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Secondary House Activities - Half Term 1

Houses at DCIS have a steady track-record of enriching the lives of our students. With the easing of pandemic restrictions in Singapore, we have begun to amplify school spirit and promote the Dover Court values through a broad range of House events. Read all about the fantastic events that have taken place in our Secondary School during the first half term.

News | artsAndCulture | Arts and Culture | Homepage Featured Article

Full-scale Auditions for DCIS's 2023 Drama Production

The auditions for the Secondary spring 2023 production of Alice in Wonderland attracted over one hundred students from Years 7 - 10. The students participated in a series of movement, performance, and vocal activities with dynamism and determination, demonstrating their willingness to work with others and their passion for the arts.

Blog | adviceAndGuidance | Advice and Guidance | headteachers | Homepage Featured Article

Learning to Belong - Settling into a new Country

As we settle into the new school year it’s important to validate that many of our new students and families are joining us from overseas where they have left family and friends behind. Rachel Edwards, our Head of Secondary, shares some tips for families who have joined us this year.

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Be part of the Magic!

"It is a well-known fact that human beings are hard-wired for connection. Evolution has taught us that we are better, stronger, and safer together. And whilst we may no longer have to run from bears, we are still driven to be part of a community and to feel a sense of belonging, so much so that in the modern world, our wellbeing often depends on our connections with others." Jacqueline Glazerman, Secondary Deputy Head - Community and Guidance, talks about commonalities and uniqueness in this article.

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The Dover Court Values - Diversity

In international schools, we often talk about diversity and what it means to live and work in a multicultural environment. It makes sense to reflect on these things, to think deeply, as the terms themselves need unpacking. To say we are a diverse community is simply a description of the current reality. It begs the question, “What does being part of a diverse community confer on us? How is it a good thing?” - Richard Dyer, Principal

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DCA's Welcome Back Picnic 2022

Picnic baskets, camping gear and golf umbrellas in tow, the pouring rain on Saturday afternoon, 27th August, did not deter our Dover Court families to come together to celebrate the start of the new academic year 2022-2023. The Dover Court Association (DCA) was proud to have hosted its first face-to-face Welcome Back Picnic ever since the COVID-19 pandemic had limited on-campus gatherings during the last two years.

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Starting School - Top Tips from our Primary Team

Starting a new school year can be both exciting and also a little bit daunting, with so many new things to get used to. Our Primary team shares their top tips for a great start, whether this is the first time joining us or you are a seasoned Doverian.

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Student Blog Post: NAE UNICEF Student Summit 2022

IBDP students Arpita and Nakshatra represented Dover Court International School at this year's NAE UNICEF Student Summit. The summit is part of Nord Anglia Education's collaboration with UNICEF and aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. The student ambassadors engaged in conversations around the Sustainable Development Goals and listened to talks by experts in their fields. Through presentations, speeches and workshops the students gained invaluable experiences for their role as youth advocates.

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Doverian Dylan Visits Antarctica

Dover Court Year 9 student Dylan set out on an exciting mission earlier this year, as a participant of the 2041 ClimateForce Antarctica Expedition.

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Model United Nations (MUN) at Dover Court

In June we held our first larger Model United Nations at Dover Court International School. Initiated and organised by our Year 12 students the event was a vast success and a wonderful start to, what will hopefully be, a new annual tradition. The DCIS MUN Secretary General and Year 12 student Shafneen shares her reflections from the conference.

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DCIS Drama Department Presents - A Midsummer Night's Dream

We were treated to a magical evening of theatre as Dover Court International School's Years 8 and 9 students presented an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night's Dream.

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Student Blog Post: Roe vs. Wade and the debate around abortion

This is the third blog post in a series of blogs written by Year 12 IBDP students, participating in the Global Issues ECA.

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Dover Court Alumni Story - Shravana, Class of 2021

Shravana graduated from the IB Diploma Programme at Dover Court in 2021. She is now a student of Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA.

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Student Blog Post: The significance of feminism outside Western society and why we still need feminism

This is the second blog post in a series of blogs written by Year 12 IBDP students, participating in the Global Issues ECA. Linking in with International Women's Day Dover Court celebrates Women's month and in this blog post Maleeha looks he significance of feminism outside Western society.

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How to get Teenagers Hooked on Books

Ms Johnston, Deputy Head of DCIS English Department discusses how we can get teenagers engaged in books in a time and age where there are many other things fighting for their attention.

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A Cultural Celebration - Language Week at Dover Court

Celebrating the Chinese New Year has always been a tradition of the Language Department and 2022 has been no exception. Teachers and students all worked hard to prepare for this special occasion, putting on an unforgettable intercultural show that would awaken your senses and take you on a trip around the world.