E S F D I S C OV E RY C OL L E GE
YEARBOOK 2025-26
discovery.esf.edu.hk
Grow. Discover. Dream.
G RO W. D I S C O V E R . D R E AM .
2025-26
YEAR BOOK A YEAR IN DISCOVERY COLLEGE 2025 - 2026
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WELCOME
PRIMARY
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Message from Principal
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Head of Primary
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Message from Deputy Head of College
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Year 1
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Message from School Council Chairman
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Year 2
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First Day
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Year 3
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Year 4
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Year 5
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Year 6
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Primary Library
Special thanks to Luzia Lu and Mahi Jhaveri for providing the drawing and design featured on the cover and back cover.
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SECONDARY 73
Head of Secondary
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Year 7
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Year 8
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Year 9
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Year 10
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Year 11
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Year 12
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Year 13
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GETTING INVOLVED
OUR STAFF
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Student Leadership
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Staff
& House Captains
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Farewells
SPORTS 156
Cobras Teams
LIFE @ DC 206
Life at DC
THE ARTS
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No Boundaries
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Primary Sports Day
Meet our Grads
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Theatre
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Secondary Sports Day
Secondary Library
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Visual Arts
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PTA
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Music
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DCSN
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YEARBOOK 2025-26
It has been a genuine honor and a privilege to join the Discovery College community this academic year. As I reflect on these past months, I keep returning to a single word: belonging. Joining a community as vibrant and established as ours can be a daunting prospect, yet from my very first day, I was met with an authenticity that made the transition feel less like a move and more like a homecoming. This sense of connection is best captured in the
a school stepping into a new era of opportunity. I,
small, daily rhythms of the school. My favorite
and all staff at the school, stand on the shoulders
part of any day is standing at the entrance each
of those who came before me—leaders, teachers,
morning; the expectant smiles and exuberant
and staff members who navigated the founding of
waves of students and families entering the
a new school, the isolation of a pandemic, and the
building provide a clarity of purpose in my role
shifting landscape of Hong Kong and the world
that no planning document or spreadsheet ever
beyond. Because of that foundation laid by our
could.
predecessors, we are now uniquely positioned to see their hard work come to full fruition. It is an
This year has been a journey of genuine discovery,
exciting time ahead for Discovery College!
marked by moments that tested our collective mettle. We navigated physical challenges like the
To the Graduating Class of 2026 and all departing
damage to our roof, and far more significantly,
students: remember that you will always have a
we held one another through losses within our
home here. When the world feels uncertain or the
community and the weight of personal hardships.
ground beneath your feet feels shaky, lean on the
In these moments, the strength of DC was not
principles of community, compassion, and courage
just found in the classroom or on the sports
that you honed here.
field, but in the character of our students. To our students: I have been deeply impressed by your
We wish you every success on your onward journey
willingness to be vulnerable—to speak openly
as you continue to Grow. Discover. Dream.
about your interests, to own your strengths, and to be reflective about your weaknesses.
Chloë Pollack Principal
Yearbooks are essentially time capsules; we never quite know what future eyes will see when they turn these pages. However, I believe they will see ESF DISCOVERY COLLEGE | 3
It is an immense privilege to be involved in the development and production of the school Yearbook. As we gather the photographs, the messages and the reflections from our community, it brings to the fore the pride and gratitude we feel for the extraordinary ways our community has come together. In particular, the 2025-26 academic year is one in which a sense of belonging has had a renewed focus in the College. Our community has come alive through cultural celebrations including Halloween, the Mid-Autumn Festival, Diwali, and Chinese New Year. These celebrations validate our individual identities, foster mutual respect, and build community cohesion through our shared experiences. They are, also, lots of fun! Additionally, it has been inspiring to witness the impact of our student-led initiatives, including the Swap and Shop, the Love for Luke blood drive, and the dedication of our student leaders in organizing Fun Fridays. We have also put a renewed focus on enhancing student voice to improve our facilities, curriculum, and community engagement, with the re-establishment of our Secondary Sportsday just one example of how student voice and leadership can bring us together. The Yearbook is, however, more than just a collection of memories; it is a testament to the resilience and spirit of our students and staff. It serves not only as a source of pride for us in the present but also as a nostalgic reminder of the vibrant experiences we’ve shared and the milestones we’ve achieved together. As you turn the pages and look back on our shared expereiences, whether as immediate readers in the summer of 2026, or in the future, may you feel the same pride and ebullience as we did when putting this together. Here’s to a wonderful year and the many memories that will continue to bring us joy in the future. With warm regards, Mark Jobling Deputy Head of College
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YEARBOOK 2025-26
As we look back on the 2025-26 academic year, it has been filled with joyful learning, collaborative spirit, and significant strides forward. Our School Council has been at the very heart of this progress, diligently governing the College and ensuring that the student and parent voice remain a powerful driver of positive change. From championing initiatives focused on student well-being to supporting the development of school infrastructure, the Council’s insight has been invaluable. The dedication of our Council members is also truly inspiring. They generously volunteer their time and expertise, bringing diverse perspectives that enrich school decision-making quantity and guide toward a more inclusive and dynamic future to Discovery College. As Chair, there is nothing more rewarding than to students’ smiling faces and seeing their enthusiasm as they embrace new challenges, explore their passions, and support one another As you turn the pages of this DC Yearbook, I hope you are filled with pride and fond memories of another remarkable year.
Henry Wong School Council Chairman
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First Day. 8 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
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PRIMARY YEARS. 10 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
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Across these pages, you’ll find many
I want to take a moment to thank our PTA
wonderful snapshots of proud moments in
for the energy, ideas, and practical graft that
our Primary School. From children finding
add colour to our year and every year since I
their voice and being encouraged to build
joined DC.
more confidence, to students taking action, and being passionate in their approaches.
In learning, our classrooms have been busy
The photos show glimpses of laughter
and brave. We continue to sharpen our
caught mid‑flight, small breakthroughs that
curriculum work, both in the language
became big steps, friendships that steadied
curriculum and in our pedagogical practices,
a day and staff who care deeply for our
and we took another step forward in our
children. The real story is always louder
reading approaches. It’s been a joy to hear
than any picture, and can be found in the
students discuss their love for writing, turning
moments of discovery, the care from every
literacy into a shared adventure rather than
adult in the building, and the happiness
a single lesson. When children debate with a
throughout every classroom.
text, chase an idea through a paragraph, or share a story that matters to them, you see
Within our primary school this year, a
EMMA-LOUISE
confidence building in real time.
HEAD OF PRIMARY
reimagined middle leadership team has brought fresh eyes and honest questions.
Beyond our walls, every class stepped into
We’ve challenged ourselves to gain greater
Hong Kong. From parks, museums, and
There is always a lot to celebrate in DC, and
clarity about why we do what we do, and
neighbourhoods to our No Boundaries
always more to do. Our journey evolves
how we continuously build a child-centred
programme reaching further into Primary.
every year, with education constantly
culture around this. From festivals and
Using our beloved city as a living classroom
changing, and each cohort changing more
workshops to strengthening local business
has deepened our students’ sense of
still. To our supportive families, thank you
connections, our community threads have
belonging and widened their view of other
for the trust you place in us each day.
pulled school and home a little closer
people’s stories. Those days out are not
May these pages serve as a reminder of
together, and our team is excited to develop
extras, they are part of how we learn to
what mattered most to DC this year; our
this further in the years to come.
notice, to ask better questions, and to care
students growing in curiosity, in care, and in
for the world we live in. A huge thank you to
confidence.
every educator for working tirelessly to make this happen.
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Throughout the year, we watched students embrace the learner profiles of being Caring, Principled, and Courageous.”
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Year One.
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From Left to Right (Front Row) Ms Louise Mills Ms Mika Jepson Ms Chloe Higgins Mr Andrew Cunningham Ms Toree Islam From Left to Right (Back Row)
What an incredible journey Year 1 has had,
The scavenger hunt at Siena Park was
filled with fun, learning, and exploration.
another exciting experience that sparked
Throughout the year, we watched students
curiosity about plants and minibeasts. This
embrace the learner profiles of being Caring,
adventure led students to plant seeds in
Principled, and Courageous.
the classroom, allowing them to observe
Ms Rachel Smyth Ms Alison Kutrzyk Ms Stacie Danvers Ms Georgia Kalozaki Ms Ceejay De Guzman
growth firsthand as they learned about life
showcased their progress to their families.
Highlights included our ‘How the World
cycles and the conditions needed for nature
Other highlights included our wonderful
Works’ unit of inquiry, where we focused
to thrive. A special event this year was our
Sports Day and Character Parade.
on how structures are designed for various
trip to Hong Kong Park, where students
purposes. Our young ‘structure detectives’
practiced responsibility while studying the
Overall, it has truly been a year of fantastic
investigated our school and North Plaza,
interdependence of animals and plants.
growth. Witnessing our young learners
culminating in a memorable visit from bridge
flourish has been a joy, and we are immensely
architect Professor Naeem Hussain. He shared
We also celebrated our vibrant school
his globally award-winning design process,
community with memorable events, including
emphasising safety and environmental
our Celebrations of Learning, where children
proud of their achievements.
harmony.
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CLASS 1.1 Ms Chloe Higgins Ms Mika Jepson
Sadie Marcus Mike Rhys Jesse Hayden
BESISIRA-WILLIAMS CHAN CHAN CHAN CHIK CHUN
Katrina Kenzo Hubert Adalia Henry Jasmine
COLLINS FERNANDOPULLE HE HEINZ HONG JOLLY
Seo Yuet Tung Hazel Dorothy Jasper Leah
KWON LAI LAW LI LIN MEUSER
Ronan Miya Riley Darren Andrea Gaius
MOTWANI NAIR ROSE THAM TSE WONG
Liam Yvanna Luca Arya
WONG WONG YAN ZHOU
Not featured: Lea FONSECA Seah KON
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CLASS 1.2 Ms Rachel Smyth Ms Ceejay De Guzman
Nas Link Miller Elena Noah Alvin
BUDHLANI CAMPBELL DONG FEDERICI HAN HON
Mila
JI
Allen Lienna Jayden Eden Louise
JO KLINDWORT LAI LAM LAM
Darcy Audrey Jasmine Atticus Henri Amaira
LIAO LIU LIU MAK MARTIN NARULA
Elsie Matias Lachie Jiyou Swara Aidan
ODONNELL RAMIREZ LEON RYAN SHIM SINHA TANG
Kyle Amalia Chester Zuri Yichen Hayden
TOEWS VERMEIRE WONG WOOD XU ZHOU
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CLASS 1.3 Mr Andrew Cunningham Mrs Georgia Kalozaki
Theo Emmi Adam Tuen Ying Alicia Joshua
BEEVERS BIRKHOLZ BOUWER CHENG CHOW GANGAMALA
Maxime Lorna Charlotte Emmett Shreesha Leona
HAHN HE HONG IP KANDALKAR LAU
Ashley Julian Elon Dexton Mila Vincent
LEE LEUNG LIU LO NG OU
Seoyoon Arthur Dionysos Chloe Maverick Hannah
PARK PIOTROWSKI RUECK SIN STEVENS TANG
Ringo Caitlin Emilia Constance Alice Jayden
TANG TSANG VAN DER MEULEN WONG YANG YIP
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CLASS 1.4 Mrs Alison Kutrzyk Mrs Toree Islam
William Noah Cela Sasha Aarav Lana
BAI BRAGINSKIY CHAN HUI KANCHARLA LALVANI
Noreen Ashton Shane Weier Clementine Reya
LAU LAW LI LIU LOHOFF MULIK
Scarlett Winston Constance Oscar Kiaan Ayrton
NG NG NGUYEN REN SARKAR TAM
Ron Ayla Annabelle Pablo Rrajas Chloe
TANG TASKER TROW TSUI UPPAAL VERMEIRE
Laura Heather Rex Yric Gabriella
VIEIRA GONCALVES WONG WONG WONG YU
Not featured: Alicia KIM
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Working together as a caring school community, they have seized wonderful opportunities to learn from one another and develop their skills through hands-on, purposeful activities that truly spark their imagination.”
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Year Two.
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From Left to Right Mrs Rebecca Blake Mrs Gigi Jose Mrs Gill Friend Mrs Lisa Klatt Mrs Shaila Subba Ms Namrata Sahoo Ms Tae Eun Kim *Not in the photo Mrs Becky Self Mrs Amy Beedham Ms Aaliyah Sullivan
Since the start of year 2, the students have
exhibits making the concepts we explored in
During our ‘Sharing The Planet’ unit, our
grown into confident, curious thinkers. They
class more tangible, helping to deepen their
Year 2 students showed genuine excitement
have demonstrated genuine enthusiasm
understanding.
about exploring and protecting our world. They discovered ecosystems right here in our
exploring new concepts and built meaningful connections with their classmates. Working
This inquiry unit culminated in a special
local area and learned how all living things
together as a caring school community, they
Celebration of Learning where students
are beautifully connected. They researched
have seized wonderful opportunities to learn
guided their families through a number of
environments near and far, discovering how
from one another and develop their skills
hands-on activities, giving them a chance
different creatures live and thrive in their
through hands-on, purposeful activities that
to see just how much they have grown as
habitats. The children’s genuine curiosity
truly spark their imagination.
learners. It was beautiful to see the students
brought energy and excitement to their
explaining their ideas, answering questions,
learning.
As part of our ‘How the World Works’ unit,
and sharing their passion for learning with the
the students enjoyed an unforgettable trip
people they love most. These moments truly
It has been a true privilege to witness the year
to the Science Museum, where their curiosity
showed us how capable and knowledgeable
2 students grow, discover, and flourish this
truly came alive. They explored fascinating
our Year 2 students had become.
year. We are excited to celebrate their next chapter as they move forward into Year 3.
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CLASS 2.1 Mrs Becky Self Mrs Gill Friend Mrs Gigi Jose
Ajoy Ayaan Asher Matias Celeste Sze Yu
ARON BAWA BENICKY CASTRO ORELLANA CHAN CHAN
Amelia Karl Olivia Jacob Johann Blair
CHEEK CHEUNG CHIU CHUI ENGEL FENG
Hannah Alexander Sung Jae June Tessa Ted
FU HO KANG KWON LAM LEE
Yian Edwin Hedy Chin Chin Naomi Summer
LI LIN LIN NG SAVAGE TSANG
Louise Dorothy James Jake Veselin
WILLIAMSON WONG WONG WU YAM
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CLASS 2.2 Mrs Lisa Klatt Ms Aaliyah Sullivan
Akshita Jacob Aiden Lucy Hunter Kushagra
ABHISHEK CHAN CHOW COLL DAVIES WORLEY DWIVEDI
Idris Ambrose Athena Maria Aesha Kucas
FAN FUNG GERBER GRISHINA KOTHAARE KU
Nathan Catherine Chloe Adam Lily Twinkle
LACZNY LAI LAI LAM LAM LAU
Josh Arabella Toby Adriana Arya Tyler
LI MELVILLE-SMITH NG NIETO PONS PAREEK PEAKE
Pierce Samara Quinn Jayden Keaton Jaylen
SUM TALWAR TSANG VISSER YASAY-ARDITI ZHENG
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CLASS 2.3 Mrs Amy Beedham Mrs Namrata Sahoo Ms Shaila Subba
Rishaan Saanvi Dorcas Ellie Hannah Arthur
BAKSHI BATRA CHAN CHAN CHAN CHENG
Sungyun Ashley Galina Zayn Tarini Sophia
CHO CHOW DEBURCA ELBELTAGI KASHYAP KING
Asher Winston Haley Alba Cheuk Hei Yu Hong
KWAN KWONG LAI LAM LEE LIM
Anzan Vigo Enda Hailey Maxime Adrian
LING LOUIE MA ONG PATOIS READ
Charlotte Coen Amelia Harvey Arielle
SCHUST SIN TAM XIE YIN
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CLASS 2.4 Mrs Rebecca Blake Ms Tae Eun Kim
Oliver Samara Aaditya Vyom Claire Bram
AGARS ALEZRA ANAVKAR AWASTHI BABIN BENASA
Milla Daniel Anna Amairah Amaya Max
BOYER CHAN CHIU HASAN HO-SAM-SOOI HOU
Elen Forest Ava Lachlan Ashley Amber
IOSCO JIN JOBLING KO LEUNG MA
Kieran Reyansh Christopher Luca Aryan Kiaan
O’BRIEN PADAR PAYNE POZZEBON RAVI ACHAN SACHDEV
Reyansh Aslan Aline Julia Dean Lucas
SINGH TAI TRIO WALSH WEEGENAAR YAU
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This year has been rich with students demonstrating their understanding and connecting classroom learning to real-world situations.”
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Year Three.
Front Row (From Left to Right) Ms Gaynor Asquith Mrs Maren Gasser Mrs Gita Kishore Mrs Begoña Montoro Back Row (From Left to Right) Mr Mark Steed Mrs Deborah Plant Mrs Cindy Alflatt Mr Joshua Winkelmann
Our Year 3 journey has been filled with
supported the Box of Hope initiative by
This year has been rich with students
learning, laughter, and memorable moments.
collecting resources for the Villa Kunterbunt
demonstrating their understanding and
We began with the ‘Who We Are’ unit, which
animal foster home.
connecting classroom learning to real-world situations. As we reflect on our time in Year 3,
we revisited throughout the year to strengthen our Year 3 community. This unit allowed us to
A highlight of the year was our Year 3
we cherish the memories we have created and
explore our identities, share our hopes, learn
camp, the first overnight trip for our primary
celebrate our growth together. The students
about each other, and set class expectations.
students. This unforgettable experience
eagerly anticipate the next academic year,
allowed students to learn more about
ready to continue growing, discovering, and
In the ‘How We Organise Ourselves’ unit,
themselves and their environment, aligning
dreaming.
students examined how communities use
beautifully with our ‘Where We Are in Place
systems to meet needs and achieve goals.
and Time’ unit. The camp fostered strong
They explored the roles and responsibilities
friendships and encouraged students to
within a community and learned how to take
cultivate courage, resilience, and perseverance
action and give back. The Year 3s proudly
through challenges.
