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A YEAR IN DISCOVERY COLLEGE 2024 - 2025
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Having written a foreword to nine successive DC yearbooks, it feels quite momentous to be doing so for the final time ahead of the conclusion of my service as Principal this coming summer. I find myself full of gratitude for the years my family and I have enjoyed here at the College, and for the incredible support of the whole community during what has been the honour of my professional life to serve in this role. It has been a journey towards greater resilience as we have navigated challenges, including a global pandemic; greater coherence as we have embraced our through-school identity; and greater sustainability, as we have worked to ensure a strong footing for the College into the coming years. The yearbook is, as I have remarked in previous editions, a curious text in that it serves both an audience of immediate readers in the year it is printed, and also an audience of future readers who may be looking back many years hence to find their younger selves represented within its pages. I hope that, at
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whatever point you may be encountering (or reencountering) this volume, which has been so skillfully assembled by our wonderful Communications team, that it inspires for you the same pride as it does for me today, in thinking about what it means to be a part of this wonderful community and to have played a role in shaping this joyful year in the life of our College. I wish everyone at Discovery College — our remarkable students, our dedicated staff, our supportive parents, and all our many partners in the wider community — all the very best for what will doubtless be the brightest of futures. Kind regards, James Smith Principal 2 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
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As I reflect on my first year at Discovery College, I am filled with immense pride for our
2024-25 will doubtless go down as a vintage year for Discovery College. As Chair of Council it
students and the incredible friendships and connections they have forged. This yearbook
is a privilege to be involved with the education of thousands of young people who, thanks to
captures not only their remarkable achievements but also the strong sense of community that
their education at our College, go off into the world ready for its challenges and able to offer
defines our school.
leadership and make their society a better place.
Throughout the year, I have witnessed our students support one another, celebrate each other’s
Some special highlights of the year, in which our Council has played a key role, have been:
successes, and build lasting friendships. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, or on the sports field, their collaboration and camaraderie have been truly inspiring.
The work of the Council to support the College’s future. It is wonderful to see that enrolment is growing markedly as more and more families want to join our College, and with the Council’s
MARK JOBLING DEPUTY HEAD OF COLLEGE/ DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE & STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE
This yearbook serves as a testament to the spirit of Discovery College — a place where every
ongoing careful financial oversight we have made major progress this year with the budget now
student feels valued and included. It highlights not only individual accomplishments but also
in a surplus position. Thanks go to all those, past and present, whose efforts have contributed
the collective journey we have undertaken together in the 2024-25 academic year.
to this major milestone, and to the wider community who have supported the College’s growth
I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff, supportive parents, and
over many years.
everyone who has contributed to nurturing this wonderful community. Together, we have
HENRY WONG
created an environment where friendships flourish and students can thrive.
SCHOOL COUNCIL CHAIRMAN
The No Boundaries programme having become a through-school programme for Years 3 to 12, and having returned to a full roster of local international and regional programmes with a
As you turn the pages of this yearbook, may it remind you of the memories we’ve created and
renewed emphasis on China as our host country. The Council has been key to supporting this
the bonds we’ve formed. I look forward to continuing this journey with all of you in the years
important programme and making decisions about how it is structured and facilitated.
ahead. The seamless support provided by members. During the year we have had a number of members Warm regards,
of the Council who have finished their final terms, with new members brought on board. Amid
Mark Jobling
these changes, members have provided seamless, positive contributions to support the College well in areas such as finance and administration, staffing, the student experience, and a variety of other priorities across the year. Our Council give their time voluntarily to help govern the College, and though what they do is generally behind the scenes they play a vital role in everything that happens. I would like to thank all our members once again for their work, which helps everyone in our community to GROW, DISCOVER, and DREAM! Henry Wong Chair of Council
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PRIMARY YEARS. Reflecting on the journey of this academic
agency. It is this humanistic, child-centered
year at Discovery College, I am beyond
approach that places developmental integrity
proud of our educators and incredible
above tick-box outcomes — a philosophy
students! From exhilarating events like the
that I cherish deeply.
No Boundaries camps, vibrant sporting matches against our friends at DBIS and
As we continue to evolve and strengthen,
other Hong Kong schools, to the joyful
our commitment to a child-centered
Primary Production of Alice@Wonderland,
education remains. We are dedicated to the
our calendar has been rich with diverse
path of Grow.Discover.Dream in every way.
experiences that have enriched our students’
Our educators are committed to creating a
lives immeasurably.
dynamic learning environment that helps each student to embody the IB philosophy
We pride ourselves on an educational
by making a difference in the world, and this
ethos that transcends traditional academic
always starts with Primary education.
achievements, guided by the principles of
EMMA-LOUISE
the IB. This year, our students have engaged
Events such as the Primary Swimming Gala,
HEAD OF PRIMARY
in memorable events such as Odd Sock Day
the engaging author visits by Ritu Hemnani
to celebrate diversity and inclusion, Book
and Liz Million, and the spirited Student-Led
Week, Celebrations of Learning, and the
Conferences add to a year of joy. So, here’s
engaging PYP Exhibition. These experiences
to another year of making lasting memories
foster intellectual growth alongside
and impactful learning experiences!
nurturing confidence, self-esteem, and
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Sharing The Planet Plants play an essential role in our world. Who We Are Understanding who we are as individuals and as a community helps us GROW. DISCOVER. DREAM. How We Express Ourselves Imagination inspires people to create and share ideas. How The World Works Structures are designed for a variety of purposes.
What an incredible start our Year 1 students have had to their DC Journey! It has been a delight to witness the children’s growth and the wonderful friendships that have flourished.” Our year began with the “Who We Are” Unit
environment, highlighting their vital functions. They
of Inquiry, where students explored the concept
loved planting their own plants and learning the
of community, focusing on family and school
importance of caring for them. A standout moment
connections. In our first inquiry play sessions,
was our adventure to Hong Kong Park, where the
all Year 1 students had the opportunity to meet
children were thrilled to encounter turtles, marvel at
new friends and teachers, fostering a sense of
the waterfall, and observe vibrant birds in the aviary.
belonging and collaboration. We concluded the year by investigating how
year one.
Next, in the “How We Express Ourselves” unit,
structures are designed for various purposes in
we dived into various forms of expression, from
our “How the World Works” unit. To support this,
art and music to storytelling and movement. We
Year 1 visited the North Plaza to observe different
focused on inspiration and how it influences our
structures. Throughout this unit, students explored
creative processes.
the design process by planning, testing, and
Ms Chloe Higgins Year 1
evaluating different materials. In Term 2, we moved on to “Sharing the Planet,” exploring the essential role of plants
This year has been filled with exploration, growth,
in our world. Students investigated how
and incredible memories. Year 1 teachers are proud
plants support living organisms and the
of the progress of all students.
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CLASS 1.1 Ms Chloe Higgins Ms Mika Jepson
CLASS 1.2 Mrs Amy Beedham Ms Edeline Loo
Asher Amelia Karl Olivia Jake Blair
BENICKY CHEEK CHEUNG CHIU CHUI FENG
Oliver Samara Milla Daniel Jacob Anna
AGARS ALEZRA BOYER CHAN CHAN CHIU
Sung Jae Sophia June Tessa Cheuk Hei Gabriel
KANG KING KWON LAM LEE LI
Siahn Aiden Kushagra Idris Ambrose Athena
CHOI CHOW DWIVEDI FAN FUNG GERBER
Yian Edwin Hedy Anzan Chin Chin Lucas
LI LIN LIN LING NG OLIVIERA TOMAZINI
Maria Amairah Amaya Ava Lucas Adam
GRISHINA HASAN HO-SAM-SOOI JOBLING KU LAM
Luca Aryan Kiaan Reyansh Samara Quinn
POZZEBON RAVI ACHAN SACHDEV SINGH TALWAR TSANG
Josh Amber Toby Adriana Tyler Olivier
LI MA NG NIETO PONS PEAKE RESSMANN
Summer Louise Dorothy James Veselin Ching
TSANG WILLIAMSON WONG WONG YAM YUEN
Pierce Aline Jayden Julia Keaton Jaylen
SUM TRIO VISSER WALSH YASAY-ARDITI ZHENG
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CLASS 1.3 Ms Rachel Smyth Mrs Satu Piipanoja
CLASS 1.4 Mrs Alison Kutrzyk Mrs Georgia Kalozaki
Akshita Vyom Claire Rishaan Saanvi Celeste
ABHISHEK AWASTHI BABIN BAKSHI BATRA CHAN
Ajoy Ayaan Bram Matias Dorcas Hannah
ARON BAWA BENASA CASTRO ORELLANA CHAN CHAN
Ashley Lucy Hannah Alexander Max Elen
CHOW COLL FU HO HOU IOSCO
Tsz Ying Arthur Sungyun Cassian Hunter Zayn
CHAN CHENG CHO CHU DAVIES WORLEY ELBELTAGI
Lachlan Aesha Catherine Twinkle Ashley Kieran
KO KOTHAARE LAI LAU LEUNG O’BRIEN
Johann Tarini Asher Winston Chloe Haley
ENGEL KASHYAP KWAN KWONG LAI LAI
Reyansh Arya Adrian Coen Delta Dean
PADAR PAREEK READ SIN TANG WEEGENAAR
Alba Esse Yu Hong Vigo Enda Arabella
LAM LEITCH LIM LOUIE MA MELVILLE-SMITH
Sienna Holly Harvey Arielle
WHITWORTH WU XIE YIN
Not featured: Aaditya Lucas
Hailey Christopher Naomi Charlotte Aslan Amelia
ONG PAYNE SAVAGE SCHUST TAI TAM
ANAVKAR YAU
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Who We Are Understanding who we are as individuals and as a community helps us GROW. DISCOVER. DREAM. How We Express Ourselves Celebrations reflect the significance of cultures and beliefs. How We Organise Ourselves Systems have been created to meet the needs of the community. Where We Are In Place And Time Looking back at personal histories helps us to learn about ourselves and our families. How The World Works Forces act all around us and impact our daily lives. Sharing The Planet We are part of an environment where living things need each other to survive and thrive.
year two.
What a fantastic year it has been for our Year 2 cohort! It has been a joy to witness the children’s curiosity, open-mindedness, and creativity blossom throughout the year.” What a fantastic year it has been for our Year
As part of our inquiry into “How The World Works”,
2 cohort! It has been a joy to witness the
we visited the Science Museum, where the children
children’s curiosity, open-mindedness, and
enthusiastically explored the concept of forces. A
creativity blossom throughout the year. They have
highlight during this unit was the opportunity for
built meaningful friendships while discovering
students to present their discoveries from their
more about themselves and how to engage in
science investigations to their families during our
meaningful relationships.
‘Celebration of Learning’. It was an engaging and fun morning for everyone!
Throughout the year, our novel studies connected to the Dragon Reading Spine ignited excitement
In the latter part of the year, our inquiry into
as the children cultivated a true passion for
“Sharing the Planet” sparked a sense of wonder
reading and writing. We greatly appreciated our
and inquiry among the students, where they used
Year 2 families coming in for reading mornings
their knowledge to create captivating ocean and
to share their love of reading with the children,
rainforest habitats in our shared area.
which encouraged the children to read at home,
It has truly been a remarkable year filled with
helping us to grow our ‘Reading Tree’ and
growth, exploration, and unforgettable memories
enhance our Dragon’s Tail, intricately connected
for all of us in Year 2.
Mrs Lisa Klatt Year 2
to our reading spine.
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CLASS 2.1 Mrs Lisa Klatt Ms Shaila Subba
CLASS 2.2 Mr Rob Sweet Ms Ceejay De Guzman
Norah Uzayr Gina Emma Alexander Stella
AGRAWAL BIN JAMSHEER CHAU CHEUNG DALY DONATTI FERREIRA
Amaira Jack Aurelia Jinwoo Mia Ryan
BALWADA BRISEBOIS CHAN CHOI GALLEY GARLAND
Tamara Nina Jack Simon Ethan Henri
FEJES FER GALLEY GOMEZ-BERARD GRANT HAHN
Eddie Gabrielle Sami Aarav Haris Sapphyre
HAN HSIAO JOBLING KEJRIWAL KHATANA KOSTER
Rishaan Sofia Advika Neil Sonia Lewis
KUMAR LANG MARRI MOTWANI OZOEMENAM PILLING
Naira Clark Ruben Raquel Camus Leo
SETUNGA MUDALIGE TSAI VERMEIRE VILELA KIM WANG WANG
Jessie Lucas Emma Ray
WAN WAN YANG ZHANGYAO
Riley HONG William HU Viaana JAIN Brooklyn Yui Him LEE Esther LIM Louis MARTIN
Vasco Anna Noah Jonah Tom Lily
MORGANTE NEMKOVA O’BRIEN SAMA SWEET TAI
Jameson Owen Amaira Reynold Priscilla
TAM TANG TULI WONG YU
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CLASS 2.3 Ms Becky Self Ms Sunita Nebel
Aribah Alex Ella Winston Giselle Ethan
AHSAN ALLAN DOMINGUEZ BELL-SCOTT CHEUNG CHOW D CRUZ
Mia Anna Dakota Tung Tung Leo Ona
GRIMES HANNA JELINEK JIANG KUMAR KWAN
Charlotte Edouard Kayla Annabel Kingsley Hannah
KWOK LESAFFRE LEUNG LI LI LO
Eton Shayne Ollie Linus Lewis Finlay
LUI MENG ROSE SHELTON TANG TASKER
Anton Declan Lucas Nova Autumn Nathan
TSANG WRIGHT XIE YANG YUAN YU
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CLASS 2.4 Ms Charlene Cann Ms Tae Eun Kim
Calum Edmond Hailey Mia Henry Colette
CHAN CHEN CHEN DORRELL DREW GAITAN GUERRA
Adam Can Pratyush Sckye Angelika Andras
GAUTUN GUERKAN HATKAR KOSTER LEVIN LI
Kason Stephanie Anya Eric Sophia Eli
LI LINHARES MAK MERLONE MIYASAKA MULLINER
Maile Iliana Finley Neo Amy Ethan
MURAKAMI RIGALOS RYAN SIMPSON STEVENS WONG
Winnie Cyrus Thalia Clarice Kaden
XU YARZI YASAY-ARDITI YU ZHOU
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How We Organise Ourselves Organisations are structured to solve problems and achieve goals. Who We Are Understanding who we are as individuals and as a community helps us GROW. DISCOVER. DREAM. How The World Works Matter exists in different forms which can be changed and used for a variety of purposes. Sharing The Planet Human actions have an impact on the sustainability of the environment. Where We Are In Place And Time Through exploration, people discover and learn about themselves and the world around them. How We Express Ourselves An appreciation of nature can be expressed through various creative forms
year three.
A highlight of the year was our first residential No Boundaries Camp, where students courageously stepped out of their comfort zones, creating lasting memories.” Our learning journey began with “Who We
“Sharing the Planet” emphasised learner
Are” fostering a strong sense of belonging and
action. Students designed sustainable cities
celebrating diversity. Students developed essential
and participated in a meaningful beach
social skills through the UR Strong Friendology
cleanup at Sam Pak Wan, collecting data
program, building healthy friendships and
and understanding human impact on the
resolving conflicts respectfully.
environment. A highlight of the year was also our first residential No Boundaries Camp, where
Our young scientists explored “How the World
students courageously stepped out of their
Works” diving into states of matter with
comfort zones, creating lasting memories.
hands-on experiments and procedural writing. November’s field trip to Crossroads Foundation
Fortnightly assemblies with our Year 4 Buddies
and participation in the DC Box of Hope collection
have strengthened our middle Primary
provided valuable insights into community
community, celebrating student achievements
organisations. Students designed their own
and exploring the Learner Profile attributes. It’s
organisations, demonstrating their understanding
been an extremely rewarding year witnessing
and innovative thinking.
the personal, social, and academic growth of all
Mrs Jo Grainger Year 3
of our Year 3 students.
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CLASS 3.1 Mrs Joanne Grainger Ms Jam Hiran
CLASS 3.2 Ms Deborah Plant Ms Maren Gasser
Sadie Hilary Oliver Manas Aira Yerick
ADCOCK AU CHAN CHAVAN DASH LAKKA FEUNG
Noya Anaysha Olive Ella Bhoomi Scarlett
ADNAN AGARWAL ALFLATT ANNISS ARAVIND CHAN
Aura Annabel Owen Liam Olivia Leah
GUAN HE HO HUR HYNES IOSCO
Harper Ken Charlie Tom Sunny Jayden
CHEUNG CHEUNG FRIEND FRIEND GU KWOK
George Ishan Bria Miles Mina Sean
JACKMAN JAIN JENSEN JOLLY KERLER KIM
Emily Fred Mia Cara Nina Elliot
LI MA NG PANG PARSONS POON
Alisha Isabel Max Lukas Madhuban Tue
KOHLER LEE LI LOHR RATHORE TRUONG
Dilys Lwandle Purav Lucas Jayden Nathaniel
PUGH SHABALALA SINGHVI TANG TONG TROW
Finn Celeste Philip Norah Emma Emma
WALSH WONG WONG YANG YAU YEUNG
Riva Riley Will Heydan Dylan
TSE VISSER WALSH WONG YANG
Not featured: Avi
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CLASS 3.3 Mr Mark Steed Mrs Gigi Jose
Hymn Jan Daniel Jasmine Francisco
CHAN CHAN CHEN CHENG DAROS
Amber Aurele Miya Bianca Harold Faith
GUI GUIOT JI LAU LEUNG LI
Harley Nathan Moayala Gabriel Tai Jayden
LING LIVNE LONGKUMER LUI METZ MOK
Emery Kirstin Aarvi Diya Anna Yue Meng
NI O’DONNELL PANDEYA RAMANI SUN SUN
Samuel Ethan Winston Elvis Vincent Howard
TAU TSANG WU YEUNG YIP YUEN
Not featured: Noorie
BAWA
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CLASS 3.4 Ms Gaynor Asquith Ms Helena Van Der Walt
Daniel Arthur AJ Anya Lok Lam Connor
ARSENTEV BAHLOUL BONNOT BENTLEY CHAN CHAN CHIU
Clifford Roni Isaure Rahil Joanna Reuben
CHOY DANIEL DE CHARETTE DE LA CONTRIE KAPOOR KONG KRYWAWYCH
Jason Jayla Lucas Noah Yu Zhe Roger Ronnie
KWAN LAW LI LIANG LIU LO
Hugo Swara Reyansh Liam Claire Mia
NAIR PAREY SAHANI SCHUH SHI THIRY
Chris Nora Caitlin Twinkle
TSE WEISS WONG YIU
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Where We Are In Place And Time Migration involves challenges, risks, opportunities and change. Sharing The Planet Our actions today influence the health of our planet for future generations. Who We Are The integration of our body systems are integral to our health and wellness. How We Organise Ourselves Communities have systems for the production and distribution of food. How The World Works Investigating and understanding energy allows people to innovate, create and offer solutions. How We Express Ourselves An inquiry to diversity of voice, perspective, and expression through inspiration, imagination, and creativity.
year four.
This year has been a remarkable journey filled with learning, laughter, creativity, and joy. We began with “Where We Are in Place and Time”, exploring migration stories.” Students were captivated as they learned
their expertise in human body systems. They
As we reflect on our journey in Year 4,
about their teachers’ journeys to Hong Kong,
presented their knowledge through engaging
we cherish the memories we’ve created
investigating the reasons behind migration
posters and 3D displays to classmates and
and look forward to the next academic
and the challenges faced. This culminated in a
parents, demonstrating their dedication and
year, where we will continue to GROW,
sharing of their own migration stories, fostering
collaborative spirit.
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a deeper understanding of personal and collective experiences.
In our “Farm to Table” unit, students discovered the processes involved in bringing food from
In our “Sharing the Planet” unit, students
the earth to our tables. A memorable trip to
examined how our actions impact the health
Kadoorie Farm allowed them to learn about
of our planet. They explored their responsibility
organic farming and the crucial role of insects in
for maintaining a healthy environment and
supporting healthy ecosystems.
how collective efforts contribute to a peaceful community. Empowered by their knowledge,
The joy of our first school camp at DC with No
students sought sustainable solutions and
Boundaries was another unforgettable highlight.
engaged in meaningful actions in their
The laughter and excitement radiated as
local surroundings.
students embarked on this adventure together,
Mrs Cindy Alflatt Year 4
stepping out of their comfort zones and A highlight of the year was our ‘Celebration
creating lasting memories and deepening
of Learning’, where students showcased
friendships.
Mrs Cindy Alflatt (Team Leader) Mr David Nangle Ms Alexandra Noakes Ms Emma Cameron Mrs Tanya Inkin Ms Tatiana Baker
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CLASS 4.1 Mrs Cindy Alflatt Mrs Tanya Inkin
Alina Rosie Lewis Quanbie Adeleine Riley
BOYER BRISEBOIS CHAN CHAN DARLING FAN
Polina Kadie Maia Victoria Emilia Juno
FEJES FUNG GAITAN GUERRA HANNA HEATH HO
Joseph Kaito Isha Drew Pippi Teddy
HUANG IKEDA KHANAPURKAR KUTRZYK LIU MCLEAY
Jacob Zariya Sanaya Carmelo Scott Ella
MELVILLE-SMITH POZZEBON SAXENA SERIO SWEET VUKOVICH
Seaton WAN Filip WONG Jayden WONG Irene XIE Aiyana YASAY-ARDITI Scarlette Katrina YAU
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CLASS 4.2 Mr David Nangle Ms Tatiana Baker
Sophie BULTEZ Benjamin CHAN Yee Hing Ariel CHEN Alyson CHEUNG Iris CHIN Kyle CHOI
Kris Hailey Ahrav Kiki Adam Theodora
CUI FAN HARJANI HO HONG LANG
Cassandra Danny Thea Abigail Ava Miso
LEUNG LEUNG LIM LIU OTT PARK
Aaron Yuriko Alvan Celine Gabriel Nathan
SCHERTLE UMIBE WANG WONG WONG WONG
Bella Pernelle Sebastian Yingping Kara
YAP YEUNG YEUNG ZHAO ZHOU
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CLASS 4.3 Ms Alexandra Noakes Ms Tatiana Baker
Aishani Ava Alexander
CLASS 4.4 Ms Emma Cameron Mrs Tanya Inkin
Danny Gabrielle Adelaide
AGRAWAL ALLAN DOMINGUEZ BECHELANE WHELAN BRAGINSKIY CHAN GAO
Tara Linnea Jean-Louis Isabelle Brooke Lea
AHUJA BORTHWICK CHAMPAGNE CHEEK CLAASEN FER
Eshaana Eliyah Daniel Hannah Emily Jiwon
GOYAL HO-SAM-SOOI HUANG HU HUI HWANG
Denise Ruby Lucas Alice Timothy Giulia
GAO GREER GRIFFIN LANG LI MORGANTE
Jude Bernice Katie Cadence Louis Pedro
JOHNSON KWOK KWONG LEE LIU LOMOVTOV DE MORAIS
Emily MURAKAMI Adhithya Viyan PRADEEP Sharvil PRAKASH Ria SAMA Luna SANSOM Ayaan SAVJITH
Nara Stella Elisabeth Ikkyu Bella-Rose Carly
SHEN GUIMARAES SHI SIMON WAKAYAMA WILKINSON WONG
Ena Yash Lesley Alexandra Alberto
Shawn Yetunde Emma Hans Daniel
WONG YOUNG YUE YU ZHANGYAO
Not featured: Guhan
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Nina
SERY SINGH SUM TATE TRUSSO SFRAZZETTO WALSH
Sun Liam Natalie Zhixing Olivia Theo
WONG WRIGHT YAU YE ZHANG ZHENG
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Who We Are People’s cultural background has an impact on their beliefs, values and actions. How We Organise Ourselves Successful businesses meet the needs of their consumers. Sharing The Planet Sustainability of ecosystems relies on maintaining the interdependent balance of organisms How We Express Ourselves Media can be used to influence opinions and choices. How The World Works Scientific investigation leads to understanding of Earth’s systems and cycles. Where We Are In Place And Time Connections between past civilisations and present day societies influence the future.
year five. Mr Jason Edwards (Team Leader) Mr Sean Smith
We started the year by recognising and celebrating the diverse variety of cultures that we have in Discovery College with the unit “Who We Are”.” The year started with a variety of DC staff
In term 2, Year 5 students inquired into ancient
their Year 2 buddies and then at their
showcasing their cultures to the Year 5 student
civilisations and the impact that they have left
parents in the Celebration of Learning
in our teachers’ culture fair. This was then
on modern day societies. This research based
‘Business Expo’.
followed by the Year 5 students sharing their
unit introduced students on how to ask research
learning with our Year 2 buddies in our students’
questions and use a combination of books and
The Year 5 teachers have enjoyed the
cultural fair, which involved sharing traditions,
AI to find information, which they were then
learning and growth of this cohort
stories and food.
required to reference.
over the course of the year and offer them all the best for Year 6 next year.
The next two units of learning were science
In mid March the Year 5 No Boundaries
based and involved inquiring into the various
programme went to Cheung Chau Island.
spheres on the planet. The unit “How The World
Based at the Bradbury camp, this 3 night 4 day
Works” included collecting data on weather and
experience included visiting a pirates’ cave,
demonstrations into the Earth’s cycles, which
orienteering the town, and mastering the
led neatly into the unit “Sharing The Planet”.
climbing and high ropes course. This provided
This unit started with a visit to the Hong Kong
the students with opportunities to grow in
Wetlands to understand how ecosystems rely
independence and make new friendships, as
on an interdependent balance of the organisms
well as developing growth mindsets and self
within them. We used nature to inspire us,
confidence.
learned about the different features of poetry and then wrote our own poems. This culminated
Term 3 involved the popular “How We Express
in our Year 5 Poetry Slam, where poets
Ourselves” unit paired with “How We Organise
performed their own material in the theatre to
Ourselves“. Students were tasked with
their peers.
developing their own businesses that sold a
Mr Jason Edwards Year 5
range of products and services, aimed firstly at
Dr Melanie Williams Ms Fiona Mcloughlin Mrs Begona Montoro Mrs Maddie Stander
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CLASS 5.1 Mr Jason Edwards Mrs Begona Montoro
Tejas Kyle Hudson Christiana Ethan Maya
ARAVIND B.K CHEUNG CHIU DORRELL GARLAND
Jude ADCOCK Saif ALAVI Jenny AN Ka Yuet Harlie CHAN Reanna CHAURASIA Hayden CHEUNG
Issac Sonya Riaan Niko Warren Hazel
HUANG KRASI KUMAR KWAN LEE LEUNG
Jasper Abeer Bar Venceslas Ellie Chris
CHEUNG CHOPRA DANIEL DE CHARETTE DE LA CONTRIE EDWARDS HER
Catarina Logan Rowan Jacob Chloe Conor
LYNCH CASCALES MACGREGOR MO MULLINER NG NG
Lily Lucas Kiara Isabel Haylie Daniel
HUR KIM KLOPPER KRYWAWYCH LAI LI
Anav Rhea Jillian Yana Aayansh Ted
RATHI SHARAN SUNG TONCHEVA VYAS WOOD
Juwon Dexter Aleeza Kavir Valentino Helena
LIM MACHIN MAQSOOD MEHTA MOKGOHLOA OLIVEIRA TOMAZINI
Alexandra Devaan Ethan Logan Jenny
PATOIS SENEVIRATNE SHI TANG XIONG
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LEE
Adrian Gaia Kyson Faaris
YEUNG YEUNG YEUNG YOUSAF
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YANG YEUNG
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CLASS 5.3 Dr Melanie Williams Mrs Bogona Montoro
CLASS 5.4 Ms Fiona McLoughlin Mrs Maddie Stander
Lleyton ALFLATT Anya ARORA Claire CHAN Scarlett Sum Yee CHAN Hamza CHEEMA Max CHIU
Nawfal Faith Aimee Ella Oliver Toma
ADNAN CHAN CHANG CHENG CLELAND HANAFUSA
Jasmine Anna Alexa Yashvi Sky Lonnie
DEPETRO IKEDA ISHMAEL ISERN IYER JAFARI LEE
Sunny Samson Ariana Annie Chun To Megan
HONG HUI KOHLER KUMAR LAI LAU
Ava Zach Rylie Ethan Ryder Hayton
LEITCH LI LIN LIU LIU LO
Skyler Hailey Makayla Ariana Maverick Evan
LEE LEUNG LIANG LUO MCNULTY NG
Yijin Oscar Junghu Joanne Yohan Agastya
LUO MEKNI MIN REN SAVJITH SAXENA
Jayden Akin Isabel Anvesha Lefteris Alessia
NG OZGUR PARKER-HUGHES RATHI RIGALOS SERIO
Jack Beth Preston Cindy Vencent
TATE WANG WONG YUAN ZHANG
Phoebus Scarlet Ellie Fox Carson Darren
SUN TSE WALL WANG XIAO ZHANG
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How We Organise Ourselves Effective leadership can cultivate a shared vision and collective agency within a community. Who We Are Global citizens have certain rights and responsibilities and take action when those rights are violated.
As we close out another remarkable year in Year 6, it’s time to reflect on the incredible experiences and learning journeys we’ve shared. ”
How We Express Ourselves Our unique experiences, identities and passions shape the way we express ourselves.
Throughout the year, our units of inquiry challenged
identities shape our self-expression, while “Sharing
us to explore significant themes. In “How We
The Planet” pushed us to consider the Sustainable
Organise Ourselves”, we learned how effective
Development Goals, advocating for fairness and
Sharing The Planet The Sustainable Development Goals promote fairness and justice in our communities which can lead to informed action.
leadership fosters a shared vision, empowering us
justice in our communities.
How The World Works Investigation is required in order to understand scientific (chemical and physical) phenomena. Exhibition Passion with purpose ignites action which leads to positive and sustainable change.
year six.
as agents of change within our community. The unit “Who We Are” highlighted our roles as global
In May, we showcased our progress and
citizens, emphasising our rights and responsibilities
understanding during the PYP Exhibition. This
and encouraging us to take action.
culminating event embodied the essence of our inquiry-based learning, allowing each student to
In November, we enjoyed a thrilling school camp
dive deep into their passions and share their findings
that set the tone for the year ahead. It was a time
with the community. It was truly inspiring to see
when friendships were strengthened, challenges
how passion with purpose ignited action, leading to
were faced, and unforgettable memories were
positive and sustainable change.
Mrs Jess Worringham Year 6
created amidst the beauty of nature. The Year 6 Team are so incredibly proud of the work Our exploration of “How We Express Ourselves”
the students have put into this year and the personal,
reminded us that our unique experiences and
social and academic growth all have shown.
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Mr Jason Edwards (TL)
Mrs Jess Worringham Mrs Keiko Trimmingham
CLASS 6.2 Ms Emma Knight Mrs Keiko Trimmingham
Romeo CAVALCANTI LAPA Aurora CHAN Brown CHEN Grandt CHONG Daniel Rodygin CORREIA Kieran CORRIGAN
Arjun Myrah Timmy Ari Cirrus Renee
ACHARYA AGRAWAL BASTIANS CHAN CHAN CHAN
Aiden Arya Inaya Sean Hailey Thomas
DAS GUPTA HARJANI LAM LEUNG LEUNG
Joen Hazel Ryan Samarah Eunwoo Ethan
CHAU CHONG CHOPRA CHOPRA CHUNG DALY
Julius Timothy Neerav Ethan Neil Ryan
LI LI MENON NG NYATI PARK
Felix N.j. Jiho Elsa Anton Aksinya
HANSSON HATTINGH KIM LAW LEE LEVIN
Niala-Elle Ginevra Fifi Josie Lucile Laura
SAMA SANSOM STROBL TANG TRAN TRUSSO SFRAZZETTO
Hayley Kyra Tashi Brandon Sophie Anya
LIU MAHTANI MATHUR MAXTED MCLOUGHLIN NGAO
Jaska Amara Kingston Kyran Melody
VIIRRET WEEKES WU WU YANG
Ashton Joe Maya Rudransh Luk Kaydan
O’BRIEN POTTER RAMANI RAMPAL SUARDI TSUI
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CLASS 6.3
Mr Jason Edwards (TL)
Mr Craig Gouk Mrs Keiko Trimmingham
Aayansh Valeria
CLASS 6.4 Ms Claire Kilbourne Mrs Keiko Trimmingham
Ollie Kanisha Elizabeth Max
AGARWAL AGUILAR ANDERSSON ANNISS BHARGAVA BOG BORG
Anya Cavan Louise Ayaan Sara Orlando
ABRAHAM AU YEUNG BAHLOUL BONNOT BAKSHI BERNAL SANCHEZ BISSINGER
Maxim Kaden Owen Darcy Aidan Felipe
BOYER-KRASAVTSEV CHAN CHAN ENGWIRDA FU GOMEZ-BERARD
Ella Austen Jerry Yaavi George Paola
BOAG CHAN CHEUNG CHIDAMBARAM DONG DONG
Maya Rumi Jasmine Lucas Parineeti Phileas
JI KAPOOR LI LIAO LODHA LOHR
Vir Aden Cynthia Luke Tinco Charles
DUTT FUNG HAELLGREN HERBERT-SMITH KUNG LIU
Mike Shanaya Aryan Yuji Amber Anya
NG PRASAD SHRESTHA TSAI TSING WIJEYEKOON
SavanaRae Rania Raphael Faina Emily Sam
MACKENZIE MA MCLEAY NAGDA PARKER-HUGHES POTTER
Stanley Vito Hera Kevin Yong Kayley Hayley
YE YE YEUNG YONG YU YUAN
Albert Lynus Pranita Ava Alice Ocean
RUDALL SAROSI SHAH SZE TSANG TSO
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Reading unlocks a world of imagination, knowledge, and lifelong learning. This year has seen the launch of our DC Dragons Reading Spine. This initiative introduces children to high-quality, diverse texts that spark curiosity and critical thinking and fosters a love for literature. Additionally, the adoption of the Read Write Inc. phonics programme ensures our younger children develop strong foundational skills in decoding and comprehension, empowering them to read fluently and confidently from an early age. By combining these approaches, we aim to nurture confident, fluent readers who not only excel academically but also find joy and empowerment through the written word.
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SECONDARY YEARS. What is important to remember? Maya
year, and these accomplishments serve as a
Angelou, the esteemed American
testament to the dedication of our talented
autobiographer and poet, once said, “I’ve
educators. Whether it’s in academics, Cobra
learned that people will forget what you
Sports, sustainability initiatives, CCAs, or
said, people will forget what you did,
various other areas, I am honoured to work
but people will never forget how you
alongside such an exceptional team.
made them feel.” This sentiment perfectly
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captures the spirit at Discovery College.
To the graduating class of 2025, I extend my
From the moment you step through our
heartfelt wishes for success as you embark on
doors, a palpable sense of community
your next journey beyond Discovery College.
welcomes you, resonating throughout the
You are ready to spread your wings and make
entire building. The profound connections
a positive impact in the world. I look forward
among students, staff, and parents mirror
to hearing about your future successes. Stay
the immense pride and joy we share in our
in touch!
collective identity as a school community. Lastly, I want to congratulate the team This year has been filled with numerous
responsible for this edition of the College
highlights, many of which are chronicled
Yearbook. Many thanks are due for your
in this yearbook. I am immensely proud of
efforts in preserving the wonderful memories
all that our community has achieved this
we are fortunate to experience together.
