Archived Student Bulletins
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The long-awaited Christmas Cheer Video ” The Mouse in Santa’s House” and information about The Christmas Bingo and Photo Competition.
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A detailed schedule for this year’s student photos will be shared with parents week commencing Monday 12th September.
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2023-2024 Term 2 ECA Sign Up Details
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2024–25 Term 1 Early Years Foundation Stage 2 ECA sign up information
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2025–26 Week Without Walls Presentations Update
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2nd Hand Christmas Toy collection information
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Environmental sustainability through uniform recycling! Recycle school uniforms for a pre-loved uniform sale to be held at the beginning of the next academic year! By taking part in this, you are helping reach the UN Sustainability Goals to save the planet, climate and biodiversity!
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The PTSA will hold our first 2nd Hand Uniform Sale of the 2023–24 school year, on Wednesday 6th September.
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The PTSA 2nd-Hand Uniform Sale will take place on Wednesday 24th April from 9am – 10am in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus.
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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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This year’s DBIS International Food Fair will feature food from 23 countries. If you are unable to help with a stall but would like to make donation to a stall of your choice, please email the PTSA.
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Links to the 2023–25 A Level options booklet, guidance videos and Jotform.
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Googlemeet links for the upcoming A-level information evening.
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Dear Year 13 Students and Parents, In our continued efforts to prepare the students for their examinations in the summer, we take this opportunity to provide you with dates in relation to study leave and an overview of the examination schedule for your son/daughter. Study leave dates for Year 13 students are as follows: Study […]
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On Monday 17th April 2023, Hong Kong Stories will visit DBIS to present the art of storytelling to Y7–9 students as part of an extended assembly.
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Please find information regarding our DBIS Live 2 Event in this bulletin.
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AGM documentation in preparation for tonight’s PTSA AGM.
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Final information for Primary International Sports Week.
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Are you a budding poet? Do you have something to say? What do you wish for in these difficult times? I hope that you might be inspired to explore seeing the world through a lens of hope (and perhaps even wonder) as you write your version of “Wish” which I will enter into the WISH […]
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In our continued efforts to prepare the students for their examinations in the summer, we take this opportunity to provide you with dates in relation to study leave and an overview of the examination schedule for your son/daughter.
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Please notify us via the jotform to indicate whether you wish to attend the Year 13 graduation ceremony.
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This is an invitation for our Year 4 through 13 students to attend the 2022 Australian Mathematics Competition online.
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We are re-designing our reusable DBIS bags in the Uniform Shop and we are running a competition for students in Early Years 1 to Year 9 to design an environmentally inspired logo for the back of the bag.
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Students attending the Bali trip will be departing on the morning of Sunday 10th November and arriving back in Hong Kong in the late evening of Friday 15th November.
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DBIS Book Week will take place from 17th to 21st April. This is an annual whole school event that promotes and celebrates all things BOOKS and READING! You’ll find key dates and a preview of activities in this bulletin. Happy reading, Everyone!
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Dear Parents At DBIS we are committed to promoting an ethos of reading for pleasure in our students as research overwhelmingly shows that reading for pleasure leads to a myriad of benefits (visit HERE to read a summary). Also, given students will be spending considerable time engaged in online learning, we appreciate that non-screen time opportunities will be welcome […]
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Dear Parents and Secondary Students, “The greatest gift is the passion for reading. It is cheap, it consoles, it distracts, it excites, it gives you knowledge of the world and experience of a wide kind. It is a moral illumination”. Elizabeth Hardwick Welcome to the DBIS Library! Your gateway to all things books and reading […]
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On Wednesday the award winning author David Greenberg will be visiting DBIS and presenting his Civil Rights Assembly to Year 9 students, augmenting a unit of work students have been undertaking in Humanities. From David: CIVIL RIGHTS ASSEMBLIES: Based on my award-winning novel, A Tugging String (Dutton), it tells the story of my father who was Dr. Martin […]
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If you are looking to free up some space on your bookshelves, we would love your good-quality books to sell at the International Food Fair.
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How Secondary students can get involved with Box of Hope; collection dates: 4th – 8th November 2024.
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Cancellation of Secondary School Sports Day
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Carols on the Pitch – Programme and list of Performers
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Carols on the Pitch is back on Wednesday the 13th of December!
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A post about final arrangements for Carols on the Pitch.
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You are welcome to join the annual Carols on the Pitch on Thursday 12th December at Discovery Bay International School.
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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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Please click to view the change in the ECA times.
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Please complete the linked survey on Chartwells’ food provision in the canteen at the Main Campus.
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This year’s Children’s Mental Health Week theme is ‘Know Yourself To Grow Yourself’ and we will be offering a range of activities over the week for students to celebrate and explore their own wellbeing and mental health.
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CNY Dress-up schedule and $20 donation to Impact HK
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DBIS will have Chinese New Year Celebration and CNY Dress-up Day on Friday 28th January. We are calling for CNY greetings video submissions from families by Thursday 20th January.
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Sign up to help with the Chinese New Year Flower Market on Thursday 16th or Friday 17th January.
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Our online Christmas Cheer event on Thursday 9th December
Looking forward to you joining us for our Christmas Cheer, bringing you festive performances from our talented youngsters in our Magical Winter Wonderland.
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Introducing the Christmas Cheer Photo Competition!
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The long-awaited Christmas Cheer video of “The Mouse in Santa’s House” will premier at 5pm today! Information about Christmas Cheer Photo Competition/ Christmas Bingo also included.
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Please join us online on Wednesday 14th December between 5–6 pm for the Christmas Cheer production of ‘The Mouse In Santa’s House’.
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We invite you to save the date for our Christmas Concert on the Pitch – Wednesday 11th December from 4pm.
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All students in Early Years, Primary and Secondary are invited to wear a Christmas jumper or Christmas themed accessories on Friday 13th December.
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Christmas Jumper Swap Shop – drop-off and event details.
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Details regarding the Class of 2025 graduation dinner.
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DBIS Chinese New Year Celebration and Dress-up Day on Friday 17 January 2020.
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Dear Parents and Students Come and join in the Community Beach Clean this Wednesday After School! For more details, please click on DBIS_Beach_Clean-Up
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As the temperature increases, we would like to remind families that it is compulsory for students to wear their DBIS sun hats during PE lessons.
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Dear Parents This is a reminder regarding ‘Compulsory Testing Orders’. If any DBIS student is subject to a compulsory testing order they need to test by the specified date and remain off school until a negative result is obtained. Please send the school verification of the negative test result before the student returns. This information can be sent […]
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Dear Parents and Students Term 2 ECA confirmation is now available for checking. Please login to CHQ to view your listings. Term 2 ECAs will run from 13 January to 27 March 2020, here is the ECA Overview for your reference. Kind regards Winnie Yeung Sports & ECA Administrator
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We are delighted to inform you that we have been able to re-launch the Creative Arts Mornings for EY1 to Year 6.
