Please find information regarding the upcoming recorder Music unit for your child below.

Information explaining how the children in Year 5 can be considered for the role of Primary House Captain in 2024–25.

The official Year 11 IGCSE (Mandarin/Chinese/Spanish) speaking exams are scheduled for Thursday 18th April 2024.

The PTSA 2nd-Hand Uniform Sale will take place on Wednesday 24th April from 9am – 10am  in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus.

The PTSA 2nd-Hand Uniform Sale will take place on Wednesday 17th January from 9.30am – 10.30am  in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus.

Please find information regarding our DBIS Live 2 Event in this bulletin.

This academic year’s school portrait galleries will be archived by Col Sim Photography on 10th February 2024. This bulletin contains the link to view your gallery and order online/print photographs.

Please notify us via the jotform to indicate whether you wish to attend the Year 13 graduation ceremony.

We are currently seeking students who would like to perform during the Year 6 graduation ceremony.

Please complete the linked survey on Chartwells’ food provision in the canteen at the Main Campus.

We invite you to a Year 7 Curriculum Information Evening for Parents on Monday 6th May 2024 from 6.45pm in the Globe Theatre.

Information and ticket link for the DBIS PTSA 007 Legends of Bond Ball on Saturday 1st June 2024.

DBIS Chinese New Year Celebration and Dress-up Day 2024

Details of the money raise at the 2024 International Food Fair.

Please find details of the DBIS Library’s Summer Lending Programme. Options include selecting library books in person in the final week of the school term, requesting books online for pick up or lending from our e-Book collection.

Please find more information regarding our DBIS Live 2 Event in this bulletin.

Year 6 students are raising funds on Friday 22nd March by hosting a ‘decorate your egg’ event.

As part of our Discovery unit ‘What Lies Beyond,’ the Year 2 children will explore Discovery Bay and use their Geography skills to visit multiple checkpoints in our local community on Monday 27th May. 

Dear Parents/Guardians,   We are excited to announce that the Discovery Project 2 Showcase will take place on Monday 24th June from 5.15pm–6.45pm in the Globe Theatre, at the Main Campus. Students in Years 7–9 have been working intently since the start of Term 2 on their second project of the year. The theme of […]

The week following the International Food Fair, Monday 4th – Friday 8th March, will be International Week at DBIS. On Friday 8th March, we encourage all students from Year 7 to Year 13 to dress in their national outfits, wear flag colours or bring something that represents their cultural heritage.

On Monday the 5th of February, Year 6 will have the opportunity to make dumplings during their Mandarin lesson.

Information about our updated email address for the Early Years campus.

This week is the final week of ECAs.

A message from a group of supportive parents who wish to provide an opportunity to celebrate the end of Year 11 as a cohort.

Kindly note that if your child is withdrawing from DBIS at the end of Term 3 2023–24, notice must be given by completing our withdrawal form by Sunday 28th April 2024 at the latest.

A round up of Term 2 in Year 7

Please return all library resources no later than Friday 21st June 2024. Please read on for final lending dates.

Information about end-of-year reports.

Special arrangements are possible for families with siblings at the EYFS & Main Campus during special events.

Information on how to book your Term 2 Parent–Teacher Conference.

As the 2023–24 cold and influenza (flu) season is upon us, I would like to ask for vigilance in regards to cold and flu symptoms. 

The PTSA would like to thank every single volunteer who helped make the return of the International Food Fair so successful.

Our Foundation Stage campus will have a family Temple Fair on Wednesday 7th February between 1.30 pm and 2.45 pm.

Information about the NSPCC devised programme that will be introduced in FS – 1.

FS -1 classes are inviting families to stay and play with us on Tuesday 19th March and Wednesday 20th March.

If you have moved house since August of last year, please ensure that the school has your new address listed in the system.

In order to recognise and celebrate Helper Appreciation Month, on Friday 17th May from 2.20pm – 2.40pm, we would like to invite your child’s Auntie or carer to visit our FS-1 and FS-2 classrooms.

