Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21

Calendar 2020-21

Discovery College 38 Siena Avenue Discovery Bay Lantau Island Discovery College Hong Kong 38 Siena Avenue, Discovery Bay Lantau Island, Hong Kong discovery.edu.hk Grow. Discover. Dream. tel. 3969 1000 discovery.edu.hk Grow. Discover. Dream. Important Dates for 2020-21 1 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 2 August New Student Induction 10 August DC CPD Days (Staff Only) 11 August Start of Term 1 12 August Parent Information Fair 27 August School Photos 31 August-11 September The IB Mission September EDB required school holiday 7 September The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and Term 1 CCAs start 14 September DC Career/University Fair 17 September more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. October Guiding National Day 1 October To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of Day following Mid-Autum Festival 2 October ESF CPD Day 5 October international education and rigorous assessment. Primary Parent Teacher Conference 13-14 October Mid Term Break 17-25 October Statements The day following Chung Yeung Festival 26 October These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right. November Year 3 Camp 2-3 November DC’s Guiding Statements consist of our Vision Statement (with Guiding Principles) and International Mindedness Statement, Year 6 Camp 3-6 November Secondary Three-Way Conferences 5-6 November which help to define what is important for us as a school. Year 4 Camp 9-11 November No Boundaries Week (Year 7-12) 15-20 November The IB Core Values The IB Learner Profile Year 5 Camp 28-30 November Motivated by a mission The attributes of the learner profile express the values inherent to the IB December We aim to create a better world through continuum of international education: these are values that should infuse all Book Week 7-11 December Vision Statement The IB Progr a mm e End of Term 1 11 December (classes finish at noon) education elements of the three programmes and, therefore, the culture and ethos of all IB World Schools. IB programmes promote the education of the whole person, January and Guiding Principles Partnerships emphasising intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth through all Start of Term 2 4 January We achieve our goals by working together Term 2 CCAs start 11 January t e m nt s Grow. domains of knowledge. IB learners strive to be: DP/CP Subject Selection Evening 14 January a Year 13 Trial Exams 25-29 January Be passionate about being the best you can be. Quality Primary Three-Way Conferences 27 January We value our reputation for high standards • Inquirers • Thinkers • Caring • Principled February Discover. ESF CPD Days (Staff Only) 8-9 February Find wonder in the world around us. Participation • Knowledgeable • Balanced Chinese New Year Holidays 6-21 February We actively involve our stakeholders • Courageous • Open-minded

March V isi on & St Dream. • Communicators • Reflective Year 13 Three-Way Conferences 4 March Dare to make a difference for yourself, humanity and our planet. International mindedness End of Term 2 26 March (classes finish at noon) We embrace diversity April Start of Term 3 12 April Sports and Group Photos 12-14 April Primary Sports Day 16 April Term 3 CCAs start 19 April Year 11 Personal Project Exhibition 27-29 April Primary Student-Led Conferences 28 April International

May Mindedness Statement Year 13 Exams 30 April-21 May Labour Day 1 May International mindedness is a commitment to celebrating Buddha’s Birthday 19 May Global engagement Year 1 Camp 20 May our diversity where people know themselves and others, Developing global and local awareness, perspectives and Year 2 Sleepover 21 May and demonstrate empathy by thinking globally and acting Year 11 Exams 20-21 May action, to empower learners committed to service in the Year 12 Exams 24-28 May ethically. The three core components of international community Secondary Big Week 24-28 May mindedness at DC are:

June Year 13 Graduation 2 June Dragon Boat Festival 14 June Secondary Production 16-17 June Intercultural understanding Multilingualism Primary End of Year Assembly 29 June Recognising and reflecting on one’s own perspectives, as well The ability to communicate in a variety of ways in more than End of Term 3 30 June (classes finish at noon) as the perspectives of others one language Dates are subject to change. The most current dates are always available on the DC calendar accessible on the Discovery College Website. Grow.Discover.Dream. 3 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 4

The Principal’s Note

The Parent and Student Handbook is published each year to provide our parents and students with a brief description of our policies and procedures to help them become more familiar with how the College operates, what our requirements are in certain key areas, how best to communicate with us and what to do if there is a question or concern. As an IB school, we hold our students, staff and parents to high expectations around behaviours and attitudes.

The handbook is updated and revised annually and is provided to all DC families in hard The Pr i n cipal ' s N ot e copy format, as well as a downloadable .pdf through the College website. It is important that all families familiarise themselves with the handbook and refer to it regularly. We also remind parents to read the weekly Explorer newsletter and refer to the DC website for

t e m nt s further news and information. a We value academic excellence and pride ourselves on providing a safe and nurturing environment where teachers, students and parents work together to achieve shared goals. Students do their best when they are happy, and we will do all we can to ensure that every student not only enjoys academic success but also enjoys the journey to

V isi on & St success. We encourage involvement and achievement outside the classroom. There are many opportunities to excel both in academic studies and in a range of other activities.

Our goal is to help all students become confident, articulate young people with a strong sense of self-belief and integrity. We expect our students to leave Discovery College ready to make a positive contribution to society by leading a full, active and personally satisfying life.

James Smith Principal

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WELLBEING Contents Wellbeing at DC 37 Contact Details Student support 39 Relationship management policy 40 CONTACT Positive health and good nutrition 41 Telephone +852 3969 1000 Website www.discovery.edu.hk Contact details 6 Staff contact list 7 PARENTS Fax +852 2987 8115 Admissions [email protected] Parent information sessions 43 Buses [email protected] CURRICULUM Parent Teacher Association (DCPTA) 43 Email [email protected] Uniforms [email protected] Primary Years Programme 15 Parental involvement 43 Learning Programme – PYP 16 School Council 44 Address 38 Siena Avenue Cafeteria www.discovery.edu.hk/current-parents/cafeteria/ Middle Years Programme 17 Discovery Bay Learning Programme – MYP 18 DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES 44 Lantau Island PTA [email protected] Diploma Programme 19 Digital technologies 45 Hong Kong Learning Programme – DP 20 Laptop and computer access 45 Career-related Programme 21 Responsible Use Agreement 49 Learning Programme – CP 22 Digital citizenship education Higher Education Office 23 Learning Diversity Team (LDT) 24 DRESS CODE 49 Directions to school Cont Assessment, reporting & requests for transcripts 25 Uniform 49

Homework 26 Senior students dress code ac t From the DB Plaza Bus Terminal Cont e nt COLLEGE BUSINESS, OPERATIONS AND FINANCE COLLEGE LIFE 50 Take the No. T9 bus from the bus terminal at the Attendance & length of school day/year 27 Senior students privileges 53 Discovery Bay Plaza. Alight at the stop close to College policies 28 Stationery 53 Club Siena and cross the road. Alternatively, the Emergency arrangements 29 Buses 54 T4 bus will take you through the North Plaza, Medical guidelines 31 Cafeteria 55 but may stop for five minutes prior to proceeding Discovery Foreshore 32 Smart Cards 55 toward the College. Alight at the stop in front of Facilities rental 33 Education outside the classroom (EOTC) 56 Club Siena. Walk through Siena Park board the Insurance 33 Refund policy on school trips/activities 57 College. The College Reception is on your right. Money & valuables 33 House system 57 Lost property 33 Library 58 By Taxi ESF Electronic Payment System 33 Lockers 58 Taxis will drop off at the North Plaza next to the Visitors to the College 35 Mother tongue 58 hotel. You can walk to Discovery College from there Music 59 or alternatively take the T4 bus one stop to Siena COMMUNICATION Sporting opportunities 59 Club. Communication 36 Co-curricular activities (CCA) 59 Concerns 37 Extra-curricular activities (ECA) 60 Publicity policy 37 Bicycles, scooters and skateboards 61

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Staff Contact List

College Leadership Team Primary Staff James Smith Principal [email protected] Kim Ward Year 3 Team Leader [email protected] Peter Lasscock Deputy Head of College [email protected] Scott Pratt Teacher – Year 3 [email protected] Josh Blue Head of Primary [email protected] Carmel Hanlon Teacher – Year 3 [email protected] Mark Poulsum Head of Secondary [email protected] Joanne Grainger Teacher – Year 3 [email protected] Pat Romano Business Manager [email protected] Lynne Conney EA – Year 3 [email protected] Primary Staff Vallery Fabillia EA – Year 3 [email protected] Josh Blue Head of Primary [email protected] Priya Desai EA – Year 3 [email protected] Kate Agars Vice Principal, PYP Coordinator [email protected] Lindsay Shorthouse EA – Year 3 [email protected] Jason Boon Vice Principal, Lower Primary [email protected] Nicole O’Brien Year 4 Team Leader [email protected] Andy Eastwood Vice Principal, Upper Primary [email protected] Kylie Harrison Teacher – Year 4 [email protected] Cont Karina Cann PA to Head of Primary [email protected] Loretta Romano Teacher – Year 4 [email protected] ac t

Nerida Kiprotich Year 1 Team Leader [email protected] Mark Steed Teacher – Year 4 [email protected] ac t Rebecca Ryder Teacher – Year 1 [email protected] Christin Ardi EA – Year 4 [email protected] Cont Connie Cheung Teacher – Year 1 [email protected] Samara Malhotra (PT) EA – Year 4 [email protected] Deborah Plant Teacher – Year 1 [email protected] Morgan Rowlands EA – Year 4 [email protected] Maren Gasser EA – Year 1 [email protected] Amber Magnan (PT) EA – Year 4 [email protected] Judy Mok EA – Year 1 [email protected] Lindsay Fisher Year 5 Team Leader [email protected] Michelle Jones EA – Year 1 [email protected] Adam Ward Teacher – Year 5 [email protected] Gigi Jose EA – Year 1 [email protected] Anna Sherriff Teacher – Year 5 [email protected] Kris Stanhope Year 2 Team Leader [email protected] Wendy Urquhart Teacher – Year 5 [email protected] Lisa Klatt Teacher – Year 2 [email protected] Kitty Tam EA – Year 5 [email protected] Charlene Chan Teacher – Year 2 [email protected] Keiko Trimingham EA – Year 5 / 6 [email protected] Lauren Miller Teacher – Year 2 [email protected] Jason Edwards Year 6 Team Leader [email protected] Madeleine Stander EA – Year 2 [email protected] Kevin McDavid Teacher – Year 6 [email protected] Shaila Subba EA – Year 2 [email protected] Melanie Williams Teacher – Year 6 [email protected] TBC EA – Year 2 TBC Emma Cameron Teacher – Year 6 [email protected] Eura Kim EA – Year 2 [email protected] Keiko Trimingham EA Year 5 / 6 [email protected] Ian Urquhart EA – Year 6 [email protected]

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Staff Contact List

Primary Staff Secondary Staff Natasha Yuan Primary Chinese Team Leader [email protected] Karen Shum Assistant Secretary [email protected] Suvy Shu Teacher – Chinese [email protected] Rusty Manlangit Assistant Secretary [email protected] Vivian Wang Teacher – Chinese [email protected] Susie Blomfield Higher Education Counsellor [email protected] YanPing Zhao Teacher – Chinese [email protected] Marisa Jackson Higher Education Counsellor [email protected] Winne Yam EA – Primary Chinese [email protected] Dorothy Ng Higher Education Assistant [email protected] Ivy Jiang EA – Primary Chinese [email protected] Eugene Tasker Head of Design [email protected] Yue Yue Wu EA – Primary Chinese [email protected] Roger De Hoop Teacher – Design [email protected] Anne Lee EA – Primary Chinese [email protected] Gillian Whittaker Teacher – Design [email protected] Damian Trimingham Teacher – PE / House Director [email protected] John Wilson Teacher – Design [email protected] Lawrence Wilkinson Teacher – PE / Sports Coordinator [email protected] Michael Veilleux Design Workshop Instructor [email protected] Cont Leanne Sercombe PYP Teacher Librarian [email protected] Marilou Peralta Design Technician – Food & Textile [email protected] ac t Megan Duckett Teacher – Visual Arts [email protected] Danielle Veilleux Head of Drama [email protected] ac t Chris McLeay Teacher – Music [email protected] Paul McCracken Teacher – Drama / Year 10 Dean [email protected] Cont Frank Donnoli Teacher – Drama [email protected] Carla Acepcion Performing Arts Technician [email protected] Martin De Barr Teacher – Music / Drama / PE [email protected] Steve Bolton Head of English [email protected] Nicola Dunn Teacher – Learning Diversity (Year 1-2) [email protected] Paul McGoey Teacher – English [email protected] Alan Kirk Teacher – English / TOK Coordinator / [email protected] Shann Anderson Teacher – Learning Diversity (Year 3-4) / [email protected] Self Taught Languages Coordinator Speech Therapist Vanessa Viirret Teacher – English / Film / Year 9 Dean [email protected] Heidi Raikowski Teacher – Learning Diversity (Year 5-6) [email protected] Barry Wilkinson Teacher – English [email protected] Kathryn Pratt EA – Primary LDT [email protected] Claire Neale Teacher – English / Year 8 Dean [email protected] Emma Fitzgerald EA – Primary LDT [email protected] Fiona Tate Teacher – English / Drama [email protected] Lisa Tsang EA – Primary LDT [email protected] Luc Di Gregorio Teacher – English [email protected] Secondary Staff Tania Tasker Head of Individuals & Societies [email protected] Mark Poulsum Head of Secondary [email protected] Alex Woods Teacher – Individuals & Societies / Year 12 Dean [email protected] Annette Garnett VP Years 7-8 / MYP Coordinator [email protected] Bas Oomen Teacher – Individuals & Societies / Year 13 Dean [email protected] Ange Molony VP Years 9-10 / VP Pedagogical Leadership [email protected] Emma Neuprez Teacher – Individuals & Societies / CP Coordinator [email protected] Brian McCann VP Years 12-13 / DP Coordinator [email protected] Claudia Richardson PA to Head of Secondary [email protected]

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Staff Contact List

Secondary Staff Secondary Staff Nicola Grant Teacher – Individuals & Societies [email protected] Kevin Rydeard Teacher – Mathematics [email protected] Grant Altoft Teacher – Individuals & Societies / House Director [email protected] Matt Davis Head of Music [email protected] Daniel Hansson Teacher – Individuals & Societies [email protected] Carolyn Ho Teacher – Music / Personal Project Coordinator [email protected] Maggie Lee Head of Language Acquisition [email protected] Jackie Lai Music Technician [email protected] Coco Fan Teacher – Chinese [email protected] Maura Corcoran Head of Library – MYP / DP / CP Teacher Librarian [email protected] Valerie Mao Teacher – Chinese [email protected] Nigel Philip Head of PE [email protected] Candice Chen Teacher – Chinese [email protected] Chris Ryan Teacher – PE / EOTC Coordinator [email protected] Elaine Leung Teacher – Chinese / EE Coordinator / [email protected] Jonny Tate Teacher – Science / CAS / [email protected] CE Curriculum Developer Community Engagement Coordinator / Oscar Tang Teacher – Chinese [email protected] SLT Secondment / Year 11

Danny Shih Teacher – Chinese [email protected] Amy Prosser Teacher – PE [email protected] Cont Andrew Page PE Assistant [email protected] ac t Claire Liao EA – Chinese [email protected] YuanQi Li EA – Chinese [email protected] Matthew Marshall PE Assistant [email protected] ac t