Dates to Note
Year 6 – Wednesday 8th September
Year 5 – Wednesday 15th September
Year 4 – Wednesday 29th September
Year 3 – Wednesday 6th October
Year 2 – Wednesday 20th October
Year 1 – Wednesday 27th October
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Primary Costume Information for the Music Curriculum Showcase (Yr 3 – Yr 6)
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Dav Pilkey Comic Competition!
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Plastic Free Seas and DB Green are organising a DB Community Recycling Day on 17 May and 21 June, from 9-11am, at Hemingway’s outdoor seating.
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Plastic Free Seas and DB Green are organising a DB Community Recycling Day on 21 June, from 9-11am, at Hemingway’s outdoor seating.
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Dear Parents and Students The DB Pirates Netball will kick off this week. Please note the following details. Venue: Discovery College Ground floor outdoor courts U8/9 born 2013/2012/2011 THURSDAY 3:30pm to 4:15pm U9/U10 born 2011/2010 THURSDAY 4:15pm to 5:00pm. (if they were born 2011 and played last season, if no experience please […]
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Information and ticket link for the DBIS PTSA 007 Legends of Bond Ball on Saturday 1st June 2024.
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Volunteer at the DBIS checkpoint for TransLantau UTMB Race.
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DBIS Chinese New Year Celebration and Dress-up Day 2024
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Keep warm and get moving with DBIS Christmas Challenges!
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As much as we would have loved to celebrate holiday festivities in our usual way at Carols on the Pitch, this year, we are going to live stream Christmas cheer straight into your homes.
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Welcome Back! Term 1 EPA Sign-up is out!
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Dear Parents For information of our Golf Program, please click DBIS Winter Break 2019-20.
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Click in for more information on the DBIS Golf Program (age 6-16) available this term.
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Dear Parents For information about our Golf Program, please click DBIS Winter Term 2020 Golf Junior Golf Camp will be running during Chinese New Year Break, please see more information here: Junior Golf Camp 2020 Should you have further queries, please contact me at [email protected]. Winnie Yeung Sports & ECA Administrator
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Dear Parents For information about our Golf Program, please click DBIS Winter Term 2020 Golf Should you have further queries, please contact me at [email protected]. Winnie Yeung Sports & ECA Administrator
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Unfortunately, due to the current Education Bureau restrictions with group activities and taking students off site, we will need to postpone the DBIS Great Race
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Details of the money raise at the 2024 International Food Fair.
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We are proud to be offering the Junior Duke Award, an optional award to the Year 3-6 students of DBIS for 2020/21.
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Families with children confirmed to be returning to DBIS for the 2021-22 school year and who do not have any outstanding loans may borrow up to 10 books per child for the duration of the Summer break.
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DBIS library is pleased to announce details of its Summer Lending Programme. Parents are welcome to submit book requests between Monday 20th June and Monday 27th June 2022. Read this bulletin for details and web links, or visit https://library.dbis.edu.hk/.
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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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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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Please find information regarding our DBIS Live 1 event below.
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Enjoy a Night of Good Music – DBIS Live 1 broadcast online 4-5pm 7th October 2020.
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Please find more information regarding our DBIS Live 2 Event in this bulletin.
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Our 2nd DBIS Live is on the 23rd of November 2022 at 4 pm!
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After a spectacular program of classical, jazz and rock music in October, we are delighted to announce another live event coming in November. All students with a love of music are welcome to sign up to perform live!
The registration deadline will be on the 4th November, 2020. Please see the guidelines and expectations from the form that you can have access to through scanning the QR code on the poster. Can’t wait to hear from all of you amazing musicians!
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Join us for an incredible breadth and variety of music performed by our Primary and Secondary students.
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The creative arts department is happy to announce the return of the DBIS Live! The concert will be performed by our talented DBIS students, online. It will be streamed on the school’s Facebook page at 4pm on 18th November, 2020. Stay tuned for the exciting performance and please follow the page for more upcoming events!
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DBIS Live Returns! We are back with a diverse variety of music in the Globe on Wednesday 5th October at 4pm.
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On Wednesday 30th of October, we will have our first DBIS Live AKA High Tea Soiree Series.
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Information about DBIS Mental Health Week, 25th–29th September.
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We look forward to welcoming all students back on our campuses next week and just wanted to remind you that we are a NUT FREE school.
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The DBIS PE & Sport Team is excited to launch our ‘Online Sports ECA Virtual Classroom’ on Monday, 7th September.
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The DBIS PE & Sport Team is excited to launch our ‘Online Sports ECA Virtual Classroom’ for our Primary students on Monday, 5 October.
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DBIS PTSA Presents the 2019 Back to School Year 7-9 Summer Party
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Runathon – key details
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Good afternoon, Please find below some important information and key dates for the coming academic year. Physical Education lessons will start on Thursday 15th August. For the first six weeks of lessons all students will be swimming during their P.E. lessons. Those students in 7B, 7S and 8S will need to bring their kit Thursday. […]
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A letter to DBIS Secondary Parents and Students regarding the upcoming Swimming Galas.
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Story of our Year 8 student Julian Barker, who won the 3rd place award in Hong Kong Student Story Slam 2019, now has been published on Hong Kong Story’s podcast. Links to his story are provided in the bulletin.
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Introducing our new Student Leadership Team, 2020-2021!
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Story of our Year 8 student Manoela Sampaio, who won the 2nd place award in Hong Kong Student Story Slam 2019, now has been published on Hong Kong Story’s podcast. Links to her story are provided in the bulletin.
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Parents, students and siblings are invited to the DBIS Triathlon Series Challenge – Noosa. Click in for more details.
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Parents, students and siblings are invited to the DBIS Triathlon Series Challenge – Hawaii. Click in for more details.
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DBIS students and families have been invited to participate in the DBIS Ultimate Triathlon 2022 this half-term break.
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We are ready for the final of DBIS’ Got Talent 2020!
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A brief update regarding Discovery learning in Years 7 to 9 this term.
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Save the date of Friday 5th November for Diwali celebrations at DBIS.
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Details of the PTSA’s first pre-loved Christmas jumper sale, taking place on Wednesday 6th December.
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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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Dear Parents/Guardians, As the new school year approaches, Dream Sport Academy (DSA) is excited to restart the DSA Basketball Program on Saturdays at Discovery Bay International School (DBIS). This program was largely successful in the last academic year with both pupils from DBIS and from the surrounding areas. As a parent/guardian of a Discovery Bay […]
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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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Early-bird tickets are now on sale for The Glitter Ball 2023, celebrating 40 years of DBIS!
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Dear Students, We would like to welcome you back after the summer holiday. I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and that you are all ready for a fantastic year! Here is a quick overview of the preference submission and allocation timelines for extracurricular activities (ECAs) in Term 1 2022–23: Monday 29th August ECA sign-up […]
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Please be advised that extracurricular activity (ECA) sign-up is open until Friday 18th August.
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Year 5 End of Term 1 Information
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This bulletin reviews the end of Year 11 and provides information for students who will begin Year 12 in August.
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A message from a group of supportive parents who wish to provide an opportunity to celebrate the end of Year 11 as a cohort.
