SHI JIE MAGAZINE
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Fast facts
SPRING 2019
SPRING 2019 EDITOR
DC Opening Ceremony 2008
DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
Amy Freed Ani Villaverde Claire Fraser Kenix Cheung Mamta Mukherjee
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Whole School
10 Years We built a solid Foundation
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10 Years of Vision
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New Beginnings
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Then and Now
DC’s Original Scholarship Students 12 DC Foyer July 2008
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Self Expression
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Making Music Together
16 CIRCULATION & CONTACT
Primary Fantastic Mr. Fox
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Spirited Competition
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HKPSSA Champions
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Secondary Hooray for Bollywood
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An Evening of Applause
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Class of 2019
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Alumni Update
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A Word from the DCPTA
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are indeed, a family of students and families, teachers and staff who have shared the last 10 years in order to Grow. Discover. Dream. This issue’s cover is a depiction of the past decade. Much than just our magnificent building, these mosaic pieces are snapshots picturing only a small fraction of the thousands of activities and events that have shaped our community over the past 10 years. From drama productions, to sporting events, Christmas concerts to classroom activities, these 10 years have been a constant accumulation of fond memories and friendships. While we look forward to the next 10
years, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on and celebrate just how far we’ve come, and of all the people, past and present, who have contributed to DC’s success. Mark Beach Principal
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Discovery College, however, has from day one been about much, much more than its facilities and rooftop. As in any thriving community, the beating heart of DC is made up of all the wonderful relationships that make our place so special. It is not about one or two people, but the interconnectedness of current and past students, staff and families. We
SHI JIE MAGAZINE – SPRING
The 2018-2019 school year marks the 10th anniversary of Discovery College. Ten years ago, the school had been characterised in magazines and publications mostly for its innovative campus, the building’s design and of course its state-of-the-art canopy.
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