Dear DCIS Parents and Guardians,
This week at DCIS sees our DCA meeting on 14th March and our first Open Morning for prospective families on Wednesday. Many students and staff are also busy preparing for the DCIS Celebration of the Arts on Friday evening.
I am very pleased to announce that our membership application to the Council of International Schools (CIS) has been successful. More details will be in the next newsletter.
Please attend our upcoming DCA meeting on 14th March. Class Representatives will be present and we encourage parents to apply for the upcoming positions of DCA Chair and Vice Chair for 2017-2018. The DCA is an integral part of DCIS and works alongside the School to build on the elements of community, friendship, support and fun. Please click here to apply.
Events this week:
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Tuesday, 14th March, 8.00pm – 9.00pm in Room 73
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DCA Meeting
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Wednesday, 15th March, 8.45am – 11.00am in Cooper Hall
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DCIS Open Morning
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Friday, 17th March in Cooper Hall
Lower Primary, 9.00am – 9.30am
Upper Primary, 10.00am – 10.30am
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*Primary School Assembly
Lower Primary (Class 1RE and 1HK)
Upper Primary (Class 3BH and 3HA)
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Friday, 17th March, 7.00pm – 8.30pm in Cooper Hall
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DCIS Celebration of the Arts
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School Videos
This week we would like to share a video from Year 3 classes on their recent Egyptian studies:
DCA Parent Association
Do come along to our DCA Parent Association meeting tomorrow at 8.00pm in Room 73. We have some exciting events to plan for and further details can be found on our webpage. Please see our flyer with all our upcoming events.
Celebration of the Arts
The ‘Celebration of the Arts – A Global Voyage’ is an evening production of music, drama and dance from cultural traditions around the world.
WHEN: Friday 17th March, 2017
Show Begins: 7.00pm (Roll-call of performers at 6.15pm)
Show Ends: 8.30pm
WHERE: The Cooper Hall, DCIS
Please note that while the DCIS car park will be available with limited parking on the evening of the show, there is additional parking across the road at Singapore Polytechnic.
Family Picture Day
Pret-a-Portrait is pleased to announce that they will be at DCIS for class and individual photos from Monday 27th March to Friday 31st March.
As part of the visit, they are offering free 15 minute Family Photo Sessions to Dover Court families on Saturday 25th March, 2017 from 10am - 2.30pm.
This is an ideal opportunity for sibling and/or family photos. Or perhaps you need a new profile image for your Facebook or LinkedIn page? These sessions can be whatever you need - no hard and fast rules.
Photographers will work with you to produce beautiful images and lasting memories - in the style that you want. Please select a time on this booking page.
Two Ongoing DCIS Initiatives
A reminder about our two ongoing initiatives for DCIS families:
- Mobile School App
We have officially launched the DCIS mobile school app that will allow you to directly access from your mobile device (handphone, iPad, tablet) numerous informational services, from the lunch menus to ECAs, from contact numbers to social media. The app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play. (Click to read more)
- DCIS International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Scholarship
DCIS has been approved* for the IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) and is now authorised as an IB World School. We are pleased to announce that we will be offering partial scholarships for qualified students for this prestigious programme that provides excellent preparation for university education and employment. (Click to read more)
NAE News
Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard
The Juilliard School, a world leader in performing arts education, and Nord Anglia Education are pleased to announce that applications are open for Summer Performing Arts with Juilliard – our summer programme from 8 – 21 July 2017 for students aged 10 – 18 years old. In addition there is a significant 15% discount from the standard price for all DCIS students.
Click here for more information on this exciting programme.
Global Campus: The week ahead (w/c 13th March)
UPCOMING DATES AND DEADLINE
- 20th - 24th March – DCIS Food Drive week for the Global Challenge
- 31st March – DCIS deadline for Visual Arts Competition
GLOBAL CHALLENGE - This year, our collaborator, UNICEF, has challenged our students to tackle two of the United Nation’s Global Goals for sustainable development. DCIS will be taking part in two events in response to this challenge and here is how everyone can get involved..!
From 20th – 24th March DCIS will be hosting their first ever food drive, working with FoodBank SG, a local charity which collects donated food from businesses and individuals to distribute to local food kitchens, other charities and community service projects within Singapore. Each morning, on the front steps from 8.15-8.30am, you can take part by donating any spare unopened non-perishable food you have at home – canned goods, rice, oil, noodles, biscuits, and so on. By taking part you will be positively contributing towards Goal 2 of the United Nations Global Goals – ‘Zero hunger’. Student volunteers from the Secondary School will be waiting to receive your goods and pack them ready for collection on Friday.