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Please return all library resources no later than Friday 23rd June 2023. Please read on for final lending dates.
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Please return all library resources no later than Friday 21st June 2024. Please read on for final lending dates.
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A reflection on Year 10 and information about Year 11.
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I would like to take this opportunity to reflect on the accomplishments of our Year 9 students.
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EU Business School, with campuses in Geneva, Barcelona and Munich, will be delivering a presentation on the courses they have to offer at 4pm on Tuesday 31st January.
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Examination Venue Change Summer 2020-21 – Year 11
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Examination Venue Change Summer 2020-21 Year 12
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Examinations Venue Change Summer 2020-21 Year 13
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Dear Students I would like to welcome you back after the summer holiday. I hope everyone had a wonderful summer and is ready for another spectacular year! Kindly note the following timeline for extracurricular activities details for this term through CHQ: Activity choices will be available for viewing on 10 August 2019 Sign-up will open […]
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Dear Parents and Students Kindly note the following timeline for extracurricular activities details for Term 2 through CHQ: Activity choices are available for viewing now Sign-up is open on 2 December 20:00 and close on 8 December 23:59 ECA confirmation will be made available for checking on 12 December Term 2 ECAs will run from 13 January to 27 […]
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Dear Parents Kindly note the following timeline for extracurricular activities details for Term 2 through CHQ: Activity choices are now available for viewing Sign-up is open on 2 December 20:00 and close on 8 December 23:59 ECA confirmation will be made available for checking on 12 December Term 2 ECA is split into 2 half […]
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We are so excited about the showing of ‘Fame’ the musical from Monday to Wednesday. The show will start at 6pm, but the bar provided by the PTSA and our wonderful ‘Young Entrepreneur’ sweet stall will start at 5.30pm.
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The FAME production will run from 6–8th March.
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We welcome your thoughts and feedback regarding our recent International Food Fair event.
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Final Choices for IGCSE and BTEC L2 options 2022-24
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Friday, 30 August 2019 FOBISIA Gymnastics Invitational 2019-20 30 November – 1 December 2019, Bangkok Patana Dear Parents and Students, We will be holding open trials for the above competition on Wednesday 18 September at 3:30-4:30 in the DBIS gymnasium for anyone who wants to be considered for the DBIS Gymnastics Team. […]
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FOBISIA’s fantastic Leadership and Entrepreneurship programme for students in Year 9-12
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DBIS is participating again in the FOBISIA World Languages Championship this year. EP will be providing certificates and prizes for the top achievers around the world. Practice as much as you can over the championship week!
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DBIS Year 7 – 11 students are participating again in FOBSIA World Languages Championship this year to celebrate language learning. The competition will run from Tuesday 16th March to Tuesday 23rd March.
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On Saturday 28th March, the DBIS Food Fair focus will be “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”. We will be introducing new systems throughout the Fair, and entertainment for the whole family.
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Dear Parents For more information, please click Tekkerz Term 1
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Arrangements for the last day of Term 2.
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On Friday 22nd April we invite all students to dress as their favourite book character and show their support for our chosen Book Week charity, Bring Me a Book Hong Kong.
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We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Physical Development Morning, taking place on 11th March.
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We are delighted to invite you to this year’s Physical Development Day, taking place on 11th March.
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BE A HERO – HAVE FUN – MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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Information about a Halloween fundraising costume sale at the North Plaza.
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The first week back after half term the Impact HK and Eco committee groups will be hosting a Second Hand Halloween Collection and Sale. Please drop off any unwanted but good quality Halloween costumes or decorations between 8.00 and 8.20 Tuesday 15th October – Thursday 17th October by the pagoda near the entrance. The sale […]
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Hammerheads kits can be purchased as optional training kits for particular sports ECAs and will also be worn by selected students when representing the school at competitions and fixtures.
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Hammerhead newsletter 2020 No.1
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Hammerhead newsletter 2020 No.2
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Hammerhead newsletter 2020 No.3
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The Hammerhead sports kit website will be re-opening for more orders from Monday 2nd September (at 9am) to Friday 13th September.
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Orders can be placed on the Hammerhead kit website from 7th to 24th March 2025. Orders will be distributed by the school by 28th April.
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The CHP has informed us of an increase of HFMD-EV71 in the community and we wanted to pass along some information for families.
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A welcome to Year 11 students and families from the Head of Year (Nicholas Moore)
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A welcome for Year 11 with some key dates for the term ahead
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The PTSA are happy to announce we will be hosting a karaoke event for our wonderful helpers. Follow the link to sign up.
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Free of charge L1 Rugby Coaching and Refereeing Courses held over the first weekend of February for Students aged 14 and above.
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Hong Kong Stories’ annual Student Story Slam (English) is open for submissions. Please email your story script with an audio recording to [email protected] and copy [email protected] by 11th Feb.
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Find out more about the newly elected Secondary House Captains.
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House Captain Applications
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Last week for House Chant, Slogan and Logo Competition
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Announcement regarding lunchtime dodgeball tournaments for Secondary house teams 5th–9th December. Students should wear PE kit on their tournament day.
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IGCSE Math, Science and English Revision Challenge
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In our continued efforts to prepare the students for their examinations in the summer, we take this opportunity to provide you with dates in relation to study leave and an overview of the examination schedule for your son/daughter.
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IGCSE Summer Timetable 2024 and Curriculum Booklet
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The last day of term before the Christmas holidays will be a half day. The finish times for each phase are listed here.
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Important Information Regarding Week Without Walls Attendance – Year 9
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Information related to precautions to take during flu season and important information about when children are allowed to return to school following a fever.
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The DBIS instrumental teachers are back with face to face lessons in school starting from the 29th September when all students return.
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Term 1 instrumental lessons – details and sign-up.
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I am pleased to announce that there will be 11 lessons in term 2 which commences on Monday 4 January, with the final lesson for term 2 being on Friday 26 March 2021.
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Information about the DBIS International Food Fair, taking place on Saturday 2nd March 2024.
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Information about the two mathematics competitions – AMC 8 & UKMT.
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Dear Staff and Students Please note the following students have been selected and accepted to attend the swim meet this Wednesday, 28 September 2022. A bus will depart from the main campus at 13:30. They are due to return from Kellett School, Kowloon Bay at 17:30~17:45 and arrive back at school at approximately 18:30~18:45. List […]
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Please click for information about the upcoming ISSFHK Swimming Championships.
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The final chance to sign-up to the Junior Duke Award.
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The PTSA are happy to announce we will be hosting a karaoke event for our wonderful helpers.
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Finish times for the last day of term (EYFS & Primary)
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Global Summit for Student Leaders
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Information for Secondary students on how to borrow library books for the school closure and holiday period.
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Families are warmly invited to borrow library books for the school closure and holiday period.
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We have limited tickets left for The Glitter Ball 2023 at the Auberge Hotel, Discovery Bay. Get your tickets for this wonderful celebration while you can.
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The Secondary School lockers are being replaced – students should remove items prior to the half-term holiday.
