Delia School of Canada
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| Delia School of HK | |
| Location | |
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| Taikoo Shing, Kowloon HKG |
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| Information | |
| School district | Taikoo Shing, Kowloon |
| Type | Private, Comprehensive, International, Primary, Secondary, Co-educational |
| Grades | PG1-12 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Athletics | ISSFHK |
| Mascot | Dragon |
| Color(s) | Red, White, Black |
| Established | 1986 |
| Information | Taikoo Shing, Primary (852) 3658 0508 Taikoo Shing, Secondary (852) 3658 0338 Kowloon (852) 2336 7331 |
| Homepage | http://www.delia.edu.hk |
Delia School of Canada (Chinese: 地利亞加拿大學校), also abbreviated to "DSC", is a school in Hong Kong, with campuses in Taikoo Shing,Kowloon, and Hung Hom. The school was established in 1986. The school follows a curriculum accredited by the Ministry of Education of Ontario in Canada and the Education and Manpower Bureau in Hong Kong. Delia School of Canada is one of 26 international schools in Asia, the Middle East and Europe that offers credits toward the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.[citation needed]
The school advertises heavily on prime-time television in Hong Kong on the English channel.
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[edit] History
Delia Tetreault (1865-1941), a nun of the Holy Mother Immaculate Mission, was born in Quebec, Canada. In 1909, Delia and five other nuns were sent to Guangdong province of China and did missionary work in orphanages. Striving against adversities for more than a decade, she laid the foundation for the church to preach the gospel in the Far East.
In 1965, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Edmonds, the American founders of the Delia Memorial School that used to be on Ashley Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, adopted the name of Sister Delia Tetreault as the name of the school in order to commemorate her dedication to the missionary work in China. In 1977, Dr. Cheng Kar-shun became the supervisor for the Delia Group of Schools.
[edit] Students
Delia School of Canada is a Pre-grade 1 to grade 12, Canadian International school in Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong. The students come from over 40 different countries all around the world. Delia has a truly international group of students. They take advantage of this by making friends with classmates of different cultures, religions and languages. This experience enriches the lives of students making them more aware and appreciative of individual and group differences. They celebrate with a Multicultural Festival in October. The students enjoy a well-rounded education with opportunities for challenging academics, athletics, art, drama, interest clubs and an active student council. Students enjoy and profit from a strong and respectful relationship with their teachers who are genuinely interested in their achievement and well-being. Together students and teachers work to promote academic excellence along with physical and emotional well-being. Current students report that they appreciate the close and caring relationship with the teachers and the opportunity to interact on a daily basis with fellow students from such diverse cultural backgrounds. Delia alumni report that they are well prepared for the challenges of university especially in the areas of English usage and technology.
[edit] Education
Delia School of Canada offers an enriched Ontario Ministry of Education program to all students. The school provides early learning, elementary and secondary education to students from Pre–Grade 1 to Grade 12.
Delia School of Canada is a Canadian International school in Taikoo Shing, Hong Kong. Delia offers the Ontario Canada curriculum culminating in the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. This diploma is recognized at universities round the world. Delia offers a unique program for ESL (English Second Language)students. This program allows students with limited language ability to study English in a well structured, intense, program and upon completion of the program, enter the regular stream for the Ontario curriculum. Delia has one of the best IT programs available in Hong Kong. All classrooms are equipped with the latest technology and every student from grade 9 - 12 is supplied with their own Dell laptop computer. Technology is integrated into the delivery of all the subject areas. Graduates of Delia enter universities well prepared for the 21st century. Delia has an extensive co-curricular program with activities ranging from sports and interest clubs to dramatics and art. Delia uses the Canadian philosophy of education which emphasises education of the whole person. Along with a challenging academic program they provide physical education, social support and moral guidance.
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[edit] Timeline
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| 1985-86 | The Group assumes leadership over St. John's Co-Educational College in Taikoo Shing and Metteo Ricci College in Kwun Tong. |
| 1987 | The school develops a partnership in education with the Maritime Provinces and the province of Ontario, Canada. The Group opens Delia School of Canada, an international private school in Taikoo Shing that offers a Canadian curriculum. |
| 1988 | The Group opens another campus in Tsuen Wan. |
| 1990 | Many of the branches enter a transitional period for the government's Direct Subsidy Scheme. |
| 1999 | Many of the Group schools receive Government approval to join the Direct Subsidy Scheme. |
| 2001 | The Group establishes the Spring View Kindergarten. The school begins providing pre-school education for students located on Eastern Hong Kong Island. |
| 2001 | Delia School of Canada establishes a wireless network at Delia School of Canada and introduces mobile laptop technology. Students can access the internet, email and file servers at anytime in any place. |
| 2002 | The Group assumes ownership and leadership of the Good Time Kindergarten & Play Schools. |
| 2003 | Delia School of Canada introduces a Laptop Loan Program. Every student in grades 9-12 are loaned a laptop for the school year. wow |
| 2005 | The Delia Group of School Celebrates its 40th Anniversary. |
| 2005 | Delia School of Canada, Taikoo Shing and Kowloon, move towards total I.T. integration. The school purchases 325 new Acer laptops for the elementary students to use. |
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