Dover Grammar School for Boys

A huge well done to Ted A., Kaemon G., Leon W., Nico S. and Davis Z. in Year 9, who recently attended three Mathematics
Masterclasses with the Royal Institution at the University of Kent!

They explored exciting maths beyond the classroom, including probability, fractals, topology and game theory, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.

We’re so proud of the way they represented the school and embraced this fantastic opportunity!

If you are considering entering your son for the Dover Boys Test this autumn we would like to invite you to a short but very important information event to be held at DGSB on Wednesday 24th June 2026 at 5 pm.

The event will be hosted by our Headteacher, Mr. Horstrup, Assistant Headteacher Mrs. Dutton and Assistant Headteacher Mr. Beaumont and will last approximately 45 minutes.

The event is designed to provide:
- Information on how to register for the Dover Boys Test
- General advice on what a grammar school education provides
- Advice and guidance on supporting boys in the run up to the test
- Information on what is covered in the test and how it is marked
- Guidance on the different types of appeals
- Key dates

Parents / carers who wish to attend this event must register their intention to do so by completing the short form found on the following web page:

https://www.dgsb.co.uk/605/key-information-1/key_information/1/admissions

The deadline for submissions is Friday 19th June at 12pm.

We will close registration early if the maximum number of attendees is reached.

Admissions - Key Information - Dover Grammar School for Boys Dover Grammar School for Boys is a selective grammar school based in Dover, Kent. It caters for boys aged 11-16 and both boys and girls in the sixth form aged 16-18.

We are proud hire our facilities to South East Gulls Disability FC, a valued local group that makes a difference to our community by supporting disability football.

If other organisations are interested in hiring our facilities, please visit our website for more information:

https://www.dgsb.co.uk/1585/facilities-and-lettings

We are proud to celebrate the excellent achievements of our students in this year’s UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge.

Our students earned an impressive total of 39 certificates, including 7 Gold, 14 Silver, and 18 Bronze awards. This is a fantastic accomplishment and reflects the hard work, enthusiasm, and problem-solving skills of all who took part. Congratulations to every participant on their success.

We are especially pleased to recognise five students who have been invited to take part in the prestigious follow-on competition: George F (Year 7), and Thomas H, Zac S, Finley P, and Ashley M (Year 8). This is a remarkable achievement, and we wish them the very best of luck in the next stage.

Well done to all involved!

Have you booked one of our remaining Year 6 masterclasses?

We have spaces at our Languages masterclass which promises to be very fun. The normal limit of two sessions per year per student doesn't apply for the rest of the academic year, so book your place now!

https://www.dgsb.co.uk/1574/dgsb-masterclasses

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dover Town Council for their very generous £500 funding to support our school garden. The funding has enabled us to purchase essential gardening tools, vegetable plants and compost, helping us to develop the space into a productive and welcoming environment for learning.

A growing club of enthusiastic students now helps to care for the garden, taking part in planting, watering and maintaining the raised beds. The project is already having a positive impact, giving pupils hands‑on experience and encouraging teamwork, responsibility and a love of the outdoors. We have a selection of vegetables and bee friendly flowers in our garden, including peas, broad beans, tomatoes, lavender and marigolds.

We are extremely grateful to Dover Town Council for making this possible.

DGSB Vacancy - Cleaner (Term Time)

An opportunity has arisen to join our successful, happy and forward-thinking school as a Cleaner in our Premises Department.
For more information, including how to apply, click the following link:

Vacancies - Dover Grammar School for Boys Dover Grammar School for Boys is a selective grammar school based in Dover, Kent. It caters for boys aged 11-16 and both boys and girls in the sixth form aged 16-18.

In KS3 Science club this week, students dissected Barn Owl pellets and identified that it had a diet of field voles and small birds.

Over three memorable days at the start of April, 26 Year 9 and 10 students enjoyed a history trip to Washington DC. The visit began on Capitol Hill, where we explored the heart of American democracy. Whilst here, a protest outside the Supreme Court was witnessed as Donald Trump became the first ever President to sit in on a hearing. This was followed by a true American cultural experience in the evening by attending an NBA fixture between the Washington Wizards and the Philadelphia 76ers.

On day two we saw the White House, visited several of Washington’s powerful memorials, including the Lincoln Memorial, the World War II Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. These sites encouraged reflection on sacrifice and freedom. A particularly moving experience was our visit to Arlington Cemetery, where students observed the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, whilst also observing moments of reflection at the grave of John F Kennedy and the Lockerbie bombing memorial.

On the final day of the trip students explored several museums, including exhibits on American history, science, politics and culture. These hands‑on experiences deepened understanding and inspired curiosity, making the trip an engaging and educational success for all involved. The students had a jam packed fascinating tour of the nation’s capitol, and will have made memories to last a lifetime.