We recognise FDC brings so many benefits to the DC Community in addition to financial assistance.  Chief amongst them would be the significant work they do, in their own time, to bring the community together and indeed I write this on the very day a number of FDC volunteers have been in selling cakes, some of whom actually remained in school and ‘on task’ for the whole day.

I take this opportunity in particular though to formally highlight the financial assistance they have enabled; a 58,000 QR total donation.

In March 2024:

• FDC donated over 10,000 QR for our very special Community Iftar which was broadly a third of the total cost. We wished to provide a suitable setting and the rented chairs and tables helped make the occasion special but these came at a premium.

And we’re just placing orders for the following - 100% funded by FDC:

For Primary

• • Gross motor apparatus costing 13,000 QR - for the whole of EYFS to benefit from a large moveable climbing apparatus all year round.

  • Carpet costing up to 10,000 QR - to provide wall-to-wall carpeting for the KS1 Library to match that currently in the KS2 library.

For Secondary

• • BBC Microbit v2 Class Pack costing 11,000 QR - to provide significant enhancements to all KS3 students in CS and broader STEM subjects through provision of practical and fun experiences.

  • Sphero BOLT Power Pack and Code Mat costing 14,000 QR - providing the ability for pupils to code robots so they can learn coding in an interactive and hands-on manner.

Thanks of course goes to you all.  The funds FDC kindly donates are from the contributions you all make.  Watch this space for more ambitious projects to follow…

David Lish
Chief Operating Officer

To participate in the Great Eco Bake Off, kindly submit your recipe via the Google Form provided by Tuesday 30th April. 

This bake-off is open to parents, students and staff, therefore prepare to bake something amazing! The only restrictions for the bake-off are that there is no meat in your recipes, these must be either vegan or vegetarian, and your recipe should not include nuts, as we are a nut-free school and you can only enter the competition once. If you or your child/children would like to participate, you can upload your recipe information on the link below: Recipe Upload Link

Further details about the event location and other important information will be shared once recipes have been submitted. We look forward to tasting your amazing dishes!

Your involvement and support in Meatless May are invaluable as we strive towards a more sustainable future. Thank you for being a part of our College's environmental initiatives.

If you have any questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you for your continued support.

The Eco Committee

Great news for our families at Doha College!

We can confirm that on Friday 3rd, and Saturday 4th of May, we will be hosting a family portrait session at Doha College with Pret-A-Portrait. 

Friday 3rd May: 2.00 pm -7.00 pm

Satruday 4th May: 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

This will give you an opportunity to take photographs as a family, including sibling photographs, and to retake individual school uniform portraits.

Please use this link to confirm your place. Register here

Carys Kelly
Head of Communications

The relevant details are set out below:

Acting Head of Early Years (FS1/FS2): Claire Rattray        (crattray@dohacollege.com)

Assistant Head Years 1 and 2:     Shainaz Dalvi        (sdalvi@dohacollege.com)

Assistant Head Years 3 and 4:     Scott McDiarmid    (smcdiarmid@dohacollege.com)

Assistant Head Years 5 and 6:     Lisa Finighan         (lfinighan@dohacollege.com) 

Deputy Head Pastoral:     Danielle Price         (dprice@dohacollege.com) 

Important information regarding class reassignment across the Primary School

As per previous years, all Primary classes will be re-grouped for the start of the next academic year, and the process of forming new class groups will take place this term. We believe strongly in the benefits of grouping children alongside others with whom they have positive working relationships, and providing all children with the opportunity to expand their friendship group across the year group. This is in line with common best practice of high achieving international schools worldwide. Our staff work carefully to ensure that new classes are formed which will maximise the learning outcomes for each student and to ensure a dynamic and inclusive learning environment for all. All children will also have the opportunity across this term to participate in bespoke classroom sessions in preparation for this change, as well as our annual Move Up Day. 

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the class reassignment process, we encourage you to contact your child’s Assistant Headteacher or Acting Head of Early Years in the first instance. They will be more than happy to meet with you and discuss the process in more detail. Please note that unknown concerns that are raised with the school after the class lists have been finalised will not be able to be taken into consideration.

Our class reassignment policy is also linked here for your information. 

We look forward to all the exciting events and opportunities planned for the children across this term. If a concern arises at any point, please do not hesitate to be in touch and we will work with you to implement the appropriate support for you and/or your child.

Mrs Danielle Price

Primary Deputy Head - Pastoral 

Today marked the end of an era for the class of 2024 as they embark on their next chapters. We wish them the very best of luck in their upcoming examinations and we look forward to them receiving the results that they deserve. 

Dream big Class of 2024. You will be sorely missed!

The 6th Form Team 

As the academic year draws to a close, we are initiating the process of student textbook returns which is vital to ensure these resources are available for the upcoming school year.

Your child has received detailed instructions via email regarding how textbooks should be returned. Please note the following guidelines to assist us in keeping the process organised:

1. Location and Time for Returns: Textbooks can be dropped off at the secondary library or in the designated boxes located near the examination schedules by reception. The drop-off times are between 7:00 am and 2:00 pm.

2. Procedure: It is important that textbooks are not returned to class teachers, as this prevents effective tracking. Instead, please ensure that textbooks are returned at the end of each exam.

3. Accountability: Please be aware that any textbooks that are lost or not returned will result in a deduction from your school deposit. The final deadline for textbook return is  Sunday, 17th June 2024.

Should you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact me at rratnayake@dohacollege.com.

Thank you for your support.

Rukmali Ratnayake

Secondary Librarian

FDC Coffee morning

Lots of insightful conversations were brewing at FDC Coffee Morning this week!

Thank you to parents who have joined us for a morning filled with warmth, connections, and enriching discussions.

Hear from our chair of the FDC Committee, Dalia, about today’s event:

“A heartfelt thank you to Mrs Menton, our Head of Digital Learning, for delivering an enlightening talk on AI risks and benefits at school. It was truly enlightening to delve into how DC harnesses the power of AI in core subject revisions while remaining vigilant about potential risks. Understanding how to maximise its benefits while safeguarding against pitfalls is crucial in today’s digital age.”

Well done to the following students who were successful UN English quiz.

Leen  | Eshaal | Aayat

AI IN EDUCATION

Below we have included the slides for Mrs Menton's engaging presentations on AI in education. During this week's FDC Coffee Morning parents were taken through Doha College's innovative AI strategies, showcasing how AI is seamlessly integrated into our curriculum to prepare students for tomorrow's challenges. From personalised learning experiences to cutting-edge tools, Mrs. Menton highlighted how Doha College is at the forefront of leveraging AI to nurture the next generation of leaders. The presentation also educated parents about the associated risks and how we overcome them, ensuring that all students are using it ethically and appropriately. 

In addition, we have included Mrs Menton's previous presentation from the September FDC Coffee Morning which discussed Cyber Bullying and Challenges at digital age, and how the College addresses these challenges. The workshop provided parents with deeper understanding of challenges in the digital world and valuable insights about cyberbullying.