Staff Archived Bulletins

[Medical] Influenza Consent Forms Due In By Monday 15th September

Deadline for the Influenza Consent Form is this coming Monday, 15th September.

[Medical] Influenza Prevention

Information regarding the increase in Influenza cases in our school community.

[Medical] Notice for Parents who have consented to the Influenza Vaccinations on 6th Oct

Dedicare may need to contact you regarding missing documents or information.

[Medical] Seasonal Influenza Vaccination

DBIS Student Influenza Vaccination date is 6th October 6th 2025. Please check your child’s backpack for the consent forms. Please see the notice for special considerations for our EYFS Students.

2025–26 Swimming Squad Trials

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

2025–26 Term 1 Foundation Stage ECA Sign-Up

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

2025–26 Term 1 Primary & Secondary ECA Sign-Up

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

2025–26 Week Without Walls Links

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

2nd Hand Uniform Sale Tuesday 29th April, 9–10am – Globe Theatre, Main Campus

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

A New Approach to L4L: Introducing ‘Wellio’

We are excited to announce that our school is introducing Wellio, a new digital platform, as the foundation for our ‘Learning for Life’ lessons. This new program will serve as our Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) curriculum for students in Years 7 to 13.

A Night in Old Hong Kong, 24th May: DBIS PTSA & DC PTA Gala Ball Tickets Now on Sale!

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

Annual School Photos: 8th – 11th September 2025

This year’s annual school photos (both class/form group and individual) will take place between Monday 8th and Thursday 11th September 2025.

Auberge Easter Eggcitement 2025

Auberge Discovery Bay Hong Kong is excited to announce its special Easter Carnival – ‘Auberge Easter Eggcitement 2025’

Bake Sale – Tuesday 24th June

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

Bamboo Buddies

For Term 1, the programme will be open to children aged 22 to 36 months who are siblings of current DBIS students.

Be a Time Traveller this Book Day, Friday 19th September 2025

Find key dates, events and links for DBIS Book Day, Friday 19th September 2025, and the days leading up to Book Day when we will celebrate the ability of books to transport us through time and space.

Book Week Workshops for Years 6, 7 and 9 with author Ritu Hemnani

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

Character & Culture – Being READY for School (Uniform Expectations)

Being READY for school – Information shared with students.

Cheetahs and Snow Leopards Class Assembly

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

DBIS Library – Summer Lending Programme

Details of the DBIS library’s summer lending programme.

DBIS Runathon – Sponsorship Sheet Information

Runathon – key details

Discount at Blooms for DBIS Staff

Blooms, opposite Fusion in DB Plaza is offering a discount to DBIS staff. Please see the attachment for further details.

Dive into Term 3 with Book Week!

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

End of Term House Points reveal for FS-2

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

EYFS Student Council

Information about the EYFS Student Council application process.

Final Library Borrowing and Return Dates in June

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

FS-1 and FS-2 Shared lunch

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

FS-1 and FS-2 Water Fun Morning

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

FS-1 Community Bus Trips

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

FS-1 Family Photographs

Please email your class teacher a family photograph as part of our unit, ‘Our Class is a family’.

FS-1 Reminders

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

Get Ready for Take-Off: STEAM Week is Coming!

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

Hammerhead Kit Website Opening Times

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

Important Notice: DB Transport Services Special After-School Bus Service

Information about routes S6 and S9.

Information about DBIS Book Day at the EYFS Campus

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

IT End of Year & Summer Updates: Action Required

Please remember to backup your files and return your laptop before you leave for the summer holidays. To ensure no loss of important data, it is critical that you back up all files stored on your desktop or local folders to your Google Drive. This includes any important student work (e.g., Year 10 GCSE and […]

Last Call for Collecting 2024–25 Yearbooks

If you placed an order for a 2024–25 DBIS Yearbook but have not yet collected your copy, please could we kindly request that you pick it up from reception at the Main Campus by Friday 3rd October 2025.

Library closed after school Monday 12th May 2025

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

Music Department Contacts

Temporary updated contact details for the music department.

New Discovery Bay App

Please see the attached notice from HKRI regarding the new Discovery Bay app, which includes information about local transport and offers.

NOTICE TO PARENTS: UNIFORM SHOP OPENING TIMES

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

Optional Tutor Drop-in Sessions 2025 – Save The Date

Dates for Tutor Drop- In Appointments (Optional) – Secondary School

Parent Talk Reminder – Navigating & Understanding Social Media

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

Pathfinders Charity Bake Sale: Wednesday 21st May – 3.10pm

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

Primary Swimming Resumes Wednesday 20th August

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

PTSA Helper Appreciation Event 1st June 2025: “SINGO”

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

PTSA Quiz Night: 25th September, 6.30pm – 10.30pm

e now on sale for our PTSA Quiz Night, taking place in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus!

PTSA/TEKKERZ Football Tournament 2nd November 2025

DBIS PTSA and Tekkerz are thrilled to announce the welcome return of our 5-A-side football tournament on Sunday 2nd November 2025.

Red Rain DBIS School Closed

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

Relationships & Sex Education (RSE) – Term 3

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

Revised School Photo Schedule: 8th – 12th September

Revised school photo schedule due to T8 school closure on Monday 8th September.

Save The Date: PTSA Quiz Night – 30th April!

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

School Photo Schedule: 9th to 12th September 2025

Link to the annual school photo schedule, plus links to book sibling photo sessions. The photos will take place from Monday 8th September to Thursday 11th September.

Second-Hand Uniform Sale – Friday 19th September, 9am–10am, Main Campus

Our second-hand uniform sale is back! Join us at the Globe Theatre, DBIS Main Campus.

Sixth Form Beginning-of-Term-1 Arrangements

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

Spring Concert 2025

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

Spring Concert Update

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

Staff Yearbook Orders: 2024–25

We will shortly be confirming 2024–25 yearbook numbers to the printer. If you would like to order a complimentary copy, please complete the jotform linked from this bulletin by Sunday 18th May.

Term 3 – Our Bodies Are Brilliant

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

Term 3 – Primary Swimming

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

The Day 01/04/25 – AI, Fools, Forests, Axolotls

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 01/04/25.

The Day 02/04/25 – Brainrot, Earthquake, Canada, An Inspector Calls

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tueday 02/04/25.

The Day 02/06/25 – School Stress, Beauty, Tech, Glacier

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 02/06/25.

The Day 03/06/25 – Vaping, Sharks, Drought, Trump

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 03/06/25.

The Day 04/06/25 – Patriotism, Avalanche, The Great Gatsby

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 04/06/25.

The Day 05/06/25 – AI, Verstappen, Neanderthal Art, Risk

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 05/06/25.

The Day 06/05/25 – ChatGPT, Feuds, Musk, VE Day

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 06/05/25.

The Day 07/05/25 – Culture, Met Gala, Exams

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 07/05/25.

The Day 08/05/25 – Kashmir, Alcatraz, Space Food

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 08/05/25.

The Day 09/05/25 – Pope Leo XIV, Nepotism, Oceans, Quiz

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Friday 09/05/25.

The Day 09/06/25 – Feud, Hope, Pride, Healthy eating

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 09/06/25.

The Day 10/06/25 – Plastic, Resilience, Arctic, Clones

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 10/06/25.

The Day 11/06/25 – Smartphones, Race Across the World, Lionesses

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 11/06/25.

The Day 12/05/25 – AI Cheating, Teenagers, Work Experience, India

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 12/05/25.

The Day 12/06/25 – Gun violence, Dogs, LA, Oceans

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 12/06/25.

The Day 13/05/25 – Heroism, Lost Boys, Attenborough

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 13/05/25.

The Day 15/09/25 – Misinformation, Mass Hysteria, Spice in Schools

The Day is a news website for students. Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 15/09/25.

