入 DGJS 路 程

anak

My daughter is accepted by DGS and since I have learnt tremendously from the generous sharing here.....I would like to share my experience briefly here.
It is tough, for the girl and for you.  So be prepared.
First of all, you will feel the need to equip her with as many skills and 'awards' as you can.  So she would be attending many courses.
Secondly, at home, you would need to spend a lot of time with her, nurturing her.  This means minimum time for yourself.  
Thirdly, it costs $$, unless you are able to teach her everything!  (this is why many parents here have the impression that DGS girls must come from rich families.  This I do not think is true but it's must be true that most are from mid-class who are able to support the kids.  If not, I guess they are willing to spend 90% of the income on the girl or that the girl is a genius herself!).
From my experience, I observed that many kids now as so confident and smart.  Parents are so willing to spend and educate the kids.  So why some get in and some not?
I guess the common abilities DGS looks for are:
- good language skills (at least in English and Cantonese)
- confident girls
- all-round development (academics, sports, social awareness)
And from my experience with Mrs Dai, she comes across very discreet and nice.  She is not proud  (as written by a few BKs) and she seemed quite caring of the girls (held the girls' shoulders when they came out).  But this is based on a very short observation of a few seconds though.
For those BKs whose girls were not accepted, I completely understand your disappointment.  But if you are aiming for DGS, you must have put in tremendous effort.  In that case, your daughters would be good, whereever they are.

cy664

May I know more details for our preparation in next year ?
What kind of course and award you have ?
How much you spend per month in the course ?

E.D.

原帖由 cy664 於 08-12-23 12:50 發表
May I know more details for our preparation in next year ?
What kind of course and award you have ?
How much you spend per month in the course ?

My daughter is accepted by DGJS too.....Frankly, it is too late if you are going to prepare for next year. I started to plan it once my kid was 6 months!!!! I think you need to prepare at 3 year old at least. Because the skills and awards are not possible to acheive in one or 2 years.

twobigeyes

I agree with E.D.  The plan should start asap.

原帖由 E.D. 於 08-12-23 14:40 發表


My daughter is accepted by DGJS too.....Frankly, it is too late if you are going to prepare for next year. I started to plan it once my kid was 6 months!!!! I think you need to prepare at 3 year old ...

E.D.

原帖由 anak 於 08-12-23 03:43 發表
My daughter is accepted by DGS and since I have learnt tremendously from the generous sharing here.....I would like to share my experience briefly here.
It is tough, for the girl and for you.  So be p ...

110% agree......same road I walked through and most likely it is the basic requirement you should do if your target is DGJS.

andykwan

can DGJS parents provide the example of some awards or certs which are important in application?

anak

I totally agree with E.D about preparing well ahead.  Even I was slightly late compared to other parents.

As for what awards, I must say I still wonder how Mrs Dai base her selection on.  Because successful candidates (whom I personally know) includes those with lots of certificates & awards and those without any!

The common factor, as I observe, is that their parents are 200% committed.  They are parents who could research, plan and execute the plan to nurture their kids.

To answer your questions about awards and certificates, some e.g. are:
- Trinity
- Speech and Drama
- Swimming
- Choir
- Piano
- Kumon

These are just some examples.

jonahlee

anak,

Thanks for your sharing.

Are you a full time mum?

E.D.

原帖由 anak 於 08-12-23 21:00 發表
I totally agree with E.D about preparing well ahead.  Even I was slightly late compared to other parents.

As for what awards, I must say I still wonder how Mrs Dai base her selection on.  Because suc ...

Additional: Fencing....it is HOT in DGJS now!!!!

bird-bird

原帖由 E.D. 於 08-12-24 09:44 發表


Additional: Fencing....it is HOT in DGJS now!!!!

Fencing????  for a 3 years old or even 5 years old????

No wonder my daughter failed the interview.

She is learning figure skating, two musical instruments, belongs to Choir, competitive swimming team and has done Cambridge Starter and SAT Maths test with full marks!!!!!!

Anyway, I think what all of you have said are very true, if you are not 200 or even 300% committed, not even for now, but also for the coming 12 years, both yourself and your daughter will have a very hard time coping with the competitivness of the school atmosphere.


Good luck all girls and moms, and no matter if you are accepted or not, you have all done sooooooo well.... be proud of yourselves.

mom1118

Hi all,

Many thanks for your generous sharing here !! Merry Christmas and all the best for the coming year !!!

原帖由 bird-bird 於 08-12-24 09:56 發表


Fencing????  for a 3 years old or even 5 years old????

No wonder my daughter failed the interview.

