Archived Parent Bulletins

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01/12/2023
15/01/2024

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

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13/09/2023
01/12/2023

On Thursday 30th November 2023, we will be hosting a team from the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) for the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic. This outreach programme is free of charge and will be held during school hours. Please fill out and return the Consent/ refusal forms by 3rd of October.

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04/09/2023
30/11/2023

On Thursday 30th November 2023, we will be hosting a team from the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) for the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Clinic. Students will bring a consent/refusal form home – please complete this and return it to school.

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28/06/2023
31/10/2023

Link to the menu and lunch enrolment for Term 1 of 2023–24.

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06/10/2023
13/10/2023

2024-26 IGCSE BTEC Level 2 Initial Options

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21/11/2023
29/11/2023

2024–26 IGCSE / BTEC Level 2 Final Options Booklet “B” and Jotform, and reminder of Options Evening (Wednesday 22nd November)

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25/08/2023
07/09/2023

The PTSA will hold our first 2nd Hand Uniform Sale of the 2023–24 school year, on Wednesday 6th September.

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12/01/2024
17/01/2024

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.

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19/09/2023
29/09/2023

Information on the upcoming Y4LB class assembly, taking place on 29th September.

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31/08/2023
11/09/2023

Now that we are able to offer a full range of extracurricular activities (ECAs), we are making adjustments to the availability of our Main campus after school to ensure the safety of all our students and the quality of our ECA provision.

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08/12/2023
11/01/2024

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

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07/09/2023
24/09/2023

Information about the AMC Maths Competition.

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19/01/2024
10/02/2024

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.

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08/09/2023
15/09/2023

We are excited to announce the return of our Bamboo Buddies programme. This programme is suitable for siblings of DBIS students, or FS-1 2024–25 students who have paid the application fee. Children should be aged between 24–36 months and must be accompanied by one adult to attend.

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06/10/2023
20/10/2023

On Friday 20th October, DBIS will be hosting the rescheduled Bedtime Stories event!

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25/08/2023
17/09/2023

We are excited to announce that DBIS Book Week will take place from Monday 11th – Friday 15th September 2023. The theme this year is ‘Readers Become Leaders’.

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20/10/2023
08/11/2023

As part of our ‘Brilliant Botanists’ Discovery unit, we will be welcoming botanical artist Sally Grace Bunker to our classrooms on Wednesday 8th November for a morning of art inspired by nature.

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06/10/2023
03/11/2023

We are delighted to support the Box of Hope charity. The drop-off dates are between Monday 30th October and Friday 3rd November.

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06/10/2023
13/12/2023

Carols on the Pitch is back on Wednesday the 13th of December!

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08/12/2023
14/12/2023

A post about final arrangements for Carols on the Pitch.

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02/11/2023
20/11/2023

Students can help illustrate a book and have it projected on the big screen at Carols on the Pitch this year.

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14/11/2023
23/11/2023

Some information about the guidelines that will be initially explored when FS-1 start to visit Carpenter’s Cabin.

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20/10/2023
13/11/2023

On Monday 13th November, we will be celebrating Diwali at DBIS.

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08/01/2024
22/01/2024

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

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28/11/2023
06/12/2023

Please note that the Christmas jumper sale planned for Wednesday 6th December has been cancelled due to lack of donations.

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13/10/2023
30/10/2023

Please pack suitable swimming clothes and towels for each relevant day of your child’s Week Without Walls programme.

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19/09/2023
15/12/2023

As the 2023–24 cold and influenza (flu) season is upon us, we would like to ask for vigilance in regard to cold and flu symptoms. We want to inform you about recent cases of influenza A that have been reported within our school community.

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20/10/2023
06/11/2023

Volunteer at the DBIS checkpoint for TransLantau UTMB Race.

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04/02/2024
10/02/2024

DBIS Chinese New Year Celebration and Dress-up Day 2024

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25/08/2023
29/09/2023

Please find information regarding our DBIS Live 1 event below.

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12/01/2024
08/02/2024

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

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16/09/2023
30/09/2023

Information about DBIS Mental Health Week, 25th–29th September.

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06/10/2023
20/10/2023

Information from the third parent workshop, focusing on the teaching and learning of ‘Discovery’ at DBIS.

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22/09/2023
05/10/2023

We would like to invite you to join an interactive workshop that will focus on the teaching of Discovery at Discovery Bay International School.

