Opposition

Diocesan Boys’ School

The history of D.B.S. dates back to 15th March 1860, when the Honorary Lady Robinson, a patroness, sat together with eight others and decided to establish a girls' school known as ‘Diocesan Native Female Training School’.  However it was not until 14th July, 1863, that a formal opening ceremony of the school was held.  Boys were first accepted into the school in the late 1860s and in July 1869 its name changed to 'Diocesan Home and Orphanage' (DHO).  In 1878 it was decided that no more girls were to be admitted.  The girls were put into a separate school, the present Diocesan Girls' School.  In 1891, the school changed its name to 'Diocesan School and Orphanage' (DSO) and then twice again in the early 20^th century, first to ‘Diocesan Boys’ School and Orphanage’ (DBSO) and then to its current name, ‘Diocesan Boys’ School’ (DBS).

Today, DBS is one of the leading schools in Hong Kong, with a mission to provide a liberal education based on Christian principles.  It is not only very strong academically, but is also prolific in music and sports.  DBS sports life is certainly a pillar to the school’s aim of all-round excellence.  The school runs a wide variety of well-organised sports teams which rank among the best in Hong Kong.  Supported by excellent facilities and coaching, the school has won countless trophies and championships, including the prestigious Bauhinia Bowl for the past four years running - an award which is given to the school with the best performance in Inter-School sports.  The results achieved by the school’s sportsmen serve to forge a great sense of belonging, camaraderie and spirit.

Happy Valley Athletic Association

Happy Valley Athletic Association, also known simply as Happy Valley or HVAA, currently plays in the Hong Kong Second Division League.  It has historically been one of the most successful soccer clubs in Hong Kong, having won the First Division League 6 times.  The club had consistently been in the top division until its recent relegation to the second division after the 2009-10 season.  HVAA last one the First Division League in the 2005-06 season, losing just one match.  It was its fourth title in eight seasons.  Readers who currently follow English Premier League football may be interested to know that Tony Pulis, the present manager of Stoke City, is a former HVAA player.

Hong Kong Football Club

Hong Kong Football Club (HKFC) has a lengthy and distinguished history as a club for playing both Association and Rugby Football.  Although these continue to thrive today as core sports of the Club, it also boasts superb facilities across a broad spectrum of other competitive and recreational sports.  The Club also hosts top international sports events and touring sides.  For example, the now famous Hong Kong International Rugby Sevens was founded by and first played at the Club in 1976.  Having moved, in 1995, into its 64,000 square metres purpose-built home, within the spectacular setting of the famous horse racing track in Happy Valley, facilities for sport, leisure and recreation are unrivalled.
The Club was formed in 1886 and so celebrated its 125^th anniversary this year.  The first sport played was in fact rugby union, on 16 February 1886, four days after the Club formed.  The first soccer match of the club was played on 16 March 1886, against the Royal Engineers.  The Club’s soccer team currently competes in the Hong Kong Second Division.