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.

As the influenza (flu) season is upon us, we would like to ask for vigilance in regard to cold and flu symptoms.

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.

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.

This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘Know Yourself To Grow Yourself’ and we will be offering a range of activities over the week for students to celebrate and explore their own wellbeing and mental health.

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

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.

This year, we have prepared three days’ worth of CNY celebration events and activities that will take place across the EYFS and Main campuses.

Details of the DBIS library’s summer lending programme.

An update regarding DBIS Live, including the audition upload link.

We are looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday 12th February at 4pm in the Globe to enjoy a wonderful evening of music.

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.

The new EYFS House PE tops are now available to buy from the uniform shop.

EYFS Sibling Photo Opportunity – Friday 7th February

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

Initial Information about the FOBISIA Music Festival.

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

Information about our Foundation Stage Temple Fair that will take place on Wednesday 22nd January between 1.30pm and 2.40pm.

A thank you to all of our families and a request to update your child’s chattertubes over the holiday.

Some reminders for our FS-1 families about the Theatre Trip and our Temple Fair that is coming up.

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 an upcoming theatre trip to watch The Way Back Home.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Information about our upcoming Beach School sessions taking place on 25th and 26th February.

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 an upcoming Open Morning in FS-2.

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

A few reminders for the coming weeks in FS-2.

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.

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

Invitation to attend information session about Instrumental Programme in Year 5 next year.

Information about the Primary Year 6 House Captain Selection Process.

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.

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.

A reminder for the Learning Technologies parent workshop – Connected but in Control – taking place on Tuesday 18th February between 8.30am – 9.30am in the Globe Theatre.

Information regarding the Learning Technologies Parent Workshop (Key Stage 2–3).

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.

Details of the updated process for notifying the school about planned and unplanned student absence.

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.

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.

Secure your spot to perform at the International Food Fair on 8th March!

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.

Our Primary Young Entrepreneurs will be selling handmade Valentine’s cards for HK$10 and HK$20 at break and lunchtime on Thursday 13th and Friday 14th February to raise money for our four school charities.

We are so pleased to announce the return of the CNY flower market at the main DBIS campus. Pre-ordering is available – click to find out more.

The PTSA will be hosting one of our favourite events on Thursday 26th June: 0ur end-of-year ice cream treat. We will have three Ice Cream and one sorbet flavour to choose from.

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.

Please find information regarding the upcoming Year 3 recorder Music lessons.

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

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

Please collect annual school portrait print orders from our main reception desk before the Chinese New Year break.

Please be reminded that the print orders from this year’s annual school photos are available to collect from our Main Campus reception.

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.

Please save the date for our wonderful DBIS Live event on Wednesday, 12th February 2025!

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.

Important information about our expectations for school uniform.

Details of our Secondary Production – A Monster Calls – including ticketing information. The show runs from 26th – 27th February.

We are extending the sign up for our International Food Fair. Currently we have 8 countries out of the 53 represented by our community. Please sign up to help make this year’s Food Fair the best yet!

A limited number of spots are available for the football tournament taking place on 22nd and 23rd February. Register now using the QR code or link.

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. 

Link to the menu and lunch enrolment for Term 2.

27th June – last day arrangements (12.15pm finish for Secondary).

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.

Thank you for your support with the ongoing U11 FOBISIA selection process. The PE department would like to share the process we will be following for announcing the final results and team.

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.

Find information here about our upcoming trips in Year 1. Please note Year 1 and 2 Sports Day will now be on Thursday 13th January 2025.

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

Please find attached an updated key dates document for FS-1.

Please find attached an updated key dates document for FS-2.

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!

The Year 1 and 2 Sports Morning will be held on Thursday 13th February (updated date). We extend a warm invitation to all our Year 1 and 2 families to come along and support the students on the day. 

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.

Important reminders about the upcoming Year 4 camp.

Join us from 8am this Sunday, 23rd February, for the first-ever DBIS PTSA/Tekkerz football tournament at our main campus!

Information on ticket sales for We Will Rock You, presented by The Performer’s Studio and featuring DBIS students.

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.

Year 10 Term 2 bulletin with key dates and notices.

Key dates for your diary for the coming term.

Welcome back to Term 2. Please find additional information about Term 2 for FS-1, along with the Key Dates.

Welcome back to Term 2. Please find additional information about Term 2 for FS-2, along with the Key Dates.

Welcome back to Term 2. Please find additional information about Term 2 for Year 1, along with the Key Dates.

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

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

Welcome back to Term 2! Please find additional information about Term 2 for Year 4, along with the key dates.

Welcome back to Term 2. Please find additional information about Term 2 for Year 5, along with the key dates.

Welcome back to Term 2. Please find additional information about Term 2 for Year 6, along with the key dates.

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.

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

Important information regarding the IAL January modular examinations, including study leave arrangements.

Information regarding the Year 2 trip to see the stage version of The 13th Story Treehouse.

Registration and payment information for the Y3 Tai O Day Trip.

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

Please find the links to sign your child up for the Year 4 camp. The first payment is due now.

Links to the Year 4 camp presentation video and slides.

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.

Please see the attached booklet with information on timings, groupings and activities for the Year 1 and 2 Sports Day on 13th February.

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

Year 1 will have their creative arts morning on Wednesday 26th February 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.

Please find information here about our delicious smoothie making in Year 1.

Please find information here about our upcoming trips and sports day.

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.

Key dates for the term ahead.

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, […]

The Year 11 parent–teacher–student conference will take place on Thursday 16th January, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm online and 5.45pm to 7.45pm in person.

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

Welcome to Term 2 in the Sixth Form, review of Term 1, plus key dates etc. for Terms 2 and 3.

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

Information about the Year 2 trip to watch the stage performance of The 13-Storey Treehouse on 19th February 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.

On Wednesday 8th January Year 2 will have their Creative Arts Morning. Please can all students come to school that morning in their PE kit.

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.

Our Year 2 students will visit the Hong Kong Science Museum as part of their Discovery unit ‘Fantastic Firsts’. They will visit the different exhibits on offer and look at different inventions and scientific discoveries.

Information regarding the Year 2 Science Museum trip taking place on 26th February.

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.

Please join us for the Year 3 Trip and Camp Information Session on Thursday 16th January between 8am and 8.30am.

Information about your child’s new writing target.

Information about the upcoming Yea 3–4 Sports Day.

On Wednesday 12th February the Year 4 students will participate in a Creative Arts Morning.

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

Please let us know if you can volunteer to join us on Friday 7th February 2025 from 8.30am to 1.30pm.

Please see the day your child will have Forest School next term.

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 information about a trip for Year 4 to see the Pink Dolphins in February.

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.

A friendly reminder that the final payment for of HK$2,200 for Y5 Camp is due by Friday 21st February.

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.

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.