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155th Anniversary ConcertThe 155th Anniversary Concerts, entitled “Instruments of Praise” and “DGS Concert Competition & Instrumental Showcase,” were successfully held on 10th & 11th July 2015 respectively. The highlight of the evening was the grand finale, as the choirs join in one voice with the String Orchestra, giving thanks for the many blessings of the days of old. The Concert Band kicked off the second concert, which also featured winners of the DGS Concerto Competition performing with the School Orchestra under the baton of Mr. Leung Kin Fung. The evening came to a close with a spectacular collaboration by the School Orchestra and dancers from DGS & DGJS in a rendition of Ravel’s Bolero.

On 10th July, the Junior School made its debut by forming a special concert choir comprising different members of the DGS family, including Bishop Andrew Chan, Chairman of the School Council, Mrs. Doris Ho, the School Supervisor, the Senior and Junior School Headmistress, Chairman of the Parent Teacher Association, President of the DOGA Ltd., DGJS teachers, students and parents and DGS alumnae. All were united in one heart when they sang the hymn “Gloria” to praise our Almighty Father for His manifold blessings on the School in the past 155 years.

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The concert programme and event banners were generously provided by the DOGA.

ThanksgivingServiceMembers of the School Council joined hands with the school to celebrate its 155th anniversary through the Thanksgiving Service, held on the afternoon of November 20th, 2015 in the School Auditorium. The Service was conducted in praise of Our Heavenly Father, who has showered His munificent blessings over our School over the past 155 years. Punctuating the Bible readings and the Reverend’s powerful sharing was the staple of Diocesan life – music. In that brief one-hour service, the walls of the auditorium reverberated to the sounds of melodious music emanating from angelic choir and orchestra members, who sang and played celebratory hymns that praise His Name.

S.W.I.F.T.Round Table ForumFrom 28th to 30th October 2015, Diocesan Girls’ School played host to the 3rd S.W.I.F.T. Round Table Forum, as part of a series of events held throughout the year to commemorate the School’s 155th anniversary. In this forum schools from the Asia-Pacific region gathered at DGS to share teaching ideas that utilize innovative future technology and pedagogy.

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