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We would like to remind you about Mad Hair on Friday 20th May. You can wear casual clothes and go crazy with your hair – curl it, twist it, crimp it, style it or temporarily spray it! It’s time to get creative. You could also wear a crazy wig!
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Year 8 Parent Information Evening – 11th October
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On Tuesday 22nd March, our Y10 Mandarin classes had a great interaction opportunity with five Harvard students from different major backgrounds. Here is a summary and feedback of the event from one of our students who was involved.
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Mandarin HSK Level 2 or Level3 vocabulary practice assigned to Year7/8/9 students during school closure.
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In the medical room, we keep stock of donated spare underwear, socks, uniform and PE kit. However, we are currently running low on both Primary and Secondary sizes, and we need your help!
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Meet the Team – 2nd September 2024
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Meet the Year 10 team evening – 26th August 6.15pm – 7.30pm
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As part of mental health awareness week, the art department will be running a range of lunchtime clubs for students and staff to access.
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A message from the Young Entrepreneurs.
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Students have the option of wearing casual clothes to mark Mental Health Day on 10th October, through an initiative from our Secondary Student Wellbeing Council.
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Important information for Year 11 parents/guardians regarding school re-opening.
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Click in for more information on the Junior Golf Camps (age 6-16) available this Mid-Term Break.
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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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We have been informed by the MTR Corporation that they have launched an online application platform for the MTR Student Travel Scheme. Details on the new system and how to apply can be found…
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Information regarding a music study tour opportunity in July.
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The Creative Arts department is delighted to be able to offer some taster lessons at a discounted rate on a selection of instruments, alongside free instrumental hire for these lessons.
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Details of the updated process for notifying the school about planned and unplanned student absence.
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The competition, which takes place on 22nd and 23rd February 2025, is open to everyone from the age of nine years old and up.
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No nuts are permitted on the school site and on school related off-site activities such as field trips and sports events. No nut policies include nut containing products such as pesto, Nutella and other nut spreads, mooncakes and fruit and nut bars. Please help keep DBIS safe for all our students and staff.
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Nut Aware Schools promote the health and safety of students and staff that suffer life threatening allergic reactions to tree and ground nuts.
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No nut policies include nut containing products such as pesto, Nutella and other nut spreads, mooncakes and fruit and nut bars.
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A reminder that DBIS is a but-free school.
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DBIS clothing drive and ‘Redress’ day on Friday 8th October.
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Student video and website link for the new Hammerhead kit. The online store will close on Friday 13th September.
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Online peripatetic instrumental lessons – Term 3
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29.02.24 – iSAMS are currently experiencing technical issues. Our Parent Portal is therefore temporarily unavailable.
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The Year 12 and 13 Parent–Teacher–Student Conference (PTSC) will be held on Monday 31st March, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm (online meetings) and from 5.45pm to 7.45pm (in-person meetings in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus).
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Passports for the Cultural Village and vouchers for food, beverages and hampers will be on sale from Monday 26th.
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Dear All, We have been fortunate to have been offered a last minute opportunity to meet football’s number 1 keynote speaker, Paul McVeigh tomorrow as part of our ongoing partnership with the Yang Foundation. He will have an audience with staff and students from Primary and Secondary tomorrow as follows: 12:15-12:45 – Primary 1:40-2:10 – […]
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Secure your spot to perform at the International Food Fair on 8th March!
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Here is some essential information about the results process: When will the results be released? The key dates for both Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel International/AQA are as follows: August 12th, 2021 Cambridge International - 13:00 HKT Pearson Edexcel International & AQA - 17:00 HKT How do I obtain my results? There are two primary [...]
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Here is some essential information about the results process: When will the results be released? The key dates for both Cambridge International and Pearson Edexcel International/Pearson Edexcel are as follows: August 10th, 2021 Cambridge International - 13:00 HKT Pearson Edexcel/Pearson Edexcel International - 17:00 HKT How do I obtain my results? There are two primary [...]
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Dear Families, As part of “Book Week” this year, the sustainability/eco committee has been looking at ways to promote recycling, reusing and reducing. Due to COVID19 restrictions we are unable to do a planned book swap this year. Instead we will be collecting gently read/ near new condition books, families no longer read, and […]
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International Food Fair tokens and activity passports will be available to buy from Monday 3rd to Thursday 6th March. Get yours early to enjoy hassle-free access to activities and food on the day.
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Starting from August 2023, there will be a price increase for these lessons, with the new rate being HK$340.
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We are pleased to confirm that this year’s Year 1 to 13 student photos will take place between Wednesday 2nd October and Wednesday 16th October. Please see the linked schedule.
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Dates, times and key information for Primary International Sports Week (11th – 15th November).
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List of PE and swimming lessons by class.
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Information regarding the toy collection drive prior to the International Food Fair.
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Please come and show your support at the Young Entrepreneurs’ last sale of the academic year as they raise funds for the four school charities.
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Link to provisional term dates for the 2024–25 academic year.
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Link to the provisional school dates for next academic year.
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DBIS-branded face masks will be available for sale on Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th November.
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Students are encouraged to bring any Lekker Laa bags they have to school on Tuesday 17th September to recycle them. House points and PTSA funding will be given for each bag returned.
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Our next 2nd-hand uniform sale will take place on Tuesday 19th November.
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Our first 2nd-hand uniform sale will take place on Thursday 5th September 2024 from 9am to 10am at the Main Campus.
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The PTSA AGM is coming up – join us for an update of the past year and a peek into the year ahead. A full financial report will be presented and complementary refreshments served.
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The PTSA Bar will be open in the school cafeteria at the Main campus prior to the Spring Concert on Wednesday 22nd March.
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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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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.
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Details of the first PTSA coffee morning of the year, with guest speakers.
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Join the PTSA for hot chocolate, mince pies, mulled wine and even a little bit of Christmas Shopping. The fun starts at 5.30 pm on Thursday 12th December. See you there!
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PTSA Christmas Greeting Dear DBIS Community, The first thought that comes to mind is just how fast time flies, and now we have Christmas around the corner. A few weeks of term break will help everyone get some fresh energy to start after New Year. Make sure to take some time to relax and enjoy […]
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The PTSA will be selling Christmas t-shirts and poinsettias for the holiday season ahead. Each item can be purchased by pre-ordering.
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We are so pleased to announce the return of the CNY flower market at the main DBIS campus. Pre-ordering is available – click to find out more.
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The first PTSA coffee morning of the year will take place at the Main Campus on Wednesday 6th September.
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What a year we are having… The good news is that our kids will be heading back into school soon, which is wonderful to hear on so many levels #nomorehomeschoolingturnsoutIamnotateacher!
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PTSA News and sign-up links for Class Parent Coffee Morning and Volunteering at Carols on the Pitch.
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In light of the Halloween festivities coming up, the PTSA would like to invite you to the Annual Big Quiz on Wednesday, 30th October from 7 pm onwards in the Globe theatre.
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Date and location for the DBIS Quiz Night.
