Our Admissions team is excited to share the Admissions schedule for our September 2025 intake.

 To view key dates and events, please see :  https://www.dohacollege.com/admissions/dates 

It has been an exciting week in the Primary school as we have welcomed our parents from FS2 to Year 6 into our classrooms. I hope you enjoyed seeing some of the amazing work the children have completed as well as the informal opportunity to meet with the class teachers.

This early opportunity to meet our teachers is so important in building a strong foundation of trust. As a school we highly value the strong and positive relationships that we build with our families. This will continue over the next two weeks as we invite you to meet our HOYs and AHTs for our curriculum presentations (please refer to the communication from Mr Cann in last week’s newsletter). 

These curriculum meetings are a fantastic opportunity to meet the team who will lead your child’s year group. It also allows you to find out more about the programme of study for the year group and any special events that have been planned. Please also use this opportunity to ask any questions you may have or to pass on any suggestions.

In our assembly this week, we focused on being kind. This built on last week’s assembly that focused on Excellence and bringing our school motto to life, 'Excellence for all, excellence from all'. In the assembly, we used the story of Captain Sir Tom Moore to inspire the children and to help them realise that small acts of kindness can have a ripple effect. No one in our community is too small to make a difference. In order to highlight this, we have challenged every student in Primary to perform a conscious, small act of kindness over the next two days. They will then record this, with their teachers, and we will bring the acts together to form a display. 

I hope that after a busy week in school, you enjoy a restful weekend. I look forward to meeting you at our curriculum meetings over the next two weeks. 

Derek Watson

Senior Vice Principal - Head of Primary 

Phone Pouch Launch on 22nd September

As we approach the last week before our phone pouch launch at Doha College Secondary School, we kindly remind all families to ensure that pouches are purchased or to let us know if your child will not be bringing a device to school. Pouches will be handed out to students on Sunday, 22nd September, during a special launch day assembly. We appreciate your support in making this important step towards a more focused and distraction-free learning environment.

Launch Day, Sunday, 22nd September 

On this special launch day, our students will attend a special year group assembly where they will receive their pouches. These pouches will securely lock their mobile phones and small smart devices such as watches during school hours, helping us ensure a focused and distraction-free learning environment. We kindly ask that you ensure the purchase of the pouch by this date or, alternatively, let us know if your child will not be bringing a mobile or smart device to school. The pouch costs 117 QAR and can be paid via SchoolsBuddy under "Outstanding Fees."

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Adjusting to the New Policy

In the lead-up to the implementation, any student found with a device on their person, including in their pockets, will be issued a consequence point on iSams. To help our students adjust to this new policy, from Sunday, 22nd September, any student not following the guidelines will have the device confiscated, receive an after-school detention and a responsible adult must collect the device in person from reception. Starting from Sunday, 3rd November, if students continue to struggle with meeting these expectations, an internal suspension will be issued.

As we’ve communicated before, the introduction of phone pouches is part of our shared commitment to providing a safe and distraction-free learning experience. This initiative is a significant step forward in ensuring that our students can fully focus on their studies, free from the distractions of mobile phones and smart devices.

If you need to communicate with your child urgently during school hours, please contact our Front Office, and we’ll make sure your message is relayed promptly.

For those who have chosen not to bring a mobile device to school, please complete the designated form HERE to confirm this choice.

Lastly, we’ve prepared a parent guide to the phone pouches, which you can access HERE.  These questions reflect feedback from our consultations with parents, students, and the Yondr team.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create an optimal and safe learning environment for our students.

Sarah Kiernan Webb

Secondary Deputy Head - Pastoral 

This approach combines traditional education principles with research-backed ways of increasing happiness and wellbeing, where shifting one’s perspective (mindset) can lead to improved well-being and quality of life. 

Three strands will lead our students to understand themselves and function better within our community and society. These strands are:

1.      Metacognition (Self-awareness, i.e., Who am I?)

2.      Safeguarding and Wellbeing (Social behaviour, i.e., My Place in Society)

3.      Training and Preparation (Future Forward Ready, i.e., My Future)

Has this piqued your interest? There will be a Zoom secondary evening orientation if you would like to know more about the programme. We will also be holding Positive Parenting training sessions this term and invite you to attend. Content will include child development and ‘Understanding the 4Cs’ (care, consistency, choices and consequences).

I wish a positive term and year for all in our community.

Dr Denise Mosher

Head of Psychology and PosEd, Secondary

FDC invites all parents to participate in the forthcoming FDC Elections  at our first General Meeting this year.

Being a part of FDC allows you to actively engage in enriching your child’s school experience and fostering a positive school environment. By Joining FDC Committee, you become a part of a committed community dedicated to supporting and nurturing school students, as well as setting a positive example for your child, instiling a value of giving back. 

Moreover, it provides you with an opportunity to see firsthand how your efforts positively impact the students' lives. Whether it's seeing the smiles on their faces at a school event you helped organise, or the improved resources made possible by your efforts, the rewards are immense and make all the hard work worthwhile. 

Nominate yourself as a Committee Member by Monday, 16th September to embark on this rewarding Journey. 

Learn more about FDC, and the roles descriptions, visit the link here. 

To submit your nomination, please contact us at fdc@dohacollege.com/ fdcchair@dohacollege.com.  

Dalia Lotfy 

FDC Chairperson

Why you should choose the DC Bus Service:

Enhanced Safety: Our newly upgraded buses are equipped with GPS and speed trackers for secure and timely travel.

Experienced Bus Monitors: Each bus has a monitor who has received comprehensive DC safeguarding training, ensuring a safe environment for students.

Convenience: Provides a structured and reliable transportation option, helping students arrive at school on time and ready to learn.

Reduced Traffic Congestion: By using the school bus, families can contribute to a smoother and less congested school drop-off and pick-up process.

Peace of Mind: Parents can trust that their children are travelling in a safe and monitored environment.