The beautiful 12th century building we use as our chapel was originally the guest house of the Priory of St Martin and was consecrated as the school chapel when Dover College was founded in 1871.
The chapel is both physically and spiritually at the heart of the college and any member of the school - pupil, teacher or support staff, is welcome to spend time in this quiet space.
The building is open during normal school hours and music and candles make it a place of reflection and peace.
The chaplain is always available to chat over any worries or problems that a pupil or member of staff may wish to share.
Dover College has a Christian foundation but pupils of all faiths are welcomed, as are those who profess no faith. Being together in Chapel encourages our sense of community and gives us a chance to reflect both on our own lives and those of our friends and families and the world.
All pupils attend short services regularly through the week. There are services on Tuesday and Thursday mornings when pupils and members of Common Room often address the whole school. On Friday afternoons the school also comes together for a short evening service modelled on the office of evensong. At this service the choir sings an anthem before the school breaks up for the day.
The Infant and Junior Department have their own chapel services on Wednesday and Friday mornings when the chaplain or members of the department lead the time spent together.
The whole school attends a Sunday morning service at the beginning of each term and other special services are held throughout the term to which everyone is invited.
Remembrance Day and Prize Day find the chapel full to overflowing and at the end of the Michaelmas Term the whole school with family and friends fills the parish church of St Mary’s in Dover for the traditional service of nine lessons and carols.
Each year pupils are prepared for Baptism and Confirmation into the Church of England. The Confirmation Service usually takes place early in the summer term, when a visiting bishop confirms candidates.
