Dear DCIS Parents,
I would like to congratulate the Primary FOBISIA Team on their achievements at the FOBISIA Games in Phuket last week. We are very proud of our athletes, who all did their very best. We saw some fantastic individual results, as well as a 1st place in U11 Boys’ football and a 3rd place in the U10 Boys’ football. I would like to thank our Primary PE teachers for their hard work in the preparations for the games and the parents who travelled to Phuket to show their support.
Year 5 put on a lovely art exhibition last Friday, showcasing the work from their latest IPC topic: “They see the world like this”. During the exhibition the parents were also invited to participate in some art workshops, led by students. A fantastic chance for the students to share their learning with their parents, fellow students and our leadership team.
On Friday we celebrated Diversity day. Paralympic athlete Andy Barrow joined us for the day and led a range of PE sessions, with our youngest children and all the way up to the Year 10 PE GCSE students. These sessions were much appreciated by all. We were also able to share our thoughts on what Diversity is. The foyer, between the School Reception and the Library, was transformed into a Diversity space, filled with colourful notes. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the ideas shared by students and staff. I am once again amazed by how caring and insightful our students are and how we truly are a diverse community.
Last Thursday we celebrated our Year 11 students in a moving assembly. I would like to thank Ms McKernan for arranging this and the DCA and Mrs Forrester for their support in the celebrations. The Year 11s have now started their GCSE examinations, they have a few intense weeks ahead of them and we wish them all the best of luck. As Cooper Hall is being used as examination hall we would like to remind everyone on campus to be considerate and extra quiet when walking past.
The DCA Summer Social was held at the British Club on Saturday. It was a wonderful evening that started with welcome drinks at the Treetops Terrace, where we could enjoy the sunset over Singapore. A great time was had by all and I would like to thank the DCA for arranging this opportunity for parents and staff to dress up and socialise. A special thank you to Grace Bau for decorating the Elizabeth Suite Ballroom.
The Term 3 ECAs start today and we look forward to seeing students involved in a variety of exciting activities after school. Please note that there are no ECAs this Friday, 17th May.
Tomorrow we will be holding a parent workshop on useful strategies to support students with additional needs at home. Our inclusion team will be covering topics including; literacy and maths. Please note that the session will take place in the DCIS Café and not in the Music Room, as first stated, at 8.45am. We hope you are able to make it along.
I would also like to remind you that the school will be closed on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st May. I hope that you will enjoy the long weekend.
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 13th May
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Term 3 ECAs Commence
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Monday 13th May
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15:30
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17:30
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Pathways ILP Parent Meetings
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Tuesday 14th May
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08:45
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09:30
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Parent Workshop - Practical Strategies for Pathways
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Tuesday 14th May
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17:00
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19:00
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Pathways ILP Parent Meetings
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Tuesday 14th May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Tuesday 14th May
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iGCSE Exams
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Wednesday 15th May
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Year 4 Trip - Centre Stage School of Arts
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Wednesday 15th May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Wednesday 15th May
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iGCSE Exams
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Thursday 16th May
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Year 4 Trip - Centre Stage School of Arts
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Thursday 16th May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Thursday 16th May
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iGCSE Exams
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Friday 17th May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Friday 17th May
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iGCSE Exams
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Friday 17th May
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Newsletter to parents
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Monday 20th May
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Public Holiday - Vesak Day
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Monday 20th May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Monday 20th May
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iGCSE Exams
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Tuesday 21st May
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School Holiday
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Tuesday 21st May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Tuesday 21st May
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iGCSE Exams
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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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Saturday 18th May
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8:00
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Under 9, 10, 11 JS ACSIS Swim Meet at, UWC, Dover.
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Morning Sports Clubs
The morning running club will restarts on Thursday 23rd May. Meet at the field at 7.45am.
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. 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):
Global Citizenship Assembly by 7CM at Dover Court
Dover Court Year 2 Visits Snow City
Year 6 Learning Showcase at Dover Court
Dover Court Early Years Inaugural Art Exhibition
Rumble in the Singapore Jungle
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 April - June 2019
For more information, please contact Victus Catering via email at: catering@dovercourt.edu.sg
www.victuscatering.asia
DCIS May Calendar Events:
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Wednesday 22nd May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Wednesday 22nd May
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iGCSE Exams
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Thursday 23rd May
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Year 13 IB Exams
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Thursday 23rd May
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iGCSE Exams
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Thursday 23rd May
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Year 3 Residential Trip - Singapore Zoo Group 1
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Thursday 23rd May
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18:00
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21:00
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Year 13 Graduation and Celebration
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Friday 24th May
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House Day - Creative Arts
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Friday 24th May
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iGCSE Exams
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Friday 24th May
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Year 3 Residential Trip - Singapore Zoo Group 1
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Friday 24th May
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13:00
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13:20
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Primary Assembly RNS/RPW/RDP
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Friday 24th May
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13:35
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13:55
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Primary Assembly 4RG/4AV
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Monday 27th May
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Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences,
Cooper Hall
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Monday 27th May
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Year 1 Trip
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Monday 27th May
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Year 2 Trip - Centre Stage School of the Arts
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Monday 27th May
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Year 12 IB Biology and ESS Trip
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Tuesday 28th May
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Year 6 Transition Day
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Tuesday 28th May
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Secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences,
Cooper Hall
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Tuesday 28th May
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Year 1 Trip
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Tuesday 28th May
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Year 2 Trip - Centre Stage School of the Arts
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Tuesday 28th May
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Year 12 IB Biology and ESS Trip
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Wednesday 29th May
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Year 3 Residential Trip - Singapore Zoo Group 2
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Wednesday 29th May
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Year 1 Trip
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Wednesday 29th May
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Year 2 Trip - Centre Stage School of the Arts
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Wednesday 29th May
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Year 12 IB Biology and ESS Trip
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Thursday 30th May
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Year 3 Residential Trip - Singapore Zoo Group 2
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Thursday 30th May
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Year 1 Trip
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Thursday 30th May
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Year 12 IB Biology and ESS Trip
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Friday 31st May
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Swimming Gala EYFS
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Friday 31st May
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Year 12 IB Biology and ESS Trip
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Friday 31st May
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13:00
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13:20
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Primary Assembly 1AP/1AS/1AH
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Friday 31st May
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13:35
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13:55
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Primary Assembly 4CP/4EB/3/4PS
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