DBIS ECA PROGRAMME 2025–26

DBIS offers a rich and diverse array of extracurricular activities (ECAs) for students to explore their passions and interests. The three main areas are Inquiring Minds, Sports and Performing Arts. Inquiring Minds covers a wide range of academic clubs and competitions, allowing students to delve deeper into areas related to their subjects, like English, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. The Sports programme features individual and team activities, allowing students to participate and enjoy new activities in a low-pressure space. Finally, the Performing Arts offerings cater to students interested in Music, Drama and the Visual Arts, giving them chances to showcase their talents throughout the year. No matter a student's inclinations, DBIS has an extracurricular activity to pique their curiosity and fuel their creativity. Families are encouraged to review the detailed descriptions on this website to find the perfect fit for their child.

In most instances, DBIS staff will run and lead the ECA activities. We aim to maximise our school-wide facilities and utilise our teaching staff's expertise. It is important for staff to share their interests and passions with the students and to connect with them outside of the traditional classroom space to further their relationships. Each term, the programme reflects staff availability during their working week and according to commitments such as professional development days. On such days, we aim to continue offerings for our students but with fewer options due to the continuing professional development required for staff.

• Sign Up: We use SchoolsBuddy to organise ECA sign-ups and allocations. Please kindly note that this is the only official way to register for an ECA.

• Sign Up Duration (Primary & Secondary): 2025-26 Term 1: Wednesday, 11th June 6 pm to Sun, 22nd June 6 pm.

• Sign Up Duration for (Foundation Stage 2): 2025-26 Term 1: Thursday, 12th June 6 pm to Sun, 22nd June 6 pm.

• Sign Up Duration for (Foundation Stage 1): To be announced in November, Term 1

• Select preferences: Students are encouraged to select up to 4 preferences during the sign-up period.  Your child will not be guaranteed a place if you have only signed up for one.

• Year-Long Commitments: If your child is enrolled in a year-long ECA, sign-up will take place in Term 1, and they will automatically keep their place in that activity for the following term(s), and sign-up is not required.

• Early Responses are Preferred: Students are encouraged to sign up for ECAs early in the sign-up window, as this can often lead to more favourable outcomes. However, please note that early sign-up does not guarantee placement in any particular ECA.

• ECA Allocation: Each student can participate in a minimum of one ECA per term and a maximum of two. However, further places might be considered, subject to ECA availability and lead staff member agreement. 

• Waiting List: A waiting list will be maintained for oversubscribed ECAs. Students will be offered places as they become available, following the allocation criteria.

• FAQs

CANCELLATION REASONS:

1. Thunderstorm warning or an amber, red or black rainstorm warning.

2. Typhoon warning signal no 8 or above (Year 1 to Year 13); typhoon signal no 3 or above (FS-1 and FS-2).

3. Moderate to heavy rainfall (at the discretion of the Leadership Team, the Head of PE and the activity leader).

4. Air quality levels recorded at 200 or above at the designated location for the activity.

5. Any other reason that might detrimentally affect the physical or emotional wellbeing of students as determined by the Leadership Team, the Head of PE or the activity leader.

CANCELLATION DEADLINES:

● Before-school activities – 6.30am where possible (at times, the Observatory may post a warning after 6.30am).

● After-school activities – as early as possible given the specific circumstances of the activity.

CONDITIONS:

• Students who require a PFTA throughout the school day will also need this support during ECA activities.

Feedback:

Whether it's a compliment, suggestion, or concern — your voice matters.

Please use this jotform to let us hear you.

Vendor & Parent Proposals:

We welcome ideas from professional vendors, as well as parents who would like to lead an activity themselves. We are currently particularly interested in exploring opportunities for Golf ECAs — qualified coaches or recommendations are warmly welcomed. 

Please use this jotform to let us know about your ideas.

All proposals will be reviewed by our ECA Team periodically.