Staff Archived Bulletins

[Medical] Influenza Consent Forms Due In By Monday 15th September

Deadline for the Influenza Consent Form is this coming Monday, 15th September.

[Medical] Influenza Prevention

Information regarding the increase in Influenza cases in our school community.

[Medical] Notice for Parents who have consented to the Influenza Vaccinations on 6th Oct

Dedicare may need to contact you regarding missing documents or information.

[Medical] Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

DBIS Student Influenza Vaccination date is 6th October 6th 2025. Please check your child’s backpack for the consent forms. Please see the notice for special considerations for our EYFS Students.

2025 Auberge Hotel Special Offer for DBIS Staff

Please see the attached flyer for details of the Auberge hotel’s 2025 offer for DBIS staff.

2025–26 Term 1 Foundation Stage ECA Sign-Up

Link t the ECA website and key dates/information about FS-2 ECAs in Term 1, 2025–26.

2025–26 Term 1 Primary & Secondary ECA Sign-Up

Link to the ECA website and dates/key information about Term 1 sign-up.

2nd-Hand Uniform Sale – 5th Feb, EYFS Campus

The PTSA will be hosting a 2nd-hand uniform sale at the Early Years Foundation Stage Campus on Thursday 5th March from 8.45am – 9.45am.

A New Approach to L4L: Introducing ‘Wellio’

We are excited to announce that our school is introducing Wellio, a new digital platform, as the foundation for our ‘Learning for Life’ lessons. This new program will serve as our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum for students in Years 7 to 13.

Activity Passports & Tokens Now on Sale for the DBIS International Food Fair (Sat 7th March)

Activity passports and food/drink tokens are now on sale for this year’s DBIS International Food Fair, taking place on Saturday 7th March from 12pm till 3.30pm at our main campus!

Additional FOBISIA Gymnastics Trial

We will be running a second FOBISIA gymnastics trial, on Monday 3rd November from 3.30 pm – 4.30 pm in the school gym. More information can be found here about the trial and the trip.

Annual School Photos: 8th – 11th September 2025

This year’s annual school photos (both class/form group and individual) will take place between Monday 8th and Thursday 11th September 2025.

Applications open for Commercial Vendors at the International Food Fair

Discovery Bay International School PTSA are excited to announce that vendor stall applications are now open for the highly anticipated International Food Fair, scheduled for 7th March 2026. The event will run between 12pm & 4pm. This vibrant event is a cornerstone of our community calendar, drawing between 2,000 to 3,000 attendees eager to experience […]

Bamboo Buddies

For Term 1, the programme will be open to children aged 22 to 36 months who are siblings of current DBIS students.

Be a Time Traveller this Book Day, Friday 19th September 2025

Find key dates, events and links for DBIS Book Day, Friday 19th September 2025, and the days leading up to Book Day when we will celebrate the ability of books to transport us through time and space.

Box of Hope 2025

Details of this year’s Box of Hope drive, providing useful and educational gifts to underprivileged children in Hong Kong and across Asia at Christmas time.

Character & Culture – Being READY for School (Uniform Expectations)

Being READY for school – Information shared with students.

Chess Tournament – Sunday 1st March 2026

Information on how to register for the 4th Dr Lister Cup – a scholastic chess tournament at Malvern College – on Sunday 1st March 2026.

Christmas Jumper Day – Friday 12th December

Our annual Christmas Jumper Day will take place on the last day of Term 1, Friday 12th December.

CNY Flower Market – 11th February 2026

The PTSA CNY flower market will take place from 3pm to 5pm on Wednesday 11th February.

DBIS Achieves COBIS Accredited Member Status

We are delighted to announce a milestone in our school’s growth, as we have recently been recognised as a COBIS Accredited Member, joining just three other schools in Hong Kong.

DBIS Christmas Cards

Information about an opportunity to purchase DBIS Christmas cards designed for each house, incorporating students’ own artwork or a favourite family picture.

