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
The Diocesan Old Girls’ Association was inaugurated in Hong Kong in April 1926.
Enrolment to DOGA advertised in the SCMP.
First Social Evening held at DGS advertised in the Hong Kong Telegraph.
1926
1927
The 1st Annual General Meeting recorded 64 members and 12 committee members were elected.
1933
Established the DOGA Scholarship where Julia Tsang was the first recipient in 1933.
1933
1938
President of DOGA invited to be a permanent member of the School Council.
1946
Reactivated DOGA in an Extraordinary General Meeting after the war.
1946
1947
Established an Old Girls’ Appeal Fund for the rehabilitation of the School.
1948
Redrafted the DOGA Constitution.
Dr CJ Symons elected as President of DOGA.
1948
1959
Donated a classroom named after DOGA for the Centenary Building Development.
1960
Raised funds through a fashion show and brought three former headmistresses, Miss Hurrell, Miss Sawyer, and Miss Gibbins, back to Hong Kong to celebrate DGS’ Centenary.
1960
1985
In honour of Dr CJ Symons’ retirement, DOGA established Dr CJ Symons Scholarship for tertiary studies.
1990
Sponsored Dr CJ Symons’ return to Hong Kong to celebrate DGS’ 130th Anniversary.
1990
1993
Donated a Lecture Room named after DOGA HK for DGS Building Extension (Phase 1).
2000
Sponsored Dr CJ Symons’ and Mrs Rebecca Yip’s (former DGJS Headmistress) return to Hong Kong to celebrate DGS’ 140th Anniversary.
Hosted DOGA Homecoming Carnival to celebrate DGS’ 140th Anniversary.
2000
2001
Incorporated as Diocesan Old Girls’ Association Limited.
2003
Established Diocesan Old Girls' Association Foundation Limited.
2003
2006
Initiated the Mentoring Programme, and subsequently University Groups and Professional Interest Groups.
2007 - 2008
Hosted an “Annual Dinner at DGS” and “DOGA Homecoming Lunch”.
2007 - 2008
2010
Co-sponsored DGS’ 150th Anniversary Celebration Dinner and created the celebration cake.
2012
Granted the DOGA Room in the new DGS campus.
2012
2011 - 2013
- • Donated the Lecture Hall.
- • Raised HK$10M from the DOGA Alumnae Wall Campaign.
- • Donated a DOGA bench in front of the Alumnae Wall.
2014
Established DOGA Junior Membership to welcome alumnae under 18 years old.
2014
2023
- • Established the DOGA Innovative and Creativity Scholarship for DGJS.
- • Gifted the DGS Eco Garden to the School and the Daily Giving Service Bench in honour of Mrs Doris Ho (former DGS Supervisor).
2025
Commencement of DOGA’s Centennial events.
2025