We are in need of plastic bottles (approximately 500ml in size) for an upcoming STEAM project. A collection bin will be placed at the EYFS campus (next to ground floor lift) from Monday 6th May to Monday 27th May, if you have any spare.

On Thursday 25th January, FS-1 and FS-2 will be watching the stage performance of ‘We’re Going On A Bear Hunt.’

Information about Water Fun Day on Friday 7th June for FS-1 and FS-2 children.

Families are invited to our FS-1 art exhibition and Celebration of Learning on Tuesday 30th April, between 8.55am and 9.35am.

Updating our Chatter Tubes over the December and January holidays.

Information about the FS-1 bus trips that will take place during the week beginning 22nd April.

Information about our FS-1 Onwards and Upwards celebrations.

FS – 1 will be introducing question time in Term 3 so that our children can share information with their friends about something they love.

This week we shall start to share reading books in FS-1. These books will go home on the same day as your child’s library book.

Information about our FS-1 reading workshop for families on Friday 19th January between 9.10am and 9.55am.

Please find the presentation from our recent FS-1 Reading Workshop here.

Information about an upcoming shared lunch in FS-1 on Tuesday 25th June.

Welcome back to Term 2 in FS-1. Please read this information for some key information about our learning this term.

FS-1, FS-2 and Year 5 Buddy Event

Exciting information about a Buddy Morning in Year 1 for FS-2 children.

Information about upcoming Beach School sessions for FS-2.

Information about our FS-2 Onwards and Upwards celebration.

Information about an upcoming open morning in FS-2 on 23rd April.

Invitation for families to join us for our FS-2 Open Morning.

Information about booking a PTC with the new Safari class teacher, Mr Nicholas.

Information about an upcoming shared lunch in FS-2 on Wednesday 26th June.

Information for parents about the transition process for FS-2 students to Year 1.

Information for FS1 Rainforest Families about upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences.

As students return to school for Term 2, we would like to take a moment to remind you about the importance of checking for head lice in your child’s hair. This is vital, as head lice have already been reported across the EYFS and Primary phases. 

The PTSA are happy to announce we will be hosting a karaoke event for our wonderful helpers. Follow the link to sign up.

IGCSE Summer Timetable 2024 and Curriculum Booklet

Information related to precautions to take during flu season and important information about when children are allowed to return to school following a fever.

Information and actions for parents.

Information about the DBIS International Food Fair, taking place on Saturday 2nd March 2024.

Link to apply for a vendor stall at the 2024 International Food Fair. Applications close on 9th February.

Link to apply for the school photography contract 2024–25.

Information about our iReads system.

Link to register your interest in joining the PTSA.

Monday 15th January: Learning Enhancement Team are selling $30 delicious Bakehouse donuts during Primary snack and Secondary break to remember the incredible life of Tom Smits. All proceeds from this donut sale will go to charities in Hong Kong that positively impacted JT’s life. Come along and enjoy a donut!

On Monday 22nd April at 8.15am, Kakapo class will perform their class assembly for their families and loved ones. We welcome you to enjoy tea and coffee, served from 8am outside The Globe Theatre, ahead of the performance starting at 8.15am. 

Finish times for the last day of term (EYFS & Primary)

We are delighted to share with you the launch of the new DBIS Hammerhead sports kit.

The Learning Technologies team will be hosting two parent workshops in the Discovery Lab towards the end of this term, one for Apple users and one for Android users

Links to the live streams for our EYFS & Primary Awards Ceremony and Year 6 Graduation Ceremony.

Information about lost and found uniform items.

Our Term 3 ECA programme finishes on Friday 21st June.

Each year DBIS issues one complimentary Yearbook per family. Should you wish to order any extra copies, priced at HK$100 each, please complete the form linked from this bulletin.