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The Class of 2031 made a strong
Night with the award-winning flim
start in Secondary this year. We
‘Flow’ was a blast, and we managed
welcomed new members to our
to eat twenty Figo’s pizzas! Through
community as we started the year
all of the fun times, we also learned
off with Induction days focused on
about how to resolve conflicts, how
Connections, Belonging, Wellbeing,
to recognize harm we have caused,
and Learning. We created artworks
and how to rebuild relationships and
in our house colors to commemorate
connections. In our Learning Teams,
our cohort, analyzed chocolate chip
we bonded with our learning advisors
cookies to learn about rubrics, and
as we practiced organizational skills,
learned more about each other
learned more about social media and
through the Humans of DC project.
online safety, and played games on
We designed and built games for
Fridays. We got to know our teachers
our Interdisciplinary Unit Week and
and learned the routines of Secondary
enjoyed wild weather during our
together. We are stronger together,
No Boundaries week away at camp.
Year 7, and I am proud of you. More
Students in our talented cohort shared
importantly, you have put in the
Taekwondo demonstrations as well as
effort, and I hope you are proud of
musical performances from classical to
yourselves. All the best in Year 8 and
classic rock during our assemblies. We
beyond.
chanted “At DC…We Belong!” and held a year-long Rock, Paper, Scissors tournament. Our Year 7 Pizza & Movie
Looking back, we are proud to say that we have accomplished a lot. It has been a cumulative journey of valuable experience and knowledge. Though this year has been challenging, we are, for sure, one more step into our future. Little did we know that the last 6 years in Primary were our foundation years and building blocks to this mega marathon of our Secondary transition. We had fun, learned, evolved through Primary and assumed we had everything scoped out but Secondary has been a huge change yet to be perceived in its fullest. Together, even be it small steps, we are soaring slowly trying to reach our glory and make known our presence. We navigated through the confusion and enormous change and fixated our vision and focus to adapt mode, thus learning to sustain, yet grow in our better form. We incorporated traditions such as House Week, IDU Week, Theatre Performances, Year 7 Pizza & Movie Night, Family Fun Day, No Boundaries Camp and Rock, Paper, Scissors tournaments that not only added enrichment to our learning portfolio but also taught us valuable lessons and created positive memories that would stay with us for life. We took risks and made mistakes. We converted each mistake into an opportunity for new possibilities and solutions and transitioned through changes successfully. I am so proud of my year group and I can’t wait to see what we achieve next! Year 8, we are coming! Liya Prashanth 7.3 and the Year 7 Ambassador Team
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CLASS 7B
Mr Breck Williamson
CLASS 7G Mr Tod Baker
Samuel
AU YEUNG
Juliana
BARRETTO
Aarav
BANSAL
Max
BEEVERS
Matthew
BRECKNOCK
Benji
BRAGINSKIY
Filippos
CUCCAGNA
Jacob
CHING
Chloe
DE PAUW
Celestine
CHOY
Isla
FISHER
Ethan
DENVER
Vihaan
GANATRA
Adhvika
GUPTA
Mila
GLOOR
Kai
HONG
Ellie
HUI
Anika
JAIN
Jiya
HUSSAIN
Chloe
JIANG
Noam
JENSEN COHEN
Sung Gon
KANG
Megan
KONG
Sophia
KWOK
Sam
KUTRZYK
Charmaine
LIU
Joanne
LIM
Amy
LUO
Ian
LIU
Aarav
MALVIYA
Myra
PRADHAN
Sahej
SINGH
Liya
PRASHANTH
Maddie
STEWART
Sonora
SHARMA
Marcus
TO
Jesper
TSE
Allegra
TSANG
Bobby
VAN DEN BORNE
Ariel
WONG
Grace
WAN
Charlene
WONG
Brody
WARWICK
Yin Tong
WONG
Uma
YIP
Jeremy
YAU
Anna
ZHAO Not featured:
Not featured:
Samuel LEE
Mia TUCKER
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CLASS 7P
Mrs Meena Venkatasubramanian
CLASS 7R
Ms Bárbara Rodríguez Montero
Ben
DANIEL
Gloria
AN
Anita
DAWRANT
Varad
BIRJE
Lucas
DURAND
Hailey
CHAN
Audrey
HE
Lina
CHEUNG
Anayaa
IYER
Ellie
DAVIS
Millie
JACKMAN
Jaslyn
DHILLON
Noah
KERLER
Areeb
HASAN
Frederick
LANG
Revaant
JOSHI
Cadence
LAW
Esther
KWOK
Isla
MACHIN
Jasper
LAM
Clayton
MO
Jake Chiu Him
LAU
Aarush
NAIR
Elio
NG
Tanya
PILLAI
Una
OTT
Jia
TOONG
Gethin
PUGH
Peer
VAN AMSTEL
Efe
SEYIDIR
Shaunton
WAN
Wenyu
SONG
Daphne
WONG
Brighten
TO
Sophie
WONG
Kate
WALSH
Herman
XU
Taylor
WONG
Skyler
YAU
Anabella
YANG
Chung Lun
YIU
Daniel
YANG
Johnson
ZHANG
Katie
YU
Kale
ZHOU
Nancy
ZHANG
Not featured: Hudson VALENTINO
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CLASS 7Y
Ms Candice Chen Advik
AGRAWAL
Alina
CHAN
Sophia
CHEUNG
Alex
CLAASEN
Alyssa
CLELAND
Emma
CONNELLY
Wilson
HO
Tamara
KOWLI
Isabel
LEE
Nancy
LI
Lila
MANILAL
Samuel
MARTIN
Season
NG
Jake
ODENDAAL
Salome
POON
Navika
SHRIVASTAVA
Jooho
SONG
Alysha
VINEY
Sean
WAN
Julius
WINSAUER
Venus
WONG
Cherry
YU
Not featured: Alex ODENDAAL Nehan SIDDIQUI
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FIONA TATE YEAR 8 DEAN
In a blink of an eye, we have come to
the Year 8s embrace these challenges
the end of Year 8.
and create precious memories for themselves.
Year 8 is such a special year! It’s a year that signifies growth and
In addition to the new experiences,
maturity — academically, emotionally,
our Year 8s also begin to develop
and physically. The experiences of
their leadership skills-notably, the
academic challenges foster intellectual
creative assembly ideas by our
growth, emotional development
Ambassadors and Student Council
encourages self-awareness and
Reps. The activities of ‘Guess the
empathy, and physical changes lead to
Baby’ and ‘Guess Who’ truly provide
a burst of growth in height.
the chance for the cohort to get to know each other better.
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been presented with a multitude of
Many thanks to those who have
opportunities that help to forge a
helped to make this year meaningful
colourful journey. They have had the
— our Learning Advisors for their
opportunity to build new connections
unshakable dedication, Student
in their new classes, to experience
Leaders for their commitment, and
learning beyond the classroom
Year 8 parents for their ongoing
locally or internationally, as well as
support.
to be involved in school-wide events, such as the Great Bookish Bake Off,
Let’s have another fantastic year in
Cabaret, and meeting the HK Rugby
Year 9!
7s Women’s Team! It’s fantastic to see
Year 8 was a fabulous year, not only for making tons of new friends, but events, trips, and memorable times. It allowed us to have unforgettable times with friends, giving us a chance to Grow, Discover and Dream. Giving us a chance to grow, the “30 Days of Kindness” challenged our kindness abilities. The activities included doing chores without being asked, spending time with family, cheering friends up during tough times, and more spirit-filled deeds. This challenge helped us become more empathetic, ultimately building our character. Then, in November, we had the chance to become independent where we could go on residential and overseas trips from camps in Hong Kong to the villages in China. No Boundaries has proven to be a wondrous experience for everyone. For IDU week, we were assigned to organise a range of activities that allowed us to embrace our hormones, like serotonins, endorphins, and dopamine. In late March, our lovely Dean and student leaders arranged a Year 8 Movie Night, where we devoured pizzas together. We watched MazeRunner, a thrilling and riveting film. It brought laughter and screams in the air, as we enjoyed a great afternoon together. The wonderful support from our Dean, Learning Advisors, and cohort leaders were amazing in forming Year 8 to what we know today. In conclusion, all the activities and support provided us a wonderful time in Discovery College as a Year 8 student. Oskar Tsing and Kairav Singh
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CLASS 8B
CLASS 8G
Ms Aj Lim
Ms Gillian Whittaker
Aarav
BALWADA
Eshal
ADNAN
Rowan
BATCHELOR
Ernest
CHEN
Lorenzo
BEEBE
Isaac
CHEUNG
Tyler
BREMS
Lucie
DECAMPS
Abbey
CHANG
Ariana
GOLABCHI
Petrus
DE WET
Aiden
HIRSCH
Jimmy
HU
Carmen
HO
Sana
IKEDA
Brandon
LAI
Aashmi
JAITHALIA
Joelle
LAI
Charlie
KING
Megan
LEE
Sophie
KWOK
Ethan
LI
Joshua
LAW
Amelia
LLOYD
Jenson Tsz Kin
LEUNG
Chloe
LLOYD
Vincy
LEUNG
Krish
MAHTANI
Caeden
LIM
Ellie
MASON
Isla
MELDRUM
Eva
OBERHOLZER
Erin
MO
Anishka
PARIHAR
Tess
PILL
Gavin
SIN
Saachi
RATHI
Kairav
SINGH
Aariv
TEJPAL
Sofia
TORRESI
Fiona
TSANG
Oskar
TSING
Arthur
WOOD
Not featured: Vanessa LIN
Not featured: David LEE
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Mr Simon Man
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CLASS 8R
Mr Barry Wilkinson
Phoebe
CHAN
Eunice
CHANG
Fiona
CHEN
Jayden
CHENG
Laure
CHENG
Sooan
CHI
Aidan
D'CRUZ
Bru
CURRAS FERRAZ
Andy
DAWRANT
Carissa
FUNG
Ulysse
DEBEAUQUENNE
Summer
GRIFFITHS
Miranda
GAO
Constance
GRILLMAIER
Georgia
HERBERT-SMITH
Aarav
JODHANI
Eve
HUI
Scarlet
JONES
Sofia
KATSANOU
Derya
KAYALAR
Kari
KO
Isabel
LAM
Jaspen
LAM
Steve
LI
Oliver
LOW
Pauline
MANDULA
Cassie
MARGETTS
Terrence
NG
Myra
MUKHERJEE
Harry
PEARCE
Mason
NANTHA
Louis-Julien
SERY
Matt
NG
Serena
SHI
Henrique
OLIVEIRA TOMAZINI
Clara
TOMAZ DAROS
Dening
OUYANG
Diego
VALCARCEL RIVAS
Owen
QUINN
Kavish
WADHWANI
Janet Sotgia
SAVINA
Horace
YEUNG
Kerslan
SUNG
Lesley
YU
Polina
TONCHEVA
Not featured:
Not featured:
Joy QIAN
Arush CHATTERJEE
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CLASS 8Y
Mr Mark Mackenzie Dylan
ALLEN
Kieran
BURROUGH
Joanna
CHANG
Hannah
CHEUNG
Ryan
COLBRAN
Dylan
HAYES
Rishit
JAIN
Alim
KWAN
Dominic
LAM
Shannon
LI
Kiaan
MEHTA
Ellie
PARK
Sara
PIIPANOJA
Vedanth
SHARMA
Jovi
SHUM
Alhan
SIDDIQUI
Ananya
SINGH
Teddy
SUNG
Ollie
TOMLIN
Eamon
WALLACE
Eugene
WONG
Yoonmo
YANG
Hayden
YUAN
Not featured: Amanda CHON
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NICOLA GRANT YEAR 9 DEAN
As we look back on our Year 9
This year has been pivotal as we
journey, it is evident that this year
have further developed our interests
has been filled with unforgettable
and talents with CCAs and all that
experiences and significant growth.
Discovery College has to offer. With
Year 9 has given students the
the choices Year 9 have made, they
incredible opportunity to embark
are stepping into Year 10 more
on overseas trips to places such as
confident and excited about their
Malaysia, Cambodia, and Australia
paths ahead.
for Limitless. All have developed personal and cultural understanding
As we prepare to transition to the
and forged lasting memories. In
next chapter, we carry with us the
school, we have enjoyed our annual
lessons learned, the friendships
movie and pizza night that brought
made, and the adventures shared.
everyone together, fostering
Year 9 has been a year of exploration
friendships and laughter.
and connection, and I look forward to the new experiences that await us
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year. They have not only assisted in running assemblies, but have created excellent extended wellbeing sessions, which have provided the whole cohort with tailored lessons
in Year 10.
Starting Year 9 can feel both daunting and exciting, as you step into a familiar yet uncertain environment. New faces, teachers, and shifting friendships can feel overwhelming at first. In August, Year 9 students experienced a mix of emotions, but as we near the end of the year, we’ve begun to reflect on our growth. Year 9 has been an unforgettable journey, filled with big events like No Boundaries and smaller, cherished moments like cozy movie nights. No Boundaries was a highlight, especially as it was our first time flying. From rock climbing to learning new languages and exploring different cultures, each student faced unique challenges. Split into groups, we traveled to incredible destinations like Malaysia, Vietnam, China, and Cambodia, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Another standout moment was the Year 9 Hunger Games Oscars. Over 5-7 weeks, we worked in groups to create film scenes inspired by The Hunger Games, using props, costumes, and cameras. Despite challenges, we all worked together and created something special. Watching the nominated films in the theatre was a fantastic way to start Term 2! Overall this year has been filled with unforgettable memories. To the students leaving, we wish you all the best. A huge thank you to our Dean, Ms Grant, and our Learning Advisors for their support, making this another successful year! Claire Lee
based upon student voice.
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CLASS 9B
Ms Megan Gibson Vihaan
ABHINAND VELUTHEDATH
Ayson
AU YEUNG
Atharav Pushpendra
Mr Tuomas Viirret Liv
AGUILAR ANDERSSON
Anninka
AHUJA
Shalyn
BISSINGER
BHARAMBE
Ashvin
BOTEJU
Alessandro
CASALI
Livvy
CALTON
Shaina
CHAURASIA
Eric
CHEN
Liliana
CHONG
Chung To Tristan
DAI
Ivan
JI
Jack
DRAY
Cheuk Wai
KWAN
Summer
FORTUNE
Youngjun
LEE
Audrey
GODFREY-PATERSON
Sveva
MALTA
Frida Ruby
GREEN
Aarna
MANAKTALA
Lucy
HONG
Ishika
MOGANTI
Emma
JANKE
Nivya
NITI
Kian
KLOPPER
Thomas
O'NEILL GUERRA
Royce
LAI
Mahek
SHAH
Harper
LYONS
Ananya
TIKHE
Kai
LYONS
Benjamin
TSANG
Jennifer
MASON
Mateus
VILELA KIM
Ushnik
ROY
YAU
Mio
SAKAMAKI
Vladislav
VELMOZHKO
Moreland
YIP
Ava
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CLASS 9G
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CLASS 9P
Mr Alastair Mack
CLASS 9R
Ms Patgee Szeto
Scholastica
CHAN
Mikail
ALAVI
Zoya Bushra
CHEEMA
Jude
BAILLIE
Marcus
CHEUNG
Daniel
BOAG
Elaine
HUANG
Ethan
CHAN
Hendrick
HUANG
Lawrence
CHEN
Claire
LEE
Prisha
DAGA
Harry
MCLOUGHLIN
Russell
HO
Hazel
NAGDA
Ho
LEE
Sakura
PANCKHURST
Natalie
LEE
Aiden
PARKER
Sonia
LEE
Akshath
SALWAN
Evelyn
LI
Desmond
SAROSI
Joey
LI
Nagarjun
SETHUNAGAMUTHU
Jayden
MAXTED
Saisha
SONI
Lilia
MEKNI
Tishapa
TRINH
Zunaira
NAWAR
Lam Lam
TSANG
Selene
NG
Jun
UMIBE
Lindo
SHABALALA
Ethan
WANG
Leo
SHAN
Megan
WONG
Sancia
SHIVGAN
Sophie
YEUNG
Nandini
UNNITHAN
Ryan
YICK
Sofia
VUKOVICH
Max
ZENG
Emily
XIN
Sophia
YEH
Not featured: Oliver STROBL
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CLASS 9Y
Mrs Courtney Coll
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Maria
BERNAL SANCHEZ
Yannis
CHAN
Austin
CHEN
Kyla
EDWARDS
Sam
ENGWIRDA
Angie
HO
Aaron
KHANNA
Caylie
KWONG
Cheuk Chi
LAM
Emma
LAM
Dorothy
LIU
Lance
MAK
Louis
MA
Ayaan
MANILAL
Olive
MILNE
Yat Katie
SOONG
Adrian
TAM
Lana
TRIMINGHAM
Leonhard
WINSAUER
Anna
WONG
Jacey
YEUNG
Kaylie
YEUNG
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SARAH ALLEN YEAR 10 DEAN
As Year 10 students start to conclude
remarkable success in HKSSF and
their journey in the Middle Years
ACAMIS volleyball and football events.
Programme (MYP) and prepare for Year 11, they have made significant
Additionally, scholarship students
strides. This year was packed with
organised local community
enriching experiences, both abroad
tournaments, forging connections
and close to home. Through the No
with Discovery Bay International
Boundaries programme, students
School (DBIS). Cultural immersion
ventured to Taiwan, Malaysia,
trips, particularly those focused on
Thailand, and Vietnam, gaining
Mandarin-speaking cultures, enriched
invaluable cultural insights. Locally,
students’ language skills. Many began
they explored nature trails, embraced
considering their futures, actively
music creation, and pursued their
applying for scholarships and
artistic passions.
engaging in career fairs, fostering relationships with the Higher
The Secondary production, A Night
Education Office (HEO).
at the Cabaret, along with the Recital
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Evening and Ensemble Evening,
This year culminated in a vibrant
showcased the incredible talent
end-of-year celebration, our quiz
within our community. Theatre
night. Heartfelt thanks to the
captains supported the Primary
Year 10 Learning Advisors, student
production of Alice@Wonderland
ambassadors and student council
highlighting their leadership and
for their support during Ms Prosser’s
passion. Our scholarship students and
maternity leave. It has been a pleasure
sports captains excelled, achieving
to work with all of you. Wishing everyone the best in Year 11!
