Category: General Dover College
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE NO 160
Dear Parents and Guardians, I welcome you back to the College after a wonderful Christmas holidays at the start of what will be a very busy Lent Term. There is much sport, music and drama to look forward to, including the College’s annual Musical. We will keep you posted of how this goes! At the…
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE NO 159
Dear Parents and Guardians, The Carol service yesterday provided a wonderfully uplifting and festive finish to the Michaelmas Term. I was so impressed with the readers and the choir, which this year performed a mixture of traditional and modern carols that kept the congregation spellbound. The message of Christmas never ceases to be awe-inspiring to…
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE NO 158
Dear Parents and Guardians, I have been very touched by the kind messages that I’ve received after the Chairman of Governors’ letter informing parents of Jess’ and my move to King’s Worcester in September 2020. The decision to move was not an easy one, and I have loved my time at the College. However, it…
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE N0 157
Dear Parents and Guardians, Another wet but eventful week comes to a close with lots of highlights and the inevitable tensions of mock examinations now fully behind us for the Fifth and Sixth Form. We were very pleased as a community to welcome Mr Cox back into the fold after a lengthy absence due to…
DOVER COLLEGE HOST LONG STANDING DEAL & BETTESHANGER RUGBY FIXTURE
Dover College were honoured to host the long standing U13’s rugby fixture of Deal and Betteshanger against Canterbury. The teams were evenly matched throughout the game. Playing on a slightly smaller pitch pushed the boys further as the back row had less running space. This was definitely a forwards game and the boys kept pushing…
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE NO 156
Dear Parents and Guardians, There is lots to celebrate this week, but special mention must go to Emily Calder, our new College World Champion! The write-up of her experiences in Sardinia makes for a gripping reading, and needless to say, we are enormously proud of her and all that she has achieved. Tonight sees the…
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE No 155
Dear Parents and Guardians, Prep 5 gave a wonderful presentation on space and the solar system this morning in chapel – we witnessed some confident and accomplished performances from the boys and girls. Staff and parents alike were very proud of them. I am saddened to announce that Kitty Myers, who has been an excellent…
DOVER COLLEGE MARKS REMEMBRANCE DAY
The Dover College community, including parents, pupils, staff, Governors, Old Dovorians and local dignitaries came together for a moving service led by the Minister Deb Scoble on Remembrance Sunday. As the congregation approached the College memorial chapel they passed a thought provoking art installation created in collaboration with both Prep and Senior school pupils to…
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE No 154
Dear Parents and Guardians, Firstly, I would like to congratulate Allana Gambrell (P5), who received the first Bronze Star of the term during the Harvest Festival Service on the last day before half term. During the holidays, twenty-nine pupils attended the Basque Country Hockey and Football tour. They all played incredibly well and the Sporting…
A VIEW FROM THE CLOSE NO 153
Dear Parents and Guardians, As I type, the 4thand 5thYears are winding their way to the Basque country after an early start where they will be playing hockey and football. It should be a super experience for them and I am very grateful to the staff, led by Tom Butt. I enjoyed hosting the reunion…