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02/11/2023
13/11/2023

We are looking for volunteers to support our Diwali celebrations, including henna painting and other activities on Monday 13th November.

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10/11/2023
22/11/2023

Details of the PTSA’s first pre-loved Christmas jumper sale, taking place on Wednesday 6th December.

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08/12/2023
13/12/2023

The Year 4 to 6 UN Global Goals Club is looking for donations of Christmas decorations and (nut-free) sweet treats for their stall at Carols on the Pitch.

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27/02/2024
08/03/2024

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.

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21/08/2023
04/09/2023

Information to support smooth transitions at the start of the day.

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29/01/2024
06/02/2024

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

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22/01/2024
05/02/2024

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

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09/10/2023
19/10/2023

Information from the English parent workshop, focusing on the teaching and learning of ‘Reading’ at DBIS.

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11/09/2023
27/10/2023

On Friday 22nd September 2023, applications for Year 7 will open for our existing Year 6 students. Please see the details here to assist your application for Year 7 places for the 2024–25 academic year.

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20/10/2023
03/11/2023

EYFS & Primary Parent Focus Group 2023/24

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09/02/2024
10/03/2024

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

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26/09/2023
17/10/2023

Information about the insect repellent used on campus.

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25/08/2023
08/09/2023

Junk modelling supplies request for the EYFS campus.

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12/01/2024
09/02/2024

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. 

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13/10/2023
31/10/2023

On Tuesday 31st October, Foundation Stage students are welcome to come to school in fancy dress for Halloween.

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15/01/2024
07/02/2024

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

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13/01/2024
27/01/2024

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

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01/09/2023
15/09/2023

Information about sending in some items and a request about self-care practices at home.

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13/10/2023
20/10/2023

Some reminders to support your children this week.

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15/11/2023
28/10/2023

On Thursday 25th January, FS-1 and FS-2 will be watching the stage performance of We’re Going On A Bear Hunt at the Performing Arts Centre in Wan Chai. 

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27/02/2024
05/03/2024

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

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03/11/2023
24/11/2023

Information about Hong Kong Jockey Club Oral Health Project.

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07/11/2023
13/11/2023

Please let your class teacher know if you would prefer for your child NOT to have henna applied to their hands as part of our Diwali celebration.

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20/10/2023
10/11/2023

Information regarding Early years International sports week.

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24/11/2023
08/12/2023

Booking information for the upcoming FS-1/FS-2 Parent–Teacher Conferences.

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13/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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16/11/2023
30/11/2023

Information regarding FS-1 visiting Tai Pak Beach in Discovery Bay on Thursday 30th November.

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06/11/2023
27/11/2023

Information about posts that will be shared on Seesaw categorised as ‘Class Pet Challenges’.

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07/12/2023
12/01/2024

Updating our Chatter Tubes over the December and January holidays.

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04/12/2023
15/12/2023

Festive food tasting in class.

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25/09/2023
09/10/2023

As part of our unit, ‘Our Class is a Family’, FS-1 will be making a family tree in each classroom.

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11/09/2023
18/09/2023

Some reminders to support your children in getting ready for their learning and about lunches.

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28/08/2023
11/09/2023

Information about sending in food that is safe for our children.

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20/10/2023
16/11/2023

FS-1 Stay and Play session information on Tuesday 14th and Thursday 16th November.

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17/10/2023
02/11/2023

An invitation for families to join our FS-1 classes on Thursday 2nd November between 8.55 am and 9.25 am.

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13/10/2023
31/10/2023

The FS-1 team are asking for some family reflections from the start of this academic year.

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09/10/2023
20/10/2023

Please join us on 20th October between 8.55am and 9.15am for a community story time together.

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22/01/2024
05/02/2024

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.

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08/01/2024
19/01/2024

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

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29/01/2024
19/02/2024

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

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22/09/2023
29/09/2023

A few reminders to support your children’s routines.

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15/09/2023
21/09/2023

FS-1 school photograph information.

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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07/02/2024
09/02/2024

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

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13/11/2023
01/12/2023

We are excited to announce the recommencement of Beach Schools in FS-2.

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09/02/2024
28/02/2024

Information about upcoming Beach School sessions for FS-2.

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09/10/2023
20/10/2023

Information about our FS-2 Bedtime Stories Day on 20th October.