DBIS Christmas Concert 2025 – Ticket & Event Information

This year’s DBIS Christmas Concert will be held on Tuesday 9th December 2025 in the ballroom at the Auberge Hotel, Discovery Bay.

DBIS School Photos 2025–26 Now Available to Order

We are delighted to share with you that this year’s student and class photos are now available to order from our school portrait provider, Jenna Louise Potter Photography.

DBIS Students Performing in ‘The Snow Queen’ by the Performers Studio – Tickets Now Available

A number of DBIS students will be performing in The Snow Queen at the Hong Kong Arts Centre in Wan Chai on 7th February. This bulletin contains further details, including the link to book tickets.

DBIS Students Performing in Oliver. Jr by Faust – Tickets Now Available

Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming stage show of Oliver! Jr. by Faust International Youth Theatre. While this is not a DBIS event, a number of our students are among the cast.

Early Years International Sports Week

Early Years International Sports Week will run from Tuesday 18th to Friday 21st November.

End-of-Term Musical Performances

Information about the end-of-term musical performances by ECA groups.

England, Ireland & France Need You! Sign Up Now

England, Ireland and France are on the hunt for some spirited volunteers to join their teams for the International Food Fair. Click for the sign-up link.

Expression of Interest for Secondary Parent Focus Group

Expression of Interest for Secondary Parent Focus Group

EYFS Arrangements for 2025–26 Whole-School Photo

Please note this important information regarding EYFS-specific arrangements for our 2025–26 whole-school photograph.

EYFS Blood Drive Support

The DBIS Head Prefects are hosting a Blood Drive and we are inviting our entire community to get involved!  While the blood drive is open to individuals over the age of 16, our EYFS children are encouraged to show their support by focusing on heart health and ‘getting their blood pumping’.

EYFS Student Council

Information about the EYFS Student Council application process.

EYFS Temple Fair

Details on our 2026 Temple Fair, taking place on Wednesday 11th February between 1.30pm and 2.40pm, where every child will need an accompanying adult.

Feedback Form for Snowflake Fiesta Dec 2025

The PTSA would love to hear your thoughts about December’s Snowflake Fiesta. Please complete the linked jotform to let them know what worked well, what didn’t, and any suggestions you have for the future.

First Aid Training for Domestic Helpers

Please fill in the simple linked jotform if your family would be interested in accessing a basic first aid training course.

FOBISIA Gymnastics Trip

DBIS is looking to enter a gymnastics team into the upcoming FOBISIA Gymnastics Competition hosted at Dulwich School Singapore in February.

FS-1 Chattertubes relaunch

Please take the time during the Christmas break to enhance your child’s Chattertube.

FS-1 Family Beach Trip

Information about our upcoming FS-1 family trip on Friday 21st November.

FS-1 Family Photographs

Please email your class teacher a family photograph as part of our unit, ‘Our Class is a family’.

FS-1 PANTS Programme

Information about the PANTS programme in FS-1.

FS-1 Reading Workshop – Thursday 26th February

Information about the FS-1 reading workshop that will take place on Thursday 26th February between 9.15 and 10.15am.

FS-1 Reminders

A few reminders and housekeeping items to consider.

FS-2 House Assembly

We would like to invite our FS-2 children to join the end of term House Assembly at the Main Campus on the last day of term, Friday, 12th December.

Go Green for House Points at the International Food Fair 2026!

This year, our food stalls are going 100% paper and plastic free! Bring your own reusables and earn house points for your efforts!

Hammerhead Kit – DBIS Tsunami Website Reopen From 29th September

The DBIS Tsunami website will reopen on 29th September and remain open until 13th October. Deliveries will then be made to DBIS on or before 17th November. 

How to Get to DBIS – Guides

Links to our new ‘How to Get to DBIS’ guides. These are on the external drive so that they can be shared with visitors when needed.

Important Update: Christmas Concert Tickets

Please note that if you have not received a personal email to collect Christmas Concert tickets, your registration was not successful due to the extremely high volume of requests. The link to watch via livestream is included in this bulletin.