Cont Andrea Ouimette Teacher – Spanish [email protected] John Turner Head of Science [email protected] Barbara Rodríguez Montero Teacher – Spanish [email protected] Mark Mackenzie Teacher – Science [email protected] Åsa Haeggblom Head of Learning Diversity [email protected] Johanna Goodlad Teacher – Science [email protected] Shija Godfrey Teacher – Learning Diversity [email protected] Amanthi Jayemanne Teacher – Science [email protected] Sarah Barnett Teacher – Learning Diversity [email protected] Toni Greene Teacher – Science [email protected] Patgee Szeto Teacher – Learning Diversity [email protected] Natalie Fong Teacher – Science [email protected] Meena Venkatasubramanian EA – Learning Diversity [email protected] Patty Kelly Teacher – Science [email protected] Stefan Schear EA – Learning Diversity [email protected] Tommy Leung Laboratory Technician I [email protected] Alastair Mack Head of Mathematics [email protected] TBC Laboratory Technician II TBC Danielle Dempsey Teacher – Mathematics / Year 7 Dean [email protected] Rudolf Yu Science Lab Assistant [email protected] Paul Renie Teacher – Mathematics [email protected] Fiona Altoft Head of Visual Arts [email protected] Hin-Hey Lam Teacher – Mathematics / Year 11 Dean [email protected] Hannah Gray Teacher – Visual Arts / Design [email protected] Stacy Sommerfield Teacher – Mathematics [email protected] Sharon McMahon Teacher – Visual Arts [email protected] Anson Chai Teacher – Mathematics [email protected] Katrina Raimann Visual Arts Technician [email protected] Hyun Park Visual Arts Technician [email protected]

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Staff Contact List

Student Counsellors Support Staff Katie Salter Student Counsellor [email protected] Tammy Tam Facilities Manager [email protected] Tracey Chitty Student Counsellor [email protected] Roy Tam Facilities Systems Engineer [email protected] Kate Tse Social Worker [email protected] Adam Molloy Maintenance Technician [email protected] Kyo Wong Social Worker [email protected] Michael Kwan Facilities Staff [email protected] Wing Tat Chan Maintenance Technician [email protected] UNLOCK Programme David Yuen Gardener [email protected] Kirsty Jones Teacher of EAL [email protected] Jo Pavino Health Professional [email protected] (English as an Additional Language) Mandy Kwok Senior Finance Officer [email protected] Richard Tsang EAL Assistant [email protected] Lisa Sakai Finance Assistant [email protected] Ruby Ngan Procurement Officer [email protected] Library and Digital Literacies Clement Tam HR and Finance Manager [email protected] Cont Joe Leithhead Digital Literacies Coordinator [email protected] ac t Joyce Kwok HR Assistant [email protected]

Andrew Chan Digital Literacies Creative Assistant [email protected] ac t George Tibbetts ICT Manager [email protected] Swati Iyer Digital Literacies Creative Assistant [email protected] Cont Charles Chow ICT Technician [email protected] Ritu Gupta Digital Literacies Creative Assistant [email protected] Clare Ciriaco Database Analyst [email protected] Maura Corcoran Head of Library – MYP / DP / CP Teacher [email protected] Librarian Colleen Sasoy IT Technician [email protected] Sarah Kwong Library Assistant [email protected] Stephen Lui Network Technician [email protected] Hema Mathivanan Library Assistant [email protected] Monica Ling PA to Principal [email protected] Cheryl Pacifico Library Assistant [email protected] Mamta Mukherjee Receptionist [email protected] Nico Tuvera III Library Assistant [email protected] Michelle Tsang Receptionist [email protected] Bob Priest (starting 1 September) Resources Assistant [email protected] Support Staff Tuomas Viirret Wellness Coordinator [email protected] Lorena Heath Admissions Manager [email protected] Annie Wong Admissions Assistant [email protected] Amy Freed Communications & Development Manager [email protected] Ani Villaverde Communications Officer - Graphics [email protected] Kenix Cheung Scholarship & Communications Officer [email protected] Margaret Lee Activities Coordinator [email protected]

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Curriculum

Primary Years Programme (PYP) Five essential elements The five essential elements — concepts, knowledge, skills, attitudes, action — are incorporated into this framework Discovery College is committed to the Primary Years Programme - an internationally devised programme administered by the so that students are given the opportunity to: International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). The Primary Years Programme represents a combination of wide-ranging research and • Gain knowledge that is relevant and of global significance. experience and excellent practice derived from a variety of national systems, independent schools and from IB World Schools offering a • Develop an understanding of concepts, which allows them to coherent programme in international education. make connections throughout their learning. • Acquire skills. • Develop attitudes that will lead to international mindedness. Students in the 21st century are faced with the challenge of learning about an interconnected world where knowledge is constantly • Take action as a consequence of their learning. developing. The PYP prepares students to be active participants in a lifelong journey of learning and focuses on the development of the whole child as an inquirer, both in the classroom and in the world outside. The curriculum is expressed in three interrelated ways: • the written curriculum — what do we want to learn?

• the taught curriculum — how best will we learn? C u rr iculu m • the assessed curriculum — how will we know what we At the heart of the programme’s philosophy is a commitment to have learned? structured, purposeful inquiry as the leading vehicle for learning. Six themes of global significance provide the framework for exploration and study: Learning Programme - PYP m C u rr iculu m • who we are • where we are in place and time Each day will begin with a 10 minute welcome session with • how we express ourselves the classroom teacher. The classroom teacher is responsible for • how the world works Language, Unit of Inquiry and Mathematics. • how we organise ourselves • sharing the planet In addition to the classroom based programme, students have lessons in Physical Education, Music, Drama, Visual Arts and Chinese. The programme can be illustrated by a circle with the six themes surrounding six subject areas: Primary lesson times • language 8.25-8.35 (students are to arrive no later • social studies than 8.19am) • mathematics 8.35-9.30 Block 1 • arts • science 9.30-10.25 Block 2 • personal, social and physical education 10.25-10.45 Recess 10.45-11.40 Block 3 11.40-12.35 Block 4 12.35-1.30 Lunch 1.30-2.20 Block 5 2.20-3.15 Block 6 Grow.Discover.Dream. 17 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 18

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Middle Years Programme (MYP) End of MYP Certificate Language and Literature 9 blocks/fortnight Students who have completed the MYP will be awarded an MYP The International Baccalaureate MYP is a five-year programme of Completion Certificate. The certificate will carry the endorsement of Language Acquisition 8 blocks/fortnight international education designed for students 11-16 years of age. the ESF and Discovery College. (Chinese A&B, Spanish) The MYP is a holistic and balanced programme of study which Individuals and Societies 6 blocks/fortnight enables students to understand the complexities of the world, The passing conditions for the MYP Completion Certificate are: Maths 9 blocks/fortnight acquire lifelong approaches to learning skills and provide them • An aggregate of at least 36 points across their eight subject with the skills to take responsible action. areas and the Personal Project Science 7 blocks/fortnight • Achieving a minimum MYP subject grade of ‘2’ in every Design 5 blocks/fortnight months and is a significant piece of self-directed inquiry driven by The MYP comprises of eight subject groups, which provides all MYP subject and at least a ‘3’ for the Personal Project Physical and Health Education 5 blocks/fortnight students in Years 7-11 with a holistic and balanced education. the students’ own interests and creativity. Over the course of the • Successful completion of all Community Engagement (CE) This exposure to a broad range of disciplinary learning experiences year students are expected to engage in planning, research and requirements. ensures that students do not specialise too early in their secondary personal reflections. The final product can take on many forms, Years 7-9 Year 10 Year 11 C u rr iculu m school careers and complete Year 11 equipped to make such as essays, models, computer games, artwork, short stories The Certificate will include overall MYP subject grades for all Performing Arts 3 blocks / informed choices as to their CP/DP subjects. and photo exhibitions. The Personal Project is assessed using eight subject areas. The Certificate will also provide evidence (Drama) fortnight (all assessment criteria prescribed by the IB. of how a student has met the College’s CE expectations. year

Where purposeful, these learning These students will also receive formal recognition of their Performing Arts 3 blocks/ 5 blocks/ 9 blocks/ A supervising teacher is appointed to each areas will deliver their programmes Personal Project and CE achievement from the IB. The IB will (Music) fortnight (all fortnight for fortnight for

m C u rr iculu m student completing the Personal Project. through an interdisciplinary release these results in September the following academic year) 2 of 3 Arts 1 of 3 Arts approach. This means students The supervising teacher provides guidance year. will engage purposefully on the completion of the Personal Visual Arts 3 blocks / in two or more subjects, Project’s three major components: the fortnight (all which are integrated final product, the process journal and Learning Programme - MYP year around an inquiry into the Project’s final report. Learning teams a shared conceptually- Secondary lesson times All students will be in a Learning Team. Learning Teams will focussed scheme of Community Engagement 8.25-8.35 Learning Teams (students are meet each morning for 10 minutes and twice a fortnight work, whilst maintaining In addition to the MYP’s to arrive no later than 8.19am) for one block. The time together will be spent assisting the their disciplinary academic requirements, students students to look at progress, goal setting, checking on due 8.35-9.30 Block 1 integrity. Interdisciplinary are also expected to fulfill the dates, and providing academic and pastoral support. The 9.30-10.25 Block 2 approaches build upon MYP’s Community Engagement Learning Team teacher will be the centre of the student the transdisciplinary requirements. The College 10.25-10.45 Recess support system for those students and be supported by a learning experiences of encourages responsible citizenship Dean responsible for that year level. 10.45-11.40 Block 3 the PYP. by encouraging students to explore the nature of communities and 11.40-12.35 Block 4 Curriculum coverage The Personal Project their needs. These requirements are 12.35-1.30 Block 5 The timetable is made up of six 55 minute blocks each day and Any Year 11 student enrolled built around the notion of responsible will be delivered as a combination of singles (55 minutes) or 1.30-2.20 Lunch in the school prior to 1 October action and the activities students engage doubles (110 minutes) depending on the curriculum area and are expected to complete the in are monitored to ensure the minimum 2.20-3.15 Block 6 year level. Personal Project. The Personal Project requirements are being met and the activities are Note: lessons time may be subject to change during home is completed over the course of seven age-appropriate. learning. Grow.Discover.Dream. 19 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 20

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Extended Essay (EE) allocated nine periods per fortnight, and SL subjects six periods. The Extended Essay is an independent research essay of no This means that all students will have some non-contact study more than 4,000 words. This offers students the opportunity to periods (a full DP student will have nine per fortnight, a DP investigate a topic of individual interest and acquire the skills in Courses student may have more than that). ToK is allocated four research and writing expected at university level. blocks per fortnight, and Learning Team is allocated two.

Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) Secondary lesson times CAS is a medium for personal and social development. 8.25-8.35 Learning Teams (students are Participation in CAS encourages students to appreciate life outside to arrive no later than 8.19am) of academic pursuits by being involved in artistic and sporting endeavours as well as in Community Engagement. 8.35-9.30 Period 1 9.30-10.25 Period 2 The DP builds on the skills, concepts and attitudes embedded 10.25-10.45 Recess C u rr iculu m in the Middle Years Programme. The MYP’s interdisciplinary and conceptual approach to teaching and learning, framed by global 10.45-11.40 Period 3 Diploma Programme (DP) contexts, provides excellent grounding for the DP’s Theory of 11.40-12.35 Period 4 Knowledge course. The skills developed in the MYP Personal 12.35-1.30 Period 5 The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP) is an Project serve our students well in the Extended Essay, the major 1.30-2.20 Lunch m C u rr iculu m academically rigorous two-year course, aimed at students aged 16 independent research project in the DP. Also, a student’s fulfilment to 19. It leads to a matriculation qualification, widely recognised of the MYP’s Community Engagement commitment should provide 2.20-3.15 Period 6 by the world’s leading universities. the fundamental skills and attitudes for participation in CAS. Note: lessons time may be subject to change during home learning. The programme comprises six subject areas, three of which are Learning Programme - DP studied at Higher Level (HL) and three at Standard Level (SL). This Learning teams (10 min block/day) ensures both breadth and depth across the curriculum. There is All students will be in a Learning Team facilitated by a teacher also a core consisting of three separate parts. The programme is who may also teach them for part of their week. The Learning illustrated by a circle with the three parts of the core at its centre. Team teacher will be the centre of the student support system for those students and be supported by a Dean responsible for The distinctive core components of the DP are: that year level. Learning Teams will meet each morning for 10 minutes and twice a fortnight for one block. Learning Team time Theory of Knowledge (ToK) will be devoted to Higher Education Counselling, CAS planning ToK is an interdisciplinary course intended to stimulate critical and reflection, Extended Essay preparation, physical exercise, team reflection on the knowledge and experience gained inside and building and the development of life skills such as responsible outside the classroom. The course challenges students to question decision-making. the bases of knowledge, to be aware of subjective and ideological

biases, and to develop the ability to analyse evidence expressed Curriculum coverage in rational argument. ToK encourages students to become aware The timetable is made up of 55 minute blocks and will be of themselves as thinkers and to be critical of the assumptions on delivered as a combination of singles (55 minutes) or doubles which knowledge is based. (110 minutes) depending on the curriculum area. HL subjects are Grow.Discover.Dream. 21 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 22

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Career-related Programme (CP) The distinctive core components of the CP are: Students will have one block of LD per fortnight to work on their with one of our partner-providers. They will go off-site twice portfolio. They will also need to either pick a language course as a week to attend classes. In 2020-2021, we are offering four The Career-related Programme (CP) is the fourth International Personal and Professional Skills (PPS) one of their DP courses, or study the language with a tutor or via an options: Baccalaureate programme (along with the PYP, MYP and DP) and “PPS is designed for students to develop attitudes, skills and online course. • studying Performing Arts with the Hong Kong Academy for it is aimed at students entering the last two years of Secondary strategies to be applied to personal and professional situations Performing Arts (HKAPA); School who have a particular career path in mind. The CP allows and contexts now and in the future. In this course the emphasis is The CP builds on the skills, concepts and attitudes embedded • studying Arts & Design with the Savannah College of Art and students to specialise and dedicate themselves to an area of on skills development for the workplace, as these are transferable in the Middle Years Programme. The MYP’s interdisciplinary and Design (SCAD); learning that they know they want to pursue. They will study two and can be applied in a range of situations.” (IBO, 2016) conceptual approach to teaching and learning, framed by global • studying Culinary Arts and Hospitality with the International to four DP subjects and a career-related course with a partner contexts, provides excellent grounding for the CP’s PPS course. The Culinary Institute (ICI) and the Hotel and Tourism Institute organisation. There is also a core consisting of four separate parts. Students will have three periods of PPS per fortnight. skills developed in the MYP Personal Project serve our students well (HTI); The programme is illustrated by a circle with the four parts of the in the Reflective Project, the major independent research project • studying Digital Skills with BSD Education (BSD). core at its centre. Reflective Project (RP) in the CP. Also, a student’s fulfilment of the MYP’s Community “The RP is an in-depth body of work produced over an extended Engagement commitment should provide the fundamental skills Secondary lesson times C u rr iculu m period of time and submitted towards the end of the CP. It is the and attitudes for participation in Service Learning. 8.25-8.35 Learning Teams product of the students’ own initiative and should reflect their (students are to arrive no later than 8.19am) personal experience of the CP. The RP is intended to promote Learning Programme - CP high-level research, writing and extended communication skills, 8.35-9.30 Block 1 11.40-12.35 Block 4 intellectual discovery and creativity through a variety of different Learning teams (10 min block/day) 9.30-10.25 Block 2 12.35-1.30 Block 5 m C u rr iculu m approaches.” (IBO, 2016) All students will be in a Learning Team facilitated by a teacher who may also teach them for part of their week. The Learning 10.25-10.45 Recess 1.30-2.20 Lunch Service Learning (SL) Team teacher will be the centre of the pastoral care system for 10.45-11.40 Block 3 2.20-3.15 Block 6 “SL provides opportunities for students to understand their those students and be supported by a Dean responsible for that capacity to make a meaningful contribution to their community year level. Learning Teams will meet each morning for 10 minutes Lesson time with partner-providers and twice a fortnight for one block. Learning Team time will and society. Through SL, students develop and apply academic (subject to change) knowledge, personal skills and social skills in real-life situations be devoted to Higher Education Counselling, Service Learning involving decision-making, problem-solving, initiative, planning and reflection, Reflective Project preparation, physical Students might have to miss some of their DP classes to attend responsibility and accountability for their actions. The purpose exercise, team building and the development of life skills such as classes with the partner-providers. Term dates with the partner- is for students to contribute to society by improving the lives of responsible decision-making. providers are different to the DC term dates and students are people or assisting the environment or animals.” (IBO, 2016) expected to attend all classes. Curriculum coverage Language Development (LD) The timetable is made up of 55 minute blocks and will be SCAD classes are online. Students will have a dedicated block for “LD ensures that all students have access to and are exposed to a delivered as a combination of singles (55 minutes) or doubles (110 e-learning support and should use their study blocks to do their language programme that will assist and further their understanding minutes) depending on the curriculum area. HL DP subjects are SCAD work using their e-learning platform. of the wider world. The ability to communicate in more than one allocated nine blocks per fortnight, and SL DP subjects six blocks. language is essential to the IB’s concept of an international education. This means that all students will have some non-contact study For APA, ICI/HTI and BSD, students will have two classes a week LD encourages students to improve their proficiency in a language periods. PPS is allocated three blocks per fortnight, LD is allocated (in the afternoon/evening). Days and times of these classes will other than their best language.” (IBO, 2016) one block per fortnight and Learning Team is allocated two. CP be confirmed at the beginning of the school year and may vary students have to study two to four DP classes at SL or HL level. through the year depending on timetable and availability of the partner schools’ teachers and facilities. In addition, CP students have to follow a career-related course Grow.Discover.Dream. 23 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 24