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CLASS 3.1 Mrs Cindy Alflatt Mr Joshua Winkelmann
Aribah Elizabeth Ally Alexander Tamara Nina
AHSAN CHAN CHOI DALY FEJES FER
Jack Ryan Can Riley Andras Annabel
GALLEY GARLAND GUERKAN HONG LI LI
Esther Charlotte Alexa Lewis Jonah Lily
LIM MENG NOORDIN PILLING SAMA TAI
Amaira Ruben Jessie Camus Leo Mac
TULI VERMEIRE WAN WANG WANG WONG
Emma Priscilla Kaden
YANG YU ZHOU
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CLASS 3.2 Ms Gaynor Asquith Mrs Begoña Montoro
Norah Amaira Jack Aurelia Emma Jinwoo
AGRAWAL BALWADA BRISEBOIS CHAN CHEUNG CHOI
Stella Mia Eddie Gabrielle Viaana Sami
DONATTI FERREIRA GALLEY HAN HSIAO JAIN JOBLING
Aarav Haris Sapphyre Rishaan Brooklyn Yui Him Kayla
KEJRIWAL KHATANA KOSTER KUMAR LEE LEUNG
Advika Eric Vasco Neil Noah Sonia
MARRI MERLONE MORGANTE MOTWANI O’BRIEN OZOEMENAM
Naira Tom Jameson Clark Lucas Reynold
SETUNGA MUDALIGE SWEET TAM TSAI WAN WONG
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CLASS 3.3 Mr Mark Steed Mrs Gita Kishore
Alex Ella Amelia Giselle Ethan Colette
ALLAN DOMINGUEZ BELL-SCOTT CHEUNG CHOW D CRUZ GAITAN GUERRA
Simon Mia Anna Pratyush Tung Tung Leo
GOMEZ BERARD GRIMES HANNA HATKAR JIANG KUMAR
Ona Charlotte Edouard Kason Hannah Eton
KWAN KWOK LESAFFRE LI LO LUI
Shayne Sophia Eli Ollie Finlay Anton
MENG MIYASAKA MULLINER ROSE TASKER TSANG
Declan Lucas Nova Nathan Autumn
WRIGHT XIE YANG YU YUAN
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CLASS 3.4 Mrs Deborah Plant Mrs Maren Gasser
Uzayr Calum Gina Kylie Edmond Hailey
BIN JAMSHEER CHAN CHAU CHAU CHEN CHEN
Mia Henry Adam Bhevin Ethan Henri
DORRELL DREW GAUTUN GHATTY GRANT HAHN
Dakota Sckye Kacie Chelsea Angelika Kingsley
JELINEK KOSTER LAM LEE LEVIN LI
Anya Louis Maile Iliana Linus Neo
MAK MARTIN MURAKAMI RIGALOS SHELTON SIMPSON
Amy Owen Ethan Cyrus Clarice
STEVENS TANG WONG YARZI YU
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They demonstrated resilience, empathy, collaboration, and growing independence as they embraced new challenges and opportunities.” 36 | Grow. Discover. Dream
Year Four.
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From Left to Right Mr David Nangle Ms Sunita Nebel Mrs Jo Grainger Ms Noma Noko Ms Jam Hiran Mr Jason Edwards
This year, our Year 4 students truly embodied
Our trip to Kadoorie Farm extended
students encouraged one another and
the attributes of our Learner Profile and
our learning beyond the classroom and
demonstrated determination.
Approaches to Learning. They demonstrated
strengthened students’ sense of responsibility.
resilience, empathy, collaboration, and
They reflected on how their actions today
Academically, students made strong progress
growing independence as they embraced new
influence the planet’s future and began to
in developing their number skills, applying
challenges and opportunities.
see themselves as thoughtful, principled
mathematical thinking with increasing
changemakers.
confidence. In writing, they refined their ability to communicate ideas creatively and clearly.
One of the most powerful experiences was our migration simulation, where students
Camp was a highlight of the year, fostering
Our three whole-class readers inspired rich
stepped into the shoes of those seeking
independence, teamwork, and perseverance.
discussions and deepened comprehension,
safety or opportunity. This immersive
Students stepped outside their comfort
nurturing a shared love of storytelling.
learning encouraged open-mindedness and
zones, strengthened friendships, and showed
perspective-taking, helping students recognise
courage and maturity. Sports Day and the
Through Celebrations of Learning, students
that change brings both challenges and
Swimming Gala were joyful celebrations
confidently shared their growth. We are proud
growth.
of commitment and sportsmanship, where
of the capable, reflective learners they have become, and we look forward to seeing their continued progress next year.
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CLASS 4.1 Mr Jason Edwards Ms Sunita Nebel
Anaysha Olive Ella Bhoomi Daniel Anya
AGARWAL ALFLATT ANNISS ARAVIND ARSENTEV CHAN
Jan Scarlett Manas Daniel Harper Connor
CHAN CHAN CHAVAN CHEN CHEUNG CHIU
Clifford Owen Rahil Max Noah Ronnie
CHOY HO KAPOOR LI LIANG LO
Aarvi Cara Liam Purav Samuel Ethan
PANDEYA PANG SCHUH SINGHVI TAU TSANG
Riva Riley Caitlin Howard
TSE VISSER WONG YUEN Not featured: Lilian WU Nicholas WU
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CLASS 4.2 Mrs Jo Grainger Ms Jam Hiran
Hilary Arthur Noorie Oliver Roni Aira
AU BAHLOUL BONNOT BAWA CHAN DANIEL DASH LAKKA
Isaure
DE CHARETTE
Yerick Kendrick Liam Olivia Leah
DE LA CONTRIE FEUNG HO HUR HYNES IOSCO
Akari Sean Joanna Reuben Jason Gordon
KATO KIM KONG KRYWAWYCH KWAN LAM
Jayla Harold Mia Nathan Lukas Moayala
LAW LEUNG LIANG LIVNE LOHR LONGKUMER
Lily Mia Tue Nora Elvis Twinkle
SHADRIN THIRY TRUONG WEISS YEUNG YIU
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CLASS 4.3 Mr David Nangle Ms Jam Hiran
Hymn Jasmine Ken Francisco Charlie Tom
CHAN CHENG CHEUNG DAROS FRIEND FRIEND
Sunny Amber Miya Miles Bianca Emily
GU GUI JI JOLLY LAU LI
Faith Harley Yu Zhe Roger Gabriel Tai Jayden
LI LING LIU LUI METZ MOK
Mia Emery Elliot Madhuban Anna Yue Meng
NG NI POON RATHORE SUN SUN
Chris Finn Philip Winston Michelle
TSE WALSH WONG WU YU
Not featured: Kaka TANG
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CLASS 4.4 Ms Noma Noko Ms Sunita Nebel
Sadie Beverly Annabel Bria Mina Alisha
ADCOCK CHOW HE JENSEN KERLER KOHLER
Helena Jayden Isabel Lucas Lukas Avi
KWASNY KWOK LEE LI MEUSER MOKGOHLOA
Hugo Kirstin Dilys Diya Rosie Reyansh
NAIR O’DONNELL PUGH RAMANI REID SAHANI
Lwandle Lucas Jayden Nathaniel Will Heydan
SHABALALA TANG TONG TROW WALSH WONG
Dylan Norah Harold Emma Vincent
YANG YANG YAU YEUNG YIP
Not featured: Adas LAI
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Creativity flourished throughout the year, particularly during our poetry unit. Students experimented with language, rhythm, and imagery to craft wonderfully expressive pieces.”
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Year Five.
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From Left to Right Mr Sean Smith Ms Fiona McLoughlin Mrs Jess Worringham Ms Tanya Inkin Ms Isla Han Dr Melanie Williams *Not in the photo Mrs Kitty Tam
This year in Year 5 has been filled with
modern society. The trip sparked thoughtful
Camp was another unforgettable experience.
curiosity, creativity, and meaningful
questions and rich classroom discussions that
Stepping away from the classroom, students
growth. From the very beginning, students
extended far beyond the museum walls.
demonstrated resilience, teamwork, and independence as they faced new challenges
embraced a range of exciting units of inquiry that encouraged them to think critically,
Creativity flourished throughout the year,
together. Whether problem-solving outdoors
collaborate effectively, and make connections
particularly during our poetry unit. Students
or supporting one another through activities,
between the past, present, and future.
experimented with language, rhythm, and
they strengthened friendships and discovered
imagery to craft wonderfully expressive pieces.
new personal strengths.
A highlight of the year was our visit to the
Our Celebration of Learning showcased these
Palace Museum, where students explored the
original poems, with students confidently
Across all areas of learning, students have
fascinating world of the Ancient Egyptians.
performing and sharing their voices with peers
shown enthusiasm, maturity, and a willingness
Seeing artefacts up close brought history to
and families. It was a proud moment that
to take risks. The Year 5 team is incredibly
life and deepened their understanding of how
reflected both their literary skills and their
proud of their progress and looks forward to
civilisations of the past continue to influence
growing self-assurance.
seeing them continue to thrive in Year 6.
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CLASS 5.1 Dr Melanie Williams Mrs Tanya Inkin
Tara Aron Gabrielle Quanbie Taylor Jordan
AHUJA CHAN CHAN CHAN CHAN CHEUNG
Brooke Juno Jiwon Kaito Theodora Danny
CLAASEN HO HWANG IKEDA LANG LEUNG
Abigail Louis Pedro Giulia Ava Guhansai
LIU LIU LOMOVTOV DE MORAIS MORGANTE OTT PASUPATHY
Luna Carmelo Ena Soey Yuriko Ikkyu
SANSOM SERIO SERY SUEN UMIBE WAKAYAMA
Nina Seaton Sebastian Hans Kara
WALSH WAN YEUNG YU ZHOU
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Danny Rosie Jean-Louis Isabelle Alyson Adeleine
BRAGINSKIY BRISEBOIS CHAMPAGNE CHEEK CHEUNG DARLING
Riley Polina Kadie Maia Ruby Victoria
FAN FEJES FUNG GAITAN GUERRA GREER HANNA
Emilia Kiki Joseph Bernice Timothy Thea
HEATH HO HUANG KWOK LI LIM
Pippi Miso Adhithya Viyan Sharvil Sanaya Alberto
LIU PARK PRADEEP PRAKASH SAXENA TRUSSO SFRAZZETTO
Gabriel Sun Liam Irene Scarlette Katrina Theo
WONG WONG WRIGHT XIE YAU ZHENG
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CLASS 5.3 Mrs Jess Worringham Ms Isla Han
Ava Teagan Lewis Hailey Adelaide Eshaana
ALLAN DOMINGUEZ CARLIN CHAN FAaN GAO GOYAL
Eliyah Hannah Emily Jude Isha Drew
HO-SAM-SOOI HU HUI JOHNSON KHANAPURKAR KUTRZYK
Katie Karl Cadence Teddy Zariya Jack
KWONG LAM LEE MCLEAY POZZEBON REID
Eric Stella Alexandra Bella-Rose
RIXON SHI TATE WILKINSON
Carly Filip
WONG WONG
Nathan Shawn Bella Yetunde Emma
WONG WONG YAP YOUNG YUE
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Linnea Alina Caia Riona Benjamin Jasper
BORTHWICK BOYER CARLIN CARLIN CHAN CHEN
Yee Hing Ariel CHEN Iris CHIN Kris CUI Lea FER Denise GAO Lucas GRIFFIN
Cassandra Jacob Emily Maya Ria Ayaan
LEUNG MELVILLE-SMITH MURAKAMI ORAJIS SAMA SAVJITH
Aaron Yash Lesley Scott Ella Alvan
SCHERTLE SINGH SUM SWEET VUKOVICH WANG
Celine Jayden Natalie Zhixing Olivia Yingping
WONG WONG YAU YE ZHANG ZHAO
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A highlight of the year was our school camp, where friendships deepened, resilience was tested, and independence flourished. Students embraced challenges with courage and returned stronger, more united, and ready to lead.”
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Year Six. From Left to Right
Mr Craig Gouk Mrs Hayley Wood Ms Claire Kilbourne Mrs Keiko Trimingham Mr Rob Sweet
As we close another remarkable year in
A highlight of the year was our school camp,
In collaboration with the Chinese team, our
Year 6, we reflect on the powerful learning
where friendships deepened, resilience was
Celebration of Learning showcased both
experiences and milestones that have shaped
tested, and independence flourished. Students
cultural understanding and academic growth,
our journey. Throughout the year, our units
embraced challenges with courage and
highlighting the strength of partnership and
of inquiry encouraged us to think deeply,
returned stronger, more united, and ready to
shared achievement.
act responsibly, and recognise our capacity
lead. The PYP Exhibition remained the culminating
to make a difference. In ‘How We Organise Ourselves’, we explored how leadership
Our learning was enriched through
highlight of Year 6. This inspiring event
and collaboration help communities thrive,
meaningful experiences beyond the classroom.
captured the essence of inquiry, as students
discovering that a shared vision empowers
NGO visits broadened our perspectives and
pursued issues they cared deeply about and
us to be agents of positive change. In
strengthened our understanding of advocacy
turned passion into purposeful action.
‘Who We Are’, we examined our roles and
and service. Book Week and the much-
As our students prepare to transition to
responsibilities as global citizens, considering
anticipated parade brought creativity and joy
Secondary school, we are incredibly proud of
how our choices and actions impact others.
to our community, while our poetry slam gave
their personal, social, and academic growth.
students a platform to express their identities,
We wish them every success and happiness in
ideas, and passions with confidence and voice.
the exciting journey ahead.
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CLASS 6.1 Mrs Hayley Wood Mrs Keiko Trimingham
Saif Tejas Anya Kyle Faith Ka Yuet Harlie
ALAVI ARAVIND ARORA B.K CHAN CHAN
Scarlett Sum Yee Aimee Hamza Joseph Ella Chris
CHAN CHANG CHEEMA CHEN CHENG HER
Alexa Yashvi Isabel Annie Natalie Eden
ISHMAEL ISERN IYER KRYWAWYCH KUMAR LAI LAU
Rylie Hayton Yijin Dexter Alexandra Joanne
LIN LO LUO MACHIN PATOIS REN
Lefteris Devaan Jack Aayansh Beth Edward
RIGALOS SENEVIRATNE TATE VYAS WANG YAU
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Jenny Jasper Abeer Oliver Bar Venceslas
AN CHEUNG CHOPRA CLELAND DANIEL DE CHARETTE DE LA CONTRIE
Jasmine
DEPETRO
Ellie Toma Issac Lily Anna
EDWARDS HANAFUSA HUANG HUR IKEDA
Lucas Sonya Ewen Skyler Sophia Warren
KIM KRASI LAU LEE LEE LEE
Daniel Juwon Valentino Evan Ethan Logan
LI LIM MOKGOHLOA NG SHI TANG
Yana Meliz Jenny Gaia Faaris George
TONCHEVA WONG XIONG YEUNG YOUSAF YUEN
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CLASS 6.3 Mr Craig Gouk Mrs Keiko Trimingham
Cruise Reanna Hudson Christiana Agnes Sky
ABERGEL CHAURASIA CHEUNG CHIU FAN JAFARI
Riaan Niko Haylie Hazel Makayla Amelia
KUMAR KWAN LAI LEUNG LIANG LIU
Ariana Catarina Logan Kavir Oscar Rowan
LUO LYNCH CASCALES MACGREGOR MEHTA MEKNI MO
Jacob Conor Isabel Anav Anvesha Agastya
MULLINER NG PARKER-HUGHES RATHI RATHI SAXENA
Phoebus Scarlet Fox Preston Madeleine Kyson
SUN TSE WANG WONG YANG YEUNG
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Jude Lleyton Claire Yan Lam Hayden Max
ADCOCK ALFLATT CHAN CHENG CHEUNG CHIU
Ethan Maya Kiara Ariana Chun To Megan
DORRELL GARLAND KLOPPER KOHLER LAI LAU
Lonnie Hailey Zach Ryder Maverick Chloe
LEE LEUNG LI LIU MCNULTY NG
Jayden Danislav Yohan Alessia Jillian Ellie
NG POPOV SAVJITH SERIO SUNG WALL
Ted Priscilla Adrian Cindy Darren Vencent
WOOD WU YEUNG YUAN ZHANG ZHANG
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Every year is an opportunity to live our vision
experience, and this year has been no exception.
and values as a college, and this year was no
Student leadership, particularly in community
different. Every page of this yearbook captures
engagement, has been a real highlight,
a moment created within our community
including the Love for Luke blood drive and the
- consider them as highlights of the many
Swap and Shop fashion event in partnership
opportunities a Discovery College (DC) education
with Plastic Free Seas. This year also featured the
creates. As we flip through these pages, we
Secondary musical, Little Shop of Horrors, which
see photos of friends, teachers, colleagues, and
was an incredible production that showcased
those who invested in one another to make a
the theatrical and musical talents of our students
difference.
and scholars.
There have been so many wonderful moments
Thank you to the Secondary staff at DC for their
captured in this year’s edition that tell the story
commitment throughout the year to all aspects
of how the college’s vision lives and breathes
of college life. Each student’s success is linked to
among those privileged enough to call DC home.
your continued dedication, care, and expertise,
Thank you to the communications team for
both within and beyond the classroom.
