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Treasured memories history book. Release date: March 2024. Reserve your copy today

Celebrating 60 amazing years - after a few last minute distribution challenges, our grand coffee table history book is now ready to go to print and wi… More...

DESS ball brought birthday celebrations to an end in style

Diamond Ball Marks Milestones and Memories More...

60th Anniversary assembly on the field

Our official launch assembly was held on the beautiful green field one glorious Friday morning in February... More...

DESS 60

It was as if 'Kool & the Gang' had DESS in mind as they penned the lyrics to their number one hit, 'Celebration'. More...

Suzie and her sons

Isn't it funny how one minute you can be discussing last Saturday's football game and the next you're talking about the favourite sports you played, b… More...

Princess Anne and Mrs McCarthy

Over the last number of months, our Alumni task force has been focused on reconnecting and connecting with many of those that have 'gone before'. More...

Clare then and now

We had the opportunity to sit down with Claire and ask her about her time here at DESS. More...

Mr Vizzard and Ameena

It only feels like yesterday that I was frantically cramming for one of my final A Level exams outside the DESC Auditorium. More...

Giselle and her new book outside DESS

Giselle is a successful author now with her Alfie & Oak book series and was thrilled to write about her time at DESS. More...

Clare Cashmore and her gold medal and new book

Our children had the opportunity to meet Claire, ask her questions, swim with her and hear her inspirational story. More...

Dr Hannah Al Ali

I am Dr Hannah Al Ali and I am the Dean of the School of Mathematics and Data Science at Emirates Aviation University. I recently completed my PhD in … More...

Christopher Bromham was a Maths teacher and Assistant Headteacher at DESC from 2007 to 2012. More...

Working together

Emma-Jane Weighell is the longest-serving member of staff at DESC. Starting at DESS in September 2001, five years before the existence of the DESC sit… More...

Gracie Eastwood at DESS

I began my journey at DESSC at just four years old, and it was during my first few years at the school that my profuse interest in writing began. More...

Tara as Alice

Tara Quborsi is a DESC Alumna (Class of 2020), who is studying Performing Arts at Royal Holloway. Tara embraced all aspects of Performing Arts during … More...

Grace with her bear

Saying goodbye to your school years is never an easy task. For some, it's liberating, whilst for others, it's an overwhelming period that solidifies t… More...

Giselle and her brother

It all started with the red shoes. Royal red shoes with a jingly gold buckle. More...

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