The Diocesan Old Girls' Association has been active since 1926. The Association had, for many years, been registered as an 'unincorporated association' under the Societies Ordinance. In 2001, the association was corporatized and reorganised into 2 arms:
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Diocesan Old Girls' Association Foundation Limited (also known as Foundation), a subsidiary of Diocesan Old Girls' Association Limited and a company limited by shares, which is also registered as a charity under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance.
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Diocesan Old Girls' Association Limited (also known as DOGA), a company limited by guarantee; and
The principal activities of DOGA are to facilitate fellowship amongst old girls through social gatherings and interest group activities, foster close relationships between past and present students and to support the School and existing students of DGS and DGJS by the provision of scholarships and other assistance including mentoring and career guidance. The Foundation has charitable objects and makes donations to the School and other charities on an ad hoc basis.
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Timeline
1926
DOGA was founded by an enthusiastic group of old girls, under the guidance of Miss Sawyer
1926
1932-
Established the 1st DOGA Scholarship
1938
DOGA president was invited to become a permanent member of the DGS School Council
1938
1985
Established the Dr. C.J. Symons Scholarship for tertiary studies
2001
The Association was reorganized into a company limited by guarantee, Diocesan Old Girls’ Association Limited, and Diocesan Old GIrls' Association Foundation Ltd to carry out charitable objects
2001
2006
Started the DOGA Mentoring program for university students
2012
Provision of a DOGA Room by the School on the new DGS campus
2012
2013
Opening of the Alumnae Wall in the new DOGA Place
2014
Established Junior Membership to welcome alumnae under 18 years old to join DOGA
2014
2022
Established an Instagram account to update members with DOGA News
2023
Established DOGA Scholarships for Innovation and Creativity for DGJS students
2023