Year 10 has been an exciting adventure for our cohort. Our student body has truly taken every opportunity seizable and made the year so memorable for us all. From our class and learning team activities, Christmas party and Cobra sports opportunities, other school events and performances such as our ‘Night at the Cabaret’ performance, to an ACAMIS football trip and our recently reinstated No Boundaries overseas trips, Year 10 has shown such amazing commitment and dedication to everything they set out to achieve. The ambassadors and teachers of Year 10 really see the growth of our positive relationships with one another, finally stepping over this border to really see what everyone is passionate about in their own sense. As in previous years, we have always encouraged people to show their talents, and it really feels that we have built a safe and supportive environment this year. I am so honoured to be part of such an amazing and talented group of students and watch them Grow, Discover and Dream every day of this year, as well as seeing them share about the opportunities they are given and honour what they have achieved in every single assembly. Thank you so much for the amazing year, we are all so excited to see what comes next for our cohort in the final year of MYP after the summer, and what wonderful things you will all do next year. Thank you to our Learning Advisors, Ms Prosser and Ms Allen for your support, guidance and care this year. We appreciate all you do. Rory Berry (Year 10 Ambassador)
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CLASS 10B
CLASS 10G
Tasha
BATCHELOR
Vihaan
AVASTI
Owen
BENTLEY
Chloe
CHE
Ben
BROOMFIELD
Isla
GRAINGER
Lindsey
CHA
Dhaanvi
GUPTA
Aden
CHAN
Jason
JIANG
Timmy
CHENG
Tesla
LEMKE
Lehja
DE WET
Tiger
LIM
Wesley
HOI
William
MACMILLAN
Ashwin
HOTCHANDANI
Rose
MORRISON
Akifah
JAMSHEER
Arshi
SHRESTHA
Abby
KING
Thomas
SUN
Jaxson
KLATT
Diana
TSAI
Alex
LUHMAN
Joanna
XIONG
Mikail
MAQSOOD
Aesha
YBEMA
Tirus
PAK
Marcus
YEUNG
Verabella
TSANG
Yahvi
YOGESH
Christina
WARWICK
Elsa
ZHAO
Mrs Tania Tasker
Mr Gwylim Richards
Not featured: Candy ZANG
Not featured:
Chi Hui PAU
Rex LUI
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CLASS 10P
CLASS 10R
Mavis
CHAN
Mannoa
ANDRIANNE
Harriet
CHONG
Jonah
CHAN
Ariel
DAWRANT
Joey
CLIFTON
Ewan
DEBEAUQUENNE
Eiliyah
HANAFI
Natalia
HUNG
Jet-Li
JONES
Polina
KRASI
Defne
KAYALAR
Gladys
LI
Jaydon
KOUNG
Tony
LI
Mina
KUNG
Thomas
LOW
Claudia
LEUNG
Seth
PERERA
Olive
NG
Brennan
QUINN
Lola
RAPHAEL
Parth
SANE
Hugh
SUH
Olivia
SAVCHENKO
Vili
TURAGAIVIU
Arsh
SOOD
Javier
VALCARCEL RIVAS
Jeff
TONG
Caffrey
WANG
Ella
WANG
Winston
YANG
Conan
XIANG
Eric
ZHANG
Sahana
YOGEESWARAN
Emily
ZHENG
Constance
ZHANG
Mr Steve Naughton
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Mr Tom Lee
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CLASS 10Y Mr Chris Ryan Noah
ALLEN
Rory
BERRY
Vansh
BHATIA
Alex
CHAN
Faye
CHAN
Charli
CHITTY
Thomas
CONNELLY
Charlie
GREER
Angus
HO
Thomas
MARTIN
Marino
NISHIZAWA
Veera
PIIPANOJA
Rishabh
RISHII
Joowon
SONG
Harry
TOMLIN
Lily
TRIMINGHAM
Jayden
WRIGHT
Chicco
ZHANG
Not featured: Caryn MAN
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JOHANNA GOODLAD YEAR 11 DEAN
As the school year comes to a close, I
formal was a beautiful culmination of
find myself reflecting on the incredible
our time together, filled with joy and
journey we’ve shared over the past
memories that will last a lifetime.
four years. It has been a privilege to serve as the Dean for such a talented,
Thank you to all student leaders (Formal
compassionate, and driven group of Year
Committee, Ambassadors, Clubs/
11 students. Together, we’ve experienced
Sports and Student Council) for your
unforgettable moments, from the Hong
commitment to building our community.
Kong Hustle, cultural food exchanges,
Thanks to the Learning Advisors, Student
and enlightening trips overseas, where
Support Team and all caregivers at
you embraced new cultures
home. Your guidance, patience and
and perspectives.
encouragement of Year 11 has been and will continue to be a pillar of support.
We all knew Year 11 would be challenging, but this? That was unexpected. As we step into the Diploma Programme and Career-related Programme, it’s essential to reflect on our journey here. With the end-of-year formal, personal project, work experience, and mock exams, this year has been jam-packed! Choosing subjects was stressful, but the taster sessions and ongoing conversations helped immensely. Whether opting for the Diploma Programme, the Career-related Programme, or courses, everyone showcased their unique interests through their choices. Among all the events, the overseas No Boundaries trip stands out as a highlight. From Malaysia to Taiwan, we immersed ourselves in new cultures and engaged in meaningful community engagement while having fun.
Throughout this year, I have celebrated
year eleven.
your growth in learning. The Personal
I am incredibly proud of all we have
Project was challenging and you learned
accomplished, not just academically but
the importance of taking initiative,
also in the way you have supported one
respecting deadlines and setting
another and contributed to our school
achievable goals. I witnessed some
community. As you embark on your
impressive products, and through the
Diploma years and beyond, remember
year was very proud of the increased
the qualities you’ve shown—kindness,
work ethic displayed in class. Your
fairness and resilience. Always remember
creativity and dedication during
the importance of being an Upstander.
work experience week showcased
This will guide you in all of your future
your potential and readiness for the
endeavors. I can’t wait to hear about the
challenges ahead. The end-of-year
positive impacts you will make.
As this academic year wraps up, we celebrate completing the Middle Years Programme. In the face of change, we’ve matured as a cohort. This year has prepared us for the future, which may be unpredictable, but I believe we can handle whatever comes our way. With two more years ahead, there’s still so much to accomplish and many memories to create. A big thank you to our teachers, parents, and peers for helping us reach this point. Special thanks to our Learning Advisors, Mr Hansson, Ms Mitchell, Ms Fong, Ms Horogoda, and Mr Rydeard for your support. And of course, thank you, Ms Goodlad, for your tireless work as our Dean since Year 8, for supporting and helping us whenever a challenge occurs. We appreciate everything that has been done for us! Nadia Selivanova (Student Council)
Wishing you all the best in your next chapter, and please stay in touch!
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CLASS 11B
CLASS 11G
Daniel
CHEUNG
Will
CALTON
Amber
CHOI
Nathan
CHANG
Alexis
DE LA GRANDIERE
Aarav
CHATURVEDI
Marie
DEMUYNCK
Unai
CHUNG MOMBIELA
Ian
HO
Erik
COLPAERT
Arya
HOTCHANDANI
Chung Kin Kameron
DAI
Athan
IU
Chung Ming Morgan
DAI
Ofir
JENSEN COHEN
Osiris
GARCIA
Riley
KLATT
Elie
HU
Horus
LAI
Kaylee
KIEW
Heng Yung
LIEW
Dana
KIM
Marta
MELCHIONI
Nadia
SELIVANOVA
Theo
NGAO
Artem
SLONETSKII
Stephanie
RODRIGUES
Yi Yin
TAM
Emma
ROSSOUW
Jonah
THOMASSON
Lincoln
SCHMIDT
Lucia
TORRESI
Mahirr
UPPAAL
Inka
VIIRRET
Daren
WONG
Not featured:
Davina
WONG
Luzia LU
Andy
YE
Ms Rosie Horogoda
Mr Daniel Hansson
Rachel LUI Lucy NG
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CLASS 11P
CLASS 11R
Charlie
CHANG
Giulia
BASTIAENS
Eugene
CHONG
Riya
BHANDARI
Lucas
CORRIGAN
Kavish
BHARGAVA
Lucia
GIMENEZ-REYNA CASTILLO
Panya
DASARI
Louise
GRILLMAIER
Ashley
HU
Laura
KIRK
Hailey
KWOK
Joli
KWONG
Driss
LAVAUD
Loring
LI
Kyla
POWER
Merel
ROOKMAAKER
Dima
SHYLO
Tiara
TANG
Alessandro
TEMPERINI
Hriday
USRETAY
Ms Natalie Fong
Saisha
GOGIA
Natalie
GRANT
Claudius
KATSANOS
Aryaman
KUMAR
Alice
LIN
Sean
LIU
Raphael
MAUFFREY
Trisha
PILLAI
Benjamin
SAAVEDRA
Danny
TEN BERGE
Joanna
THOMPSON
Mali
TRINH
Vihaan
TRIPATHI
Catherine
WANG
Alex
ZENG
Mr Kevin Rydeard
Not featured: Constance HO
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CLASS 11Y
Ms Jane Mitchell
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Zeke
AHMED
Yona
BENSADON
Meher
CHOPRA
Gustav
DIMBLAD
Ryo
ENGELER
Zen
ENGELER
Mahi
JHAVERI
Chloe
KEANE
Ishaan
MANILAL
Nikunj
MATHUR
Loren
MCKENZIE
Zoe
MEECHAM
Noah
MICHISHITA
Alexander
NOLENS-LIU
Isabella
ODENDAAL
Aidan
O’GRADY
Laura
STILLER
Zak
SUARDI
Adelyn
WALLACE
Junmo
YANG
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CLAIRE NEALE YEAR 12 DEAN
I can hardly believe that you are
forged some lovely and enduring
halfway through your programmes
friendships. I’m astounded at your
and courses! It seems like yesterday
enthusiasm around community
that your main cause of concern
and service projects. The period
was stressing out over what to wear
simulator was a huge success
on the first day of Year 12! Fast
in raising awareness during
forward to now, I can clearly see
International Womens Week. I
how your priorities have changed!
have never seen such an engaged
You all have a clearer understanding
and packed audience, eager to
of what needs to be done to be
see male teachers and students in
successful in your senior years. I see
pain! Your active participation in
study groups popping up in the
sporting events and other CCAs
SSC and the library and I see the
showcases the variety of interests
commitment that you are showing
you have. Music, art, theatre, and
towards achieving your goals. Your
the numerous CAS projects that you
kindness and generosity in sharing
are involved in, are all a testament
your knowledge and helping others
to your wide ranging interests.
does not go unnoticed. So let’s celebrate the end of Year 12
year twelve. 114 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
As well as working hard, I also
and embrace the challenges of Year
know that you are a yeargroup
13, which will be your final year at
that likes to have fun and achieve
the college. Let’s pull together and
in other areas. The No Boundaries
support each other. Let’s make the
trip (your last), was a huge success.
next year, the best ever!
This year marked a significant milestone for our year group as we started our journey in the IB DP/CP programmes. It was a year filled with challenges, growth in knowledge, and amazing experiences. Transitioning into such a rigorous programme, we immediately learned the amount of time, effort, and practice we had to put in to benefit our future. One of the highlights for our year group was the No Boundaries initiative. Students from our year had the opportunity to explore different cultures and countries like Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Malaysia, and more! Each trip offered students the opportunity to engage in service projects in local communities and allow students to form new friendships. This trip is something that each Year 12 will never forget, considering it was our last No Boundaries trip during our time at DC. Through the beginning of this journey we all rose to the high academic demands, whilst also celebrating small wins and achievements. As we navigated through the beginning of this journey, our year group consistently maintained a positive spirit and attitude towards any challenges or hardships that were faced. We approached schoolwork and challenges with optimism and support for one another. We are excited to continue this journey and form new skills and connections and have an amazing time through our DP/CP journey together. Samaira Sehgal (Year 12 Ambassador)
You broadened your minds and
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CLASS 12B
CLASS 12G
Aadya
ANAVKAR
Csombor
BALOGH
Rysa
BAHRI
Tinny
CHENG
Rui
BEEBE
Kaari
DE SOUTER
Jibin
CHA
Vyom
DUTT
Tammy
CHENG
Arthur
EPHGRAVE
Kasey
CHIU
Luke
GRAINGER
Jenna
GLOOR
Atsuhiro
HAYASHI
Jeremy
HSU
Maya
HIRSCH
Sophia Zi Yuan
HUNG
Luke
INKIN
Sherene
LAI
Milan
KADDOUH
Kate
LI
Chloe
KIM
Austin Yu Xuan
LUO
Jovi
LAI
Justin Yu Rui
LUO
Brianna
LAU
Amaya
MANTEL
Sebastian
LYONS
Pranav
MENON
Alex
MAK
Samaira
SEHGAL
Sarah
SCHMIDT
Advait
SETHI
Shresth
SHARMA
Shiven
SONI
Benzino
VASU
Jonathan
WEE
Mark
WONG
Jasmine
YEUNG
Mr Eugene Tasker
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Ms Danielle Veilleux
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CLASS 12P
CLASS 12R
Yutong
CHEN
Ananya
BHANDARI
Brandon
CHEUNG
Harrison
BOZNOS
Andy
CHIU
Ally
CHAN
Rico
CHOI
Sophie
CHOW
Yega
CHUNG
Nathaniel
CLIFTON
Stephanie
FONG
Kenta
HALL
Vivian
GAO
Harry
HODGSON
Ella
HENDERSON
Nathan
KAMADINATA
Yu Dam
JANG
Varvara
KISELEVA
Injee
KANG
Mark
KOUNG
Manuela
MENDONCA MARKOVITS
Malhar
KULKARNI
Katie
PARKER
Donna
LEE
Gabriel
PIVET WONG
Tiffany
LEUNG
Zaira
SALDANHA
Jack
MA
Jovi
SUNG
Greta
PAPINI
Reese
TAN
Elsa
TANG
Emma
THOMPSON
Neel
TONAPI
Noor
VAN AMSTEL
Bella
WONG
Bonnie
XIANG
Eric
XIN
Mr Jonathan Simpson
Ms Monica Hwang
Not featured: Isaac HUMPHREYS
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CLASS 12Y Ms Amy Yang
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Hannah
BOLTON
Xander
BOZNOS
Darin
BURTSCHER
Sophie
CHENG
Jorja
CHITTY
Yannie
HO
Amitabh
JOSHI
Alisia
KAYE
Lucy Weiyi
LI
Phoebe
MORLEY
Jorge
ORIHUELA SANZ
Nathan
PARKIN
Kai
RANDALL
Jacob
SMITH
Pearl
VALENTINO
Joey
WAI
Adrian
YEUNG
Roxanne
YEUNG
Ava
YU
Joy
YU
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VANESSA VIIRRET YEAR 13 DEAN
We have arrived at an incredibly
varied. Personally, as their Dean for
significant time in the students’ lives.
the last six years, I have found this
Some of the Year 13s have been at
group to be respectful and kind
DC since Year One, many joined us in
with a good sense of gratitude
MYP, and a few even arrived at the
for the opportunities they have
start of the DP/ CP. It is my hope that,
had. They look to the future with
as they reflect on their time here,
excitement and have worked hard
students feel proud of all they have
to place themselves in a position
achieved, whether it be academically,
where they can make choices about
creatively, athletically, or in raising
what lies beyond school.
awareness about issues close to their hearts.
I have gained so much by being their Dean and will always think
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I also hope they are able to
fondly of them. I would also like
recognise and appreciate the many
to extend my gratitude to their
experiences they have embraced
teachers, and especially their
throughout the years, ranging
Learning Advisors, who have been
from school camps to participation
an essential and positive part of
in the school musicals and plays,
their school experience.
having their art works displayed at exhibitions, travelling overseas
As our chapter of school comes to a close, I am truly saddened to leave behind this amazing community of students, teachers, and staff who have made this experience so special and that I will never forget! It has been a special journey, during which our year group has grown together — always showing unity, kindness and support. In particular, the past nine months, which have brought many challenges, revealed the strength of our community spirit: we helped, motivated and encouraged each other, every step of the way. But none of this would have been possible without our dedicated teachers who have been extremely supportive in the DP and CP time — they supported us not only during class but also offered extra teaching sessions and personal guidance. They showed us that they genuinely care — not only about our academic success but also about us! I believe that our exceptional experience has prepared us very well for our next exciting chapter — not only academically but also personally. I hope each of us will bring a piece of the DC spirit wherever we go — sharing our values with new communities not only in the years ahead but also for many years to come. Carl Loeffler
for No Boundaries, representing the school in international sporting events, dressing up for the Book Week parade — the list is vast and
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MEET OUR GRADS 2025
NICK BROOMFIELD
NOAH CHANG
BO YAN CHENG
YANG YANG LEE
ALEX MCKENZIE
ETHAN MO
DANIEL PANCKHURST
YUKI TANAKA
I feel like a balut
Full time athlete-student, putting up numbers in both worlds
What do you call a group of PNGs? A JPEGMAFIA!
“Success isn’t earned, it’s nepotism” — Yuli Verheijke
“But the complexity and the gray lie not in the truth, but what you do with the truth once you have it.” — Benoit Blanc, Knives Out (2019), Rian Johnson
It’s time to go — AFTV Claude
Before you criticise someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way when you criticise them, you are a mile away from them and you have their shoes.
I walked the painful road of IB without an ACL.
TIM COLPAERT
NEFERANE DAWELBAIT
JASNOOR KAUR
PRATISH VYAS
JOSHUA WINKELMANN
HANNAH WONG
DEFNE AKKOK
RAGHAV CHANDIRAMANI
A person who thinks all the time has nothing to think about except thoughts.
Credit the setter.
“May the flowers remind us why the rain was so necessary” — Xan Oku
Time is relative and so is my punctuality
Brought the broom
Hopefully this is the end to “are you so-and-so’s sister?” YES, YES I AM.
Forever 开开心心
Raghav “Raghav Chandiramani” Chandiramani.