Information about the PANTS programme in Year 1 & 2

Please find information here about our upcoming PANTS programme being delivered week commencing 13th October.

International Food Fair Country Update!

Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far for the Food Fair. We have some stalls with volunteers but no team leaders – can you help out by running a stall or by supporting a stall leader?

Junk Modelling Donations

We are looking for junk modelling donations in Year 1!

Last Call for Collecting 2024–25 Yearbooks

If you placed an order for a 2024–25 DBIS Yearbook but have not yet collected your copy, please could we kindly request that you pick it up from reception at the Main Campus by Friday 3rd October 2025.

Last Chance to Buy Bugsy Malone Tickets!

Bugsy Malone tickets – on sale now! The show runs from 9th – 11th February.

Last Day of Term 1: Finish Times (Half Day)

Please note the finish times for each phase on Friday 12th December.

Last Few Days to Order 2025–26 School Photos

This year’s annual school photo galleries will close for purchases on Friday 6th March. If you have not yet ordered photos but would like to do so, please use the details that have been emailed to you directly to access your child’s gallery.

Learning For Life Lessons for Year 11 in Term 2.2

DBIS is committed to supporting the health, safety and wellbeing of our students as an essential part of their education. This is primarily delivered through our ‘Learning for Life’ (L4L) programme, which equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary for making safe and informed choices, both during their school years and beyond.

Link to Our Style Guide (Internal Document)

Link to the DBIS communications style guide (internal document).

Mandatory Wearing of Seatbelts From 25th January 2026

It will be mandatory to wear seatbelts while travelling on buses in Hong Kong (including school buses) from 25th January 2026.

Music Coordinator

Please join us in welcoming our new music coordinator.

Music Department Contacts

Temporary updated contact details for the music department.

Optional Tutor Drop-in Sessions 2025 – Save The Date

Dates for Tutor Drop- In Appointments (Optional) – Secondary School

Pre-Loved Table Top Sale 16th November 2025 – Main Campus

Come and sell your pre-loved items in one place at DBIS PTSA’s first pre-loved sale.

Primary FOBISIA – Expression of Interest

This academic year’s Under 11 FOBISIA Games will take place at Pattana Sports Resort, Thailand, from 13th to 17th May 2026. Click for more details.

Primary International Sports Week

We are delighted to announce that our annual International Sports Week will be held from Monday 10th November to Friday 14th November. This year, the theme will be the Olympic Games!

Primary PE Term Update for Parents

Information about the activities students will take part in in Primary PE in Term 1.2.

PTSA Bid Applications Open Now!

PTSA bid applications are open from 3rd to 17th October.

PTSA International Food Fair 7th March 2026 – Country Stall Sign-up Now Open!

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to cook traditional food from their home countries for the DBIS International Food Fair, taking place on Saturday 7th March 2026.

PTSA Quiz Night: 25th September, 6.30pm – 10.30pm

e now on sale for our PTSA Quiz Night, taking place in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus!

PTSA Snowflake Fiesta

Join us for the PTSA Snowflake Fiesta from 3pm till 6pm on Thursday 11th December.

PTSA Tai Po Second-Hand Uniform Sale Funds Raised

A big thank you to everyone who came to the second-hand uniform sale to help raise funds for the Tai Po Fund.

PTSA/TEKKERZ Football Tournament 2nd November 2025

DBIS PTSA and Tekkerz are thrilled to announce the welcome return of our 5-A-side football tournament on Sunday 2nd November 2025.

Reminder to Collect Annual School Photo Prints

Please could we kindly request that any annual school photo print orders that have not yet been collected are picked up by the end of January.

Request for Diwali Parent Helpers: Share the Festival of Lights with Year 1!

We are looking for parent volunteers for our Year 1 Diwali morning.

Revised School Photo Schedule: 8th – 12th September

Revised school photo schedule due to T8 school closure on Monday 8th September.

