Dear Parents, Students, and Esteemed Teachers,
The release of this year's Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) results marks a moment of reflection and pride for our school community. While this year's outcomes present some challenges compared to previous years, I'm proud to share that 85% of our 120 students sitting for HKDSE 2025 have achieved the university entrance requirement of 332A in the 4 Core subjects and 2 Electives at Level 2 or above —a testament to their hard work and the support they've received.
Highlights of This Year's Results:
Despite a more demanding examination landscape, several subjects delivered outstanding performances, with our students surpassing the Hong Kong day-school averages. The top 5 subjects with the highest percentage of Level 4 or above grades are:
|
Subject |
≥% Level 4 (Our School) |
HK Day-School Average (%) |
|
Mathematics M1 |
68.8 |
51.4 |
|
English Language |
90.8 |
28.4 |
|
Biology |
83.0 |
46.4 |
|
Chemistry |
89.8 |
51.0 |
|
Mathematics (Compulsory) |
66.7 |
38.8 |
These results reflect the hard work of our students and the exceptional guidance of our teachers, particularly in STEM and English.
Across our broader curriculum, multiple subjects surpassed territory-wide averages, including Chinese, BAFS, Geography, HMSC, History, Literature in English, Mathematics M2, and Physics. These results demonstrate balanced achievement beyond our top-performing disciplines.
A special mention goes to HMSC, where our students achieved 47.1% at ≥% Level 4, which was more than double Hong Kong's 19% average. This outstanding result in a challenging subject highlights their remarkable dedication.
To Our Teachers:
On behalf of all parents, thank you. We extend our deepest gratitude to Principal Ms. Janet Wong and our remarkable team of teachers. We see how deeply you care—not just about grades, but about nurturing good people.
To Our Parents:
Thank you for your steadfast partnership. Your support at home has been invaluable in shaping resilient and determined learners.
To Our Graduates:
While this year's journey may not have been without its hurdles, remember that education is a marathon, not a sprint. These results are but one step in your lifelong learning journey. Whether you are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or other paths, your resilience, curiosity, and the relationships you've built here matter far more in the long run.
May you move forward with courage, and may God bless each of you on your path ahead.
Teresa Li
St. Mary's Canossian College PTA Chairperson
July 16, 2025