Yau Tsim Mong
Diocesan Girls' School
Address: 1 Jordan Road, Kowloon
Tel: 22779100
Email: info@dgs.edu.hk
Fax: 27807149
URL: http://www.dgs.edu.hk
How to travel to Diocesan Girls' School
The School is accessible by the MTR (Jordan Station) and served by many buses and mini-buses.
About
Diocesan Girls' School is a DSS Girls secondary school located in Hong KongThe school was founded in 1860. The school is located in Yau Tsim Mong, and covers an area of approximately 13088 square meters. The supervisor/chairman of the school management committee is Benita Yu Ms.,And the principal is Stella Lau Mrs. ((SBS, JP) BA, PCEd, MEd, Hon. Fellows). The sponsoring body of Diocesan Girls' School is The Council of the Diocesan Girls' School and is a Protestantism / Christianity school. The mission of the school: "Building on a legacy of distinction, it is our mission to serve as a model for effective teaching and learning in a dynamic educational environment where students achieve their maximum potential and gain love of lifelong learning; and teachers excel in pedagogy, stimulating young minds and encouraging them to extend excellence beyond the classroom.
We provide each and every student with an ideal environment to grow and excel from the time she begins her education journey with us. We pledge to do the utmost to offer our students a vibrant, enjoyable education opportunity that equips them for lifelong challenges."School has Parent-Teacher Association,doesn't has student union,doesn't has IMC,has old students/alumni associations, the existence of these organizations promotes the cohesion and cooperation of the school community. The motto of Diocesan Girls' School Adhering to the school motto of Daily Giving Service: Starting as an orphanage, the School educates her girls in offering ‘Daily Giving Service’ to the school, local and overseas communities through material support, creative talents and active service. , encourages students to strive for excellence in academic, moral and personal growth.
Admission Information
Class Structure
Form 1: 5 classes. Form 2: 5 classes.
Form 3: 5 classes. Form 4: 5 classes.
Form 5: 5 classes. Form 6: 5 classes.
^It is important to note that these class numbers may change over time, so students and parents should check with the school for the most up-to-date class structure when applying for admission.
2022-2023
Secondary One Entrance
Our school will not participate in the Secondary School Places Allocation System through central allocation stage (Applicable for admission to S.1 in September 2023 ).Academic results and Other Learning Experience: 50%
Interviews and skills tests: 50%
2022-2023
Orientation Activities and Healthy Living
The New Student Orientation Programme and bridging courses for English and Mathematics are held in summer.
The School exercises vigilant monitoring to prevent infectious diseases. Each student has her body temperature taken every morning, and she is responsible for bringing a personal hygiene kit to school. The premises are disinfected regularly. Sick students are treated according to set procedures. During community outbreaks, the School issues circulars to parents to provide them with the latest information. To cater to individual needs, the School keeps a confidential record of the students’ health condition. Health talks and workshops are arranged regularly for students and the School’s Health Education Group organizes various activities to raise their awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
2022-2023 Annual Fees
The tuition structure for Diocesan Girls' School is as follows:
∎ Form 1: Tuition is $38000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 2: Tuition is $38000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 3: Tuition is $38000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 4: Tuition is $38000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 5: Tuition is $38000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
∎ Form 6: Tuition is $38000"/year, lecture fee is $0.
The PTA dues are $0 per year.
Student union fee: $0.
The approved charge for non-standard items is $0 per year.
Other charges/fees: $0.
^Please note that the above prices and charges are for reference only and may change over time. Students and parents should check with the school for the latest tuition and related fee details when applying for admission.
2022-2023 Faculty Profile (Including Principal)
Based on 2022/2023 data, Diocesan Girls' School has a total of 92 teachers and (not given) approved teacher positions. The qualifications and professional training of teachers are as follows:
∎ Diploma of Education: 96% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Bachelor's degree: 98% of the school's faculty.
∎ Master's degree, doctoral degree or above: accounting for 63% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Special education training: 20% of the total number of teachers in the school.
In terms of seniority of teachers, the data are as follows:
∎ Teachers with 0-4 years of experience account for 15% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 5-9 years of experience account for 15% of the total number of teachers in the school.
∎ Teachers with 10 or more years of experience account for 70% of the total number of teachers in the school.
