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"A person is truly a human if he or she learns, & teaches, & inspires others. It is difficult to regard as truly human someone who is ignorant & has no desire to learn."

Fethullah Gulen
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nick clarkeKey Stage 3 Leader - Nick Clarke

Nick graduated from the University of Brighton in 2005 having studied a four year P.E teaching degree, gaining a BA (Hons) with Qualified Teacher Status. His first teaching post was at a Specialist Sports College in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, where he taught students aged 11 to 18 for three years. He was the Key Stage 3 Co-coordinator for Physical Education responsible for developing schemes of work and the assessment of pupils. Other duties included responsibility for school football and A2 coursework as well as contributing a lot of time to County and District Football. Nick is very passionate about P.E and has particular fondness for Football, Cricket, Health Related Fitness and Athletics. Away from teaching he can be usually be found playing and coaching football or visiting the gym.

 

 


emma pennock 2011Key Stage 4 Leader - Emma Pennock

Emma Pennock gained a BSc in Physical Education and Sports Science at Loughborough University in June 2004. Following the attainment of her degree Emma stayed at Loughborough University to complete the Post Graduate Certificate in Education specialising in the subject of Physical Education. On completion of this course in 2005 Emma was appointed as a Teacher of Physical Education at the Nottingham Bluecoat School and Technology College. Emma worked for three years in this school gaining the faculty responsibility position of Leader of the KS5 curriculum and pastoral responsibilities as Head of House and Achievement Mentor. Emma left the school in July 2008 to take up a position as Teacher of Physical Education at the Dubai British School.



louise kellyHead of Sixth Form - Louise Kelly

Louise graduated from the University of Sheffield in 2003 with a BA Honours Degree in Modern History and trained as a teacher in her hometown of Liverpool. She then moved to London to pursue her teaching career. During her time in London Louise worked in a large, successful, state school teaching History. As well as her teaching duties Louise also took on a number of different roles within the school system such as Gifted and Talented Coordinator and Head of the PSHE and RE departments.

 


 

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Wed Feb 08
DBS Youth Club
Thu Feb 09 @01:00PM - 03:00PM
Zaks uniform sale
Fri Feb 10
Under 12's Rugby 10s tournament, Dubai College
Fri Feb 10 @10:00AM - 12:00PM
PFA Carboot Sale - DBS carpark
Mon Feb 13 @07:00PM -
The DBS Factor
Tue Feb 14
Under 14's Rugby tournament, Dubai College
Wed Feb 15
Year 3 Production
Sun Feb 19
Book Week
Mon Feb 20
Year 5 & 6 Netball vs Repton (away)
Mon Feb 20 @05:00PM - 07:00PM
Year 8 Parents Evening