Academic calendar
Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Fall 2026Relevant now
- Spring 2027
Campus language
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Showing 9 of 9 terms
B
- Blue cheongsam
- The iconic and traditional blue school uniform that serves as a primary symbol of student identity.
C
- CYC
- Community Youth Club, a student group focused on community service and civic awareness.
H
- Heung, Hop, Kin, Lok, Shun, Yee
- The names of the six school houses (Fragrance, Unity, Health, Happiness, Obedience, and Righteousness) used in school competitions.
J
- JPC
- Junior Police Call, a student organization promoting law-abiding values and leadership.
S
- SCA
- Student Christian Association, one of the school's oldest and most central religious student organizations.
- SMC
- School Management Committee, the official governing body overseeing the school's operations.
- SU
- Student Union, the primary student-led body representing the student voice and organizing campus events.
T
- Tuck Shop
- The on-campus canteen area where students purchase snacks and light meals during breaks and lunch.
Y
- Ying Waite
- A common term of identity for a student or alumna of Ying Wa Girls' School.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 1853 Gallery
- A dedicated space within the school that houses archives and historical artifacts from the school's founding year.
- eClass
- The school's primary learning management system and communication portal for assignments and announcements.
- Founders' Day
- An annual celebration held in March to commemorate the school's history and heritage.
- Gymnasium
- The indoor sports facility used for PE lessons, basketball, and large-scale physical activities.
- Octopus Card
- The multi-purpose stored-value card used by students for taking attendance and accessing library services via the Smart School system.
- Robinson Road Campus
- The main school site located at 76 Robinson Road, known for its significant 21st-century redevelopment.
- Roof Garden
- An outdoor landscaped area on the campus upper levels used for recreation and student gatherings.
- Sai Ying Pun Station
- The nearest MTR station providing primary rail access for students commuting to the Mid-Levels campus.
- site_b_canteen
- Site B Canteen
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Fall 2026 runs Aug 15, 2026 – Dec 15, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 9 approved campus terms and 9 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.