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Higher Education Office Columbia, University of Toronto, University of Victoria, McGill, Emily Carr and Simon Fraser in Canada; HKUST, University of The goal of the Higher Education Office (HEO) is to help every Hong Kong, Chinese University of Hong Kong, PolyU, CityU, and student to find a university or pathway that is the right ‘fit’ – one Lingnan University in Hong Kong; Leiden, Maastricht, Eindhoven that suits them academically and socially. At Discovery College University of Technology in the Netherlands; and numerous others we have two full time Higher Education Counsellors whose role throughout the UK, North America, Europe and Asia. is to help students in Years 9-13 review the options for their educational and vocational futures and guide them towards The HEO helps students find placements to suit a diverse range making the right decisions. We also have a full time assistant who of studies including subjects such as Literature, Aviation, Classics, plays a key role in organizing events, overseeing the day to day Hospitality, Media, Communications and Journalism, Marketing operation of the office and processing university applications. and Advertising, Fine Arts, Chemical Engineering, Medicine, Law, International Relations, Finance, Urban Planning, Sustainability The HEO offers individual and group counselling to students and Environmental Studies, Physiotherapy, Music, Fashion C u rr iculu m providing them with guidance and support throughout their Management, Film Production, Architecture and Global Business. journey to life beyond school. Several career and personality profiles are administered, which help students identify their The HEO is also very aware that some students may not choose interests and strengths and explore appropriate career and subject to go straight to university. Some opt to take a Gap Year and Learning Diversity Team (LDT) (EAs) work in collaboration with the classroom teachers and options. The expertise of the HEO in university and admissions some decide to move into the world of work or take on an specialist teachers to develop our students’ learning in all areas. m C u rr iculu m systems around the world enables the counsellors to keep apprenticeship. As these options grow the HEO explores all At Discovery College we recognise that all students are individuals in We are committed to taking full account of our students’ students and parents informed about the requirements for tertiary avenues to support students on their individual journeys. terms of their intellectual and physical abilities and their social and individual differences and to cater for their needs within studies, the latest trends, the wide variety of courses on offer and emotional needs. We are sensitive to our students’ needs and provide mainstream classes through an inclusive teaching and learning the entire university application process. Visits by representatives additional support for those learners whose needs are not being fully approach. This includes the use of strategies such as guided small from a wide range of universities and colleges around the world met for reasons of language, physical disability, and/or academic group work, co-teaching, parallel teaching, front-loading and are arranged throughout the academic year, allowing students ability. These learners are identified as having Individual Needs (IN). IN re-teaching. In some cases, short-term one-to-one support may be and parents to make valuable contact with admission officers. is used as an umbrella term to recognise students with: provided. In exceptional cases, when students would benefit from Information Evenings, Coffee Mornings, University Fairs and more intensive learning support, individuals may be withdrawn Career Days are frequently organised to better prepare our • Special Educational Needs (SEN) from class to participate in flexible personalised, targeted learning students for the planning of their future. • English as an Additional Language (EAL) support programmes. All work undertaken also involves the • Students who are requiring enrichment or Gifted and Talented, promoting of positive self-esteem in those students receiving With support from the HEO, Discovery College’s graduates in one or more academic areas support through the application of PERMA – Positive Emotion, have received offers from the University of Oxford, University Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment (Seligman, of Cambridge, University of Bath, University College London, At Discovery College the Learning Diversity team will, at times, 2011). London School of Economics, King’s College London, Imperial also work in collaboration with the student counsellors and College, University of Manchester and University of York, teachers to support student social and emotional development. Our SEN provision is aligned with the requirements of the English Durham University, University of Exeter in England; University of Schools Foundation (ESF) SEN Policy. It reflects international best Pennsylvania, Harvard University, University of Chicago, UCLA, As an authorised IB school we embrace inclusive practices where practice in codes of practice for students with Special Educational UC Berkeley, Barnard College, Boston College, Tufts, College of developing the learning of all students is the shared responsibility Needs and takes into account UNESCO’s 1994 Salamanca Wooster, Loyola University Chicago, Northeastern and California of the classroom teacher and specialist support teachers. The Statement (1994). It also reflects the International Baccalaureate State University Long Beach in the USA; University of British Learning Diversity (LD) teachers and LD educational assistants Organisation (IBO) stance on learning diversity in the classroom.

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Assessment, Reporting To receive a Semester 1 report, a student must be enrolled at Please note that we will only provide a reference/transcript ‘one-off’ tasks to complete or a series of tasks related to a unit of Discovery College up to 30 November. To receive a Semester 2 according to the Discovery College Reference Form / inquiry. As a guideline the times below are suggested times per & Requests for Transcripts report, they must be enrolled up to 31 May. Transcript Document. We are not able to complete references / night for specific home tasks (four times a week): transcripts in other formats, e.g. that suggested or requested by a Year 3 15 minutes Assessment DP and CP receiving school, as different schools use a wide variety of formats The purpose of assessment at Discovery College is to judge During both the Diploma Programme and the Career-related and these may not be well-aligned with the information Discovery Year 4 20 minutes student achievement and to provide information on how to Programme, reports are issued several times a year indicating College has for its students. Year 5 30 minutes improve student learning. Assessment is the ongoing process student achievement information in each course the student is Year 6 40 minutes of gathering evidence for and of learning. This evidence is used taking. The first and third reports (“Quarterly Reports”) apply to the previous quarter, while the second and fourth reports (“Semester” Homework to give recognition and timely feedback to the learners and The Chinese programme is also part of the Primary homework Reports) apply to the whole Semester leading up to the report. Year all other stakeholders. Assessment reflects the best practices The aim of homework is: programme and is part of the allocated time allowance, not an extra. 13s do not receive a Quarter 3 report due to the presence of final that support the learner and the teacher in the promotion of • to keep students up-to-date with current class work; exams at the end of the year. Three-Way Conferences also allow student achievement. • to reinforce lesson content and skills; Parent guidelines C u rr iculu m for discussion with teachers about student progress in each area • to practise generic skills e.g. literacy and numeracy; Discuss the task and guide the children, but avoid the temptation of the curriculum. The Evidencer is used where relevant to build an PYP • to work on assessment/assignment work that requires time of doing it for them. If there are any perceived problems leave the ongoing picture of student learning. In the Primary Years Programme, reports are issued across three spent on it outside of class to develop good study habits. activity and write a note in the diary or contact the teacher so that terms. Reporting in Primary includes achievement outcomes the teacher can address it the next day. for Mathematics, Language, 5/6 Units of Inquiry, as well as To receive a Semester 1 report, a student must be enrolled at Homework will be provided when necessary to meaningfully m C u rr iculu m Discovery College up to 30 November. To receive a Semester 2 Single Subject outcomes. In all areas, student effort levels support learning at school. Sometimes there may be more Secondary report, they must be enrolled up to 31 May. are also reported on. Three times a year parents receive a homework than at other times. It will be issued at the teacher’s Homework will be provided only when it supports learning. The

written comment describing their child as a learner, along discretion to meet the aims listed above. If homework is provided, nature of homework may include revision/research, assignment Requests for transcripts or references with next steps for their child to learn and develop. There there will be an expectation that it will be checked by the teacher completion, preparatory work, but will not include new learning At different times during the year students leave us to move are three opportunities for face to face reporting across the as soon as possible after its completion date. Feedback on its or busy work. Secondary homework is posted on Ding! and to schools around the world and need references or copies of year: a Parent Teacher Interview, Three-Way Conferences, and completion will be provided where appropriate. parents receive a daily update on current homework assigned. their Discovery College transcripts. The person to contact for all a Student-Led Conference, which allow for discussion about requests for references or transcripts is the Vice Principal for your student progress and next steps. Seesaw is also used as an Primary An estimated time allocation for each year group is as follows: ongoing portfolio tool to provide parents with examples of child’s year group, who will oversee the collection and collation Years 1-2 learning and progress throughout the year. of information from different staff members. We ask that you Years 7-9 1hr / subject / 10 days Daily reading to parents, with parents and by parents, should be approximately 1 hour/night provide us the following information and 10 business days to part of daily routines. There may be some times when there are MYP complete the process: ‘one-off’ tasks to complete or a series of tasks related to a unit Years 10-11 2hr / subject / 10 days In the Middle Years Programme courses are divided into different of inquiry, spelling and mathematics. As a guideline Monday to approximately 2 hours/night • The contact address (email) of the individual at the intended Units of Inquiry (UOI). For each UOI, reporting information is Thursday - 15 to 20 minutes each night as a maximum. Years 12-13 SL 4hr / subject / 10 days school to whom we send the information; available that conveys the student’s achievement in that UOI. approximately 3 hours/night In addition, reports are issued after Semester 1 and Semester • that which is being requested, e.g. reference, reports, transcript. Years 3-6 2 to give an MYP grade summary for the Semester. Three-way Years 12-13 HL 6hr / subject / 10 days Reading and literature are important aspects of our programme. approximately 3 hours/night Conferences also allow for discussion with teachers about student We are not able to provide open references - we only provide Years 3-6 students are expected to spend time on private reading progress in each area of the curriculum. The Evidencer is used confidential references directly to a receiving school. Parents (given 3 x HL and 3 x SL each night. Maths mental computations and games should also subjects) where relevant to build an ongoing picture of student learning. requiring an attestation of learning for a future school application be part of daily routines. There may be some times when there are are able to download school reports from Gateway for this purpose. Parent feedback on our homework expectations is welcome.

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Attendance & length of • Patterns of non-attendance will be followed up with parents/ Essential and non-essential leave Primary students leaving school during the day caregivers as soon as possible, by member/s of the Student Parents wishing to have their child take extended leave (2 or Primary students are not at any time permitted to leave the school school day/year Support team, e.g. learning advisor/class teacher, deans, vice more days) from school during term-time do so under the grounds unaccompanied. When a student is required to leave principals, heads of school following conditions: school early for a specific reason, parents should notify the class Discovery College must meet Hong Kong Government • Attendance will be recorded on school reports • the College will determine what is essential leave and teacher via email with the arrangements that include time of

requirements regarding the length of the school year. what is non-essential leave. For essential leave, students collection, adult collecting and reason for early departure. The Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a Absences and requests for leave can expect some negotiation around assessment dates and collecting adult will be expected to sign the student out at the Secondary: No students, with the exception of Year 12 and 13 Parents are required to notify the College if your child is sick or information about the work to be covered in their absence; front office prior to collecting from the classroom. students (refer Senior Student privileges), are expected to be absent by either: emailing [email protected] before 8am or • for non-essential leave, staff are not required to provide present on campus before 8am and after 4pm unless involved calling the College office on3969 1000 before 8am and leaving a any more than a summary of the work to be covered and After school care and supervision with academic or co-curricular activities. On weekends, no Year 7 message, if required. assessment dates will remain unchanged. Primary students are not permitted to remain inside the school grounds to 11 students are permitted in the school at any time unless they after 3.30pm, unless accompanied by an adult and participating in an have permission and are accompanied by a teacher. For Secondary students in particular, the following thresholds Requests should be made as early as possible so any after school club / sporting activity. All primary students attending after apply to make clear to students, parents and staff the level of adjustments to teaching and learning prior to term-time school activities must be supervised by an adult during this time. t i on s a n d F ce Primary: No students are expected to be present on campus concern that will generally be attached to different levels of departure/arrival can be forecast. Requests should be made in before 8am. Parents must provide supervision from 3.30pm if their absence: writing to the Head of Secondary or Head of Primary. Because Length of school day child is required to wait at school between the end of classes and leave can significantly interrupt the process of learning, parents • A normal school day for formal instruction will be from the start of any activity. 99-100%: Outstanding are strongly encouraged to organise holidays during school 8.25am-3.15pm* Subject to change. t i on s a n d F ce 97-98%: Good breaks. • All students will have a 20 minute recess and a 50 minute All students should arrive in the morning between 8am and 95-96%: Satisfactory lunch break (different times for Primary and Secondary). 8.15am, leaving them time to go to their classrooms, unpack their 90-94%: Unsatisfactory Lateness • Co-curricular Activities will occur after school and at bags, greet their teacher and be prepared to start the first lesson. 76-89%: Cause for concern Students are expected to have arrived at school and swiped in lunchtime. Where these activities occur after school, finishing Parents who bring their children to school in the morning are 75% and below: Significant cause for concern (Years 4-13) before 8.20am in order to be in their classrooms times will be communicated to parents/caregivers at the time asked to leave the class before the start of the school day in order before 8.25am ready to start the school day. Any student arriving of enrolment in the activity. to allow the learning to commence without distraction. The College reserves the right to treat each case individually, but in from 8.20am onwards will be deemed to be late. Parents of general contact will be made with parents by key Student Support students with recurrent lateness will be informed. Lateness will be Length of school year Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a

Attendance staff when an absence becomes a cause for concern / significant recorded on all school reports with the following comments: • Discovery College will be open for tuition the equivalent of 185 • Full-time attendance is mandatory for all students cause for concern. In such cases the student, parents and staff are • 0-4 days – Acceptable days in each academic year. • Years 1-3 students will be monitored by their classroom expected to work together to bring the student’s absence back to • 5-9 days – Cause of concern • Days lost for inclement weather conditions are not required to teachers throughout the day levels that do not cause concern, including by prioritising school • 10 or more days – Unacceptable be made up at the end of the year. • Years 4-13 students will log their arrival using a multi-purpose over other events and activities that may otherwise require the • Information on events/activities will be available on the Smart Card and have attendance monitored throughout student to take leave during the term. Students with significant Students are also expected to maintain an operational swipe card, and College’s annual calendar, the website and through the weekly the day. To be marked on time students must swipe the medical absence may be asked to provide medical certificates. should replace a lost/inoperative card straight away. Concerns over e-newsletter, The Explorer. attendance card readers before 8.20am students repeatedly signing in manually / failing to bring an operational • Parents/caregivers must inform the school via the process Medical appointments card will be followed up with the student and their family. College policies outlined below if their child is absent on any given day or will Students are strongly encouraged to make medical appointments be absent for a longer period. during holiday or after school hours. In the case of unavoidable To view a range of ESF and DC policies and guidelines, • Unexplained absence will be queried via email or a phone call or emergency appointments, parents are required to notify the please go www.discovery.edu.hk > Current Parents > to parents/caregivers as soon as possible College as soon as possible using the absence procedures above. College Policies & Forms.