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20/10/2023
03/11/2023

Information about our new Discovery Unit in Term 1.2

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29/09/2023
06/10/2023

Information about home reading in FS-2.

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12/01/2024
31/01/2024

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

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20/10/2023
03/11/2023

Information about an upcoming open morning for families in Foundation Stage 2.

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09/10/2023
23/10/2023

Information about the PANTS programme in FS-2.

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24/08/2023
07/09/2023

Please find the slides from the presentation on Wednesday 23rd August.

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12/12/2023
09/01/2024

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

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15/01/2024
02/02/2024

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

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21/10/2023
04/11/2023

Google is making a significant change soon to ensure the safety and privacy of all students globally. This change will affect how students use Google to log into websites, apps, etc. Third-party apps (those not made by Google) will automatically be blocked from student accounts under 18 unless the school approves the app. The Learning […]

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13/10/2023
31/10/2023

Students are welcome to bring in an accessory to celebrate Halloween on Tuesday 31st October if they wish.

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09/01/2024
31/01/2024

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. 

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20/01/2024
02/02/2024

IGCSE Summer Timetable 2024 and Curriculum Booklet

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21/09/2023
24/09/2023

An update from AMC regarding a change to the video platform being used for this weekend’s competition.

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20/11/2023
30/11/2023

We are getting closer to our Influenza Vaccination day on 30th November, which is next Thursday.

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21/10/2023
04/11/2023

Interest for Parent Focus Groups 2023–24

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22/02/2024
02/03/2024

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

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01/02/2024
09/02/2024

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

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11/01/2024
16/01/2024

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!

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01/12/2023
15/12/2023

Information about JT’s Ultimate Cookbook and link to order form.

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19/10/2023
06/11/2023

On Monday 6th November, Year 2 will visit Kadoorie Farm as part of our Discovery Unit ‘Brilliant Botanists’.

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12/09/2023
30/09/2023

Key Stage 1 class teachers will be delivering the PANTS programme week commencing 18th September. 

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18/09/2023
15/10/2023

Information about the January 2024 Kidsfest theatre trip for children in FS-1 to Year 2.

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15/11/2023
20/12/2023

On Wednesday 31st January, Year 1 & Year 2 will be watching the stage performance of Michael Morpurgo’s I Believe in Unicorns. This will be held at the Performing Arts Centre in Wan Chai. 

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25/08/2023
01/09/2023

We will share weekly reading and spelling home learning to further support your child’s English development.

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03/11/2023
29/11/2023

You are invited to attend an informative EYFS and Primary workshop hosted by our school’s Learning Technologies department on Wednesday 29th November.

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13/10/2023
20/10/2023

The Secondary School lockers are being replaced – students should remove items prior to the half-term holiday.

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09/02/2024
23/02/2024

Information about lost and found uniform items.

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20/10/2023
03/11/2023

Mandarin Learning at DBIS – Parent Workshop Presentation

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22/09/2023
27/09/2023

A message from the Young Entrepreneurs.

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18/09/2023
02/10/2023

We would like to request your assistance in ensuring that the names on your child’s uniform are accurate and clearly visible.

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25/08/2023
01/09/2023

Information about the next stage of the FS-1 staggered start process.

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22/09/2023
26/09/2023

We welcome you to join us at our Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) campus on 26th September for a fun stay-and-play event for families interested in FS-1, FS-2 or Year 1 for August 2024 start.

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29/02/2024
29/02/2024

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

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16/10/2023
06/11/2023

Information about parent readers for FS-1 classes after the October break.

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11/10/2023
20/10/2023

We are looking for five volunteers per class to come and read a story in an exciting location with their child’s class on Friday 20th October.

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23/02/2024
02/03/2024

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

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18/08/2023
01/09/2023

Independent dismissal Jotform for Y3 – 6 Families

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08/02/2024
05/03/2024

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

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08/02/2024
05/03/2024

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

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21/11/2023
08/12/2023

Please support the forthcoming Year 3 charity sale by donating pre-loved toys, games and books as well as some baked goods.

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22/09/2023
27/10/2023

Please find the Presentation on Admission into Year 7

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13/10/2023
27/10/2023

Presentation on the Year 13 Parent Information Session on Applying to Higher Education Institutions Worldwide.

