1 SCHOOL HYMN Father in Heav’n who lovest all, O help Thy children when they call, That they may build from age to age An undefiled heritage. Teach us to bear the yoke in youth, With steadfastness and careful truth, That in our time Thy grace may give The truth whereby the nations live. Teach us to look in all our ends On Thee for judge, and not our friends, That we, with Thee, may walk uncowed By fear or favour of the crowd. Teach us the strength that cannot seek By deed or thought, to hurt the weak, That, under Thee, we may possess Man’s strength to comfort man’s distress. Teach us delight in simple things And mirth that has no bitter springs, Forgiveness free of evil done And love to all men ‘neath the sun. 2 3 OUR MISSION 4 5 6 7 DIOCESAN BOYS’ SCHOOL FOUNDATION LIMITED As an institution with a strong heritage of pursuing excellence whilst providing a holistic education of the highest calibre for all boys regardless of their background, DBS constantly aspires to preserve and advance its vision and mission. To achieve the finest results, whether in service, leadership, character building, academics, sports, music, or the arts, our boys benefit from having full access to proper resources and support. The financial challenge thus imposed is substantial and recurring. DBS Foundation was established in 2012 to ensure that our School will continue to have sustainable resources available to advance, enhance, and promote all aspects of education for future generations of DBS boys. Through DBS Foundation, we hope to pioneer and promote the culture of giving within the DBS community, and eventually throughout the field of education. 8 9 THE VISION of THE SCHOOL The vision of the School is to equip our students with sound knowledge, worthy qualities, dynamic social and technical skills to become contributors to society and leaders with integrity in a diverse and ever- changing world. 10 11 THE MISSION of THE SCHOOL The mission of the School is to provide a liberal education based on Christian principles. To realise this stated mission, the School has set the following objectives: l To offer a balanced education for the development of the whole person through effective means and strategies l To provide opportunities for the development of good character based on Christian principles. Our students are expected to embrace the following qualities: trustworthiness, a sense of responsibility, fairness and social awareness l To continue the school tradition l To help our students acquire critical thinking and creative skills l To cultivate self-respect and self-esteem through relevant activities so that our students value integrity, discipline, industry and gratitude l To equip our students to become life-long learners 12 13 CONTENTS OUR MISSION OUR Governance OUR WORK OUR PLAN 06 The Foundation’s Mission 21 About DBS Foundation 34 Fundraising Functions of 49 Our Projects 08 The Vision of the School 22 Our Directors the Foundation 55 The Way Forward 10 The Mission of the School 24 Our Sub-committees 36 Total Funds Raised 62 Extracts from Financial Statements 14 Message from the Chairman 37 Endowment 67 Investment Report 15 Message from the Headmaster 38 Annual Giving 68 Tiers of Recognition 16 Message from the Headteacher, 39 Foundation Events 88 How You Can Support DBS Foundation Primary Division 16 Message from the Chief Administrator of Foundation Office 14 15 MESSAGE MESSAGE from from THE THE CHAIRMAN HEADMASTER The Most Revd. Ronnie Cheng Dr. Paul Kwong Class of ‘83 Archbishop of Hong Kong DBS has a long history of academic excellence and extra- It has been my pleasure to chair another fruitful year for curricular prowess, galvanised by a strong spirit connecting DBS Foundation. We have benefited from the continuous current and past students. We recognise and respect each support from our Old Boys, parents and friends. A special other’s differences within an environment which enables thanks to our directors and our sub-committee members students to excel in their respective areas of strength. The who have shown extraordinary commitment throughout generosity of our Old Boys, parents and friends of DBS the year. through their contribution to DBS Foundation has provided the necessary resources which enable students to reach We hope that you will enjoy reading this third Foundation their full potential. On behalf of the School, I wish to thank report and continue to support our work. you for your dedication to the Diocesan family and your continued support of DBS Foundation. 