Week Beginning 3rd June

Dear DCIS Parents,

Just has I have become accustomed to writing May we have entered June and the final month of this academic year. Term 3 certainly is a short, but action packed one. 

Last Thursday we welcomed the second group of Year 3 students back from their first overnight trip. Though the teachers looked a bit tired getting off the bus, the children looked as if they’d grown an inch overnight. I especially enjoyed hearing about their breakfast with the orangutans, what an amazing experience!

Year 12 have also returned from their biology and ESS trip to Tioman. They learnt about both the intertidal coast and fresh water ecosystems and managed to see both black tipped reef sharks and a sea turtle during their snorkel trip. Once again I am proud (and slightly jealous!) of the opportunities given our students.

This morning the Parents’ Support Network had their last meeting of the academic year. I would like to thank those involved, I understand that this has become an important forum, not only for Dover Court parents, but also for the wider community. 

Wednesday 5^thJune is World Environment Day, the day is a UN initiative for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Dover Court will be celebrating DCIS Green Day tomorrow, Tuesday 4^thJune. The Primary Green Team and the Secondary Environmental Committee invite all students to come to school dressed in green and to donate $2. Half of the donations will go to Shark Guardian, a charity that works with marine life conservation, and the other half will go to the school garden that is being established by the Environmental Committee. 

We wish all Muslims in our community Selamat Hari Raya and Eid Mubarak for Wednesday’s public holiday. Our students in Year 1 and Year 4 shared their learning about this important Muslim celebration in their wonderful assemblies last Friday. 

On Thursday we will have our last House Day of this academic year and we ask all students to wear their House shirts, PE shorts and trainers. We have had a fantastic year of House events and I would like to thank Mr Liperis for his hard work organising these events. 

A few reminders for the last couple of a weeks:

-DCA Sports Day will take place on 15^thJune, between 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Do sign up, it is bound to be a fun day. The sign-up form can be found here: DCA Sports Day

-The tickets for Arabian Nights can now be bought from the School Reception, at $10 per ticket, with all money going to charity. There are two performances: 19^thand 20^thJune, 7:00pm. From what I’ve seen from the rehearsals, we’re in for a real treat!

-If you haven’t already, may I please ask you to complete the Student Contracts for the upcoming academic year. The contracts are a requirement from the Singaporean Committee for Private Education. Should you have any questions regarding the contracts, please email studentcontracts@dovercourt.edu.sg

-The DCA second hand uniform sale will take place on Thursday 27^thJune, between 3:00pm and 5:00pm, in Cooper Hall. DCA will collect any used uniforms in good condition during the last week of term. To volunteer for Sports Day or the Uniform Sale, or for any enquiries, please contact DCA directly: dovercourtassociation@gmail.com
 

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)

Morning Sports Clubs

The morning running club takes place on Thursdays. 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 the last two weeks include (click to connect):

Dover Court Reception Celebrates Vesak Day

Vesak Day Celebration at Dover Court's Upper Primary Assembly

Mission to Mars - Space Academy at Dover Court

Entry Point "Dover Court Airport"

NAE Expedition - Tanzania 2019

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 June Calendar Events: