Category: Principal’s Blog
From the Principal #114
As we edge closer to the half term break, I am struck by the efforts of students and staff alike as we work towards final assessments, as well as examinations for…
From the Principal #113
May and June are traditionally key months in the academic calendar and this year is no different. Getting back into the normal routine and being face to face, students have…
From the Principal #112
Over the past couple of weeks it certainly has felt that Spring has arrived in London and, with the students back in classes, it does feel that things are moving…
From the Principal #111
It is a privilege to be in my position as an educator, to watch the children in our care develop and grow into responsible young adults. And more importantly, be…
From the Principal #110
Welcome back to the start of the new summer term – a term traditionally when courses culminate in the taking of public exams, summer sports, art exhibitions, music concerts and…
From the Principal #109
A year ago this week, the Prime Minister made a televised address from Downing Street and gave the British people a very simple instruction – ‘stay at home’. It would…
From the Principal #108
‘Creating Unique Learning Opportunities’ is our vision at DLD and this week gives us a perfect example of what can be achieved when students are prepared to “go for it”….
From the Principal #107
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” This week started with the large-scale operation of getting all students and staff tested for Covid-19, ahead of…
From the Principal #106
This week has been full of preparations for the return to face-to-face lessons next Monday 8th March. Staff have been busy in the building, making the final adjustments for the…
From the Principal #105
Welcome back to the start of the second half of the spring term. I hope you enjoyed the half-term holiday and had some time to recharge your batteries after what…
