On the 7^th and 9^th December Highly Able students and students with a high Learning potential in Science went to the Christmas lectures at The Museum of Natural History Oxford. The Lectures were really interesting and covered topics such as the importance of Insects, maintaining biodiversity, volcanoes and investigating planets with invisible waves. Students also had some time to look at the amazing exhibits in the museum which also included an opportunity to handle some amazing insects.

Students’ comments included; “I didn’t realise that dinosaurs were that big!!”  “I didn’t know the way that bugs felt on your hand”

I am really proud of the way Dorcan students behaved and that each student took something away from the event that broadened their experience. All students said that it has increased their interest in a career in the Sciences.

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The Quantum Theatre’s performance of A Christmas Carol brought our GCSE text to life. From multi-rolling actors to 19^th Century London backdrops, the show had everything to offer to our year group. The use of comedy and verbatim theatre encapsulated us all, consequently allowing us to remember key quotes and scenes for our GCSE exam next summer. The performers created an atmosphere of awe where the audience were unable to avert their eyes from the stage.

The performance was thoroughly enjoyed and we can’t wait to have The Quantum Theatre back soon.

Gina Richards 11KB1

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We are delighted that one of our Year 10 students, Fujino Alexander has won the Silver medal in the Intermediate Novice category of the British figure skating championships. Congratulations Fujino, everyone at Dorcan is really proud of you.

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Jamil Qureshi, a former Dorcan student generously gave his time to come and speak at our GCSE presentation evening. Jamil is a psychologist and performance coach who has worked with top level sportsmen and women around the world. He had an important message for our students:  “Events + Reaction = Outcome”, explaining that how we deal with the inevitable negative things in life determines how successful we can be, and that in his experience those who succeed in life ‘react’ positively and take responsibility for the next step.

Thank you Jamil and we hope to see you again soon.

It was good to see so many Y11 2021 leavers and we want you to stay in touch and come back and see us to help inspire the next generation of Dorcan students. 

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