These data show that Diocesan Girls' School has an experienced team of teachers with diverse academic and professional training. more than half of teachers hold master's, doctoral or above degrees, which will help to provide more in-depth and professional educational content. Their PGCE and BA guarantee they have a good foundation in teaching. In addition, most of teachers have rich teaching experience, and 70% of teachers have 10 or more years of seniority. This means that they have accumulated rich experience and professional knowledge in the teaching field, and can better guide and support the growth of students.These teacher profiles reflect that Diocesan Girls' School has a team of strong and experienced teachers who provide a high quality education to their students.
Subjects offered in the 2022-2023 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Economics and Commerce (S.3 only), Exploration-based Learning (S.3 only), Religious Education, Visual Arts, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology (Digital Literacy & Computational Thinking) and Co-curricular Learning (S.1 & S.2)
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:HKDSE classes: Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Language Enrichment (S.4)
GCE AL class: Chinese Language
English as the medium of instruction:HKDSE: English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship & Social Development (S4 & S5), Liberal Studies (S6), Literature in English, ICT, BAFS, Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious Education, Music, PE, Aesthetic Development, Eng. Language Enrichment (S4), Co-curricular enrichment (S4 & S5)
GCE A-level: Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, English Language, Religious Education, Music, PE and General Education
Subjects proposed for the 2023-2024 school year
Form 1 to Form 3:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:Chinese Language, Chinese History, Putonghua
English as the medium of instruction:English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography, Economics and Commerce (S3 only), Exploration-based Learning (S3 only), Religious Education, Visual Arts, Technology and Living, Music, Physical Education, Information Technology (Digital Literacy, Computational Thinking) and Co-curricular Learning
Form 4 to Form 6:
Chinese as the medium of instruction:HKDSE classes: Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, Chinese History, Chinese Language Enrichment (S4)
GCE AL class: Chinese Language
English as the medium of instruction:HKDSE: English Language, Mathematics, Citizenship & Social Development, Literature in English, ICT, BAFS, Economics, Geography, History, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Religious Education, Music, PE, Aesthetic Development, Eng. Language Enrichment (S4) Co-curricular enrichment (S4-S5),
GCE A-level: Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, English Language, Religious Education, Music, PE and General Education
School Facilities (for Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs)
Auditorium, Recital Hall, Music Practice Rooms (5), Lecture Hall, Lecture Theatre, Multi-media Production Room, AI Lab, 2 Computer Rooms, Project Rooms (6), Teacher Resource Centre, General Education Centre and General Education Resource Room, Extra-curricular Activities Room, Chinese Culture Centre, Modern Language Centre, Science Project Laboratory, Student Activity Centre (Drama and Dance Studio), Gymnasium, Fitness Centre, Indoor Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Archive Room, Counselling Room, Careers Room, Sixth Form Common Room, Prefects’ Room.
Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet and visual fire alarm system.
School Characteristics
School Management
School's Major Concerns:
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School Management Organisation:
The School Council leads the School through seven sub-committees focusing on matters relating to building, facility management, finance and human resources, legal issue, education quality assurance, information technology and governance review. The Headmistress manages the School with the assistance of her deputies and heads / coordinators of departments, the Office-in-Charge and the Development and Public Relations Office.
Incorporated Management Committee / School Management Committee / Management Committee:
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http://www.dgs.edu.hk/school-profile/school-management
School Green Policy:
The School issues guidelines on the proper use of school facilities / electrical appliances and conducts routine checking to implement them. Recyclable collection is done on a regular basis and recycling bins are available inside the school campus to encourage students to recycle useful materials. The policy is implemented as part of the formal curriculum of various subjects, as well as through different OLEs and territory-wide competitions which promote environmental conservation.
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Learning and Teaching Plan
Whole-school Language Policy:
Being bi-literate and trilingual is the basic aim of every student, who works continually for language enrichment. English is acquired through whole-school immersion while Chinese Language is taught and further enhanced through teaching and learning in Putonghua in the junior forms.
Learning and Teaching Strategies:
We aim to provide each student with an ideal learning environment to allow them to grow and excel in learning and thinking, as well as to harness their creativity so that they possess self-learning and problem-solving skills. We also endeavour to offer our students a unique, vibrant and enjoyable education that prepares them for lifelong challenges. Curriculum tailoring is practiced by all teachers, who set teaching objectives, adapt resources and strategies and then assess the learning outcomes of students in view of their specific needs and competence. Both formal and informal curricula are flexibly employed for student life building through moral, sex, civic, environmental, health and national education.
Reading is an integral part of the curriculum and a natural activity in the life of students. Apart from extensive reading schemes, the Library encourages reading through a series of programmes and activities. The School devotes resources to developing reading as a lifelong habit with the support of parents.
