DBSPTA President’s Message – Mr. Chan Hong
for parents, summer programmes for students and
outings for families. Nowadays, more and more
parents want to play an active role in their children’
s education. The establishment of our PTA has
given them a lot of treasured opportunities to give
feedback to the school and to contribute directly to
enhancing our students’ development.
My own son has graduated in Form 7 this school
year, and it is time for me to step down after 7 years
with the DBSPTA. Looking back, I consider myself
extremely privileged to have had the opportunity
to work with such dedicated parents, staff and
It was seven years ago today when we worked
with the then new principal, Mr. Terence Chang,
to form the DBSPTA. Since its inception, our PTA
Committee has taken the initiative to promote
student welfare and home-school cooperation.
Many wonderful events have been organized
each year; the School Fete, the DBS 10Km
FunD Run, Celebration Dinners for the Music
and Sports Departments, and also the Home
Coming Concert. All these successes were only
made possible with the ardent contribution and
unfailing support of parents, staff and volunteers.
We can look back with pride at what we have
achieved together.
With the establishment of the Primary Division
in 2005, the DBSPTA has expanded and now
consists of the Secondary and Primary Divisions.
The two Divisions have worked individually
and collectively to enhance students’ potential
and to ensure quality education for our future
generations. This is achieved through such
activities as education forums, sharing sessions
Committee members who have supported our PTA
over the years. I believe that a strong partnership
between the school and the PTA, dedicated to the
welfare of all students, not only promotes the wholeperson development and education of our children,
but also enhances the parent-child relationship in
the family. I therefore look forward to even more
active participation and contribution to the DBSPTA
Committee from parents and teachers in the years
ahead!
It is my pleasure to have served the DBSPTA as a
founding member and as a President for the past
two years. I want to thank you all most sincerely for
your friendship and support. Last but not the least,
I have to thank the Headmaster and Headteacher
for their continuous support of the DBSPTA. The
experience of working with you all is indeed my
greatest reward and something I shall treasure for
many, many years to come.
Chan Hong
President
Past Events
Inauguration Ceremony of the 7th Standing Committee of DBSPTA (Oct 2006)
The newly elected PTA committee for the 2006-2007 school year held its Inauguration Ceremony on 21 October
2006. Our guest speaker - the Honorable Sarah Liao - presented her speech on the concept of the "Green School"
during the Ceremony. About 900 parents from both the Primary and Secondary Divisions attended the Ceremony.
Past Events
DBS School Fete (Nov 2006)
The School Fete was a great joint effort by the PTA executive committee (PD+SD), Grade 1 & Grade 7 parents to
raise funds for the school. We all had a great time helping to organize and run the PTA stalls and the Garden Fete
buffet lunch. We have raised approximately $135,000 from the event.
Past Events
Parents’ Talk (Feb 2007)
The Parents’ Talk in February 2007 was well attended. The seminar attracted more than 300 parents from both
the Primary and Secondary Divisions. The sharing session on learning strategies received positive and favorable
feedback.
Agenda
Speakers
G.7 Parents’ Gathering – Sharing on Students’ DBSPTA (SD) Executive Committee
Performance & School Social Life
Learning Strategies
DBS F.6 Boys : Mr. Felix YAM and Mr. Victor LEE
(1) School-based Assessment under New Hong Kong Examinations & Assessment Authority
Senior Secondary Academic Structure
Mr. FU Tak Wah (Assistant General Manager)
(2) School-based Assessment under Hong English Department (SD) : Mrs. A CHAN and Mr. LH TAN
Kong Certificate of Education Examination
Chinese Department (SD): Mr. MK LEE and Mr. KW CHO
(3) “3+3+4” New Academic Structure
Mr. CHAN Hong (President of DBSPTA) and DBSPTA (SD)
Executive Committee
Past Events
DBS 10Km FunD Run (Mar 2007) - A Fund Raising Campaign
The FunD run is an annual fund raising event which involved all our students, old boys, teachers and parents. The
DBS delegation of 376 runners is one of the largest and the most consistent of all Hong Kong teams. The event
raised more than $1,000,000. The Fund Raising Committee and DBSPTA hosted a tea reception for the prize giving
ceremory on 24 March 2007.
