Your Day at DBS

School Day

A typical school day starts at 7:00 am for all primary and secondary students. School operates from Sunday through to Thursday, with sport fixtures and whole school events that may take place on Friday or Saturday.

  • Early Years
    (Pre-School and Reception)

    7:00am to 1:00pm

    Gates open at 6:45am and classroom doors are opened at 7:00am for registration. After a full day and 2 breaks, classes finish at 1:00pm. An after school crèche is available until 2:00pm. External providers such as Rebel Angels Gymnastics, Icon Sports and Hamilton Aquatics offer after school and weekend activities on site.

  • Primary
    (Year 1 to Year 6)

    7:00am to 2:00pm

    Gates open at 6:45am for parents to drop children in Year 1 and Year 2 at the MPH, while Year 3 to Year 6 students are dropped off at school gates. Classes assemble in their designated area and make their way to classrooms at 7:00am for registration. Current parents can view their child’s weekly schedule, including times and specialist teachers’ details, via the Parent Portal. Students who choose to participate in ExtraCurricular Activities (ECAs) finish 3:00pm, depending on the ECA schedule.

  • Secondary
    (Year 7 to Year 13)

    7:00am to 2:00pm

    Students are able to access the school grounds from 6:45am. Students make their way to classrooms at 7:00am for registration. Break time is 8:55am to 9:15am and lunch is from 10:55am until 11:35pm. School finishes at 2:00pm. Students who choose to participate in ExtraCurricular Activities (ECAs) finish at 3:00pm, depending on the ECA schedule. Current parents can view their child’s weekly schedule, including times and subject teachers’ details, via the Parent Portal.

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