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Wednesday 10 March

 

We are seeking an energetic, technically experienced assistant to work alongside our technical support team.  Twenty hours per week is dedicated to this role with a view to it expanding over time.  The nature of the role requires excellent communication, confidentiality, adaptability and responsiveness.

The role includes:

 - Maintenance and regular updating of our school website.

 - ICT technical support for our Kindergarten campus.

 - Day to day coordination and development assistance with our e-portfolio development.

 - Assistance with day to technical management.

- Technical oversight of our Netbook and laptop programmes.

For further information regarding the role please contact  Ms Anna Shere at

 

Closing date for applications:  Friday 26 March

 

Letters of application (MS Word or PDF) and supporting documentation may be sent to:

Ms Anna Shere

Deputy Principal

Discovery Bay International School

Hong Kong

 

Disclaimer - The following notices are presented as a community service.  While the content is proofed and generally summarised, it is important to state that the information contained in these Community Notices in no way reflects Discovery Bay International School policy or practices.

WANTED! Bright, sparkling DBIS superstars to sing and dance live on stage with children’s pop sensation "Scotty & Lulu":  Last week, children in Year 1 through to Year 6 brought home a letter to parents regarding the 2010 Scotty & Lulu Dance and Drama Programme. Budding DBIS stars are invited to take part in the award-winning theatre duo’s dance and drama workshops, run by the Glenda Allen Dance Academy, and to perform live on stage with them at the HK Academy for Performing Arts in their 10am show for HK schools and kindergartens on Friday 4th June.


Their new show - “Roar!” - tells the story of how Scotty & Lulu meet a dinosaur called Thor who has lost his roar, and their magical journey to help him find it. If you enjoy singing, dancing and acting, come and join Scotty & Lulu on their exciting adventure to help Thor find his ROAR! No experience necessary, just endless enthusiasm required.
Only eight schools have been invited to join their HK programme, and others taking part include HK International School, Chinese International School, Kellett School, Kennedy School, Bradbury School and Discovery Mind Kindergarten.


The workshops begin March 21st and will be held on Sunday afternoons at DBIS. Interested students need to send their application forms to the Glenda Allen Dance Academy before Monday 8th March. Further details are in the letter and, if you did not receive one, you can pick up a copy at the DBIS office. For inquiries, please call Glenda Allen on 2987 7370.

Play Sport Coaching Ltd:  Hong Kong's Premier Sports Coaching Company will be running FUN packet Easter Sports Camps on Discovery Bay for children aged 2-5yr @ 6+yrs - all classes are fantastic fun and are for all abilities.  We will also be running a brand new Summer Term Sports Programme with a wide range of new fun, exciting activities for all to get involved in.

Activities Include: Soccer tots, Mini - Sports for 2-5yrs and professional football coaching for children aged 6+yrs. All classes will be conducted by ex Liverpool and Preston North End Footballer Joey Livesey so don't miss out!!For more details and to book a course please visit: http://www.playsport.com.hk or call the office on 28189453.

Motivating your child to study:  With Christina Russell, Educational Child Psychologist.  Christina has spent the last 6 years working in the capacities of a private practitioner as well as a school psychologist.  She will be holding a seminar on: Thursday March 18th  at 7pmWorking it out – Homework troubleTarget audience: parents of upper primary and secondary studentsWhat are the basic strategies to improve motivation, organization and, taking responsibility for their own learning?In this hour and a half seminar Christina will discuss the following: 

  • The general difficulties with homework and independent learning
  • How the understanding of a teenage brain helps parents to understand their teenager’s moodiness and motivation
  • Help your child get organized and get started
  • Help them to maintain attention and motivation
  • Foster independent learning

For more information please contact Island Health Family Practice E-mail:  Tel: 2987 7575

 

 

Things to watch out for

Friday 12 February

 

Community Notices

Disclaimer - The following notices are presented as a community service.  While the content is proofed and generally summarised, it is important to state that the information contained in these Community Notices in no way reflects Discovery Bay International School policy or practices.

