Music

The Choirs and Orchestra have participated in different events throughout the school year, including but not limited to: regular rehearsals, internal and external performances, competitions, anthem singing, workshops and masterclasses. By taking part in these events, students are not only equipped with the technique required to perform high-quality music, but also take the opportunity to build up confidence and leadership skills by organizing these events.

Choir members are divided into different groups by their experience and voicing. The Senior Choir has recently participated in several competitions. Sometimes the student leader would take the role of conductor, leading other singers to perform. Both the Junior and Senior Choirs participate in different local and international competitions to broaden their horizons. Every year we are honoured to have the opportunity to have sharing or lessons with different international musicians including Maria Theresa, Paul Phoenix, The King’s Singers, Choir of Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge, Meng Da Peng, Suzi Digby, Geoff Weaver, T.J. Harper, Vivian Ip and Elise Bradley. The Senior Mixed Choir was invited to perform recently in the Showcase Concert of Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival 2023 and in the HKSKH Silver Jubilee Concert in July 2023.

The Orchestra and other chamber ensembles formed by different players also actively take part in performances and competitions. The Flute Quartet, String Duet, Brass Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra and Wind Band all won Gold Award from Joint-School Music Competition 2019. The Symphony Orchestra also was the 2nd runner-up in the Orchestra Final of the said competition. In 2022 Dec, the Orchestra and Choir work with Orchestra and Choir from La Salle College performing Bach’s Cantata 140 – Wachet Auf, ruft uns die stimme.

Our Senior Mixed Choir and Orchestra was invited to perform on different occasions in recent years, including: Holy Trinity Cathedral Fundraising Concert, HKSKH Silver Jubilee Concert, HKSKH Silver Jubilee Thanksgiving Service, Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival Showcase Concert etc.

Our Junior Choir was awarded 1st-Runner Up in both the Chinese Language and Foreign Language category in the 76th Hong Kong School Music Festival. The Senior Boys’ Choir was awarded 2nd-Runner Up in the Chinese Language category in the 76th Hong Kong School Music Festival.

In the Singapore International Choral Festival, our choir earned a Gold Award in the Equal Voice category and a Silver Award in the Mixed Voice category.

After learning from experiencing music, students become self-directed learners with confidence to face the challenges of the world today.

Dance

The BHJS Folk Dance Team is dedicated to nurturing students’ interest and talent in Chinese dance. Through regular and systematic training, members refine their dance techniques, musicality, physical coordination and artistic expression. The training process also fosters perseverance, self-discipline, confidence and team spirit, supporting students’ development both as dancers and as individuals.

From the 2022/23 to 2025/26 school years, the team attained remarkable results in the Schools Dance Festival and other prestigious territory-wide dance competitions. Our dancers received multiple Honours Awards at the Schools Dance Festival. The team also won Gold Awards in the Chinese Dance Group category at the Hong Kong Professional Dance Competition 2023 and the 53rd Hong Kong Open Dance Contest. These achievements testify to the dedication, resilience and teamwork of our dancers.

The 2025/26 school year was particularly rewarding. At the 54th Hong Kong Open Dance Contest, our trio received a Silver Award, while both group dance teams won Gold Awards. The team was subsequently invited to perform at the Contest’s Winners’ Performance cum Prize Presentation on 5 August 2026. We were especially honoured to be the only secondary school performing unit in the Chinese Dance Open Category, sharing our passion for Chinese dance with a wider audience.

Beyond competitions, the Folk Dance Team actively participates in school and community performances, including the 62nd Schools Dance Festival Showcase and the “Home-School Cooperation Showcasing Care” Carnival 2026. These valuable opportunities enable members to enrich their stage experience, build confidence and share the beauty and cultural richness of Chinese dance with the community.

Learning also extends beyond rehearsals and performances. Members attended the “Dance Performance Matinee” at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, where they gained inspiration from professional dance productions and broadened their artistic horizons. They also joined an exchange programme in Zhuhai and Macao organised by the Education Bureau and the Hong Kong Schools Dance Association. Through performance appreciation and cultural exchange, students deepened their understanding of dance and gained valuable learning experiences beyond the school campus.

As BHJS celebrates its 65th anniversary, the Folk Dance Team is proud to contribute to the school’s vibrant artistic culture. With a growing team of over 25 dancers this year, we are actively preparing for the upcoming anniversary celebrations. Looking ahead, we will continue to provide diverse opportunities for training, competition, performance and cultural exchange, inspiring our dancers to embrace challenges, express themselves with confidence and pursue artistic excellence while promoting the beauty and cultural heritage of Chinese dance.

English Drama

Through the learning and teaching of English Drama, we aim to enhance students’ confidence in speaking English outside the classroom, develop students’ communication skills and foster team spirit.

Once a week, English drama students come together to prepare for the year’s drama competitions including The EMI Drama Festival, the EDB’s Speak Out Act Up (Improv or Radio Drama) and Stories on Stage competitions. Most of the drama training is done from September to March and the competitions from March to May, with the prize presentations in June or July. We often plan group scriptwriting and scene acting for the school’s Info Day in December. It is always a busy year!

During the fall, English drama students are also encouraged to join the Hong Kong Speech Festival in the Dramatic Monologue or Duologue category to gain one-on-one training with the NET teacher, who is a drama specialist. Students will gain self-confidence and better presentation skills when they join our society.

Chinese Drama

The Chinese Drama Team aims to introduce the dramatic arts to students by teaching students to write, direct and act out a play. Through stage techniques and drama appreciation, we hope to inspire creativity in our students, enhance their ability to express themselves, improve their self-confidence and enable them to appreciate art. The team not only focuses on acting techniques, but also provides valuable backstage training. A sense of teamwork and cooperation is created while producing a play.

Our students have been widely recognized in inter-school competitions. They have received applause and appreciation from judges at the Hong Kong School Drama Festival. In the 2022-23 academic year, the production "The Last Encounter" by our Chinese Drama Society received the Outstanding Script Award, Outstanding Director Award, Outstanding Actor Award, Outstanding Audiovisual Effects Award, Outstanding Collaboration Award, and the highly coveted Outstanding Overall Performance Award. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the exceptional talent, dedication, and collaborative spirit of our students. We take great pride in their accomplishments and applaud their commitment to excellence in the performing arts.

During a training session that coincided with the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Chinese Drama Club celebrated the occasion together in the drama room by substituting mooncakes with candy.

The Chinese Drama Club participated in a drama competition organized by the PAVAS Education Foundation, performing the play "Kowloon City Bonds," which is set against the historical backdrop of Kowloon City, and successfully advanced to the finals.

The Chinese Drama Club collaborated with Maryknoll Convent School for a joint school performance, with the two schools taking turns to engage in theatrical exchange.