She is learning figure skating, two musical instruments, belongs to ...

cy664

We always heard some noise referred to the application of DGS.
May I request all mums with DGS offer can provide some hints and indications for us :  
1. Most of parents also advised me that it needs both of parents to submit the application form to DGS. This is one of the point of DGS would be considered ?
2. Also both of the parent also need to attend the interview.
3. Most of parents also said that the headmaster scan the parents in the interview process
4. What kind of dressing code we need in the interview ? Formal office look or 名牌 look or  太太斯文 look is Ok
5. May I know you are working mum or housewife
6. What kind of certificate and awards you may have
7. Any reference letter, profile or knock door letter should be provided to DGS

四隻貓

真的很感謝每一位願意分享經驗的家長. 你們的分享令我更清楚條路應該點行, 令我更堅定自己的理念.

我同意教育和培育一個小朋友最好是由細開始. 0-6歲係一個最重要既時間. 唔係只因為要考好學校, 而係為著小朋友打好學習既基礎.

無論成功與否, 大家和子女們都投下大量心血和努力, 這是肯定的.
謝謝!!!

Coletteli

Under this recession economic environment, I must more prefer gov't subsidy schools , such as Maryknoll or St. Marys etc.  If those school has offer, I will give up DGJS (personal opinion).:D

anak

You are definitely very wise.  If you think of the cost of educating a child (up to university, not forgetting the possibility of sending them abroad), it's indeed a good thing to take up free education in a good school.
On the other hand, (and this is my personal opinion), I think schools like DGJS is very unique in Hong Kong, given the environment of the school which, I believe, can build a very good foundation for my child.  Hence, I would still choose to spend that school fees for my girl.

anak

Regarding the many queries,
- my husband was not able to submit the form with me.
- yes, both of us did accompany our daughter to the interview
- yes, I think the principle did look at us, very briefly and politely.
- no, we did not wear 'brand' names.  We were dressed smart though, like going to work.
- I'm a working mum.

janfion

找到一篇文章，覺得頗有意思。

http://l_y_yeung.mysinablog.com/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=1245772

「家長可能很理所當然的，看到社會上的青年才俊都是名大學名中學名小學這樣的「名校系列」出來，所以以為自己的孩子能走這條路就是成功。他們卻忘了能看到的都是由大學開始倒數的幸運兒，我們看不到在中間掉下來的那些，也看不到在名大學名學系畢業後普通地生活的人。如果要比喻的話，進了名中學只是「遊戲剛剛開始」，小學已經催谷得這麼厲害，中學時還能繼續嗎?

我們那沒怎麼受過教育的上一代對我們的期望是「不要做壞人，能養活家庭已經很好」，而我們這些算是受過點教育的對我們下一代的期望是「你要做人上之人，簡單來說，你要發達!」，這一代的家長(以年齡計，我也算是家長那一輩了...)並不看重孩子的品德，因為這算不了錢，也是他們自己沒有的東西。」

[ 本帖最後由 janfion 於 08-12-24 19:30 編輯 ]

anak

Again, I regard this as the tendency to make assumptions.  About this and that.  Such as that about DGS kids, famous schools' principals and movie stars' kids etc.

As parents, I think we should not allow such prejudice to cloud our judgement about what we should do for our kids.  We must be very clear about what we want for our kids, what is the temperament/ personality of our kids etc.....and work from there.

I believe that not all parents of 名校 kids aims for their kids to發達.  It really depends on the individual parent, their value system, and this, I feel varies amongst all parents, in all schools; as you can see from the behaviour of your children's peers, I'm sure.
Yes, waking up at 4am really do sound too much.  But do we know what time this child sleeps?  Perhaps the parents have arranged a good time schedule for this kid?
Having said that, I too had to catch an early bus to go to school before and it did not worry me.  I did not feel it was hardship.
Really, it depends on the kid and parents must be very clear about that.  It is so important for parents to observe and review the ability of the kids throughout and to make changes, if neccessary.
I also belong to the group that believes that hardship when you're young will build resilience.  Kids now are so pampered already, to study hard, try hard in what they do, should not be considered hardship, it should be their responsibility.

junior_pam

It could be sure that most of parents will take MCS and SMC as if you know you can take place from them. In fact, it is a game of "Luck" in this education system of Hong Kong.
But as I know, many parents still admire the DGS.
Anyway, everyone has choice and take what you want.
regards

原帖由 Coletteli 於 08-12-24 17:15 發表
Under this recession economic environment, I must more prefer gov't subsidy schools , such as Maryknoll or St. Marys etc.  If those school has offer, I will give up DGJS (personal opinion).:D

starmami

So agree with you and E.D about good preparation.  I am also planning to do so.  Re Speech and Drama, Swimming, Choir, Piano, and fencing, can you suggest which schools (ie name)you enrolled?  I only know one in Kln Tong - Kids' Gallary.  Can you advise?

BTW, which kindergarten your girl was.  I will enrol K1 for my girl next year.  See which kindergarten is good for sending her to good primiary school.  Thanks

原帖由 anak 於 08-12-23 21:00 發表
I totally agree with E.D about preparing well ahead.  Even I was slightly late compared to other parents.

As for what awards, I must say I still wonder how Mrs Dai base her selection on.  Because suc ...