St. Stephen's Girls' College
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St Stephen's Girls' College , 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. Remarkably, SSGC counts 9 winners of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards
, ranking eighth among all secondary schools in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
. Originally on Caine Road
Caine Road
Caine Road is a main road in Hong Kong connecting Bonham Road in the west and Arbuthnot Road and Upper Albert Road in the east ....
, the school moved to its current location at Lyttelton Road, Mid-Levels
Mid-levels
Mid-levels is an expensive residential area on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is located halfway up Victoria Peak, directly above Central...
, in 1923. The main building is listed as one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong
Declared monuments of Hong Kong
Declared monuments of Hong Kong are places, structures or buildings legally declared to be "protected". In Hong Kong, declaring a monument requires consulting the Antiquities Advisory Board, the approval of the Chief Executive as well as the publication of the notice in government gazette.As of 12...
. The school which first opened in 1906 is managed by the St. Stephen's Girls' College School Council. Remarkably, SSGC counts 9 winners of the Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards
Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards
The Hong Kong Outstanding Students Awards is a student contest in Hong Kong. The Awards recognizes students for great academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and commitment to serving society....
, ranking eighth among all secondary schools in Hong Kong.
School Mission
St. 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.Principals since 1906
- Miss W.M. Carden (1865-1915)
- Miss W. I. Griffin (1915-1924)
- Miss E.M. Middleton-Smith (1924-1929)
- Miss E.S. Atkins (1929-1949)
- Miss K.D. Cherry (1949-1961)
- Dr. K.E. Barker (1961-1991)
- Mrs. K.C. Too (1992-2003)
- The Reverend Mrs. Jenny Nam (2003-2011)
- Mrs. Christine Shain (2011-)
Tree Pruning Controversy and Fine
St Stephen's Girls' College came under criticism in May 2011 when the school severely pruned and seriously damaged a protected candlenut tree on the college's campus. The severe pruning was undertaken by the school without obtaining proper government approvals and in violation of certain terms of the school's tenancy agreement. As a result, the government fined the school HK$200,000. A local arborist who saw the work on the tree said the pruning was "unprofessional", and Professor Jim Chi-yung, a tree scientist at the University of Hong Kong, said the size of the fine was reasonable given the damage to the tree.Notable alumni
- Rita Fan Hsu Lai-tai, President of the Legislative Council of Hong KongLegislative Council of Hong KongThe Legislative Council is the unicameral legislature of Hong Kong.-History:The Legislative Council of Hong Kong was set up in 1843 as a colonial legislature under British rule...
, 1997-2008, member of the council for Hong Kong IslandHong Kong IslandHong Kong Island is an island in the southern part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. It has a population of 1,289,500 and its population density is 16,390/km², as of 2008...
. - Winnie YuWinnie YuWinnie Yu Ching is a Hong Kong Radio Personality and the Deputy Chairman of Commercial Radio Hong Kong.Yu is known for her puns in creating radio programme titles and slang phrases .Over the years, Yu has mentored many musicians and DJs, including Tat Ming Pair and Jan...
, Director of the Commercial Radio. - Sandra NgSandra NgSandra Ng Kwan-yu is a Hong Kong film and television actress.-Biography:The daughter of Ng Kam-chuen, Ng was born in Hong Kong, where she attended St. Stephen's Girls' College. Encouraged by her parents, she began her entertainment career at the age of 16. She is most known through her comic...
, Movie Actress. - Susie Wong, Cooking show host
- Elvina Kong, TVB Actress
- Regina IpRegina IpRegina Ip Lau Suk-yee, GBS JP is a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong , as well as the co-founder and current chairwoman of the New People's Party and Savantas Policy Institute....
, Former Secretary for Security, member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, 2008-present - Dr. Ellen Li Tso Sau Kwan, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong
- Dr. Rosanna Wong Yick Ming, former member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong