We look forward to welcoming all students back on our campuses next week and just wanted to remind you that we are a NUT-FREE school. We have students across all levels in DBIS with Severe Nut Allergies. We ask that you please be vigilant and mindful when preparing your children’s lunches and snacks for school.

The Department of Health (DH) has launched the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Catch-up Programme in the 2024–25 school year to offer a one-off catch-up HPV vaccination to eligible female Hong Kong residents born between 2004 and 2008.

The Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents (PDCC) will be launched by the Department of Health on 20 March 2025. By providing Government subsidies with co-payment arrangements, the PDCC incentivises adolescents to seek dental check-ups at private dental clinics and establish regular oral check-up habits.

The School Immunisation Team of the Centre of Health Protection (CHP) will visit our school on Tuesday 27th May 2025 to offer the Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) vaccine to eligible Year 1 students.

The School Immunisation Team of the Centre of Health Protection (CHP) will visit our school on Tuesday 27th May 2025 to offer the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to eligible Year 5 and 6 female students.

The School Immunisation Team of the Centre of Health Protection (CHP) will visit our school on Tuesday 27th May 2025 to offer the following vaccines to eligible Year 6 students: Hepatitis B (HBV), Combined Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) and/or Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV).

We are thrilled to invite you to a Parent Talk with award-winning journalist and founder of MediaMaps, Hannah Ritchie – Tuesday, 20th May

Information regarding a Summer School program hosted by CIS.

Key information for the start of the 2025–26 academic year in Secondary, including dates, times and annual photograph details.

We will be hosting our annual swim trials at the beginning of the 2025–26 academic year.

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

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

Week Without Walls website, presentation and SchoolsBuddy links/information.

2025–26 Week Without Walls Presentations Update

Our last 2nd-hand uniform sale of this school year will take place in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus from 9am to 10am on Tuesday 29th April.

This year’s DBIS International Food Fair will feature food from 23 countries. If you are unable to help with a stall but would like to make donation to a stall of your choice, please email the PTSA.

DBIS PTSA and DC PTA are pleased to invite you to an enchanting cultural evening celebrating Hong Kong at our inaugural joint gala ball.

Ticketing information for the upcoming performance of Alice the Musical as presented by The Performer’s Studio.

We are excited to announce our third and final bake sale of the year, which will take place on Tuesday 24th June.

Book donations needed for our outdoor library.

Information about our DBIS Book Week, taking place from Tuesday 22nd April to Friday 25th April.

Workshops are being delivered to Years 6, 7 and 9 by author Ritu Hemnani during Book Week. Please read to find out further details of how to order signed copies of her books.

If you are looking to free up some space on your bookshelves, we would love your good-quality books to sell at the International Food Fair.

Please find information about a cardboard box needed for your child, to be brought into school on Monday 3rd March.

Information for Parents in Year 2 and Year 4 about how to access their child’s CAT4 assessment report.

Information regarding upcoming Learning for Life Assemblies and how to share your child’s achievements so they can be celebrated in the assembly presentation.

Please find information here regarding Cheetahs and Snow Leopards upcoming class assembly.

Additional information about the Year 6 Chengdu Trip in November 2025.

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) is seeking data on the number of students who have received the flu vaccine this academic year.

The Year 9 & 10 information evening & (I)GCSE preparation session will take place on Thursday 28th August at 6.15pm in the Globe Theatre.

Details regarding the Class of 2025 graduation dinner.

As the temperature increases, we would like to remind families that it is compulsory for students to wear their DBIS sun hats during PE lessons.

DBIS CLOSED TO STUDENTS MONDAY 18th AUGUST

Details of the DBIS library’s summer lending programme.

Information regarding the inaugural DBIS Pianist of the Year Competition.

Runathon – key details

The DBIS time capsule, buried over 25 years ago, will be excavated on Monday 24th March.

Dismissal arrangements for Thursday 3rd April 2025.

Find key dates, events and links for DBIS Book Week, 22-25 April 2025, when we will turn books into conversations and spark connections!

We are excited to announce our end-of-term house point reveal, a special event where we will celebrate the term’s achievements and announce the winning house!

