Guiding Statements

Discovery College is an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) World School and offers the four IB programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 4-10 years, the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students aged 11-16 years, and the Diploma Programme (DP) and Career-related Programme (CP) for students aged 16-19 years.

DC’s Guiding Statements consist of our Vision Statement (with Guiding Principles) and the Five DC Outcomes, which help to define what is important for us as a school.

Vision Statement and Guiding Principles

Grow. Be passionate about being the best we can be.
Discover. Find wonder in the world around us.
Dream. Dare to make a difference for yourself, humanity and our planet.

The Five DC Outcomes

Our Guiding Statements were reviewed in the 2022-23 school year and changes approved by School Council in April 2023.

Celebrations

In keeping with our commitment to International Mindedness, on this page you will find a list of annual events that the College acknowledges within its calendar and via display opportunities such as the Gate Screen, Ding! Banners etc. Such events are generally one of the following:

  • Public Holidays as per the Hong Kong Government
  • Festivals celebrated by members of the DC community, that reinforce positive community messages and our commitment to intercultural understanding

This list has been formed by suggestions from the DC community, reflective of the fact that it is considered the responsibility of all members of the community to contribute to celebrations and acknowledgements. In line with this, members of the community are asked to support the whole community by taking the initiative for appropriate acknowledgements and for noticing anything that should be added to this list on an annual basis.

Would you like to suggest an addition? Email with your idea!