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Diocesan Girls' Junior School

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school_name	Diocesan Girls' Junior School
district	Yau Tsim Mong
school_address	1 Jordan Road, Kowloon
school_type_1	Private
school_type_2	Whole Day
medium_of_instruction	English
school_tel	22779200
school_fax	23858121
school_email	dgjs@dgjs.edu.hk
school_website	http://www.dgjs.edu.hk
school_motto	Daily Giving Joyful Service
school_mission	The School is committed to providing a quality, all-round liberal education based on Christian principles and Chinese cultural values. We offer our students a positive learning environment where they achieve their maximum potential and develop a love of lifelong learning. All students are empowered to participate as confident and responsible members of the global community.
sponsoring_body	The Council of Diocesan Girls' School
student_gender	Girls
commencement_of_operation_year	1860
religion	Protestantism / Christianity

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imc	Not Applicable
training_compliance_rate_supervisor_managers_smc_chairperson_members	Not Applicable
name_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Yu Ka Po Benita
title_supervisor_chairman_of_mc	Ms.
name_of_school_head	Ming Ho Holly
title_of_school_head	Dr.
school_size	13000
through_train_sec_school	Diocesan Girls' School
school_bus	Yes
parent_teacher_association	Yes
school_alumni_association	Yes
asc_school_fee	"$86000 "
fac_no_of_classroom	24
fac_no_of_school_hall	1
fac_no_of_playground	1
fac_no_of_library	1
fac_special_rooms	Scripture Room, Multi-Purpose Room, Tree of Life, Language Room, Performing Arts Centre, ECA Room, Music Activity Centre, Visual Arts Centres, Student Activity Centre, Multimedia Learning Centre, STEM Room, Science Centre, Gymnasium, Hall & Library.
fac_others	Basketball Court, Chinese Culture Room, PTA Room, Indoor Swimming Pool, Art Garden, Little Farmers' Plot, Middle Garden.
fac_support_for_specialedu	Ramp, Accessible lift, Accessible toilet, Tactile guide path and Supportive Education Rooms.
previous_year_tsi_total_no_of_teachers	61
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_received_teacher_training	82
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_bacherlor	100
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_master_doctorate_or_above	49
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_special_edu_training	12
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_0_4	51
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_5_9	13
previous_year_tsi_percent_of_exp_10_or_above	36
previous_year_no_of_class_p1	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p2	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p3	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p4	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p5	4
previous_year_no_of_class_p6	4
previous_year_no_of_class_total	24
current_year_no_of_class_p1	4
current_year_no_of_class_p2	4
current_year_no_of_class_p3	4
current_year_no_of_class_p4	4
current_year_no_of_class_p5	4
current_year_no_of_class_p6	4
current_year_no_of_class_total	24
cs_mode_of_teaching	Group and individual remedial teaching to cater for the needs of students with academic learning difficulties. There are also enhanced classes for gifted learners.
no_of_test_per_year_P1	1
no_of_exam_per_year_P1	2
replace_test_exam_P1	No
no_of_test_per_year_P2-P6	1
no_of_exam_P2-P6	2
formulate_appropriate_school_based_assessment_assignment_policy_inform_parents_collect_views_from_teachers_students_parents_regularly	Yes
upload_school_assessment_policy_to_school_web	No
upload_school_assignment_policy_to_school_web	No
diversified_assessment	Besides summative assessment in the form of tests and examinations, the School stresses the importance of formative assessment through students' daily work, participation in class, project learning, oral presentation and other learning experiences.
avoid_test_exam_after_long_holidays	Yes
arrange_timetable_flexibly_tutorial_session_in_afternoon	No
streaming_arrangement	Class by average abilities.
no_of_school_days_per_week	5
no_of_periods_per_day	10
duration_of_each_period	30
school_starts_at	8:00
school_starts_at_AMPM	AM
school_ends_at	3:30
school_ends_at_AMPM	PM
lunch_start_time	12:35
lunch_end_time	1:45
lunch_arrangement	Provided by designated supplier and arranged by parents.
healthy_school_life	The School aims to develop healthy lifestyles, positive values, and proactive attitudes among students, thereby enhancing their resilience and immunization against adversity. A School Counselor and Student Support Officer work with a group of Guidance Team teachers to support the well-being of our students.
school_life_remarks	Half-day school on Wednesday
life_wide_learning	Drama Clubs; Debate Team; Gardening Club; Dance Club; Computer Club; Putonghua Variety Show; Odyssey of the Mind Team; Brownies; Red Cross; Community Service Team; School Choirs; Symphony Orchestra; String Orchestras; Percussion Bands; Wind Bands; Chinese Orchestra; Concerts; Chinese and Western Instrumental Classes; Athletics Team; Swimming Team; Badminton Team; Basketball Team; Volleyball Team; Table-tennis Team; Handball Team; Netball Team, Fencing Team, Leadership Training Programme; Outward Bound School; P.6 Retreat; Life Education Activity Programme; Swimming Gala; Sports Day; educational visits and talks.
school_organisation	The School is managed by the School Council, which consists of parents and alumnae representatives.
