DBIS News

What’s coming up?

Thursday 26 August

 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.

'High School Musical' - discounted tickets: Watch 'High School Musical' to support Heifer International.  A HK $20 donation will go to Heifer upon every ticket sold during 25 August - 17 September 2010.  As a partner school you can enjoy a 40% discount when purchasing the HK $798 and HK $598 tickets.  Please check the information email that will be sent out to all school families.

Animal Adoption Day:  On Sunday 12th September, the animal society PALS (Protection of Animals Lantau South) will be holding another of its successful animal adoption days at the Gazebo by the DBIS car park.  The event runs from 12:00 pm – 2.30 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!

There’s lots happening

Thursday 10 June

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.

Special Discovery Bay Fund Raising Event:  A great chance for the DB community to rally round and help a very special young person is taking place on June 11th at Zaks.  Five year old Thomas Smits is fighting a brave battle with cerebral palsy, and together with his family, are providing an inspiration to us all. In order to help raise funds for an eye movement controlled system which will help him communicate and enrich his life.

If you would like more information on this computer please, go to http://www.liberator.net.au.  A special fund raiser is being held at Zaks from 8 pm - midnight on Friday 11th June.  Tickets, for what will be a great evening, are $400 per person.  If you can't make it and would like to help, donations can be made by cheque to 'Lend A Hand'.  Here's hoping to see as many of you there as possible to support a family who gives so much to our community and have touched the lives of many of us. 

Tickets can be obtained and donations sent to Debby Meyers - 61227748.

CHILDREN'S SCRAPBOOKING, CRAFT & CREATIVE WRITING SUMMER WORKSHOP:  HK Memory Chest is offering 2 great workshops - From June 28th - July 3rd - Its time for your child to unwind after a year of hardwork at school and have some fun doing some Crafts & Scrapbooking !!


From August 2nd - 6th - Let your child have a blast by creating and illustrating their own book!  For more information, please contact us :

Crosscountry Hong Kong:  Crosscountry HK is conducting Hong Kong's very first "Mountain Biking Supercamp" this coming July.  Held over three days this comprehensive course will take young riders through basic level skills onto advanced at a purpose built location as their confidence and skill level develops.  Bike maintenance and responsible riding will play an important role throughout ensuring safer riding not only on the trails but also in the urban jungle! 

Two courses: 5th 6th 7th July or 26th 27th 28th July. Ages 8-16, Price: $1650.

Contact: or call 6300 1980 for full Info pack & registration details.

Curves Offer:  Curves in Discovery Bay is collecting donations of food until 19 June in support of Bethune House, a shelter for migrant workers in Hong Kong, as part of a Curves International global charity initiative. Bethune House provides charitable assistance, including emergency refuge and social counselling, to homeless and distressed Asian women migrants. Bulk non-perishable foods (bags of rice, cooking oil and tinned goods (especially tuna, sardines, sugar, powdered milk, tea and coffee) are highly recommended. 


New to Curves? For the period of this Charity Food drive, new members will have the joining fee waived if they join on a 12 month direct debit programme. Help yourself to fitness, and help local charities too! Contact Curves on 2987 0772 or drop in upstairs at Club Siena.

Stuck on You: Stuck on You would like to remind you as well as ordering new uniforms you may also need new name and clothing labels for the new schools year.  Order by the end of this weekend and they guarantee delivery before school finishes in little over 2 weeks.  Call 2549-2245 or go to http://www.stuckonyou.biz   Remember to mention DBIS when ordering.

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Thursday 27 May

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.

Clearwater Bay Equestrian Centre:  The Clearwater Bay Equestrian Centre is offering a selection of riding camps, hang out days (non riding camps) and discounted riding courses throughout the Summer holidays.  The British Horse Society approved riding facility has 46 horses and ponies on site and offers instruction from beginner level to advanced competition.  Set in the gorgeous Clearwater Bay Country Park, the centre offers swimming and other beach activities in the camps.  For further information visit http://www.ceec.hk or call 6398 6241.

Korean School:  There will be a Korean School available for any DBIS students in Reception to Year 6.  Classes will be on Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at DBIS.  New classes will start on 28th of August 2010.  Please contact -- Sunyoung Park  sec.dbkrschool@gmail.com  or telephone 6491 8853.

SINGING AND PERFORMANCE CLASSES:  Taking places now for September intake for ages 3 years - 17 years.  Classes are run by professional Singer / Actor / Dancer and Voice Over Artist of film / TV / Radio and Theatre - 25 years in the industry.  Lots of song work, choreography, blocking, stage direction, microphone technique, breathing, voice technique, MUSIC THEATRE, POP, CLASSICAL, rhythm, pitch, FUN vocal exercises and Performances.  Lots of fun in the learning with an industry level focus.


Call 6627 4165 or email  taniamartinentertainment.com <http://taniamartinentertainment.com/>

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Thursday 13 May

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.

University Fees Planning:  Financial Partners and Friends Provident International are presenting a session aimed at assisting parents in making financial provision for any future university fees.  This presentation from Paul Forman will be held in the Globe at Discovery Bay International School, this Wednesday 19 May, from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  Coffee / Tea and biscuits will be served.  Could you please RSVP Vivian van Eeden on telephone 2827 1199 ext 134 or email  

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Thursday 29 April

 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.

Stuck on You Labels:  Well done to all our Years 1-6 who started swimming lessons with the school this week.  We would like to encourage all parents to please label all swimmers, towels and shoes.  Stuck on You recommend you use a sticky label around the straps of your goggles, and clothing labels on the instructions/size labels on swimmers, and anywhere on towels.  If you are in need of new labels, order at http://www.stuckonyou.biz <http://www.stuckonyou.biz>  by the end of this weekend, quote ‘DBIS’ in the Promotional Code section and receive a special 10% discount on any item purchased.


To help the kids carry their swimmers and towels, Penny Scallan are offering 20% off their Lined Drawstring Bags, as well as a range of other bags.  To order, call 2549-2245.

ANZAC Day Service in Discovery Bay:  Thank you to everyone involved with the ANZAC Day Service held at Discovery Bay International School on Sunday and the following breakfast.  A special thank you to Roxanna Chick and your team of helpers for organising the Service and breakfast.

Charity Boxing Dinner:  Tickets are now on sale for what promises to be a knock-out evening of excitement in aid of charity at the Disneyland Hotel on May 15th. The Charity Boxing Dinner, organized by law firm Blank Rome will aid six charities: The Christina Noble Children's Foundation (which assists children living in extreme poverty in Vietnam and Mongolia), Operation Breakthrough, HKRFU Charitable Trust, Enlighten, Child Welfare Scheme and the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps.


The evening's events consist of a four-course dinner, with wine, beer and soft drinks, six bouts of boxing (one featuring local film star Carl Ng), and post-boxing entertainment courtesy of Michael Wong's Big Band. Charity Auctions will be held throughout the evening.  Tickets are $1,000 or $12,000 for a table of 12. The Disneyland Hotel is also offering overnight packages for those who'd like to make a weekend of it.   For tickets and more details, please email: or call 2832 2186.