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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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Copies of visiting author and DBIS alumni member Siobhan McDermott’s debut novel, Paper Dragons: The Fight for the Hidden Realm, can be ordered through the school library until Wednesday 12th March.
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Tickets are now on sale for our PTSA Quiz Night, taking place in the Globe Theatre at the Main Campus! Doors open at 6.30pm, with the quiz starting promptly at 7pm.
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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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The PTSA quiz is now sold out.
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Dear All
I’m very pleased to announce we will be hosting the annual Remembrance Day Service at the DBIS flag pole on Monday 11 November at 07:15. All staff are invited to attend along with the wider DB community.
The service will include words from Mr. Stuart Bridge, Mr. Dominic Hill and Squadron Leader (Retired) David Lohse. We will also have musical performances from DBIS musicians.
Please attend the service if you are able to and let the wider DB community know they are welcome. For the programme, please click More.
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Please collect annual school portrait print orders from our main reception desk before the Chinese New Year break.
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DBIS Live 1-Thursday, 28 September
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All DBIS campuses will be closed to students on Friday 1st March due to the staff professional development day.
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Dear Parents and Students Please be reminded that Term 1 ECAs have ended. There is no ECAs at the last week of Term 1. However, please take note the following training, fixtures and tournament will go ahead as scheduled. Monday, 9 December 2019 Year 5 & 6 Netball Training at Netball Court from 15:15 to […]
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Dear Parents and Students The last day for borrowing library books this school year is Friday 12th June 2020. We would appreciate your assistance in having all library books returned on or before Friday 19th June 2020. The Library will be running its Summer Reading Programme, which enables DBIS returning families to borrow books for […]
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Revised Rooming Arrangements – Year 10 Mock Examinations 2020-21
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Please see the attached link for the revised Sports Teams Policy for Primary and Secondary students.
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Information regarding guidance sessions intended to help parents and students better understand how to prepare for IGCSE examinations.
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Please note that due to limited numbers of parental responses, the revision study workshop has now been cancelled.
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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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Information regarding our Spring Concert.
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Please save the date for our wonderful DBIS Live event on Wednesday, 12th February 2025!
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Tickets for the PTSA Glitter Ball, celebrating 40 years of DBIS, will be on sale on Friday 9th December with an early-bird offer for both individual and table tickets.
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Our International Food Fair will return on the 8th March 2025. The December break is a great time to pick up key ingredients from our home countries. If you would like to be part of the fun, please sign up by Friday 13th December 2024.
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Print orders placed by 20th November 2024 with our school portrait photographer, Jenna Louise Potter Photography, will be available for collection from Thursday 12th December 2024 from our Main Campus reception desk.
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Annual School Photo schedule and information re. sibling photo booking.
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Dear Parents, Prior to the Chinese New Year Break you received information from Mr. Stuart Bridge and each of the Heads of Phases, about your child’s/ren’s further allocation of face-to-face classes. In light of this, I am sending this as a reminder of the procedures we all need to adhere to as the children return […]
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Dear Parents, Stuart Bridge, our Head of School, informed you previously, that following a successful staff testing programme, the Education Bureau (EdB) has given the School permission to re-open to all students with effect from 12 April. Students are allowed to attend school for 5 half-days a week and the schedules for each phase will […]
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There will be a second hand uniform sale coming up in November.
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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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Secondary awards date and information.
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We are pleased to announce that DBIS Book Week starts on Tuesday 19th April. This year Book week will focus around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
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Secondary School Arrangements for the last day of term.
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We are planning to recommence limited Enrichment Programme Activities (EPAs) for our secondary students after the Chinese New Year holidays.
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Secondary Inter-House Baking Competition (28th September)
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Secondary School Library Arrangements during Online Learning
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More information about the Mandarin HSK 2 & 3 ECA in term 2.
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Secondary morning gate entrance – change of procedure.
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We are now opening up this opportunity to all secondary students to attend netball training on Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 on the netball court.
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Information for students, parents and staff regarding the pool sessions taking place during PE time starting after the half-term break. This communication provides clarity of when students will need to bring their swimming kit and other arrangements.
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Learning For Life lessons during Term 3 (RSE)
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Dear Parents of Secondary Students, On the back of the current situation around schools in Hong Kong we have taken the decision to move Secondary student photos to the end of this week. We appreciate that this is very short notice for you and your children but feel that in the circumstances, this is the […]
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Secondary Sports Day Monday 11th March 2024 information.
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Secondary Sports Day Celebration Assembly, Friday 17th March. Students to please wear PE uniform to school on Friday.
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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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An explanation of the changes that are being made to the Secondary Week Without Walls for 2020.
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How to register for the UKMT Senior Maths challenge.
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Calling for Shadow House Captains in Year 10
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Here you will find the link to the Year 11 information evening presentation which took place on Monday 13th September.
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Information regarding the Shrek JR Production taking place from 5th – 7th March.
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We are extending the sign up for our International Food Fair. Currently we have 8 countries out of the 53 represented by our community. Please sign up to help make this year’s Food Fair the best yet!
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A limited number of spots are available for the football tournament taking place on 22nd and 23rd February. Register now using the QR code or link.
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Summary of events in Term 2 and key dates for Term 3
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Changes to the Sixth Form Tutor Schedule (after CNY)
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Important information re. the Glitter Ball on Saturday 11th February.
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Sold Out – The Glitter Ball 2023
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Dear Teachers Please allow the following students to be excused for the events below. 24 Apr, Monday – ISSFHK U12 & U14 Girls Netball from 3:20 to 4:20 pm @ The Island School Bus departs from school at 2 pm with pick up at 4:30 pm and returns to school at approximately 5:15 pm […]
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Information about our upcoming Spring Concert, taking place on 2nd April.
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Ticket, rehearsal and timing information for the Spring Concert.
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Please find the details of our Spring Concert Event on 2nd April in this bulletin.
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We are excited to announce that face-to-face instrumental lessons are back on!
Lessons will start on 23rd August, with a total of 15 lessons for this term 1.
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There are three fantastic opportunities for your to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills. We are looking to appoint Sustainability Leaders, Community Leaders and Subject Ambassadors from Y7-11.
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Important information for Year 11 regarding study leave, assembly and callback day.
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Dear Parents/Guardians, We are pleased to report that Examination boards are committed to running examinations this Summer, where it is permitted and safe to do so. This includes Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel (International and UK domestic) and AQA. In the exceptional circumstance that examinations cannot go ahead, students’ grades will be determined using an evidence […]
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Click for more information on the Junior Golf Camps (age 6–16) available this summer break.