Please sign up for free to access hundreds of courses, explainer videos and online safety guides to support your awareness of the online world.

Details on the parent information session on how to research and apply to higher education (university and college).

29.02.24 – iSAMS are currently experiencing technical issues. Our Parent Portal is therefore temporarily unavailable.

Passports for the Cultural Village and vouchers for food, beverages and hampers will be on sale from Monday 26th.

Information about the Performers’ Studio Theatre Company performance of The Witches this Saturday, 25th May.

We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Physical Development Day, taking place on 5th March.

We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Physical Development Day, taking place on 5th March.

Dear DBIS Community, We are in need of plastic bottles (500ml – 2litre) for an upcoming STEAM project. A collection bin will be placed at the main school campus gate entrance (next to the security house) from Monday May 6 to Monday May 27 if you have any spare. Thank you.

Slides used during the Parent Information Session on Higher Education that took place on 30th April 2024.

Information regarding Primary swimming lessons in Term 3

Information regarding the toy collection drive prior to the International Food Fair.

The Primary Young Entrepreneurs have been busy designing handmade cards, which will be on sale on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th February.

Please come and show your support at the Young Entrepreneurs’ last sale of the academic year as they raise funds for the four school charities.

Dear Parents I am very sorry for the issues we are currently experiencing with access to reports. The school uses a Management Information System, iSAMS and we understand that iSAMS’ main application is down which means both the school and parents cannot access the system. Our IT team have raised the concern with ISAMs who […]

This is a reminder that we will have Parent–Teacher–Student Conferences this Thursday, 16th May, from 4.30pm to 8pm.

All DBIS campuses will be closed to students on Friday 1st March due to the staff professional development day.

Important information for the upcoming Year 3 camp.

Information about online parent sessions to support understanding about our reports and interpreting standardised assessment data.

Please send empty food packets such as cereal boxes, cardboard toilet roll tubes and egg boxes in to your child’s class to support our junk modelling.

Tuesday 6th February is ‘Safer Internet Day’. In-class activities will centre around this year’s theme: ‘Inspiring Change’.

Information regarding our Spring Concert.

After the success of last years 40th anniversary ball, the PTSA is once again organising an event at the Auberge hotel. 

As we start Term 3, we want to ensure that all students get the most out of their final term this academic year. We therefore wish to emphasise the importance of attendance at school. 

Link to purchase the annual school photos, taken in Term 1.

Secondary awards date and information.

Secondary Sports Day Monday 11th March 2024 information.

Information regarding the Shrek JR Production taking place from 5th – 7th March.

Summary of events in Term 2 and key dates for Term 3

Snow Leopards are excited to invite you to their class assembly on Friday 12th April 2024.

Ticket, rehearsal and timing information for the Spring Concert.

Dear Parents Please find a [LINK] to a letter explaining information about standardised assessment data that we will be reporting at the end of this term to parents in Years 1 – 6. Best wishes Hannah Tait Head of EYFS & Primary

Presentation slides and recording.

Important information for Year 11 regarding study leave, assembly and callback day.

During their Mandarin lesson this Wednesday, 31st January, year 4 will have the opportunity to make Tangyuan. Please let the Mandarin teacher know if your child has allergies or prefers to opt out of the activity.

Link to the menu and lunch enrolment for Term 2.

As we enter Term 3, please continue to be vigilant and mindful when you or your helper are preparing your child’s snacks and lunches for school.

We will be performing in the Globe Theatre on Friday 23rd February at 9am, and our assembly will run for approximately 15 minutes.

On Tuesday 14th May, we are delighted to host our charity annual bake sale to support Pathfinders – a Domestic Helper support charity – based in Hong Kong.

Information about University fair at CDNIS and how to register for your child to be taken there by a school bus.

Updated information about the university fair at CDNIS and how to register for your child to be taken there by a school bus.

We are looking forward to welcoming you all for a fabulous evening of music making in the Globe Theatre on Thursday 18th April at 5pm.