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Each school will have a contingency plan to cover inclement Emergency Evacuation Emergency Arrangements weather conditions and shall advise parents so that procedures are The signal for an Emergency Evacuation will be the continuous ringing fully understood by all concerned. of the bell. Emergency Evacuations will be carried out in case of fire, Severe weather procedures If the signal is lowered or cancelled before 10.30am, the gas leaks, bomb threats or other emergency situations where it is Rainstorm and typhoon warnings afternoon session of kindergartens will proceed as usual and Schools that lie in areas prone to flooding or landslips will monitor deemed that safety will be enhanced by moving from the school The rainy season lasts from April to September. Parents are the school buses will operate (unless EDB announces that conditions and take the necessary precautionary measures. building to the emergency assembly area, located on the Foreshore. advised to note the following arrangements, which apply in all kindergartens are to close). When in doubt, parents should consult the school website for cases except where students are taking external examinations (see clarification on arrangements in inclement weather. If it is deemed unsafe to use the Foreshore, Siena Park between EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS below). Heavy Persistent Rain When relevant observatory signals are lowered, the emergency Discovery College and Club Siena will be used. Parents and others who The Amber, Red, Black Warnings are independent of other

notices will be removed from websites, indicating a business as arrive at the school will be directed to gather outside Club Siena. Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a Typhoons warnings e.g. landslip or typhoon warnings. usual situation. Before school hours: Lockdown Parents should use radio or television (or consult the EDB website) Rainstorm Action to be taken External examinations The signal for a Lockdown will be the stop-start ringing of the bell. to receive announcements on the closure of schools. Warning System It should not be assumed that the above procedures will hold Other instructions may be given as required. for those taking external examinations e.g. GCSE, A Level or If Typhoon Signal Pre-8 or Signal 8 or above is raised prior to Amber All schools and kindergartens operate as International Baccalaureate Diploma. Lockdowns will be carried out in situations where it is deemed that school hours, all schools will close. Kindergartens and the Jockey usual. staff, student and visitor safety will be enhanced by remaining in Club Sarah Roe School (JCSRS) will close if a Signal 3 is hoisted. Red or Black Please scroll down for information about Parents will be advised about contingency plans for extreme rooms. This could include threats both outside and inside of the school. The pre-8 signal indicates that the observatory expects to raise external examinations. t i on s a n d F ce weather by the schools in their communications to parents on the Signal 8 within two hours, giving schools and families the (i) Before the start of All schools will close for the whole day. If the examination arrangements. Parents are advised to keep these The signal to end the Lockdown will be the continuous ringing of the opportunity to be prepared. school warning is raised at the time your child sets arrangements easily available should such conditions arise. All bell for 3-5 seconds. off for school (s)he should stay at home. schools will follow common procedures for t i on s a n d F ce If a signal is raised while students are travelling to school, the (ii) After students Schools will accept those students who arrive, each session of such examinations. school is responsible for receiving the students and holding them have set off for and retain them until it is safe to allow them to until arrangements can be made for them to return home at an school, but before the proceed home. In extreme weather please do not telephone appropriate time. commencement of your child’s school unless it is absolutely school necessary. In school hours: With the government announcement of the closure of schools, all (iii) When classes are in Schools continue until the end of normal hours Please refer to the ESF or College website. schools are to close. In that situation principals will ensure that safe and session and students are retained until conditions are Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a adequate arrangements can be made for students to return home. safe for them to return home. Emergency Evacuation / Lockdown Discovery College has very robust systems If that is impossible the school will inform affected parents that their Schools will not allow students to return home, including on a in place to ensure the safety of students, children will remain in school until it is safe to release them or until a school bus when a Red or Black Warning is issued. staff and visitors. Practice drills for Emergency Evacuations Hot weather procedures parent or designated responsible adult picks them up. Students will and/or Lockdowns are held each term so that staff and During the summer months the relative heat index is used to determine not be sent home on school buses once a Signal 8 or above has been In these circumstances children may only be released to a parent students know what to do in the case of a real emergency. when the environment for outdoor activities poses an increased risk hoisted. or designated responsible adult if requested by a parent to do so. Schools will not request parents to come to school to collect their These drills are often held without warning in order to gauge for heat related emergencies. The index takes into account both our preparedness and improve our procedures (if necessary). temperature and humidity to determine the ‘relative’ temperature. Lowering of signals: children in dangerous conditions. When a typhoon signal is lowered to Signal 3 (or Signal 1 for kindergartens and JCSRS) or all signals are cancelled, all schools If school buses can be arranged when the relevant signals are will open on the next school day. lowered, then they should run. If not, the school must advise parents (or designated responsible adult) to collect their children from school.

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Medical guidelines possible. Only the nurse administers medicine within the school • Where a parent holds strong views against medical intervention We request the cooperation of all parents to help the school in College Health Professional (Nurse) premises. If your child requires medication in school, please adhere based on religion, s/he must inform the College in writing and maintaining a healthy environment. to the following guidelines: agree with the school nurse on alternative arrangements. The parent must also sign a waiver of the College’s responsibility The College health professional is an integral part of the College 1. A completed Medication Authorisation Form must for not intervening medically as normally required. Discovery Foreshore staff and community. Their role is to provide medical support to be submitted to the school before medication can be

• It is important that parents update all medical information Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a The Discovery Foreshore comprises of two artificially turfed students in the College and promote health in the curriculum. administered. The Medication Authorisation Form is available on Gateway. football/rugby pitches. This has been a joint effort by Discovery for download on Gateway or from the medical room. College, the DB Community, Hong Kong Resorts International Guidelines 2. Only medication prescribed by a doctor will be administered. Allergies Ltd. and DB City Management. Inquiries for the use of this • If there are any changes to your child’s medical circumstances, A note, in English, should be received from the doctor to the Within the Discovery College Community we have several space by sports clubs, community groups, etc., are invited. All these changes should be updated via parent Gateway > effect that it is necessary for the child to take medication individuals with severe allergies. These allergies may lead to bookings are managed through Discovery College. The Discovery Admin > Change Request > Medical Information. during school hours. anaphylaxis. This is a rapidly progressive allergic reaction that is Foreshore is also open for casual use by the community if not • The nurse provides medical emergency intervention and 3. Any medication should be brought to school by the parent potentially life threatening. Common allergens in school aged booked by groups. assistance with incidental injuries such as cuts and grazes. or parent’s representative. It should be delivered personally to students are nuts, sesame products and shellfish. t i on s a n d F ce The nurse does not provide medicine or diagnose illnesses. the school nurse or class teacher. The medication should not As a result the College operates as a complete PEANUT free Discovery Foreshore rules: • Parents should inform staff if they have concerns regarding be given to the bus escort. area. In addition, some year groups, areas or situations may • Everyone entering the sports field must comply with their child’s health when the child comes to school. 4. Medications must be clearly labelled in English with contents, be asked to operate with further restrictions on products

the posted rules. t i on s a n d F ce • Parents will be informed by staff if they consider a child to be child’s name, dosage and frequency. based on the medical needs of adults and students using • No pets, except guide dogs for the vision impaired, are unwell when the child comes to school. Parents should not send 5. Medication will not be sent home with a child. An adult these spaces or involved in these activities. Your support their child to school if they have a temperature over 37.5°C. must collect from the school where there is an excess of allowed on the playing area at any time. is greatly appreciated as it will assist us in ensuring we have • Booking for the use of playing field between the hours • Students should remain at home for an additional 48 hours medication sent. minimised the risk to the students of concern. once the fever and symptoms subsided. 6. The school does not assume responsibility for any reactions of 7am-7pm daily including weekends, must be made in that may occur following administration of medication sent advance through Discovery College. Please contact our office Head lice on 3969 1000. Procedure for attending the medical room from home, nor can there be any responsibility assumed if the • It is important NOT to send your child to school if they are • If a child is slightly unwell in class, the teacher will send the parent does not send sufficient medication. • No food is allowed without prior approval from the College. infested with head lice. • Smoking is strictly prohibited. child to the medical room. The nurse will inform the teacher of 7. A long term medication form is available for download on • Parents should inform the teacher/nurse if their child has head lice. Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a • No drinks, except capped bottled water. their actions. If the child is seriously ill, the nurse can be called Gateway or from the medical room and should be completed • If your child is found to have head lice during school hours, to the classroom. at the beginning of each school year for medications used • No cycling, skateboards or scooters. the nurse will inform you to come and collect them. • Spitting, urinating and gum disposal are prohibited. • If the child is slightly unwell on the playground, the teacher long term, e.g. inhalers and EpiPens. • Once your child has received treatment and all eggs are or assistant on duty will send the child to the medical room. • Participants using the sports area must wear sports shoes. removed, they can return to school. Spiked footwear is prohibited. The nurse will inform the teacher of their actions. If the child is Procedure requiring external intervention / hospitalisation • Be respectful of neighbours by keeping noise levels to a minimum. seriously ill, the nurse can be called to the playground. • When an accident occurs requiring medical intervention Contacting parents • All persons using the field outside of regular booked • The nurse will inform the parents of their actions when necessary. beyond the capability of the nurse, the College will attempt • If a child is unwell or has a temperature over 37.5°C and needs activities do so at their own risk. Discovery College can not • Medical intervention will be recorded by the nurse in Gateway. to reunite parents/guardians and children as soon as possible. to go home, the school will contact the parents/guardians. The be held responsible for any accidents or injuries. Parents will be informed immediately of the situation and will College will not send a child home with anyone, unless a parent or Procedure for administering medicine be advised regarding the next steps. emergency contact has been contacted first. If unable to contact a We encourage parents and physicians to minimise the prescribing • Where a parent is unavailable or cannot be contacted, parent/guardian then emergency contacts will be contacted. of medication to be taken during the school day. Medications decisions on medical intervention will be based on the • It is parents’ responsibility to keep their contact information with will be expected to be given before and after school hours when available knowledge and in the best interests of the child. the College updated at all times.

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parents to transfer money from one child’s account to another (if For further information, visit www.discovery.edu.hk >Current College Business, Operations and Finance you have more than one child at the College). Parents> ESFPayment System

Please refer to the chart on the following page for the suggested Please note that no cash or cheques will be accepted. Facilities rental to name all property including lunch boxes and drink bottles. If items approximate costs per year level to cover anticipated expenses for are not collected within ONE MONTH they will be disposed of. the 2020-21 academic year. These amounts have been compiled At Discovery College we have areas that are available to be from previous years’ activities as a guide. hired for a range of activities, including our library, primary ESF Electronic Payment System sports hall, main gym, Discovery Foreshore (see above), Year Level Suggested Amount Details Year Level Suggested Amount Details

performing arts theatre, black box theatre, swimming pool, Discovery College uses an electronic payment facility to handle all Year 1 $2,000 Pizza Party, swimming, Year 11 $2,500 ESF University Fair, curriculum- Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a Senior Student centre, playground areas, food technology miscellaneous fees (e.g. CCAs, Cobra sports, excursions, camps, curriculum-based field trips, PTA based field trips, community first room, dance studio and classrooms. PTA fees etc). This facility can be accessed via the ESF Gateway on fees and PTA Stationery aid, PTA fees the internet and is used by all ESF/ESL schools. Year 2 $2,500 PYP Swimming Programme, This cost does not include No Boundaries For further information, please contact our Front office on3969 Sleepover, curriculum-based field Year 12 $2,000 ESF University Fair, curriculum- 1000 during office hours 8am-4.30pm or visitwww.discovery. Each student is assigned a personal eWallet account. Discovery trips,PTA fees and PTA Stationery based field trips, PTA fees edu.hk > Contact Us > Facility Hire for more information. College then notifies parents of the cost of an activity and This cost does not include No Boundaries parents can choose one of the three methods below to settle the Year 3 $3,000 PYP Swimming Programme, payment. Camp, curriculum-based Year 13 $10,500 Diploma and Exam fees, t i on s a n d F ce Insurance field trips, PTA fees and PTA graduation dinner, university eWallet: Parents can use Paypal or PPS to transfer funds into Stationery fairs, curriculum-based field Parents should understand that according to the Education their child’s eWallet. During the course of the year payments for Year 4 $3,500 PYP Swimming Programme, trips, PTA fees

Development Bureau (EDB) guidelines, ESF’s group personal t i on s a n d F ce excursions, PTA fees and other expenses will be deducted from Camp, curriculum-based field trips, Overseas Trips (such as No Parents will be informed accident insurance policy covers each student against the balance of the account. The eWallet can be topped up at any PTA fees and PTA Stationery Boundaries, MUN, Drama), before each trip/activity of the accidental death / permanent disability; however, medical time or if you prefer to settle payments as they occur there is no special activities (such as Cobra deadline and how much to expenses are not covered. Year 5 $3,500 PYP Swimming Programme, need to top up the wallet. Choir trips), as well as optional deposit into the ePayment - Camp, curriculum-based field items (such as the Yearbook or eWallet account. We recommend that parents have a fully comprehensive medical trips, PTA fees and PTA Stationery Paypal: Parents can sign up for a new or use an existing PayPal ICAS) cover for their children to cover any medical expenses they may incur. account to pay school issued invoices directly by credit card/Paypal Year 6 $3,200 Camp, curriculum-based field

balance or to add funds to their child’s eWallet account. trips, PTA fees and PTA Stationery We also recommend that parents have insurance cover for any Year 7 $2,500 Camp (HK Hustle), Maths Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a valuables, including laptops, that students bring into the College. PPS: Parents can sign up for a new or use an existing PPS account ebook, curriculum-based Activities Suggested Amount Details to pay school issued invoices directly or to add funds to their field trips, PTA fees and PTA child’s eWallet account. Stationery CCAs $200 per CCA Note that some CCAs may Money & valuables have a higher cost per term Year 8 $4,000 Camp, Maths ebook, curriculum- Students are advised not to bring valuable items or large sums Parental permission is sought from parents before any money is based field trips, PTA fees Cobra $700 per sport A Cobra sports fee is levied of money to school. The College accepts no responsibility for requested and parents are notified for any deduction made from a Sports per sport to cover admin/ personal property brought to school by students. child’s eWallet account. Invoices must be settled in order of issue Year 9 $6,500 Camp, Maths ebook, graphing participation, venue and date. If you have outstanding earlier invoices you will not be able calculator, curriculum-based field referee costs, external to settle later invoices until the earlier invoices are paid. trips, PTA fees coaches, and transport. Lost property Year 10 $2,500 CIS Personal Project, Maths Season two, students will The Payment system allows parents to check their child’s account ebook, curriculum-based field be able to purchase their All lost property will be placed in the lost property cabinet opposite balance, transaction history and top-up records and also allows trips, PTA fees own Cobra kits online. the PTA shop. Items can be collected at any time. Parents are required This cost does not include No Boundaries

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College Business, Operations and Finance Communication

Visitors to the College Thus, former students returned from overseas are asked to Communication is critical in ensuring all stakeholders are informed information available includes the student daily bulletin, MYP/CP/ do the following: of College activities, events, celebrations and direction. This DP courses, units of inquiry courses, homework, single subjects, For the safety of students, all visitors to the College between • request from the Head of Primary/Secondary or VP Primary/ includes what is happening at a class, team, Primary School, other general school activities and current events. Please ensure 8.25am-3pm, including parents, must enter through security Secondary, at least one day in advance, of their wish to come into Secondary School and College-wide level. Every teacher has an that you can log into your child’s Ding! page to keep up to date at the front entrance to the College and proceed to the main school. An email will be sent confirming whether this is convenient. email address published in this handbook. Parents are encouraged with their school work and homework.

