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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...
Our official launch assembly was held on the beautiful green field one glorious Friday morning in February... More...
It was as if 'Kool & the Gang' had DESS in mind as they penned the lyrics to their number one hit, 'Celebration'. More...
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...
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...
We had the opportunity to sit down with Claire and ask her about her time here at DESS. More...
It only feels like yesterday that I was frantically cramming for one of my final A Level exams outside the DESC Auditorium. More...
How things have changed since your graduation in 2013. More...
30 marathons in 30 days is pretty impressive. More...
Giselle is a successful author now with her Alfie & Oak book series and was thrilled to write about her time at DESS. More...
Our children had the opportunity to meet Claire, ask her questions, swim with her and hear her inspirational story. More...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
It all started with the red shoes. Royal red shoes with a jingly gold buckle. More...