Past Events
Chi Lin Nunnery and Ma Wan Park Outing (Mar 2007)
遊志蓮觀唐院 逛馬灣行大運
行程安排：09:45 鑽石山地鐵站C出口近美國冒險樂園對出空地集合
10:00 遊覽南蓮園池和參觀志蓮淨苑
12:30 到深井裕記海鮮酒家享用馳名燒鵝午膳
14:00 遊覽馬灣公園**（內有古蹟館、大自然公園和環保館）
16:00 回程在鑽石山地鐵站解散
上述活動，家教會安排了專業的導賞員為參加者沿途講解有關的名勝及歷史。透過是次活動，促進了家長，教師
及同學間的關係，是一項很有意義的活動。
Musician’s Dinner (July 2007)
In celebration of the Music Department's outstanding achievements, DBSPTA(SD) and DSOBA jointly sponsored
the Musician’s Dinner. Also attending were representatives from Diocesan Girls’ School and Heep Yun Secondary
School.
Past Events
Incoming and Home Coming Concert (July 2007)
The Incoming and Home Coming Concerts were co-organized by DBS Fund Raising Committee, DBSPTA, DSOBA
& DBSAPA to raise funds for the school. Thanks must be given for the generous support of all participants. Over
$1,800,000 was raised from the event.
Headmaster’s Interview – Mr. Terence Chang
Reporters: Adrian Kwong (5A) & Jonathan Ng (5A).
trees systematically around the new
dormitory and cafeteria. He said,
“Some of our trees are very old and
will one day die and we will need to
replace them. We’re not going to build
a concrete jungle.” He added that
while most of the current barbecue
pits will be removed, the main trees
will stay. Hopefully, we can also look
forward to the revival of some school
traditions.
3. School life.
1. Will the implementation of the International Baccalaureate
curriculum change DBS from head to toe?
The Headmaster, Mr. Terence Chang, spoke highly of the IB new
curriculum, claiming that there will be no conflict between the IB
and the local curriculum when they run simultaneously, as there are
already many successful examples of dual-system schools around
the world, such as a school he visited in Melbourne. He also thought
it possible to accept overseas students, and denied that taking in a
few girls (although not compulsory) would do any harm: “Of course
it won’t affect the name of DBS. In fact, DBS originally started off
as a co-educational school. A few girls coming in may even help a
little in terms of students’ language proficiency.” Mr. Chang believes
teacher training will enable teachers to look at things from different
perspectives. He also believes that with training, teachers will be able
to teach the IB curriculum, which aims to help students to look things
from different angles and tackle problems from different approaches.
The IB curriculum will be implemented in tandem with the new Senior
Secondary curriculum. There will be two IB diploma classes initially.
2. Construction within the school campus.
Mr. Chang was quick to explain his motive for renovating the main
building, and it is definitely not simply a matter of sentimental value:
“It can only last for another 30 to 40 years. Destroying it might be a
necessary evil but when that time comes we can rebuild it in the same
way it was.” He says that a new building next to the steps will be
completed this December. A new complex will also be built at the site
of the old gymnasium and old geography room. Quoting examples
from HKU, CUHK and DGS, Mr. Chang said that new buildings or
annexes will have to be added due to an increase in student numbers
and differences in how facilities are used, adding that “this is an
inevitable part of an ever-changing world.”
When asked about the effects of deforestation at school, Mr. Chang
stated that the school’s Landscape Committee will try to plant new
In recent years, DBS has had
remarkable achievements in music,
athletics and swimming, but are
students’ interests becoming limited?
Mr. Chang says that we cannot stop
students from thinking that those three
areas are the only areas of value to
the school. However, he hastens to
add that the school is trying to provide
a wider variety of extra-curricular
activities, despite our financial
limitations.
4. What is the most important element
for the future development of the
school?
Although Mr. Chang admits that
hardware is vital to the development
of any school, he emphasizes
that software is just as important.