reception. • only be in school during the designated primary or to use this to communicate with teachers as well as the diary secondary lunch time: in primary classes from Years 1-5. Prompt communication of a ESF App Visits from former DC students Primary 12.35-1.25pm problem or issue will generally result in its resolution. The ESF App is a mobile application that allows parents to view We acknowledge that when students have been a member Secondary 1.30-2.20pm key information about their child’s school life, including timetable, of DC and then move overseas to another school, they may • on arrival, sign in at the front desk to get a visitor’s pass. The Communication at Discovery College includes: key communications, and calendar. The ESF App, which is being on occasion wish to visit the College and feel the sense of office staff will ask for a member of the Primary or Secondary • College website www.discovery.edu.hk launched after the summer of 2020, is available for download community they had here. As such, we want to honour this Leadership Team to come and say hello at this time • weekly e-newsletter (The Explorer) link from the Apple App Store and Google Play. Comm u n ica while not impacting on the learning of the students • while in the school, adhere to our school rules messaged to parents at the end of each currently in the school. • return the visitor’s pass when leaving week and available on the College DC mail t i on s a n d F ce website The DC mail is the email portal for all Discovery College students. • ESF App This is a Google mail site. A link can be found on Ding!. DC • biannual magazine 視界 (Shi Jie) email addresses provided to students are primarily for school

• student work sent home, communication and should not be edited or changed in any way. t i on including workbooks and portfolios • Three-Way Conferences Other online systems • Student-Led Conferences BridgeU is used to support higher education applications. Other • ongoing online assessments web based systems also play a part in student learning and are • parent information evenings linked from the DC website or Ding! • student exhibitions and presentations • SMS system for use in school closures, typhoons etc. Newsletter • the following online systems: The Discovery College e-newsletter, The Explorer, is produced Co lle g e B usi n ess , Ope r a throughout the week, and sent to families by email each Friday. Gateway The Explorer contains important information about events across The Gateway is a key source of information and communication the College, therefore parents are asked to check the newsletter for functions including student assessment and reporting, at the end of each week to familiarise themselves with news and signing up for activities, booking for Three-Way and Student-Led announcements. Conferences and ESF Electronic Payment System for incidental school expenses. All parents are provided with a username and Staff-parent/caregiver communication password to access this site which is linked from the DC webpage. Successful schooling is based on a strong and trusting three-way relationship between the teacher, the student and the student’s Ding! parents. An essential element of this relationship is regular Ding! is a virtual learning environment (VLE) that is built on the communication that provides quality dialogue about all aspects Moodle platform. It allows the students to connect to the school of learning and teaching. All communication between staff at the no matter where they are in the world (an internet connection school and parents/caregivers is expected to be polite and respectful. is needed, as Ding! contains online course materials). The Grow.Discover.Dream. 37 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 38

Secondary Year August – June Communication Wellbeing The DC Secondary Wellbeing Programme is a specific and 9 I’m a GOAL Let’s build each Why am I Say What? planned means of helping students to value themselves and digger other up not enough? Effective com- others, and to provide the tools to assist them to contribute to Creating goals tear each other Understanding munication and It is the College’s belief that no report, Three-Way or Student- Wellbeing is a core aspect of the world around them. and employing down the emotional personal ex- Led Conference should contain any information that is a Discovery College’s holistic a variety Developing and physical pression allows Curriculum coverage of study confidence aspects of us to stand up surprise to either the student or parent. Any significant education, thus enabling strategies and having an relationships for ourselves improvement, success, academic or behavioural concern should everyone to be the best they There is dedicated learning team time of 10 minutes each can promote understanding can help and appreciate be communicated immediately, discussed and, if necessary, a can be. As a foundational morning and one teaching block per week. an organised of myself and build positive, different ways strategy put in place involving all stakeholders. Visible Wellbeing SchoolTM and healthy others fosters functioning of life and under the guidance All students are in one of six learning teams in their year group lifestyle positive relation- relationships ships of Professor Lea Waters, (D S C V R Y) through which the programme is delivered by the Concerns Discovery College is Learning Adviser and Dean. It is a planned and responsive spiral Individuals or groups should submit their concerns, in writing 10 I have Inner Stop. Ques- Dear Stress Being my best equipping and enabling curriculum that the Deans co-construct with Learning Advisers, Awesomeness tion? It’s my we’re going self (email is sufficient) to the most appropriate person(s), to be students to ‘flourish’ in all Vice Principals and student voice. An under- body to break up Having a clear considered. The concern may be referred on to another person. areas of their lives through the six pathways to wellbeing: Strengths, standing An awareness of Learning a understanding The general rule for most concerns is to follow the process below: Emotional Management, Attention and Awareness, Relationships, The units of work for Years 7-13 are as follows: of personal sexual systems variety of of personal identity and and processes organisational identity can Coping, and Habits & Goals. W ellbei ng on t i on acceptance of can help indi- strategies encourage an Teacher > Team Leader (Primary) or Dean / Head of Year August – June self can create viduals better and mindful individual to Department (Secondary) > Vice Principals (Primary/ confidence understand their practices develop healthy Using the Visible Wellbeing Framework, the development of student 7 Please help I can be a What’s This is me - and success in own beliefs re- can promote habits and Secondary) > Head of Primary/Secondary > Principal > wellbeing is fostered across the College through a considered me get Positive going on in My Passion personal and garding sex and a healthy make responsi- School Council > ESF and aligned programme. All students from Year 1 to Year 13 are organised Detective my body? Diving into academic life develop personal lifestyle ble decisions Creating and Interpreting the Understanding my passion involved in a comprehensive wellbeing programme delivered by boundaries in using personal feelings of myself the changes can provide Comm u n ica All concerns are to be addressed to the school in a respectful classroom teachers, Learning Advisers and outside providers. relationships manner, to provide both staff and parents to engage in open systems and and others helps that happen new learning employing develop my through opportunities and positive dialogue to resolve. The individual/group can expect Primary a variety of peer and school puberty will and a chance 11 This Project is Physical & Emo- Adulting Relationships, their submission to be acknowledged including where possible, The Primary Years Programme prepares students to become active, strategies can connectedness help me to share Personal tional First Aid An awareness sex & the an indication of the time-frame for response (within 5-10 days of caring, lifelong learners who demonstrate respect for themselves facilitate my understand Sustained, Effective commu- of personal world we receipt of complaint). If the individual/group has not received a success myself and self-directed nication and an identity in live in and others. others response within the time frame indicated, they are encouraged to learning can understanding of terms of Understanding generate basic needs can skills, person- the emotional 8 Preparing We’re all in What’s My strengths: send a reminder to the person(s) dealing with it. Curriculum opportunities, whereby the Physical, Social, Emotional creative new help to establish ality traits, and physical for Success this together happening Pursuit of insights and an empathetic and strengths aspects of and Health Education (PSEHE) curriculum is embedded into Units of System and but we’re to us? passion develop a and supportive can help an relationships Inquiry, allow children to develop greater awareness, understanding structures are under pressure Change is Using my deeper under- community individual can help Publicity policy established to Rights, personal inevitable and strengths can and practices related to their own, and others’, wellbeing. standing of my better pre- build positive, ensure success self-worth personal val- help me to strengths pare for the functioning Discovery College is fortunate to be a sought-after College, and and resilience ues determine complete what future relationships as such we often like to tell people about the success of our In addition, a range of teaching practices and programmes are protects us from understanding I enjoy doing programmes and students. This means we may take photos and/ used in Primary to support and develop wellbeing across the six harmful relation- or video of our activities to publish in various forms of media to pathways, such as: ships and builds 12 Organisation Sleep - who Staying Safe Moving out a community is energising needs it? - It’s Party soon? Cost of promote the positive aspects of the College. We want you to be • Friends Programme Timeline of Sleep patterns. Time living. aware that photos or videos of our students taken during school • Restorative Practice • Student Counselling week spent. Physical/emo- Effects on the Where in the activities may be used as part of the promotional or informational • Circle Time Time manage- tional effects of body/brain/ world? Flats, • Explicit teaching of social & efforts of the College or ESF. In the case of outside entities • Peace Talks ment skills deficit family/society. food, friends, emotional skills wishing to use our photos, every effort will be made to contact • Responsive Classrooms If you choose finances and to drink - tips fun parents to obtain permission. for safety. Grow.Discover.Dream. 39 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 40

Year August – June an appointment slip or consistent with the provision of safe and effective care that Relationship management policy visiting the counsellors enables children to have optimum life chances and enter 13 Room/flatmates. Survival skills - Negotiating Sexu- Easy? Money al Boundaries in person). Parents adulthood successfully.” (UK Government) At Discovery College, the quality of relationships across our school Who will have ideal Cash, loans & cards. Adult sexual can access the service community is a strong determinant of our overall success. The traits? Or not and The maze of banking relationships. for their children, or Discovery College has four Child Protection Officers (two Primary, interrelationships between students, staff (teaching and non will bug you? Understanding you seek support for their two Secondary) who work to ensure the wellbeing of students by teaching) and parents must be open, honest and respectful and and your partners’ parenting, by phone monitoring incidences of suspected abuse or neglect, convening needs have the wellbeing of all parties at their core. or by requesting an teams of relevant colleagues to make decisions about student appointment with welfare and making referrals, internally and externally, to specialist All parties, including students, staff (teaching and non teaching) Student support either Katie or Tracey. colleagues in order to support students who are in need. and parents must accept they have a role to play in the Student support is integral to the College’s values and principles in At times a teacher may refer a student to counselling due to an development and maintenance of these relationships. The quality that we are individually and collectively responsible, in partnership ongoing issue that has not been resolved through other avenues. The Child Protection officers are: of these relationships will be reflected in the academic and overall with the family, for the wellbeing of every student. We recognise Primary Secondary wellbeing outcomes for students. that the family is the primary caregiver and holds the responsibility The Student Counsellors work in a range of different ways for the wellbeing of the child. In light of this, we seek to support including providing therapeutic counselling, skills building, Josh Blue, Head of Primary Brian McCann, Vice-Principal All staff are responsible for managing behaviour for all students. and work collaboratively with the family to enhance wellbeing in a advocacy work, group process and in-class support through class [email protected] [email protected] Students must understand that all staff (EAs, support staff and thoughtful and appropriate manner. conferences. They work with a wide range of issues such as self teachers) have the right to question them about any behaviour/ Tracey Chitty, Student Counsellor Annette Garnett , Vice Principal esteem, depression, anxiety, self harm, abuse, eating disorders, actions that are inappropriate. W ellbei ng Parents and students are encouraged to talk with any member of family relationship issues, suicide ideation, anger, boundaries and [email protected] [email protected] the staff if they have concerns. We provide a coordinated structure parenting challenges. Both counsellors operate in a wider network Any member of the school community with a Safeguarding / Child Restorative practices procedures of care for every child to ensure they are effectively supported by a of Hong Kong professionals and are able to refer individuals and Protection concern should contact the above colleagues. We use Restorative Practices to restore relationships at Discovery network of staff. By talking about issues at the early stages their families to wider support and help if needed or requested. College with the intention of resolving issues through a no blame W ellbei ng with the class teacher or Learning Advisor, or trusted adult approach. Restorative Practices means that for any situation at school, many situations and issues can be alleviated and Social workers requiring intervention of staff and/or student mediators we are solutions found quickly. When necessary, there may be more Kate Tse and Kyo Wong are Discovery College’s HK government- working to ensure that all parties: targeted intervention by different professionals within the school funded Secondary School Social Workers. Kate and Kyo work 1. Acknowledge their role in the incident. community such as the Student Counsellor or Social Worker closely with the Student Counsellors and teachers to facilitate 2. Take responsibility for their actions. (see below), Higher Education Counsellor (see HEO), Classroom group work and workshops to alleviate factors that may be 3. Understand the impact of their actions. Teacher, LDT teacher, EA, Secondary Dean, Primary Team Leader, interfering with a student’s learning. Both work with individuals 4. Be part of the solution (where possible). VP and so forth. and groups around issues such as resilience, self esteem and social

skills, and are available through self referrals, teacher referrals To the wrong doer To the victim Student Counsellor and parent referrals. The service may involve long or short term At Discovery College there are two Student Counsellors available, intervention plans according to the student’s needs, together with We’re here to talk about… What did you think when it both of whom are trained teachers and counsellors. Ms Katie Salter is social and emotional factors. Kate and Kyo also liaise with other What happened? happened? available predominantly for the secondary students and their families agencies to develop programmes to increase the range of support What were you thinking What have you thought and can be located on the 4/F as part of the DC Guidance Centre. Ms available. Contact details are: Kate Tse: [email protected] at the time? about since? Tracey Chitty is available predominantly for the primary students and Kyo Wong: [email protected]. their families and her office is located on the LG/F. What have you thought Safeguarding about since? How has it affected you? The Student Counsellors, along with the HK government-funded Social Discovery College is committed to Safeguarding, which is “the What do you think has been Worker, operate as a close team providing student support across process of protecting children from abuse or neglect, affected by what you did? the school community. Students can access the counselling service preventing impairment of their health and development, through self-referrals (i.e. emailing the counsellors directly, filling out and ensuring they are growing up in circumstances

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Wellbeing

To the wrong doer To the victim same outcomes as for other behaviour management, through a • wholemeal homemade pizza similar line of questioning. • wholegrain noodles or rice tossed with vegetables In what way? What’s been the worst of it? • homemade dumplings What do you need to do to A DC Restorative Practice information booklet is made available to • sushi make things right? What’s needed to make things all parents. Please contact the College if you need a replacement. • whole wheat pitas with hummus • boiled eggs – a great protein source How can we make sure this right? • seeds e.g. sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds doesn’t happen again? How can we make sure this Positive health and good nutrition • homemade trail mix What can I do to help you? doesn’t happen again? • brown rice crackers Eating well is good for your mental as well as your physical health. • edamame (soybeans) When stuck Discovery College promotes the serving of healthy whole foods to • avocado dip with vegetable sticks • Was it the right or wrong thing to do? our students to support life-long healthy eating habits, increase • natural Greek yoghurt with chopped fruit • Was it fair or unfair? energy levels for study and help reduce the chances of potentially • popcorn (popped from the kernel – NOT the microwave type) disabling diseases including tooth decay, heart disease, cancer, • What exactly are you sorry for? • homemade oat cookies W ellbei ng • You didn’t answer my question. diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity. Drinks Restorative Practices does not preclude the use of other According to the World Health Organisation (WHO) “Unhealthy To maintain concentration, energy levels and aid digestion it is essential consequences that may be, but are not restricted to: diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to to maintain our fluid intake. The healthiest way to do this is with water.

