr. Marco Wu, GBS, SBS</li>
<li>Ms. Sherlynn Chan (Chair of Legal Sub-committee)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mr. MY Wan, BBS, JP (Chair of Building Sub-committee)&nbsp; </li>
<li>Mrs. Christine Nip </li>
<li>Prof. Helen Meng (Chair of Information Technology Sub-committee)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mrs. Hynn Ming Yeh (Chair of Parent Teacher Association)</li>
<li>Ms Yvonne Chan (President, DOGA Ltd.)</li>
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<h3>School Management Committee (SMC) Ltd.</h3>
<ul>
<li>Ms Benita Yu&nbsp;(Chairman)</li>
<li>Mrs. Stella Lau, SBS, JP (DGS Headmistress)</li>
<li>Dr. Holly Ming (DGJS Headmistress)</li>
<li>Mrs. Josephine Chang (Hon. Treasurer)</li>
<li>Ms Yvonne Chan (President, DOGA Ltd.)</li>
<li>Mrs. Hynn Ming Yeh (PTA Chair, Parent Representative)</li>
<li>Miss Peggy Cheung (Teacher Representative)</li>
<li>Prof. Helen Meng (Chair of Information Technology Sub-committee)</li>
<li>Dr. Wilson Chan</li>
<li>Ms. Sherlynn Chan (Chair of Legal Sub-committee)</li>
<li>Mr. MY Wan, BBS, JP (Chair of Building Sub-committee)</li>
<li>Ms. Katherine Lo</li>
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School Management

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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).
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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 &amp; 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.
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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.
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Subjects Offered at Diocesan Girls' School
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Academic Curriculum

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.
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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.
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