Daphne Ho
Headteacher
Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division
Hong Kong Hub | ASIA
I have been serving in the field of Education for more than 25 years. To me, being a teacher is a mission rather than a job. It is my wish to be walk alongside young people, especially at their times of challenges and confusion.
Since September 2024, I have taken up the headship of Diocesan Boys’ School Primary Division in Hong Kong. Before that, I served as the principal at Marymount Primary School and Marymount Secondary School for five and three years, respectively. Prior to joining the Marymount community, I taught Ethics and Religious Studies at a boys’ secondary school.
With a background in educational guidance and counselling, I am always concerned about the well-being of students, as I truly believe it is the cornerstone of a healthy and fulfilling life. I also recognize that the atmosphere of a community or school and how people engage within it greatly affect the effectiveness of an organization. After completing research on “Cultivating Catholic School Ethos,” I discovered that how school leaders create a culture of deep listening and regular reflection contributes positively to the successful engineering of a change process.
I first encountered the framework of Compassionate System in 2018 and participated in the Introductory Workshops in 2019 and 2020. With the support of many wonderful people, I completed the Master Practitioner Certificate Programme in 2021. I strongly embrace the ideas and tools of this framework, as I find they align perfectly with my vision for education and building a healthy and effective team.
I believe this learning journey is a lifelong one. I look forward to walking this path with those who care about shaping our students into compassionate global citizens committed to building a better world for all humankind.