JONNY TATE HEAD OF SECONDARY
capturing many of the year’s highlights, helping us to celebrate what has been an exceptional
I also want to thank the Parent Teacher
programme for Years 7-11. Without the
year.
Association (PTA) and all the parents for their
support of all parents, these projects would
contributions to key enrichment projects
not be possible. Thank you for helping us
Whilst there are too many to mention, I
that enhance the student experience. We are
bring our vision to life.
thought I’d share a few stand out moments
incredibly grateful to our parent community for
of this year. Our No Boundaries program
their contributions through annual PTA fees.
Finally, thank you to our wonderful
created opportunities for authentic community
These have made several vital improvements
students! Your energy, passion, talents, and
connection and language and cultural
possible, including remodelling the Chinese
commitment to being the best you can be
immersion, both within and beyond Hong
language learning classrooms, Gym and
are the beating heart of DC. You are all
Kong. Sports, the Arts, and community clubs are
Senior Student Centre upgrades, and funding
awesome, and we are incredibly proud of
what bring a valuable texture to the student
the development of a language immersion
each of you!
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Our first year in Secondary School was enjoyable and fun!
SARAH JOLLY YEAR 7 DEAN What a first year we’ve had together!
This year, I have seen kindness and
Congratulations to Year 7 on surviving
friendships flourish amongst you. I
and thriving in your first year of ‘big
have been impressed to learn about
school’. We talked at the start of the
your individual talents; to see you
year about how, for many of you, it
shining as sports players, musicians,
was the same school, but a chance
and artists. A personal highlight was
for a new you! You have taken this
getting to know you more during
chance to push yourselves beyond your
the Year 7 Camp; watching you
comfort zone and have risen to the
climb high walls, shoot arrows, and
challenge of being more independent.
work together to complete team challenges. I didn’t enjoy clearing out
For many of you, being ‘Year 7 Ready’
your tents afterwards so much… oh
was a challenge. You needed support
the socks, so many smelly socks!
with moving around the classrooms, remembering the right equipment
Thank you for making me feel so
and, meeting deadlines. However, with
welcome at Discovery College and
support from your brilliant Learning
for all the laughs (and extra grey
Advisors, teachers, and each other, you
hairs) you’ve given me. I am excited
all got there! We had many new faces
to watch you grow in Year 8. It will
join our cohort and they have shown
get trickier and there will be a new
bravery in navigating themselves in a
level of challenge, but we will face it
new school and making firm friends.
together.
Beginning Year 7 was both exciting and daunting. Throughout this year, our year group has achieved so much together. With new chapters, came new faces and new teachers, making this year a memorable milestone as we embarked on our first year of Secondary school. Through all the challenging times we have been through, we persevered and continued. This year, we learned to adapt to new structures, manage heavier workloads, and supported each other through tough times. We welcomed new classmates and built a strong, inclusive year group community. Collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, we applied knowledge across different subjects, and presented our Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) board games that we made. We participated in school productions, discovered hidden talents, and built confidence on stage; little roles, big hearts! We were so excited that the traditional sports day was revived - we got to cheer for our friends and support our houses! Over the Primary years, we have been through many ups and downs. This year, we had fun learning and evolving into Secondary School students. No Boundaries Week was a marvellous experience as we faced fears together as a team. Thank you so much to our wonderful Learning Advisors: Ms Millar, Mr Davis, Mr Bolton, Mr Turagaiviu and Ms Yoong, and our Dean, Mrs Jolly, for all their support this year. Anya Ngao 7B
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CLASS 7B
Ms Jemma Millar
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Anya
ABRAHAM
Cavan
AU YEUNG
Timmy
BASTIANS
Maxim
BOYER-KRASAVTSEV
Romeo
CAVALCANTI LAPA
Ari
CHAN
Cirrus
CHAN
Ryan
CHOPRA
Samarah
CHOPRA
Paola
DONG
Felipe
GOMEZ-BERARD
Arya
GUPTA
Timothy
LI
Phileas
LOHR
Neerav
MENON
Anya
NGAO
Myraa
TRIPATHI
Ocean
TSO
Ian
WANG
Ella
WU
Melany
XU
Hera
YEUNG
Kayley
YU
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Mr Matt Davis Aayansh
AGARWAL
Myrah
AGRAWAL
Valeria
AGUILAR ANDERSSON
Orlando
BISSINGER
Elizabeth
BOG
Kaden
CHAN
Renee
CHAN
Jerry
CHEUNG
Clovis
CHOY
George
DONG
Aidan
FU
Felix
HANSSON
Vasili
KASIANENKO
Vivian
LIU
Kyra
MAHTANI
Raphael
MCLEAY
Neil
NYATI
Aryan
SHRESTHA
Ethan
SO
Yuji
TSAI
Amber
TSING
Kaydan
TSUI
Jaska
VIIRRET
Kate
YANG
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CLASS 7P
Mr Steve Bolton Grandt
CHONG
Daniel Rodygin
CORREIA
Aiden
DAS
Adam
GLAVANIS
Luke
HERBERT-SMITH
Aksinya
LEVIN
Jasmine
LI
Julius
LI
Lucas
LIAO
Gustave
MERLIN
Faina
NAGDA
Ethan
NG
Mike
NG
Ashton
O’BRIEN
Shanaya
PRASAD
Maya
RAMANI
Ginevra
SANSOM
Lynus
SAROSI
Josie
TANG
Lucile
TRAN
Alice
TSANG
Not featured: Kieran CORRIGAN Sze wai LEE
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Mr Line Turagaiviu Vansh
ANAND
Kanisha
BHARGAVA
Ella
BOAG
Aurora
CHAN
Owen
CHAN
Brown
CHEN
Carter
CHEN
Jarvis
CHEN
Ethan
DALY
Aden
FUNG
NJ
HATTINGH
Rumi
KAPOOR
Tinco
KUNG
Sean
LAM
Elsa
LAW
Hailey
LEUNG
Brandon
MAXTED
Fifi
STROBL
Laura
TRUSSO SFRAZZETTO
Melody
YANG
Kevin Yong
YONG
Not featured: Samuel GRIFFITHS Rania MA Jasper TANG
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CLASS 7Y
Ms Holy Yoong
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Arjun
ACHARYA
Ollie
ANNISS
Ayaan
BAKSHI
Sara
BERNAL SANCHEZ
Max
BORG
Austen
CHAN
Sean
CHAU
Hazel
CHONG
Guna
GHATTY
Maya
JI
Anton
LEE
Hayley
LIU
SavanaRae
MACKENZIE
Tashi
MATHUR
Lammy
NG
Lucas
NG
Michelle
ORAJIS
Emily
PARKER-HUGHES
Luk
SUARDI
Felipe
VEGA MEDICH
Wallace
WOO
Stanley
YE
Brian
ZHOU
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Year Eight. 82 | Grow. Discover. Dream
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VANESSA VIIRRET YEAR 8 DEAN
It has been a big year for the Year 8s,
situations. I was so proud to hear
having said goodbye to their Year 7
the positive reports the teachers
Dean (Sarah Barnett) who provided
gave regarding their attitudes and
support for their first year of MYP, and
behaviour. I was also impressed by
welcoming me as their new Dean. It
their level of participation at the
has been a heartwarming experience
Sports Day; not just in terms of
getting to know this cohort as a group
competing in events but also in the
who are enthusiastic, supportive
way they cheered each other on.
of each other, and open to new experiences. During my time with
In the classroom, students are
them, I have seen real engagement
also working impressively. Their
with many of the opportunities
advertising campaigns for English
outside of the classroom that are on
showed a high level of creativity
offer. There is our assembly team
and they have clearly been having
who work to provide entertaining
fun participating in their Physical
presentations, our ambassadors and
& Health Education (PHE) lessons.
council representatives, students who
The heart dissection in Science
excel in the Arts and in sports, and
had students invigorated about
our focus group who are helping to
completing labs for the subject.
develop the wellbeing programme, to
Sincere thanks goes to their teachers
name a few.
and Learning Advisors for the invaluable support they provide.
Year 8 was a marvelous year for all of us as we got to meet new teachers, got to meet new classmates, and most of all we got to meet our fabulous new Dean Ms Viirret. As a whole year group, we did so many meaningful activities together, learned many new things, and faced new challenges as well. This year, for the very first time in November, we got a chance to be independent and had the opportunity to explore new villages and residential places in China, and the wonderful camps in Hong Kong. We got to experience China’s diverse culture and the stunning environmental landscapes. Overall, No Boundaries was the highlight of the year. Then, for Interdisciplinary Unit (IDU) Week, we got to organise activities in groups and made a persuasive health and wellbeing campaign. This project made us learn about the different hormones and different health benefits. And who can forget the unforgettable Sports Day? We all put on our house colors and the air was alive with roaring excitement. From the relays to the high jump finals, it was truly a memorable day for everyone involved who demonstrated hard teamwork. Another exciting experience we got to do in Science class was the heart dissection. It was the wildest thing we have ever done. In pairs, we were working together exploring the sheep’s heart. At first, we all were a little hesitant and nervous, but ultimately, we all did it and got to understand the heart functions, and got to learn something new. Overall, this year has been a new year of learning experiences and will be a remarkable year for all of us. See you soon, Year 9 !! Anayaa Iyer, 8P Ambassador
No Boundaries was a highlight for many students, with them seizing the
I look forward to continuing to work
opportunity to make new friends,
with the cohort to help them flourish
try new foods, and experience new
and find the things about school they enjoy. ESF DISCOVERY COLLEGE | 83
CLASS 8B
Mr Obdulio Carcamo Fonseca Samuel
AU YEUNG
Aarav
BANSAL
Matthew
BRECKNOCK
Filippos
CUCCAGNA
Chloe
DE PAUW
Isla
FISHER
Vihaan
GANATRA
Mila
GLOOR
Ellie
HUI
Jiya
HUSSAIN
Noam
JENSEN COHEN
Megan
KONG
Sam
KUTRZYK
Joanne
LIM
Myra
PRADHAN
Liya
PRASHANTH
Sonora
SHARMA
Jesper
TSE
Mia
TUCKER
Grace
WAN
Brody
WARWICK
Uma
YIP
Anna
ZHAO
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BARRETTO
Max
BEEVERS
Benji
BRAGINSKIY
Jacob
CHING
Celestine
CHOY
Adhvika
GUPTA
Anika
JAIN
Chloe
JIANG
Sung Gon
KANG
Danyul
KIM
Sophia
KWOK
Samuel
LEE
Charmaine
LIU
Amy
LUO
Aarav
MALVIYA
Sahej
SINGH
Marcus
TO
Allegra
TSANG
Stephanie
TSE
Ariel
WONG
Charlene
WONG
Yintong
WONG
Jeremy
YAU
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Ms Meena Venkatasubramanian
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Ben
DANIEL
Anita
DAWRANT
Lucas
DURAND
Audrey
HE
Anayaa
IYER
Noah
KERLER
Jerry
LAM
Frederick
LANG
Cadence
LAW
Isla
MACHIN
Clayton
MO
Aarush
NAIR
Tanya
PILLAI
Gaia
ROMAN
Jia
TOONG
Shaunton
WAN
Daphne
WONG
Sophie
WONG
Herman
XU
Skyler
YAU
Jayco
YIU
Charlotte
YUEN
Johnson
ZHANG
Kale
ZHOU
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Mr Peter De Wet Gloria
AN
Varad
BIRJE
Hailey
CHAN
Lina
CHEUNG
Jonah
CUNNINGHAM
Jacob
DENG
Jaslyn
DHILLON
Areeb
HASAN
Revaant
JOSHI
Esther
KWOK
Jasper
LAM
Elio
NG
Una
OTT
Gethin
PUGH
Efe
SEYIDIR
Brighten
TO
Hudson
VALENTINO
Kate
WALSH
Taylor
WONG
Anabella
YANG
Daniel
YANG
Katie
YU
Nancy
ZHANG
Not featured: Jake LAU
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CLASS 8Y
Ms Candice Chen
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Kaira
BANERJEE
Alina
CHAN
Sophia
CHEUNG
Alex
CLAASAN
Alyssa
CLELAND
Emma
CONNELLY
Wilson
HO
Tamara
KOWLI
Isabel
LEE
Nancy
LI
Lila
MANILAL
Samuel
MARTIN
Season
NG
Alex
ODENDAAL
Jake
ODENDAAL
Salome
POON
Navika
SHRIVASTAVA
Nehan
SIDDIQUI
Jooho
SONG
Alysha
VINEY
Sean
WAN
Julius
WINSAUER
Venus
WONG
Cherry
YU
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This year has been a whirlwind of new experiences, friendships, and challenges that made us, Year 9 students, bolder and closer. We explored, collaborated, and celebrated together. These moments created enduring memories that will undoubtedly enrich our years ahead.
FIONA TATE YEAR 9 DEAN Year 9 is such a special year, filled with
the entry point of teenagehood, and a
growth, maturity, and individuality. This
reminder of the diversity in their emerging
year, the Year 9s ventured out of their
journey. Thank you to our Parent Teacher
comfort zone, followed their hearts,
Association for their generosity in
and explored their passion. Whether it
sponsoring this event.
was in academics, arts, music, or sports, they were able to find their footing and
As we head into Year 10, let’s carry the
embark on a new adventure. It’s such
spirit of teamwork and positivity with
a rewarding experience to be part of
us. Remember, as Elle Woods says, “You
this journey and watch them grow as
must always have faith in people. And
individuals.
most importantly, you must always have faith in yourself.” There will be changes
Our theme for Year 9 was fostering
in Year 10, but it’s important to continue
positive relationships. One of the
to support each other and embrace what
initiatives by the Year 9 Student Leaders
comes next with the same enthusiasm.
was the multi-sports competitions between Learning Teams. These events
Last but not least, this journey would
were not just about the wins; they
not be the same without the unwavering
were about building friendships and
dedication from the lovely Learning
strengthening the Year 9 community.
Advisors, and the ongoing support and
Through the sweats and cheers, they
care from the Year 9 parents. Year 9s, be
learned that they could challenge each
sure to show appreciation to these quiet
other and still have fun together.
supporters and cheerleaders of yours!
Then, the Year 9 Social. The one where
Have a fantastic summer break!
they devoured 20 pizzas in 15 minutes,
See you in Year 10!
Team spirit was heightened during the IDU Amazing Race. Teams creating challenges and producing striking promotional videos revealed both innovation and collaboration. Adding a twist to our year, the Year 9 Mockingjays were hosted to present Hunger Games Awards. With unique categories that captured our creativity, the event was both entertaining and meaningful to everyone. Beyond academic life, we celebrated friendship and fun at the Year 9 Social, sharing food, watching Legally Blonde, and simply enjoying each other’s presence which created a relaxed atmosphere, bonding outside the classroom. A marvellous chance to laugh, connect, and strengthen our relationships. During Extended Learning Time, the excitement continued. Engaging ourselves in the spirit of multisport combined with healthy competition strengthened connections and cooperation like no other occasion. We have had the consistent guidance of our Student Leaders, our Learning Advisors, and Mrs. Tate, throughout Year 9. Their support provided the opportunity to risk-take, approach challenges confidently, and discover our real selves. The laughter of the Year 9 Social, the innovation of the Amazing Race, experiencing learning in an unfamiliar place, Year 9 is, quintessentially: community, imagination, and discovery. A record of how far we have come as a cohort. Oskar Tsing, Gavin Sin and Kairav Singh, 9G
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CLASS 9B Ms AJ Lim Aarav
BALWADA
Rowan
BATCHELOR
Lorenzo
BEEBE
Tyler
BREMS
Abbey
CHANG
Petrus
DE WET
Sana
IKEDA
Aashmi
JAITHALIA
Charlie
KING
Sophie
KWOK
Jenson Tsz Kin
LEUNG
Vincy
LEUNG
Caeden
LIM
Isla
MELDRUM
Erin
MO
Saachi
RATHI
Bertie
RIXON
Aariv
TEJPAL
Fiona
TSANG
Aadhya Yogesh
VENKATACHALAM
Mavis
YU
Not featured: Vanessa LIN
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Ms Gillian Whittaker Ernest
CHEN
Clement
CHEUK
Isaac
CHEUNG
Lucie
DECAMPS
Ariana
GOLABCHI
Aiden
HIRSCH
Carmen
HO
Brandon
LAI
Joelle
LAI
David
LEE
Megan
LEE
Ethan
LI
Amelia
LLOYD
Chloe
LLOYD
Krish
MAHTANI
Ellie
MASON
Eva
OBERHOLZER
Anishka
PARIHAR
Gavin
SIN
Kairav
SINGH
Sofia
TORRESI
Oskar
TSING
Arthur
WOOD
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CLASS 9P
Mr Simon Man Benjamin
AVIKAINEN
Phoebe
CHAN
Fiona
CHEN
Laure
CHENG
Adam
CHOI
Aidan
D’CRUZ
Andy
DAWRANT
Ulysse
DEBEAUQUENNE
Miranda
GAO
Sofia
KATSANOU
Kari
KO
Jaspen
LAM
Oliver
LOW
Cassie
MARGETTS
Mirella
MARKOV
Myra
MUKHERJEE
Matt
NG
Dening
OUYANG
Joy
QIAN
Owen
QUINN
Giulio
ROMAN
Kerslan
SUNG
Polina
TONCHEVA
Not featured: Leona SHADRIN
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CLASS 9R
Mr Barry Wilkinson Eunice
CHANG
Arush
CHATTERJEE
Jayden
CHENG
Sooan
CHI
Beatrice
CRUZ
Amelie
CUNNINGHAM
Bru
CURRAS FERRAZ
Carissa
FUNG
Summer
GRIFFITHS
Constance
GRILLMAIER
Aarav
JODHANI
Scarlet
JONES
Derya
KAYALAR
Isabel
LAM
Steve
LI
Pauline
MANDULA
Terrence
NG
Louis-Julien
SERY
David
SHEN
Clara
TOMAZ DAROS
Kavish
WADHWANI
Gordon
XU
Horace
YEUNG
Lesley
YU
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CLASS 9Y
Mr Mark Mackenzie Dylan
ALLEN
Joanna
CHANG
Lolly
CHEN
Hannah
CHEUNG
Amanda
CHON
Ryan
COLBRAN
Dylan
HAYES
Rishit
JAIN
Dominic
LAM
Shannon
LI
Kiaan
MEHTA
Sara
PIIPANOJA
Vedanth
SHARMA
Alhan
SIDDIQUI
Ananya
SINGH
Teddy
SUNG
Ollie
TOMLIN
Eamon
WALLACE
Eugene
WONG
Yoonmo
YANG
Not featured: Kieran BURROUGH
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NICOLA GRANT YEAR 10 DEAN What a year of growth!
the classroom environment. A huge shout out to the ambassadors and
The Year 10 cohort has embraced
student council for their hard work
new challenges and have stretched
and commitment with this event, and
themselves beyond their comfort zones
to the Parent Teacher Association for
academically this year.
their generous sponsorship. As always, I am hugely grateful to the wonderful
I have seen students developing
Learning Advisor’s in Year 10. The
and maturing every day: taking
commitment and dedication to the
responsibility, finding their voices, and
year group is truly outstanding.
thinking more deeply about who they want to become.