W ellbei ng health.” The WHO recommends a reduction in our intake of sugar, unhealthy fat and salt. “Evidence indicates the intake of Verbal warnings Loss of privileges Discovery College has many chilled and filtered water fountains located free sugars should be reduced to less than 10% of total energy on various levels around the school that can be used to refill water Meetings with teaching staff Verbal and/or written apologies intake and that a reduction to less than 5% of total energy intake bottles. The use of reusable drinking bottles is also an important step in Students sent home early Exclusion from participation provides additional health benefits. Free sugars are all sugars protecting our environment from unwanted packaged drink containers Parent meetings in events added to foods or drinks by the manufacturer, cook or consumer, and disposable plastic bottles. Avoiding packaged processed food is as well as sugars naturally present in honey, syrups, fruit juices and Referral to appropriate support also helpful in protecting our environment. fruit juice concentrates.” World Health Organisation agencies Parents informed Celebrations Reflections – during/after Exclusion from school Healthy snacks Discovery College does not support high sugar treats in our school for school We encourage students to bring ‘Brain Food’ to eat at school. both health and medical reasons. We actively discourage the bringing Appointment with Student This is whole food that will help nourish minds and bodies. of cakes and lolly/candy/sweets bags for all students at times of Counsellor and/or Social Research indicates that eating fruits and vegetables and healthy birthdays and celebrations. More suitable options include fruit platters, Worker snacks throughout the day isn’t simply good for the body, it’s also vegetable sticks and dips, craft and activity packs. We ask that you be beneficial for the mind. mindful of other family’s food choices. Whole food choices support Bullying procedures our children to develop healthy lifelong eating habits and support • Bullying is the abuse of a relationship. Examples of ‘Brain Food’ includes: learning. Please contact your child’s teacher / Learning Advisor prior to • Bullying is a type of behaviour that needs to be changed. • whole fresh fruits e.g. bananas, grapes, berries, apples, kiwi, organising food or treats for anyone other than your own child. • Bullying is ongoing, unwanted behaviour on the part of the victim. lychees, oranges • fresh vegetables It can take a variety of forms - verbal, physical and cyber, • nuts (note our no peanut policy). Almonds make a great snack therefore, Restorative Practice is appropriate in that we seek the • wholegrain crackers and bread with savoury fillings

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Parents Digital Technologies

Parent information sessions Among other things, PTA fees support the PTA Shop, which is run training if required. Teachers will seek parent helpers at different desktop computers, digital still and video cameras, mp3 recorders by a PTA Coordinator and a team of parent volunteers as a service times of the year and will communicate this to parents as needed. and players, scanners, printers, mobile phones, PDAs, memory Information sessions provide an opportunity for parents to meet to the whole College community. At the start of the academic devices, network infrastructure and the Internet. teachers, see their child’s classroom and gain an understanding of year 2020-21 the shop is open on Mon.-Wed.-Thu.-Fri. from the programme. It is important for parents to attend all information 8.30am-3.30pm, and is closed on Tue. Second hand uniforms will School Council sessions which involve their child/ren. Some information be available on Wed. from 2.30-3.30pm. Our vision for digital and information sessions include overviews of the year’s programme, assessment The School Council of Discovery College is composed of methodology, camps, early literacy and mother tongue. These opening hours may be amended during the course of representatives from ESF, the wider community, parents, teachers literacies and support staff of the College. The purpose of the School Council the year depending on shop operations. Any updates will be Digital and information literacies engages with the DC vision (Grow. is to help the school provide the best possible education for DC Parents are encouraged to ask for assistance and information from announced via the PTA Shop page on the College website (School Discover. Dream.) to support: students. School Councillors undertake their roles on a voluntary their child’s teacher/s at any time during the year. Life > PTA > PTA Shop). • structured and purposeful inquiry basis for a period of three years, and are prepared to share their • investigating, creating, personalising, communicating, knowledge, skills and experience for the good of the College as a Items for sale include: collaborating and organising Parent Teacher Association (DCPTA) • stationery items whole. The guidance offered and decisions made form part of the • being responsible for their own learning P As stipulated in English Schools Foundation (ESF) Ordinance • select hair accessories framework within which the College operates. • digital citizenship a r e nt s guidelines, all PTA fees are mandatory and are collected by ESF on • socks • developing and applying strategies for critical and behalf of individual school PTAs. The mandatory PTA fee for the • exercise books The main responsibilities of the School Council include working with creative thinking, making connections, and applying new a r e nt s P 2020-21 academic year is $450 per family. All families receive the Principal to establish the school’s strategic direction, approving understandings and skills in different contexts correspondence on how to pay this. For enquiries, please call 3969 1069, email [email protected] or visit the curriculum, ensuring that the needs of students are met and • international mindedness www.discovery.edu.hk > School Life > PTA approving the annual budget. School Councils are also responsible • authentic use of technology within learning and teaching The DCPTA is run by a committee of volunteers. Its main function is for the approval of senior appointments, the implementation of • embracing new opportunities where technology can enhance learning to promote and enhance co-operation between parents, teachers effective procedures for staff management and development and, and all College staff for the education and wellbeing of DC students. Parental involvement with the ESF Chief Executive Officer, for appraising the performance The College is a shared environment which includes community, of the Principal. The School Council also advises the ESF CEO and Privacy DCPTA services include: parents and teachers working together to enhance the experiences the ESF Board on issues affecting the school. • organising functions for the College community; and education of the children at Discovery College. Research has Mobile devices and any devices with a camera are explicitly • raising funds; shown that students perform at a higher level if their parents are For further information on the School Council, including Summary banned from any area of the school where privacy may be of • collecting payments on behalf of the College for certain involved in their education. This includes sharing their learning Reports of Council meetings, please go to www.discovery.edu.hk concern, for example, change rooms and toilets. activities and items; through discussion and homework, participating in College events > About Us > School Council. • receiving, and forwarding to appropriate staff members when and being involved in the day to day programmes of the College. necessary, comments, suggestions and ideas from parents and The School Council welcomes your feedback and comments. students; Parents are encouraged to share their skills, knowledge and If you wish to contact any of the parent representatives on the • school buses; experiences with the students of the College. This can be through School Council, please email: [email protected]. For other • providing regular grants to cover teacher requests; regular College support or by attendance on College events and inquiries, you may contact the Principal, James Smith, at • allocating money to the Student Council to support student trips. [email protected]. initiatives across the College; Parent helpers can give support to the College by assisting in the • PTA Shop. classroom, developing resources or working in specific areas such as Digital technologies include all devices used to create, manipulate, the library. Where parents assist class programmes, we ask that you transmit or store images, words, numbers, moving images and commit to regular attendance. The College will provide appropriate sounds. This includes, but is not limited to, laptop computers,

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Digital Technologies

Privacy Benefits of buying through Senco-Masslink • I will inform a trusted adult of any inappropriate contact after • I will not put myself at risk by taking and posting or sending • The laptops will be delivered ready for use with all DC network blocking or taking appropriate immediate action. photos of a sexual or inappropriate nature. Mobile devices and any devices with a camera are explicitly settings, and software can be downloaded via self-service • I will set privacy controls and discuss with trusted adults when banned from any area of the school where privacy may be of • Access to warranty service and support onsite at DC I will think first… I want to create a social networking profile. concern, for example, changing rooms and toilets. • Access to a free loan machine in the case of any problem • I recognise that information in all media has different ratings • I will block and report to a trusted adult, inappropriate (warranty claim, accidental damage, etc) for different ages and I need to be mindful of what is really messages that I receive from others. appropriate for me. • I will tell a trusted adult if anything happens online that Laptop and computer access Students who buy their laptop from other providers or DO NOT • I value the reliability, authority and purpose of information and makes me feel uncomfortable and/or harassed. have the Senco-Masslink APP can buy the three year onsite SENCO know how to recognise the validity of information. • I will not share my passwords with anyone other than a • Students in Years 1-5 will access iPads and laptop and desktop Applecare Protection Plan separately (if your laptop is less than • I value my computer working at its’ greatest efficiency trusted adult. computers provided by the College when required. one year old) online through the link above therefore I will be mindful of what, and the amount, I

D i g t • Students in Year 6 and above will use one-to-one computing. download or install on it. I will think first… • We highly recommend you buy a USB backup drive of at least If you do purchase through SENCO please note: • I understand that not all TV shows, movies, games, music and 1TB to protect your child’s work. 1. Any warranty claim needs to be done at an Apple store I will be a good digital citizen… websites are right for me. I will talk to a trusted adult and come al Tech no l og ies • Students may be asked to help develop and sign essential (not at DC). • I value personal relationships and the emotional wellbeing of up with rules that are suitable for me. agreements that are year level specific about when and how 2. Service and repairs out of warranty can be done at others so I will refrain from harming another person through • I will follow rules about ratings, in whatever environment I may laptops are used. DC at a cost. defamation, bullying, harassing, embarrassment, discrimination be in at the time (school, home, country). and exclusion. • I agree to not download anything illegal, inappropriate or that 1:1 Laptop purchase • I have integrity so I will use technology ethically and responsibly. will damage my reputation. al Tech no l og ies All students enrolling at Discovery College in Year 6 or above are Digital Technologies Responsible Use • I agree to respect other peoples’ work by not presenting it as • I know that not everything I read or see is true, and I will think required to purchase an Apple laptop. This includes our current my own. about whether a source is credible. D i g t Agreement Year 5 students who will be moving into Year 6 next school year • I will be upstanding in times when others are suffering negative • I agree not to download anything or fill out surveys without a and newly enrolled Year 6-13s. Discovery College values the use of technology and encourages online experiences such as cyberbullying. trusted adult’s permission. its use in creative ways to support student learning in safe and • I will not put anything online that I don’t want everyone now The ESF has negotiated very favourable prices and a customised secure real world and online environments. To ensure this occurs, I will keep a healthy balance… and in the future seeing. onsite service plan with Apple and the pricing can be found on the College community needs to be clear as to what is regarded • I value having a balance in my life and will be mindful of the • I will save playing games and social online talk to times outside the ordering portal. This pricing is around 15% below retail and as responsible use. These rules apply to any device, including healthy use of technology. of school except for officially designated times and places. below normal education pricing. Apple’s authorised agent Senco- iPads, iPods, laptops, mobile and smartphones, mp3 players, • I value the trust of my parents, therefore I will gain and • I will respect other people’s property. Masslink is handling the purchases as it does for all international gaming devices, digital cameras, etc. When bringing any digital maintain their trust by demonstrating appropriate access to schools in HK. This agreement allows families to buy up to two device into the College or on school outings, students will abide digital media. I will be a good digital citizen… Apple computers (one laptop, one desktop) each year at this by this agreement. • I will save playing games and social online talk to times outside • I agree not to bully anyone online or on my mobile/smart discounted rate. Students must purchase one complete special of my learning time, and in appropriate/designated spaces. phone by taking and sending pictures or sharing videos, bundle, which includes a special APP (Applecare Protection Plan) Year 10+ spreading gossip, setting up fake profiles or saying cruel/ package with second and third year warranty and allows service I will keep myself safe… Years 6-9 inappropriate things about people. through the onsite Mac Service Centre. • I will be protective of my personal information, security and I will keep myself safe… • I agree to respect the creative work of others by not: privacy and cultivate a positive online presence, e.g. password • I will get the permission of a trusted adult before giving out using cracked software, pirated music or movies and using Visit the special order portal to place your order online: protection, social network sharing, and personal data. any personal information about myself, like my age, last copyrighted materials. www.eduoffer.com/esf • I value my online reputation and those of others so I will be name, address or phone number. • I agree to respect other people’s work by not presenting it as mindful of the content I post online about my friends and • I will seek a trusted adult’s permission before I meet someone my own. myself. in person that I’ve only met online.

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• I will let my friends, family and teachers control their own • I agree to tell a trusted adult if I see something that is Guidelines All school email addresses (@dc.edu.hk) must show the correct digital footprints by not posting videos, photos or information inappropriate online or on my phone. Discovery College will monitor user data and internet access and display name (first name.surname) and not include any emojis. about them without seeking their permission first. • I will respect other people’s privacy and creativity. check the contents of any electronic device brought onto the College premises or on any official College event, including emails Restorative practices and responsible use I will keep a healthy balance… I will keep a healthy balance… and the school’s Google Domain. Curriculum use of the network Where possible a restorative approach will be used to understand • Even though I love technology, there are other things in my life • I understand adults set time limits for online use that make and computer resources takes precedence over non-curriculum use and address the needs of any victim and help the wrongdoer that I’m interested in. So, I will set time limits that are healthy sense for me so that I keep a balanced lifestyle, and then I will including games not related to classwork. understand the impact of their actions on others. This may involve and realistic and then I will follow them. follow them. conferences with other students, staff and parents. In addition to • I understand that adults value my safety above everything else, This agreement covers (but is not limited to) the use of electronic this, other consequences may be implemented. so I will try to help them understand why technology is so devices owned by the College and by students that are brought important to me. onto College premises, or on excursions, camps or other official Consequences

D i g t school functions including computers, laptops, storage devices, For violations stated above, possible consequences are: Years 1-5 digital video and music players, cameras, other recording devices, • confiscation of the device for a defined period; • I will not share my password with anyone other than a mobile phones and organisers. • withdrawal of privileges including online access for breaches of al Tech no l og ies trusted adult. online policy; • I will not give out any personal information, including my Discovery College reserves the right to ensure all student • withdrawal of the right to bring or use electronic devices to the birthday, last name, address, school, picture or phone number. laptops have sufficient space to support learning activities. This College or to College activities; • I will not upload or download photos or videos, or fill out may include the College deleting non-essential games, music • community work for the College outside school hours; surveys, without a trusted adults’ permission. and video files. Under no circumstances should a student alter • payment for cost of repairs. al Tech no l og ies • I will not meet someone in person who I’ve met online without their correct email names. The DC Mail is an important part my parents’ permission. of school life that requires formal standards to be upheld in For serious breaches of rules: D i g t • I will tell a trusted adult if anything happens online that makes communications in or out of school. • suspension or exclusion; me feel upset, sad or not safe. • law enforcement agencies may be involved. Audit of electronic devices and services I will think first… The College reserves the right to audit and use auditing software Year 6 laptop programme introduction – Clickeratti Kids • I will make smart decisions about what I watch, play and send, on any electronic devices brought onto the College premises or In order to develop a strong understanding of the key and will ask a trusted adult if I’m not sure what’s appropriate. on official school events offsite by students. This is either done expectations in the Responsible Use Agreement, students in Year • I will follow the rules my family and school has about ratings. randomly or as a result of teacher request. If breaches to the 6 participate in a yearlong inquiry class led by the Digital Literacies • I will respect other people’s property. above Responsible Use Agreement are found, depending on the Coordinator. The aim of this inquiry is to help the Year 6 students age level, either the PYP, MYP or DP administration is informed, transition into Year 7 and MYP with a sound understanding of I will be a good digital citizen… and the sanctions below may be applied. appropriate, independent use of their new laptops and also to • I will not bully anyone online or on my mobile phone by develop a digital portfolio format they can continue to use in sending pictures, sharing videos, spreading gossip, setting up The school email domain (@dc.edu.hk) is an organisational subsequent years. Clickeratti Kids specifically inquires into what it fake profiles or saying cruel things about people. workspace provided to students and staff for professional/ looks like to be a digital citizen in today’s learning environment, • I agree not to use technology to cheat in games or on learning-related purposes. While it may be used for personal utilising their new laptops and other mobile technologies in a schoolwork. correspondence, users should not regard their school email positive manner. Elements that are explored in depth are: online address as private - email traffic is visible to school administrators safety and security, communication methods, the DC Responsible and the school uses keyword monitoring to identify emails that Use Agreement, design and layout features for good digital may contain problematic content, so as to keep members of our portfolios, and skills needed to create their own digital portfolio community safe. based on inquiry findings.

