Year 7 Humanities Trip: 'My Hong Kong' Friday 17th October 8.25am – 3.10pm Dear Parents/Guardians of Year 7 Students, We are excited to inform you about the upcoming Year 7 humanities trip, part of the 'My Hong Kong' units studied in Term 1. This trip will allow students to explore key areas in Hong Kong, enhancing their understanding of the city's historical significance and urban landscapes. Students will develop geographical investigative and data collection skills while visiting important sites that complement their historical studies. This experience will also connect with their exploration of Hong Kong’s identity in Art and English, enriching their overall learning. This trip is an important part of their learning, as the data collected will be required for their Year 7 KATs and it an expectation that all students attend. Trip details Date: Friday, 17th October (W2D10) Morning Schedule: Report to registration venues at the normal time (8.20am) before gathering at the trip meeting venue (undercover area) at 8.25am. Departure Time: 8.45am Return time: 3.10pm Dismissal arrangement: Students will be dismissed from the main DBIS campus at the usual time (3.20pm) Items to Bring:
- Backpack (students should use a backpack for carrying their items)
- Packed lunch
- Water bottle
- Pencil case
- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Wet-weather gear: umbrella/waterproof coat
Attire: Comfortable footwear (trainers), PE uniform Trip Payment: The total cost of the trip will be HK$50 per student to cover transportation expenses. Please make the payment in the form of a cheque or bank transfer (details below) by Friday 26th September. Kindly send the bank slip/transaction number to [email protected] for reconciliation purposes. A/C Name: Discovery Bay International School Limited Bank: The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corp Ltd Bank address: 1 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong Bank code: 004 Account Number: 111-459624-001 Swift code: HSBCHKHHHKH Additional Funds: Students may also wish to have some money or Octopus credit for buying cold drinks after the fieldwork is completed. Weather postponement: In the event of inclement weather, the trip will be postponed to a more suitable time. We will be sharing more information with the students over the coming weeks in preparation for the trip. For any queries, please contact Ms Youde (Second in Humanities Department) at [email protected] Kind regards, Ms Rebecca Youde and the DBIS Humanities team.