Kindly note that if your child is withdrawing from DBIS at the end of Term 3 2024–25, notice must be given by completing our withdrawal form by Sunday 27th April 2025 at the latest.

Information on how to book your Term 2 PTC.

We welcome your thoughts and feedback regarding our recent International Food Fair event.

Dates that affect the borrowing of books from our libraries, including the final day for borrowing books, the date all books need to be returned to the library by, and summer lending dates.

Please note that the final date to order annual school photos from our school portrait provider, Jenna Louise Potter Photography, is Thursday 15th May.

Information regarding the FOBISIA Advanced Music Festival taking place in October 2025

To ensure the safety of our students, the EYFS campus will no longer be available for families to access after school.

Information about an upcoming celebration for aunties or carers in FS-1 and FS-2 classes.

Information about our upcoming shared lunch in FS-1 and FS-2.

We are looking for volunteers from families involved in aviation for our upcoming STEAM Week.

Information about our FS-1 and FS-2 shared lunch on Wednesday 18th June.

Information about our EYFS Water Fun day on Friday 13th June.

An invitation to our art exhibit and celebration on Tuesday 13th May between 8.55am and 9.45am.

Information about the FS-1 Community Bus Trips taking place next week.

Please find important links for FS-1 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

Link to the presentation from our Literacy workshop.

Information about our FS-1 Onwards and Upwards celebrations.

Information regarding our literacy open mornings on Tuesday 18th March and Wednesday 19th March.

FS-1 would like to invite our families to a reading workshop taking place on Thursday 13th March between 9.15 and 10am.

Reminders about the next stage of our FS-1 staggered start routines.

We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Physical Development Morning, taking place on 11th March.

Information for current FS-1 families whose children will be joining FS-2 in August 2025.

Some reminders about key dates and events in FS-2 in the final few weeks of term.

You are invited to join our FS-2 Onwards and Upwards celebration on Thursday 26th June at 9.30am.

Information about the PANTS programme that the children will be exploring in the week beginning 17th March.

Information about an upcoming FS-2 Parent Orientation Afternoon.

Please find some important reminders for the week commencing Monday 25th August.

We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Physical Development Day, taking place on 11th March.

We kindly request that all toys, jewellery, stickers and similar items be kept at home and not brought to school.

Information about upcoming transition events for FS-2 families.

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming STEAM Week, a special event that will unite all phases of our school, from EYFS through to our Secondary students in Year 9, in an engaging, week-long project centred around the thrilling theme of aviation!

It has been fantastic to see so many of our students wearing the new team kits this year and representing the Hammerheads within ECAs, sports fixtures and at FOBISIA. After gaining a large amount of positive feedback, we will be opening the website at more regular times next academic year. 

Orders can be placed on the Hammerhead kit website from 7th to 24th March 2025. Orders will be distributed by the school by 28th April.

Year 11 IGCSE language speaking exam schedule (Mandarin, Chinese, Spanish, French) for 23rd–25th April. Individual slots and revision guides are on Google Classroom. Writing and Listening/Reading exams for Mandarin and Chinese are also scheduled. Students have self-study before speaking exams and return to lessons after. Early study sessions will be offered for some written exams.

Information regarding the changes to the Music curriculum in Year 5 next year, which requires a response from all Year 4 Parents/Guardians by 12th March 2025.

Information about routes S6 and S9.

EYFS students will have the special opportunity to meet author Mandy Woolf.

Information about the Primary Year 6 House Captain Selection Process.

Information on booking your PTC for August 2025. Please remember to enter your child’s new year group and class when booking.

We are delighted to announce that our Primary students in both native and near-native Mandarin classes have the opportunity of participating in an upcoming 硬笔书法 (handwriting) competition.

Link to parent form to sign-up for the DBIS runathon.

Invitation to the parent information evening on Thursday 28th August, with sign-up link.

Some reminders about key dates and events in Year 5 in the final few weeks of term.

Please complete the jotform regarding learning partners for 2025/26.

Link to the recent LT parent workshop presentation and information about additional online safety resources.

Main library closed after school on Monday 12th May 2025 due to a whole-school staff meeting.

