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

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

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

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

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

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

Auberge Offers for DBIS Staff

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

A post about final arrangements for Carols on the Pitch.

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

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

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

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.

Volunteer at the DBIS checkpoint for TransLantau UTMB Race.

DBIS Chinese New Year Celebration and Dress-up Day 2024

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

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

Default Gmail signature implementation for all staff

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

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.

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.

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

Please see the linked flyer for details of an Easter holiday offer from JW Marriott Jeju Resort and Spa in Korea.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

IGCSE Summer Timetable 2024 and Curriculum Booklet

Changes to Firewall Infrastructure: Blocking Outdated Encryption Protocols

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Requests by staff and students for PTSA funding in the 2023–24 academic year can be submitted from Monday 30th October 2023 to Thursday 30th November 2023.

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

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

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

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

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.

Information regarding our Spring Concert.

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

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

Secondary Sports Day Monday 11th March 2024 information.

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

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

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

Ticket, rehearsal and timing information for the Spring Concert.

Francesca Thrower – Alice Meunier to supply

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.

Details about entering the American Mathematics Competition

Find handpicked resources to support Earth Day (22 April) and tips and resources for making the most out of our subscription to The Day.

Find handpicked resources to support Earth Day (22 April) and tips and resources for making the most out of our subscription to The Day.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 05/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 04/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 06/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 07/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Friday 08/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 08/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 09/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 10/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 11/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 11/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 12/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Friday 12/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 13/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 15/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 16/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 17/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 18/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 18/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 19/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Friday 19/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 20/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 21/03/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 22/04/24.

The Day is a daily online newspaper for primary and secondary schools. Moving forward, the link to The Day’s daily features will be posted as a staff bulletin. Included in this bulletin is a link to today’s news and features plus learn how to share an article directly with students without them having to log in.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 23/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 24/04/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 26/02/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 27/02/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 28/02/24.

Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 29/02/24.

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

Information about the university offers received by the Year 13 students so far.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Year 12/13 mock examination arrangements.

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

Y12/Y13 IAL modular examination information.

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

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

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

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

Information and key dates for Term 2.

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

Year 11 PTSC Details Bulletin

Year 11 PTSC information and booking link

Year 11 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

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

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

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

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

Year 3 and 4 Sports Day information.

Information on the upcoming Y4 trip to Mui Wo.

Information about the upcoming U11 FOBISIA Games trials.

Year 5 & 6 House Sports Day 2024 information.

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

Updates on Year 5 Camp following the parent information session.

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.

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.

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

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

Year 7 Term 2 Welcome Back Bulletin and Key Dates.

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.

Year 8 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

Year 9 Term Two Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin

Year 9 Term 3 Welcome Back – Key information and dates

From now until the end of this year, YogaUP, based in DB North Plaza, is offering DBIS staff a 30% discount on all class cards.

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!