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Dear Year 11 Parents and Students, In February we provided you with an update in relation to the grade awarding processes for International Examination Qualifications and the impact of this on our Year 11, 12 and 13 cohorts. We are pleased to announce that we now have this certainty from the associated examination boards. Examinations […]
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Dear Year 12 Parents and Students, In February we provided you with an update in relation to the grade awarding processes for International Examination Qualifications and the impact of this on our Year 11, 12 and 13 cohorts. We are pleased to announce that we now have this certainty from the associated examination boards. Examinations […]
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Dear Year 13 Parents and Students, In February we provided you with an update in relation to the grade awarding processes for International Examination Qualifications and the impact of this on our Year 11, 12 and 13 cohorts. We are pleased to announce that we now have this certainty from the associated examination boards. Examinations […]
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Dear Parents and Students, We want to share with you the latest updates from the examination boards regarding the summer examinations. We are pleased to inform you that the exam boards have officially confirmed their commitment to run examinations in Hong Kong this summer. There are, however, some key stipulations that you will need to […]
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Dear Parents and Students Please see the information about our Golf Program this Summer. Click here – Summer Camp 2020 Should you have further queries, please contact me at [email protected]. Winnie Yeung Sports & ECA Administrator
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Dear Parents Please note all extracurricular activities are currently being suspended by the Education Bureau until further notice. Parents and students will be notified when ECA Sign up would become available prior to resumption. Should you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]. Thank you. Winnie Yeung Sports & ECA Administrator […]
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The PTSA have been working with the Sustainability Council Prefects on an initiative to encourage our community to bring their own reusable plates, cups, bowls etc. to the International Food Fair on Saturday 8th March.
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As part of the DBIS Sustainability Week learning celebrations, we are pleased to announce the #TRASHTAG photo competition. We would love to see the children, mums, dads, and families making an environmental difference – however large or small – by taking a before and after shot of an area that you’ve tidied up. Your area to clean can be anywhere from the beach, park, pathway, hiking trail, or even outside your front door.
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Secondary students are planning a fun and engaging week to acknowledge the importance of sustainability, using form time from Monday 14th to Friday 18th October.
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Details of the Sustainability Week in the Secondary phase.
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Information regarding sign up and trialling for the DBIS Swimming Team!
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Secondary PE lessons – Swimming resumes on 10th May
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Please remind all secondary students that the swimming pool changing rooms and toilets are out of bounds during term 1.1. The primary and early years students will be using the changing rooms for swimming lessons every day. Secondary students must not enter the changing rooms, they will need to use the discovery center toilet facilities […]
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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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DBIS is a keen supporter of all things sustainable. Although we have not been able to have a clothes swap on Campus due to restrictions, we would like to draw your attention to a wonderful opportunity to be part of making our World a more sustainable place.
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Term 1 ECAs sign-up has closed. Confirmation will be made available for viewing via CHQ after school on 28 August. Term 1 ECAs run from 2 September to 6 December 2019 with mid-break 7-11 October. Please check the ECA Overview for starting date of your activities as some will start in Term 1.2 on 14 […]
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DBIS Lost Property 2019 – 2020 ❖ Location ❖ Cupboards to the left of the Year 1 covered area at the entrance of the school. ❖ Volunteers ❖ Volunteers can add their names to the roster to suit their schedule. Even one morning a month 20 – 30 mins of your time, will be most […]
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Dear Secondary Parents and Students To encourage greater participation, ECA sign up is now reopened for Secondary Students only until Wednesday, 8 January 20:00. Allocation will be released on Thursday, 9 January 14:00. Please follow the steps below to login to CHQ Secondary Parents, your child will complete the sign-up process themselves and will need to […]
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Dear Parents,
I am pleased to announce that there will be 12 lessons in Term 2, which commences on Monday 3rd January, with the final lesson for Term 2 being on Friday 1st April.
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The DBIS PE & Sport Team is continuing to excite you with our Online Sport ECA Program on the Google Classrooms starting from March 2021.
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Term 3 – Year 10 Welcome Back Information
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Hi All, The next Tetra Pak collection will be on the 16th September, 3.10-3.40. Please note this has changed from the initial date of the 17th September. Please bring all tetra pak, cut open, flattened and washed to the area by the Pagoda on the main campus. We are also having a plastic bag collection. […]
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Information for the Tetra Pak Collection.
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Students attending the Thailand trip will be departing on the afternoon of Saturday 9th November and arriving back in Hong Kong on the evening of Friday 15th November.
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Details about entering the American Mathematics Competition
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 19/03/25.
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 20/03/25.
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Friday 21/03/25.
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Monday 24/03/25.
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Tuesday 25/03/25.
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Wednesday 26/03/25.
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 27/03/25.
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Find a link to The Day’s feature stories and lessons for Thursday 28/03/25.
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Following the huge success of The Mini & Junior Duke Award last year we are pleased to announce its return for 21/22!
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Notice of baking competition
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Year 7 expectations, tips and resources for students while home learning
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Calling Volunteers for TransLantau by UTMB race at DBIS checkpoint.
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Dear Parents, The Hong Kong Observatory is currently tracking a tropical storm that has formed to the southeast of Hong Kong. According to its predicted track, the storm is expected to be closest to Hong Kong this Thursday, 25th August, and may therefore impact the start of Term 1. The impact of the various typhoon […]
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Dear Parents and Guardians, The Education Bureau (EdB) has directed all schools to close on Friday 6th September 2024 because of the track of Typhoon Yagi. All phases of the school will, therefore, be closed on Friday 6th September, and Heads of Phase will be in touch with further information about learning opportunities for the […]
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Thank you for your support with the ongoing U11 FOBISIA selection process. The PE department would like to share the process we will be following for announcing the final results and team.
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UN Global Goals ECA Bake Sale for The Elephant Foundation – Thursday 13th March, at 3.15pm
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The uniform shop will be closed for renovation from Wednesday 30th November and will reopen on Tuesday 17th January 2023.
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Details of university information sessions in Hong Kong.
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Details of the University Fair on 20th September 2023.
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Free university webinars for Year 12 & 13 students.
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Due to the continuing Coronavirus situation, the Hong Kong Government and the Education Bureau have announced that classes will now not resume before 16 March 2020.
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As we come to the end of Term 2 in unprecedented times, following 9 weeks of online learning, we are pleased to share with you the curriculum overviews for Term 3.
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As we come to the end of Term 2 in unprecedented times, following 9 weeks of online learning, we are pleased to share with you the curriculum overviews for Term 3.
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As we come to the end of Term 2 in unprecedented times, following 9 weeks of online learning, we are pleased to share with you the curriculum overviews for Term 3.
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As we come to the end of Term 2 in unprecedented times, following 9 weeks of online learning, we are pleased to share with you the curriculum overviews for Term 3.
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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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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.
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The Year 1 and 2 Sports Morning will be held on Thursday 13th February (updated date). We extend a warm invitation to all our Year 1 and 2 families to come along and support the students on the day.
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Join us from 8am this Sunday, 23rd February, for the first-ever DBIS PTSA/Tekkerz football tournament at our main campus!
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To keep everyone active over the Easter break, the PE and Sport department is running a virtual running/walking challenge.
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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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The 2nd Hand Uniform Sale will take place in the Globe Theatre.
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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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Route and starting time information for the 2022 Walking School Bus.
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This year’s Walking School Bus (part of our annual Sustainability Week) will take place on Friday 1st December.