Discovery Arts Fest: Discovery College will hold its annual DC Arts Fest on March 1 to 5. Come and join us for the movie 

‘The House Of 72 Tenants’ on March 1:

• In Mandarin, with English subtitles - 4:30 pm

• In Cantonese, with English subtitles - 7:30 pm

The AFTEC production of ‘Great Expectations’ on March 3

• Matinee - 4:30 pm

• Evening Performance - 8:00 pm

Both will be held in the G/F Performance Arts Theatre of Discovery College. Tickets are available in the following outlets in Discovery Bay: Dymocks, Uncle Russ, DC PTA Shop. 

2010 ‘Walking on Air’ for Playright: at Discovery Bay on March 7 
A charity walk with a difference! ‘Walking on Air’ starts with a play session and there are play stations along the way.  Deadline for registration: February 23.

The latest update

Thursday 28 January

 Disclaimer - The following notices are presented as a community service.  While the content is proofed and generally summarised, it is important to state that the information contained in these Community Notices in no way reflects Discovery Bay International School policy or practices.

Empress Blaze Moon: Local author (and DBIS parent) Karmel Schreyer has a new, 56-page, beautifully-illustrated children's book just out entitled Empress Blaze Moon: A Story About Never Giving Up ($88). In order to make a donation to World Vision for Haiti Earthquake relief, Karmel will donate 20 Hong Kong dollars for every book purchased directly. Contact Karmel at 91981799 or .  To learn more about her other books go to her website at:

www.karmelschreyer.com   Thank you - Karmel Schreyer

Animal Adoption Day:  On Sunday 31st Jan, the animal society PALS (Protection of Animals Lantau South) will be holding another of its successful animal adoption days at the Gazebo of the DBIS car park.  The event runs from 12 – 1:20 pm and gives you a chance to meet some of their animals and to decide if you could offer a permanent or temporary home to one of them.  See you there!

What’s happening in our community?

Thursday 14 January

 Community Notices

Disclaimer - The following notices are presented as a community service.  While the content is proofed and generally summarised, it is important to state that the information contained in these Community Notices in no way reflects Discovery Bay International School policy or practices.

 

Play Sport Coaching Ltd - Hong Kong's Premier Under 6’s Sports Coaching Company:  Play Sport Coaching have now expanded to DB to run their excellent fun sports coaching progamme and holiday camps for all aged children with all abilities.  Activities will include:

 

  • Soccer tots - 2-5 yrs
  • Mini-Sports - 2-5 yrs
  • Mini-Tennis - 2-5 yrs
  • Basketball - all ages
  • Muay Thai Boxing/Fitness for Children and Adults
  • Amazing Sports birthday Parties

Please collect a brochure from DBIS Primary / Secondary or DBIS Kindergarten reception or visit our website: http://www.playsport.com.hk for more details and to book on-line.  You can also call the office on: 2818 9453


Joey LiveseyFounder/Director - Play Sport Coaching Limited

 

 

HK Institute of Languages:  Extra-curricular French, Spanish, German classes.  For all ages (Year 1 to Year 6) and all levels.  Small group classes (4-8 children), weekdays after school hours and/or on Saturday. Contact Ms Maxine Lee on 2537 2230 (direct line) or email her at:

What to look out for over Christmas

Thursday 10 December

Disclaimer - The following notices are presented as a community service.  While the content is proofed and generally summarised, it is important to state that the information contained in these Community Notices in no way reflects Discovery Bay International School policy or practices.

CHRISTMAS BALL: Dont miss the Discovery Bay Residents Christmas Ball to be held at the Golf Club.  Organised by the DB Sports and Recreation Group and the Golf Club, the event will be held out on the Jade 6 tee looking out over spectacular views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island.  Dress is evening wear.  Sam Clayton has organised a special menu and there will be dancing to Signal 8.  Tickets are HK$699 and all proceeds go the Christina Noble Foundation - a charity for abused children.

There are still some tables left so please contact Kathy Tse at the club 29873703 or

Details can be found on the DB Forum  http://www.discoverybayforum.com/cgi-bin/yabb231/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1259735937

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