School Photo Prints Available to Collect from 4th December

School photo print orders that were placed by 21st November 2025 will be available for collection from Thursday 10th December 2025.

School Photo Schedule: 9th to 12th September 2025

Link to the annual school photo schedule, plus links to book sibling photo sessions. The photos will take place from Monday 8th September to Thursday 11th September.

Second-Hand Uniform Sale – Friday 19th September, 9am–10am, Main Campus

Our second-hand uniform sale is back! Join us at the Globe Theatre, DBIS Main Campus.

Sixth Form Launch of Gemini AI: Supporting Academic Excellence and Integrity

Information about the upcoming launch of Gemini AI, a powerful new tool from Google, which we are integrating into our educational resources to support our Sixth Form students.

Standing With Tai Po: A Call for DBIS Community Support

Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families and communities affected by the recent devastating fires in Tai Po. We understand that many in our community are eager to offer support during this difficult time. Click to find out more.

Super Shopping Day at city’super for DBIS Families

City Super will be running a promotion for DBIS families from 6th – 8th February 2026.

Term 1 Dates for Year 1 (UPDATED)

Please find here the updated term dates for Year 1.

The Day 15/09/25 – Misinformation, Mass Hysteria, Spice in Schools

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 15/09/25.

The FOBISIAN Issue 49

Link to the FOBISIAN issue 49.

Typhoon Ragasa: School Closure Announcement

In accordance with the announcement from the Education Bureau (EDB) regarding the current track of Typhoon Ragasa, Discovery Bay International School will be closed for two days, on Tuesday 23rd September and Wednesday 24th September.

U13 Sports FOBISIA Games Selection

Dates and information about the selection process for the U13 FOBISIA Games.

University Fair at Discovery College on 22 September 2025 for Students in Year 12 to 13 and Their Parents

Details of the University Fair at Discovery College on 22 September.

Upcoming Term 2 Trips in Year 1

In Year 1, we have some exciting events scheduled for Term 2. Please see the information here regarding our two upcoming trips.

UPDATED 25/11/25: FS-1 Save the Dates – Festive Family Sing-Alongs

Please save these dates for our FS-1 festive family sing-alongs in December.

Updated: 2025–26 Team/Ensemble Group Photos: 23 Feb – 13 Mar

This year’s team/ensemble group photos will take place after the Chinese New Year holidays, from Monday 23rd February to Friday 13th March. An email has been sent to parents whose children are due to take part in the photos.

Updated: Coffee and Connect for Parents and Grandparents

Rescheduled date for Coffee and Connect – this will now take place on Monday 15th September.

Updated: FS-1 Coffee and Connect events

Edited dates for our FS-1 Coffee and Connect events – Monday 8th September for parents and grandparents, Thursday 11th September for aunties and uncles.

Updated: Year 11 CNY Dumpling Activity

We have an exciting cultural event planned on Tuesday 10th February for our Year 11 students!

Vendor Application DBIS PTSA International Food Fair 7th March 2026

Vendor stall applications are now open for the highly anticipated International Food Fair, scheduled for Saturday 7th March 2026.

Walking School Bus

Please see more information about our upcoming Walking School Bus, taking place on the morning of Friday 31st October.

Week Without Walls 2026–27 Programme Launch

Information about the 2026–27 Week Without Walls programme, including sign-up details.

Welcome to Term 2 – Years 12 & 13

A welcome to Term 2 in Sixth Form, including key dates and important information for the term ahead.

Welcome to Year 10

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 10 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 11

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 11 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 12/13

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from The Head of Sixth Form & Head of Year 12 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 7

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 7 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 8

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from the Head of Year 8 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 9

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 9 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Whole-School and Whole-Staff Photos: 6th January 2026

Information about the whole-staff and whole-school photos, taking place on Tuesday 6th January at the Main Campus.

