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Reminder : School is closed on Sunday, 20th April - Key Dates
Reminder : School is closed on Sunday, 20th April - Key Dates
Dear Parents,
A reminder that the school will be closed on Sunday, 20th April. Please reference the key dates for April below, as we look forward to an exciting week ahead.
Safeguarding at Doha College -Understanding Cyber Slang
Safeguarding at Doha College -Understanding Cyber Slang
As parents, we often hear our children communicating online in ways that feel unfamiliar and, at times, concerning. Many parents share sentiments such as "It just makes me feel old—I don’t know what this means!"
In our roles, we recognise that keeping children safe involves understanding their world, including the language they use online. Often, terms that appear harmless at face value can carry hidden meanings or implications, posing risks that we should be aware of. It is essential for us to maintain a strong connection to our children's online interactions, enabling open, informed discussions about online safety, relationships, and digital behaviour.
To support us in achieving this, we have a valuable resource available: a clear and accessible guide to the most common cyber slang currently used by children. The guide provides explanations for frequently used terms such as "tea" (gossip), "cap" (lying or exaggerating), "rizz" (charisma), and other words or phrases that might be regularly used by children online and in everyday conversations.
By using this guide, we can increase our awareness and understanding of how children communicate today, allowing us to recognise potential issues more quickly and facilitate important conversations. It also provides an opportunity to bridge the generational gap, helping us stay informed about our child's experiences and relationships both online and offline.
We encourage you all to utilise this resource and remain actively engaged in your children's digital lives. If you have any questions or require further advice regarding online safety or digital safeguarding, please feel welcome to contact the safeguarding team.
Uzma Zaffar
Vice Principal - Compliance Safeguarding Staff
Term 3 CCA Update
Term 3 CCA Update
Please be reminded that our Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) will commence on Monday, 21st April.
For those interested, we still have spaces available in our paid CCAs. Below is a timetable of when these take place. These will remain open for the duration of the term. We encourage you to book your place soon to secure a spot, as spaces are filling up quickly. Please check SchoolsBuddy for pick up locations. We look forward to an engaging and enriching CCA season ahead.
Secondary Specific CCA Information
Please note that join requests for secondary students will close on Thursday, 24th April at 2.00 pm. Please encourage your child to check SchoolsBuddy regularly for availability, as the system is live.
Library Supervision will resume on Monday, 21st April for secondary students waiting after school for younger siblings who are participating in CCA's. Students should be reminded to sign in and sign out of the library, for safeguarding purposes.
If your son or daughter is taking part in a cooking CCA, please remind them to take their ingredients into school in the morning and they can leave these in the cooking room.
As normal school policy, mobile phones should be in Yondr pouches until 3.05 pm.
Ondrea McSwiggan
Head of MFL Primary & Director of Co-Curricular Activities
Join Our School Bus Community in Term 3
Join Our School Bus Community in Term 3
Over 200 students at Doha College already benefit from our reliable and convenient school bus service each day.
The service provides safety and convenience, helping families manage busy schedules with confidence. Each bus has both a professional driver and a dedicated monitor, fully trained in first aid and safeguarding by Doha College.
For your peace of mind, all buses are fitted with speedometers and GPS tracking to ensure a safe journey.
Plus, our buses also accommodate students participating in after-school CCAs, making the service even more flexible for your family’s needs.
Simplify your school runs in Term 3 by joining the growing number of families already using the service.
Family Photo Shoots with Pret-a-Portrait
Family Photo Shoots with Pret-a-Portrait
We are pleased to inform you that family photo shoots with Pret-a-Portrait will take place on Friday, 18th April and Saturday, 19th April. Full details, including how to register, can be found on the poster above.
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