Software in terms of teachers’
devotion, a sense of professionalism
and students’ potential to develop
themselves. Mr. Chang said, “students
should always come first because
without them and the opportunities
for their development, even a nicelooking campus is useless.” We do
hope that, in the long run, all the
effort put into the construction of new
buildings will prove to be successful
in nurturing better students, and that
the introduction of a new curriculum
will improve the harmony and learning
environment within DBS.
Interview with Mr. Hilary Lai Head of Mathematics Dept (Junior Section)
Reporter: Anthony Tam (5A)
Mathematics is one of the three compulsory subjects that Hong
Kong students need to study. It can develop students’ critical
analysis and reasoning skills. It is therefore essential to master
basic mathematics concepts and logical thinking skills. Through
this interview with Mr. Hilary Lai, the mathematics department
head in junior forms, parents and students may have a better
understanding of how students can strengthen their foundation and
enhance their knowledge of mathematics.
According to Mr. Lai, learning mathematics by the traditional method of drilling is not the best way to
master the subject. “I do not rule out the effectiveness of having more practice. However, what can
we do to give more to students?” he asks. With such an idea in mind, he introduced two enrichment
components in the junior-form mathematics curriculum: co-operative learning and the use of graphical
calculators.
Co-operative learning comprises project-based tasks that students need to complete. The materials
in the project are carefully designed so as to stimulate students in utilizing their knowledge to solve
problems. “Some students dislike studying mathematics because they think that the subject is abstract,”
says Mr. Lai. “They do not relate mathematics to their everyday experience. To help them to do this, the
project is developed based on an adventure story. Through this, students can see how knowledge can be
used in different real life contexts. In addition, the adventure story can also motivate the students beyond
textbook work. To make cooperative learning more successful, teachers will continuously monitor the
level of difficulty of the problems set in the project. As for the use of a graphic calculator in junior forms,
it is beneficial because students are spared the manual work of drawing graphs. Besides, their horizons
can also be broadened. Graphical calculators are used for teaching and learning mathematics in many
countries. On the whole, students’ higher order thinking skills can be developed.”
Mr. Lai would like to share with parents a couple of ways to help their sons to master mathematics. “I
do not think it is advantageous to students if parents help their sons to solve their homework problems
by using theorems or formulae which should be learnt in higher forms. Such help may even defeat the
purpose of the homework – which is developing students’ problem-solving skills. All questions in the
tasks are carefully designed. So parents need not worry. No higher-form knowledge is required. Students
are advised to solve the problems using knowledge learnt in class. Their logical thinking and problemsolving skills will gradually improve.”
In conclusion, Mr. Lai hopes that students can adopt a more proactive way to study mathematics.
Besides, they should try to think about the questions critically and relate them to mathematical
knowledge already learnt. It is even better if they can relate their mathematics knowledge to problems
encountered in their daily life. Students should heed Mr. Lai’s advice and think deeply about the subject.
With an emphasis on in-depth analysis, mathematics is not only challenging, it could also be pleasant at
the same time.
Interview with Mr. Wong Cheuk Pong Head of Mathematics Dept (Senior Section)
Reporter: Anthony Tam (5A)
Learning mathematics in the senior forms calls for sustained effort.
From an interview with Mr. C. P. Wong, head of mathematics
department in the senior forms, students will know more about
the structure of the mathematics curriculum and essential learning
strategies.
Mr. Wong points out that there is a misconception about studying
Additional Mathematics in senior forms. The subject is intended
for more abled students but nowadays most students consider this
a necessary subject to take for the science stream. Since Additional Mathematics is one of the most
demanding subjects, the workload increases meaninglessly for some students. Pure Mathematics in form
six and seven is even harder since questions are sometimes adapted from materials of the university
mathematics courses. So it is normal for students to encounter difficulties. Luckily, this would be rectified
with the coming of the new Senior Secondary curriculum. The mathematics curriculum in senior forms
will be easier and university-level concepts will be removed.
Regarding the IB curriculum, Mr. Wong thinks it is a good option for students because it is widely
recognised by universities overseas, so IB students have an edge when they are applying for university
places overseas. Nevertheless, students should consider whether IB is really suitable for them,
especially if they are staying in Hong Kong to further their studies or to pursue their career.