RHYS KENDALL
JEFF LAI
RAYMING LAN
LEWI COHEN
KAITLYN GRANT
TYLA GREEN
ANTHONY GROOT-BALTINK
JADA HO
Would You rather. be left on a cliffhanger, Or
“Fate guides the willing and drags the unwilling” — Cicero
Thank you for everything.
“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill
“You never should have told them. Never, never tell them. Try and remember that. Never tell anyone anything ever. Never tell anyone anything again.” — Ernest Hemingway, The Garden of Eden
Grow. Discover. Dream.
“You must expect great things of yourself before you can do them.” — Michael Jordan
My arms were too short to box with God so I 3D printed new ones.
Ms Akina Lam, 13D
Mr Line Atonio Turagaiviu, 13R
Mr Matt Davis, 13S
Ms Holy Yoong, 13V
Mr Steve Bolton, 13Y
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IRIS HU
OWEN HUMPHREYS
CLAIRE KWONG
LOU LANGERMANN
ENYANG LIN
ALEXANDER MACMILLAN
IYANA PAVRI
DYLAN POWER
YUET SOPHIE SOONG
KACEE TAM
I don’t think my sleep schedule is ever going to recover from this
Cookie Shlortz got me feeling like Lord Farquaad
I can finally save $15.8 from DB03R
“Better late than never, but never late is better — Drake
Did not succumb
“Can you guys please respect my class and stop eating” — Ms Leung 2025
Talk less. Smile more.
Despite everything, it’s still you.
My hair color changes depending on my mood
Kacee, you chose an academically challenging subject, so now you are being academically challenged.
NICOLE RODRIGUES
DEA SAH TELI
DANIEL SERCOMBE
MEDHANSH SHRIMALI
ELVIS CHOI
IRENE JIMMY THEKKEKARA
YULI VERHEIJKE
DUNCAN WONG
JONAS WONG
KAIZER BANERJEE
Don’t gotta worry about dinner, I ATE
Grow. Discover. Dream.
4/4
High school graduation is the moment you realise that the light at the end of the tunnel was just a train
Don’t be prisoners of the past, become a pioneer of the future.
It hurt, it was painful. I don’t ever want it to end.
Life could be a dream, or perhaps a roller coaster, after tossing caps, face forward towards the future, follow your true ambitions.
You’re not the Jonas Wong I was looking for
“We think a flower on a cliff is beautiful because we stop our feet at the cliff’s edge unable to step out into the sky like that fearless flower” — Aizen Sosuke (Tite Kubo)
WAIYAN CAROLINE HUANG
HANNAH KAMADINATA
CRYSTAL KO
SEAN LAVIGNE
HUGO LUI
LEO CHEN
DENNIS CHEUNG
HUNTER CLAUSEN
EDISON FUNG
LARA GAETA
There’s always room to grow
Thank you to all my teachers for their support and for never marking me down due to my illegible handwriting.
Life is said to be a balance of highs and lows. I don’t want no balance
I had to put my grades up for adoption because I couldn’t raise them.
30 words or less
Preoccupied with a single leaf you’ll miss the tree. Preoccupied with a single tree, you’ll miss the forest. Don’t be preoccupied with one spot, see everything in its entirety effortlessly
“Success is 1% inspiration, 98% perspiration, and 2% attention to detail.” — Phil Dunphy
I wonder what happened at Y11 science class..
“You guys, I’m like really smart now, you don’t even know.” —Kelly Kapoor
心之所向， 忠于理想
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“Well my stomach aches and my palms get sweaty, must be a High School” — Shrek the third
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DIEGO GIMENEZREYNA CASTILLO
ISLA HAN
MEI-LI NAIRNE
EMILY O’NEILL
PRANSHU PRAKASH
AXEL DIMBLAD
DARREN LEUNG
CARL LOEFFLER
KYRA MANAKTALA
ADRIAN PANG
“It tastes like promotion!”
My favourite number is 15
So athletic I turned recorder playing into a contact sport.
“Watch a sunrise at least once a day” — Phil Dunphy
Don’t take life too seriously. It’s not like anyone makes it out alive.
“I refuse to answer that on the grounds that I don’t want to.” — Harvey Specter
“I don’t do ifs, buts and maybes; I do absolutes.”
I’m not going to lie, I still don’t know what the quadratic formula is.
“Not an end, but the start of all things that are left to do” — Wasteland, baby! — Hozier
Slow motion better than no motion
MAHIRA PRAMONO
FRAN SIGSTON
SOPHIA SMITH
RENEE TUNG
NICOLE WRIGHT
JAE WON PARK
RIYA SAHA
CONNOR SCHUERMANN
ANANYA SHRIVASTAVA
TVISHA VALAKATI
Just thug it out and you’ll be #optimistic
I survived?
Yo! HOLD MA POODLE!
You should stop pressuring yourself with unrealistic expectations on how perfect you should be and learn to appreciate yourself more often
Don’t give up on your dreams. Keep sleeping.
“Reality should follow through on what I think it is going to do.” — Allie Brosh
“Slow down you’re doing fine, you can’t be everything you want to be before your time” — Billy Joel
Learnt more reading big nate
Zombies eat brains, I am safe
The real lesson? Surround yourself with the people that bring out the best in you.
PATRICK XIN
YASHASVINI AGARWAL
KRISH BHANDARI
PRISHA BHATNAGAR
ARTUS DE LA GRANDIERE
JONAS WONG
EDWARD ZHENG
Honesty is the CEOs annual bonus. For the rest of us, to rule the game you gotta game the rules.
I put the pro in procrastinate
Not enough yeast in the world for the amount of bread I’m about to make.
“We didn’t realise we were making memories, we just knew we were having fun” — Winnie the Pooh
“Here we go!” — Fabrizio Romano
Still don’t know what an adjective is
观棋不语真君子，落子无悔 大丈夫 -
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LIFE IN SECONDARY.
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SECONDARY LIBRARY. 144 | Grow. Discover. Dream
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DC Chamber Orchestra
Matt Davis (Conductor), Megan Gibson (Flute), Joseph Tadeo (Tuba).
GETTING INVOLVED.
Back Row:Alex Mckenzie, Aariv Tejpal, Gavin Sin, Akshath Salwan, Emily Zheng, Marino Nishizawa, Chloe Kim, Ella Wang, Ethan Li, Krish Bhandari Middle Row: Megan Gibson (Leader), Jospeh Tadeo (Leader), Annabel Yang, Johnson Zhang, Charmain Liu, Ellie Park, Sooan Chi, Joanne Li, Eugene Wong, Emma Lam, Steve Li, Ava Sze, Matt Davis (Leader) Front Row: Ena Sery, Hazel Leung, Hailey Leung, Sara Bernal, Sophie Wong, Lleyton Alflatt, Vincent Zhang, Ariana Lou, Austin Chan, Amy Luo, Ocean Tso Seated: (Cross Legged): Emily Hui, Alyson Cheung, Theo Zheng, Hailey Fan, Celine Wong Not Pictured: Donna Lee, Edward Zheng, Ivan Ji, Juwon Lim, Frederick Lang
HEO Ambassadors
Susie Blomfield, Terence Man & Dharya Puri Back Row: Vyom Dutt, Alex Mckenzie, Axel Dimblad, Elvis Choi, Tim Colpaert, Tvisha Valakati, Nathan Kamadinata, Dharya Puri (Leader) Middle Row: Terence Man (Leader), Claire Kwong, Jasnoor Kaur, Yu Dam Jang, Pratish Vyas, Rysa Bahri, Brianna Lau, Prisha Bhatnagar, Susie Blomfield (Leader) Front Row: Aadya Anavkar, Hannah Wong, Crystal Ko, Riya Saha, Neferane Dawelbait, Yannie Ho, Kacee Tam Not Pictured: Luke Inkin, Donna Lee
Blue House Captains Jane Mitchell
Front Row: Advait Sethi, Anya Abraham, Samaira Sehgal, Cavan Au Yeung, Rysa Bahri, Niala-Elle Sama, Jane Mitchell (Leader)
DCSN
Martina O’ Connor & Akina Lam Back Row: Martina O’ Connor (Leader), Kacee Tam, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Nathan Kamadinata, Nathan Chan , Akina Lam (Leader) Front Row: Neferane Dawelbait, Jasmine Yeung, Jada Ho, Man Tsik Ng, Hannah Kamadinata, Prisha Bhatnagar
House Captains
Jane Mitchell, Nik Light, Becky Self, Shija Godfrey, Marc Yeung Back Row: Marc Yeung (Leader), Yu Dam Jang, Adi Sethi, Vyom Dutt, Nathaniel Clifton, Kai Randall, Nathan Kamadinata, Brianna Lau, Csombor Balogh, Nik Light (Leader) Middle Row: Cavan Au Yeung, Shija Godfrey (Leader), Pearl Valentino, Vivian Gao, Samaira Sehgal, Injee Kang, Elsa Tang, Rysa Bahri, Jorja Chitty, Becky Self, Luke Herbert-Smith, Jane Mitchell (Leader) Front Row: Haily Leung, Aksinya Levin, Ethan Daly, Brown Chen, Sam Potter, Rudransh Rampal, Jaska Virret, Anya Abraham, Niala Sama , Inaya Harjani Not Pictured: Melody Yang, Raphael McLeay, Lucile Tren
Green House Captains Becky Self
Back Row: Csombor Balogh, Vyom Dutt, Brianna Lau Front Row: Jaska Viirret, Inaya Harjani, Becky Self (Leader)
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Purple House Captains Marc Yeung
Red House Captains Shija Godfrey
Back Row: Injee Kang, Yudam Jang, Marc Yeung (Leader), Vivian Gao
Back Row: Nathan Kamadinata, Nathaniel Clifton, Elsa Tang
Front Row: Lucile Tran, Luke Herbert-Smith, Aksinya Levin
Front Row: Brown Chen, Ethan Daly, Shija Godfrey (Leader)
Yellow House Captains
James Smith
Nik Light
Back Row: Jorja Chitty, Nik Light (Leader), Kai Randall, Pearl Valentino Front Row: Rudransh Rampal, Sam Potter, Hayley Yuan
Music Leaders
Matt Davis, Megan Gibson Back Row: Chloe Kim, Rayming Lan, Zeke Ahmed, Alex Mckenzie, Krish Bhandari, Injee Kang Middle Row: Megan Gibson (Leader), Trisha Pillai, Akshath Salwan, Aarav Chaturvedi, Kairav Singh, Lindsey Cha, Matt Davis (Leader) Front Row: Elsa Zhao, Ellie Park, Eugene Wong, Gavin Sin Not Pictured: Steve Li, Ivan Ji, Patrick Xin, Donna Lee, Chloe Kim, Loren Mckenzie
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MUN
Back Row: Nathan Kamadinata, Thomas Connelly, Benjamin Saavedra, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Mahirr Uppaal, Jibin Cha, Nadia Selinanova, Alex,Zeng Middle Row (Standing): Jasmine Yeung, Stephanie Rodrigues,Advait Sethi, Ally Chan, Andy Chiu, Winston Yang, Alex Chan, Amitabh Joshi, Jaydon Koung, Mark Koung, Shresth Sharma, Charlie Chang, Malhar Kulkarni, Eric Zhang, Pranav Menon, Injee Kang, Alisia Kaye, Claudia Leung Middle Row (Seated): Candy Zang, Mahi Jhaveri, Meher Chopra, Ushnik Roy, Pearl Valentino, Rysa Bahri, Riya Bhandari, Saisha Soni, Saisha Gogia Front Row: (Seated On The Floor): Yahvi Yogesh, Chloe Che, Natalia Hung, Ho Lee, Yat Katie Soong, Prisha Daga, Parth Sane, Horus Lai Not Pictured: Krish Bhandari, Atharav Pushpendra Bharambe, Lindsey Cha, Alex Chan, Austin Chen, Akifah Jamsheer, Milan Kaddough, Defne Kayalar, Nathan Parkin, Akshath Salwan, Joowon Song, Hugh Sug, Kai Randall, Phoebe Morley
Primary Ambassadors Cindy Alflatt & Jason Edwards
Back Row: Junghu Min, Kyra Mahtani Cindy Alflatt (Leader), Jason Edwards (Leader), Ryan Park, Lucas Liao Front Row: Annabel He, Yue Meng Sun, Hugo Nair, Tara Ahuja, Aden Fung, Stella Shi, Jasmine Cheng Not Pictured: Jacob Mulliner, Valentino Mokgohloa, Avi Mokgohlo
Primary Choir Chris McLeay
Primary Friendship Coaches
Back Row: Linnea Borthwick, Ted Wood, Kyra Mahtani, Anya Wijeyekoon, Maya Ramani, Valeria Aguilar Anderson, Shanaya Prasad, Scarlet Tse, Ella Boag, Samarah Chopra, Chris McLeay (Leader) 1st Middle Row: Nina Walsh, Cadence Lee, Ellie Wall, Daniel Zhangyao, Charles Liu, Melody Yang, Kayley Yu, Amara Weekes, Catarina Lynch, Carson Xiao, Hazel Leung, Tara Ahuja, Ella Cheng 2nd Middle Row: Rosie Brisebois, Theodora Lang, Yetunde Young, Rhea Sharan, Jasper Cheung, Ariana Kohler, Sara Bernal Sanchez, Maya Garland, Ginevra Sansom, Jude Johnson, Danny Braginsky, Maia Gaitan Front Row: Cassandra Leung, Kris Cui, Jenny An, Ying Ping Zhao, Adam Hong, Luna Sansom, Ka Yuet Harlie Chan, Ava Allan Dominguez, Pernelle Yeung, Alyson Cheung, Miso Park, Yuriko Umibe Not Pictured: Preston Wong, DAniel Li, Bella Yap, Aditya Viyan Pradeep, Madeleine Yang
Front Row: Kanisha Bhargava, Rania Ma, Renee Chan, Catarina Lynch Cascales Not Pictured: Ethan Shi, Neerav Menon
Primary Innovators
Primary Student Council
Back Row: Joanne Ren, Liam Wright, Orlando Bissinger, Brown Chen, Ella Cheng
Front Row: Kingston Wu, Ariana Luo, Luk Suardi
Front Row: Miles Jolly, Sophie Bultez, Teddy McLeay, Ikkyu Wakayama, Mia Thiry
Not Pictured: Yijin Luo
Cindy Alflatt & Jason Edwards
SAA/CAS Captains Martina O’Connor
Back Row: Mark Koung, Aaron Khanna, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Austin Yu Xuan Luo, Nadia Selivanova, Jaydon Koung Middle Row: Riya Bhandari, Rysa Bahri, Pearl Valentino, Ushnik Roy, Mateus Vilela Kim, Sophie Cheng, Martina O’connor (Leader) Front Row: Jasmine Yeung, Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath, Injee Kang, Saisha Gogia, Ally Chan, Aadya Anavkar
Cindy Alflatt, Emma-Louise, Jason Edwards
Cindy Alflatt & Jason Edwards
Scholarship Students Mark Jobling
Back Row: Krish Bhandari, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Nathaniel Clifton, Anthony Groot Baltink, Mahirr Uppaal, Hunter Clausen, Daniel Panckhurst Middle Row: Noah Michishita, Jae Won Park, Mark Koung, Tvisha Valakati, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Pratish Vyas, Akshath Salwan, Mark Jobling (Leader) Front Row: Kacee Tam, Trisha Pillai, Prisha Bhatnagar, Rysa Bahri, Yashasvini Agarwal, Summer Griffiths, Kyra Manaktala Not Pictured: Harry Tomlin, Donna Lee, Chloe Kim, Rayming Lam, Christina Warwick, Csombor Balogh
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Year 7 Ambassadors Sarah Barnett (Dean)
Year 8 Ambassadors Annette Garnett
Year 13 Ambassadors Vanessa Viirret (Dean)
Back Row: Lila Manilal, Amy Luo ,Jaslyn Dhillon, Liya Prashanth
Charlie King, Sofia Torresi, Dylan Hayes
Back Row: Lou Langermann, Jasnoor Kaur, Gaeta, Lara Gaeta, Ethan Mo, Nicole Rodrigues, Sophie Soong, Vanessa Viirret (Dean)
Front Row: Cadence Law, Tanya Pillai, Tamara Kowli, Sarah Barnett (Leader)
Front Row: Myra Mukherjee, Constance Grillmaier
Front Row: Isla Han, Alexander Macmillan, Krish Bhandari, Axel Dimblad, Hunter Clausen, Jaewon Park
Year 9 Ambassadors Annette Garnett
Back Row: Lilia Mekni, Ashvin Boteju, Aaron Khanna, Lawrence Chen Front Row: Aarna Manaktala, Claire Lee, Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath
Year 11 Ambassadors Annette Garnett
Secondary Choir
Year 10 Ambassadors Annette Garnett
Back Row: Rory Berry, Jaydon Koung, Diana Tsai Front Row: Ashwin Hotchandani, Sahana Yogeeswaran
Year 12 Ambassadors Claire Neale (Dean)
Back Row: Atsuhiro Hayashi, Nathan Kamadinata, Mark Koung, Advait Sethi, Yu Dam Jang, Claire Neale (Dean) Back Row: Riya Bhandari, Mahirr Uppaal, Trisha Pillai Front Row: Samaira Sehgal, Elsa Tang, Ava Yu, Jorja Chitty, Reese Tan, Hannah Bolton Front Row: Kaylee Kiew, Adelyn Wallace Not Pictured: Csombor Balogh
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Megan Gibson (Music Teacher) Back Row: Lilia Mekni, Charli Chitty, Constance Zhang, Aarav Chaturvedi, Zeke Ahmed, Aesha Ybema, Ariel Dawrant, Mali Trinh, Ariel Wong Middle Row: Iyana Pavri, Hannah Cheung, Joanna Chang, Kaylee Kiew, Panya Dasari, Gladys Li, Nikunj Mathur, Sophia Cheung, Elsa Zhao, Defne Kayalar, Summer Fortune, Anna Zhao, Megan Gibson Front Row: Juliana Barretto, Noah Kerler, Sonora Sharma, Jiya Hussain, Alysha Viney, Kate Walsh, Dominic Lam, Sahana Yogeeswaran, Gloria An, Aarna Manaktala, Jaslyn Dhillon Not Pictured: Benji Braginskiy, Kyla Power, Adhvika Gupta, Chloe Jiang
Sports Captains Lydia Naivalu
Back Row: Daniel Panckhurst (Cricket), Axel Dimblad (Boys Rugby), Carl Loeffler (Tennis), Anthony Groot Baltink (Boys Basketball), Noah Chang (Boys Volleyball), Darren Leung (Golf) Front Row: Yega Chung (Girls Rugby), Ethan Mo (Boys Football), Isla Han (Girls Basketball), Nick Broomfield (Cross Country), Neferane Dawelbait (Girls Volleyball)
Secondary Battle of the Books Akina Lam, Annette Garnett
Back Row: Joanna Chang, *Sophia Cheung, Ivan Li, Lawrence Chen, Anna Zhao, *Eve Hui. Middle Row: *Ellie Hui, *Chloe Jiang, Sana Ikeda, *Isabel Lam, *Celestine Choy, Johnson Zhang Front Row: Anika Jain, *Cadence Law, *Adhvika Gupta, Federick Lang, Benji Braginskiy *Students part of School Team
Secondary Green Cobras Martina O’Connor
Back Row: Aryaman Kumar, Sean Liu, Austin Luo, Nathan Parkin, Mahirr Uppaal, Alexander Mak, Loring Li, Jonathan Wee Middle Row: Kyla Power, Hugh Suh, Charlie Chang, Adi Sethi, Shresth Sharma, Jaydon Koung, Mark Koung, Malhar Kulkarni, Pearl Valentino, Jonah Chan, Louise Grillmaier Front Row: Jasmine Yeung, Riya Bhandari, Brianna Lau, Sebastian Lyons, Csombor Balogh, Yi Yin Tam, Joli Kwong, Pranav Menon Not pictured: Aidan O’Grady
Stage Band Matt Davis
Back Row: Patrick Xin, Rayming Lan, Krish Bhandari, Alex Mckenzie Front Row: Iyana Pavri, Lindsey Cha, Elsa Zhao, Trisha Pillai, Injee Khang Not Pictured: John Campo (Music Director)
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Student Council Mark Jobling
Back Row: Mark Koung, Nadia Selivanova, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Axel Dimblad, Isla Han, Hugh Suh Front Row: Jasper Lam, Lindsey Cha, Kairav Singh, Hannah Bolton, Sancia Shivgan, Frederick Lang, Mark Jobling (Leader)
Theatre Captains Danielle Veilleux
Back Row: Verabella Tsang, Csombor Balogh, Lucia Torresi Front Row: Natalie Grant, Riya Bhandari Not Pictured: Kyra Manaktala
Visual Arts Captains Monica Hwang
Back Row: Elie Hu, Mahi Jhaveri, Defne Kayalar, Isla Grainger Front Row: Sophie Zhou, Bonnie Xiang, Vyom Dutt, Alexis De La Grandiere, Varia Kiseleva
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Cobra Sports: A Year of Spirit, Strength, and Success This year, Cobra Sports has been more than just a programme. The Cobra spirit has echoed across every court, pitch, and pool, as students from Year 1 through to Year 13 proudly wore their Cobra Kit and gave their all. From the youngest players learning the values of teamwork and fair play, to our senior athletes competing at the highest level, Cobra Sports has truly brought our school community together. At the heart of the programme are our Core Sports — Football, Basketball, and Volleyball — which run across every year group. This consistent focus has built a strong foundation of skill, resilience, and camaraderie. The results have spoken for themselves: •
U19 Boys Volleyball – Champions at the ACAMIS tournament
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U19 Boys & Girls Basketball – Dual ACAMIS Champions
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U19 Girls Football – Triumphant at ACAMIS, showing true Cobra grit
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U14 Boys Football (Division 1) - ISSFHK Winners
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Beyond the courts and fields, our Secondary Swim Team made waves at the HKSSF Island Swimming Competition, demonstrating strength and determination with every stroke and setting personal bests across multiple events. Not to be outdone, our Primary athletes have also made their mark. The Year 3 & 4 Football teams showed great promise and sportsmanship throughout their fixtures. The Year 5 & 6 Basketball and Netball teams displayed impressive teamwork and spirit, laying the groundwork for future Cobra champions. This year’s Cobra Sports Programme has not only celebrated wins but has also championed the values that define us: discipline, determination, teamwork, and fair play. Whether on the scoreboard or in the hearts of our athletes, this has been a year to remember. Go Cobras.