Year 4 students will be undertaking a school trip to see the ‘pink’ dolphins of Lantau with HK Dolphin Watch on Tuesday 23rd January 2024.

Please find linked the slides from today’s presentation regarding the Chengdu trip.

Next Wednesday the children will take part in the FS temple fair, alongside a family member. They are invited to wear their own clothes to school that day and will need to be accompanied by an adult from 1.30pm onwards.

Link to the list of 17 country stalls that require more people to help at the International Food Fair on Saturday 2nd March. Please sign up to help if you can!

Please sign up for a slot to help at the DBIS Food Fair to help ensure this wonderful event goes ahead.

Please mark your calendars for the Week Without Walls information sessions on 11th March 2024 in the Globe. We look forward to seeing you there.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in Year 2.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 2 in Year 1.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 2 in Year 2.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 2 in Year 3.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 2 in Year 4.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 2 in Year 5. 

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 2 in Year 6.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 2 in FS-2.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in FS-2.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in Year 1.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in Year 3.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in Year 4.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in Year 5.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in Year 6.

Welcome back! Here is some important information about Term 3 in Year FS-1.

On Monday, 5th February, Year 5 will have the opportunity to make Wonton in their Mandarin lesson.

We’re launching the ‘Lots Of Socks’ campaign by asking the whole school to wear their craziest, most mismatched, colourful and fun socks on World Down Syndrome Day, 21st March.

Information about our home reading programme for children in Years 1, 2 and 3.

Year 12/13 mock examination arrangements.

Y12/Y13 IAL modular examination information.

Parental support for the Year 13 graduation dinner requested.

If any parents would like to help with the graduation ceremony/graduation dinner events, please contact Mrs Boddington.

Request for payment for the Class of 2024 graduation sweatshirts.

Sea Otters class are excited to invite you to attend our class assembly themed on our new Discovery unit, ‘Our Brilliant Bodies!’ The assembly will take place on 14th June at 9 am.

On Wednesday 13th March, Year 2 will have Creative Arts morning. Please can all students come into school in their PE kit.

We would like to invite Year 2 families to the Year 2 Spring Sing-Along on Tuesday 19th March at 2.15pm.

As the Year 4 Camp fast approaches, please read this bulletin for some final information and reminders.

Information and actions required for the upcoming Year 4 Camp.

Information for Y4FT parents about the class assembly performance for parents.

Final information and reminders about Y5 Camp (6th – 8th March).

Photos from our recent Y5 Camp to Pui O with Treasure Island Group.

Y5RE would like to invite parents to a performance of our class assembly on Tuesday 11th June at 8.30 am in the Globe Theatre. If you would like to arrive a little earlier, coffee and other refreshments will also be available next to the school canteen from 8.15 am.  

Year 8 will be undertaking a first aid course on Wednesday 29th May.

Information about the Year 1 and 2 Sports Morning, taking place on Monday 4th March 2024.

Year 1 map-making beach trip on Tuesday 19th March 2024.

Year 1 Celebration of Learning Dates.

Year 1 will be going on an exciting trip to Disneyland to explore the journey behind animation!

The Department of Health will come to our school on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 to administer a vaccination with Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis and Inactivated Polio (DTaP-IPV) to eligible Year 1 students

Year 1 would love to welcome their Auntie or carer to their classroom on Thursday 16th May from 2pm – 2.30pm.

To conclude our current unit ‘Let’s Build Structures’, Year 1 will be venturing on an exciting bus journey around Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on Monday 5th February 2024.

The School Immunisation Team of the Centre of Health Protection (CHP) will visit our school on 16th May 2024 to offer the Combined Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella (MMRV) to eligible Year 1 students.

We would like to invite you to our Year 1 Onwards and Upwards ceremony on Wednesday 26th June at 8.30am.

Invitation for FS-2 Families for the Year 1 Open Evening on Thursday 25th January.