In university, the popularity of mathematics as a choice of major among students was once far below that
of other competitive subjects such as medicine, engineering, law, and business. However, employers
have recently expressed their interest in hiring mathematics graduates who are believed to have better
analytical power. As a result, more and more students are now opting for a mathematics degree. Mr.
Wong feels delighted to see more students choosing to specialise in mathematics. However, the opinions
of Mr. Fan Hung-ling, Henry are also worth considering. Mr. Fan believes students need to have more
exposure to a wider range of general interests and disciplines before opting for specialization. Therefore,
Mr. Wong advises students not to pursue specialize too early.
Aside from further studies and future career paths, Mr. Wong would like to talk about study strategies in
mathematics. Students tend to do a lot of routine drills instead of seeking a genuine understanding of a
subject. This may solve their difficulties temporarily in the exams, but would not help at more advanced
levels of studies. He would not encourage students to learn too much beyond their current level. They
need not hurry at all but should first master the knowledge currently taught. Also, he objects to routine
drillings and memorising standard steps. This completely defeats the purpose of learning mathematics
as a subject that requires critical thinking.
In summing up, Mr. Wong hopes that students can learn the subject through critical thinking skills and not
resort to rote learning, even when they are subject to imminent examination pressure. He also suggests
students should have an overall idea of the subject syllabus beforehand as it would enhance their
learning efficiency. Students should pay attention to this piece of advice so that they can develop critical
thinking and analytical skills and equip themselves with sound knowledge of the subject.
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An Interview with Mrs. Margaret To –
Head of English Department (Junior Section)
Reporter: Chan Ting Fung (5A)
As the head of the Junior English and English Literature
Departments, Mrs. Margaret To is the architect of
curriculum improvement in junior forms, as well as a much
respected figure in DBS.
1. On English
In recent years much has been done to help students
improve their written and oral English. For instance, junior
form boys have to do two projects – an interview with a
native English speaker and a drama. There has been a
mini speech contest, and an increasing number of videowatching classes in which boys are encouraged to discuss
what they have seen and write movie critiques. Journals
and news-cuts have become regular assignments. These
assignments facilitate a two-way exchange because
teachers are required to write comments instead of just
marking a grade.
"Teachers' words of encouragement give the weaker
students an incentive to work hard because they no
longer feel inferior. As time goes by the boys have shown
increasing effort and have improved considerably."
The formats of the oral exams have also been changed.
In Forms 1 and 2, students are required to pair up and
conduct a conversation based on a picture. Form 3
students have group discussions that are quite similar
to those in the HKCEE. These new exam formats aim at
assessing students’ abilities of spontaneous speaking as
well as their willingness to interact with others.
In addition, Mrs. To hopes that class sizes can be reduced.
"We always favour small-class teaching," she remarks.
"In a large class, students often perceive the teacher as a
dictator because the teacher has to discipline them. Small
classes result in much closer teacher-student relationships
and students are much more likely to treat their teachers
as friends." She elaborates using her experience in
teaching remedial classes of 15 students. When the school
year starts, some boys in these classes are disobedient
and cannot read properly. But towards the end of the year
they become capable of writing articles of an acceptable
standard. With small-class teaching, the difference in
one year can be remarkable. As for whether small-class
teaching can be adopted for all junior form students, Mrs.
To is confident that it can be achieved if proper funding is
provided.
She understands that some parents try hard to cultivate
their child’s reading habits, but to no avail. Her advice –
"You don’t go to the bookstore and pick up the hardest
book on the shelf. You should start by picking something
that is one level below your own level. Once your child
develops fluency and interest in reading, he won’t stop."
Besides the bookstore, libraries are also a good source of
readers and books on the usage of English. In addition,
she encourages students to read more magazines for
pleasure because they can always find fascinating articles.
