Dover Court International School

Global recognition for our young musicians 🎶🌍

We’re incredibly proud of our talented young musicians who have been recognised in the Nord Anglia Education Virtual Young Musician of the Year Competition – with 3,700+students from 57 schools worldwide!

🏆 Winners
Shanaya (Year 6)
Yu-Tung (Year 7)
👏 Runners-up
Arthur (Year 8)
Zeeshan (Year 10)

💬 “I wanted to showcase my drumming skills, and wanted to represent my school in the global competition. I was happy that my efforts were rewarded.” – Shanaya
💬 “I wanted to challenge myself and share my love for music. I felt really excited and surprised to be recognised in such a global competition.” – Yu-Tung
💬 “Through music I can express my feelings better. I feel my hard work has paid off.” – Arthur
💬 “Being recognised as a runner-up feels amazing, and it has motivated me to keep improving.” – Zeeshan

Opportunities like this allow our students to showcase their talents globally, grow in confidence, and be inspired by a wider creative community.

We are incredibly proud of all our students who participated. Congratulations to each and every one of you! 🌟

Read more: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/dcis-singapore/news/2026/06/12/dover-court-students-global-music-competition

Recently, we hosted our Secondary School Prizegiving ceremony – a meaningful celebration of student achievement, growth and character across our community. It was a wonderful opportunity to come together and recognise the many ways our students shine, both inside and beyond the classroom.

As Rachel Edwards, Head of Secondary, shared:
“Our annual prizegiving event is mission and values driven. We celebrate students who have excelled and made progress in their learning, and who have excelled in Expressive Arts, Music, and Language Arts. All other nominations are from our staff community. Our awards mirror the diversity we celebrate and the characteristics we want our students to develop with us and beyond our school community into the future. On behalf of the Secondary School team, congratulations to all students who received awards this year.”

These awards reflect the spirit of Dover Court, recognising not only academic excellence, but also progress, creativity, collaboration and impact. Congratulations to all our award recipients:

Excellence: Haruto (Y7), Inaara (Y8), Aaditya (Y9), Nan Fang (Y10), Krithin (Y11), Michel (Y12), Lily (Y10)
Progress: Morgan (Y7), Antoine (Y8), Aaditya (Y9), Marco (Y10), Sacha (Y11), Jagriti (Y12), Truc (Y10)
Expressive Arts & Music – Passion: Krishay (Y10)
Expressive Arts & Music – Commitment: Shreya (Y11)
Expressive Arts & Music – Performance: Harper (Y11)
STEAM: Victoria (Y10), AnnaSophia (Y12)
Language Arts: Thomas (Y12), Kate (Y10)
Athlete of the Year: Will (Y8), Lanneke (Y8), Dan (Y9), Brooke (Y10), Oskar (Y13), Jocelyn (Y13)
Social Impact: Sahiba (Y10), Lily (Y12), Hayden (Y12)
Inclusion: Juliet (Y13), Jocelyn (Y13), Shi Xuan (Y12)
Trailblazer: Anwen (Y10), Mia (Y10), Steffi Wu (Y10), Isabelle (Y12), Kushagra (Y12)
Charlotte Mackender Award: Charlotte (Y11)

A huge congratulations to all! Your dedication, talent and character continue to inspire our community. 👏

🎶 A rhythm-filled day to remember! 🎶

We were delighted to welcome Ollie Tunmer, founding member of the internationally acclaimed STOMP!, for a brilliant day of body percussion workshops.

From Year 3 through to Year 10, including our entire Secondary Pathway 3 cohort, students explored the art of making music in the most creative way – using their own bodies! From hands and feet to chests and voices, every student discovered how rhythm can come to life anywhere, anytime.

The energy was incredible. Through fun, fast-paced and interactive sessions, students built confidence, sharpened coordination, and strengthened teamwork, resulting in lots of excitement, inspiration, and a deeper appreciation for the power of rhythm.

