NEWSLETTER SUMMER EDITION

7th July 2024

UNIFORM UPDATE

MOEHE CIRCULAR NUMBER 10, 2024

We appreciate your patience as we have worked through the MoEHE Circular that relates to uniform. Please find here more detail for the start of the new academic year on 1st September 2024. Should you have any questions, please raise them to frontofficecommunication@dohacollege.com in the first instance.

Primary Uniform Requirements

EYFS

For EYFS there is no change to current policy

Year 1 to Year 3

For Boys:

- Shirts with long or short sleeves
- Trousers or shorts below the knee

For Girls:

Shirts with long or short sleeves
Trousers or skirts that are not above the knees.

Year 4 to Year 6

For Boys:

Shirts with long or short sleeves
Trousers or shorts that are not to be above the knee

For Girls:

Shirts with long or short sleeves
Trousers, or skirts that are not above the knees and worn with navy leggings or tights.

Primary PE/ Games Kit Year 1 to Year 6

For boys:

Sport shirt with long or short sleeves
Sports trousers or shorts below the knee

For Girls:

Year 1 to Year 3:

- Sport shirt with long or short sleeves
- Sports trousers or shorts below the knee

Year 4 to Year 6:

- Sport shirt with long or short sleeves
- Sports trousers that are not leggings in style or shorts below the knee

Primary Swimwear Year 1 to Year 6

For boys:

Zaks will endeavour to have a plain navy offering but you may purchase your own should you wish to.

Tops can have long or short sleeves (D and E or F)
Shorts need to extend to the knees or below the knee (B)

For Girls:

Zaks will endeavour to have a plain navy option for girls also but the same principle applies that we will permit plain navy items bought that adhere to the policy. Points to note are:

Year 1 to Year 6:

- Tops can have long or short sleeves (A with E or F)
- Shorts can not be above the knees (B)
- A one-piece could be worn that matches the requirement above (i.e. length must be to the knee or longer) (D)

Secondary Uniform Requirements

Secondary Uniform Update Year 7 to Year 11

For Boys - there is no change other than for swimming, please see below the PE/Games and Swimwear requirements.

For Girls:

Top half:

- - - Either DC jumper worn or a lightweight plain navy cardigan or v neck jumper may be worn.
    - If a jumper or cardigan is not worn then a navy blue second skin is to be worn as per the image shown as there is a requirement for long sleeves.

Bottom half:

- - - If trousers are not worn then navy leggings or tights are required with a skirt which can not be above the knees as per the image shown.

6th Form Uniform Update

For boys - there is no change other than for swimming, please see below the PE/Games and Swimwear requirements.

For Girls -

Top half:

- - Either DC jumper worn or a lightweight plain black cardigan or v neck jumper.
  - If a jumper or cardigan is not worn then a white second skin is to be worn as per the image shown at the bottom of this page. Should there not be sufficient long sleeves tops in; Zaks have the ability to produce some of these and will make best efforts to do so.

Bottom half:

- - If DC trousers are not worn then black tights or leggings are required with a skirt which can not be above the knees. No tights or leggings are required for ankle length skirts. Please see the images above.

Secondary PE/ Games and Swimwear requirements

For Secondary boys, there is no change to PE/Games Uniform.

For Secondary Girls:

Top half:

Navy second skins worn with the top as per the image shown.

Bottom half:

Sports trousers that are not leggings in style.

Swimming requirements

For Secondary boys:

Zaks will endeavour to have a plain navy offering, but you may purchase your own should you wish to.

Top half

Must be long or short sleeves (D and E or F)

Bottom Half

Shorts can not be above the knees (B)

For Secondary girls:

Zaks will endeavour to have a plain navy option for girls also but the same principle applies that we will permit plain navy items bought that adhere to the policy. Points to note are:

Tops - can have long or short sleeves (A with E or F)
Shorts - can not be above the knees (B)
If a single piece of swimwear, then the above requirements must be met, so the length must be to the knee or longer (D)

The image below illustrates what we mean by "second skins," as per the Ministry directive.

KEY REMINDERS THIS SUMMER

TRANSITION TO GOOGLE WORKSPACE - EFFECTIVE AUGUST 20TH

Doha College will be transitioning to Google Workspace as of Tuesday 20th August. You will find more details here, including what you can do to help ensure a smooth transition for your child.

Transition to Google Workplace

AUTUMN TERM FEES

Uniform changes following Circular 10

Due Date: 29th, August 2024

Looking ahead, the fee for the Autumn term is due by the 29th of August. Planning for this will ensure a comfortable start to the year for your child. We understand how quickly time flies and wanted to ensure this date is on your radar. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out.

