Posts by: Robert McAlpin

A View of The Close – 14th May

A View of The Close – 14th May

From The Headmasters Desk It has been another busy week at the College, as reflected in this four page edition. From Duke of Edinburgh expeditions to sports fixtures, the 10X Business Challenge to online debates, pupils across the school have been living out our Round Square values of adventure, democracy, environmentalism, internationalism, leadership and service. ...

A View of The Close – 7th May 2021

A View of The Close – 7th May 2021

From The Headmasters Desk Despite somewhat unpredictable weather, it has been wonderful to see competitive fixtures resume on The Close, at Maxton and away at other schools. Well done to all those who have participated, but particular congratulations to the Under 13 boys cricket team who decisively won their first fixture of the season against ...

A View of The Close – 30th April 2021

From The Headmasters Desk This week has seen the rollout of iPads to pupils begin, with Prep 5, Prep 6 and Fourth Form issued their new devices. These year groups were selected to “road test” them, in advance of the others coming on stream. Feedback from pupils and staff has been incredibly positive, and we ...

Dover College Memorabilia Appeal

Appeal For Dover College Memorabilia The College is pleased to announce that renovations of the Gate House, which is to become the Council Room, archive and office space for Old Dovorian relations, are well underway. It is hope that memorabilia, such as caps, boaters, books and other items spanning the history of the College, can ...