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Last week, our U20 boys' and girls' basketball teams participated in the 2025 Green Division ACAMIS basketball tournament in Xi'an hosted by XLIS. Through the 3 days of intense basketball, both teams showcased exceptional talent, each suffering only one defeat throughout the competition, and proudly continuing their impressive four-year winning streak.

Dear Parents,

Please be reminded that the Year 13 three-way Conferences will take place on Wednesday, 26 February from 1:30 - 5:30pm. Lessons will finish at 12:20 pm, with all Year 7-13 students following the schedule below:

The schedule for Primary Students is not affected.

The conferences for Year 13 students and parents will take place via Zoom and will be 10 minutes long. Appointments will be made using the ESF app, following these instructions. Ideally, all students and parents should attend. If a student cannot attend, parents should attend by themselves. If parents cannot attend, students should attend by themselves.

The booking system will open at 9.00am on Friday, 7 February and will close at 11:59pm on Friday, 21 February.

These three-way Conferences give students and parents the chance to reflect and discuss progress with teachers and receive advice on how best to prepare for the final assessments in each subject. Appointments are for Groups 1-6 subjects only (not ToK, Extended Essay or CAS).

We hope that the conferences are impactful and that you have productive conversations. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Best wishes,

Kellie Berry 

Director of Curriculum 

berryk2@dc.edu.hk 

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 LoveFromLuke Blood Drive. The event will take place on 4 March  on the 4th floor Senior Student Center at Discovery College.

1 donation saves 3 lives!
Patients require blood donation for surgeries, serious injuries or illness. There is no replacement for blood, and the shelf life is very low. Currently, the Hong Kong Red Cross has a very limited supply for emergencies. A stable blood supply is crucial for the healthcare system, ensuring patients receive life-saving blood transfusions. By donating blood, you can help ensure the Red Cross continues to support individuals in our community who rely on these vital donations.

Blood donation also has many benefits for the donor such as reducing blood pressure, risk of heart attack and iron levels. It also can reduce your risk of cancer. Donors receive a health check up before donation which can reveal potential health issues.

Who Can Donate Blood?

• To donate blood your age should be 16 - 65 is able to donate blood. Donors aged 16 to 17 need to have parental consent at the first donation.
• You must weigh over 41kg (90 pounds).
• Must not have had a flu or fever in the past 14 days.
• Click here to check your eligibility

Event Details

• Time: 11:30 – 6:00pm
• Date: 4 March
• Location: DC Senior Student Center (4th Floor)

What to Bring:

• Physical ID
• Signed parental consent form (if under 18)

How to Prepare:

• Eat a healthy breakfast
• Drink plenty of water
• Get a good night’s sleep

Link to Signup

We hope to see you there!

This past week, we hosted an informative and engaging MYP Assessment Part II Parent Workshop on Thursday, 20 February. The goal of the workshop was to help parents understand how we assess students’ academic performance in various disciplines, such as English and Mathematics, using the criteria specified by the International Baccalaureate (IB).

In the workshop, parents learned how teachers design assessment tasks using these criteria, as well as the importance of feedback processes that help students improve. Key areas of discussion included:

• Understanding Criteria-Related Assessment: Parents gained a better understanding of how the MYP assessment objectives are organised and how to use this knowledge to identify patterns that can support their child’s learning.

• Interactive Learning Experience: During the workshop, parents experienced both giving and receiving feedback, which led to valuable discussions about effective feedback practices. We concluded that for feedback to be truly effective, students need to have a clear understanding of their learning goals. Similarly, teachers must ensure their instructions are clear and continuously monitor students' learning progress through formative assessment. This ongoing process helps create a more focused and productive learning environment where students can better understand and act upon the feedback they receive.

• Self-Regulation and Advocacy: We discussed the importance of students developing an understanding of the assessment criteria. Parents learned how to encourage their children to advocate for themselves by asking clarifying questions and seeking constructive feedback to drive improvement. Additionally, we emphasised the importance of students engaging in critical reflection in response to their teachers' feedback, which helps them identify areas for growth and enhance their learning outcomes.

A big thank you to all the parents who participated in the workshop! Your involvement is essential in helping our students succeed.

For more detailed information, please refer to the slides shared during the session.

We look forward to seeing everyone at our future events!

Wednesday, 26 February

• Game On (Secondary): 12:50 - 13.30pm
• Chamber Orchestra: 15:30 - 16:30pm
• Clay Modelling (Secondary): 15:30 - 16:30pm
• Cooking Basics (Yr 6/7): 15:30 - 16:30pm
• Sewing for Beginners (Secondary): 15:30 - 16:30pm
• Badminton (Secondary): 15:30 - 16:30pm

Our Year 7 and Year 8 students have been focussing on the category Stay Informed and Safe Stay by learning how to effectively use search engines to improve their search results so they can Search Like A Pro. To further support their learning, we encourage you to reinforce these tips and tricks at home. Engaging in discussions about their search strategies can help them become more proficient in finding accurate information online. You can find our search engine tips and tricks on our Parent Portal  Digital Citizenship page.

Additionally, our Year 9 and 10 pupils have been focusing on the category Stay Informed. They looked at a topic of what technology might look like in the next 30 years. We started by watching a 'Tomorrow's World' documentary from 1995, which explored the technologies expected to dominate in 2025. Students identified both accurate predictions and those that didn't quite take off. From this, they were tasked with imagining the next big emerging technologies and creating a visual representation of their ideas.

Please help highlight these topics at home to further engage pupils in the importance of understanding and using technology positively.

We continue to strengthen our ties with international educators, demonstrating our commitment to global educational collaboration. In January, we had the pleasure of hosting educators from Seodong Middle School, a Korean public school. The visiting teachers were particularly impressed by our students' confidence and their ability to articulate ideas on various topics. They were also inspired by the diverse cultural community within our school, noting how it enriches the learning environment. The observations affirm our school's success in developing confident, holistic learners willing to engage with global perspectives.

Building on this meaningful exchange, our MYP Coordinator, Ms. Alison Yang, recently had the privilege of facilitating professional development for 45 Korean teachers as part of an innovative partnership between the International Baccalaureate Organization and the Korean government. This initiative aims to implement the Middle Years Programme (MYP) in Korean public secondary schools.

During the workshop, Ms. Yang worked alongside these dedicated educators to explore authentic assessment practices in the MYP. The engagement and enthusiasm shown by the Korean teachers highlighted the shared commitment to providing meaningful learning experiences for students across different educational contexts.

These partnerships reflect Discovery College's ongoing commitment to connecting educators both locally and globally, fostering professional learning communities that go beyond national boundaries. 

You may have heard that Instagram's new 'Teen Accounts' feature has arrived in Hong Kong! This initiative is designed to provide built-in protections for teens while giving parents peace of mind. Key aspects to note include:

Enhanced Privacy: Teen accounts are set to private by default, meaning only approved followers can see their content.

Messaging Restrictions: Teens can only receive messages from people they follow, reducing unwanted interactions.

Content Control: Automatic restrictions on sensitive content ensure a safer browsing experience.

For more information on how these changes can affect your teen's experience, please visit our parent portal on the Digital Citizenship page. You will find details on the key features and you will also be able to access all our helpful parent resources to help support your child’s digital use.

Stay informed and ensure your teen's online safety!

Last week Grade 8 students competed to choreograph a House Dragon dance performance.

The students learned the dragon dance moves over a collaborative week during Discovery time and then performed the dance with their unique creative twists. The winning performance went to Purple House.

Well done to all the teams!

Watch Purple house dance HERE.

Red House Video

Yellow House Video

Blue House Video

Green House Video