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Recognising Excellence: Doha College Secondary Awards Ceremony 2025
Recognising Excellence: Doha College Secondary Awards Ceremony 2025
Last week, Doha College Secondary proudly celebrated the exceptional achievements of our pupils at the annual Awards Ceremony, held at the prestigious St. Regis Doha.
Last week, Doha College Secondary proudly celebrated the exceptional achievements of our pupils at the annual Awards Ceremony, held at the prestigious St. Regis Doha.
It was an evening filled with pride and celebration as pupils from Year 7 to Year 13 were honoured for their academic excellence, personal growth, and contributions to school life. Loud applause and cheers filled the ballroom as each recipient took to the stage, marking a well-deserved moment of recognition for their dedication and accomplishments throughout the academic year.
This event not only highlighted the hard work and resilience of our pupils but also showcased the supportive spirit of our wider school community. Parents, teachers, and peers all joined in celebrating the outstanding efforts and successes of our students.
Congratulations to all of our award recipients – your achievements continue to inspire, and we look forward to seeing what you will accomplish next.
Celebrating the Class of 2025 – A Night to Remember
Celebrating the Class of 2025 – A Night to Remember
Last week, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our Year 13 pupils at a truly memorable Graduation Ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Doha. The day was filled with pride, joy, and heartfelt moments as we marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of many exciting journeys ahead for the Class of 2025.
Last week, we proudly celebrated the achievements of our Year 13 pupils at a truly memorable Graduation Ceremony held at the Grand Hyatt Doha. The day was filled with pride, joy, and heartfelt moments as we marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of many exciting journeys ahead for the Class of 2025.
Family, friends, and teachers joined our graduating pupils in a fitting tribute to their hard work, resilience, and growth over the years. The event reflected the spirit and community of Doha College – honouring tradition, excellence, and the bright futures our students are now stepping into.
We invite all parents and pupils to take a moment to view the graduation photos, which beautifully capture the spirit of the event.
Click here to view the images.
Keep an eye on our social media channels next week, where we’ll be sharing highlights and special memories from the celebration.
Congratulations once again to the Class of 2025 – your journey is just beginning, and we are excited to see where your talents and ambitions will take you next.
Challenge Accepted! The Junior Duke Award Arrives at DC
Challenge Accepted! The Junior Duke Award Arrives at DC
At Doha College, we are committed to nurturing independence, confidence, resilience, and self-motivation in our students.
At Doha College, we are committed to nurturing independence, confidence, resilience, and self-motivation in our students.
With this in mind, we are delighted to introduce the Junior Duke Award—a programme designed to help students develop a wide range of life skills and broaden their understanding of the world around them.
With this in mind, we are delighted to introduce the Junior Duke Award—a programme designed to help students develop a wide range of life skills and broaden their understanding of the world around them.
The Junior Duke Award is structured across ten progressive levels, each tailored to a specific year group. Through these levels, students will be encouraged to take on a variety of engaging challenges, from First Aid, ICT, and Eco Awareness to Drama, Music, Sport, and practical life skills such as cookery and basic repairs. By completing these challenges, students not only build confidence and resilience, but also learn the value of supporting those around them and making a difference beyond the classroom. We will introduce this to Years 7 and 8 from September.
The Junior Duke program serves as an ideal stepping stone to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, providing secondary pupils with the foundational skills and mindset needed for success in the full program. By introducing the programme in both primary and secondary, we ensure a smooth transition for Year 7 students, helping them feel confident and prepared as they move up through the school. This continuity supports students in developing resilience, independence, and a strong sense of community responsibility from an early age, making their journey through secondary education even more rewarding.
While some skills will be introduced at school, many of the challenges are designed to be completed with the support of family and friends outside the classroom. This approach not only reinforces learning but also encourages valuable family engagement.
Upon completion of each level, students will be awarded a certificate and badge in recognition of their hard work and perseverance within the academic year.
We look forward to giving you more information at the start of the next academic year.
Ondrea McSwiggan
Head of MFL Primary & Director of Co-Curricular Activities
English Enrichment Competition Winners
English Enrichment Competition Winners
Earlier this year, students were given the opportunity to take part in the Oxford Royale Essay Competition as an in-house Doha College competition. The level of writing from our applicants was excellent, so I would like to congratulate everyone who submitted an entry. Some exceptional writing though came from the eventual winners of the competition, and I would like to congratulate:
Earlier this year, students were given the opportunity to take part in the Oxford Royale Essay Competition as an in-house Doha College competition. The level of writing from our applicants was excellent, so I would like to congratulate everyone who submitted an entry. Some exceptional writing though came from the eventual winners of the competition, and I would like to congratulate:
Key Stage 3: Winston Tan 9YSV with his entry “How would society change if all jobs were automated?”
Key Stage 4: Aamna Ahmad 10YO with her entry “As NASA did with the Voyager Golden Record, if you were to send one film into space as a message to other civilisations to represent humanity, which film would you send, and why?”
Key Stage 5: Kamil Rasul 12YT with his entry “Is fighting climate change the responsibility of individuals, or should the focus be on government policies and corporate actions?”
Clare Fairley
Head of English
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