Please note that there will be no Year 1 or 2 swimming lessons in PE week commencing Monday 28th April as the pool will be in use for the Year 3–6 house swimming galas.

Information about the uniform shop special opening hours at the end of term in June and the beginning of next term in August.

We are seeking bi- and multilingual parents to read stories in their home language during Primary lunchtimes, Book Week 22nd – 25th April 2025. Please read for more details and how to express your interest.

Social media literacy talk designed by award-winning journalist Hannah Ritchie.

The Year 12 and 13 Parent–Teacher–Student Conference (PTSC) will be held on Monday 31st March, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (online meetings) and from 5.45pm to 7.45pm (in-person meetings in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus).

As part of Aunty Appreciation Month in May, please help the Young Entrepreneurs raise money for Pathfinders.

International Food Fair tokens and activity passports will be available to buy from Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th March. Get yours early to enjoy hassle-free access to activities and food on the day.

We are excited to announce that Primary swimming lessons will resume within Term 1.1. Swimming lessons will begin on Wednesday 20th August.

This month is Helper Appreciation Month. To celebrate, we will host an event on Sunday 1st June.

Copies of visiting author and DBIS alumni member Siobhan McDermott’s debut novel, Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm, can be ordered through the school library until Wednesday 12th March.

Tickets are now on sale for our PTSA Quiz Night, taking place in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus! Doors open at 6.30pm, with the quiz starting promptly at 7pm.

Details about how students can apply to join the Primary Student Council in August 2025.

Dear Parents The red rain signal is in force and the EDB has instructed all schools to remain closed today. DBIS will therefore delay the start of the school year until tomorrow, Tuesday 19th August. We are very sorry to miss seeing our children today but look forward to welcoming all students back tomorrow. Further […]

Parent information for the Y7–11 RSE curriculum in Term 3.

Details about the Primary house swimming galas for Year 3 to Year 6 (28th to 30th April).

A summary of key transition events taking place for Year 3.

Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast or just looking for a fun night out, join us for a night of great questions, friendly competition and community spirit.

Please see updates regarding school rucksacks.

Information about this years Secondary Production, and audition schedule.

Key information for both Year 12 and Year 13 about the start-of-Term-1 arrangements.

Important information regarding this summer’s exam timetable and exam venue information for Sixth Form students.

We are pleased to invite current and prospective families to our latest DBIS Sixth Form Open Event. Join us on Wednesday 26th March at 6.15 pm at our Sixth Form campus in DB North Plaza.

Information about the ski trip planned for next year

Information about our upcoming Spring Concert, taking place on 2nd April.

Please find the details of our Spring Concert Event on 2nd April in this bulletin.

Link to a letter detailing information about the Standardised Assessment Report.

The PTSA have been working with the Sustainability Council Prefects on an initiative to encourage our community to bring their own reusable plates, cups, bowls etc. to the International Food Fair on Saturday 8th March. 

We are looking for parent volunteers who may be able to help with our new Discovery unit, ‘Our Bodies Are Brilliant’.

Details about Term 3 swimming and aquatics lessons in the Primary School.

We are excited to announce an upcoming Mandarin competition for Primary students, offering a wonderful opportunity for your child to showcase their talents and enhance their Mandarin language skills!

Information about the Tigers and Sea Otters upcoming class assembly. Please note that the Snow Leopards and Cheetahs assembly will be in Term 3.

An exclusive online event with senior admissions leaders from three prestigious universities in the U.S.

UN Global Goals ECA Bake Sale for The Elephant Foundation – Thursday 13th March, at 3.15pm

It’s essential that your child brings their DBIS hat to school every day as it’s a compulsory part of the DBIS uniform.

Important dates for June in Year 6. Please add them to your calendar.

As part of our recent improvements, we’ve renovated the EYFS PE court. To preserve the new surface, we kindly ask that golf carts no longer drive onto the court to park.

Information regarding the change of exam venues for some IGCSE examinations.

We’re thrilled to invite our youngest learners to participate in the whole-school Runathon event on Friday 28th March!

Please find information about our Term 3 trips in Year 1.
The date of the Disneyland trip has changed to Monday 26th May 2025.