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Digital Technologies Dress Code Senior student privileges

Digital citizenship education Uniform Exemption for religious reasons will be considered on a case by Years 12 and 13 are in many ways a transition from the somewhat case basis. Parents should write a letter or email the school (Head regimented approach of school life to the more independent DC provides infused learning opportunities related to online safety Our school has the expectation that all students maintain a high of Primary or Head of Secondary) requesting such consideration. nature of university life. At Discovery College, our approach is to and security when using digital technologies. Key resources that standard of appearance both within the College and in public. Any exempted jewellery must not be visible and must be removed treat our Senior students more like adults, with the expectation are used to highlight elements of digital citizenship include the use Students in Years 12-13 are able to wear their own clothes meeting the for PE, sport and other activities where they could potentially be a that they will behave more like adults. Students in Year 12 and of ‘Hector’s World’ (www.hectorsworld.com) with students Years requirements of the Senior student dress code referenced in the Senior hazard. The school is not responsible for the loss of these items. 13 are therefore granted certain privileges that are not given 3-6, which is an online learning environment that aims to educate Student Privileges section. Full and correct school uniform must be to younger students. With privilege comes responsibility. Senior through the use of child orientated interests and tools. At MYP worn by all students in Years 1-11 and items of clothing must be clean, For physical education lessons – Students must wear the correct students must behave responsibly and with maturity at all times, level, developing positive digital citizenship involves ‘just in time’ tidy and clearly labelled. PE uniform (House shirts, skort/shorts) and suitable sports shoes in particular when not being directly supervised by staff. This is education; for example, a project requiring music for a presentation with non-marking soles and short white socks. particularly important in a through-train school where inevitably Senior students are viewed as role models for students in Years can also involve a session of investigating issues surrounding pirating Years 1-11 uniform items • Years 1-6: Must wear PE uniform to and from school on days music, video etc. The polo shirt combined with school shorts/skirt/pants is required for when they have PE classes. 1-11. If a student, a group of students, or a whole year group most school days. Optional uniform items are designed for colder • Years 7-11: Secondary students must bring their PE gear to behaves in an inappropriate way, the College reserves the right The College is committed to strengthening the partnership between weather and/or sports trips outside of the school. During Terms 1 and school and change at school before and after PE. to suspend or withdraw completely any or all of the privileges Dr ess Co de home and school by offering presentations and workshops related 3, students are expected to wear shorts/skirts and polo shirts. outlined below. to online safety and security. The aim is to form positive digital Sun smart – In Primary, a school hat is required to be worn during citizenship expectations that are consistent between home and Skirt/short length outside activities. Years 7-11 students are encouraged to wear 1. Non-uniform Senior students do not need to wear school uniform, but need school, with parents and the school keeping each other informed Length must be appropriate. The decision as to what is an sunscreen and/or wear the Secondary school cap or hat. to abide by the Senior Students Dress Code. Any student who al Tech no l og ies about current positive and negative online trends to be aware of. appropriate length will be determined by the school, however, the breaches the dress code may be sent home to change into more length of skirts (and shorts) should be no shorter than mid-thigh. Non-uniform items – During times of particularly cold weather, non-uniform items may be worn to and from school in order to appropriate attire. If this occurs, the student is responsible for

D i g t catching up on missed work. A student who repeatedly breaches Long sleeve t-shirts – Only to be worn under the school polo shirt provide warmth. Once at school, however, only the official school the dress code may lose any or all privileges. uniform may be worn, regardless of the time of year. Shoes – Uniform shoes must be either predominantly white or Hair predominantly dark (black, dark blue, dark green, etc). Mostly Please note • hair can be worn down but must be tied up as required for bright or fluro colours are not acceptable. Shoes can be any style The College uniform is a set of clothes to be worn to school and health and safety reasons e.g. science, technology; that is appropriate for sports/general school use, and should be on designated school activities. The uniform should be worn in its • ‘natural’ hair colour acceptable; comfortable and safe for walking to/from school and up/down entirety. For example, sandals with the uniform or DC polo shirt • obvious hair colours not acceptable if full head; stairs. Shoes must be worn with short white socks. with casual shorts are not acceptable. Any defacing or altering • streaks acceptable if up to maximum length of 3cm streak; of the uniform is not accepted, and the school reserves the right • neon, bright red, blue, purple colouring not acceptable. Hair – Hair on or below the shoulders must be tied back. Hair must to confiscate any offending garments and require replacements.

be of a natural colour and extreme hairstyles are not permitted. As the uniform represents the College, student behaviour while wearing the uniform is expected to be exemplary. Shirts and tops • strapless tops not acceptable Makeup – Students will be asked to remove any excessive or • no shoestring/spaghetti straps obvious make-up. Only clear nail polish is to be worn. Outside of school hours or designated school activities, students • no visible underwear should change out of their uniform. No students should be outside • cleavage and midriff not visible of the College wearing their uniform on a casual basis unless they Jewellery – The only jewellery permitted is a wristwatch and one • see-through clothing not acceptable pair of SMALL stud earrings, one in the lobe of each ear. No other are with a parent. visible body piercing is allowed.

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Senior student privileges

• no offensive logos to be determined at the discretion of the 2. Non-contact study periods 4. Entry into school 8.25-8.35am and must be punctual. Regular lateness may lead to the College e.g. swear words, racist slogans, violent graphics, In the DP, Higher Level subjects are allocated nine periods per fortnight, Senior students have access to the College from 7.30am, Monday suspension or withdrawal of any or all privileges. advertising logos for alcohol, smoking or illegal drugs. whereas Standard Level subjects are allocated six. Most DP students to Friday, to the study areas outlined above, except the library. After will therefore have nine non-contact study periods per fortnight. CP school they continue to enjoy access to the Senior Student Centre During Block 1 on Days 3 and 8, there will be Learning Team time. The Skirts and shorts students will have a similar number of non-contact study periods. until 8pm. Weekend access to the Senior Student Centre for study programme will be more flexible and informal than in Years 7-11, but • length of shorts and skirts should be no shorter than mid-thigh. During these periods, Senior students are not supervised by staff. purposes is also from 7.30am-8pm, although on occasion an additional attendance at all sessions is compulsory. Activities will include Higher They may choose to go to the library if they wish to do research using classrooms may be available when the Senior Student Centre is used Education Counselling, CAS and Service Learning administration, Footwear library resources. If they wish to work collaboratively in groups, they by other groups. It is important that students using school facilities, Extended Essay and Reflective Project training, personal/social/health • wedges, thin heels, stilettos and flip-flops are not acceptable can use the cafeteria (G/F, 1/F and 2/F) or any outdoor seating space, including outside of regular school hours, take careful responsibility for education with external providers, life skills (e.g. cooking), study skill for safety reasons, e.g. tripping on stairs; except during primary lunch (Period 5). During recess and secondary their behaviour and act appropriately at all times. In particular, Senior training, team-building games and physical activity. • covered toes in DT/Science as required (sometimes essential for lunch, Senior students must share the cafeteria facilities with other students should ensure that they do not use their smart cards to grant Science practicals). year groups as normal. There is a dedicated room in the Senior Student access to students from lower year groups to spaces that are only 8. Exit Pass Centre for quiet study only. While it is possible that this space will available to Years 12-13. The school’s security guards provide an adult Senior students in possession of an Exit Pass are allowed to leave

Makeup occasionally be booked for special functions, it will be available most of presence on the school campus during periods outside the regular the school campus during recess, lunch and their non-contact C O LLE G E LIFE • skin tone foundation the time. school day, and students must be proactive in communicating any periods. Conditions of the Exit Pass are outlined in the Exit Pass • natural looking eyeliner, mascara, lipstick issues or problems to the security guards that may occur out of regular Rules. • obvious eye shadow colour and glitter are not acceptable. Occasionally teachers or students may organise some form of hours. physical activity e.g. a game or general exercise. Participation is Exit Pass rules Jewellery optional but students are encouraged to take the opportunity to 5. Library access • Upon receipt of the Exit Pass form, signed by the student and Dr ess Co de • earrings, necklaces, wrist/ankle bracelets, rings acceptable; to keep active and may use the Wellness Centre at these times. Access to the library via the 3/F entrance is available to Senior parent/guardian, students will be issued with an Exit Pass. be removed if safety is at risk. students through the use of their smart cards during hours the • The Exit Pass can only be used to leave school during lunch and The general rule for non-contact study periods is that other activities library is staffed. The 3/F library door is strictly reserved for the use non-contact periods. Students should only leave at recess if they Piercings going on in the school such as regular lessons for Years 1-13 must of teachers and Senior students. Students must check out books have a non-contact period immediately before or afterwards. • multiple ear piercings acceptable not be disturbed. Any Senior student who disturbs any school activity downstairs before leaving the library with them. Senior students must If a student needs to leave school during lesson time (e.g. for a • facial piercings not acceptable with unruly or inappropriate behaviour may lose any or all privileges. not allow younger students to enter or exit with them when using medical appointment), normal exit procedures must be followed. the 3/F door. Should the above guidelines be breached, the Head • Students must leave the Exit Pass with the security guard when Tattoos Students who are identified by teachers as being behind with their of Library and the secondary leadership team reserves the right to they leave school and collect it when they return. • must not be visible work or who do not submit assessment tasks on time may be withhold the student’s exit pass for an amount of time they deem • Students must return on time for lessons. required to go to the quiet study room during their non-contact appropriate. • Students must arrive to school by 8.20am and attend Learning Physical activity study periods. Team by 8.25am (8.15am for the Year Assembly). The Exit Pass • change of clothes as appropriate for activity; 6. Wellness Centre cannot be used to arrive late to school if the first period is a non- • appropriate non-marking footwear as per other year levels. 3. Absent teachers TThe Wellness Centre is open for Senior students from 7am- contact period. When a teacher of a DP or CP lesson is absent, a cover teacher is 5pm, including during non-contact study periods and across • Students who lose their Exit Pass will not be able to leave school House events not normally allocated. Teachers send work directly to students by secondary lunch. All Senior students are encouraged to make use until a replacement is issued. The first Exit Pass is issued for free • Senior students must wear House colours to all House events email. Students can then do this work in one of the study spaces of this valuable resource. The Wellness Coordinator is available to – for a replacement, a fee of $50 is charged. - where possible, students are encouraged to wear the official outlined above. Some teachers may be happy for students to sit and offer group classes, consultations, and work with individuals on • The school cannot take responsibility for what happens to House shirts. work in the normal teaching room, while some teachers will instruct personal training. students once they leave the school campus using an Exit Pass. students not to come to class. Occasionally teachers may request a While Discovery Bay is a very safe and secure environment, cover teacher, for example to supervise an assessment. In that case, 7. Learning Team students must exercise due care and responsibility. Students are students need to go to class as normal. All Senior students are in a Learning Team and will have a Learning not monitored or chaperoned while off-campus. Advisor, just as in Years 7-11. All students must attend registration from Grow.Discover.Dream. 53 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 54

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• Students leaving with an Exit Pass are representing the College Stationery Should you need to make changes to the arrangements for your Recess and are expected to follow school rules and regulations until child leaving school with less than one working day’s notice, please Open for secondary students only (cash or Octopus). Primary they reach their homes, and at all times if they are returning to The provision of school stationery is determined by the College contact the school directly on 3969 1000 to inform them of the students must bring and eat snacks in the classroom. school. For example, this means that rules regarding smoking, and administered by the DCPTA. A school stationery pack is put change to the arrangements. Any queries on the bus service should language and public displays of affection must be followed. together at the end of the year, and parents will be notified of its be made by email to [email protected]. Ordering • Students must act at all times with cultural sensitivity, remaining contents and the cost involved. Primary and Year 7 students’ parents mindful of our setting in Discovery Bay in Hong Kong, with are asked to pay for the school stationery pack prior to the start of Cafeteria For your convenience and taking into account the requirements many different cultures represented. the year to ensure that the pack is ready for use on the first day. of the different year level groups, this is the system for ordering/ • Any student returning to school who is believed to be under the Secondary students in Years 8-12 need to purchase the relevant Students may bring food from home and/or purchase it from the purchasing food: influence of alcohol or any illegal substance, consumed during items as needed throughout the year. The expectation is that they cafeteria. No food can be brought into the school for students their absence, will be interviewed and possibly sent home to are organised and ready for lessons. If any items are damaged, during the day. Ordering food - Years 1-6 await further disciplinary action. lost or destroyed, they must be replaced at the students’ cost • Students identified by teachers as being behind with work or throughout the school year. Peanuts and peanut products are banned within the school. Step 1 C O LLE G E LIFE who do not submit assessment tasks on time may have their This restriction includes all food brought to school from home. • Go to www.discovery.edu.hk > Current Parents > Cafeteria Exit Pass privilege withdrawn and be required to spend non- In addition to the school stationery pack, a list of stationery items to view the monthly menu and download the enrolment form. contact study periods in the quiet study area.affection must be that students must bring to school on the first day will be made All food, whether purchased at school outlets or brought in from • Alternatively, the enrolment form can be downloaded from www. followed. available in June for the following school year or or parent may home, must only be consumed in the G/F cafeteria, the 1/F café or compass-hk.com/chartwells/en/ > School Area > Discovery • Students must act at all times with cultural sensitivity, visit: www.discovery.edu.hk > Current Parents > PTA Fees & the 2/F deli deck. Exceptions: College > School Menu > Enrolment Form. remaining mindful of our setting in Discovery Bay in Hong • Year 6 students may also use the 2/F deck near the Year 6 C O LLE G E LIFE Stationery. Please be sure that your child brings everything on this • Parents can also enroll through the Chartwells online enrolment Kong, with many different cultures represented. list on the first day of term as these items are not available in the classrooms. system via this website: info.compass-hk.com/dc/survey.asp. • Any student returning to school who is believed to be under classroom. • Senior students may also use the Senior Student Centre. You can contact our onsite Catering Manager Mr. Jay Bilasa the influence of alcohol or any illegal substance, consumed • Teachers may, from time to time, request that students bring [email protected] for any enquiry relating to the cafeteria. during their absence, will be interviewed and possibly sent Buses their lunch to a lunchtime activity in a location other than home to await further disciplinary action. those designated as eating areas. In all instances the teacher Step 2 • Students identified by teachers as being behind with work or School buses are provided by a third party bus company and would provide a written note to the student to this effect. • For Years 1-2, choose one of three options for each day e.g. hot who do not submit assessment tasks on time may have their coordinated by the DCPTA. Information including fee schedule, meal/sandwich/baguettes. These will be delivered to the classrooms. Exit Pass privilege withdrawn and be required to spend free/ available bus routes and enrolment forms are available at Discovery Café (1/F) • For Years 3-6, choose from three ‘hot’ options including one study periods in the quiet study area. www.discovery.edu.hk > Current Parents > Buses. vegetarian choice. Pasta with your choice of sauce e.g. tomato or The café is open daily on the 1/F between 8am–4pm for parents/ béchamel is also available. Each school bus has an experienced bus supervisor who visitors who wish to purchase drinks and food. It is also available accompanies the students in the morning and afternoon where at designated times to secondary students. Daily newspapers are Step 3 primary students are riding on the bus. Each student riding the provided, as are a range of children’s books and toys for those • Students will make the specific choice ON the day, i.e. hot school bus must accept and abide by the Rules of Respect of the families with preschoolers. meals/pasta. This is to alleviate the issue of children changing school. While the buses are run independently by the DCPTA their minds when they see what their friends are having. directly with the bus company, the school reserves the right to deal Discovery Deli (2/F) directly with any issues of behaviour, including excluding students The Discovery Deli is open daily from 10.30am to 2.15pm for staff, Ordering food - Years 7-13 from the service. and at designated times to secondary students. Food concepts such Students can pay for their meal on the day using either as healthy snacks and eat global which consists of food from around cash or Octopus. the world will be available. A self service kiosk will be available for staff and students to pre order and pay using their Octopus cards. Grow.Discover.Dream. 55 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 56

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Smart Cards Year 3 one-night camp at YWCA San Shek Wan, Cheung We believe strongly that the time spent on camp will provide • Refunds are to be requested in writing to the teacher supervising Sha. positive outcomes for your children. the activity, and must be accompanied with relevant medical Discovery College students use a multi-purpose, stored-value Smart certificates in the case of a student withdrawing from the activity Year 4 two-night camp at YWCA San Shek Wan, Cheung due to illness. Card system. The Smart Card is a photo-identity card with other Sha. functions designed to increase efficiency and convenience with Refund policy on school trips/activities • If a student gives no notification of withdrawal or non- respect to day to day functions described below. Year 5 two-night camp at Bradbury Camp, Cheung Chau attendance then no refund will be made. Island. Hong Kong based trips and camps • Refunds will not be made if a student is sent home from the Guidelines Year 6 three-night camp at Sai Kung Recreation Centre, • 50 percent of the total fee minus non-refundable items (such activity due to illness or injury occurring at the activity. Functions accessible through the Smart Card system include: Sai Kung. as accommodation, transport) will be refunded if a student • Refunds will not be made if a student is sent home from the • photo identity Year 7 three-day event in and around Lantau Island and withdraws less than 48 hours prior to the event and the family activity due to disciplinary reasons. • attendance Hong Kong Island. provides notification to the school that is deemed reasonable. • Refunds based on absence due to family reasons will be decided • 100 percent of the total fee minus non-refundable items (such as • library resource issuing Year 8 three-night camp in Sai Kung. upon on an individual basis by the school Principal. • photocopying flights, accommodation, transport) will be refunded if a student • A contingency charge of 7% is applied against all overseas based Year 9 three-night camp in Tai Po (N.B. this camp is run withdraws more than 48 hours prior to the event and the family trips. Contingency monies are used to cover losses, including C O LLE G E LIFE • printing through an external provider). • access to rooms (some Senior students) provides notification to the school that is deemed reasonable. such things as fluctuations in exchange rates. • students can buy a voucher to add value to their Smart Cards Year 10-12 No Boundaries Week (a week-long, off-campus • Refunds are to be requested in writing to the teacher supervising • Any surplus above $100 per student will be refunded to parents. in the library. The minimum top-up amount is $20. This can be learning experience to a variety of locations) the activity, and must be accompanied with relevant medical All surpluses are refunded into students’ eWallet accounts. done before school or at break times only certificates in the case of a student withdrawing from the activity • Discovery College will apply an administration fee of $100 per Our EOTC programme is structured so that these outdoor due to illness. student for all overseas trips.

