Dear DCIS Parents,
We have had three groups of students out last week on a wide variety of trips and expeditions. Year 6 returned from Udon Thani in Thailand on Friday with a host of exciting stories and experiences to share. Our Global Expedition Team in Tanzania returns today and we look forward to hearing how they enjoyed their service learning and safari. Mr. Jury and Mrs. Harris took a group of Secondary students to the FOBISIA Maths competition over the weekend in KL. The team did very well in their inaugural participation.
I very much enjoyed my day as a Primary student on Wednesday. The ability to see the bus service first hand and participate in 12 different lessons made for a lovely day. I even moved up the beehive and received a good report from the Nursery team. I have to say I had an early night that night!
Thursday was World Down Syndrome Day and it was a very colourful sight to see so many students and staff rocking their socks around the school.
This week is STEAM challenge week and we look forward to seeing the creative solutions our teams come up with. The theme of the week is Super Natural and our children in Primary and the Year 7 students will explore how animals can inspire the design of an invention or solve an existing problem. It is also the Year 4 swimming galas this week and we look forward to welcoming parents onto the campus to support their children. Please remember to wear your parent ID badge or collect a visitors pass from reception. There are signs to remind you and we have asked all staff to be extra diligent in reminding all adults on campus to expose their badges.
On Tuesday we are running a Parent Workshop on practical strategies for Pathways 3 and 4. Our Inclusion Team will be covering topics including: managing anxiety, focus and attention, vocabulary skills and how to support reading.
On Wednesday we have our annual Proms concert. This is an excellent opportunity for our large number of musicians to showcase their talents.
On Saturday night the DCA are running their annual Family Movie Night, screening Ralph Breaks the Internet. I look forward to seeing many of you at this event, it is a lovely way for families to get together at the end of Term 2.
I hope you have a great week.
Mr. Christopher Short
Principal
Calendar Events
Here is a list of the main events happening this week (do check our website calendar or the parent portal calendar for updated events over the year)
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Monday 25th March
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STEAM Challenge Week commences
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Tuesday 26th March
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8.45
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9.30
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Parent workshop - Practical Strategies
for Pathways, Juilliard Music Room
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Tuesday 26th March
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DCIS Proms Rehearsal
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Wednesday 27th March
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18:00
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21:00
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DCIS Proms
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Thursday 28th March
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Swimming Galas, Year 4
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Friday 29th March
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Swimming Galas, Year 4 (Reserve Day)
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Friday 29th March
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Term 2 ECAs End
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Friday 29th March
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13:35
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13:55
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Primary Assemblies 6SB/6CP,
Cooper Hall
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Saturday 30th March
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DCA Movie Night
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Sport Fixtures, Events and ECAs
Our DCIS students are competing in the following fixtures. Good luck to all!
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Monday 25th March
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16:30
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Under 12 Girls Football vs NPIS, at DCIS.
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Tuesday 26th March
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15:30
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Under 14 Girls Basketball vs UWCD at UWCD.
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Tuesday 26th March
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16:00
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Under 16 Netball at DCIS.
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Tuesday 26th March
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16:30
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Under 8 Boys Football at GEMS.
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Tuesday 26th March
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16:00
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Under 14 Boys Basketball vs AIS at AIS.
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Tuesday 26th March
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16:30
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Under 11 Girls Touch Rugby, at UWCE.
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Thursday 28th March
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16:30
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Under 12 Boys Football DCIS B Team vs AIS at Premier Pitch.
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Morning Sports Clubs
The morning running club takes place on Thursdays. Meet at the field at 7.40am.
Communication Reminder
We try to capture key information in this week ahead. We are increasingly using the Parent Portal for updates and to upload relevant documents. Please note that the end of term reports will only be available on the parent portal and will not be emailed to you. For any questions regarding the parent portal, please email parentportal@dovercourt.edu.sg. Many articles are also published regularly and available to read on our School New and Events web page. Further details on weekly events and student achievements are also highlighted on the website homepage and on Facebook. For any communications related issues, please email us at communications@dovercourt.edu.sg.
School news, blog and Facebook highlights from last week include (click to connect):
Student for a Day with Mr. Short
World Down Syndrome Day
Fantastic Results by the Dover Court Fins
Dover Court Students visit DigiGirlz 2019
Science Week at DCIS
Upper Primary Assembly: A Sky Full of Stars by 3JH, 3KN and 3LT
Dover Court Staff Take Part in Super League Triathlon
In tune with success
The Core of Education’s Future
Secondary School Updates
News and events in Secondary School are highlighted in the weekly Secondary School Spotlight.
Lunch Service: Victus Catering
You can access the Campus Online page at this link.
Victus Catering Menu February - April 2019
For more information, please contact Victus Catering via email at: catering@dovercourt.edu.sg
www.victuscatering.asia
DCIS April Calendar Events:
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Monday 1st April
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ECA Registration Opens
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Monday 1st April
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Parents' Support Network, Café
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Monday 1st April
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15:00
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18:00
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GCSE Drama Practical Exam
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Tuesday 2nd April
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Autism Awareness Days
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Tuesday 2nd April
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Reports Published
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Tuesday 2nd April
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18:00
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19:30
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Sing! It's Spring! DCIS Choir and Singing Voices Concert, Cooper Hall
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Thursday 4th April
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10:00
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12:00
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iGCSE Mandarin Oral exam
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Friday 5th April
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Non Uniform Day
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Friday 5th April
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Easter Bonnets (EYFS/KS1)
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Friday 5th April
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Newsletter to parents
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Friday 5th April
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09:00
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11:00
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iGCSE French oral examination
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Friday 5th April
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13:00
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13:20
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Primary Assemblies NFD/NSU,
Cooper Hall
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Friday 5th April
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13:35
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13:55
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Primary Assemblies 4CT/4JMG/4JMK,
Cooper Hall
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Friday 5th April
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Last day of Term 2
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