2. On English Literature
Although DBS does not offer English Literature in the
senior forms, many students want to study the subject on
their own for the HKCEE, proving the success of our junior
form English Literature courses. Yet Mrs. To is still striving
to improve the curriculum by introducing a more diverse
range of themes. Next year’s Form 1 students can expect
books on mythology. Form 2 students will be reading six
Shakespearean plays. "These are quite different from
what our boys studied in the past. The course book is
written in contemporary writing but the dialogue is in the
original text, such that all boys can understand the plays
while acquiring valuable literary knowledge." As for Form
3 students, they will be reading To Kill a Mockingbird to
explore the problem of racial discrimination.
"Literature is very useful because it helps us to savour life.
It gives us an insight into human relationships such that
we may become better individuals," she explains.
3. On school culture
Mrs. To oversees the production of Steps and Inspiration,
two publications which are the core of DBS culture. Having
been the teacher-in-charge of Steps for 15 years, she has
seen many boys come and go, yet there is one dominating
feature she sees in all her students – a strong sense of
unity and brotherhood. "DBS boys have a strong desire for
perfection. This is why our school is always very strong in
music and sports," she comments.
She describes being the editor of Inspiration as the
most enjoyable part of her work. "I make it my last job
every year so that I can take maximum time to enjoy the
original writing of our boys. It is a luxury to bathe in their
minds and admire their creativity." She is delighted to
see that students are capable of writing on a variety of
topics. Three years ago the most popular topic was the
911 terrorist attacks. Last year it was the Asian tsunami.
These days she receives many articles on global warming.
"The works of our boys show that they are conscientious
about what is going on in the world and can express their
opinions very openly. I feel a sense of pride as I read the
articles."
"Teaching in DBS is a challenge. In spite of the fact that
the standard of English seems to be declining, a number
of students are very good," she concludes. Our students’
desire to excel makes teachers want to do their very best.
"It is the DBS spirit that motivates me to keep on working,
and I feel that the work I do here is never wasted."
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An Interview with Mrs. Anne Chan Head of English Department (Senior Section)
Reporter: Chan Ting Fung (5A)
have to face reality."
Mrs. Anne Chan, Head of Senior English Department,
discusses the new HKCEE and teaching methods in DBS.
She also gives advice on how students can learn English well
and the role of parents.
2. On current teaching methods
1. On the New HKCEE
The new HKCEE has not been without its controversy. Many
students criticize the exam for being too easy. On this matter,
Mrs. Chan says that the papers are not demanding but all the
marking schemes have precise descriptors for Levels 1-5. "An
easy paper does not necessarily mean that it is easy to get a
high score. As the marking schemes are criteria-referenced,
the HKEAA does not have to assign grades according to a
normal distribution graph. In other words, it will not give a set
amount of Level 5s."
Mrs. Chan believes that the newly introduced SBA (schoolbased assessment) component helps students learn English
better. "It tests students’ potential for reinforcing, recycling
and revising language learnt in the classroom. They are
encouraged to read a large number of books. An extensive
reading scheme helps them understand, interpret and
analyse a great variety of written texts."
Our school has chosen Tuesdays with Morrie and Being a
Happy Teen from the SBA booklist provided by the HKEAA. "We
teach The Five People You Meet in Heaven because it is written
by Mitch Albom, the author of Tuesdays with Morrie. This gives
students the prerequisite knowledge of Albom’s writing style
so as to enable them to understand the SBA material better."
Mrs. Chan acknowledges that advanced students may think
that the book is insufficiently challenging, but explains that the
department has to cater for differences among students. "While
there are some linguistic geniuses in DBS, many students
need much time to comprehend thoroughly the style, content,
vocabulary and messages in a book."
The objectivity of grading has led to much debate. Mrs. Chan
clarifies that all the senior form teachers have attended
pertinent training courses administered by the HKEAA. "The
marking schemes are detailed and there are clear guidelines
for what constitutes a certain score."
Furthermore, the HKCEE preparation materials Focus on
Skills Book 5 and Success in the HKCEE are often said to be
much easier than Cutting Edge used by students of Form 1
to Form 4. Mrs. Chan explains that Focus on Skills Book 5 is
already harder than the actual exam that took place in May,
this year. She also says that these textbooks are necessary
because they familiarize students with the way public exams
are conducted. "Our students need to learn examination
strategies. That’s life. If students don’t know the exam format
well, very few of them can achieve outstanding results. We
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"While our focus is on the HKCEE and HKAL Examinations,
we also use materials from foreign exams such as IELTS,
TOEFL and CPE etc. in our papers. Our papers are therefore
of a very high standard. Teachers discuss and explain the
answers in class and boys feel that they benefit a lot from
this." She also suggests that students may take the IELTS on
their own to find out what their standard is like. "It’s definitely
not a must, but it helps boys monitor their own progress."
The Senior English Department also understands the
importance of IT in teaching, and therefore has purchased
a set of English Language teaching software developed by
Clarity Language Consultants Ltd. "The software is used by
various teachers for students whose command of English is
not so good."
She comments that not every student has a chance to
practise English verbally in every lesson, but emphasizes
that students are given many chances to participate in
discussions, presentations and debates. Students learn how
to speak with flair and develop their own style. "We want
our students to express their ideas in an organized manner.
We look for good vocabulary and language patterns, as well
as effective communication strategies. A high standard of
English is expected of them."
Mrs. Chan has put much effort into the promotion of reading
habits in DBS. "I choose books for the school library every
year. I have purchased many York Notes books, which help
students understand important literary works. As for our class
libraries, I have selected different books for each class, many
of which are bestsellers. The wide variety of books we have
in our class libraries is unsurpassed by any other school."
3. Advice on learning English
"Students should also visit public libraries habitually. In
addition, it is a good idea to go to bookshops frequently
and build your own library." She also recommends Time,
Newsweek and The New Yorker to our students.
On the role of parents, Mrs. Chan says that it is most
important that they "teach their sons to manage themselves
efficiently". Parents will have an easier job cultivating good
reading habits for their children if they teach them the virtues
of obedience and respect at an early age." She reminds
parents not to let TV and computer games distract their
children from books. She also encourages parents to play
language games with their children if possible. She concludes
with an example – a riddle her 11-year-old daughter, who
always speaks English with her, gave her last year.
"What is the longest sentence in the world?"
Answer: life imprisonment
中文科科主任—李滿基老師與曹家偉老師專訪
整理：張浩鈞（中五甲）
談國際文憑課程（IB）、334學制、會考、學語文
IB課程的開辦、334學制的提出、會考課程的改
變，或許已為各位家長帶來很多煩惱：怎樣在IB和334
本地課程之間作抉擇呢？自己的兒子又能否適應新的學
習方式呢……在我們和兩位中文科科主任──李滿基老
師和曹家偉老師的訪問中，他們不但解答了各位的疑
難，還對轉制以及學語文的方法提出了寶貴意見。
國際文憑課程（IB）
IB為一國際認可的大學預科課程，學生需修讀兩
年（中五及中六）並參加統一考試方可畢業。與本地
