
Discovery Mind Primary School - Discovery Bay Campus
Founded 1996
Updated July 2026
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Discovery Mind is an educational organization specializing in early years and primary education, dedicated to nurturing holistic growth and global-mindedness since 1996. It provides a vibrant, inclusive environment that prepares students to navigate an ever-changing world.
Curriculum
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Teaching approach
Discovery Mind focuses on holistic growth, prioritizing cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development. The school is guided by core values including empathy, truthfulness, self-awareness, respect, responsibility, resilience, and curiosity. It emphasizes a personalized approach that goes beyond textbook studies to nurture happy, self-motivated learners.
Programmes
The academic offering includes an EYFS-based pre-school curriculum, the accredited Cambridge International Primary Programme, and a Mandarin programme. The learning journey spans from Playgroup and Pre-Nursery to Kindergarten and Primary levels. The curriculum incorporates project-based learning and experiential outdoor education, including an exchange programme for primary students to broaden their global perspectives.
Outcomes
The school aims to develop well-rounded, emotionally healthy individuals who embody the qualities of a thinker, creator, and collaborator. It focuses on building character, fostering life skills, and instilling resilience to prepare students for future challenges and secondary school transitions.
Student support
Learning support
The school prioritizes pastoral care to promote an inclusive and positive culture, emphasizing respect and a sense of belonging. It employs a diverse team of qualified staff who focus on personalized learning, student collaboration, and self-reflection to support individual student needs.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Discovery Mind accepts applications throughout the year for all year groups. The admission process involves engaging with the school through meetings to facilitate a smooth transition. Placement is determined by the child's year of birth, with specific age guidelines provided for Playgroup through Year 6.
Calendar
The school operates on a two-semester academic year, typically beginning in mid-August and concluding in late June. The calendar includes major breaks for Christmas and New Year, Lunar New Year, and Easter, alongside various public holidays and scheduled teacher training days. Annual events such as the Sports Day and Christmas Fair are integrated into the school year.
About the campus
Discovery Mind operates three campuses: Discovery Bay International Play Centre and Kindergarten, Tung Chung International Play Centre and Kindergarten, and Tung Chung Primary School. These locations provide dedicated spaces for early years and primary education, supporting a variety of learning experiences.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities to enrich student life. Students participate in house teams, which are designed to foster a sense of belonging, cooperation, and friendly competition through inter-society activities. Additionally, the school hosts annual camps that are an integral part of the curriculum, focusing on physical, social, and emotional development.






- Chris JacksonHead of Discovery Mind
Chris Jackson is the Head of Schools at Discovery Mind, overseeing the two kindergartens and the primary school. He holds a teaching degree from Westminster College, Oxford, and has over 20 years of experience in Hong Kong international schools, including previous roles as a Vice Principal at DMPS and a founding principal of a new primary school.
- Kabeeta GurungHead of Kindergarten
Kabeeta Gurung is the Head of Kindergarten. She was educated in the UK, has a background in Montessori, and possesses over 25 years of experience with Discovery Mind.
- Phyllis TsangAssistant Head of Kindergarten
Phyllis Tsang is the Assistant Head of Kindergarten. She grew up in Canada, holds a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Special Education, and has over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, including 17 years in Hong Kong international kindergartens.
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