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BOYS BASKETBALL Our biggest sporting achievement at DC was the ACAMIS Basketball tournaments, where our dedication truly shone. Memorable moments included intense training sessions, exciting trips, and thrilling games, all while enjoying delicious meals together. Key players like Jack Ma, Ethan Mo, and Loring Li made significant contributions to our success. As a captain, my advice for future teams is to train hard, work together, and maintain discipline and commitment. Lastly, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Mr McLeay for his unwavering support, positive spirit, and immense sacrifices that played a vital role in our team’s achievements. Together, we created lasting memories and built a strong foundation for the future. Anthony Groot-Baltink
Boys Basketball Captain
U11 Boys Basketball
U12 Boys Basketball
Lisa Klatt
Coach Ali and Coach Julan
Back Row: Daniel Yang, Wilson Ho, Jesper Tse, Peer Van Amstel, Jake Lau, Raphael McLeay Not Pictured: Alex Claasen, Filippos Cuccagna, Ben Daniel, Noam Jenson Cohen, Jasper Lam, Elio Ng, Peer Van Amstel, Brody Warwick, Yin Tong Wong
Back Row: Jack Tate, Max Chiu, Owen Chan, Hamza Cheema, Ethan Shi, Vencent Zhang, Raph McLeay Front Row: Zach Li, Logan Tang, Lucas Kim, Aden Fung, Carson Xiao, Juwon Lim, Valentino Mokgohloa Not Pictured: Lleyton Alflatt, Timmy Bastians, Orlando Bissinger, Kaden Chan, Austen Chan, Jerry Cheung, Grandt Chong, Riaan Kumar, Anton Lee, Timothy Li, Charles Liu, Phileas Lohr, Brandon Maxted, Ocean Tso, Preston Wong
GIRLS BASKETBALL The DC Cobra girls’ basketball team achieved a remarkable milestone by winning ACAMIS in Xi’An China. Despite a challenging start to the season with many new players, our team developed significantly and grew closer together. The transformation has been inspiring, and even after the season ended, the team remains motivated to train 3 to 4 times a week. As captain, I see a strong foundation for future seasons. I encourage everyone to participate in Cobra sports for the incredible experiences and connections made. Our Coach, Mr McLeay, has gone above and beyond in supporting our team, helping us excel and step outside our comfort zones. He instilled valuable lessons about teamwork and sportsmanship. Coach Ali and Ms Naivalu also provided essential resources and opportunities for competition,
U19 ACAMIS Boys Basketball
U20 Boys Basketball
Back Row: Jack Ma, Driss Lavaud, Diego Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Raghav Chandiramani, Anthony Groot-Baltink, Noah Chang, Vyom Dutt
Back Row: Loring Li, Driss Lavaud, Diego Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Anthony Groot-Baltink, Raghav Chandiramani, Noah Chang, Vyom Dutt
Front Row: Jonas Wong, Loring Li, Raphael Mauffrey, Jonas Wong, Ethan Mo
Front Row: Sebastian Lyons, Jonas Wong, Jack Ma, Raphael Mauffrey, Jonas Wong, Duncan Wong
Chris McLeay & Line Turagaiviu
Chris Mceay
driving us toward success. Isla Han
Girls Basketball Captain
U16 Boys Basketball
U14 Boys Basketball
Coach Ali and Coach Julan
Coach Ali and Coach Julan
Back Row: Tesla Lemke, Sean Liu, Jason Jiang, Aidan O’Grady, Loring Li, Vili Turagaiviu, Aryaman Kumar Front Row: Charlie Chang, Daren Wong, Zak Suardi, Joowon Song, Angus Ho, Chicco Zhang Not Pictured: Vansh Bhatia, Wesley Hoi, Athan Iu, Jason Jiang, Sean Liu, Thomas Low, Seth Perera, Hugh Suh, Mahirr Uppaal
Back Row: Adrian Tam, Leo Shan, Ethan Wang, Ushnik Roy Front Row: Ethan Chan, Ollie Tomlin, Ernest Chen, Louis-Julien Sery Not Pictured: Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath, Jude Baillie, Alessandro Casali, Jayden Cheng, Ray Huang, Rishit Jain, Aaron Khanna, Charlie King, Ho Lee, Akshath Salwan, Teddy Sung, Hayden Yuan
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U19 ACAMIS Girls Basketball
U20 Girls Basketball
Back Row: Caroline Huang, Sophia Hung, Giulia Bastiaens, Isla Han, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo
Back Row: Zoe Meecham, Wai Yan Huang, Giulia Bastiaens, Isla Han, Nadia Selivanova, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Brianna Lau, Sophia Hung
Front Row: Chloe Kim, Saisha Gogia, Adelyn Wallace, Zoe Meecham, Meher Chopra
Front Row:Sahana Yogeeswaran, Prisha Bhatnagar, Adelyn Wallace, Meher Chopra, Mahi Jhaveri, Chloe Kim, Ally Chan, Saisha Gogia
Chris McLeay & Line Turagaiviu
Chris McLeay
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FOOTBALL This season, the U16 Boys reached the finals, proving that every hard-fought match shaped us. Our greatest achievement was the U20s’ comeback against HKIS — down 3-0, we clawed back to 3-3, showing true Cobra spirit. Highlights include the penalty shootout victory vs HKIS in the U16 final and our fearless win over CDNIS’ elite squad. Shoutout to Morgan, Kai, Kameron, Ofir, and Yona U14 Girls Basketball
U12 Girls Basketball
Back Row: Eshal Adnan, Sofia Vukovich, Summer Griffiths, Nandini Unnithan, Sakura Panckhurst, Sooan Chi Front Row: Dening Ouyang, Sancia Shivgan, Laure Cheng, Anninka Ahuja Not Pictured: Fiona Cheng, Elaine Huang
Back Row: Charmaine Liu, Alysha Viney, Joanne Lim, Ariel Wong, Isla Fisher, Celestine Choy, Nancy Zhang Front Row: Audrey He, Alyssa Cleland, Hailey Chan, Anika Jain, Charlene Wong, Alina Chan Not Pictured: Hailey Chan, Pryllie Yeung
Coach Ali and Coach Julan
Coach Ali and Coach Julan
— each showed courage and composure beyond their years. To future Cobras: compete with heart, never back down. Huge thanks to Mr Light — your dedication, patience, and passion made this season unforgettable. From training to bus rides, you were with us every step. Ethan Mo
Football Captain
CRICKET Winning last year’s inter-school tournament at Po Kong Village Road was an unforgettable achievement. We faced strong opposition, but our teamwork, skill, and spirit led us to lift the trophy. One of the most memorable aspects of the season was bonding with players across year groups — building a team rich in talent and unity. While our international-level players brought valuable experience, every member contributed; cricket is a true team sport that thrives on communication and trust. My advice to future teams: work together, listen to your coaches, and take the time to connect with your teammates. A huge thank you to Mr Ryan for his dedication and for making this season such an enjoyable and memorable one. Daniel Pankhurst
Cricket Captain
U19 ACAMIS Boys Football
U19 ACAMIS Girls Football
Back Row: Jorge Orihuela Sanz, Harrison Boznos, Kameron Dai, Rhys Kendall, Morgan Dai, Xander Boznos, Kai Randall Front Row: Yona Bensadon, Ofir Jensen Cohen, Noah Michishita, Nathan Parkin
Back Row: Inka Viirret, Riya Bhandari, Summer Griffiths, Nicole Wright, Katie Parker, Tyla Green Front Row: Pearl Valentino, Christina Warwick, Diana Tsai, Emma Thompson
Nik Light
Secondary Cricket
U11 Cricket
U20 Boys Football
Back Row: Kavish Bhargava, Harry Hodgson, Harry Tomlin, Neel Tonapi, Amitabh Joshi Middle Row: Ushnik Roy, Rishabh Rishii, Shresth Sharma, Seth Perera, Kiaan Mehta, Chris Ryan Front Row: Myra Mukherjee, Krish Mahtani, Pranav Menon, Arthur Wood, Nikunj Mathur, Aarna Manaktala Not Pictured: Dylan Hayes, Mikail Maqsood, Theo Ngao, Jonah Thomasson, Ollie Tomlin, Parth Sane
Back Row: Joe Potter, Ashton O’Brien, Anav Rathi, Sam Potter, Arjun Acharya, Ryder Liu, Yijin Luo Front Row: Max Chiu, Julius Li, Neil Nyati, Hamza Cheema, Lonnie Lee, Aiden Das Not Pictured: Ariana Luo, Annie Kumar, Ryan Chopra, Sophie Bultez, Grandt Chong, Max Borg, Dexter Machin, Kyra Mahtani, Alexandra Tate, Scarlett Chan, Danny Braginskiy, Ted Wood, Vencent Zhang, Ryan Park, Ethan Shi, Daniel Li, Kaden Chan, Albert Rudall
Back Row: Daniel Panckhurst, Ofir Jensen Cohen, Diego Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Xander Boznos Middle Row: Chung Ming Morgan Dai, Nathan Parkin, Harrison Boznos, Jorge Orihuela Sanz, Rhys Kendall, Yonatan Bensadon Front Row: Theo Ngao, Ethan Mo, Alessandro Temperini, Kameron Dai, Noah Michishita Not Pictured: Kai Randall, Harry Tomlin, Darin Burtscher, Raphael Mauffrey
Chris Ryan
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Jake Van Tonder
Nik Light
Coach Barry
U20 Girls Football Coach Barry
Back Row: Summer Griffiths, Noor Van Amstel, Sophia Hung, Pearl Valentino, Christina Warwick Front Row: Emma Thompson, Bella Wong, Sarah Schmidt, Tyla Green, Katie Parker, Nicole Wright Not Pictured: Guilia Bastiaens, Lily Trimingham, Diana Tsai
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U16B Boys Football
U16A Boys Football
Back Row: Tiger Lim, Louis Ma, Benjamin Saavedra, Vihaan Avasti, Joey Clifton, Seth Perera, Arsh Sood Front Row: Mikail Maqsood, Aden Chan, Jaxson Klatt, Tristan Dai, Theo Ngao, Jack Dray, Hriday Usretay, Brennan Quinn Not Pictured: Riley Klatt, Tirus Pak, Ben Broomfield
Back Row: Chung Ming Morgan Dai, Harry Tomlin, Ofir Jensen Cohen, Alexander Nolens-Liu Front Row: Arsh Sood, Kameron Dai, Noah Michishita, Javier Valcarcel Not Pictured: Yona Bensadon, Owen Bentley
Adam Tomlin
Chris Ryan
U12 Boys Football Mark Jobling
Back Row: Hudson Valentino, Filippos Cuccagna, Noam Jensen Cohen, Gethin Pugh, Efe Seyidir, Chung Lun Jayco Yiu Middle Row: Jasper Lam, Areeb Hasan, Samuel Lee, Shaunton Wan, Noah Kerler, Frederick Lang Front Row: Aarav Malviya, Ben Daniel, Elio Ng, Nehan Siddiqui, Revaant Joshi Not Pictured: Jake Chiu Him Lau, Yin Tong Wong
U14B Boys Football
U14A Boys Football
Back Row Aiden Hirsch, Eamon Wallace, Aarav Jodhani, Akshath Salwan, Arthur Wood, Oliver Low Front Row: Daniel Boag, Krish Mahtani, Ryan Colbran, Louis-Julien Sery, Owen Quinn, Diego Valcarcel Not Pictured: Kieran Burrough, Dylan Hayes, Ollie Tomlin, Atharav Bharambe, Henrique Tomazini, Ayaan Manilal, Kiaan Mehti, Rishit Jain
Back Row: William Macmillan, Jack Dray, Ho Lee, Tristan Dai, Ethan Wang, Louis Ma Front Row: Jude Baillie, Mikail Maqsood, Arsh Sood, Alessandro Casali, Akshath Salwan Not Pictured: Owen Bentley, Ben Broomfield
Barry Wilkinson
Damian Trimingham
Back Row: Summer Griffiths, Christina Warwick, Audrey Godfrey-Paterson, Diana Tsai, Serena Shi Front Row: Pauline Mandula, Sakura Panckhurst, Frida Green, Kyla Edwards, Lana Trimingham
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Back Row: Rudransh Rampal, Jaska Viirret, Luke Herbert-Smith, Max Borg, Jiho Kim, Cavan Au Yeung, Maxim Boyer, Aayansh Agarwal, Niel Hattingh Front Row: Joen Chau, Felipe Gomez Berard, Aden Fung, Ollie Anniss, Vir Dutt, Orlando Bissinger, Rumi Kapoor, Raph McLeay, Sam Potter, Joe Potter Not Pictured: Daniel Rodygin Correia
Adam Tomlin
U11 Girls Football
U14 Girls Football
U11 Boys Football
Jason Edwards & Mark Steed
U9 Football
Paul McGoey
Peter Chau, Coach Jordon
Back Row: Coco Hällgren, Louise Bahloul Bonnot, Felicity Strobl, Laura Trusso Sfrazzetto, Darcy Engwirda, Melody Yang Front Row: Anna Ikeda, Annie Kumar, Helena Oliveira Tomazini, Beth Wang, Sophia Lee, Aurora Chan Not Pictured: Akari Mikuriya
Back Row: Jayden Wong, Sadie Adcock, Alina Boyer, Ella Vukovich, Alberto Trusso Sfrazzetto, Liam Wright, Mia Thiry, Sophie Bultez, Quanbie Chan Front Row: Miles Jolly, Hans Yu, Alexander Bechelane Whelan, Irene Xie, Scott Sweet, Teddy McLeay, Drew Kutrzyk, Adeleine Darling, Emilia Heath, Aishani Agrawal Not Pictured: Kadie Fung
U12 Girls Football Adam Tomlin
Back Row: Louise Bahloul Bonnot, Niala Sama, Ella Boag, Fifi Strobl, Maya Ramani, Kyra Mahtani Front Row: Alyssa Cleland, Tamara Kowli, Sara Bernal Sanchez, Audrey He, Alina Chan Not Pictured: Laura Trussi Sfrazzetto, Lucile Tran, Parineeti Lodha, Sophia Kwok, Amy Luo, Alysha Vine
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One of my most memorable experiences as a golf captain was at my first tournament. Golf has become increasingly popular among younger players, and it was heartwarming to see my friends embracing a sport I love. I also met many young players who shared my passion, witnessing golf’s growth both locally and globally.