Please find the slides for the Discovery Bay Expedition and School Sleepover parent presentation for Year 2 parents.

Information about the briefing session for the Year 3 camp to Mui Wo.

Please complete the student dismissal form in order for your child in Year 3–6 to be dismissed independently from school during this academic year.

Just a friendly reminder to update your personal information if you have any changes to your address, contact numbers or emergency contacts.

Links to the ‘Year 5–8 Sports Day Parent Letter’ and the ‘Sports Day Event Programme’. We look forward to welcoming parents to Kwai Chung Sports Ground on Wednesday.

Week Without Walls presentations for the 2025–26 academic year will be held on the evening of Thursday, 13th March in The Globe.

Key dates for the term ahead.

Key dates for your diary for the coming term.

Welcome to Term 1 in FS-2. Please find important information about FS-2 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

Important information and key dates for Term 3.

Important information and key dates for Term 3 in Sixth Form.

Important information regarding Term 3 in Year 11.

Welcome to Term 3 – Year 7

Information about Term 3 for Year 8, including key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for FS-1, along with key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for FS-2, along with key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for Year 1, along with key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for Year 2, along with key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for Year 3, along with key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for Year 4, along with key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for Year 5, along with key dates.

Welcome back to Term 3. Please find additional information about Term 3 for Year 6, along with key dates.

Please find important information about Year 1 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

Please find important information about Year 2 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

Please find important information about Year 3 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

Please find important information about Year 4 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

Please find important information about Year 5 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

Please find important information about Year 6 and the Key Dates for Term 1.

The draw has been held to select the winners of the International Food Fair baskets.

Parent information for Y3–6 RSE learning in Term 3.

Invitation to Year 5 parents to join the information meeting about the Year 6 Chengdu trip taking place in November 2025.

Information about our upcoming map making beach morning on Monday 17th March 2025.

Year 1 would like to invite you to their special Art Exhibition on Monday 12th May 2025.

On Wednesday 30th April, Year 1 students will participate in a Creative Arts Morning. Please can all students wear their PE kit on this day.

Please find information here about our upcoming Helper Appreciation Morning.

Please find information here about our final Open Morning in Year One!

Please find information here about our upcoming Year 1 Open Morning.

Information here regarding our end-of-year shared lunch on Friday 20th June 2025.

Important information about entry requirements and preparation for DBIS Sixth Form.

Information about a Year 10 day trip to Crossroads on 5th June 2025.

The Year 10 mock examinations will commence on Wednesday 21st May. Attached to this bulletin is an important document to help students with their preparation.

Dear Parents of Year 11 Students, As you know, the IGCSE examinations are a crucial step for our Year 11 students. To ensure they are fully prepared and confident, we will be providing focused revision sessions every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning from 8am, starting on 7th January. All students will benefit from these sessions, […]

Important details about the revision sessions we have organised to support our Year 11 students during their study leave period.

Information on the Year 12 students visiting the HKUST campus on 20th June 2025.

On Wednesday 28th May, as part of DBIS’s Aunty Appreciation Month, Year 2 would like to welcome any aunties or caregivers in to celebrate all they do for us.

On Wednesday, 5th March, Year 2 will have their Creative Arts Morning.

On Wednesday 5th March, Year 2 students will participate in a Creative Arts Morning. Please can all students wear their PE kit on this day.

On Wednesday 23rd April, Year 2 students will participate in a Creative Arts Morning. Please can all students wear their PE kit on this day.

On Wednesday 11th June, Year 2 students will participate in a Creative Arts Morning. Please can all students wear their PE kit on this day.

Information regarding the Year 2 excursion and sleepover taking place on Thursday 12th June.

We are excited to announce that the Discovery Dome will be paying a visit to DBIS on Thursday 8th May 2025. 

Year 2 would welcome any junk modelling materials you may have at home to be brought into school for their Discovery Unit.

Information regarding the Year 2, Term 2 Open Morning.

On Thursday 26th June, we would like to invite families to our Year 2 Open Morning & Onwards and Upwards Ceremony.

On Thursday 19th June, Year 2 will enjoy a shared lunch. The sign-up sheet will be available outside your child’s classroom this week.