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21/08/2023
04/09/2023

Starting from August 2023, there will be a price increase for these lessons, with the new rate being HK$340.

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18/08/2023
01/09/2023

Start-of-day arrangements at our Primary campus.

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16/10/2023
31/10/2023

The Primary Choir ECA will still run on Tuesday 31st October.

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09/10/2023
03/11/2023

Primary International Sports Week is back! The week will run from Monday 30th October to Friday 3rd November.

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04/10/2023
19/10/2023

We would like to invite you to join a workshop that will focus on the teaching of Primary (Year 1–6) Mandarin at Discovery Bay International School.

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07/09/2023
21/09/2023

Please join us on Thursday 21st September from 8.30am – 9.30am in The Globe for an interactive workshop that will focus on the teaching of Reading at DBIS.

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21/02/2024
29/02/2024

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

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31/01/2024
07/02/2024

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

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28/11/2023
12/12/2023

Link to provisional term dates for the 2024–25 academic year.

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22/09/2023
28/09/2023

The PTSA Bar will be open in the canteen before DBIS Live 1 on Thursday 28th September. Join us from 4.30pm

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06/11/2023
29/11/2023

The PTSA are delighted to announce the return of our fabulous quiz night on Wednesday 29th November.

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24/08/2023
07/09/2023

The first PTSA coffee morning of the year will take place at the Main Campus on Wednesday 6th September.

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13/10/2023
20/10/2023

Please deliver sponsorship money raised as part of the DBIS Book Week Readathon to the the Library before the mid-term break. Cheques should be made out to Discovery Bay International School.

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02/11/2023
10/11/2023

Link to join our online Remembrance Day service on Friday 10th November at 10.45am.

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22/09/2023
29/09/2023

DBIS Live 1-Thursday, 28 September

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19/02/2024
01/03/2024

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

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27/09/2023
09/10/2023

Please ensure that you have returned your influenza vaccinations form FOR EITHER Consent or Refusal by Tuesday 3rd October.

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14/09/2023
28/09/2023

Details about the rescheduling of our ‘Bedtime Stories’ event to Friday 20th October during the school day.

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02/02/2024
09/02/2024

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

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20/11/2023
12/12/2023

We are delighted to inform you about the Santa Dash event that will be taking place on Tuesday 12th December for DBIS Primary students and parents.

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14/11/2023
15/12/2023

Please save the date for these festive sing-a-longs!

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08/11/2023
20/11/2023

The International Food Fair is back! A big highlight of the day are the country stalls, run by parents, that celebrate food from their home countries. Please sign up to help if you can.

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26/09/2023
17/10/2023

The Teacher Professional Development Day scheduled for Friday 17th November will now revert to being a full day of school for all students.

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08/09/2023
17/10/2023

We are pleased to confirm that the annual student photos for this academic year will take place from Monday 18th September to Tuesday 17th October. Please follow the link to see the full schedule.

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08/01/2024
31/01/2024

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

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28/09/2023
12/10/2023

Reminders about school uniform.

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15/09/2023
29/09/2023

Costume donations for the upcoming Second-Hand Halloween Costume Sale can be dropped off at the Main and EYFS campuses between 18th and 29th September.

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16/09/2023
28/09/2023

Secondary Inter-House Baking Competition (28th September)

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23/02/2024
12/03/2024

Secondary Sports Day Monday 11th March 2024 information.

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05/10/2023
19/10/2023

Link to new Jotform for Secondary parents who would like their child to remain at school in red/black rain or pre-8 signal conditions until collected by an adult.

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01/12/2023
08/12/2023

Clarification on appropriate secondary winter uniform and when the Uniform shop is open.

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08/02/2024
08/03/2024

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

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22/09/2023
01/10/2023

A preview into IGCSE and A Level studies at DBIS.

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06/10/2023
11/10/2023

Stay and Play for FS-1 applicants, 3.30pm on 11th October 2023.

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12/09/2023
08/11/2023

The Hong Kong government will provide a student grant of HK$2,500 to each eligible student studying in Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary School for this school year 2023/2024.

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11/10/2023
16/10/2023

Notice must be received by 15th October 2023 for students withdrawing at the end of Term 1 2023.

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29/01/2024
31/01/2024

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.

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12/12/2023
19/01/2024

Link to the menu and lunch enrolment for Term 2.