As well as the food drive, a smaller group of Secondary students will be going to volunteer on a Sunday morning at a local Soup Kitchen, run by Willing Hearts. They will be involved in the preparation, cooking and distribution of food to those in need in Singapore. By doing this, they will be positively contributing towards both Goal 2 and Goal 3 – ‘Good Health and Wellbeing’.
UN GLOBAL GOALS SUMMIT 2017 – Congratulations to Indira and Sameeksha for being chosen as our ambassadors to the NAE UN visit in New York in July. They will join 18 other students and 3 Nord Anglia staff at the High Level Meeting on the Global Goals. Thank you to all those who took the time to create and submit their application videos.
GLOBAL LIBRARY - Congratulations to everyone who has taken part in the Chinese New Year Global Library competition! View a video announcement of the winners and runner ups on the Global Campus Online
VISUAL ARTS - The deadline for the Visual Arts competition is March 31st and details have been shared across the school about how to take part. Please hand your entries to your class teacher in Primary, or Ms. K in Secondary.
Have a great week all. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries you may have, and keep in contact! We love to see and hear what you have been up to with the Global Campus.
Many thanks,
The Global Campus Team
Lunch Service
Back by popular demand, our school catering company Chartwells are extending a complimentary food credit, worth $20.00, with every $200.00 that you topped up into your MY SCHOOL ACCOUNT. Don’t miss out this opportunity to take advantage of this generous offer from Chartwells. (Click here for more information).
Gentle reminder of the move to a biometrics food ordering process for Year 3 and above. The introductory letter and biometrics permission form can be found on our Parent Essentials website in the 'School Lunches' webpage.
Please click here to see the March menus:
Sports Fixtures This Week
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Mon 13th Mar
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U14 Girls Basketball Div 3 V Nexus
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4.30PM
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NEXUS
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Tues 14th Mar
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U8 Boys Football Division 2
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4.30PM
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GESS
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Tues 14th Mar
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U14 Boys Basketball Div 3 V CHIS
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4.30PM
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CHIS
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Tues 14th Mar
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U12 Boys + Girls Football Friendly
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4.30PM
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UWCD
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Wed 15th Mar
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U14 Boys Basketball Div 3 V CIS LKS
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4.30PM
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CIS LKS
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Wed 15th Mar
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U11 U11 Indoor Cricket V AIS
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4.30PM
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TTS
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Thurs 16th Mar
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U11 Boys Rugby Friendlies
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4.30PM
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TURF CITY
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Thurs 16th Mar
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U11 Netball Friendlies Team 1
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4.30PM
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DCSG
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Thurs 16th Mar
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U11 Netball Friendlies Team 2
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4.30PM
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TTS
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Thurs 16th Mar
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U8 Girls Football Division 2
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4.30PM
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DCSG
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We would also like to communicate the dates for March's Sports Week:
Monday 27th March – 9AM – 11AM (Nursery +Reception) 12.30- 2.30pm (Year 1)
Tuesday 28th March – 9AM – 11AM (Year 2) 12.30-2.30PM (Year 3)
Wednesday 29th March – 9AM – 11AM (Year 4) 12.30 – 2.30PM (YR 5+6)
Thursday 30th March - Secondary Sports day (9AM -10.40 SESSION 1)
(11.00-12.40 SESSION 2) (1.20 – 2.50 SESSION 3)
Friday 31st March - Reserve day
I look forward to seeing families at the DCIS Celebration of the Arts and wish the students involved the very best in their performances.
Best regards,
Mr Christopher Short
Principal
https://twitter.com/dcisprincipal
March Calendar of Events
Please note that further details on sporting events and any updates are also made on the DCIS Website Calendar with weekly events highlighted on the DCIS Website Homepage and the weekly news on our News and Insights webpage.
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Tuesday, 21st March
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World Down Syndrome Day
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Wednesday, 22nd March, 8.30 – 9.30am in Cooper Hall
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Parent Workshop: Family Health
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Monday, 27th March – Friday, 31st March
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Official School Photos Week
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Monday, 27th March – Friday 31st March
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DCIS Sports Week/Family Health Week
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Tuesday, 28th March
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Term 2 ECAs Finish
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Friday, 31st March in Cooper Hall
Lower Primary, 9.00am – 9.30am
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*Primary School Assembly
Lower Primary (Class 1GD and 1SS)
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Friday, 31st March, 7.00pm - 9.00pm in Cooper Hall
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DCA Secondary School Social Event
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Friday, 31st March
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Term 3 Extra-Curricular Activities Options Published Online
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