Head of Prep's Message

 

Dear DBS Prep Parents and Guardians,

Our final week of Term was a theatrical treat! Year 5 took us on a magical journey through Shakespeare's The Tempest as they retold the whole story through their own words and songs. It was absolutely stunning! Mr Eckersley crafted the performance beautifully, and the students delivered the tale with style, poise, and confidence. Last night, it was the turn of our Year 7 and 8 actors, who took to the stage alongside students from the Senior School in The Greek Olympiaganza. It was an entertaining collection of Greek myths and legends, delivered with superb comedy timing, which had the audience in stitches! Thank you to Mr Smith for his work in directing the play and to the huge crew who supported both productions. Well done to all of our performers across the two shows, and thank you for the entertainment and fun!

Today, we enjoyed the DBS Songkran festival. The celebrations were extra special as we welcomed the world-renowned Joe Louis Traditional Thai Puppet Theatre Company to perform for students, parents, and staff in the Araya Hall. We also embraced tradition with a beautiful water pouring ceremony, blessing of the eight buddhas, and some traditional Thai craft activities. The day ended with a Songkran Talent Show in a packed and rocking Araya Hall! Thank you to the Thai Department for organising such a wonderful day of celebration. Thank you also to everyone who joined us for this wonderful day, which was a special way to end a magnificent term at DBS together!

I wish you all a well-deserved, happy Songkran holiday and look forward to seeing you when we return to school on April 22nd.

My best wishes,
Mary Bridges