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20/10/2023
15/11/2023

Details about entering the American Mathematics Competition

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09/02/2024
23/02/2024

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

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31/08/2023
02/09/2023

Arrangements for EYFS families.

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31/08/2023
01/09/2023

Details re. arrangements in light of Typhoon Saola.

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04/10/2023
17/10/2023

Important information for Year 7/8 students and parents regarding the trials for the U13 FOBISIA Games Sports Competition. 14th–18th March 2024, Bangkok, Thailand.

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04/09/2023
19/09/2023

Details of university information sessions in Hong Kong.

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09/02/2024
08/03/2024

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

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21/02/2024
28/02/2024

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

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07/09/2023
20/09/2023

Details of the University Fair on 20th September 2023.

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28/11/2023
14/12/2023

Year 6: Please find some information regarding our Carols on the Pitch Event here.

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29/11/2023
08/12/2023

Please ensure children leave the campus straight after school unless attending an ECA.

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14/11/2023
21/11/2023

This is a gentle reminder that the deadline for the entries for our Carols on the Pitch Drawing Competition is Monday 20th November.

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22/01/2024
01/02/2024

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.

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28/11/2023
14/12/2023

Year 1: Please find information regarding our Carols on the Pitch event here.

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28/11/2023
14/12/2023

Year 2: Please find information regarding our Carols on the Pitch Event here.

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28/11/2023
14/12/2023

Year 4: Please find information regarding our Carols on the Pitch event here.

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28/11/2023
14/12/2023

Year 5: Please find some information regarding our Carols on the Pitch event below

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28/11/2023
14/12/2023

Year 3: Please find information regarding our Carols on the Pitch event here.

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24/11/2023
22/12/2023

The annual school photos are now available to purchase from Col Sim Photography. An early-bird discount is available until Tuesday 28th November 2023.

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02/02/2024
07/02/2024

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.

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14/09/2023
19/09/2023

As part of Book Week, local author Suzanne Younan shared her book ‘The Green Dragon’ and invited students to consider how they can lead through action. For a limited time, Suzanne is offering DBIS families special offers on the purchase of her books.

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02/02/2024
01/03/2024

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!

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08/12/2023
05/02/2024

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

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16/11/2023
01/12/2023

This year’s Walking School Bus (part of our annual Sustainability Week) will take place on Friday 1st December.

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13/06/2023
18/09/2023

Please complete the sign-up form for Week Without Walls 2023–24 by Wednesday 21st June.

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20/02/2024
11/03/2024

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.

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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29/12/2023
14/01/2024

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

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19/08/2023
01/09/2023

We are committed to making the DBIS library one of your child’s favourite places in the school! Please find important information about the library for all DBIS families.

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20/08/2023
16/09/2023

Y10 Welcome to Term One 2023–24

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20/08/2023
16/09/2023

Year 7 Welcome to Term One 2023–24.

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26/08/2023
16/09/2023

Information about the year ahead for Year 8 and details of the upcoming parent information evening.

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26/08/2023
30/09/2023

Welcome to Y9 Term One 2023–24

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26/08/2023
30/09/2023

Information for Year 12 & 13 parents, guardians and students, and welcome from the Sixth Form team.

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04/10/2023
09/10/2023

A reminder about full school uniform on Monday 9th October for FS-1 and FS-2 students.

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26/09/2023
09/10/2023

This year’s whole-school photo will take place on Monday 9th October. The photo will be taken in the morning at the Main campus.

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09/10/2023
16/10/2023

This year’s whole-school photo has been rescheduled for Monday 16th October due to severe weather leading to school closures on the original date. The photo will be taken in the morning at the Main campus.

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20/11/2023
11/12/2023

Update regarding winter uniform items, uniform shop opening hours and online ordering.

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29/01/2024
06/02/2024

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

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05/02/2024
26/02/2024

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

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07/09/2023
29/09/2023

Thank you for attending the Year 1-6 Maths Workshop. Please find attached a copy of the session slides.

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20/10/2023
24/11/2023

We would like to invite you to our upcoming A Level/BTEC Level 3 Options Evening on Tuesday 7th November.

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20/02/2024
29/02/2024

Year 12/13 mock examination arrangements.

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20/10/2023
13/11/2023

Year 12/13 Modular Mock Examinations – 20th–22nd November 2023.

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08/01/2024
15/01/2024

Y12/Y13 IAL modular examination information.