As we look ahead, Year 11 is on the horizon. This will mark the final year
New friendships have formed within
of Middle Years Programme, and the
classes and beyond, and this was
stepping stone to Diploma Programme.
never more evident than during the No Boundaries overseas trips. This
I am so proud of all you have achieved
year provided a range of wonderful
this year, and incredibly excited for
opportunities and memories that
what is to come.
Year 10 was the year about choices and firsts. From new students to new subjects, Year 10 was full of discovery. We navigated the big decision of our first subject selections, diving into new ideas where we became directors in Media, artists in Art, composers in Music, performers in Theatre, and designers crafting everything from gourmet food to wearable jewelry and innovative products. Our cohort’s “No Boundaries” week was yet again another success, from exploring the hidden streets of Hong Kong to adventures overseas, we collected memories beyond our classroom walls. Interdisciplinary Unit Week challenged us to find “Order in Chaos”, blending our Arts and Math in new ways. Presenting our final pieces, whether an artwork, photograph, a performance, or a composition, showed us that the most creative ideas are often built by connecting different parts of our learning. We unleashed our house spirit at our first-ever Secondary Sports Day, our collective spirit on the track and field left a fire that will burn brighter at Sports Days to come. A special thanks to all our Learning Advisors: Ms Szeto, Mr Viirret, Mr Lester, Mr Mack, and Ms Gibson for your guidance and support throughout the year, and a huge thank you to Ms Grant for making these events possible. Now, as we step into Year 11, we’ve got Personal Projects waiting for us. No pressure, let’s have fun with it! Selene Ng, 10R
will stay with them forever. It was a privilege to be a part of this with them.
Here’s to the final part of the MYP chapter. Enjoy a fantastic summer
Year 10 has also been given a chance
vacation.
to spend time together, enjoying a full year social event. This allowed them
You’ve got this!
to have fun with friends outside of ESF DISCOVERY COLLEGE | 99
CLASS 10B
Ms Megan Gibson
100 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
Vihaan
ABHINAND VELUTHEDATH
Ayson
AU YEUNG
Atharav Pushpendra
BHARAMBE
Alessandro
CASALI
Shaina
CHAURASIA
Liliana
CHONG
Kanta
FAKUDA
Ivan
JI
Cheuk Wai
KWAN
Youngjun
LEE
Barrett
LEUNG
Sveva
MALTA
Aarna
MANAKTALA
Ishika
MOGANTI
Hermione
NIE
Nivya
NITI
Thomas
O’NEILL GUERRA
Mahek
SHAH
Ananya
TIKHE
Benjamin
TSANG
Ashley
WONG
Ava
YAU
Markus
YU
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CLASS 10G
Mr Tuomas Viirret Liv
AGUILAR ANDERSSON
Anninka
AHUJA
Shalyn
BISSINGER
Ashvin
BOTEJU
Livvy
CALTON
Eric
CHEN
Chung To Tristan
DAI
Jack
DRAY
Summer
FORTUNE
Audrey
GODFREY-PATERSON
Frida Ruby
GREEN
Lili
JACKMAN
Emma
JANKE
Kian
KLOPPER
Felix
KUURNE-TERVO
Royce
LAI
Harper
LYONS
Kai
LYONS
Jennifer
MASON
Bernice
NG
Ushnik
ROY
Vladislav
VELMOZHKO
Moreland
YIP
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CLASS 10P
Mr Alastair Mack Aaron
AVIKAINEN
Scholastica
CHAN
Zoya Bushra
CHEEMA
Marcus
CHEUNG
Shin
HILL
Elaine
HUANG
Hendrick
HUANG
Hayden
LAW
Claire
LEE
Hazel
NAGDA
Sakura
PANCKHURST
Aiden
PARKER
Akshath
SALWAN
Desmond
SAROSI
Nagarjun
SETHUNAGAMUTHU
Saisha
SONI
Tishapa
TRINH
Lam Lam
TSANG
Jun
UMIBE
Megan
WONG
Sophie
YEUNG
Ryan
YICK
Max
ZENG
Not featured: Bernice WONG
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CLASS 10R
Ms Patgee Szeto Mikail
ALAVI
Jude
BAILLIE
Daniel
BOAG
Ethan
CHAN
Lawrence
CHEN
Spencer
CRUZ
Prisha
DAGA
Russell
HO
Ho
LEE
Natalie
LEE
Evelyn
LI
Joey
LI
Jayden
MAXTED
Lilia
MEKNI
Zunaira
NAWAR
Selene
NG
Lindo
SHABALALA
Leo
SHAN
Sancia
SHIVGAN
Nandini
UNNITHAN
Sofia
VUKOVICH
Emily
XIN
Not featured: Kiara OMANOVIC Oliver STROBL
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CLASS 10Y
Mr Ethan Lester Maria
BERNAL SANCHEZ
Yannis
CHAN
Austin
CHEN
Kyla
EDWARDS
Angie
HO
Caylie
KWONG
Cheuk Chi
LAM
Emma
LAM
Lincoln
LEE
Dorothy
LIU
Louis
MA
Lance
MAK
Ayaan
MANILAL
Olive
MILNE
Yat Katie
SOONG
Adrian
TAM
Lana
TRIMINGHAM
Leonhard
WINSAUER
Anna
WONG
Laurent
WONG
Jacey
YEUNG
Kaylie
YEUNG
Not featured: Aaron KHANNA
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Year 11 has been the most consequential stage of our academic journey by far.
AMY PROSSER YEAR 11 DEAN As we wrap up our final year of the Middle
A highlight of our year was the Year 11
Years Programme (MYP), it’s hard to believe
Formal, a masquerade ball that marked the
how far we’ve come. I’m proud to reflect
milestone of completing MYP with style,
on the year as the cohort prepared for the
joy, and shared memories.
Diploma Programme (DP). A vital bridge to the professional world The Personal Project proved the greatest
this year was our four day Volunteer
challenge and the most rewarding
Educational Placement, where students
achievement, it demanded creativity,
gained invaluable real-world experience.
commitment and rigorous time management,
We are so grateful to our partner
and the results were remarkable. The diversity,
companies for their generous mentorship,
skill and sophistication of student projects
as well as to Mr. Dharya Puri for his
were exceptional, and the exhibition offered a
dedicated coordination and Mrs. Annette
powerful moment to celebrate every learner’s
Garnett for her leadership in championing
dedication.
this initiative.
Year 11 were also involved in important
I want to thank our Ambassadors and
decisions about future pathways. Students
Student Council for representing Year 11
made thoughtful use of available resources
with such maturity and enthusiasm, and
to plan courses and map next steps for DP/
to express gratitude to Mr McGoey and
Career-related Programme (CP) and beyond.
the Personal Project supervisors for their
To balance academic demands, Learning Team-
guidance.
Managing the personal project, subject selections, work experience, all while simultaneously grappling with our assessments and schoolwork. The choices we make this year shapes the path we take going forward. Facing this reality, our students have never been more diligent in their work before, and the burden of anxiety for our futures has never been heavier. And yet despite the pressures, our cohort has persevered and prevailed. Through the efforts that every student placed into their learning, the Year 11 students have actively prepared themselves for what’s to come next year. The challenges we faced this year strengthened our ability to overcome them, and collectively we’ve become better students and people. As we continue moving forward, both academically and beyond, we are incredibly grateful for our Year 11 Dean, Learning Advisors, Higher Education Officers and teachers whose support and guidance we can always rely on. Our Dean, Mrs Prosser is someone our students can always trust. She is open minded, and makes each and every student feel seen and understood. As a cohort, we are thankful for the opportunities this year has brought us, the lessons we learnt, the fantastic memories we made, and for the teachers who supported us through it all. We look forward to Year 12 with hope, and to continue to Grow, Discover, and Dream. Marino Nishizawa, 11Y and Olive Ng, 11R
led activities provided welcome relief and connection for students, Just Dance sessions,
Finally, sincere thanks to our Learning
football matches, board-game and arts and
Advisors, teachers, support staff and
crafts all helped student wellbeing and
families. Your encouragement and support
connected our community.
have been vital to Year 11’s success. As we move into the next phase, I am confident this cohort is well prepared, resilient, and ready to embrace the challenges ahead. ESF DISCOVERY COLLEGE | 107
CLASS 11B
Mrs Tania Tasker
108 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
Tasha
BATCHELOR
Ben
BROOMFIELD
Lindsey
CHA
Aden
CHAN
Timmy
CHENG
Lehja
DE WET
Wesley
HOI
Ashwin
HOTCHANDANI
Akifah
JAMSHEER
Abby
KING
Jaxson
KLATT
Alex
LUHMAN
Rex
LUI
Mikail
MAQSOOD
Tirus
PAK
Maya
TROTTIER
Verabella
TSANG
Christina
WARWICK
Elsa
ZHAO
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CLASS 11G
Mr Gwylim Richards Chloe
CHE
Cara
CHEUK
Isla
GRAINGER
Dhaanvi
GUPTA
Jason
JIANG
Yahvi
KUMAR
Tesla
LEMKE
Tiger
LIM
William
MACMILLAN
Rose
MORRISON
Eric
OROSAN
Chi Hoi
PAU
Thomas
SUN
Ryan
TANG
Diana
TSAI
James
WILKINS
Carrie
WU
Joanna
XIONG
Aesha
YBEMA
Marcus
YEUNG
Candy
ZANG
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CLASS 11P Dr Rachel Yu
110 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
Mavis
CHAN
Harriet
CHONG
Ariel
DAWRANT
Ewan
DEBEAUQUENNE
Natalia
HUNG
Kushagra
KHETAN
Polina
KRASI
Gladys
LI
Tony
LI
Thomas
LOW
Seth
PERERA
Brennan
QUINN
Parth
SANE
Olivia
SAVCHENKO
Arsh
SOOD
Jeff
TONG
Ella
WANG
Conan
XIANG
Sahana
YOGEESWARAN
Constance
ZHANG
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CLASS 11R Mr Tom Lee Mannoa
ANDRIANNE
Jonah
CHAN
Joey
CLIFTON
Eiliyah
HANAFI
Jet-Li
JONES
Defne
KAYALAR
Jaydon
KOUNG
Mina
KUNG
Carlson
LAM
Zane
LAM
Claudia
LEUNG
Olive
NG
Lola
RAPHAEL
Hugh
SUH
Vili
TURAGAIVIU
Caffrey
WANG
Eric
ZHANG
Emily
ZHENG
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CLASS 11Y Mr Chris Ryan Noah
ALLEN
Rory
BERRY
Vansh
BHATIA
Alex
CHAN
Faye
CHAN
Angie
CHEUNG
Thomas
CONNELLY
Charlie
GREER
Gerard
HOPSON
Caryn
MAN
Thomas
MARTIN
Marino
NISHIZAWA
Veera
PIIPANOJA
Rishabh
RISHII
Joowon
SONG
Harry
TOMLIN
Lily
TRIMINGHAM
Chicco
ZHANG
Not featured: Angus HO
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This academic year marked a truly memorable chapter for Year 12, defined by renewed tradition, teamwork, and accomplishment. The No Boundaries trip was a major highlight, encouraging students to expand their horizons through adventure, service, and cultural exploration, providing a rare opportunity to bond with peers beyond the classroom.
SARAH ALLEN YEAR 12 DEAN As your Dean, it has been a profound
Shop of Horrors, showcasing technical
privilege to witness the remarkable
skill during Recital Evening, or
transition you have made into the IB
inspiring us through your examination
Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-
performances and artworks, you have
related Programme (CP). This year has
enriched our school culture. Your
demanded immense perseverance,
commitment to Creativity, Activity,
and I am incredibly proud of the grit
Service (CAS) opportunities and the
and maturity you have displayed while
vibrant inter-house events led by the
navigating the rigours of your personal
Student Council further highlights
pathways.
your dedication to service.
Beyond the classroom, your energy
None of this would be possible
has been the heartbeat of our school.
without the unwavering support of
From the intensity of Cobra sports
our leadership, teaching and support
fixtures to representing us with pride
staff. I especially want to thank all of
at overseas Association of China and
our student leaders, including the Year
Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)
12 ambassadors, for their support. As
tournaments, your competitive spirit
we look ahead to mock exams and our
is unmatched. On Sports Day, our Year
end-of-year celebration, remember
12 House Captains stepped up with
how far you have come. This time
exemplary leadership, fostering a sense
next year, you will be on the cusp of
of community that resonated across all
graduation. I cannot wait to see you
year groups.
walk across that stage, holding your
Additionally, the Inter-House competitions reinforced the sense of belonging that defines life here at Discovery College. These events ranged from athletic events to creative challenges like the chalk drawing competition and highlighted the depth and diversity of talent across various fields by DC students and kept the kindred spirit of friendly competition thriving. The return of Secondary Sports Day, our first in fifteen years, was long overdue, and brought the entire school together in a display of athletic excellence and collective spirit. Students demonstrated commitment and unity as they competed for their House, embodying the school’s values both on and off the field. Lastly, following the intensity of our first semester, the Year 12 Christmas Party provided a much-needed opportunity for relaxation and celebration ahead of us moving further into DP. It stood as a fitting representation of what’s been a demanding yet fulfilling year, symbolising friendship, perseverance, and a bright future. As always a huge thanks to all of our Learning Advisors, teachers, and our Dean Ms Allen. They’ve all helped us in numerous ways during the transition from Middle Years Programme to DP and CP. Mahirr Uppaal, 12B
heads high. The Arts have equally flourished through your talents. Whether performing in the
Enjoy the Summer!
sensational Secondary production Little ESF DISCOVERY COLLEGE | 115
CLASS 12B
Ms Rosie Horogoda Cassley
CHAN
Daniel
CHEUNG
Amber
CHOI
Alexis
DE LA GRANDIERE
Marie
DEMUYNCK
Ian
HO
Arya
HOTCHANDANI
Athan
IU
Ofir
JENSEN COHEN
Riley
KLATT
Horus
LAI
Heng Yung
LIEW
Luzia
LU
Rachel
LUI
Marta
MELCHIONI
Lucy
NG
Theo
NGAO
Stephanie
RODRIGUES
Emma
ROSSOUW
Lincoln
SCHMIDT
Mahirr
UPPAAL
Not featured: Colette WONG
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CLASS 12G
Mr Daniel Hansson Will
CALTON
Nathan
CHANG
Unai
CHUNG MOMBIELA
Erik
COLPAERT
Chung Kin Kameron
DAI
Chung Ming Morgan
DAI
Osiris
GARCIA
Elie
HU
Kaylee
KIEW
Dana
KIM
Grace
PYNE
Nadia
SELIVANOVA
Artem
SLONETSKII
Yi Yin
TAM
Lucia
TORRESI
Inka
VIIRRET
Daren
WONG
Davina
WONG
Andy
YE
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CLASS 12P
Ms Natalie Fong
118 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
Charlie
CHANG
Eugene
CHONG
Lucas
CORRIGAN
Lucia
GIMENEZ-REYNA CASTILLO
Saisha
GOGIA
Natalie
GRANT
Constance
HO
Claudius
KATSANOS
Aryaman
KUMAR
Joshua
LEONG
Alice
LIN
Sean
LIU
Raphael
MAUFFREY
Yuvan Sai
PASUPATHY
Trisha
PILLAI
Benjamin
SAAVEDRA
Danny
TEN BERGE
Joanna
THOMPSON
Mali
TRINH
Catherine
WANG
Alex
ZENG
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CLASS 12R
Mr Kevin Rydeard Giulia
BASTIAENS
Riya
BHANDARI
Kavish
BHARGAVA
William
CRUZ
Panya
DASARI
Louise
GRILLMAIER
Ashley
HU
Laura
KIRK
Joli
KWONG
Loring
LI
Kyla
POWER
Merel
ROOKMAAKER
Dima
SHYLO
Andrey
SUMCHENKO
Alessandro
TEMPERINI
Hriday
USRETAY
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CLASS 12Y
Ms Jane Mitchell
120 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
Zeke
AHMED
Yona
BENSADON
Meher
CHOPRA
Gustav
DIMBLAD
Mahi
JHAVERI
Ishaan
MANILAL
Nikunj
MATHUR
Loren
MCKENZIE
Zoe
MEECHAM
Noah
MICHISHITA
Aleena
NAQVI
Alexander
NOLENS-LIU
Isabella
ODENDAAL
Aidan
O’GRADY
Laura
STILLER
Zak
SUARDI
Adelyn
WALLACE
Junmo
YANG
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The first thing I do every time I receive my yearbook is skip right to the back to read the graduating quotes. It’s bittersweet that this year, when I flip back, I’ll be reading the quotes from my own graduating class.
