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Recently, our Year 12 students have returned from a fantastic week in Tioman, where they engaged in a science and experiential learning trip.

We recently came together to celebrate the graduation ceremony of the Class of 2025, marking a significant milestone for our students, bringing together families, teachers, and the entire school community.

This year has been fantastic for the DCIS Wolves in sports, filled with many achievements and exciting moments. We celebrated our talented athletes and hardworking coaches for their remarkable successes at the DCIS Wolves Sports Awards for 2024-2025.

After several weekends of pool training, our enthusiastic Dover Divers took their skills to the sea during an unforgettable residential trip to Rawa, Malaysia.

Our U11 FOBISIA Team has made us incredibly proud with their remarkable performance at the recent U11 FOBISIA Games 2025. They showcased their talent and brought home over 70 medals and six impressive trophies. Standing out among the competition, they were the only group to secure a trophy in every event, highlighting their dedication and teamwork throughout the games.

We are excited to share that two of our talented musicians, Shanaya in Year 5 and Hayden in Year 11, have made us incredibly proud at the Global Campus Virtual Young Musician of the Year 2025 competition. Out of over 3,200 students from 66 Nord Anglia Education schools, we proudly celebrate our global winner and runner-up.

At Dover Court International School, music is for all—whether you are a talented instrumentalist, an aspiring composer, or a student keen to explore something new. The music curriculum is designed to be inclusive and inspiring, offering students of all ages and abilities access to high-quality music-making through various opportunities. This spotlight on student musicians highlights the stories of Olympe, Max, and Seojung, who reflect on how their musical journeys have enriched their school experiences, fostered personal growth, and instilled lifelong skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

As educators, we are constantly striving to understand the evolving landscape of young people's lives—socially, emotionally, and digitally. The Netflix drama series ‘Adolescence’ offers a raw, compelling window into the real experiences, pressures, and complexities facing teenagers today, and it has exponentially increased media coverage around themes of misogyny, toxic influences and a mental health crisis among adolescent boys.

We have enjoyed an action-packed term in Secondary, welcoming in the Year of the Snake, with many highlights and an apology from the off that these words will never do full justice to all that has been achieved this term.

As we finish Term 2, I wish to acknowledge the astonishing range of activities that the Dover Court students have been involved in from January to March 2025. You will see in the pieces from David Buckley and Rachel Edwards that participation levels are extraordinary in everything from music and drama to competitions of all types, sports expeditions, and exhibitions.

When I wrote my first newsletter for Term 2 back in January, I expressed that whilst shorter in length than Term 1, I felt we would see great growth in our learners during Term 2. I can safely say that this has certainly been the case, with so many rich learning experiences leading to an increase in confidence and flourishing both within and beyond the classroom.

Dover Court International School has been awarded the Bronze Award in the Eco-Schools Awards 2024 from WWF Singapore. This remarkable achievement highlights the hard work and dedication of our Primary Planet Protectors—an enthusiastic group of Years 3 to 6 students—who are on a mission to make our school more eco-friendly.

A group of our Year 8 Drama students embarked on an enriching adventure to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, for the FOBISIA Junior Drama Festival. This vibrant event brought together young performers from across Southeast Asia, and we were thrilled to be part of it.

This year, our students had an incredible experience at the U13 FOBISIA Games 2025 held at Pattana Resort in Thailand! This tournament offered more than just competition; it was a wonderful opportunity for our students to shine, learn, and grow together.

Last week marked a wonderful milestone in our school calendar—the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Exhibition! Our Nursery and Reception students had the incredible opportunity to showcase their learning journeys and reflect on the experiences and concepts they explored throughout the year in a vibrant and engaging way.

In the first term of the 2024-2025 academic year, 38 Year 12 students completed a four-hour neurodiversity training course and became ambassadors for inclusion at Dover Court. We spoke with two of these ambassadors, Jocelyn and Juliet, to learn about their experiences and plans for creating a more inclusive school environment.

During Book Week 2025, the Dover Court community came together to celebrate the joy of reading through engaging activities and inspiring discussions.

On 1st March 2025, we hosted the third annual Charlotte Mackender Netball Tournament in memory of Charlotte Mackender. This event allows us to celebrate Charlotte's life through one of her passions, netball, while also raising funds for the Singapore Cancer Society.

Many parents often wonder, "At what age should I consider enrolling my child in an early years education programme?" While there isn't a definitive answer, research consistently shows a strong connection between positive early experiences and success in later stages of education.

A recent study shows that only 1 in 5 young people read daily for pleasure, making it more important than ever to encourage students to read for enjoyment. Our Deputy Head of English, Mrs Johnston, shares her tips on how to nurture a love for reading, why it’s crucial to let students choose their own books, and how even reluctant readers can find joy in books.