Cobra Rugby has managed a massive leap forward this year in both quality and consistency, most notably earning a nomination to play in the prestigious Bill Williams 7s 2024 tournament. Additionally, the team jumped from last place in the 2023/24 season to 4th in the 2024/25 regular season.
Another highlight was the 2023 Inter-School Secondary Golf Tournament, where our team, featuring
Our most memorable moment as a team was definitely our clutch win against HKIS and Harrow,
four Hong Kong Team Players, achieved an impressive feat by placing 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the
which secured our nomination to Bill Williams.
Individual Boys Section, earning five trophies that day.
For up-and-coming rugby players, being confident both with the ball and as a defender is key. Keep
I would like to thank Ms Naivalu for helping set up the annual golf tournaments that we have
working on your skills and stay dedicated. Rugby is about playing as a team, trusting one another,
at Kau Sai Chau. She is one of the only reasons that we even have golf tournaments for Hong
and, most importantly, a game built on respect. With these in place, your wins will come naturally.
Kong schools, and her dedication to doing this, which takes, I’m sure, many days of planning
Thank you to our coach, Mr Richards, and assistant coach, Mr Turagaiviu, for your unwavering
and coordinating, does not go unnoticed. Her commitment to providing us with these valuable
support throughout the season. We are grateful for your dedication — from the early mornings to
opportunities makes a big difference.
the long bus rides — and for the many ways you have guided us.
Darren Leung
Axel Dimblad
Boys Rugby Captain
Golf Captain
Secondary Golf
U20 Rugby
Front Row: Ishika Moganti, Lucy Li, Krish Bhandari, Darren Leung, Loring Li, Ethan Mo, Teddy Sung
Back Row: Atsuhiro Hayashi, Jacob Smith, Justin Yu Rui Luo, Jorge Sanz Orihuela, Xander Boznos, Axel Dimblad, Nathan Parkin Front Row: Mark Wong, Advait Sethi, Darin Burtscher, Alex Mak, Andy Chiu, Luke Grainger Not Pictured: Ryo Engeler, Zen Engeler
Lydia Naivalu
Not Pictured: Ivan Ji, Eric Chen, Mahirr Uppaal
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Our team’s biggest sporting achievement at DC was participating in the Hong Kong Women’s Rugby 7s training session. This experience was invaluable, as it provided us with the opportunity to develop essential skills and techniques in a competitive environment.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL
During the training, we experienced numerous memorable moments, including honing our passing
This season was legendary — back-to-back undefeated ACAMIS Green Division Champions (2023
and tackling techniques, which strengthened our teamwork and confidence on the field.
& 2024) and, most memorably, breaking HKIS’s decade-long streak to win our first ISSFHK Gold Division Championship. Tim’s clutch tip-in and Nathan’s wild backwards kick were just two of
To future girls’ rugby players at DC, my advice is to keep playing rugby! It’s a sport that fosters
many unforgettable moments. Every player brought something special — from Yuli’s consistency
camaraderie and resilience, both on and off the field.
to Kaizer’s energy and Lewi’s relentless defense. This team was more than just talent; it was heart,
I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to Ms Naivalu and Mr Philip for their unwavering support
hustle, and Cobra pride.
during our training sessions. Their encouragement has been instrumental in our development as
Endless thanks to Coach Anto and Coach Jimson for your time, belief, and passion. To future Cobras:
players.
play freely, play fiercely, and never stop having fun.
Yega Chung
Noah Chang
Girls Rugby Captain
Boys Volleyball Captain
U19 ACAMIS Boys Volleyball
U20 Boys Volleyball
Back Row: Elvis Choi, Hugo Lui, Yuli Verheijke, Noah Chang, Tim Colpaert Front Row: Vyom Dutt, Lewi Cohen, Patrick Xin, Nathan Chang, Kaiser Banerjee
Back Row: Vyom Dutt, Elvis Choi, Yuli Verheijke, Noah Chang, Tim Colpaert Front Row: Patrick Xin, Lewi Cohen, Kaizer Banerjee Not Pictured: Hugo Lui, Mark Koung
U16 Boys Volleyball
U14 Boys Volleyball
Back Row: Nathan Kamadinata, Loring Li, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Eric Xin
Back Row: Kai Lyons, Atharav Bharambe, Ayson Au Yeung, Nagarjun Sethunagamuthu, Ethan Wang, Vladislav Velmozhko Front Row: Kian Klopper, Leo Shan, Akshath Salwan, Hendrick Huang, Ho Lee Not Pictured: Louis Ma, Adrian Tam
Anto Aryananda
Anto Aryananda
U12 Mixed Rugby Line Turagaiviu
Front: Jasper Lam, Isabel Lam, Hannah Cheung Not Pictured: Alyssa Cleland, Lila Manilal, Isla Fisher, Dylan Hayes, Sophie Mcloughlin
Jimson Lam
Front Row: Zak Suardi, Nathan Chang, Athan Iu, Heng Yung Liew
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DC proudly hosted the Volleyball ACAMIS tournament, where student-athletes competed in five matches over two and a half days, showcasing impressive skill and resilience. The electrifying atmosphere created by the DC community energized our performance and highlighted our school spirit. One memorable moment was the crowd’s enthusiastic support, with students cheering and starting a wave, uniting everyone in school spirit. This overwhelming encouragement played a crucial role in our success, as we won both games at DC. For Future Volleyballers: It’s important to view challenges as growth opportunities and support each other through successes and tough times. A huge thank you to Coach Jimson and Coach Anto for
U19 Girls Volleyball
U16 Girls Volleyball
Back Row: Ava Yu, Manuela Markovits, Sophia Hung, Kate Li, Caroline Huang, Yuet Sophie Soong
Back Row: Elsa Zhao, Olivia Savchenko, Veera Piipanoja, Amber Choi Front Row: Mavis Chan, Ashley Hu, Defne Kayalar, Chloe Che, Tiara Tang Not Pictured: Tasha Batchelor, Rory Berry, Dhaanvi Gupta
Jimson Lam
Front Row: Kaari De Souter, Roxanne Yeung, Neferane Dawelbait, Vivian Gao, Hannah Kamadinata
Anto Aryananda
their guidance, and to the DCSN team for their creative contributions during the event. Neferane Dawelbait
Girls Volleyball Captain
U14 Girls Volleyball Jimson Lam
Back Row: Elaine Huang, Summer Griffiths, Sveva Malta, Audrey Godfrey-Paterson, Shannon Li, Ishika Moganti, Janet Savina Middle Row: Claire Lee, Selene Ng, Derya Kayalar, Emma Janke, Lucie Decamps, Harper Lyons, Cassie Margetts, Phoebe Chan Front Row: Myra Mukherjee, Lana Trimingham, Dening Ouyang, Aashmi Jaithalia, Mio Sakamaki, Scarlet Jones, Carissa Fung, Serena Shi, Eugene Wong
U12 Girls Volleyball Anto Aryanda
Back Row: Joanne Lim, Season Ng, Sophia Cheung, Wenyu Song, Ariel Wong, Isla Fisher Middle Row: Katie Yu, Nancy Zhang, Millie Jackman, Alysha Viney, Isabel Lee, Sophia Kwok Front Row: Sophie Wong, Charlene Wong, Hailey Chan, Salome Poon, Jia Toong Not Pictured: Charmaine Liu, Lila Manilal, Alina Chan, Hei Tung Wong
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U19 ACAMIS Girls Volleyball Jimson Lam
Back Row: Roxanne Yeung, Sophia Hung, Ava Yu, Kate Li, Manuela Mendonca Markovits, Sophie Soong Front Row: Tiana Tang, Vivian Gao, Kaari De Souter, Neferane Dawelbait, Ashley Hu, Hannah Kamadinata
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U20 Badminton
U14 Badminton
Back Row: Tony Li, Alex Chan, Kavish Bhargava, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Yuli Verheijke, Alexander Mak, Nadia Selivanova, Nathan Kamadinata
Back Row: Yat Katie Soong, Kairav Singh, Shannon Li, Russell Ho, Ethan Wang, Hendrick Huang, Vincy Leung, Isaac Cheung
Front Row: Akifah Jamsheer, Saisha Gogia, Riya Bhandari, Brianna Lau, Roxanne Yeung, Aadya Anavkar
Front Row: Jasper Lam, Ananya Tikhe, Kaylie Yeung, Isabel Lam, Fiona Chen, Jeremy Yau, Aarav Malviya
Natalie Fong
Natalie Fong
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Secondary Cross Country
U11 Cross Country
Back Row: Villi Turagaiviu, Aaron Khanna, Artus De La Grandiere, Harry Tomlin, Aryaman Kumar, Alex Zeng, Christina Warwick Front Row: Chloe Che, Nick Broomfield, Ho Lee, Ian Ho, Theo Ngao, Thomas O’Neill Guerra, Riley Klatt, Jonah Thomasson, Ashvin Boteju Not Pictured: Atharav Bharambe, Cheuk Wai Kwan
Back Row: Emily Parker-Hughes, Sophie Mcloughlin, Kaden Chan, Ethan Ng, Neil Nyati, Laura Trusso Sfrazzetto Front Row: Arjun Acharya, Kyran Wu, Darcy Engwirda, Timothy Li, Anya Ngao, Anton Lee Not Pictured: Beth Wang
Kevin Rydeard & Steve Bolton
Marc Yeung & Sean Smith
U14 Girls Netball
U11 Netball
Lydia Naivalu
Claire Kilbourne
Back Row: Sooan Chi, Liliana Chong, Shannon Li, Sveva Malta, Sakura Panckhurst Middle Row: Jacey Yeung, Sofia Vukovich, Lilia Mekni, Anishka Parihar, Millie Jackman Front Row: Daphne Wong, Ananya Tikhe, Laure Cheng, Aarna Manaktala, Isla Machin Not Pictured: Audrey He, Lana Trimingham, Sophia Cheung, Hannah Cheung, Mahek Shah, Jia Toong, Sonora Sharma, Frida Grren, Summer Griffiths, Aashmi Jaithalia
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SW U10 Cross Country
U9 Cross Country
Back Row: Dexter Machin, Lleyton Aflatt, Catarina Lynch Cascales, Daniel Li, Chris Her, Jude Adcock
Back Row: Sophie Bultez, Liam Wright, Alberto Trusso Sfrazzetto, Joseph Huang, Jean Louis Champagne, Isabelle Cheek Front Row: Quanbie Chan, Zariya Pozzebon, Kara Zhou, Teddy Mcleay, Scott Sweet, Riley Fan, Alexandra Tate Not Pictured: Eliyah Ho-Sam-Sooi, Ji Won Hwang, Hans Yu
Marc Yeung & Sean Smith
Front Row: Makayla Liang, Isabel Krywawych, Junghu Min, Jack Tate, Isabel Parker-Hughes, Yijin Luo
Back Row: Ella Boag, Owen Chan, Anya Wijeyekoon, Maya Ramani, Valeria Aguilar Andersson, Kaden Chan, Austen Chan Front Row: Ryder Liu, Ellie Wall, Amara Weekes, Kyra Mahtani, Melody Yang, Scarlett Sum, Carson Xiao Not Pictured: Beth Wang
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Cindy Alflatt, Kellie Berry
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Secondary Swimming Team Emma Cameron
Back Row: Mason Nantha, Veera Piipanoja, Natalie Grant, Athan Iu, Ethan Wang, Brianna Lau, Amber Choi Front Row: Maria Bernal, Sara Piipanoja, Nancy Li, Adelyn Wallace, Atharav Bharambe, Eve Hui, Ellie Park, Louis-Julien Sery Not Pictured: Ayson Au Yeung, Aarav Belwada, Varad Birje, Sophia Cheung, Filippos Cuccagna, Prisha Daga, Noami Denniss, Gustav Dimblad, Dylan Hayes, Anika Jain, Revaant Joshi, Frederick Lang, Samuel Lee, Ian Liu, Alex Mckenzie, Ishika Moganti, Mason Nantha, Olive Ng, Henrique Oliveira Tomazini, Ushnik Roy, Desmond Sarosi, Sarah Schmidt, Efe Seyidir, Sonora Sharma, Sofia Torresi, Vili Turagaiviu, Yuli Verheijke, Ariel Wong, Daphne Wong, Herman Xu, Cherry Yu, Johnson Zhang, Kale Zhou
U8 Cross Country
U16 Girls Netball
Back Row: Tai Metz, Dilys Pugh, Arthur Bahloul Bonnot, Diya Ramani, Noah Liang, Ken Cheung, Sadie Adcock, Jayden Mok Front Row: Reuben Krywawych, Miles Jolly, Mina Kerler, Mia Ng, Finn Walsh, Olive Alflatt, Daniel Arsentiev, Winston Wu, Leah Iosco Not Pictured: Tom Friend
Back Row: Mahi Jhaveri, Zoe Meecham, Inka Viirret, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Natalie Grant, Diana Tsai Front Row: Chloe Che, Adelyn Wallace, Emma Rossouw, Trisha Pillai, Lily Trimingham, Arya Hotchandani Not Pictured: Stephanie Rodrigues, Nadia Selivanova, Stella Borg, Meher Chopra, Christina Warwick, Aesha Ybema
Cindy Alflatt, Kellie Berry
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Back Row): Zak Suardi, Alexis De La Grandiere, Tim Colpaert, Carl Loeffler, Aidan O’Grady, Artus De La Grandiere, Nadia Selivanova, Sebastian Lyons Front Row: Megan Wong, Louise Grillmaier, Kai Lyons, Trisha Pillai, Amelia Lloyd, Ivan Ji, Parth Sane, Yi Yin Tam, Elaine Huang, Dening Ouyang Not Pictured: Chloe Lloyd, Gethin Pugh, Kaylee Kiew, Louis-Julien Sery, Mannoa Andrianne, Noah Kerler, Riley Klatt
Amy Prosser
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2024-25 has not seen the Theatre department sitting still -but then, when have we ever sat still?! It has been a busy, creative, and collaborative year for us, with an emphasis on celebrating our student achievements with parents and families in the DC community. In the primary Drama studio, every single class has put on a showcase event for parents and staff to experience what they have been working on — in some cases this was a work-in-progress showing, led by the wonderful Ms Hubbard, and in others, students performed whole scripts they had created! Many of the primary students are culminating this academic year with the fabulous Alice@Wonderland production for all, far and wide, to enjoy. The fun doesn’t stop in Primary though — the secondary students have enjoyed workshops on stage combat, and some lucky students will get to attend the Year 7 ESF Drama conference in June, while the senior students will go to see some fabulous productions at the Hong Kong Arts Festival. We have hosted so many performances again this year, from Year 10s with their Monologues, Year 11s with The Play that Goes Wrong, and Year 12’s 24 hour play and the Collaborative Performance, while the graduating 13s have demonstrated their prowess on stage with the Solo Theatre pieces. We also had the pleasure of learning from the brilliant Noa Rotem during her visit to DC to lead workshops in Suzuki method and Japanese Butoh. And lastly, no one will forget the amazing A Night at The Cabaret! This secondary production was a phenomenal collaboration in the Performing Arts team, and our musical and theatrical students shone like the stars they are! We celebrate many successes this year and look forward to what the next year brings.
Danielle Veilleux Head of Theatre
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“When do you know when your artwork is resolved”. This was a question I found myself asking repeatedly to our Year 13 art students during their final stretch leading up to the graduation exhibition. Our twenty-one Year 13 artists pushed themselves to the very end and curated a stunning exhibition, which was one of the highlights of the year. This year, our campus came alive with colourful paper flower sculptures, foil human figures, and gratitude portraits of school personnel from our community. Our Primary art students explored their imagination, expressive ideas, and artistic growth with enthusiasm and joy. In Secondary, students continued to explore a wide range of techniques and media. The foyer transformed into a dynamic gallery space, showcasing Year 7’s toucans and geckos, Year 10’s abstract landscapes, intriguing block prints from IDU week, and Year 11’s still-life paintings that thoughtfully reflect cultural elements. We also explored a growing spirit of artistic collaboration, led by our dedicated Visual Arts Captains. Through the collaborative mural project and after-school art workshops, our captains inspired and mentored younger students. As we bring the 2024–2025 school year to a close, it may still feel unresolved or unfinished. But perhaps, like any work of art, that is simply part of the process because resolution does not always mean completion. We hope this summer brings you time for reflection, celebration, and imaginative anticipation of another artistic year ahead.
Monica Hwang Head of Visual Arts
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The Music Department has enjoyed a phenomenal year, filled with a diverse range of events and opportunities for our young musicians. Our talented Secondary ensemble members shone at the ESF Music Festival which was an amazing experience for our orchestra, choir, and stage band members collaborating with other ESF Secondary school musicians. In Term 1 the Recital Evening highlighted the exceptional skills of our Classical, Jazz, and Traditional musicians, while in Term 2 the Ensemble Evening was a resounding success. This sell-out show featured captivating performances from the Chamber Orchestra, Secondary Choir, Cobra Choir, and Stage Band, culminating in a powerful combined ensemble piece. For the first time we ran a “No Boundaries Music Week” in which students worked to create an original composition and record it at a professional studio. Students across the college also benefited from a visit by world renowned music educator Doug Goodkin. A number of our young musicians also took centre stage in the Secondary production A Night At the Cabaret and the Primary production Alice@Wonderland. In Term 3 our Year 11 music class organised their MYP Music Exhibition called A Night of Jazz. There have also been numerous other performance opportunities at assemblies, Buskers’ Corners, end of unit lunchtime performances and much more, making 2024-25 a remarkable year for music at Discovery College!