CLAIRE NEALE YEAR 13 DEAN As we reach the end of your time at Discovery College, it is with a mixture
I’ll wrap up with some words of
of pride, nostalgia, and immense
advice to you:
optimism that I write this message to
•
you all.
Grow: Never stop asking questions or seeking knowledge. The world
Having the privilege to be educated at Discovery College (DC) has profoundly shaped who I am today, as I’m sure it has for all of us. This school taught us to think internationally, equipping us with skills that will carry us through the rest of our lives. It is without a doubt that everyone in this graduating class will find their own version of success.
is constantly evolving, and lifelong The classrooms and corridors of this school are now forever ingrained with
learning is key to thriving. •
Discover: The greatest growth
the echoes of your time here. The
happens outside your comfort
after-school study sessions in the Senior
zone. Embrace new experiences
Student Centre, the triumphant cheers
and be unafraid to fail, for failure
on the sports fields, the passionate
is merely feedback.
debates in the classroom, and the quiet
•
Dream: Think big. Think bold.
and not-so-quiet moments of what I
Treat others with empathy and
know will be everlasting friendships
respect. Your legacy will not be
will be your legacy and my memories
defined by your achievements
of you all.
alone, but by the way you treated people.
I celebrate not just the academic achievements but also your
Now go out and make your mark on
development as young adults: your
the world. I look forward to hearing
kindness to one another, your courage
about all the remarkable things you
to take on new challenges, and your
will accomplish.
Through the unrelenting support of our teachers, peers, and staff, we have been able to do exactly what the DC motto stands for. We learned to grow—to understand one another more deeply, to shift our perspectives, and to become better versions of ourselves. We learned to discover— whether through No Boundaries trips, endless Co-Curricular Activities, or simply finding ourselves within new friendships. And we definitely learned to dream—which, in my opinion, is by far the most important one. The freedom to explore what sets your soul on fire is something DC has always given us, both as a community and as individuals. Growing up alongside such talented people, people who constantly raise the bar, has taught me competitiveness, kindness, empathy, and an open mind. This is something I will always carry with me—as I’m sure every student will carry their own part of the DC spirit wherever they go. Hannah Bolton, 13Y
growing understanding of the world beyond the cosy support system that is Discovery College. ESF DISCOVERY COLLEGE | 123
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MEET OUR GRADS 2026
AADYA ANAVKAR
RYSA BAHRI
RUI BEEBE
I discovered how to dream but not to grow
Bahri Beast Out
😛
JIBIN CHA
TAMMY CHENG
KASEY CHIU
If you want to make a difference you need to pierce the veil
順其自然吧！
Grow.Discover.Dream
I decided to just let it be
JENNA GLOOR
JEREMY HSU
SOPHIA HUNG
(°＿°) (°＿°) )(< 烏拉呀哈呀哈烏拉 >)( / \ by Usagi / \
It cannot be that serious.
Mr Eugene Tasker, 13B
Ms Danielle Veilleux, 13G
Mr Jonathan Simpson, 13P
Dr Chantelle De Wet, 13R
Ms Amy Yang, 13Y
If I dont slack off at least once, thats a work day wasted!
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SHERENE LAI
KATE LI
AUSTIN YU XUAN LUO
JUSTIN YU RUI LUO
AMAYA MANTEL
I grew a little, discovered a lot, and now I dream of taking a nap.
IB? Been through it.
Positive vibes.
Thank you Discovery College for teaching me: friendship, understanding, community, kindness, dedication, & creativity.
Grow.Discover.Dream.
PRANAV MENON
SAMAIRA SEHGAL
ADVAIT SETHI
CSOMBOR BALOGH
TINNY CHENG
Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever would. Don’t doubt yourself!
sammydoesstuff, but does not get to school on time...
Success isn’t a result of arrogance — it’s a result of belief.
KAARI DE SOUTER
VYOM DUTT
ARTHUR EPHGRAVE
LUKE GRAINGER
ATSUHIRO HAYASHI
Done!
“Sometimes the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else” - Uncle Iroh
You’ve met with a terrible fate, haven’t you?
“You must unlearn what you have learned” - Yoda
“Will you be my conjugate base?” - Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted, maybe.
“The world looks brandnew! A fresh, clean start! A day full of possibilities! It’s a magical world, Hobbes, ol’ buddy... let’s go exploring!” Bill Watterson, Calvin and Hobbes
Done. No more panic attacks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But my journey starts now.
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MAYA HIRSCH
LUKE INKIN
MILAN KADDOUH
CHLOE KIM
JOVI LAI
“What? Like it’s hard?” - Elle Woods
“Counting all of the beautiful things I regret” — Olivia Rodrigo, “Making the Bed” (2:45)
Confidence is key, unless its unattainable, then give up.
Investment Banking over International Baccalaureate
IB45
BRIANNA LAU
SEBASTIAN LYONS
ALEX MAK
SARAH SCHMIDT
SHRESTH SHARMA
Why choose to be scared when you can be brave?
Right time.
Non-existence doesn’t exist.
“You’re doing amazing, sweetie” - Kris Jenner
Never Say Never
SHIVEN SONI
BENZINO VASU
JONATHAN WEE
MARK WONG
JASMINE YEUNG
“So what are you playing for then? If there’s no who — then what’s the what?” “Existence.” “Some high stakes right there. So what are you waiting on?”
Just graduated from Mogwarts — mogged the Sorting Hat straight into the Throne of Chadclaw.
“And when the account of the ages is etched into the cosmos, let those who exist long after us know that this was our finest hour!” - Optimus Prime
First date kinda nervous.
Jasmine not so yeung anymore.
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YUTONG CHEN
BRANDON CHEUNG
ANDY CHIU
RICO CHOI
YEGA CHUNG
愿祝君如此山水，滔滔岌岌 风云起
AGTGOD
That was one expensive camping trip.
Isn’t it lucky that no one is ever satisfied?
Sometimes you just gotta say yikes and move on.
STEPHANIE FONG
VIVIAN GAO
ELLA HENDERSON
YU DAM JANG
INJEE KANG
Always dreaming of growing and discovering a little bit more than yesterday.
Buy one get one free?
Read this if you’re a good boy.
Yu Need Dam Help
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MANUELA MENDONCA MARKOVITS
KATIE PARKER
GABRIEL PIVET WONG
ZAIRA SALDANHA
JOVI SUNG
It’s just a chapter, not the whole story.
And just when the caterpillar thought that life was over.
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
“Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” - Winnie The Pooh
Exhausted? Tired. Want rest? Hungry. Want out?
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REESE TAN
EMMA THOMPSON
NOOR VAN AMSTEL
BONNIE XIANG
ANANYA BHANDARI
Could I get that can tab?
“A little nervous breakdown can really work wonders for a girl” - Rory Gilmore
“Meet me at the London” Travis Scott.
Face the Fear, Build the Future
Cherishing the moments that mattered the most:)
HARRISON BOZNOS
ALLY CHAN
SOPHIE CHOW
NATHANIEL CLIFTON
KENTA HALL
Be a Goldfish ~ Ted Lasso
When there’s a will, there’s a way
Quality over Time.
Listen to the music
Push 1K trophies?
HARRY HODGSON
ISAAC HUMPHREYS
NATHAN KAMADINATA
VARVARA KISELEVA
MARK KOUNG
That is something I need to work on.
“Be delusional enough to believe that it’s possible, be disciplined enough to prove yourself right”
Deadlines? Na thank`s. I’m good.
I’m so swag it opened my third eye
“You think the world makes sense? Nothing makes sense! So you might as well make nonsense! Think about it.” - Bill Cipher.
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MALHAR KULKARNI
DONNA LEE
TIFFANY LEUNG
JACK MA
GRETA PAPINI
It only takes one win to cancel out all my losses.
“PASSIONE...... not passive’” - Jorma Panula, 2026, Helsinki Pasila
It’s 8:30am in the morning
MJ > __
“Love the life you live. Live the life you love” - Bob Marley
ELSA TANG
NEEL TONAPI
BELLA WONG
ERIC XIN
HANNAH BOLTON
Diploma In Hand but the grind never stops.
If I had one piece of advice for my Year 11 self, it would be to not take IBDP Physics
It’s never wrong if it’s Bella Wong.
And in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night.
“Curiouser and curiouser!”
XANDER BOZNOS
DARIN BURTSCHER
SOPHIE CHENG
JORJA CHITTY
YANNIE HO
“Life’s too short not to celebrate nice moments.” Jurgen Klopp
A lot is gonna go wrong until it finally becomes right.
“I’ll submit it tonight, i promise.”
“You’ll never go broke playing to a rich guy’s ego. Write that down.”- Manny Delgado
Due Tmr? Do Tmr.
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AMITABH JOSHI
ALISIA KAYE
LUCY LI
PHOEBE MORLEY
JORGE ORIHUELA SANZ
Graduated before GTA VI.
Right person
The end justifies the means.
“To what extent... did I actually enjoy this?”
Why limit happy to an hour?
NATHAN PARKIN
KAI RANDALL
JACOB SMITH
PEARL VALENTINO
JOEY WAI
There’s not enough yeast in the world for the amount of bread I’m going to make.
Don’t let go, you’ve got the music in you
Brawl?
The world is my oyster
“Yep. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Life moves pretty fast, if you don’t stop and look around once in while, you could miss it” - Ferris Burllers day off
ADRIAN YEUNG
ROXANNE YEUNG
AVA YU
JOY YU
Just let it happen.
1 step forward, 2 steps back, 3 steps forward.
Be young, be foolish, but be happy
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LIFE IN SECONDARY.
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GETTING INVOLVED.
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Primary Ambassadors Jason Edwards
Back Row: Alisha Kohler, Stella Shi, Hannah Hu, Nora Weiss, Rosie Brisbaos, Ella Anniss, Mina Kerler, Jasmine Cheng, Gabriel Lui, Jason Edwards (Leader) Front Row: Daniel Bar, Tara Ahuja, Sonya Krasi, Joanne Ren, Yashvi Iyer, Nina Walsh, Liam Wright, Lucas Griffin, Hailey Fan
Primay Innovators Cindy Alflatt
Back Row: Chris Her, Abeer Chopra, Brooke Claasen, Cindy Alflatt (Leader) Front Row: Isha Khanapurkar, Scott Sweet, Alina Boyer Not Featured: Drew Kutrzyk, Rowan Mo
Primary Playground Captains Jordy Velasco & Jason Edwards
Back Row: Jordy Velasco (Leader), Niko Kwan, Rylie Li, Emily Murakami, Joanne Ren, Maya Garland, Yetunde Young, Aron Chan, Adeliene Darling, Jason Edwards (Leader) Front Row: Aayansh Vyas, Agnes Fan, Ella Vukovich, Lea Fer, Evan Ng, Soey Suen
Primary Cobra Choir
Chris McLeay & Jess Worringham Back Row: Chris McLeay (Leader) Haylie Lai, Scarlet Tse, Zhixing Ye, Yee Hing Ariel Chen, Cadence Lee, Joanne Ren, Eshaana Goyal, Ella Cheng, Madeleine Yang, Dilys Pugh, Yetunde Young, Linnea Borthwick, Rowan Mo, Jess Worringham (Leader) Second Last Row: Sean Kim, Yue Meng Sun, Zariya Pozzebon, Ava Allan, Kris Cui, Nora Weiss, Lucas Li, Sadie Adcock, Hugo Nair, Jayden Kwok, Iris Chin, Hannah Hu, Cassandra Leung, Riva Tse Middle Row: Isabel Lee, Ella Anniss, Rosie Reid, Anaysha Agarwal, Olivia Hynes, Moayala Longkumer, Mia Ng, Diya Ramani, Olive Alflatt, Riley Visser, Anna Sun, Lucas Tang Front Row: Bianca Lau, Leah Iosco, Emma Yeung, Jayden Mok, Jasmine Cheng, Annabel He, Amber Gui, Joanna Kong, Shawn Wong, Alisha Kohler, Scarlett Chan
Primary Battle of the Books
Primary Battle of the Books (Chinese)
Front Row: Louise Mills (Leader), Lucas Kim, Tejas Aravind, Vencent Zhang, Hamza Cheema, Joseph Chen, Max Chiu, Jasper Chen, Kitty Tam (Leader) Middle Row: Irene Xie, Meliz Wong, Hayton Lo, Jacob Mulliner, Alexandra Patois, Logan Tang, Megan Lau Front Row: Ka Yuet Harlie Chan, Jenny An, Benjamin Chan, Isha Khanapurkar, Hannah Hu
Back Row: Suvy Shu (Leader), Eden Lau, Ewen Lau, Scarlet Tse, Kyson Yeung, Beth Wang, Yan Ping Zhao (Leader), Vivian Wang (Leader) Front Row: Madeleine Yang, Abigail Liu, Iris Chin, Irene Xie, Pippi Liu, Joanne Ren
Louise Mills & Kitty Tam
Suvy Shu, Yan Ping Zhau, Vivian Wang
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House Captains
Jane Mitchell (Blue House Director), Marc Yeung (Purple House Director), Mark Jobling (Director), Holy Yoong (Yellow House Director), Shija Godfrey (Red House Director) Back Row: Morgan Dai, Kavish Bhargava, Nathan Chang, William Calton, Mahirr Uppaal, Gustav Dimblad Middle Row: Zak Suardi, Trisha Pillai, Emma Rossouw, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Natalie Grant, Riya Riya Bhandari, Adelyn Wallace Front Row: Kyla Power, Jane Mitchell (Leader), Marc Yeung (Leader), Mark Jobling (Director), Holy Yoong (Leader), Shija Godfrey (Leader), Arya Hotchandani
Qīng Mù Wood (Green) House Captains Lydia Naivalu
Front Row: Morgan Dai, William Calton, Nathan Chang, Lydia Naivalu (Leader)
Liè Huǒ Fire (Red) House Captains Shija Godfrey
Front Row: Kyla Power, Kavish Bhargava, Shija Godfrey (Leader), Riya Bhandari
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Jīn Shǔ Metal (Purple) House Captains Marc Yeung
Front Row: Natalie Grant, Trisha Pillai, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Marc Yeung (Leader)
Liú Shuǐ Water (Blue) House Captains Jane Mitchell
Front Row: Arya Hotchandani, Mahirr Uppaal, Emma Rossouw, Jane Mitchell (Leader)
Rè Tǔ Earth (Yellow) House Captains Holy Yoong
Front Row: Adelyn Wallace, Gustav Dimblad, Zak Suardi, Holy Yoong (Leader)
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Scholarship Students
Student Council
Back Row: Alexis De La Grandiere, Mark Koung, Harry Hodgson, Nathaniel Clifton, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Morgan Dai, Mahirr Uppaal, Alex Zeng Middle Row: Rysa Bahri, Donna Lee, Noah Michishita, Parth Sane, Nathan Kamadinata, Akshath Salwan, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Csombor Balogh, Mark Jobling (Leader) Front Row: Horus Lai, Mahi Jhaveri, Summer Griffiths, Tasha Batchelor, Christina Warwick, Elsa Zhao, Trisha Pillai, Sophie Chow Not Featured: Harry Tomlin, Verabella Tsang, Lucia Torresi
Back Row: Hannah Bolton, Joowon Song, Mark Koung, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Nadia Selivanova, Arthur Wood, Emma Connelly, Mark Jobling (Leader) Front Row: Ayaan Bakshi, Ted Wood, Derya Kayalar, Lindsey Cha, Selene Ng, Luk Suardi, Catarina Lynch Cascales Not Featured: Benji Braginskiy, Aaron Khanna
Mark Jobling
Sports Captains Lydia Naivalu
Back Row: Athan IU, Kavish Bhargava, Nathan Chang, Mahirr Uppaal, Raphael Mauffrey, Nadia Selivanova, Pearl Valentino, Lydia Naivalu (Leader) Front Row: Theo Ngao, Sophia Zi Yuan Hung, Roxanne Yeung, Atsuhiro Hayashi, Sebastian Lyons, Amber Choi, Saisha Gogia
Mark Jobling
SAA/CAS Captains Martina O’Connor
Back Row: Rex Lui, Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath, Jun Umibe, Ushnik Roy, Jaydon Koung, Kavish Bhargava, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Nadia Selivanova, Joowon Song, Constance Ho, Aariv Tejpal, Martina O’Connor (Leader) Front Row: Defne Kayalar, Selene Ng, Gladys Li, Ashley Hu, Amber Choi, Emma Rossouw, Tasha Batchelor, Stephanie Rodrigues, Saisha Gogia, Arya Hotchandani Not Featured: Mahirr Uppaal, Max Zeng, Noah Kerler, Aaron Khanna, Benzino Vasu
MUN
Michael Glavanis & Jonathan Simpson Back Row: Michael Glavanis (Leader), Hugh Suh, Merel Rookmaaker, Mark Koung, Nadia Selivanova, Nathan Chang, Jibin Cha, Mahirr Uppaal, Aidan O’Grady, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Zeke Ahmed, Kavish Bhargava, Catherine Wang, Eric Zhang, Jonathan Simpson (Leader) Middle Row (Standing): Atharav Bharambe, Phoebe Morley, Athan Iu, Ashvin Boteju, Ho Lee, Malhar Kulkarni, Eric Xin, Morgan Dai, Nathan Kamadinata, Joowon Song, Ushnik Roy, Parth Sane, Rysa Bahri, Lawrence Chen, Aleena Naqvi Middle Row (Seated): Cassley Chan, Hannah Cheung, Jasmine Yeung, Aashmi Jaithalia, Joanna Thompson, Vedanth Sharma, Ashley Hu, Saisha Gogia, Eiliyah Hanafi, Fiona Chen Front Row: Marta Melchioni, Riya Bhandari, Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath, Horus Lai, CheukWai Kwan, Jun Umibe, Ishaan Manilal, Alice Lin, Stephanie Rodrigues Not Featured: Pearl Valentino, Ally Chan, Thomas Connelly, Austin Chen, Akifah Jamsheer, Neel Tonapi, Eric Xin, Elsa Zhao, Nathaniel Clifton, Osiris Garcia