Please find a copy here of the presentation: Year 1 Parent Information Evening.

Information about the upcoming Phonics Open Mornings for Year 1, including dates and times.

Information about the Year 1 end-of-year shared lunch on Monday 24th June 2024.

Year 1 are excited to invite you to our Year 1 Spring Sing Along in the Globe Theatre on Monday 18th March 2024 between 8:45 – 9:15 am.

Information and key dates for Term 2.

Year 10 Mock Examinations – Tuesday 21st May to Friday 31st May 2024

Sign-up link for our upcoming Year 10 Parent–Teacher–Student Conference (PTSC), which will take place on Thursday 16th May 2024.

Year 10 Term 3 Welcome Back – Key dates, information and reminders

Important dates and reminders in Term 3 for Year 11 students and parents.

Year 11 PTSC Details Bulletin

Year 11 PTSC information and booking link

Year 11 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

Parents can use the login here to make bookings with staff at the Sixth Form PTSC.

For Year 12 and 13: An overview of some highlights from last term, plus some key events upcoming in Terms 2 and 3.

The Year 12/13 Parent–Teacher–Student Conference will be held on Thursday 21st March 2024. Students will be expected to attend alongside their parents.

Details on how Year 12 students will submit the first draft of their personal statement or college essay. This is a key component of their university application. 

Invitation to join our Year 13 graduation ceremony.

Details about the plans and cost for the Year 13 Graduation Dinner for the Class of 2024.

During the Chinese New Year break, we would like the children to undertake a small home-learning task to assist them with our new Discovery topic ‘Fantastic Firsts’.

Year 2 students will have a Creative Arts Morning on Wednesday 24th January.

On Wednesday 22nd May, Year 2 will enjoy their Creative Arts Morning. Please can all Year 2 students come into school in their PE kit on that day.

To recognise and celebrate Helper Appreciation Month, on Tuesday 14th May from 2.30pm – 3pm, Year 2 would like to invite your child’s aunty or carer to visit our Year 2 classrooms.

On Thursday 27th June at 8.30am, we would like to welcome you into your child’s classroom for the Year 2 Onwards and Upwards ceremony.

On Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th February, Year 2 will be welcoming families in for open mornings. Your date and time will be communicated by your child’s class teacher via SeeSaw on or before Wednesday 21st February.

On Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th April, Year 2 will be welcoming families in for an Open Morning.

On Monday February 26th 2024, our Year 2 students will visit the Hong Kong Science Museum, as part of their Discovery unit ‘Fantastic Firsts’. 

On Wednesday 26th June, the Year 2  children will each bring in a dish to share with their friends in their class instead of having their usual lunch. 

On Wednesday 17th April Year 2 will be visiting the Hong Kong Space Museum as part of their Discovery Unit ‘What Lies Beyond’. 

Details of the forthcoming RSE curriculum for Term 3.

Key information about some end of term events in Year 3.

‘Active Planet’ Concept Walk – A hike to explore Earth’s processes… on our doorstep!

Year 3 and 4 Sports Day information.

Link to view photos from Year 3 camp.

Details of the forthcoming Year 3 trip to Tai O support the learning in Term 2.

On Wednesday 29th May from 9.15 am – 10.00 am, we would like to invite children’s Aunties to visit the Year 3 classrooms.

Please join us for the Year 3 Open Morning and Camp Information Session on Thursday 14th March between 8.30am and 9.30am.

Reminder and important health information for the upcoming Year 3 trip.

Information regarding the forthcoming class assembly for Y3KT.

The Year 4 camp will take place from Tuesday 20th February to Thursday 22nd February at Breakthrough Village Camp, Sha Tin.

Y4 camp photos

On Thursday 13th June, the Year 4 students would like to invite you in to celebrate two special occasions with them.

On Tuesday 12th March, Year 4 will be welcoming families in for an Open Morning.

Please open the link within this bulletin for a thorough explanation of what will be covered in our Year 4 RSE sessions in Term 3.