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13/12/2023
19/01/2024

Parental support for the Year 13 graduation dinner requested.

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23/01/2024
02/02/2024

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

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11/03/2024
13/03/2024

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

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24/08/2023
07/09/2023

Please find the presentation from the Y3 & 4 Parent Coffee Morning.

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08/02/2024
23/02/2024

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

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15/01/2024
24/02/2024

Information and actions required for the upcoming Year 4 Camp.

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22/09/2023
29/09/2023

On Friday 29th, September, Y5 and Y6 Mandarin classes will have a special lesson, making Snow Skin mooncakes. If your child is allergic to any of the listed main ingredients, please contact your class teacher.

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27/02/2024
08/03/2024

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

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29/08/2023
07/09/2023

Y5CG will be the first class in Primary to lead an assembly this year, and all Y5CG families are invited to watch it on Thursday 7th September at 10.30am.

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20/09/2023
18/10/2023

The Year 6 students will be undertaking a school trip to the HK Wetlands Park on Wednesday 18th October.

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04/09/2023
14/09/2023

Y6DR families are invited to watch the class assembly on Thursday 14th September at 10.30am in the Globe Theatre.

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23/11/2023
08/12/2023

Advance notice to ensure you are able to access your child’s report.

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14/09/2023
28/09/2023

Linked are a set of slides to share the overview of Home Learning at DBIS from Year 1 to Year 6.

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25/08/2023
08/09/2023

Information on the upcoming Year 1 – 6 Maths Parent Workshop on Thursday 7th September at 8.45am.

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24/08/2023
07/09/2023

Please find the slides from the Y1 & 2 Parent Coffee Morning.

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21/02/2024
04/03/2024

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

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15/09/2023
27/09/2023

We are excited to announce that Year 1 will be participating in a Creative Arts morning on Wednesday 27th September 2023.

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10/11/2023
15/11/2023

On Wednesday 15th November, our Creative Arts teachers will be leading a morning themed around ‘Holiday Festivals’. The children will engage in Art, Drama and Music sessions themed around this topic.

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20/11/2023
23/01/2024

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

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11/01/2024
05/02/2024

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.

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08/01/2024
25/01/2024

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

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28/09/2023
04/10/2023

Please find attached the Year 1 Open Morning Groups for Tuesday 2nd October and Wednesday 3rd October. These can also be found on your child’s class whiteboard.

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21/09/2023
04/10/2023

We are excited to welcome the families of Year 1 to our Open Mornings on either Tuesday 3rd October or Wednesday 4th October 2023.

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29/01/2024
09/02/2024

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

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18/01/2024
01/02/2024

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

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25/08/2023
01/09/2023

Here are some key reminders to help your child in their daily routine.

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29/02/2024
18/03/2024

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.

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12/10/2023
09/11/2023

Information on the upcoming Year 1 trip to the Space Museum.

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12/01/2024
03/02/2024

Information and key dates for Term 2.

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28/09/2023
22/10/2023

Year 10 English Coursework Dates and Information.

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02/09/2023
01/10/2023

Year 10 Meet The Team PDF

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29/09/2023
08/10/2023

Year 10–13 Week Without Walls Presentation Slides and Booklet.

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28/09/2023
06/10/2023

Year 11 A Level/BTEC Level 3 Initial Options Choices 2024-26

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08/09/2023
22/09/2023

Meet The y11 Team PDF

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13/10/2023
06/11/2023

Year 11 Mock Examinations (and A Level Options Evening) – Date Reminder.

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10/01/2024
23/01/2024

Year 11 PTSC Details Bulletin

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18/01/2024
22/01/2024

Year 11 PTSC information and booking link

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26/08/2023
23/09/2023

Information about the year ahead for Year 11.

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12/01/2024
26/01/2024

Year 11 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

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12/01/2024
11/02/2024

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

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02/09/2023
01/10/2023

Year 12 Meet The Team PDF

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14/09/2023
19/09/2023

We are delighted invite you to our Sixth Form Open Evening on Tuesday 19th September at 6pm. Please follow the link to register.

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02/09/2023
01/10/2023

Meet The Team Y13 PDF

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22/09/2023
05/10/2023

Details on the Year 13 Parent Information Session on Higher Education which will be hosted by our University & Careers Guidance Counsellor.