高考課程不同，IB學生需選六科，並需涵蓋第一語言
（Language A1）、第二語言（Language A2）、個人
與社會、數學、美術及實驗科學全部六大範疇。每科
設高級程度課程（HL, Higher Level）或標準課程（SL,
Standard Level）。我校正計劃於2009/10學年開辦IB課
程，即將升中二的學生可在中三學期終結時報讀。
曹老師表示校方仍未決定將中文定為較深的
Language A1還是較淺的Language A2。但他說若中文被
選為A1，中文部將採用SL，若為A2則採HL。對於兩者
分別，曹老師說A1SL要求學生閱讀多部不同文體、不
同朝代的經典名篇，傳記散文、唐詩元劇無一不包，甚
至要和世界名著作比較分析，視野比高考中國文學還要
廣；相反A2HL則像高考的文化科，是活一點的中文，
也比A1SL較淺。
IB中文科考試將分為筆試和內部考核的口試（個人
短講）兩部份，學生只熟讀課文篇章仍未足應考，必須
加以思考剖析。A1SL考試更包括論文題，同學需對各篇
文章作評論。
關於IB中文的授課語言，曹老師雖承認以普通話教
授有其好處，但到時情況還需視乎同學的理解能力、興
趣以及內地外來生的數目而定。
334課程
李老師透露在新334的中文課程中，現時中文公開
考試的五張試卷（閱讀、作文、聆聽、說話、綜合）到
那時只佔總分的70%，而校本評核所佔的分數會由現時
佔總分15%擴至30%。那時校本評核分必修和選修兩部
分：前者內容包括日常課業、閱讀報告、語文活動報
告，佔總分10%；後者則要求學生在最後兩年高中階段
選修三個單元，如新聞、文化、戲劇、小說、科普讀物
等，每個單元須呈交兩份作業，佔總分20%。
兩位老師建議家長在IB和334間選擇時應先考慮其
兒子將在本地發展還是於海外深造。相比IB的全球統一
考試，香港考試的認受性相對較低。曹老師更形容IB證
書能一紙通行全世界，報考全球八九成大學均應無問
題。至於IB和334何者較深，李老師認為兩者着重點不
同，IB趨向文學性較重的研習，334則重實用性研習，
難以比較。
會考
會考課程改為「零背誦」，放棄標準課文問題答
案，就此李老師先道出了改制的問題癥結 學生因
為不用考試而失卻學習課文動機，也令他們誤解熟讀
課文與學習語文無關。接着，他向各位同學鄭重忠
告：好文章仍要熟讀還要背誦，才能吸收，化為己
用。課文和學習語文仍是有關係的，文中的寫作技
巧、鋪排結構、辭彙全都有助寫作文章。同學不應因
考試方式改變而不碰書本，否則自己學的東西必定少
了，語文能力亦難以提升。
面對新高中中文課程的轉變，曹老師說他已不再像
以前逐字逐句解釋課文，而是較着重全文綜合教授，並
將更多時間用於技能訓練，如說話、閱讀理解、聆聽。
新試題的出現，令訓練比理論來得更被看重。
學語文
怎樣才能學好語文呢？老師們認為除看書外，看書
後的實踐──寫作，也很重要。當然，現在的寫作形式
已不需再是週記、日記，李老師笑說，可以是xanga、
開blog（網誌），哪怕是寫一二百字、幾十字都不要
緊，但一定要把握實踐機會。讀的文章也不可以局限於
白話文，要多看古文，從古籍中學習。若能持之以恆，
中文必定能學得好。
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Outstanding Students and Proud Parents
HK HOBY Ambassador for the 2007 World
Leadership Congress - Kevin Lau (4A)
"Follow me!"
This summer, I will be realizing this much-used axiom
of leadership – following the footsteps of the 350000+
alumni of the Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Congress
in travelling to Washington D.C. and attending this
once-in-a-lifetime event. The Leadership Congress is
said to "polish" participants and "make them sparkle";
I hope that I return having known more about my
leadership potential and having made friends from the
multitude of countries and cultures the Congress brings
together – but definitely not with a polished hue!
I must address all my friends and F.6 group leaders at
the Hong Kong Union for Young Leaders – aside from
giving me this opportunity to meet, know, make friends
with you all and opening up to me this whole new area
of secondary school experience, I must thank you
for inspiring me to higher levels and for being there
for me when I needed your support (to my fellow F.4
HKUYLers) and also for giving me this tremendous
honour of representing HK and DBS to make a mark
in the HOBY Leadership Congress (to my F.6 HKUYL
committee members). Thank you all for a wonderfully
fruitful year in which I saw myself blossom and grow.
I am also grateful to the school for giving me the
opportunity to join the HKUYL in the first place, and
for all the support I found at DBS throughout the year.
Last but not least,
my heartfelt thanks
to my dad and mom
for accentuating the
happy days and for
being a rock for me
when the going got
rough.
I sincerely hope that
next year, it will be
my turn to say "follow
me" as I lead the next
batch of Diocesans to
the HKUYL and HOBY!
Words from parents:
We thank the HKUYL for all that it has done for Kevin
this year, including letting him understand his strengths
and weaknesses, develop his sense of caring for
the society, building his self-confidence, and lastly
thanks for giving Kevin this chance to go to the HOBY
Leadership Congress to broaden his horizons.