Matt Davis Head of Music
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Discovery College Student Discovery College Student News (DCSN) has been the
coordinate together to commentate and livestream
official student-led news organisation in Discovery College
the volleyball action to thousands. On the “dc_cobras”
for over 5 years, writing and publishing a diverse range of
Instagram account, DCSN also regularly posts sport
articles made by the organization’s dedicated members.
fixtures, tournaments photos, athlete media days and more, enhancing the school’s pride for sports.
This year, the student group produced 50+ articles on a variety of unique topics, for instance, “How Has the MTR
Overall, DCSN has contributed holistically to the
Impacted People Around Hong Kong?”, which breaks
community of Discovery College. It serves not just as an
down the history of the MTR and its social relevance
ordinary school newspaper that informs and educates, but
today; or “Empirical Impacts of Blindness”, that uncovers
also plays an active role amongst the numerous events
the struggles faced by the blind community. Each of
happening across the campus. Check out our instagram @
these articles is accompanied by a specific graphic design,
dcsn.hk and the QR code for our website!
allowing students to showcase both their creativity and artistic abilities.
This year, DCSN has seen immense growth from all our members and the broader community. From doubling our
The DCSN has also documented key events here at
membership at the start of the year, to collaboratively
Discovery College. Throughout the school year of 2024/25,
launching the DC Cobras Instagram account, I couldn’t be
we have captured key moments on our Instagram account,
prouder of how far we’ve come as an organization. I’d like
including the yearly book parade, international sport
to sincerely thank all the dedicated members who worked
competitions (ACAMIS), International Women’s Day, and
hard to submit articles on time, and a special thanks
overall celebrating the success of students attending
to our teacher supervisor, Ms Lam, for her unwavering
Discovery College.
support throughout the year. Closing out the term with a feature in the yearbook is the perfect way to celebrate our
Regarding Cobra Sports specifically, this year, we oversaw
achievements. I look forward to welcoming new, bright
the marketing and broadcasting of the ACAMIS volleyball
aspiring journalists next term!
tournament, where we saw several agentic volunteers Nathan Kamadinata Editor-in-Chief
Another development this year is the sister organization DCTV, which had its grand opening to Secondary student participants this year! It oversaw the growth to 20 members and the publication of over 7 episodes!
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Model United Nations A key co-curricular activity at Discovery College, Model United Nations, helps students to use their voices to express world issues while being introduced to public speaking. This year, our club had the privilege of attending three esteemed conferences, Island School Model United Nations, Renaissance College Model United Nations and Hong Kong Model United Nations, with 46 delegates in attendance. Since the 2023 revival of this extracurricular activity at Discovery College, it has become popular, given that students found that the activity was not as daunting to expand to the size that it is today.
Student Testimonials “Unsure of what to expect, I can remember reluctantly joining a Model United Nations conference for the first time. After 12 more conferences, my experiences within MUN have allowed me to meet many great people and learn more about my strengths and weaknesses. Hence, I encourage everybody to give MUN a try!” — Alexander Nolens-Liu, Year 11 “MUN has been a thoroughly rewarding experience and is an incredible opportunity to meet new people, and like-minded peers from various schools all across Hong Kong. Not only is MUN a valuable co-curricular in learning political awareness, but it teaches the important skills of public speaking, critical thinking, and collaboration in becoming a well-rounded delegate. As a more reserved person, joining MUN pushed me out of my comfort zone and prompted my new interest in world history through the unique debate that can be found in no other co-curricular.” — Jasmine Yeung, Year 12
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Back Row (Left To Right): Cheryl Pacifico, Jordan Ang, Timothy Yeung, Karen Shum, Brian Lo, Roy Tam, Dharya Puri, Tha Choi, Book Thesanok, Wingsum Ku, Joyce Kwok, Mandy Kwok, Rashmi Tandon, Joe Chan, Stephen Lui, Mamta Mukherjee, Lisa Sakai, Joan Pavino, Mike Veilleux, Charles Chow Middle Row (Seated Left To Right): Rachel Chak, Judy Li, Luca Ifill, Natalia Eddy, Marilou Peralta, Karina Chan, Candice Lan, Kanittha Trinh, Jake Van Tonder, Julian Azwar Front Row (Left To Right): Vicky Wong, Reysibel Cabatuan, Claudia Richardson, Joseph Tadeo, Alice Cheng, Devi Sasikumar 198 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
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Last Row (left to right): Shija Godfrey, Megan Duckett, Emma Cameron, Charlene Cann, Jake Van Tonder, Tod Baker, Andrew Clendinning, Kevin Rydeard, Yanping Zhao, Timothy Yeung 2nd last Row (left to right): Danny Shih, Patgee Szeto, Suvy Shu, Cindy Alflatt, David Nangle, Alison Kutrzyk, Craig Gouk, Amy Beedham, Rob Sweet, Nicola Grant, Vanessa Viirret, Gillian Whittaker, Annette Garnett, Martina O’Connor, Emma Louise, Mark Jobling 3rd Last Row (left to right): Trish Meecham, Lisa Sakai, Candice Chen, Candice Lan, Claudia Richardson, Lydia Naivalu, Steve Bolton, Eugene Tasker, Alastair Mack, Will Hurtado, Jess Worringham 4th Last Row (left to right) : Tianee Fong, Rosie Horogoda, Rachel Chak, Devi Sasikumar, Chloe Higgins, Rachel Smyth, Damian Trimingham, Daniel Hansson, Sarah Barnett, Simon Man, Claire Kilbourne, Edeline Loo 5th Last Row (left to right): Mark Steed, Jonny Tate, Chris Ryan, Elaine Fu, Amy Yang, Wingsum Ku, Raina Zhaparova, Fiona Tate, Fiona McLoughlin, Sean Smith, Mika Jepsen 6th Last Row (left to right): Cici Rao, CeeJay De Guzman, Melanie Williams, Jane Mitchell, Nicki Dunn, Marc Yeung, Brian McCann, Valerie Mao, Elaine Leung, Tom Lee, Becky Self, Jasmine Peralta 4th Front Row (left to right): Vivian Wang, Coutney Coll, Barry Wilkinson, Aj Lim, Akina Lam, Gill Friend, Breck Williamson, Deb Plant, Chantelle De Wet, Danielle Veilleux, Monica Hwang, Natalie Fong, Jason Edwards, Joan Pavino 3rd Front Row (left to right): Book Thesanok, Julian Azwar, Matt Davis, Louise Mills, Heather Darling, Leanne Sercombe, Jo Grainger, Line Turagaiviu, Emma Knight, Alex Noakes, Laura Motta 2nd Front Row (left to right): Mark Mackenzie, Terence Man, Gwylim Richards, Maggie Lee, Karen Shum, Alice Cheng, Gaynor Asquith, Megan Gibson, Sarah Allen, Alison Yang, Glenn Au, Meena Venkatasubramanian Front Row (left to right): Nik Light, Audrey Wang, Kate Zhu, Susie Blomfield, Zara Pugh, Nigel Philip, Tania Tasker, James Smith, Rashmi Tandon, Jonathan Simpson, Mike Veilleux
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Cleaning Staff Back Row: Man Do Sing Koo LiLi Sun Cheung Yin King Chan Aoi Hung Chung Sue Wan Tam Wei Ling Eric Ng Front Row: Jane Wong Ng Chung Yin Mi Mi Ng Leung Shui Shun May Wong
Canteen Staff Back Row: Paul Lee Sandy Chow Benny Heung Katherine Wan Ching Ho Jeanet Oliveros Hatty Ng Front Row: Kenny Zhong Kyle Wong
Security Staff Back Row: Chan So Chu Sanba Limbu Front Row: William Cheung Gurung Bahadur
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Farewell message from Mrs Belinda Greer, ESF Chief Executive Officer
James Smith. A good Principal provides leadership to a school, its students and its
Clement Tam
HR & Finance Manager
Clement has been a marvellous and dedicated Finance and HR manager with us for over 10 years. He has been very helpful to all our teaching staff and assisted us. His contributions and professionalism have made a remarkable difference at DC.
Tammy Tam
Facilities Manager
Tammy has consistently gone above and beyond her role as our Facilities Manager. Her hard work has made a significant impact on our school. She has shown remarkable resilience in facing challenges. We will always remember her sense of humour and laughter in the G/F Staff Office.
Dean of Year 7 & Sarah Barnett Learning Diversity Teacher
Sarah, as Dean of Year 7, has played a crucial role in welcoming students to the challenges of Secondary education. Her warmth and guidance have helped ease their transition, fostering a supportive environment for growth. She has also been an invaluable member of the LDT team. Her passion for inclusive education has inspired both colleagues and students alike. As she moves on to new opportunities, we will greatly miss her dedication and passion. Thank you, Sarah, for your invaluable contributions!
Johanna Goodlad
Dean of Year 11 & Teacher of Science
Johanna has made a lasting impact as a Science Teacher and Dean of Year 11. Her dedication to nurturing student growth and fostering a love for learning has transformed countless lives. As she moves on to new opportunities, we will miss her and her unwavering support. Thank you, Johanna, for your exceptional contributions!
Year 4 Teacher
Emma has been a part of the ESF community as both a parent and teacher for more than 10 years. Her remarkable knowledge and commitment to lifelong learning have been invaluable to the teams she has worked on. Emma is always exploring innovative ways to engage her students. Her support and generosity in sharing her insights will be greatly missed. Wishing her all the best in her exciting new journey!
Year 4 Teacher
Alex is a remarkable teacher whose contributions to Primary students as both an Art teacher and Year 4 teacher have been invaluable. Her dedication, creativity, and genuine care shines through in everything she does. Always prioritising her students' best interests, she has cultivated a nurturing and inspiring environment. She will be deeply missed. Wishing her all the best in this exciting next chapter!
EA (LDT Year 3 & Year 4)
Emma is a caring member in LDT who has significantly impacted students across the Primary years. Her dedication and compassion shine in every interaction, providing essential support with a genuine understanding of each child's needs. As a mother of two, Emma connects with students in a heartfelt and relatable way. Her knowledge and patience have been invaluable, and her efficiency and self-motivation have greatly benefited both teachers and students. Emma’s positive influence will be deeply missed. We wish her all the best as she pursues her studies in nutrition and follows her passions. Thank you, Emma, for your unwavering support and kindness!
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Alex Noakes
wider community. A great Principal does more. They leave a mark on the place that it is almost intangible, one that is felt by everyone. James Smith has been a great Principal for ESF Discovery College and an outstanding leader for ESF. He has taken a great school onto a new level, this and his contribution to our Limitless programme will be his lasting
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legacy. He may be moving on from us, but he will always be a part of our ESF family.
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Nicki Dunn
Joanna Hubbard
Learning Diversity Teacher
Teacher of Drama
Emma Knight Year 6 Teacher
Monica Hwang
Will Hurtado
Charlene Cann
Nicki is an extremely dedicated Learning Diversity teacher and she approaches each challenge with patience and understanding. She has ensured that every child feels valued and truly included. Her positive energy and team spirit have made her a wonderful colleague and a friend to many! Nicki has gone above and beyond and has left a lasting impact on our school community. Thanks Nicki for being you, we are so grateful to learn from you and learn along with you. Wishing you all the best in New Zealand, keep in touch! Joanna is a powerhouse of a teacher and artist, with dedication and energy flowing through her veins. She has to be one of the very best Drama teachers we have had the pleasure to work with, with a wealth of information and experience which she shares with generosity. Her warm-ups alone are brilliant fun! She is very much loved by her students, who feel trusted and cared for, and always safe in her presence. Their creativity has flourished and their self-confidence has soared under her guidance. The department — and students especially — will miss her greatly and we wish her all the very best for her next adventures. Emma is a truly remarkable teacher whose kindness, support, and creativity have made a lasting impact on her students and colleagues. Her knack for keeping the chocolate stash filled brought joy to the team and brightened their days. Emma has inspired everyone around her, and she will be missed immensely. The new students she teaches are incredibly lucky to have such a wonderful educator and while we will miss her we are looking forward to hearing about her next adventure in Saudi Arabia. Thank you for everything, Emma.
Head of Visual Arts
Monica has contributed so much through her leadership of the Visual Arts Department over the past few years. Her curriculum knowledge and expertise has strengthened the learning experiences of students across all year levels. The senior students will especially miss Monica’s expert guidance, support and Saturday studio session. Thank you for everything you have done and we wish you the very best as you transition to Mumbai.
DP Coordinator
With a steady stream of students seeking his guidance and the extensive ground he covers around the school each day, Will ensures that students feel cared for and understood. His strengths lie in his deep understanding of his students, providing them with essential guidance and support throughout their educational journeys. Additionally, his extensive knowledge of the programme and the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework has been instrumental in ensuring that the College is well-supported in its ongoing growth. Wishing Will all the best for the next chapter of his journey.
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Activities Coordinator
This year, we bid farewell to Jyoti, who served as our Activities Coordinator. We acknowledge her efforts in organizing and supporting various CCAs during her time with us. We thank Jyoti for her contributions to our school community and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Barbara Rodriguez Montero
Teacher of Spanish
Barbara is a passionate Spanish teacher whose dynamic teaching and generous contributions to the Language department have made a significant impact. Her infectious enthusiasm and dedication inspire students to embrace learning, while her innovative methods foster curiosity and growth. We wish you all the best in Bangkok.
Elaine Fu Qingyun
Deputy Head of Chinese
Elaine is a dedicated Deputy Head of Chinese who joined us for just one year yet made a profound impact. A patient, efficient, and all-rounded educator, she inspired growth and elevated our department with her expertise. She will be deeply missed, and we wish her continued success at RC. Thank you, Elaine!
Amanthi Jayemanne
Teacher of Science
Amanthi is an amazing teacher and a valuable member of the Science department. She is warm and devoted, and her commitment extends beyond the classroom as she dedicates extra time to support her students. She will be dearly missed, and we wish her the very best in Australia.
Nik Light
Teacher of Science
Nik's contributions to the Science department have been valued and his dedication to teaching Biology is inspiring. We wish you the best at KGV.
Frank Tam
Teacher of Science
Frank has a unique approach to teaching and shared his extensive connections outside the school. Wishing you the best as you move on to new opportunitites.
Glenn Au
Teacher of I & S, Business
Glenn has been a firm student-favourite since he joined DC. His fun, engaging teaching style captures the attention of his students, and has also led to the rapid growth of our DP Business programme. He has been an invaluable member of the I&S department, and wish him the best of luck at Island School.
Neha Dogra
Laboratory Technician III
Neha was an incredibly hardworking and professional laboratory technician. With a positive attitude, she consistently went above and beyond to support our team. Her willingness to help others and share her expertise made a significant impact on our workplace. She is not only a valuable colleague but also a wonderful friend.
Jyoti Bhatia
Charlene's warmth and kindness has created a lasting impact in our school. Her creativity and talent for connecting with each child, along with her patience and wisdom, ensure that every student feels valued and supported. She truly embodies the essence of nurturing education, and we are so thankful to have had her as part of our teaching team at DC. As she embarks on a new chapter in her life, we wish her all the best and will miss her dearly.
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On behalf of the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at Discovery College, we are thrilled to share some of the highlights of 2024-2025. Our PTA plays a vital role in fostering a sense of belonging and community with Discovery College. We organise
What an incredible day we had on December 7th during our
various events, activities, and initiatives throughout
much-anticipated Family Funday! The return of this cherished
the year to enhance the educational experience of our
event was a resounding success, drawing in over 2,000 guests
students and strengthen the bond between parents,
who filled the school grounds with joy and laughter.
teachers, and the school. Families enjoyed a magical experience in Santa’s Grotto and Our monthly art and craft activities help our children learn
stepped into a whimsical life-sized snow globe. The delicious
about topical festivals and celebrations, such as Diwali,
food from our parents’ home countries was a delightful
Christmas, Chinese New Year, Easter, Mothers Day, and
treat, showcasing the diverse cultures that make our school
Fathers Day, while allowing them to express their creative
community so special.
side. Our students shone brightly with amazing performances, while As a PTA, fostering parent connections is important to us,
one of the standout moments of the day was undoubtedly the
and it was wonderful to see those connections flourish at
“Sponge the Teacher” event, which brought endless laughter
our parent mixer event (September), and the ever popular
and excitement.
Gala dinner — ‘A Night in Old Hong Kong’ (May). These evenings provide opportunities for our community to come
We are excited to share the positive impact of the Parent
together to connect with other parents, and have fun.
Connector initiative! Its primary focus has been to enhance communication between the PTA, the school, and all parents.
We are proud to highlight our commitment to supporting
This renewed effort has ensured that important messages and
various school events that bring our community together,
updates reach you promptly, keeping everyone well-informed.
including:
We are pleased to see how effectively this platform has bridged the gap for both Primary and Secondary parents, fostering a
• Book Week: Encouraging a love for reading through engaging activities and events.
stronger sense of community and collaboration. We are pleased
• Primary Production: Serving over 550 parents and guests with refreshments and delicious treats to enhance their experience.
school with funding for the Chinese Language & Culture
• Secondary Careers Fair: Providing advertising support to showcase opportunities for our students’ futures.
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to enhance student experiences at school by supporting the Centre upgrade, Gym development and AV upgrades in the SSC.
• DP Art Exhibition: Help celebrate the creativity and talent of our students through their artistic expressions.
We are currently in the process of transitioning from a limited
• Personal Project Exhibition: Help highlight the hard work and dedication of our students in their unique projects.
completed within the next year. We are grateful for the support
• Year End and Year Group Celebrations: Helping students celebrate with pizza parties, photo booths and movie nights as the school year comes to a close.
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