Our school was honoured to participate in the 165th Anniversary Symposium on Girls’ Education hosted by Diocesan Girls’ School on 24 April. Under the theme of “Nurturing Virtues and Devotion to the Nation: A Century’s Legacy and Navigating the Future of Girls’ Education,” the symposium convened distinguished educators and students from leading institutions, fostering meaningful inter-school synergy and intellectual exchange.

The symposium commenced with an inspiring opening address by Miss Rosanna Law, JP, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism of the HKSAR, setting a reflective and aspirational tone for the afternoon.

This was followed by a high-level principals’ dialogue, expertly moderated by Professor John Lee Chi Kin, President of The Education University of Hong Kong. The panel featured Mr. Leung Yee Ho Genthew, Principal of Pope Paul VI College, Ms. Lee Yi Ying, Principal of Kowloon True Light School, and Mrs. Stella Lau, Headmistress of Diocesan Girls’ School. Their exchange offered profound pedagogical insights into the evolution and future trajectory of girls’ education.

Following the guest presentations, the conference moved into a student exchange segment. Student representatives from Kowloon True Light School, Pope Paul VI College and Diocesan Girls’ School spoke in turn, outlining each school’s history and cultural characteristics and discussing the important role of girls’ education in nurturing future talents.Three S4 students from our school, together with Ms Lau Man Wai, shared as “True Light Girls” the school motto “Thou Art the Light of the World”. Their presentation covered the school’s historical development, True Light traditions, and its close connection with the development of Hong Kong society.

This invaluable experience not only broadened our students’ horizons but also reaffirmed our commitment to nurturing confident, compassionate, and forward-thinking young women who are prepared to contribute meaningfully to society.