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The school will be collecting Plastic Bags every morning between the 23rd and 27th September by the main entrance. These will be used by the students to create Kindness Mats for the homeless in order to help support Impact HK and the fantastic work they do. Thank you for your support
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Links to the ‘Year 5–8 Sports Day Parent Letter’ and the ‘Sports Day Event Programme’. We look forward to welcoming parents to Kwai Chung Sports Ground on Wednesday.
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Students attending the Year 9 Vietnam trip will be departing on Sunday 10th November and arriving back in Hong Kong in the late afternoon of Friday 15th November.
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Week Without Walls 2020 – Cancellation Letter to Secondary Students & Parents
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Week Without Walls presentations for the 2025–26 academic year will be held on the evening of Thursday, 13th March in The Globe.
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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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Year 10 Term 2 bulletin with key dates and notices.
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Welcome back to Year 10 parents – start of Term 2.
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Welcome back, I hope you had a restful and stress-free summer and are feeling positive about the new school year. As you know, I have recently returned after maternity leave and am looking forward to enjoying the year with our Year 10 students with the hope that this year will be much more ‘normal’ than the past two.
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Welcome back!
Key information, dates and updates at the start of Term 2.
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Our first Sixth Form newsletter of Term 1 2024/25.
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Year 7 – Welcome Back Term Two
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Welcome to Term 3 – Year 12 and 13
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Welcome to Year 10 – tutor introductions and important information for the term ahead.
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Important information for Year 11 2024–25.
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Tutor and Head of Year introductions, and important information for the term ahead.
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An introduction to the Year 9 team and information about upcoming events.
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Information for Year 12 & 13 parents, guardians and students, and welcome from the Sixth Form team.
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Important information regarding students’ use of the Library and how parents can support Reading for Pleasure.
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Please take note of where you should go during break and lunch times with wet weather and thunderstorm warnings.
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Students should wear full, formal school uniform for the whole-school photo on Thursday 5th December
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The draw has been held to select the winners of the International Food Fair baskets.
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Click in for more information on the Junior Golf Camps (age 6-16) available this Winter Break.
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Join in the fun with our Winter Olympics interactive page!
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Please find attached some fun and interesting information regarding the Winter Paralympics. We look forward to discussing the event with you in PE.
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World Homeless Day Art Competition
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If you are a keen and interested writer, please enter this competition over the CNY holidays.
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Dear Students, If you are on the WWW trip to Thailand, please attend an important meeting in S1-12 at lunchtime this Friday 27th September. During the meeting we will be organising room allocations – if you do not attend, you will be automatically allocated a room. Kind regards, Mr Low
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We would like to invite you to our upcoming A Level/BTEC Level 3 Options Evening on Tuesday 7th November.
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The official Y11 IGCSE Mandarin/Chinese Speaking exams are scheduled on Tuesday 23rd March (Chinese as a Second Language) and Wednesday 24th March (Mandarin Chinese).
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You will find the Year 11 Mandarin/Spanish/French speaking exam arrangement in this bulletin.
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Y11 IGCSE Languages Speaking Exams Schedule 2022 are scheduled on Friday 22nd April and Tuesday 26th April in DBIS Library Project Rooms. The detailed schedule for the individual candidates can be found in the bulletin.
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Important information regarding the IAL January modular examinations, including study leave arrangements.
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Year 12/13 mock examination arrangements.
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Year 12/13 Modular Mock Examinations – 20th–22nd November 2023.
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Information about the International A Level Modular Examinations taking place in January 2024.
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Y12/Y13 IAL modular examination information.
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Request for payment for the Class of 2024 graduation sweatshirts.
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Year 8 will be undertaking a first aid course on Wednesday 29th May.
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YCT/HSK Mandarin Exams originally scheduled on 9th May in DBIS now cancelled due to current circumstances.
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Online careers experience days for students aged 14-18 years old.
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Date, time and payment information of the upcoming Year 10 Crossroads trip.
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Year 10 English Coursework Dates and Information.
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Year 10 Examination Timetable and associated information
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Details of the Year 10 Information Evening.
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Year 10 Meet The Team Slides – PDF
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An overview of the upcoming Year 10 Examinations.
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Year 10 Mock Examinations and Easter priorities.
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Link to the Year 10 Parent Information Evening.
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Y10 PDF Slides – Information Evening October 3rd
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Details of the upcoming Year 10 PTSC
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This is to inform you of the upcoming Parent–Teacher–Student Conference (PTSC) on Wednesday 3rd May 2023.
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Information for the start of the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Year 10 Summer Assessments 2020-21
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Year 10–13 Week Without Walls Presentation Slides and Booklet.
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Information regarding exam preparation for Year 10 students.
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Information relating to the A Level options blocks, A Level choices, subject Q&A sessions and mock examinations.
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Year 11 Mock examinations – 8th -19th March 2021
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Important dates and reminders in Term 3 for Year 11 students and parents.
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Change of time to Year 11 tutor time.
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The DBIS pitch is out of use after-school until further notice.
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Online careers experience days for students aged 14-18 years old.
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Advanced notice of the upcoming A Level Options information evening for Year 11.
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Year 11 A Level/BTEC Level 3 Initial Options Choices 2024-26
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We are delighted to be showcasing our superb year 11 and year 12 students.
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Year 11 Celebration – Parent-Organised Event
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Details of the final school day for Year 11 students.
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Outlining the details for Year 11 in term 3.
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Details of the upcoming graduation/leavers’ event as organised by the Celebration Committee. *Parent-organised event
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Link to Year 11 information evening Googlemeet
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This provides the link for the Google Meet for the Year 11 information evening.
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An invitation to the Year 11 information evening on September 13th.
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Brief details of the upcoming Year 11 information evening
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Details of the initial intentions jotform for parents and students to complete
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Dear Year 11 students and Parents, Now we have clarity regarding the approaches to grade awarding this Summer and the impact on our learners, we would like to share with you an overview of our planned internal assessments for the rest of the academic year. This document is intended to serve several purposes. Firstly, to […]
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Year 11 Meet The Team Slides – PDF
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Dear Parents of Year 11 students, I am pleased to now give you more information for the mock exams taking place from Monday 15th November to Friday 26th November 2021. You can access the mock examination timetable HERE. These examinations represent a key milestone in the students’ learning journey and act as an opportunity to […]
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Year 11 Mock Examinations (and A Level Options Evening) – Date Reminder.
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Dear Parents of Year 11 students, Further to my previous notification, we are pleased to confirm that Mock Examinations will take place between Monday, March 8th and Friday, March 19th 2021. You can access the Mock Examination timetable HERE. These examinations represent a key milestone in the students’ learning journey and act as an opportunity […]
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We are pleased to share with you the Year 11 Mock Examination Timetable for Monday 9th January – Thursday 19th January 2023.
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Year 11 Options Evening – 16th October – please complete the linked form before the event.
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Year 11 Options Evening & Process detailed information.
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Information regarding the Year 11 Parent Teacher Student Conference (PTSC) Tuesday 11th January
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The Year 11 parent–teacher–student conference will take place on Thursday 16th January, from 4.30pm to 5.30pm online and 5.45pm to 7.45pm in person.
