Archived Parent Bulletins

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21/03/2023
30/06/2023

Term 3 lunch menu and enrolment.

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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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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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07/09/2023
24/09/2023

Information about the AMC Maths Competition.

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26/06/2023
30/06/2023

Please be reminded that this Friday, 30th June 2023, is the last day of the academic year and will be a half day for students.

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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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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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14/06/2023
18/08/2023

Please note that some of our uniform items will be changing, starting August 2023.

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23/06/2023
18/08/2023

Information for Nursery families about creating a Chatter Tube for your child’s FS-2 Reception year.

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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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20/10/2023
06/11/2023

Volunteer at the DBIS checkpoint for TransLantau UTMB Race.

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15/06/2023
29/06/2023

DBIS library is pleased to announce details of its Summer Lending Programme. Parents have three lending options: visit the library; request books online for collection; or borrow ebooks and online audiobooks immediately. Read this bulletin for details.

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15/06/2023
29/06/2023

DBIS library is pleased to announce details of its Summer Lending Programme. Secondary students are welcome to borrow library books from Monday 19th June and make full use of online books and audiobooks by Overdrive. Read this bulletin for details and web links.

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25/08/2023
29/09/2023

Please find information regarding our DBIS Live 1 event below.

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16/09/2023
30/09/2023

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

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15/06/2023
17/08/2023

DBIS Uniform Shop Special Opening Hours in August. Please book your appointment.

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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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21/08/2023
04/09/2023

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

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09/06/2023
28/06/2023

We are excited to bring back shared lunch on 28th June! This will be part of our end-of-year class celebrations.

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27/06/2023
18/08/2023

Please be advised that extracurricular activity (ECA) sign-up is open until Friday 18th August.

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30/06/2023
30/07/2023

This bulletin reviews the end of Year 11 and provides information for students who will begin Year 12 in August.

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02/06/2023
25/06/2023

Please return all library resources no later than Friday 23rd June 2023. Please read on for final lending dates.

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30/06/2023
31/07/2023

A reflection on Year 10 and information about Year 11.

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30/06/2023
30/07/2023

I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of our Year 9 students.

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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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09/06/2023
28/06/2023

You are invited to join our EY1 Onwards & Upwards celebration on 28th June!

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20/06/2023
05/07/2023

Information for the final 2 weeks of term for EY2 children.

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20/10/2023
03/11/2023

EYFS & Primary Parent Focus Group 2023/24

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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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02/06/2023
11/06/2023

This is a final call for sponsorship money raised as part of the DBIS Book Week Readathon to be delivered to the library. 

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11/08/2023
25/08/2023

Information for Foundation Stage 1 families.

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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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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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17/08/2023
31/08/2023

We have a child in FS-2 with a Severe Tree Nut Allergy. This bulletin contains information about foods that can and cannot be brought into school.

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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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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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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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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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30/06/2023
18/08/2023

Information for FS-1 families regarding PTC bookings.

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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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22/09/2023
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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29/06/2023
18/08/2023

Information for families about the Term 1 Parent Teacher Conferences in August 2023.

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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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09/10/2023
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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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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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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05/06/2023
19/06/2023

We have had an increase of HFMD in the community, and we wanted to pass along some information to make parents aware as it is highly contagious.

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30/06/2023
30/07/2023

I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of our Year 8 students.

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08/06/2023
30/06/2023

The Year 10 Storm House Captains proudly present the House Football Series. This house competition, like the previous dodgeball and basketball events, will be taking place at lunchtimes in the remaining weeks of term.

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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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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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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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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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05/05/2023
02/06/2023

Information about the Year 10 mock examination week, which will be taking place from Tuesday 23rd May until Friday 2nd June 2023.

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15/05/2023
30/06/2023

Please join us on Tuesday 30th May for a meeting to share details of the Year 3 curriculum that awaits your child next year.

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26/05/2023
01/06/2023

Information regarding a music study tour opportunity in July.

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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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19/05/2023
02/06/2023

Information about an upcoming trip to the beach for all Nursery classes on Friday 2nd June.

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12/06/2023
29/06/2023

You are invited to join our Onwards and Upwards celebration on Thursday 29th June.

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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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16/10/2023
06/11/2023

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

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31/05/2023
15/06/2023

Dear Parents/Guardians, Further to the notification in last week’s newsletter, we invite you to sign up for a collaborative session aimed at reviewing our school’s Guiding Statements and associated Internationalism and Interculturalism Statements. As we work towards CIS re-accreditation next year, this is a wonderful opportunity for us to reflect on the appropriateness of our […]

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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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18/08/2023
01/09/2023

Independent dismissal Jotform for Y3 – 6 Families

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08/06/2023
30/06/2023

Please check the lost and found cupboards by 28th June. Unclaimed uniform items will be donated to the PTSA for their second-hand uniform sales.

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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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30/05/2023
30/06/2023

Link to the presentation.

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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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15/06/2023
28/06/2023

Please find information for parents with children in our Primary Choir ECA below.

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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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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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28/06/2023
18/08/2023

On behalf of the whole PTSA, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your support and donations over the past year.

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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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19/05/2023
05/06/2023

Information about an upcoming buddy visit to Year 1 for Reception children.

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01/06/2023
15/06/2023

Information about a visit to the Discovery Dome in Reception.

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09/06/2023
23/06/2023

Information about upcoming transition events for Reception children.

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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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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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18/08/2023
31/08/2023

The uniform shop has now resumed normal opening hours.

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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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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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05/06/2023
19/06/2023

Secondary morning gate entrance – change of procedure.