UNICEF
Martina O’Connor
Back Row: Jaydon Koung, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Nadia Selivanova Front Row: Hugh Suh, Saisha Gogia, Faye Chan, Arsh Sood Not Featured: Loren McKenzie, Constane Ho, Martina O’Connor (Leader)
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Discovery College Student News (DCSN) Martina O’Connor & Akina Lam
Back Row: Horus Lai, Constance Zhang, Parth Sane, Joy Yu, Mark Koung, Nadia Selivanova, Osiris Garcia, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Mahirr Uppaal, Nathan Chang, Alexis De La Grandiere, Morgan Dai, Ella Henderson, Nathan Kamadinata, Ho Lee, Inka Viirret, Rose Morrison Front Row: Grace Pyne, Arya Hotchandani, Cassley Chan, Kaylee Kiew, Stephanie Rodrigues, Katie Parker, Zane Lam, Natalia Hung, Heng Yung Liew, Ishaan Manilal, Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath, Emma Rossouw, Jasmine Yeung, Lucy Ng, Defne Kayalar, Yahvi Yogesh, Gustave Merlin, Akifah Jamsheer Not Featured: Selene Ng, Jun Umibe, Kai Lyons, Noah Michishita, Luk Suardi, Cheuk Wai Kwan, Tasha Batchelor, Vladislav Velmozhko, Nagarjun Sethunagamuthu, Mavis Chan, Aaron Khanna, Jaydon Koung, Saisha Gogia, Zeke Ahmed, Martina O’Connor (Leader), Akina Lam (Leader)
HEO Ambassadors
Susie Blomfield, Terence Man & Dharya Puri Back Row: Nathan Kamadinata, Alex Zeng, Kavish Bhargava, Mahirr Uppaal, Luke Inkin, Nathan Chang, Vyom Dutt, Alexis De La Grandiere Middle Row: Dharya Puri (Leader), Kaylee Kiew, Yannie Ho, Rysa Bahri, Ian Ho, Yu Dam Jang, Loren Mckenzie, Brianna Lau, Trisha Pillai, Terence Man (Leader), Susie Blomfield (Leader) Front Row: Nikunj Mathur, Aadya Anavkar, Lucy Ng, Luzia Lu, Amber Choi, Ashley Hu, Louise Grillmaier, Stephanie Rodrigues Not Featured: Adelyn Wallace, Horus Lai, Nadia Selivanova, Saisha Gogia, Donna Lee
Secondary Green Cobras Martina O’ Connor
Back Row: Riya Bhandari, Yuvan Sai Pasupathy, Catherine Wang, Aidan O’Grady, Hriday Usretay, Marta Melchioni Middle Row: Olivia Savchenko, Ella Wang, Thomas Sun, Joowon Song, Ryan Tang, Hugh Suh, Constance Zhang, Natalia Hung, Joanna Xiong Front Row: Gladys Li, Kyla Power, Kaylee Kiew, Joli Kwong, Louise Grillmaier, Yi Yin Tam, Yahvi Yogesh Not Featured: Loring Li, Mahirr Uppaal, Lucia Torresi, Sean Liu, Ho Lee, Lily Trimingham, Abby King, Polina Krasi, Mavis Chan, Carrie Wu, Aesha Ybema, Martina O’ Connor (Leader)
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Peer Mentors
Mark Jobling & Zara Pugh Back Row: Mark Jobling (Leader), Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath, Atharav Bharambe, Leonhard Winsauer, Ho Lee, Akshath Salwan, Cheuk Wai Kwan, Austin Chen, Zara Pugh Front Row: Megan Wong, Kaylie Yeung, Emma Lam, Lilí Jackman, Sancia Shivgan, Aarna Manaktala, Shaina Chaurasia, Cheuk Chi Lam Not Featured: Zunaira Nawar, Elaine Huang,
Year 7 Ambassadors Sarah Jolly
Back Row: Kyra Mahtani, Brian Zhou, Sarah Jolly (Dean) Front Row: Kayley Yu, Lucas Liao, Melody Yang
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Year 8 Ambassadors
Year 9 Ambassadors
Back Row: Anayaa Iyer, Jesper Tse, Vanessa Viirret (Dean) Front Row: Areeb Hasan, Amy Luo Not Featured: Navika Shrivastava
Back Row: Aashmi Jaithalia, Megan Lee, Aariv Tejpal, Fiona Tate (Dean) Front Row: Myra Mukherjee, Vedanth Sharma, Constance Grillmaier
Year 10 Ambassadors
Year 11 Ambassadors
Back Row: Ushnik Roy, Nandini Unnithan, Cheuk Wai Kwan Front Row: Elaine Huang, Anna Wong, Nicola Grant (Dean)
Back Row: Isla Grainger, Marino Nishizawa, Arsh Sood Front Row: Akifah Jamsheer, Olive Ng, Amy Prosser (Dean)
Vanessa Viirret
Nicola Grant
Year 12 Ambassadors Sarah Allen
Back Row: Merel Rookmaaker, Raph Mauffrey, Mahirr Uppaal, Osiris Garcia, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo Front Row: Joli Kwong, Zak Suardi, Riley Klatt, Zoe Meecham, Sarah Allen (Dean) Not Featured: Lucia Torresi
Fiona Tate
Amy Prosser
Year 13 Ambassadors Claire Neale
Back Row: Yu Dam Jang, Atsuhiro Hayashi, Nathan Kamadinata, Alex Mak, Advait Sethi, Claire Neale (Dean) Front Row: Reese Tan, Ava Yu, Lucy Li, Elsa Tang, Samaira Sehgal
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Chinese Debate Simon Man
Secondary Battle of the Books Annette Garnett & Akina Lam
Back Row: Emily Zheng, Thomas Sun, Alex Chan, Sean Liu, Jeff Tong, Vanessa Lin, Simon Man (Leader)
Back Row: Sana Ikeda, Kate Yang, Chloe Jiang, Sophia Cheung, Celestine Choy, Isabel Lam Middle Row: Annette Garnett (Leader), Melody Yang, George Dong, Liya Prashanth, Renee Chan, Adhvika Gupta, Paola Dong, Akina Lam (Leader) Front Row: Cadence Law, Brown Chen, Hayley Liu, Aurora Chan, Kayley Yu, Vivian Liu
Front Row: Joanna Chang, Joy Qian, Natalia Hung, Lam Lam Tsang, Alice Lin, Gordon Xu, Yi Yin Tam Not Featured: Claudia Leung, Jack Ma
Visual Arts Captains
Theatre Captains
Jane Mitchell & Ethan Lester
Danielle Veilleux
Back Row: Jane Mitchell (Leader), Mahi Jhaveri, Luzia Lu, Alexis De La Grandiere, Emma Rossouw, Alice Lin, Ethan Lester (Leader)
Front Row: Verabella Tsang, Natalie Grant, Lucia Torressi, Danielle Veilleux (Leader) Front Row: Prisha Daga, Yat Katie Soong, Louise Grillmaier, Defne Kayalar, Dorothy Liu, Elie Hu Not Featured: Riya Bhandari Not Featured: Bonnie Xiang, Tsam Yi Zhou, Zunaira Nawar
Music Leaders
Megan Gibson & Matt Davis Back Row: Megan Gibson (Leader), Ivan Ji, Donna Lee, Gavin Sin, Oskar Tsing, Zeke Ahmed, Akshath Salwan, Kairav Singh, Injee Kang, Ella Wang, Matt Davis (Leader) Front Row: Loren Mckenzie, Aariv Tejpal, Steve Li, Ellie Park, Eugene Wong, Lindsey Cha, Joanna Xiong, Elsa Zhao, Maria Bernal Sanchez, Trisha Pillai
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Student-Led Secondary Choir
Stage Band
Back Row: Rachel Lui, Sophia Cheung, Ariel Dawrant, Aesha Ybema, Zeke Ahmed, Liliana Chong, Mali Trinh, Luzia Lu
Back Row: Trisha Pillai, Zak Suardi, Claudius Katsanos, Loren McKenzie, Injee Kang, Matt Davis (Leader)
Middle Row: Chloe De Pauw, Joanna Chang, Anna Zhao, Elsa Zhao, Dominic Lam, Maya Ramani, Amanda Chon, Anayaa Iyer, Megan Gibson (Leader)
Front Row: Elsa Zhao, Akshath Salwan, Gavin Sin, Ivan Ji, Kairav Singh, Maria Bernal Sanchez
Front Row: Samarah Chopra, Ella Boag, Lindo Shabalala, Aarna Manaktala, Noah Kerler, Kyra Mahtani, Adhvika Gupta
Not Featured: Gordon Xu
Megan Gibson
Matt Davis
Chamber Orchestra Matt Davis
Back Row: Sooan Chi, Joanna Xiong, Ella Wang, Ariel Wong, Marino Nishizawa, Oskar Tsing, Ethan Li, Hayden Law, Akshath Salwan, Ivan Ji, Laurent Wong, Aariv Tejpal, Joanne Lim, Vanessa Lin Middle Row: Ariana Luo, Theo Zheng, Amber Tsing, Alina Chan, Frederick Lang, Johnson Zhang, Ellie Park, Eugene Wong, Emma Lam, Austin Chan, Charmaine Liu, Anabella Yang, Sophie Wong, Vencent Zhang, Matt Davis (Leader) Front Row: Kingsley Li, Celine Wong, Emily Hui, Alyson Cheung, Irene Xie, Hailey Fan, Juwon Lim, Ocean Tso, Sara Bernal Sanchez, Ena Sery, Hazel Leung, Hailey Leung, Lleyton Alflatt Not Featured: Emily Zheng, Amy Luo, Jacob Deng, Lina Cheung, Steve Li, David Lee
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Cobra Sports has achieved a record-breaking year, offering DC students an unprecedented selection of sports and competition opportunities. This year, an incredible 76 teams entered competitions across 11 sports. The introduction of multiple teams across various sports, alongside the ACAMIS Tournaments, has significantly expanded opportunities, allowing more students than ever to represent the College. Now, every student has the chance to engage in physical activity, ensuring there truly is something for everyone. The Cobra Spirit shone intensely this year, driven by unparalleled dedication. Countless hours of training and sheer grit fueled our athletes’ determination to excel, leading to impressive performances across all codes. Beyond wins and personal bests, our athletes embodied character with consistent humility and constructive reflection on setbacks. True sportsmanship, respect for opponents, officials, and teammates, upheld the game’s integrity. This blend of fierce competitiveness and exemplary conduct defines the Cobra Spirit.
LYDIA NAIVALU DIRECTOR OF CO-CURRICULAR/ SPORT
It’s clear the Cobra Spirit doesn’t just focus on the scoreboard, but on building a culture of “humility and constructive reflection”, which, honestly, is often harder to coach than the sports themselves. 2025-26 Achievements* U11 Boys Football - HKPSSA Football Champions U14 Girls Badminton - ISSFHK Division 2 Champions U16 Boys Football - ISSFHK Division 1 Champions U20 Boys Football - ACAMIS Champions U20 Boys Football - ISSFHK Division 2 Champions U20 Boys Football - HKSSF Islands, Tseun Wan Division Champions & ACAMIS Champions U20 Girls Football - ACAMIS Runners Up U20 Girls Netball - ISSFHK Division 3 Champions U20 Cricket - ISSFHK Division 1 Champions C Grade Girls - HKSSF Swimming Champions A Grade Boys - HKSSF Golf Champions (Net) *Seasons 1-3. Season 4 was still underway at time of printing
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FOOTBALL
“Don’t just play the game, dominate it and seize every moment” - Kai Randall, Football Captain
U11 Boys Football A
U11 Boys Football B
Back Row: Jude Adcock, Kavir Mehta, Yohan Savjith, Ethan Dorrell, Skyler Lee Front Row: Lefteris Rigalos, Sky Jafari, Juwon Lim, Dexter Machin, Jacob Mulliner Not Featured: Jason Edwards (Coach), Mark Steed (Coach)
Back Row: Valentino Mokgohloa, Lleyton Alflatt, Abeer Chopra, Oscar Mekni, Lucas Kim, Oliver Cleland, Mark Steed (Coach) Front Row: Logan MacGregor, Chun To Lai, Ryder Liu, Hayden Cheung, Zach Li Not featured: Jason Edwards (Coach)
Jason Edwards, Mark Steed
U11 Girls Football Paul McGoey
Back Row: Ena Sery, Isabel Parker-Hughes, Ella Vukovich, Beth Wang, Kadie Fung, Middle Row: Emilia Heath, Alina Boyer, Isabelle Cheek, Sophia Lee, Isabel Krywawych, Annie Kumar, Ava Ott, Paul McGoey (Coach) Front Row: Ava Allan Dominguez, Anna Ikeda, Irene Xie, Joanne Ren, Ellie Wall, Theodora Lang, Kiara Klopper, Zariya Pozzebon Not Featured: Gabrielle Chan, Adeleine Darling, Agnes Fan, Ria Sama
U12 Boys Football Mark Jobling
Back Row: Adam Glavanis, Aryan Shrestha, Cavan Au Yeung, Daniel Rodygin Correia, Max Borg, Mark Jobling (Coach) Front Row: Rumi Kapoor, Ben Daniel, Jaska Viirret, Orlando Bissinger, Samuel Griffiths, Raphael McLeay Not Featured: Ollie Anniss, Nehan Siddiqui
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Jason Edwards, Mark Steed
U12 Girls Football Barry Brown
Back Row: Catarina Lynch, Kyra Mahtani, Ella Boag, Valeria Aguilar Andersson, Maya Ramani, Ellie Wall Front Row: Josie Tang, Annie Kumar, Hayton Lo, Isabel Krywawych, Navika Shrivastava, Anna Ikeda Not Featured: Joanne Ren, Laura Trusso Sfrazzetto, Barry Brown (Coach)
U14 Boys Football A Adam Tomlin
Back Row: Oliver Low, Aiden Hirsch, Arthur Wood, Gethin Pugh, Kiaan Mehta, Ollie Tomlin, Louis-Julien Sery, Adam Tomlin (Coach) Front Row: Kieran Burrough, Jasper Lam, Arush Chatterjee, Jude Baillie, Dylan Hayes Not Featured: Jonah Cunningham, Noam Jensen Cohen
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U14 Boys Football B
U14 Girls Football
Barry Wilkinson
Damian Trimingham
Back Row: Aarush Nair, Daniel Boag, Adam Choi, Alhan Siddiqui, Kiaan Mehta, Filippos Cuccagna, Shaunton Wan, Barry Wilkinson (Coach) Front Row: Ben Daniel, Revaant Joshi, Samuel Lee, Nehan Siddiqui, Elio Ng, Vedanth Sharma
Back Row: Alina Chan, Maya Ramani, Beatrice Cruz, Summer Griffiths, Carissa Fung, Damian Trimingham (Coach) Front Row: Tamara Kowli, Ella Boag, Fifi Strobl, Audrey He, Kyra Mahtani Not Featured: Aurora Chan, Anika Jain, Pauline Mandula, Anishka Parihar, Lucile Tran, Laura Trusso Sfrazzetto
U16 Boys Football Chris Ryan
Back Row: Arsh Sood, Chung To Tristan Dai, Louis Ma, Harry Tomlin, Carlson Lam, Jack Dray, Chris Ryan (Coach) Front Row: Mikail Maqsood, Shin Hill, Tiger Lim, Noah Michishit, Eric Orosan, Ben Broomfield
U20 Boys Football (HKSSF) Adam Tomlin, Peter Chau
Back Row: Harrison Boznos, Louis Ma, Nathan Parkin, Harry Tomlin, Ofir Jensen Cohen, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Raphael Mauffrey, Carlson Lam Middle Row: Peter Chau (Coach), Arsh Sood, Yona Bensadon, Chung To Tristan Dai, Kai Randall, Chung Kin Kameron Dai, Jack Dray, Ben Broomfield, Adam Tomlin (Coach) Front Row: Mikail Maqsood, Eric Orosan, Tiger Lim, Xander Boznos, Chung Ming Morgan Dai, Theo Ngao, Noah Michishita Not Featured: William Cruz
U20 Boys Football (ISSFHK)
U20 Girls Football
Adam Tomlin, Peter Chau
Lydia Naivalu, Barry Brown
Back Row: Nathan Chang, Harrison Boznos, Nathan Parkin, Xander Boznos, Harry Tomlin, Ofir Jensen Cohen, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Louis Ma Middle Row: Peter Chau (Coach), Gustav Dimblad, Vili Turagaiviu, Raphael Mauffrey, Kai Randall, Carlson Lam, Chung Ming Morgan Dai, Shin Hill, Adam Tomlin (Coach) Front Row: Ben Broomfield, Tiger Lim, Arsh Sood, Eric Orosan, Chung To Tristan Dai, Chung Kin Kameron Dai, Jack Dray, Yona Bensadon, Theo Ngao, Noah Michishita Not Featured: William Cruz, Mikail Maqsood, Jaxson Klatt, Tirus Pak, Arush Chatterjee
Back Row: Riya Bhandari, Zoe Meecham, Pearl Valentino, Audrey Godfrey-Paterson, Lili Jackman, Inka Viirret, Diana Tsai Front Row: Frida Ruby Green, Stephanie Rodrigues, Summer Griffiths, Sakura Panckhurst, Kyla Edwards Not Featured: Meher Chopra, Lucy Ng, Christina Warwick, Lydia Naivalu (Coach), Barry Brown (Coach)
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VOLLEYBALL “Every season comes to an end. Cherish every last moment.” - Nathan Chang, Boys Volleyball Captain
ACAMIS Volleyball
“Over the net and into the green box” - Sophia Hung, Girls Volleyball Captain
Anto Aryananda
ACAMIS Boys Volleyball
Back Row: Ally Chan, Amber Choi, Hermione Nie, Ava Yu, Shannon Li, Eric Xin, Vyom Dutt, Kate Li, Sophia Zi Yuan Hung, Manuela Mendonca Markovits, Roxanne Yeung, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Vivian Gao, Zak Suardi, Nathan Kamadinata, Loring Li, Aidan O’grady, Athan Iu, Heng Yung Liew, Kai Lyons, Ashley Hu Not Featured: Nathan Chang, Alexander Nolens-Liu
Back Row: Vyom Dutt, Loring Li, Aidan O’Grady, Eric Xin, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Zak Suardi, Kai Lyon, Nathan Kamadinata, Athan Iu, Heng Yung Liew Not Featured: Nathan Chang, Alexander Nolens-Liu
ACAMIS Girls Volleyball
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Anto Aryananda, Merlin Hurt
U12 Boys Volleyball
Back Row: Ava Yu, Shannon Li, Kate Li, Sophia Zi Yuan Hung, Manuela Mendonca Markovits, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Vivian Gao, Roxanne Yeung, Hermione Nie, Amber Choi, Ally Chan, Ashley Hu, Not Featured: Merlin Hurt (Coach)
Back Row: Brandon Maxted, Ian Wang, Kevin Yong, Daniel Rodygin Correia, Luke Herbet-Smith, Luk Suardi, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Raphael McLeay, Adam Glavanis, George Dong, Jaska Viirret, Gustave Merlin
U12 Girls Volleyball Anto Aryananda
Back Row: Maya Ji, Myraa Tripathi, Laura Trusso Sfrazzetto, Season Ng, Isabel Lee, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Aksinya Levin, Lucile Tran, Alyssa Cleland, Anya Ngao, Aurora Chan
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U14 Boys Volleyball Anto Aryananda, Jimson Lam
