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.

We are excited to announce the return of our Bamboo Buddies programme. This fun programme is open to children aged 24 to 36 months and is ideal for those applying to Foundation Stage 1 (FS-1) who have paid the application fee and will be joining in August 2025.

How Secondary students can get involved with Box of Hope; collection dates: 4th – 8th November 2024.

As part of our ‘Brilliant Botanists’ Discovery unit, we will be welcoming botanical artist Sally Grace Bunker to our classrooms on Thursday 17th October for a session of art inspired by nature.

We will be celebrating Diwali across the EYFS, Primary and Secondary phases of the school, on Friday 1st November, with the children being encouraged to wear traditional dress or bright colours to celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights.

Our Secondary Student Wellbeing Council have organised a ‘dress to express’ day on 10th October.

I am delighted to inform you that Early Years International Sports Week will run from Tuesday 19th November to Friday 22nd November.

The English department is pleased to announce two important events designed to help your child develop essential exam techniques in a low-stakes and supportive environment.

Recording of the Primary English Parent Workshop.

Information about our Box of Hope collection for the EYFS & Primary phase.

Information regarding our Parent Focus Group for 2024–25.

Information on how to book your child’s PTC for the week beginning Monday 7th October.

Details of the audition process for FOBISIA Primary Music Festival.

Some information about the celebrations of Diwali and Halloween that will be explored after the October break.

Information about an upcoming Beach School session for FS-2 children.

Information about home reading books in FS-2.

Information about an upcoming open morning and parent workshop for FS-2 families.

Halloween Swap Shop on 30th October, hosted by the UN Global Goals ECA.

Important Information Regarding Week Without Walls Attendance – Year 9

The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Scheme will not be offered this year for students at DBIS. Please read for alternative suggestions.

Link to the Introduction to Secondary – Year 4/5 information & tour slides.

We will be hosting two events on 3rd October for parents of our current Year 4 and 5 students. Please complete the linked jotform to indicate your preferred time and confirm your attendance.

Key Stage 1 (Year 1 & Year 2) class teachers will be delivering the PANTS programme week commencing 28th October. 

Macbeth will be playing at the Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre during the upcoming half-term break; this is a fantastic chance for those staying in Hong Kong to immerse themselves in this classic Shakespearean play.

Links to the slides and video recording from the Maths in the Primary School parent workshop.

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.

Link to the menu and lunch enrolment for November and December 2024.

Please sign up for free to access hundreds of courses, explainer videos and online safety guides to support your awareness of the online world.

Join us for a panel discussion with experts from the mental health sector in Hong Kong to explore how we can support our children’s wellbeing and mental health, with a key focus on the importance of raising our children with resilience.

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.

Dates, times and key information for Primary International Sports Week (11th – 15th November).

Details of the first PTSA coffee morning of the year, with guest speakers.

The photography studio shooting this year’s annual school portraits, Jenna Louise Potter Photography, is now taking bookings for sibling and friend photos.

Important information regarding the student grant 2024–25.

Information about Student Grant Application 2024–25

Student Grant Information for 2024-25 School Year.

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.

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.

Information about the upcoming trips to the Hong Kong Museum of Art on Tuesday 29th October and Wednesday 30th October.

Information about the Walking School Bus taking place on Friday 18th October.

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.

Please note that the Y2GC photos (both class and individual) will now take place on Tuesday 15th October.

The Year 3 open morning will be rescheduled to Friday 6th December.

The Y3MB class group photo will now take place on Wednesday 16th October. Individual student photos will still take place on Tuesday 15th October.

We would like to invite you to a Year 1 Open Evening to help you learn more about your child’s next steps when they complete their time in the EYFS.

We are delighted to welcome you to our upcoming Year 1 Open Morning.

Year 11 Meet The Team Slides – PDF

Year 11 Options Evening – 16th October – please complete the linked form before the event.

On Wednesday 16th of October Year 2 students will participate in a Creative Arts Morning.

On Wednesday 16th October Year 2 will enjoy their Creative Arts Morning.

Please find further information about the upcoming Year 2 school trip to Kadoorie Farm on Wednesday 6th November. 

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

Year 3 Parent Notice for Discovery – please send a photo in with your child.

Please find information about the Year 4 camp and sign the permission form to give your consent.

Please find information about the next Y4 Creative Arts Morning.

Year 6 into Year 7 Information Session Slides – PDF.

Important information for Year 6 families about the Mai Po Wetlands trips on 7th and 8th October 2024. Please read carefully, complete the permission Jotform and return the bus payment.

Reminder for the Year 6 Wetlands trip on Monday and Tuesday next week. Packing list and important information.

Year 8 Meet The Team Information Slides PDF and change of date for the Year 8 Options Information Evening.

Year 8 Options Evening – 30th October (Attendance)

Year 8 reports available on the Parent Portal.

Year 9 Meet The Team Slides (PDF).

Year 9 Options Evening – 28th October (Attendance)

Information about Year 9–13 sports day, including spectator information.