Experiences like this bring learning to life – and we can’t wait for the next one! 🎵✨

Celebrating a fantastic ACSIS Season 3 for the DCIS Wolves 🐺🏆

From U10 rugby champions to U19 netball gold medallists, our student-athletes demonstrated determination, teamwork and true Wolves spirit across football, rugby, basketball, badminton, swimming and netball.

While we are proud of the results, what stands out most is the growth shown throughout the season – resilience, commitment and pride in representing DCIS at every training session and match.

A huge congratulations to all players, and a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated coaches and supportive families who make these experiences possible.

👉 Read more about our ACSIS Season 3 highlights: https://www.nordangliaeducation.com/dcis-singapore/news/2026/06/09/dcis-wolves-sports-season-3-highlights-results-growth-and-team-spirit

MIT - Nord Anglia Collaboration Teacher Trip 2026 🌍🔬

We’re proud to be part of Nord Anglia Education’s global collaboration with MIT, which continues to inspire and strengthen our approach to STEAM learning.

This week, Becky Hunter, Assistant Head of Primary - EdTech and Assessment at Dover Court, is visiting MIT as part of a Nord Anglia professional development programme. ✈️ She is learning directly from leading academics, participating in specialist workshops, and collaborating with colleagues from Nord Anglia schools worldwide.

The visit focuses on deepening our MIT collaboration and creating even richer opportunities for our students to think creatively, solve problems, innovate, and apply their learning in meaningful ways. 💡

We look forward to welcoming Ms Hunter back and sharing her insights with our community.

Primary STEAM Days: Invent Together, Build for Wolfie! 🐺✨

What incredible days of creativity and teamwork across our Primary School! Students from Early Years to Year 6 came together for our STEAM Event, taking on the challenge: How can we help Wolfie feel welcome in our community?

Using recycled and everyday materials, students designed, built and tested a wide range of imaginative creations, from cosy homes to creative structures. It was fantastic to see such teamwork, resilience and problem-solving skills in action!

One of the best moments was watching students embrace the design process—testing ideas, making changes and improving their work. They also confidently shared their creations and celebrated each other during our showcase sessions. 👏

We are so proud of how our students demonstrated creativity, collaboration and our shared values of inclusion and belonging.

💙 A big thank you to our staff and families for supporting and supplying materials – your help made this day possible!

As we prepare to welcome a new cohort from Primary into Secondary in August 2026, our Year 6 students have been taking part in their Transition Days this week – an important and exciting step in their school journey.🌟

Through a range of engaging activities, including subject taster lessons and sessions on Secondary expectations, students gained valuable insight into Secondary School life while building confidence and independence.

We are incredibly proud of how positively and enthusiastically they embraced these experiences, demonstrating a strong readiness for the transition ahead.

A special thank you to our current Year 7 students, who served as outstanding ambassadors during the transition days. Having completed this journey themselves last year, they provided guidance and encouragement that made the experience meaningful and reassuring for our Year 6 students. 👏

Today, we look forward to our Parent Transition Workshop, where current Year 6 families will meet the Secondary team and discover how to support their children through this important milestone.

Together, these experiences are designed to ensure a smooth, confident move into Secondary School and to build a strong foundation for success.✨

We were delighted to welcome three teachers from the International School of Manila to Dover Court International School recently to learn more about our ASDAN provision.

During the visit, the group explored our range of ASDAN courses, including CoPE (Certificate of Personal Effectiveness), Towards Independence, and Short Courses. They also spent time viewing student portfolios and speaking directly with students about their learning experiences, achievements, and personal growth.

It was a fantastic opportunity to share best practices, celebrate our students’ hard work, and reflect on how ASDAN supports independence, confidence, and meaningful learning opportunities.

At Dover Court, we are proud to offer the UK-based ASDAN programmes – flexible, engaging routes that help students develop essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and self-management, all while building confidence and resilience.