Back Row: Tyler Brems, Jacob Ching, Aiden Hirsch, Jerry Lam, Samuel Au Yeung, Elio Ng, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Jasper Lam, Ryan Colbran, Wilson Ho, Charlie King, Kieran Burrough Not Featured: Areeb Hasan, Sung Gon Kang, Brandon Lai, David Lee, Krish Mahtani, Kiaan Mehta, Clayton Mo, Efe Seyidir, Ollie Tomlin, Arthur Wood, Daniel Yang, Jeremy Ya, Horace Yeung, Jimson Lam (Coach)
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U16 Boys Volleyball
Anto Aryananda, Merlin Hurt
Anto Aryananda
Back Row: Season Ng, Vincy Leung, Isla Fisher, Kaira Banerjee, Shannon Li, Summer Griffiths, Ariel Wong, Joanne Lim, Katie Yu Middle Row: Nancy Zhang, Sana Ikeda, Derya Kayalar, Isabel Lee, Charmaine Liu, Alysha Viney, Sara Piipanoja, Polina Toncheva, Isabel Lam, Phoebe Chan, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Sophie Wong, Tanya Pillai, Hailey Chan, Carissa Fung, Megan Lee, Dening Ouyang, Alyssa Cleland, Alina Chan, Charlene Wong, Salome Poon Not Featured: Sophia Cheung, Sophie Kwok, Anisha Parihar, Ananya Singh, Merlin Hurt (Coach)
Back Row: Ashvin Boteju, Ho Lee, Thomas O’Neill Guerra, Vladislav Velmozhko, Nagarjun Sethunagamuthu, Ushnik Roy, Royce Lai, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Kian Klopper, Akshath Salwan, Atharav Pushpendra Bharambe, Cheuk Wai Kwan, Ivan Ji, Vihaan Abhinand Veluthedath, Aiden Parker Not Featured: Alex Chan, Tony Li, Jayden Maxted, Jeff Tong, Jimson Lam (Coach)
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U20 Boys Volleyball
Back Row: Hermione Nie, Liv Aguilar Andersson, Zoya Bushra Cheema, Audrey Godfrey-Paterson, Veera Piipanoja, Ishika Moganti Middle Row: Defne Kayalar, Angie Ho, Elsa Zhao, Tasha Batchelor, Mavis Chan, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Lindo Shabalala, Selene Ng, Chloe Che, Scholastica Chan, Caylie Kwong, Claire Lee Not Featured: Faye Chan, Liliana Chong, Emma Janke, Jet-Li Jones, Joey Li, Harper Lyons, Lilia Mekni, Lana Trimingham, Merlin Hurt (Coach)
Back Row: Mark Koung, Eric Xin, Loring Li, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Zak Suardi, Athan Iu, Nathan Kamadinata, Heng Yung Liew Not Featured: Nathan Chang, Osiris Garcia, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Aidan O’Grady
Anto Aryananda, Merlin Hurt
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U20 Girls Volleyball Anto Aryananda
Back Row: Ava Yu, Kate Li, Sophia Zi Yuan Hung, Anto Aryananda (Coach) Front Row: Vivian Gao, Ally Chan, Manuela Mendonca Markovits, Amber Choi, Roxanne Yeung, Ashley Hu
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BASKETBALL “A layup and a contested midrange are worth the same, keep it simple.” - Raphael Mauffrey, Boys Basketball Captain
It wasn’t the wins that defined us, but the fight behind every shot, every block, and every red bow.” - Saisha Gogia, Girls Basketball Captain
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ACAMIS Girls Basketball
Back Row: Thomas Low, Vili Turagaiviu, Sean Liu, Tesla Lemke, Jason Jiang, Chris McLeay (Coach) Front Row: Zak Suardi, Leo Shan, Angus Ho, Wesley Hoi, Adrian Tam Not Featured: Loring Li, Aidan O’Grady, Ali Liaqat (Coach)
Back Row: Meher Chopra, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Nadia Selivanova, Giulia Bastiaens, Mahi Jhaveri, Chris McLeay (Coach) Front Row: Dening Ouyang , Adelyn Wallace, Mirella Markov, Saisha Gogia, Olive Ng
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U11 Boys Basketball Rebecca Blake, Lisa Klatt
Back Row: Rebecca Blake (Coach), Alvin Wang, Logan Tang, Lucas Kim, Vencent Zhang, Hamza Cheema, Preston Wong, Ewen Lau, Jack Tate, Lisa Klatt (Coach) Front Row: Danislav Popov, Yingping Zhao, Jack Reid ,Hayden Cheung, Eliyah Ho-Sam-Sooi, Ryder Liu Jasper Chen, Logan Macgregor, Jayden Wong Not Featured: Lewis Chan, Lucas Griffin, Jean-Louis Champagne, Max Chiu, Jiwon Hwang, Louis Liu, Teddy McLeay, Filip Wong
U14 Boys Basketball Chris McLeay, Ali Liaqat
Back Row: Isaac Cheung, Brandon La, Jesper Tse, Chris McLeay (Coach) Front Row: Raphael McLeay, Owen Chan, Ryan Colbran, Ernest Chen, Charlie King, Elio Ng Not Featured: Lorenzo Beebe, Kaden Chan, Austen Cha, Jerry Cheung, Adam Choi, Clovis Choy, Alex Claasen, Adam Glavanis, Wilson Ho, Aarav Jodhani, Sean Lam, Anton Lee, David Lee, Jaska Viirret, Ian Wang, Yin Tong Wong, Daniel Yang, Horace Yeung, Johnson Zhang, Teddy Sung, Ali Liaqat (Coach)
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U11 Girls Basketball Isla Han
Back Row: Ena Sery, Beth Wang, Brooke Claasen, Ella Vukovich, Sanaya Saxena, Chloe Ng, Linnea Borthwick, Agnes Fan, Isla Han (Coach) Middle Row: Alina Boyer, Maya Garland, Tara Ahuja, Joanne Ren, Catrina Lynch Caascales, Rachel Cheng, Eshaana Goyal, Nina Walsh, Hayton Lo, Anvesha Rathi Front Row: Zariya Pozzebon, Luna Sansom, Kara Zhou, Emma Yue, Annie Kumar, Hailey Fan, Theodora Lang, Ava Allan Dominguez
U14 Girls Basketball Line Turagaiviu
Back Row: Carissa Fung, Maya Ramani, Alysha Viney, Isla Fisher, Mirella Markov, Joanne Lim, Celestine Choy, Dening Ouyang, Line Turagaiviu (Coach) Front Row: Kayley Yu, Hailey Chan, Ella Boag, Alyssa Cleland, Myrah Agrawal, Kyra Mahtani, Sophie Wong, Aurora Chan Not Featured: Kaira Banerjee, Alina Chan, Nancy Zhang
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U20 Boys Basketball
Back Row: Joowon Song, Vili Turagaiviu, Tesla Lemke, Jason Jiang, Thomas Low, Angus Ho, Gwylim Richards (Coach) Front Row: Ethan Chan, Hugh Suh, Chicco Zhang, Leo Shan, Adrian Tam, Wesley Hoi Not Featured: Ashvin Boteju, Marcus Cheung, Kai Lyons, Ushnik Roy, Ali Liaqat (Coach)
Back Row: Leo Shan, Sean Liu, Loring Li, Aidan O’Grady, Raphael Mauffrey, Angus Ho, Chris McLeay (Coach) Front Row: Sebastian Lyons, Daren Wong, Adrian Tam, Zak Suardi, Benzino Vasu, Not Featured: Arthur Ephgrave, Ali Liaqat (Coach)
Gwylim Richards, Ali Liaqat
Chris McLeay, Ali Liaqat
U20 Girls Basketball Chris McLeay
Back Row: Mahi Jhaveri, Zoe Meecham, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Nadia Selivanova, Giulia Bastiaens, Meher Chopra, Chris McLeay (Coach) Front Row: Lucy Ng, Adelyn Wallace, Sophia Hung, Ally Chan, Saisha Gogia
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BADMINTON
"Smash the doubt, Serve with heart, and Lift the team higher." - Kavish Bhargava, Boys Badminton Captain
U14 Boys Badminton Dai Pugh
Back Row: Jeremy Yau, Kaden Chan, Kairav Singh, Isaac Cheung, David Shen, Roxanne Yeung Front Row: Elio Ng, Jasper Lam, Revaant Joshi, Kaydan Tsui Not Featured: Aarav Malviya, Dai Pugh (Coach)
“All you need is a high clear to clear your mind. Or you can smash your way through it.” - Roxanne Yeung, Girls Badminton Captain
U14 Girls Badminton Zara Pugh
Back Row: Season Ng, Joy Qian, Shannon Li, Vincy Leung, Roxanne Yeung Front Row: Jiya Hussain, Isabel Lam, Cherry Yu, Sophie Wong Not Featured: Fiona Chen, Zara Pugh (Coach)
U20 Boys Badminton
U20 Girls Badminton
Myra Pyne
Beverley O’Gorman
Back Row: Kavish Bhargava, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Nathan Chang Front Row: Russell Ho, Lance Mak, Ho Lee, Hendrick Huang, Akshath Salwan Not Featured: Heng Yung Liew, Roxanne Yeung, Myra Pyne (Coach)
Back Row: Mahek Shah, Brianna Lau, Nadia Selivanova, Riya Bhandari, Roxanne Yeung Front Row: Yat Katie Soong, Cara Cheuk, Ananya Tikhe, Akifah Jamsheer, Saisha Gogia, Kaylie Yeung Not Featured: Beverley O’Gorman (Coach)
RUGBY
“You don’t need talent to work hard.” Atsuhiro Hayashi, Rugby Captain
U12 Mixed Rugby Nigel Philip
Back Row: Max Chiu, Maxim Boyer-Krasavtsev, Hamza Cheema, Nj Hattingh, Ted Wood, Nigel Philip (Coach) Front Row: Ryder Liu, Valentino Mokgohloa, Filepe Gomez-Berard, Raphael McLeay, Jack Tate, Yijin Luo
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U18 Boys Rugby Gwylim Richard
Back Row: Alex Mak Xander Boznos Nathan Parkin, Gwylim Richard (Coach) Front Row: Shresth Sharma, Malhar Kulkarni, Jorge Orihuela Sanz, Justin Yu Rui Luo, Atsuhiro Hayashi, Mark Wong Not Featured: Luke Grainger, Charlie Greer, Isaac Humphreys, Advait Sethi, Jacob Smith
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“A successful season consists of team spirit, bus karaoke and many red ribbons” - Mahi Jhaveri, Girls Netball Captain
U14 Netball
U11 Mixed Netball
Amy Prosser
Claire Kilbourne, Hayley Wood Back Row: Claire Kilbourne (Coach), Zariya Pozzebon, Irene Xie, Emma Yue, Annie Kumar, Isabelle Cheek, Rosie Brisebois, Kiara Klopper, Alexandra Tait, Hayley Wood (Coach) Front Row: Hayton Lo, Catarina Lynch Cascales, Scarlet Tse, Hamza Cheema, Beth Wang, Ellie Wall, Maya Garland Not Featured: Isabel Parker-Hughes, Ria Sama, Adelaide Gao, Alina Boyer
Back Row: Emma Connelly, Sooan Chi, Mavis Yu, Sofia Torresi, Shannon Li, Summer Griffiths, Mirella Markov, Eva Oberholzer, Amy Prosser (Coach) Front Row: Lila Manilal, Daphne Wong, Tanya Pillai, Sonora Sharma, Laure Cheng, Alysha Viney, Isla Machin, Myra Pradhan Not featured: Amelie Cunningham
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U20 Netball
Back Row: Maya Trottier, Diana Tsai, Aesha Ybema, Liliana Chong, Christina Warwick, Lydia Naivalu (Coach) Front Row: Angie Cheung, Lehja De Wet, Isla Grainger, Lily Trimingham, Olive Ng Not Featured: Chloe Che, Eiliyah Hanafi, Polina Krasi, Ananya Tikhe, Carrie Wu, Jacey Yeung
Back Row: Natalie Grant, Shannon Li, Lucia Gimenez-Reyna Castillo, Merel Rookmaaker, Aleena Naqvi, Inka Viirret, Lydia Naivalu (Coach) Front Row: Lily Trimingham, Trisha Pillai, Mahi Jhaveri, Zoe Meecham, Emma Rossouw, Adelyn Wallace, Arya Hotchandani
Lydia Naivalu
SWIMMING
Lydia Naivalu
"Tough times never last, only tough people last." - Athan IU, Boys Swimming Captain
Primary Swimming Jo Grainger, David Nangle
Back Row: Jo Grainger (Coach), Eric Rixon, Kris Cui, Kara Zhou, Isha Khanapurkar, Ariana Luo, Connor Chiu, Theodora Lang, Seaton Wan, David Nangle (Coach) Front Row: Hailey Fan, Ryder Liu, Danny Leung, Ena Sery, Lonnie Lee, Brooke Claasen, Cadence Lee, Logan Tang, Yee Hing Ariel Chen, Hugo Nair Not Featured: Tara Ahuja, Hilary Au, Iris Chin, Agnes Fan, Victoria Hanna, Abigail Liu, Valentino Mokgohloa, Giulia Morgante, Dilys Pugh, Alberto Trusso Sfrazzetto
"Success is self-determined no matter what the records say" - Amber Choi, Girls Swimming Captain
Secondary Swimming Jo Grainger, David Nangle
Back Row: Natalie Grant, Max Zeng, Ushnik Roy, Vili Turagaiviu, Athan Iu, Evelyn Li, Atharav Pushpendra Bharambe, Lawrence Chen Middle Row: Jacob Deng, Tyler Brems, Amber Choi, Dominic Lam, Brianna Lau, Ethan Ng, Nancy Li, Sara Piipanoja, Grace Wan, Olive Ng Front Row: Daphne Wong, Melody Yang, Ella Boag, Kale Zhou, Cherry Yu, Frederick Lang, Luk Suardi, Samuel Lee, Paola Dong, Revaant Joshi Not Featured: Maria Bernal Sanchez, Erik Colpaert, Gustav Dimblad, Lincoln Lee, Alexander Nolens-Liu, Veera Piipanoja, Ginevra Sansom, Desmond Sarosi, Louis-Julien Sery
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CROSS COUNTRY
"Kipchoge says no human is limited. This season proved that." - Theo Ngao, Cross Country Captain
U8/U9 Cross Country
U10/U11 Cross Country
Back Row: Kellie Berry (Coach), Shayne Meng, Ella Bell-Scott, Manas Chavan, Mia Dorrell, Ruben Vermeire, Mina Kerler, Finlay Tasker, Will Walsh, Kendrick Ho, Pratyush Hatkar, Cindy Alflatt (Coach) Front Row: Finn Walsh, Sunny Gu, Arthur Bahloul Bonnot, Dilys Pugh, Lewis Pilling, Tom Sweet, Nathaniel Trow Not Featured: Olive Alflatt, Francisco Daros, Tamara Fejes, Angelika Levin
Back Row: Zariya Pozzebon, Lleyton Alflatt, Chris Her, Yan Lam Cheng, Amelia Liu, Ena Sery ,Isabel Parker-Hughes, Anya Arora,Scarlette Katrina Yau Middle Row: Cindy Alflatt (Coach), Makayla Liang, Theodora Lang, Lefteris Rigalos, Hazel Leung, Hailey Leung, Vicky Hanna, Venceslas De Charette De La Contrie, Sean Smith (Coach) Front Row: Alberto Trusso Sfrazzetto, Joseph Huang, Yijin Luo, Liam Wright, Eden Lau, Isabelle Cheek, Jacob Mulliner, Jude Adcock Not Featured: Jean-Louis Champagne, Ariana Luo, Aaron Schertle, Scott Sweet
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Secondary Cross Country Kevin Rydeard, Steve Bolton
Back Row: Theo Ngao, Nagarjun Sethunagamuthu, Benjamin Saavedra, Harry Tomlin, Thomas O’neill Guerra, Ho Lee Middle Row: Kevin Rydeard (Coach), Cheuk Wai Kwan, Royce Lai, Ian H,O Riley Klatt, Atharav Pushpendra Bharambe, Steve Bolton (Coach) Front Row: Ryan Chopra, Samuel Lee, Neil Nyati, Lincoln Lee, Ariel Wong, Myraa Tripathi, Arjun Acharya, Ashton O’brien Not Featured: Brown Chen, Frederick Lang, Louis-Julien Sery, Christina Warwick, Arthur Wood, Jayco Yiu
CRICKET
“To become a good player you need talent. To become a great player, you need consistency” - Harry Hodgson, Cricket Captain
U11 Cricket
Jake Van Tonder, Rob Sweet, Nigel Philip Back Row: Jake Van Tonder (Coach), Agnes Fan, Sanaya Saxena, Abeer Chopra, Daniel Li, Lonnie Lee, Scarlet Tse, Amelia Liu, Oscar Mekni, Ted Wood, Kavir Mehta, Rob Sweet (Coach), Nigel Phillip (Coach) Middle Row: Scott Sweet, Soey Suen, Maya Orajis, Lucas Kim, Yan Lam Cheng, Cruise Abergel, Hayton Lo, Jasper Chen, Anav Rathi, Valentino Mokgohloa, Emma Yue, Irene Xie Front Row: Filip Wong, Yingping Zhao, Luna Sansom, Adhithya Viyan Pradeep, Teddy McLeay, Danislav Popov, Logan Macgregor, Theodora Lang, Natalie Yau, Ava Allan
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U14 Mixed Cricket Chris Ryan
Back Row: Neil Nyati, Pauline Mandula, Kiaan Mehta, Krish Mahtani, Aiden Das, Chris Ryan (Coach) Front Row: Kanisha Bhargava, Myra Mukherjee, Arjun Acharya, Neerav Menon
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Back Row: Nikunj Mathur, Kiaan Mehta, Seth Perera, Parth Sane, Rishabh Rishii, Chris Ryan (Coach) Front Row: Arjun Acharya, Krish Mahtani, Sakura Panckhurst, Myra Mukherjee
GOLF
"What if the grass is greener on this side after all?" - Mahirr Uppaal
Secondary Golf Alastair Mack
Back Row: Mark Wong, Mahirr Uppaal, Joshua Leong Front Row: Ishika Moganti, Ivan Ji, Alastair Mack (Coach) Not Featured: Mannoa Andrianne, Eric Chen, Loring Li
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Discovery College students have contributed a host of fabulous productions once again this year, ranging from the intimate production of the Year 13 Solo Theatre performances to the sublime massive spectacle of the Secondary Musical, Little Shop of Horrors. Other public performances include the 24 Hour play, two Year 12 Collaborative Project performances, Year 11’s Romeo and Juliet Stage Combat assemblies, the Year 11
Danielle Veilleux
staged production, as well as the
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Year 12 production. Year 10 Theatre students performed their monologues for family and friends, while the Year 9 students performed their created pieces of original theatre for their peers. Year 8’s have learned all about Mime and Masked theatre while Year 7’s have explored the terrifying unit of Darkwood Manor. Not just our Theatre Captains, but all of our students have had many opportunities to perform, or crew for performances! Additionally, we had some fabulous practitioners lead professional workshops for our students this year too; Hong Kong’s own Keon Lee led Faust’s annual visit to teach stage fighting to our youngest secondary students, professional theatre maker and artistic director, Noa Rotem gifted us two days learning about Viewpoints, and New Zealand’s Red Leap Theatre company led a great workshop on Devising and Creating Theatre. The DP Theatre class had the opportunity to join the ISTA workshop hosted at ISF, where they worked with several HK practitioners, examiners, and the fabulously talented UK theatre company, Box House.