16 17 With the support of DBS Teaching (ISATT) in Spain to Foundation, the PD was able to keep abreast of the most updated undertake and complete a number trend in education and teaching of long-awaited projects which strategies. included replacing all classroom furniture from G1 to G6, refurbishing In addition, the Foundation had the foyer of the assembly hall to also undertaken the sponsorship turn it into a “Hall of Trophies”, of the PD Students’ Art Support acquiring new heated trolleys to Programme so that the works of our improve the quality of student boys can be displayed at different catering and purchasing over 200 public venues for appreciation by iPads to promote e-learning in the local community. Grade 4 and Visual Arts lessons. The support of the Foundation has Our teaching staff were also given enabled the PD to keep abreast the opportunity to participate with the times and to face new Message from the Headteacher, in the Harvard Project Zero challenges. I would like to thank Primary Division Classroom which is a programme the donors and the Foundation for Phyllis Lo to enable teachers to develop their generous support! new approaches to planning and make informed decisions about instruction, and the 18th Biennial Conference on Teachers and I am privileged to be a member of facility upgrade, development of the DBS community. the STEAM curriculum and small class teaching in order to assist Having served the Foundation as its the school in achieving its mission Chief Administrator for 15 months of providing a balanced education I appreciate by now that the term for the development of the whole “DBS Spirit” is not just a vague person. conceptual slogan but, at least in one aspect, represents strong The year 2019 will mark the support and commitment from old 150th Anniversary of DBS and boys, parents, staff members and a steering committee has been friends of DBS alike whenever formed to organise a variety of support and assistance are needed. commemorative events. The success of the Class Reunions, I would like to take this opportunity Endowment Sharing Events, Donor to thank the Chairman, the Appreciation Receptions and Directors and members of the Message from the Chief various musical performances and various sub-committees for their Administrator of Foundation Office other events are fine examples of invaluable guidance which they Daisy Chow the “DBS Spirit” in action. have given me. During the 2016-17 school year, the Foundation was able to support the school in the areas of 18 19 OUR Governance 20 21 About DBS Foundation The Foundation is a company limited by guarantee incorporated on 7th December 2012. The management and administration of the Foundation is shared between five Sub-committees, each reporting directly to the Board of Directors. The Sub-committees are: Governance and Accountability l Audit The Foundation has commissioned an l Endowment and international accounting firm to assist Administration in developing the appropriate policies l Events and Development and procedures for its governance l Investment and operation, including those relating l Publicity and Public Relations to fundraising events. The Endowment and Administration Sub-committee has separately set up a Vetting Panel to oversee the acceptance of donations and make recommendations to the Board of Directors. The Foundation recognises that it is of utmost importance that donors and supporters are aware of how their contributions are utilised. Accounts of the Foundation are published on an annual basis. 22 23 Our Directors Archbishop Paul Kwong is Archbishop of Hong Kong, Mr. Cheng is Headmaster of Diocesan Boys’ School. Mr. Lee is a member of the DBS School Committee. Mr. Lee is a solicitor with over 30 years experience in Chairman and Supervisor of School Committee He is an Old Boy and previously served as the Deputy He is the Managing Director and Chief Executive the legal profession, and was a partner and consultant of Diocesan Boys’ School, The Most Venerable Headmaster, IB Coordinator, Head of Music as well Officer of Lippo Limited. He is active in public service in one of Hong Kong’s leading law firms. He now Order of St. John of Jerusalem (CStJ), Chairman of as having taught in the School’s English Department. and currently serves as a member of the Board of serves as an advisor to a number of private companies The Anglican Consultative Council of the Anglican Mr. Cheng also serves on the council of various Trustees of the Hospital Authority Provident Fund and organisations. Communion, and Member of the 12th Chinese People’s educational, cultural, academic, sports and arts Scheme, a member of the Appeal Boards Panel Political Consultative Conference. Archbishop Paul was institutions. (Education) as well as a member of the Public Service consecrated to the Holy Order of Bishop on 25th March Commission. 2006 and installed as the Second Anglican Archbishop of Hong Kong on 26th September 2007. Dr. Pang is a retired Judge of the Court of First Mr. Jat is a Senior Counsel in private practice. Mr. Li is a former Director of Education of Mr. Ngai is a Director and Managing Partner of Instance, High Court, and a former chairman of He is currently a member of the Research Advisory Hong Kong.