Information regarding the Year 2 trip to the Hong Kong Science Museum.

A reminder that on Wednesday, 30th April, Year 2 students will visit the Hong Kong Space Museum as part of their Discovery unit, ‘What Lies Beyond’. 

As part of our Year 2 Maths unit ‘Multiplication & Division’, we have introduced the children to the fantastic app and website TT Rock Stars. Students may use this to practise at home if they would like to do so.

Details about a helper appreciation event in Year 3.

Details about the local hike to start the new Year 3 unit of Discovery learning.

Link to the parent programme for Year 3–4 sports day.

Reminders for the Year 3 camp.

Please complete the medical form and re-read the logistical information shared at the Year 3 camp briefing on Thursday 27th March.

Reminder about Year 3 Creative Arts Morning on 7th May.

Information regarding the rearranged Year 3 house swimming galas.

At the beginning of September, Year 3 students will immerse themselves in a world of light & sound. 

Please be reminded that tomorrow you will be invited for a Meet The Teacher morning in your child’s classroom.

Information about your child’s new writing target.

Information about the upcoming Yea 3–4 Sports Day.

On Wednesday 14th May, the Year 4 students will participate in a Creative Arts Morning.

Please find information about an upcoming celebration for aunties or carers in Year 4 classes.

Information about our upcoming open morning, taking place on 18th March.

Please find some key dates for our final few weeks of learning.

As our Year 5 camp rapidly approaches (26th to 28th March), here are some reminders about timings for drop-off/pick-up as well as links to the packing list.

We are delighted to invite you to our Onwards and Upwards celebration on Wednesday 18th June at 8am.

As part of DBIS Helper Appreciation Month, we are excited to invite any helpers or caregivers to join us in celebrating all they do for us on Wednesday 4th June at 2.45pm.

Key information for Year 5 families.

A Year 5 open morning will take place in the Year 5 classrooms on Wednesday 19th March from 8am to 8.30am.

Information on how to book your Term 2 PTC for Year 5 parents.

Year 5 students have been invited to participate in a Secondary School orientation morning on the morning of Monday 2nd June.

We are excited to inform you that Year 5 will be going on a school trip to the Hong Kong Space Museum on Thursday 13th March 2025.

We are delighted to announce that Year 5 students will be trialing a new wellbeing platform called Komodo Wellbeing. This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to enhance our pastoral provision.

Information about the Year 6 Celebration of Learning on Wednesday 2nd April.

Reminder for Year 6 Creative Arts Morning and the need to bring PE kit in.

Information about the Year 6 Creative Arts Mornings on 18th and 25th June.

Information about the Year 6 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday 26th June.

Information about the Year 6 Helper Appreciation Afternoon on Thursday 29th May.

Link to the slides from the Year 6 into Year 7 transition information evening.

Information and permission Jotform for Year 6 parents about the Year 6 beach trips on Tuesday 25th and Thursday 27th March.

Information about the RSE Days in Year 6 on Tuesday 17th and Thursday 19th June.

Information about the Year 6 Shared Lunch on Tuesday 24th June.

Information about the Year 6 STEAM Fair on Thursday 12th June.

Information about the Year 6 Transition Day to secondary school on Monday 9th June.

Year 6 will have their full transition day on Monday 9th June; there will also be a parent information evening that same day.

Next term’s Year 7 English, Maths and Science assessments. This includes the schedule and preparation details.

We will be holding a Year 7 Meet the Team evening on Thursday 21st August at 6.15pm in the Globe Theatre.

Year 7 Parent–Teacher–Student Conferences will take place on Tuesday 10th June. Parents will be able to make bookings online from Friday 30th May.

We will be holding a Year 8 Information Evening on Wednesday 20th August at 6.15pm in the Globe Theatre.

Next term’s Year 8 English, Maths and Science assessments. This includes the schedule and preparation details.

Year 9 students have a fantastic opportunity to apply their learning from the Geometry unit of Mathematics to a real-world scenario on a visit to the Big Buddha.

We will shortly be placing our order for the 2024–25 Yearbook. Please note that this year, all families are required to complete the jotform linked from this bulletin to request a copy/copies of the Yearbook.