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Discovery College Visual Arts has continued to flourish in 2025-2026! Our young Primary artists explored art as inquiry for transdisciplinary themes with a diverse range of media. Year 1 dived into colour theory, discovering famous artists and sparking excitement for art history. Year 2 explored dance and food as celebrations, creating 3D forms to present art as a gift. Year 3 painted beautiful selfportraits and assembled sustainable sculptures with recycled material. Year 4 constructed armatures and collaborated on big animal collages. Year 5 made beautiful detailed portraits of our beloved staff and brought mythical creatures to life in an IDU with English. Finally, Year 6 students refined carving skills in printmaking workshops, drawing deep inspiration from a field trip to the Zhao Wou Ki exhibition at M+. Secondary Visual Arts bridged technical mastery and community impact. Year 7 made ceramics with environmental inquiry to create delicate metaphors for our planet’s fragility. Year 8 explored the emotional depth of Expressionism through distorted self-portraiture, while Year 9 delved into the subconscious, unlocking symbolic Surrealism. Year 10 painted abstract landscapes and travelled to Peng Chau to create Earth artworks in a spectacular IDU with Math. Year 11 students mastered the art of still life and assemblage to weave cultural heritage and personal stories. Year 12 students commanded exploration in the new Diploma Program (IBDP) syllabus in rigorous Art Making Inquiry Portfolios and Year 13 have now culminated this journey, curating sophisticated final IBDP exhibition, representing the pinnacle of creative growth. Beyond the classroom, our artists were integral to celebrating other initiatives. In the musical, Little Shop of Horrors, set decorators transformed digital concepts into immersive backdrops. The Art Captains held art competitions, helped design the yearbook and embraced Lunar New Year celebrations. Custom Red Packet designs raised funds for local charities and the group painted a "Together" mural for the Year of the Horse. From the formative and summative Exhibitions in the foyer to our extra curricular projects, our students have proven they are not just making art, but using creative voices to reimagine the world around them, making our community a better place.
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MUSIC.
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It has been an extraordinary year for Music at Discovery College with so many opportunities for our young musicians to express themselves through music. The big focus in Term 1 was the spectacular secondary musical production Little Shop of Horrors where our music ensemble members and vocalists brought the story to life with their performances. Our ensembles returned in Terms 2 and 3 with great enthusiasm including the Cobra Choir, Secondary Choir, Chamber Orchestra, and Stage Band. Some of the true highlights
Matt Davis Head of Music
this academic year were the concerts providing a platform for our young performers. Classical and traditional music was showcased at the more intimate Recital Evening and Young Performers Evening featured the immense talent of our primary musicians. Our secondary students took the stage at the Annual Concert and our hard working ensembles came together to celebrate their achievements at the Ensemble Evening. A historic highlight was the inaugural DC Musician of the Year concert, a platform that celebrated individual virtuosity and set a new benchmark for excellence in overall musicianship. Beyond our campus, our Primary musicians represented DC with distinction at the ESF Primary Choral and Orchestra Concert, fostering connections across our ESF schools. We were also privileged to host the acclaimed artist SuRie. Her workshops were inspiring, offering our students professional insights into songwriting, composition, and advanced vocal techniques. I am immensely proud of our musicians’ growth and contributions to our vibrant music culture. Whether through the discipline of the rehearsal room, the leadership from our music leaders or the courage of a solo spotlight on stage, they have truly embodied the spirit of the DC Music department this year.
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Discovery College Student
Discovery College Student News (DCSN) is an organisation made by students, for students. This year is the agency’s 6th year, and it continues to flourish with 44 students ranging from Year 7 to Year 12. This year, we have posted over 40 articles on our website. Each of these articles have been meticulously written, edited and designed entirely by our student team. Hence, DCSN gives students the opportunity to express themselves through journalistic creativity. DCSN also serves as a means to share the school’s achievements, being a constant media outlet for the school’s sports teams and events, documenting our successes. In February, DCSN also had the honor of receiving an ACAMIS Service Learning Grant, recognizing our efforts for raising awareness surrounding both global and local issues through our articles and social media outreach. Next year, DCSN plans to expand their outreach, working on having a greater impact in our community whilst increasing our team. If you would like to join us, please feel free to contact at dcsn@dc.edu.hk!
Another development this year is the sister organisation DCTV, which had its grand
Also, please check out our website and read our articles! Website link: dcsn.dc.edu.hk
opening to Secondary student participants this year! It oversaw the growth to 20 members and the publication of over 7 episodes!
Written by Alexander Nolens-Liu Photos by Nathan Chang
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Model United Nations Led completely by students, Model United Nations is one of Discovery College’s oldest and largest clubs. It has fostered the development of many students' debate and public speaking abilities, whilst simultaneously exposing them to multifaceted global issues. This year has been extremely successful for our club. Firstly, we hosted our 3rd Model United Nations conference; DCMUN III. This conference saw over 120 attendees coming from across Hong Kong and Macau. Additionally, our club has competed in four unique conferences, having over 40 delegates, and bringing home several awards. Currently, we are in the process of organising next year’s DCMUN IV, the fourth iteration of DCMUN since its revival, and we invite all secondary students to participate! DCMUN IV is set to happen in late November, and is a great opportunity to experience MUN within the familiarity of our campus. To stay updated about DCMUN IV, you can follow @dcmun.hk on Instagram! Written by Horus Lai and Alexander Nolens-Liu
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Back Row (Left to Right): Brian Lo, Van Hang Do, Roy Tam, Joyce Kwok, Karina Chan, Mandy Kwok, Tuomas Viirret, Mike Veilleux, Jake Van Tonder, Timothy Yeung, James Ko, Stephen Lui. Middle Row (Left to Right): Jordan Ang, Dharya Puri, Karen Shum, Lisa Sakai, Mamta Mukherjee, Natalia Eddy, Joan Pavino, Rita Ng, Tha Choi Front Row (Left to Right): Sami Sun, Cheryl Pacifico, Candice Lan, Rashmi Sathyanarayana, Devi Sasikumar, Rachel Chak, Rashmi Tandon, Alice Cheng, Book Thesanok, Marilou Peralta, Wingsum Ku, Reysibel Cabatuan, Kannitha Trinh, Judy Li 196 | Grow. Discover. Dream.
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Cleaning Staff Back Row: Wong Wan Chun, Jane Tam Wai Ling Sun Lai Po, Lily Ng Kin Sun, Eric Koo Fuk Sing Chan Aoi Hung (Supervisor) Ng Chi Ming (Left ISS) Cheung Yin King Front Row: Ng Suk Yan Cheung Chu Ying Ng Chun Yin Phangya Wanida, May Cheung Hau Kum
Canteen Staff Back Row: Sandy Jau Hatty Ng KaLai Lam Yolendar Chan Front Row: Katherine Wan Wing Lau Benny Heung (Supervisor) Paul Lee Jeanet
Security Staff From Left to Right: William Cheung (Supervisor) Sanba Limbu Kelvin Yu Budhi Gurung
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Farewells.
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The Learning Diversity Team were so lucky to have Kate as part of the team. She was incredible at supporting our EAL students and embracing learning diversity. Her kindness and positive approach truly make a difference for both students and staff. We all remember a time when Kate supported us, and she always did this with a warm smile. We miss all miss her!
Kate Zhu
EA – Secondary LDT
Vicky Wong
Vicky came to us as a diamond in the rough, and she worked incredibly hard to learn our systems, studying courses in the evenings and applying her newfound expertise in lighting and stage managing. She quickly because an integral and productive member of the team, and was always a delightful and sunny person to work with. She was incredibly helpful in providing additions we didn’t even know we needed and her Drama Technician creativity knew no bounds! Our productions only looked as good as they did because of her leadership on lights and set/props management with the students! She was fabulous at working with students and they learned an incredible amount from her. Her new school has scored an incredible technician as well as a beautiful human being. We will miss her greatly!
Teacher - English / Dean Y13
Claire has been a cornerstone of the English Department for as long as any of us can remember. Similarly, she has been the ‘go-to’ proxy mum for so many students over the years, which is a testament to her caring and empathetic nature. She has been a true team player and although she left many emails unread (thousands actually!), she always seemed to know what was going on and where the meetings were. Finding a replacement for her has been particularly difficult; there’s just no replacing somebody like this. Best of luck, Claire - you will be missed by just about everyone in the community. Thanks for showing up everyday and caring about everyone.
Rachel Yu
Head of Science
Rachel, your love of science has been truly infectious, sparking curiosity in countless students and showing them that passion for learning matters. The extra time and care you have invested staying late, redesigning lessons, and ensuring every stduent continues to learn and grow has not gone unnoticed. Your professionalism and unwavering committment to seeing students improve has been inspiring. You’re leaving behind students who will remember you, colleagues who’ve learned from you, and families grateful for your support. As you close this chapter and move forward to your next adventure, we want to wish you all the best.
Lucy Wood
Lucy, as you prepare to embark on your next adventure in Malaysia, we want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact you’ve made during your time at Discovery College. In just two short years, your Deputy Head of warmth, laughter, and genuine kindness have touched the lives of countless students and colleagues alike. Primary; Primary The relationships you have built with your students are a true testament to your dedication and care. You Teacher of Drama have inspired them to learn, grow, and embrace their full potential. While we will miss your vibrant spirit, we know that you will bring the same positivity and passion to your new journey.
Claire Neale
Jemma Miller
Digital Literacies Teacher
Jemma, your creativity, energy and brilliant sense of humour have filled our workspace with fun and laughter, and probably raised the building’s overall caffeine consumption by at least 40%. Brainstorming with you has truly been a gift. Your endless ideas and can‑do attitude have inspired us all, and you are a colleague we know we can always count on, especially for last‑minute miracles. We will miss you greatly and wish you all the very best in your next chapter, where your new teammates have no idea how lucky they are about to be. Your kindness and genuine care for the people around you have made our days brighter. Thank you for everything you’ve shared with us—from ideas to coffee runs! ESF DISCOVERY COLLEGE | 205
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Celebrating Our PTAs’ Impact on the
contribution underscores our dedication to
School Community
both our school and the greater community.
As we reflect on the past year, the ParentTeacher Association (PTA) has played a crucial
Supporting School Traditions
role in enriching the experiences of both
To further support our school’s traditions,
students and families at our school. With a
we conducted two successful second-hand
commitment to fostering a vibrant school
uniform sales—one in October and another
community, the PTA has organised numerous
in February. These sales not only helped
events, supported various initiatives, and
parents save on uniforms but also promoted
provided invaluable resources. Here’s a closer
sustainability within our school community.
look at what the PTA has accomplished this year.
End of year celebrations We are also proud to fund each year group’s
A Warm Welcome to Parents
end-of-year celebration, honouring the
We kicked off the year with a very successful
achievements of our students throughout
Parent Welcome Evening at Ona Restaurant.
the school year. These celebrations provide a
This event provided a fantastic opportunity for
wonderful opportunity for students to reflect
parents to meet one another, connect with
on their growth and accomplishments.
families in the same year group, and build a supportive network. The atmosphere was
Celebrating Our Teachers
friendly and fun, setting a positive tone for
Our appreciation for our dedicated teachers
the school year ahead.
has been expressed through various events, including special gatherings for Diwali
Family Fun Day
featuring Indian snacks and a delightful curry
In early December, we planned an exciting
lunch in March. The staff were truly grateful
Family Fun Day filled with activities such
for these thoughtful gestures, which helped
as parent-led food stalls, performances,
foster a positive and appreciative school
sports on the pitch, festive arts and crafts, a
environment.
secondary students to practice their language skills in real-world contexts. Moreover, we have committed funding for the next two Chinese classrooms, ensuring they provide an authentic learning environment that fosters cultural understanding and language proficiency. Thank you to all the parents, volunteers, and teachers who have made these accomplishments possible. Your support truly makes a difference!
Christmas market, Santa’s grotto, and a lifesize snow globe experience. Unfortunately,
Engaging Craft Activities
due to the tragic Tai Po disaster, we had
The PTA has continued its monthly craft
to cancel this much-anticipated event just
activities for primary students, allowing them
one week prior. However, in the spirit of
to explore their creativity while bonding
community support, the PTA donated any
with classmates. These sessions have been
unclaimed ticket sales and vendor fees,
instrumental in enhancing the students’ social
showing our commitment to helping others
skills and creativity.
during difficult times. Enhancing Language Education Additionally, during the secondary production,
This year, we took significant steps to
we organised a bake sale, with all proceeds
enhance our Chinese language programs.
going to support the community, raising
We sponsored the startup and training for
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