School-based curriculum:
1. Electives: 3X. The School offers 13 elective subjects in three blocks, allowing each student to choose one subject from each.
2. Curriculum highlights: School-based programmes are planned and implemented across different subjects to align with the New Senior Secondary (NSS) reform. In September 2008, the School introduced the Other Learning Experiences (OLE) system to complement academic learning in place of the Extra-curricular Activities system (ECA). It encompasses a significantly larger variety of activities, giving students more diversity and choice in the range of clubs, teams, activities, events and programmes that they wish to participate in.
Development of the Four Key Tasks:
The School emphasizes the development of critical thinking through project learning, integrating research, data-collection, analytical and presentation skills in the process.
Life Planning Education:
Life Planning and Career Guidance at Diocesan Girls’ School aims to provide a holistic educational platform to support the developmental needs of all our students. It recognizes the varying needs of our students amongst different year groups as well as within individual classes, which necessitates the provision of a customized approach to Life Planning and Career Guidance.
Through a coordinated approach involving the Careers, Counselling, Other Learning Activities (OLE), Scholarship and other related teams, the School aims to empower all students to make informed and responsible choices with respect to their life choices and career goals, and to nurture their social, emotional and psychological well-being.
The life decisions our students make should match their own personal interests, strengths and character so that they may reach and ultimately surpass their potential. To this end, the Life Planning and Career Guidance at School encourages our students to become active and life-long learners, to uphold Christian values, to develop character, to be able to reflect and discover themselves, and to become empathetic and compassionate members of society.
Details: http://www.dgs.edu.hk/information/school-plans
Student Support
Whole School Approach to Catering for Learner Diversity:
From Secondary One to Three, students are streamed into sets for English, Chinese and Mathematics according to their competence, allowing them to develop their basic language and numeracy skills in a non-threatening but nonetheless challenging environment. The set system continues in the senior forms, enabling students to attend English, Chinese and Mathematics lessons in smaller classes.
Whole School Approach to Integrated Education:
The SEN Working Group of the School is responsible for looking into the needs of students with SEN and devising specific measures in support of their learning, such as examination accommodation, assignment adjustment, individual education plan etc. Each SEN student is under the supervision of 1 SEN Working Group member. He/she meets the student regularly and maintains contact with her parents to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan / support provided. Subject teachers are informed of the special needs and specific measures required by each student with SEN at the beginning of the school year. Feedback on the performances of the students is collected at the end of each term.
Educational Support for Non-Chinese Speaking Students:
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Measures to provide adaptation for Learning and Assessment:
A range of valid and effective assessment techniques are employed according to the nature of different subjects. Assessment tasks are designed as tools for and of learning. Thus, formative assessments help reflect the effectiveness of teaching and learning while summative assessments reflect the results of these activities.
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Home-School Co-operation and School Ethos
Home-School Co-operation:
At regular intervals, parents are invited to meetings during which issues such as the school curriculum design, policies and parents’ concerns are addressed. Professional workshops are also organized for interested parents.
School Ethos:
We help students build moral values based on Christian principles and stress the need for respect, modesty and self-discipline. Support for students is abundantly provided through different school schemes.
Details: http://www.dgs.edu.hk/SchHP/School_Prospectus.pdf
Future Development
School Development Plan:
The three areas of concern for 2021/22 - 2023/24 are:
Holistic Provision of Students’ Emotional Support;
Streamlining the Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary Curriculum;
National Education Implementation.
Teacher Professional Training and Development:
The Staff Development Team makes yearly plans for the professional development of teachers to heighten their teaching effectiveness and apply the different strategies shared by experts throughout the years.
Life-wide Learning (including Five Essential Learning Experiences to be provided through Key Learning Areas, extra-curricular activities, co-curricular activities, etc.):
The School offers 75 extra-curricular clubs, including those that focus on music, sports, academic work, community service and a range of interests. The Aesthetic Development Programme is implemented for S.5 to S.6 while the OLE Activity Days and Mini-summer Term are offered to students during the post-examination periods.
Details: http://www.dgs.edu.hk/display.php?section=Home&page=School_Plans
Others
Scholarships are awarded to academically outstanding girls from all forms. Students who have made outstanding achievements in their specific areas of strength during the school year can apply for or be nominated for exhibition scholarships. Enrichment scholarships are offered to students who excel in specific subject areas.
Exchange programmes are frequently organized with partner schools in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Mainland China, Taiwan and the United States.