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St Stephen's Girls' College (Chinese: 聖士提反女子中學), known as SSGC, which is one of the grant schools under Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui (Anglican Church), is a girls' schools in Hong Kong. Originally on Caine Road, the school moved to its current location at Lyttelton Road, Mid-Levels, in 1923. The main building is listed as one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong. The school which first opened in 1906 is managed by the St. Stephen's Girls' College School Council. It continues to be one of the most prestigious girls' school in Hong Kong. It is famous for its music achievement, volleyball and academic results in the public examination.
[edit] School MissionSt. Stephen's Girls' College is a Christian school whose primary aim is to provide good education in a Christian spirit. It strives to educate the 'whole person' by emphasizing the moral, intellectual, physical, social, aesthetic, as well as spiritual development of every student. It aims to help students to achieve academic excellence, to develop their own potential, to become responsible citizens and future leaders, and to serve the community. [edit] PrincipalsThere were 6 expatriate principals up to 1991: Miss W.M. Carden (1905-1915) [edit] School BuildingsThe Main Building was opened in 1924. It was the first school in Hong Kong declared a historical monument, in 1992, and was renamed the June Li Building in 1996. An Archives Room was set up to preserve and exhibit school archives. The Jubilee Building was opened in 1958. It was renamed the Ellen Li Jubilee Building 1996. The Hse Ta Tung Memorial Building was built on the site of the Primary School, and was opened in 1996. The Primary School and Kindergarten was relocated to Henrietta School, renamed the Yu Lee Mo Fun Memorial Building in 1996. In April 1996 the Reprovisioning Project was officially completed. Significant Landmarks The SSGC Alumnae Association was established in 1926. School uniforms were introduced in 1928. The SSGC Parent-Teacher Association was established in 1951. The Boarding School was closed in 1967. Visually handicapped students were first admitted into SSCC in 1972 to receive integrated education. Our 6th Principal, Miss K.E. Barker, was awarded the Honorary Doctor of Social Sciences by the University of the Hong Kong in 1989 for her contribution in education.. SSGC was chosen by the Education Department as one of the ten Pilot schools in Information Technology in 1998, as one of the Quality Education Fund projects. Three past students had served in the HK Legislative Council: Dr. Ellen Li Tso Sau Kwan, Mrs. Rita Fan Hsu Lai-Tai, Dr. Rosanna Wong Yick Ming. [edit] June Li BuildingThe main building, opened in 1924, was declared a historical monument by the Monuments and Antiquities Board in 1992. It is preserved by Government for its architectural beauty and historical value. In 1998, it was named the June Li Building. The June Li Building has the following special rooms: Ho Tung Hall Kwok Siu Lau Hall 16 Classrooms General Office Principal Office 2 Assistant Principal Offices 2 Computer Rooms AV Room Multimedia Room Campus Broadcasting Studio Conference Room Archives Room Chapel 2 Staff Rooms Music Room 2 Counselling Rooms 1 Covered Playground [edit] Hsu Ta Tung Memorial BuildingThe Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building was constructed on the old Primary School site and was completed in 1995. The Mrs. Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial Building (former Henrietta School) now accommodates the Primary School and Kindergarten. The Hsu Ta Tung Memorial Building has the following special rooms: Jockey Club Hall Library Physics Laboratory Chemistry Laboratory Biology Laboratory General Science Laboratory I General Science Laboratory II Basketball Court Car Park [edit] Ellen Li Jubilee BuildingThe Jubilee Building, opened in 1958, has been renamed the Ellen Li Jubilee Building after re-provisioning in 1995. The Ellen Li Jubilee Building has the following special rooms: 15 Classrooms 2 Home Management Room Needlework Room Staff Room 2 Art Rooms Gymnasium Car Park [edit] AcademicSt. Stephen's Girls' College aims to help each student to develop her intellectual abilities to the full. Students are encouraged to participate actively in the learning process, and to strive for high standards. They are also advised on how to acquire and develop good study skills and habits. On entry to the school in Form 1, students are placed in classes of mixed ability. Remedial lessons in English, Chinese and Mathematics are arranged in junior classes to give more help to those who need it. Later, when students enter Form 4, they may be placed in English 'sets', so that weaker students can concentrate on improving their foundations, and more able students can be challenged to widen their understanding and skills. [edit] HistorySt. Stephen's Girls' College was founded in 1906 by the Church Missionary Society of the Anglican Church of England. It moved from its earliest site on Caine Road to Babington Path, and then to the present site on Lyttelton Road in 1924, when it also became a grant school. With only a short disruption caused by the Second World War, St. Stephen's Girls' College has offered a high-quality education for girls' in Hong Kong for over 99 years. [edit] School HymnWe build our school on Thee, O Lord, We work together in Thy sight, Hold Thou each hand to keep it just, We change but Thou art still the same, An official recording can be obtained from: http://www.ssgc.edu.hk/web/audio/hymn.mp3 [edit] Notable alumni
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