The Day 19/05/25 – Gaza, Wealth, ADHD, Gender

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 19/05/25.

The Day 20/05/25 – EU, Cancer, Orcas, Temu

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 20/05/25.

The Day 21/05/25 – Internet, Middle Ages, Much Ado About Nothing

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 21/05/25.

The Day 22/05/25 – Sea Level, Body Image, Moon Walking

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 22/05/25.

The Day 26/03/25 – Music, Teeth, Autism, Allergies

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 26/03/25.

The Day 27/03/25 – Adolescence, Happiness, Astronauts

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 27/03/25.

The Day 27/05/25 – Putin, Survival, Conservation, Universities

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 27/05/25.

The Day 28/03/25 – Sidemen, Stephen Fry, Minecraft, Quiz

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 28/03/25.

The Day 28/04/25 – Climate Fiction, VE Day, Code Switching

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 28/04/25.

The Day 28/05/25 – Foetal personhood, Stitch, Formula One

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 28/05/25.

The Day 29/04/25 – Junk Food, Evacuees, Giant Squid, Supernovae

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 29/04/25.

The Day 29/05/25 – Captive Orcas, Genius Toddler, Last Humans

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 29/05/25.

The Day 30/05/25 – Genocide, Autism, Wearable Tech, Quiz

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Friday 30/05/25.

The Day 31/03/25 – Tariffs, Laughter, Neurodiversity

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 31/03/25.

Typhoon Ragasa: School Closure Announcement

In accordance with the announcement from the Education Bureau (EDB) regarding the current track of Typhoon Ragasa, Discovery Bay International School will be closed for two days, on Tuesday 23rd September and Wednesday 24th September.

University Fair at Discovery College on 22 September 2025 for Students in Year 12 to 13 and Their Parents

Details of the University Fair at Discovery College on 22 September.

Update on EYFS School Parking

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

Updated: Coffee and Connect for Parents and Grandparents

Rescheduled date for Coffee and Connect – this will now take place on Monday 15th September.

Updated: FS-1 Coffee and Connect events

Edited dates for our FS-1 Coffee and Connect events – Monday 8th September for parents and grandparents, Thursday 11th September for aunties and uncles.

UPDATED: Year 1 Upcoming Term 3 Trips

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

Welcome Back – Year 7 Term 2 Bulletin

Key dates for your diary for the coming term.

Welcome to Term 3 – Year 10

Important information and key dates for Term 3.

Welcome to Term 3 – Sixth Form (Years 12 & 13)

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

Welcome to Term 3 – Year 11

Important information regarding Term 3 in Year 11.

Welcome to Term 3 – Year 8

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

Welcome to Year 10

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 10 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 11

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 11 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 12/13

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from The Head of Sixth Form & Head of Year 12 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 7

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 7 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 8

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from the Head of Year 8 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Welcome to Year 9

Welcome to the start of the Academic Year from Head of Year 9 – with key information for the upcoming term.

Y12/13 Information Evening

Link to access the Sixth Form meet-the-team slides.

Year 1 Open Mornings

Please find information here about our upcoming open mornings.

Year 10 Day Trip to Crossroads – 5th June

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

Year 12 Visit to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on 20 June 2025

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

Year 5–8 & IGCSE Drama Students – Box House Theatre Company Visit

Students in Years 5 to 8, and those studying IGCSE Drama, will be participating in a workshop with Box House Theatre Company, who will be visiting DBIS from 29th to 30th September.

Year 7 Assessment Week Information

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

Year 7 Meet the Team

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

Year 7 PTSC – Tuesday 10th June 2025

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

Year 8 Information Evening

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

Year 8 Term 3 English, Maths and Science Assessments

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

Year 9 & 10 Parent Information Evening & (I)GCSE Preparation – Presentation Slides

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent (I)GCSE information session. We hope the evening provided valuable insight into how we can support your children as they prepare for their (I)GCSE qualifications. Please find the presentation slides attached to this bulletin.

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