C O LLE G E LIFE • students have access through the Internet to the current value on the Smart Card and also a record of transactions while experiences get progressively more demanding as the students • If a student gives no notification of withdrawal or non- • Any air travel will include an amount calculated by distance at the school. Ding! > Printing balance (Discovery College move up through the college, and as such, the Year 9 camp in attendance then no refund will be made. for carbon emissions, with the funds invested into carbon- recommends regular checks of this information) particular is designed to build student confidence and resilience. • Refunds will not be made if a student is sent home from the offset programmes. • Note that Octopus is used for payment in the Cafeteria The activities on this camp are of a nature where an external activity due to illness or injury occurring at the activity. provider is required, as DC staff do not have the necessary • Refunds will not be made if a student is sent home from the No Boundaries overseas trips (Years 10, 11 & 12) qualifications. This provider has the appropriate expertise, activity due to disciplinary reasons. • Contingency monies for No Boundaries trips are placed into a • Refunds based on absence due to family reasons will be decided Education outside the classroom (EOTC) experience and equipment to extend and challenge our students, general pool, which is used to cover losses on any particular in order to offer a quality programme that guarantees the highest upon on an individual basis by the school Principal. trip/s. Once this has been done, any surpluses above $100 per Outdoor Education complements and enriches the in-school safety standards. The aims of all the camps are based on: • A contingency charge of 5% is applied against all HK based student are refunded to parents on a pro-rata basis on the trips programme, and all students are required to participate fully • team building and participation; trips. Contingency monies are used to cover losses. where there was no deficit. in the EOTC programme designed at their year level. There are • developing greater self-awareness, acceptance of group and • Any surplus above $100 per student will be refunded to parents. • Discovery College applies an administration fee of $500 per many benefits of outdoor experiences that are transferable to the personal responsibility; All surpluses are refunded into students’ eWallet accounts . student for all No Boundaries trips, which covers: students’ daily lives including self-confidence, problem-solving • facing physical and social challenges with an open mind; • employment of administration personnel specifically for skills, intrinsic motivation, self-esteem, independence and effective • developing confidence and competency in water safety; Overseas trips No Boundaries; communication skills. • developing greater awareness of Hong Kong’s environment; • 50 percent of the total fee minus non-refundable items (such as • reconnaissance trips for following year’s trips including • experiential learning in a safe and fun environment; flights, accommodation, transport) will be refunded if a student flights, accommodation, transport, etc. Proposed 2020-21 Camps • progressively prepare students for the rigours of the No withdraws less than three days prior to the event and the family • printing and photocopy charges; Boundaries programme at Years 10-12. provides notification to the school that is deemed reasonable. • first aid supplies and kits. Year 1 foundation building outdoor activities in and • 100 percent of the total fee minus non-refundable items (such as around DC and Discovery Bay. • Staff adhere to the strictest policies and guidelines on safety and supervision, risk assessment and risk management, flights, accommodation, transport) will be refunded if a student Year 2 one-night sleepover at school. leadership and legal requirements. For further information withdraws more than three days prior to the event and the family please refer to ‘Insurance’. provides notification to the school that is deemed reasonable. Grow.Discover.Dream. 57 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 58

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House system Library lost item. The library offers a seven-day grace period (from invoice thinkers in the research process. Students are also taught the date) for students to return the overdue resources, after which, all principles of academic honesty. Discovery College has five Houses, each made up of vertical The library is central to enriching, implementing and supporting billed unreturned resources will need to be paid for. The cost of groupings of staff and students across all year levels. Siblings are the teaching and learning programme of the College. The library is replacing the book will be deducted from the student’s ePayment The library has a policy document covering collection placed in the same House. The five Houses are based on the five staffed by a PYP Teacher Librarian, a MYP/DP/CP Teacher Librarian account. The book replacement cost is non-refundable if the lost development, donations, challenged materials and censorship. If elements of Chinese creation, namely: (Head of Library) and four library assistants. It is a gateway to access resource is found after the ePayment deduction has been made. you would like to read the full document please contact the Head of Library: [email protected]. 流水 Liú Shuǐ House Water (blue) information in a number of forms - books, magazines, newspapers, Students may choose to keep the resource or donate it back to the and audio and video recordings, as well as online databases and library. Qīng Mù House Wood (green) 青木 resources. Lockers 金属 Jīn Shǔ House Metal (purple) Ding! has a number of links to online resources, most of which 烈火 Liè Huǒ House Fire (red) Library opening hours are: 8am-4.30pm on Monday to Thursday can be accessed 24/7. These include the library catalogue (Oliver), Each student has their own locker. For primary and 8am-4pm on Friday. The library assistants will cease the check our eBook collection (Wheelers), various research databases, students in Years 1-4, these are open-faced and 热土 Rè Tǔ House Earth (yellow) out procedure 10 minutes before closing so please ensure you visit newspapers and digital magazines. The online catalogue can also located in the shared areas. For Years 5 and 6 C O LLE G E LIFE the desk before this time. be accessed by visiting: and all secondary students, the lockers have The purpose of the House system is to: www.discovery. edu.hk > Curriculum > Library. doors. Used effectively, the intention of the • provide opportunities for student leadership and student voice; The library is open to students before school, during lunchtimes, lockers is to reduce the students’ bag weight • provide an opportunity for students from ALL levels of the school after school and during class time. If any primary students would Parents are welcome to join the library as borrowers. We also throughout the day. Students are expected to interact; like to stay in the library after school, a parent/guardian or assigned appreciate parent volunteers. Please see one of the library staff for to provide a secure lock. All belongings should • build new friendships; be placed in the locker. Students are responsible C O LLE G E LIFE caregiver is required to accompany them. Each primary class has a more information. • encourage older students to mentor and care for younger scheduled borrowing time during the week. Secondary students are for any items of value they bring to school. Locker students; able to borrow when they have the need and opportunity. Students The College library caters to a wide range of readers and age security can be improved by getting a good quality lock with a thick • build school spirit; in Years 1-3 need to bring their library bag to borrow resources, and levels. Our primary school library is located on 2/F and secondary shackle (top part) that is around 6-8mm like the example of the • create sense of identity and belonging; students from Year 4 up need to use their smart card to borrow. school library on 3/F. Within each library, resources are located American brand Master lock shown at right. This stops the lockers • promote participation (Years 1-13) and competition (Years 5-13). within different sections according to different age groups. Primary being opened by rotating the latch when locked, which can happen Each year level has different borrowing allowances: students who wish to borrow resources from our secondary school with a lock that has a thin shackle. library must have a request form completed from parents/guardians. Year 1: 3 resources Different resources also have different borrowing time allowances: Secondary students may borrow from both the primary school Mother tongue Year 2: 4 resources library and secondary school library. A separate mature fiction Discovery College believes that mother tongue language Year 3: 5 resources Books (Primary school library collection & collection is available for Year 11s and up. Students in a year group Secondary school library nonfiction) – 14 days lower than Year 11 who wish to borrow from our mature fiction development is crucial to maintaining cultural identity and Year 4: 6 resources Books (Senior fiction & DP literature) – 21 days emotional stability. While we do not offer bilingual programmes, PLAYAWAYS collection must provide a note from parents/guardians. The final Year 5: 7 resources Audio and video recordings – 7 days decision on whether the library will lend the book to the student we do recognise that strength in mother tongue supports Magazines – 3 days students in learning other languages. International schools have Year 6: 8 resources rests with the Head of Library. a special responsibility to recognise and support each and every All can be renewed twice. Secondary Students: 10 resources aspect of language development. The library is proactive in developing information literate students

and supporting an information literate community. The teacher With a significant proportion of students at Discovery College Students who have overdue library resources are unable to borrow librarians teach and work collaboratively with the teachers at the speaking a mother tongue other than Mandarin or English, we until they have cleared their accounts. Lost resources will be billed College as experts in the field of information literacy. Students acknowledge the need to support these additional languages. and sent to students and parents. A $50 administration fee is added learn how to access relevant and appropriate databases, online Discovery College offers support for parent-led mother tongue to each resource to cover the cost of reordering and processing the resources and other sources of information while becoming critical groups where communities of speakers of the same language can Grow.Discover.Dream. 59 | ESF Discovery College Parent and Student Handbook 2020-21 | 60

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gather together to foster the use of the mother tongue as a way of for every sport we offer. Sports for 2020-21 include: wellbeing either within this programme or through outside groups Guidelines developing academic language proficiency as well as emotional and Badminton Basketball Cross-country or providers. Staff offer co-curricular activities, unpaid, in the areas • co-curricular activities should cater to as many students as social proficiency. The focus is developing the listening and speaking of their passion and expertise. possible; abilities of the students to bridge the gap between ‘school’ and Equestrian (supported only) Football Golf • activities offered should link to at least one area of our vision; ‘home’ language. Within the classroom, students are encouraged to Primary aquathon Netball Rugby Student-run CCAs will be offered alongside those led by staff. • most co-curricular activities will be led by a staff member, student use their mother tongue as a tool for understanding and as a way and/or parent; Swimming Touch rugby Volleyball of sharing their knowledge with others. Student-run CCAs are taken by secondary students, usually targeted • activities will be communicated to parents at least two weeks Ultimate frisbee Primary cricket Primary AFL to Primary, and must be approved by the Student Council and have before they start; Music a teacher mentor to provide guidance. Depending on the nature of • all external providers will be pre-approved through an appropriate; the activity, the mentor / a staff member may or may not be present vetting process to ensure the safety of our children; High Performance Student Athlete (HPSA)/Emerging Student Students have opportunities to participate in a range of at the venue during the activity sessions. Student-run CCAs will be • we expect all students to be involved in at least ONE co-curricular musical activities at Discovery College. Choral and instrumental Athlete (ESA) Programme activity during the year; Student athletes in years 7-13 who are participating in sports advertised and costed in the same way as those offered by staff. ensembles rehearse and perform regularly at College assemblies • transport arrangements to and from activities outside Discovery organisations at a National Level may qualify to be supported C O LLE G E LIFE and concerts. We also have excellent facilities for students to All efforts are made to keep costs to an absolute minimum, Bay may require parent assistance. participate in student directed bands. as part of our High Performance Student Athlete/Emerging Student Athlete Programmes. Students who are accepted into the however, we do ask for a small fee to cover basic costs such as programme will benefit from the support of our Athlete Friendly (but not limited to) materials specific to the activity, consumables Instrumental music programme and equipment wear and tear. If items are needed over and above Extra-curricular activities (ECA) There is an extensive instrumental music programme at the College. Coordinator who will work with the student to help them achieve the basic fee, this will be stipulated. Instrument hire is also available for a range of instruments. The goals in both athletics and academics. For more information, please These activities are provided by external providers and by ESF sports. C O LLE G E LIFE demand for places is high and therefore families are encouraged to contact [email protected]. They include sports coaching, clubs such as chess, performing arts All enrolments are completed online by parents through Gateway enrol early. Information regarding this programme can be found on and a range of other activities. Please see the school website for dc.tg.esf.edu.hk. Please ensure your parent login name and The Explorer, Ding! or alternatively by emailing our Head of Music, Requirements for Participation: more information or for ESF Sports activities you can visit password are correct prior enrolment. If you sign your child up Matt Davis, at [email protected]. Participate and maintain position in a Hong Kong national sports www.esf.org.hk/ or call 2711 1280. for a CCA, you are granting him/her permission to participate in programme (HKRU / HKNA / TriHK etc) the activity AND to have money deducted from his/her ePayment ESF Sports after school activities include: Complete DC fitness testing account, should your child be accepted. Once the amount has Sporting opportunities Swimming Football Sports camps & clinics Contribute to the DC Cobra Sports Programme through participation and been deducted, there will be no refunds, so please make sure your There are many opportunities for competitive and recreational sport development child is interested and able to participate in the activity. Basketball Gymnastics Language classes within the College, Discovery Bay, the ESF community of schools, ISSFHK (International Secondary Schools Federation of HK), HKSSF Cost - $120/activity/term (non-refundable) External provider after school activities include: Co-curricular activities (CCA) Please note no make-up lessons are offered due to sickness, (Hong Kong Secondary Schools Federation), HKSRU (Hong Kong Art Dance Schools Rugby Union), HKNA (Hong Kong Netball Association), Co-curricular activities enhance and build on students’ experiences inclement weather, suspension of classes or school closure. Capoeira Football ACAMIS (Association of China and Mongolia International Schools) and learning within the school. The activities offered will link to and HKPSSA (Hong Kong Primary Schools Sports Association). at least one area of our vision statement - Grow. Discover. Dream. Term dates for co-curricular activities are: Chess Club Rugby In achieving this they will support students becoming the best Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Judo Language Classes The sports offered are seasonal and change each term. Information they can be, finding wonder in the world around us and making 14 Sept - 18 Nov 11 January – 25 19 April - 18 June Performing Art Worshop about trials and practices are posted on Ding! as Bulletins with a difference for themselves or others by offering experiences (Tues, Wed), 27 Nov March 2021 (Tues, Thurs, Fri), 23 further information about fixtures, departure and return times to be that may not be able to occur within the taught curriculum. (Thurs, Fri), 30 Nov June (Mon, Wed) found in Ding! > Cobra Sports > Individual Code/s. We encourage all students to become involved in some form of (Mon) 2020 2021 Our aim is to have competitive teams in inter-school competitions regular activity outside of school hours for their general health and Please note that term dates for CCAs differ from academic term dates. Grow.Discover.Dream. 61 | ESF Discovery College

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Bicycles, scooters and skateboards Discovery College encourages cycling as a safe means to get to and from school (i.e. Siena Park) with minimal environmental impact and with the health benefits associated with physical exercise. The ultimate decision and responsibility around students cycling is entirely up to parents. Parents/caregivers of students who cycle or scooter to and from Siena Park have a significant role to play in their safety, including accepting responsibility for their behaviour and safety. All bicycles and scooters must be secured at the bike racks on the Foreshore area, and not in Siena Park or outside Parent involvement is Siena Club. Skateboards are to be kept next to the school guard house.

Discovery College recommends that: important... • only students in Year 4 and above cycle to and from school independently; • any cyclists in Year 1 to 3 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver; • students wear safety-approved protective gear (including helmets) correctly; • students not carry passengers; Key: route to bike rack • students not impair their hearing and/or vision whilst cycling; C O LLE G E LIFE • students use proper hand signals when cycling on the road; • students maintain their bicycles in a safe working condition; give back to your school community • students should have reflective devices on their bicycles; • in bad weather, students are advised to walk their bicycles to school or leave them at home; • bicycles and scooters should be locked during the school day. JOIN THE DCPTA Disclaimer • The school is not responsible for any accident or injury arising from the students cycling to or from school. • The school is not responsible for damage to, or loss of, bicycles, scooters or skateboards.

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