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Information regarding the Year 11 PTSC on April 20th
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Year 11 PTSC Details Bulletin
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Year 11 PTSC information and booking link
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Information for the start of the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Information about the year ahead for Year 11.
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A brief bulletin regarding the upcoming assessment week and use of school diaries.
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Year 11 Welcome back to term 3
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Year 11 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin
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An opportunity for Year 12 students to take part in careers based summer internships.
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Alteration to date of reports for Year 12 & 13.
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Welcome to Term 2 in the Sixth Form, review of Term 1, plus key dates etc. for Terms 2 and 3.
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Online careers experience days for students aged 14-18 years old.
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Parents can use the login here to make bookings with staff at the Sixth Form PTSC.
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The Year 12 and 13 mocks will take place from Monday 27th February to Friday 3rd March 2023.
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Setails of the Year 12 activity programme which will take place on Wednesday 31st May to Friday 2nd June.
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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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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.
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Y12 & 13 Start of Year Arrangements
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, I am pleased to share with you the A Level & BTEC Level 3 options booklet and Jotform for your final A Level selections. Within the options booklet you will now be able to see the blocks from which you must make your selections. As subjects in each block are […]
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Dear Year 12 students and Parents, Now we have clarity regarding the approaches to grade awarding this Summer and the impact on our learners, we would like to share with you an overview of our planned internal assessments for the rest of the academic year. This document is intended to serve several purposes. Firstly, to […]
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Information on our alternative university fair event for Year 12 students
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Timetable/activity information for Year 12.
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Information for the start of the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Update about the
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Year 12/13 PDF Slides from the Meet the Team parent event.
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We are pleased to share with you the Year 12/13 Mock Examination Timetable for the week commencing 27th February 2023.
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Dear Parents, Guardians and Students, With the forthcoming mock examinations commencing from Monday November 22nd, we thought it pertinent to reach out to you ahead of these to relay a few key messages and to share some strategies to promote effective learning habits during this period. The November mock period is a key juncture in […]
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Information regarding university application deadlines for current Year 13 students.
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Year 13 Graduation and Speech Day
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Date and information about Year 13 Graduation
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The Year 13 Graduation Ceremony will take place on Thursday 5th May 2022.
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Invitation to join our Year 13 graduation ceremony.
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Live stream link for those who cannot attend the Year 13 Graduation Ceremony on Friday 23rd June at 4pm.
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Details about the plans and cost for the Year 13 Graduation Dinner for the Class of 2024.
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We have arranged a group photoshoot for Year 13 on Tuesday 14th March at 10am.
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Key dates for your diaries for events to mark our Year 13s’ graduation from DBIS.
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Dear Year 13 students and Parents, Now we have clarity regarding the approaches to grade awarding this Summer and the impact on our learners, we would like to share with you an overview of our planned internal assessments for the rest of the academic year. This document is intended to serve several purposes. Firstly, to […]
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Information for the start of the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Year 3 and 4 Sports Day information.
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Join us on this incredible journey of our students classroom performances.
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Information about the upcoming Yea 3–4 Sports Day.
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Please see this letter for further information about this Year 4 outdoor learning event on 21st November at Discovery College. It is for all Y4 children within school time.
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Please see this letter for further information about this Year 4 Interschool Event on 16th November at Discovery College. It is for all Y4 children within school time.
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Year 5 & 6 House Sports Day 2024 information.
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Year 5 Open Morning and Shared Lunch – Tuesday 10th December
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The Year 6 Sports ambassadors have volunteered to support the running and organisation of the EY1 and 2 Multi Sports after school ECA. The ECA runs each Wednesday from 3.15 – 4.15pm.
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Details of the Year 7 and 8 disco taking place in the Globe Theatre on Friday 28th February.
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Dear Parents and Guardians, Year 7 Assessment Week will take place from Monday 23rd May to Thursday 26th May. We have taken the decision to streamline the demands placed upon the students this year, prioritising the core subjects of Maths, English and Science only. This condensed, progressive approach will allow the students to still be […]
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Year 7 Chinese New Year Flower Market Visit – 5th February
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Dear Year 7 Parents and Guardians, We are pleased to share with you the end-of-year assessment schedule for your child, along with details of the assessment content and tips/tools to support your child’s preparations. The assessments will take place week commencing 6th May and will cover English, Maths, and Science. Year 7 End […]
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Year 7 Meet The Team Information Evening – Wednesday 21st August
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Meet The Year 7 Team – PDF slides from the presentation.
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Information for the start of the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Year 7 Term 3 Welcome Back – Key dates, information and reminders
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Welcome back to all staff, students and parents to Term 2
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Important information about the Year 7 Week Without Walls trip.
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Year 7–9 Week Without Walls presentation slides and itinerary.
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Dear Parents and Guardians, Year 8 Assessment Week will take place from Tuesday 10th to Friday 13th May. We have taken the decision to streamline the demands placed upon the students this year, prioritising the core subjects of Maths, English and Science only. This condensed, progressive approach will allow the students to [...]
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Dear Year 8 Parents and Guardians, We are pleased to share with you the end-of-year assessment schedule for your child, along with details of the assessment content and tips/tools to support your child’s preparations. The assessments will take place week commencing 6th May and will cover English, Maths, and Science. Year 8 End […]
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The Year 8 Green Bird expedition to Mui Wo will take place on Friday 9th December. Click for further details.
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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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Year 8 Meet The Team Information Slides PDF and change of date for the Year 8 Options Information Evening.
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Link to the slides from the options evening on Wednesday 30th October.
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Year 8 Options Evening – 30th October (Attendance)
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Information for the start of the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Year 8 Term 2 Welcome Back and Key Dates Bulletin
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Year 8 Term 3 Welcome Back – Important information and key dates
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Important information about the Year 8 Week Without Walls trip.
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Information and key dates for the new term.
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Welcome back to Term 2 – Year 9
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Dear Parents and Guardians, Year 9 Assessment Week will take place from Monday 16th to Thursday 19th May. We have taken the decision to streamline the demands placed upon the students this year, prioritising the core subjects of Maths, English and Science only. This condensed, progressive approach will allow the students to still be exposed […]
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Dear Year 9 Parents and Guardians, We are pleased to share with you the end-of-year assessment schedule for your child, along with details of the assessment content and tips/tools to support your child’s preparations. The assessments will take place week commencing 6th May and will cover English, Maths, and Science. Year 9 End […]
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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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Year 9 students have a fantastic opportunity to apply their learning from the Geometry unit of Mathematics to a real-world scenario on a visit to the Big Buddha.
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Year 9 Meet The Team Slides (PDF).
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Year 9 Options Evening – 28th October (Attendance)
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Important information about the Year 9 Options Evening and Options process.
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Link to the slides from the options evening on Monday 28th October.
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Information for the start of the 2024/2025 academic year.
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Important information about the Year 9 Week Without Walls trip.
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Information about Year 9–13 sports day, including spectator information.
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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!