Also, we would like to thank the school for selecting
Kevin to be a HKUYLer, their support to him throughout
the year, and for making this golden opportunity
possible for Kevin.
BOCHK Bauhinia Bowl Award 2007
The Bank of China (Hong Kong) Bauhinia Bowl Award （中銀香港紫荊盃） is an annual award given to outstanding
students of its member secondary schools of the Hong Kong Island, Kowloon Secondary Schools Regional
Committee, and Hong Kong Schools Sports Federation. This year’s award winners and outstanding athletes are as
follows:
Badminton
Basketball
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Chow Juen
Lo Yi Ting
Fencing
Hockey
Chan Lik Heng
Ma Ting Fung
Outstanding Students for 2007
2007 Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination Results
Congratulations to our top students:
Left to Right
Cheung Yu Lik, Chan Ting Fung, Cheung Ho Kwan Alvin
Outstanding Parents Award
This year’s Outstanding Parents were:
– Indah Budiman Ng
– Michael Lau
– Daniel Ma
Chan Ting Fung
Tam Anthony Raymond
Cheung Ho Kwan Alvin
Cheung Yu Lik
Wong Chun Yin
Hui Chun Kit
Leung Yiu Chung
Iu Wai Kit
Tse Sing Yu
Chung Ka Yue
Hui Jensen Chun Tang
Wu Ka Chun
Siu Long Hei
Sze Wai Tat
Wong Chun Yan Jonathan
Chan Ming Yiu Angus
8A + 2(5*)
8A + 1(5*)
7A + 2(5*)
7A + 1(5*)
7A
6A + 2(5*)
6A + 2(5*)
6A + 1(5*)
6A + 1(5*)
6A
6A
6A
5A + 1(5*)
5A + 1(5*)
5A + 1(5*)
4A + 2(5*)
DBSPTA Website
An upgrade was performed on the DBSPTA Website
(http://dbspta.ahimhk.com). This provided a CMS
based system with SD and PD user managed content,
photo gallery, circulars, and other contents.
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DBSPTA Executive Committee (SD+PD) 2006-2007
back row:
Mr. Lai Chik Kuang, Mr. Daniel Ma, Mr. Tan Lay Heon, Mr. Collin Cheung, Mr. Peter Chung, Dr. Mike Kwan,
Mr. Alpha Tam, Mr. Roger Tang
middle row:
Ms. Chan Man Chee, Mrs. Lee Sung Wai Lam, Mrs. Cindy Cannon, Dr. Lorna Ng, Mrs. Indah Budiman Ng,
Ms. Anne Leung, Ms. Linda Chu, Ms. Susanna Chung, Ms. Marina Leung, Ms. Cherry Lau, Ms. Cherry Tai,
Ms. Phyllis J Chan, Mrs. Yip Wu Mei Kuen
front row:
Dr. Lui Siu Fai, Mrs. Elsa Shek, Mr. Michael Lau, Mr. Gary Tse, Mr. Chan Hong, Headmaster Terence Chang,
Headteacher Phyllis Lo, Mr. Albert Wong, Dr. Samuel Fung, Ms. Betty Lam, Dr. Ludwig Tsoi, Ms. Pauline Tsang
Executive Committee (SD) 2006-2007
Chairperson
Mr. Chan Hong
Vice - Chairpersons
Mr. Terence Chang
Mr. Gary Tse
Honorary Secretary (English)
Mr. Michael Lau
Representatives of
Ms. Chan Man Chee
Ex-Officio Members
(appointed)
Mr. Tan Lay Heon
Representatives of
Teachers (elected)
Mr. Collin Cheung
Mrs. Lee Sung Wai Lam
Honorary member
(Former Chairperson)
Co-opted Member
Dr. Lui Siu Fai
Honorary Secretary (Chinese) Mr. Peter Chung
Honorary Treasurer
Mrs. Elsa Shek
Convenors
Mr. Daniel Ma
Mr. Lai Chik Kuang
Mrs. Indah Budiman Ng
Mrs. Cindy Cannon
Dr. Lorna Ng
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Mr. Ching Cheung Ying