The River Thames outside DLD College London

Category: Principal’s Blog

From the Principal #112

30th April 21

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

23rd April 21

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

16th April 21

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

26th March 21

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

19th March 21

‘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

12th March 21

“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

5th March 21

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

26th February 21

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…

From the Principal #104

12th February 21

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” These powerful words by the great Nelson Mandela set the idea that you can alter society…

From the Principal #103

5th February 21

“In a world where you can be anything, be kind” At a time when the world is experiencing uncertainty and change, there can be few things as constant as kindness….