imc_smc_mc	The Council of Diocesan Girls' School
school_green_policy	Environmental education is vital in our school as we prioritize fostering environmental consciousness and sustainable practices among students. Activities spanning all grades promote environmental awareness and inspire action. The school actively combats climate change and supports sustainable living through various recycling campaigns, including mooncake tin box and coffee capsule recycling. Enriching learning experiences are provided to further deepen students' understanding of environmental issues by hosting guest speakers and providing in-house programs focusing on educating and raising awareness about various environmental challenges. In addition, a group of students were selected to represent our school in the Seahorse Rangers programme by the Ocean Park Conservation Alliance. Through a holistic approach to environmental education, we nurture a generation of environmentally conscious individuals.
school_major_concerns	1. School campus revitalization. 2. Enhancing STEM and technology in teaching and learning. 3. Offering students a well-balanced programme that prioritizes student learning and well-being.
learning_and_teaching_strategies	1. Educational tours and school exchange programmes are arranged to broaden students' horizons. 2. English drama activities are incorporated into oral lessons to enhance students' skills in performing arts and boost their confidence. The School also offers an after-school drama course. 3. "Enrichment and Extension" and "Project T" time provide hands-on, experiential, and project-based learning opportunities. 4. Thinking skills are incorporated into our daily teaching to encourage deeper learning.
major_renewed_emphases_pri_edu_curriculum	1. The School has a Life Education Programme (LEP) and a National Education Team comprised of teachers from different departments. The LEP team develop and continuously refine the school's character education and life planning education curriculum to suit students' needs. Teachers in the National Education team develop and reinforce the national education curriculum, including Flag-raising ceremonies, talks and theme days to enhance positive values among students and promote national security education in different aspects of school life. 2. Various learning experiences are organised regularly to give students diverse learning experiences. 3. The School has a STEM Room and a Science Centre, giving plenty of flexible space for teachers to design STEAM activities. 4. The School library has a rich collection of fiction and nonfiction books. A Library Committee, including teachers of different departments, collaborate to purchase books for the library.
dev_of_generic_skills	Through project-based learning, gifted education projects and civic and moral education courses, pupils' generic skills are developed. They are also enhanced through pupils' participation in Outward Bound School and various inter-school competitions and international competitions. Activity-based programmes are designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication among students.
cultivation_of_proper_values_attitudes_and_behaviours	The School aims to build respect, self-discipline among the students by providing them with an environment where they are respected and expected to exercise self-discipline. Christian values of love, compassion, zest, respect, generosity, gratitude, joy and uniqueness are inculcated through Morning Assembly, the formal curriculum and all aspects of school life.
whole_school_approach_cater_for_learner_diversity	Collaborative schemes with Diocesan Girls' School during lessons, ECAs and sport trainings are implemented regularly within our School. Teachers from both schools meet during the school year to observe lessons and discuss the curriculum so they can better understand the needs of students when transitioning to secondary school. Near the end of a school year, Secondary One students will speak with our Primary Six students and answer any of their questions regarding life in the Senior School.
whole_school_approach_integrated_education	A speech therapist with rich experience in learning strategies, together with three teachers as the coordinators, are lending support to students with diverse learning needs so that teachers, parents and students can employ the recommended strategies for more effective teaching and learning.
curriculum_tailoring_and_adaptation	Students with learning challenges are placed in smaller class settings. Enhancement programmes are organised for gifted pupils, who are also encouraged to participate in elite training and competitions.
home-school_co-operation	The PTA takes an active role in collaborating with the School to organise educational visits, special activities and parenting seminars. Parents are encouraged to participate in our school life through many volunteering activities throughout the school year.
school_ethos	The School cultivates a caring and rich learning atmosphere where all students have the opportunity to learn both cooperatively and independently. Adaptation measures for P.1 students include talks for P.1 parents and the Big Sisters Scheme with P.6 girls mentoring the P.1 girls on a one-to-one basis throughout the academic year.
school_dev_plan	1. Recreational area revitalization: Completion of improvement work in the Middle Garden and Little Farmers' Plot; 2. National Education, Life-Planning Education and teaching strategies refinement: Incorporating National Education and Life-Planning Education into the regular curriculum while refining teaching strategies across the curriculum; 3. Well-balanced ECA programme for students: To restructure the programme to meet students' needs and promote student well-being.
teacher_pro_training_and_dev	The School strongly supports teachers' professional development. Teachers are active in collaborating closely with their peers, organising lesson observations and sharing sessions as well as attending external training programmes.
school_character_others	In the 76th Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival, we attained 247 prizes in the English & Chinese (Cantonese & Putonghua) Sections. In the 77th Hong Kong Schools Music Festival, the School's musicians continued to achieve outstanding results in solo and group competitions, capturing 4 first places, 5 second places and 2 third places in group competitions. The School was the Champion in the Kowloon South Area Inter-Primary Schools Table Tennis, Athletics and Swimming competitions. A fee remission scheme is provided for students with genuine financial needs. In addition, PTA Scholarships are given to students who demonstrate good conduct and provide service to the School. Academic, sports and music scholarships are also awarded to deserving students with excellent performance.