Whole-School Photo: Tuesday 6th January 2026

This year’s whole-school photo will take place on Tuesday 6th January 2026 during school hours. Students should wear full, formal school uniform for the photo.

Winter Uniform

Winter uniform items are available at the uniform shop now. 

WWW – Upcoming Parent Presentation (Year 8)

Parents are warmly invited to the Week Without Walls information session for the Year 8 Thailand trip on Tuesday 14th October from 6pm – 7pm via Google Meet.

WWW – Upcoming Parent Presentation (Year 9)

Parents are warmly invited to the Week Without Walls information session for the Year 9 Vietnam trip on Wednesday 15th October from 5–6pm via Google Meet.

WWW – Upcoming Parent Presentation for Overseas Experiences

We invite parents of students in Years 10–13 to attend our Week Without Walls overseas trip parent presentations. These sessions will give an overview of each expedition’s itinerary, packing lists, travel logistics, learning objectives, and allow you to meet a representative from the trip provider and ask any questions.

Y12/13 Information Evening

Link to access the Sixth Form meet-the-team slides.

Year 1 and 2 Sports Morning – Thursday 5th February 2026

Information regarding the Year 1 and 2 Sports Morning that is taking place on Thursday 5th February 2026.

Year 1 Christmas Sing-Along

Please find information here about our upcoming Year 1 Christmas Sing-Along.

Year 1 Creative Arts Morning

Year 1 will have their first Creative Arts Morning on Wednesday 15th October.

Year 1 Creative Arts Morning

Year 1 will have their next Creative Arts morning on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

Year 1 Discovery Open Mornings

Information about our upcoming open morning.

Year 1 Open Mornings

Please find information here about our upcoming open mornings.

Year 1 Space Museum Trip – Friday 28th November 2025

Year 1 will be visiting the Space Museum on Friday 28th November 2025.

Year 11 Mock Examinations – Schedule & Preparation Information

Year 11 students and parents/guardians are encouraged to review the mock examination schedule and preparation materials to effectively support student revision.

Year 12 Art Open Studio

In celebration of our Year 12 Art students, we invite you to the upcoming open studio at the North Plaza campus on 12th March 2026. The afternoon offers an opportunity to see what the artists have been creating and to chat with them directly about their processes and ideas.

Year 13 Class of 2026 Graduation Dinner Payment

Request for payment to cover the Class of 2026 Graduation Dinner.

Year 3 & 4 Sports Day

Information about the Year 3 and 5 Sports Day, taking place at Kwai Chung Sports Ground on Wednesday 14th January 2026.

Year 3 and 4 Sports Day Information Pack

Link to the information pack for the Year 3 and 4 Sports Day (14th January).

Year 5 Open Classroom Morning

We are excited to invite you to our Year 5 Open Classroom morning on Friday 13th March from 8 am – 8:30 am.

Year 5–8 & IGCSE Drama Students – Box House Theatre Company Visit

Students in Years 5 to 8, and those studying IGCSE Drama, will be participating in a workshop with Box House Theatre Company, who will be visiting DBIS from 29th to 30th September.

Year 5–8 Sports Day Information & Programme

We are looking forward to seeing you at the Year 5 to 8 House Sports Day at Kwai Chung Sports Ground on Thursday 26th February.

Year 7 CNY Flower Market Visit

As we approach the Year of the Horse, we have an exciting field trip planned for our Year 7 students!  

Year 7 Parent–Teacher–Student Conferences

Year 7 PTSC will take place on Thursday 27th November. This is an opportunity for you and your child to meet with their subject teachers and share the progress they have made this year, as well as discuss future targets.

Year 7 Week Without Walls Information Session

Year 7 information session – Week Without Walls (online) – Tuesday 14th October at 5pm.

Year 9 & 10 Parent Information Evening & (I)GCSE Preparation – Presentation Slides

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent (I)GCSE information session. We hope the evening provided valuable insight into how we can support your children as they prepare for their (I)GCSE qualifications. Please find the presentation slides attached to this bulletin.

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