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28/11/2023
12/12/2023

Families are invited to join Year 2 at their Christmas Sing-a-long on Tuesday 12th December.

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09/02/2024
27/02/2024

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’.

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28/09/2023
04/10/2023

On Wednesday 4th October, Year 2 will enjoy their Creative Arts Morning.

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23/01/2024
24/01/2024

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

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28/09/2023
11/10/2023

We are very excited to invite you to our upcoming Year 2 Open Morning. There will be two sessions: one on 10th October and one on 11th October.

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19/02/2024
29/02/2024

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.

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29/01/2024
26/02/2024

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

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22/11/2023
08/12/2023

Details for the Year 3 celebration of learning event on Friday 8th December.

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19/02/2024
29/02/2024

Year 3 and 4 Sports Day information.

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12/12/2023
08/01/2024

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

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08/09/2023
22/09/2023

Dates for Year 3 Forest School sessions.

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02/02/2024
14/03/2024

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

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16/01/2024
31/01/2024

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

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01/11/2023
22/11/2023

Information on the upcoming Y4 trip to Mui Wo.

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07/12/2023
17/01/2024

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

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21/11/2023
05/12/2023

On Tuesday 5th December, we would love to invite our Year 4 families in to enjoy our classroom galleries.

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28/02/2024
12/03/2024

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

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30/08/2023
13/09/2023

Year 5 & 6 Coffee Morning presentation.

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17/11/2023
08/12/2023

Information about the upcoming U11 FOBISIA Games trials.

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19/02/2024
22/02/2024

Year 5 & 6 House Sports Day 2024 information.

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25/01/2024
05/02/2024

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.

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05/02/2024
20/02/2024

Updates on Year 5 Camp following the parent information session.

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29/01/2024
19/02/2024

Information about payment and registration for the upcoming Y5 camp.

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05/01/2024
17/01/2024

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.

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21/11/2023
06/12/2023

Year 5 will be going on a walking tour around Central and Admiralty. The purpose of the trip is to give the children the opportunity to learn more about the history of key buildings in Hong Kong and develop a deeper appreciation for how Hong Kong Island has changed over the years.

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14/09/2023
26/09/2023

Year 5 will be going on a school trip to the Hong Kong Science Museum on Tuesday 26th September.

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06/11/2023
14/11/2023

Year 5 will be going on a school trip to Kowloon Walled City Park on Tuesday 14th November (Y5RE and Y5SM) and Wednesday 15th November (Y5CG and Y5TS).

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06/10/2023
08/12/2023

The four-night Year 6 camp will take place from Monday 4th December to Friday 8th December at Sai Yuen Camping Adventure Park, Cheung Chau.

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20/10/2023
08/12/2023

Please find additional information about our upcoming Year 6 Camp.

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21/11/2023
12/12/2023

We would like to invite all parents or caregivers of Year 6 children to our Open Morning on Tuesday 12th December.

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20/11/2023
23/01/2024

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.

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11/01/2024
01/02/2024

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

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14/09/2023
28/09/2023

Information regarding alleged inappropriate behaviour in WhatsApp groups.

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22/01/2024
05/02/2024

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

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02/09/2023
01/10/2023

Year 7 Meet The Team 2023-24

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13/10/2023
27/10/2023

A reflection on Term 1.1 plus information about Week Without Walls.

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24/11/2023
08/12/2023

Year 7 Newsletter

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12/01/2024
24/01/2024

Year 7 Term 2 Welcome Back Bulletin and Key Dates.

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30/09/2023
21/10/2023

Year 7–9 Week Without Walls presentation slides and itinerary.

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05/02/2024
28/02/2024

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.

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02/09/2023
01/10/2023

Year 8 Meet The Team PDF

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12/01/2024
26/01/2024

Year 8 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

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12/01/2024
26/01/2024

Year 9 Term Two Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

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16/11/2023
22/11/2023

Details of two key pieces of information that are important for your child’s academic journey: the Options ‘B’ booklet release and the Options Evening.

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06/09/2023
12/09/2023

Year 9 Meet The Team invitation

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15/09/2023
30/09/2023

Slides from the Year 9 Information Evening.

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09/11/2023
08/12/2023

The Primary Young Entrepreneurs are busily making recycled Winter craft items to sell at the upcoming Carols on the Pitch. Please support by sending in items from the request list. Thank you!

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