We’re here to help!

Elanie Fest

Director of Finance

YONDR POUCH IMPLEMENTATION - PARENTAL ACTION REQUIRED FOR PARENTS OF SECONDARY STUDENTS

Following our previous communication and in our commitment to providing a safe and distraction-free learning experience, we are pleased to confirm that Doha College Secondary School will implement Yondr pouches starting September 2024.

Yondr pouches are specially designed cases that securely lock mobile phones and small smart devices such as watches during school hours, ensuring students remain focused on their studies. Students will place their phones and/or smart devices in the pouches at the start of the school day, and the pouches will remain locked until the end of the day. This initiative helps eliminate distractions and enhances the learning environment.

To ensure a smooth transition, we will have a three-week countdown at the beginning of the new academic year to help students and staff adjust to the new system.

For any urgent or emergency communication during school hours, please call the Front Office. Our team will promptly relay messages to your child as needed.

The Yondr pouch will cost 117 QAR and can be paid for via SchoolsBuddy (under Outstanding Fees). If your child will not be bringing a mobile phone to school and therefore does not require a Yondr pouch, please complete the following form. We appreciate your prompt attention to this matter to ensure all students have their pouches ready for the start of the school year.

Finally, we have linked some FAQs regarding Yondr implementation HERE. These questions are based on our consultation with parents, students, and Yondr themselves.

Thank you for your continued support as we strive to create an optimal learning and, above all, a safe environment for our students.

SUMMER RECAP

SHARE YOUR SUMMER ADVERTURES!

Vivaan touring Sri Lanka

Vivaan is touring Sri Lanka with Stallions Cricket Academy.

They are playing cricket here with local Sri Lankan cricket teams on various grounds/ turfs.

Vivaan won the Man of the Match award in one of his matches. He played like a true DC sports player.

His twin sister Anaaya is cheering him on.

Vivaan Bhatia Y8YOT

Anaaya Bhatia Y8YVT

Sophie baking in Romania

Sophie's effort to bake cookies and fundraising with an NGO in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, for African kids in Kenya.

We will share images on Facebook throughout the summer.

With a long summer ahead, we would love for you to share your summer travels and experiences with us!

At Doha College, our summer tradition encourages you to capture and share your holiday moments using our Doha College postcards. As an eco-conscious school, we invite you to download our digital DC postcard here, display it on your device of choice, and share your images with us.

Email your special moments to marketingrequests@dohacollege.com with the subject - My Summer Adventure and include your location, who you are with and your activity.

We look forward to seeing and sharing your experiences with the DC community!

Have a great summer!

The Doha College Marketing Team

END OF YEAR REPORTS

Everyone should now have accessed the end-of-year reports. For anyone who hasn't yet, please find the attachments to see where you can access the reports for your child(ren).

The location of the GL assessment reports for students, (Year 2 to Year 9) can be found on the Parent Portal on the ‘documents and files’ page. You can also find a step by step guide on how to access the End of Year reports below.

Primary End of Year Reports

Guide to KS3 End of Year Reports

Guide to GL Assessment Reports

How to access End of Year Reports

SAFEGUARDING

As we approach the end of another year at Doha College, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and partnership in ensuring the safety of our students.

At Doha College, student safety remains our top priority, and we are dedicated to fostering a strong safeguarding culture. All of us need to embrace the belief that "it could happen here," highlighting our collective responsibility to protect every member of our community.

With the summer break approaching, we want to reassure you that our commitment to safeguarding remains steadfast, even during the holiday period. If you have any concerns regarding the safety and welfare of any Doha College student and require emergency support, please contact us at safeguarding@dohacollege.com. This email address will be actively monitored throughout the holidays.

Please use this contact information solely for urgent safeguarding issues requiring immediate attention. Your cooperation ensures that our resources are focused on promptly and efficiently addressing critical concerns.

Thank you for your continued support.

For an emergency safeguarding concern while in Qatar please see below:

Childline UK - 0800 1111,

Childline Europe - 116 111,

Childline USA - 1 800 932 0313,

Childline Australia - 1000 55 1800.

Uzma Zaffar

Vice Principal - Quality Assurance & Executive Designated Safeguarding Lead

SUMMER READING - REFLECT ON GREAT YEAR AT DOHA COLLEGE

We are excited to announce that after a one-year hiatus, the DC yearbook for both Primary and Secondary is back!

For those of you travelling, squeezing the hardback booklet into your case might not be practical, but fear not—we have made the digital version available for you to view and digest all summer long.

Primary Yearbook – [View here]
Secondary Yearbook – [View here]

Enjoy browsing through the wonderful memories and achievements of the past year!

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