On Tuesday 25th June, the Year 4 children will each bring in a dish to share with their friends in their class instead of having their usual lunch.

Further information about upcoming end-of-term events in Year 5.

Year 5 & 6 House Sports Day 2024 information.

The School Immunisation Team of the Centre of Health Protection (CHP) will visit our school on 16th May 2024 to offer the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to eligible Year 5 and 6 female students.

We will be hosting an information session for parents about Year 5 Camp on Monday 5th February at 8.30am. The meeting will be held in person in the Globe and will last for approximately 40 minutes.

Updates on Year 5 Camp following the parent information session.

Information about payment and registration for the upcoming Y5 camp.

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for our upcoming Celebration of Learning on Wednesday 17th January. The event will take place in the Year 5 classrooms from 8.45am to 9:30am.

Please join Year 5 in sharing our learning on Wednesday 17th April at 8.30am.

In order to recognise and celebrate Helper Appreciation Month, on Wednesday 22nd May from 2.30pm – 3pm, we would like to invite your child’s aunty or carer to visit our Year 5 classrooms.

Information about our Learning for Life programme in Term 3, which will cover Relationships and Sexual Education (RSE).

The next Year 6 Celebration of Learning event will take place on Tuesday 19th March between 8.35am and 9.10am.

Information regarding the new Year 6 camp to Chengdu, China, in November 2024.

The Department of Health will come to our school on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 to administer a vaccination with Combined Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis (reduced dose) and Inactivated Polio (dTap-IPV) to eligible Year 6 students.

Please see information on upcoming events in Year 6

Please find important information regarding the Y6 Graduation Ball here.

Please find important information regarding the Y6 Graduation Ceremony here.

On Monday, 29th April, we will be taking photographs of the students receiving their Year 6 graduation certificates.

In order to recognize and celebrate Helper Appreciation Month, on Wednesday 8th May from 2pm – 2.30pm, we would like to invite your child’s aunty or carer to visit our Year 6 classrooms.

On Thursday 1st February, the Year 6 students will be leaving campus to take part in a ‘migration simulation’.

The School Immunisation Team of the Centre of Health Protection (CHP) will visit our school on 16th May 2024 to offer the MMR(V), HBV and HPV (female only) vaccines to Y6 students.

Information regarding the RSE curriculum that Year 6 will cover as part of their Learning for Life programme.

We would like to invite you to join us at the Year 6 STEAM Fair on Tuesday 4th June.

Information about upcoming events related to our Year 6 to 7 transition programme.

Year 7 Chinese New Year Flower Market Visit – 5th February

Dear Year 7 Parents and Guardians,   We are pleased to share with you the end-of-year assessment schedule for your child, along with details of the assessment content and tips/tools to support your child’s preparations. The assessments will take place week commencing 6th May and will cover English, Maths, and Science.   Year 7 End […]

Year 7 Term 3 Welcome Back – Key dates, information and reminders

Year 7 Term 2 Welcome Back Bulletin and Key Dates.

Dear Year 8 Parents and Guardians,   We are pleased to share with you the end-of-year assessment schedule for your child, along with details of the assessment content and tips/tools to support your child’s preparations. The assessments will take place week commencing 6th May and will cover English, Maths, and Science.   Year 8 End […]

Further information about Year 8’s hike to Mui Wo on 28th February as part of their Green Bird Award, plus the jotform link for parents to complete.

Information regarding Year 8 PTSC and sign up link.

Year 8 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

Year 8 Term 3 Welcome Back – Important information and key dates

Dear Year 9 Parents and Guardians,   We are pleased to share with you the end-of-year assessment schedule for your child, along with details of the assessment content and tips/tools to support your child’s preparations. The assessments will take place week commencing 6th May and will cover English, Maths, and Science.   Year 9 End […]

Year 9 Term Two Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

Year 9 Term 3 Welcome Back – Key information and dates