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07/06/2023
21/06/2023

The Secondary Environmental Club is holding a Secondary thrift store. From Tuesday 6th to Friday 9th of June, we are collecting clothes that students no longer need/want or wear any more.

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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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22/09/2023
01/10/2023

A preview into IGCSE and A Level studies at DBIS.

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30/06/2023
30/07/2023

As we come to the end of another academic year, I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of our Sixth Form students.

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04/05/2023
16/08/2023

Application details, timetable and further information regarding our new South Lantau bus service.

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15/08/2023
31/08/2023

Details of the S6 and S9 bus services.

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16/06/2023
28/06/2023

You are invited to join our Nursery Onwards & Upwards celebration on 28th June!

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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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24/08/2023
25/08/2023

Due to a thunderstorm warning, today’s swim meeting is cancelled. It will be rescheduled for next week, depending on weather. Please contact Emily Hull via email [email protected] to share if your child is allowed to walk home independently. Alternatively we can keep those children who are unable to be collected until 5pm in the Globe.

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28/07/2023
31/07/2023

test y1

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20/10/2023
15/11/2023

Details about entering the American Mathematics Competition

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24/05/2023
19/06/2023

Information about the Year 5 Show ‘Children for Change’, our Beach Clean-Up and the Year 5 Onwards and Upwards celebration.

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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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07/09/2023
20/09/2023

Details of the University Fair on 20th September 2023.

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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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17/04/2023
30/06/2023

Term 3 timetable and swimming information for Years 1 to 6.

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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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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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11/08/2023
25/08/2023

Information for Foundation Stage 2 (Formerly known as Reception) families.

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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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11/08/2023
21/08/2023

Welcome to Year 1! This bulletin contains important information regarding the start of year.

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19/08/2023
31/08/2023

Welcome to Year 10 – important information about the year ahead.

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20/08/2023
16/09/2023

Y10 Welcome to Term One 2023–24

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11/08/2023
31/08/2023

Information about Year 2 in the 2023–24 academic year.

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11/08/2023
25/08/2023

Important information about the start of term in Year 3.

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11/08/2023
25/08/2023

Information regarding Year 4 in the 2023–24 academic year.

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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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17/04/2023
30/06/2023

Kindly note that if your child is withdrawing from DBIS at the end of Term 3, notice must be given by completing our withdrawal form by Sunday 30th April 2023 at the latest.

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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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20/10/2023
13/11/2023

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

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24/05/2023
01/06/2023

Dear Parents and Guardians of Year 13, As the graduation events for Y13 fast approach, we would like to finalise the numbers of parents and guests attending the Graduation and Awards Ceremony and students attending the Graduation Dinner at the Grand Hyatt. Please complete the jotform here to indicate attendance for both events.  If after […]

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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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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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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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18/08/2023
23/08/2023

Year 1 and 2 Parent Coffee Morning Invite.

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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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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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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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25/08/2023
01/09/2023

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

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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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16/08/2023
24/08/2023

An invitation for parents/guardians of Year 10 students to attend the ‘Making the Most of Year 10’ Information Evening.

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25/05/2023
14/06/2023

Date, time and payment information of the upcoming Year 10 Crossroads trip.

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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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21/04/2023
20/06/2023

Year 11 Celebration – Parent-Organised Event

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25/05/2023
17/06/2023

Details of the upcoming graduation/leavers’ event as organised by the Celebration Committee. *Parent-organised event

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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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26/08/2023
23/09/2023

Information about the year ahead for Year 11.

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08/05/2023
02/06/2023

Setails of the Year 12 activity programme which will take place on Wednesday 31st May to Friday 2nd June.

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16/05/2023
02/06/2023

Updates to the details of our Year 12 Activity Programme taking place from Wednesday 31st May to Friday 2nd June.

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15/08/2023
17/08/2023

Y12 & 13 Start of Year Arrangements

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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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24/05/2023
05/06/2023

Timetable/activity information for Year 12.

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23/05/2023
23/06/2023

As part of our Year 13 Graduation celebrations, we will be including a slideshow of baby photos of our graduating class of 2023.

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19/05/2023
23/06/2023

Our Year 13 Graduation and Awards Ceremony will take place on Friday 23rd June in the Globe Theatre at 4pm.

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19/06/2023
23/06/2023

Live stream link for those who cannot attend the Year 13 Graduation Ceremony on Friday 23rd June at 4pm.

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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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28/09/2023
04/10/2023

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

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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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22/11/2023
08/12/2023

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

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07/06/2023
30/06/2023

Information regarding the end of Term 3 celebration of learning and transition activities.

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18/08/2023
25/08/2023

Y3 & 4 Parent Coffee Morning invite.

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08/09/2023
22/09/2023

Dates for Year 3 Forest School sessions.

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01/11/2023
22/11/2023

Information on the upcoming Y4 trip to Mui Wo.

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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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17/05/2023
21/06/2023

We are delighted to invite you to the Year 4 Celebration of Learning morning and the Onwards and Upwards ceremony on Wednesday 21st June between 9am and 10am.

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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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18/08/2023
30/08/2023

Year 5 & 6 Parent Coffee Morning invite.

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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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19/06/2023
29/06/2023

Details about the Year 5 shared lunch on Thursday 29th June.

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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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22/08/2023
31/08/2023

On Wednesday 30th August from 8.30am to 10.00am, Year 5 will be visiting the South Plaza Beach as part of their ‘Full Power’ unit of Discovery.

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11/08/2023
25/08/2023

Information regarding Year 5 in the 2023–24 academic year.