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Dover Grammar School for Boys is a happy and caring school where students and staff enjoy learning together. Whilst we are a traditional grammar school in many ways, we are also proud of our many new initiatives and our collaboration with local schools and organisations. We value and promote research based professional development which ensures our staff deliver the very best teaching and our students benefit from hiqh quality and engaging learning activities.

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@DGSBTweet - 14 Jan 2025

Yr12 Biology students dissected fish heads, learning about the specific gas exchange surfaces found in fish. They removed the gills and observed their structure under a microscope. This is an example of the varied practical's we complete within the A Level Biology course at DGSB. pic.twitter.com/6n2JbO5Kob

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@DGSBTweet - 28 Nov 2024

.....Dr Tim Lamont and Human Progress from Professor Lord Robert Winston. The students had a great day and found all the content fascinating. Another great reason to study Biology at DGSB 2/2 pic.twitter.com/rE5UpOZqGl

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@DGSBTweet - 28 Nov 2024

Year 12 Biology students attended Science Live! last week where they were treated some fascinating lectures. Topics included awe inspiring Forensic Anthropology from the world renowned Professor Dame Sue Black, emotive discussions around Hope for the Coral Reef from... 1/2

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@DGSBTweet - 16 Sep 2024

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@DGSBTweet - 17 Jul 2024

Students used an interrupted belt transect to ascertain the effect, if any, of a changing soil pH on the distribution of plant species, such as Marram grass and Sea kale. pic.twitter.com/sAhSB8sI8M

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@DGSBTweet - 17 Jul 2024

We've had another great day out with Year 12 Biology students from DGSB. A fieldwork visit to Sandwich Bay, saw students investigating succession in the sand dune ecosystem.

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@DGSBTweet - 19 Jun 2024

Alina - "It was lovely meeting Professor Sales and a wonderful experience to be able to participate in" David - "It was an honour to meet Professor Sales and to open up the museum to the public" Luke - "It was a phenomenal opportunity to help out at the Open day"

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@DGSBTweet - 19 Jun 2024

During May Half Term 4 of our Biology A Level Students volunteered at the Museum of Life Sciences, Kings College London. They made the Biology department very proud! Here's what they had to say:

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@DGSBTweet - 23 May 2024

Congratulations to the Year 7 and 8 students who participated in the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge at the end of April. They received 5 Gold, 13 Silver, and 16 Bronze certificates. A special mention to Oscar S. (Yr 8) for qualifying for the follow-on round, Junior Kangaroo! pic.twitter.com/U3k2vWCHZQ

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@DGSBTweet - 17 May 2024

🏃🏻 ATHLETICS RECORD BREAKERS Congratulations to the Junior Boys team on breaking the DGSB English Schools Cup record by 24pts with a team total of 431. An outstanding achievement so early in the season. 👏🏻🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/Fc70AlFeUe

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@DGSBTweet - 17 May 2024

🏃🏻 ATHLETICS Well done to the Inter Boys team on a great performance at the @SchoolAthletics Cup Rd 1 in Tonbridge today. 424pts was only 15 off of the school record. 👏🏻👏🏻🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/ryrm2ZSrBa

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@DGSBTweet - 14 May 2024

We are hosting our inaugural DGSB Futures Careers Fair on Friday 28th June. To register an interest for this event, complete this form: https://t.co/cPCHVXx7yc Please share the link with any individuals or companies that may be interested in being part of this event.

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@DGSBTweet - 13 May 2024

We are hosting our inaugural DGSB Futures Careers Fair on Friday 26th June. To register an interest for this event please complete this form:https://t.co/cPCHVXx7yc Please also share the link with any individuals or companies that may be interested in being part of this event.

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@DGSBTweet - 17 Apr 2024

🎿 SESTRIERE ’24 Excellent behaviour throughout, a credit to the school. 👏🏻 Thanks also to the DGSB Staff who made the trip possible. 👏🏻 🔴🔵🇮🇹🎿 pic.twitter.com/Kv4qGfTFr1

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@DGSBTweet - 17 Apr 2024

🎿 SESTRIERE ’24 Day 3 (Pt. I) pic.twitter.com/1jajNoF3qi

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@DGSBTweet - 17 Apr 2024

🎿 SESTRIERE ‘24 The DGSB ski trip is back safe and sound after a fantastic week in Italy. Videos and photos to follow. 🇮🇹🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/DC6Oevkuw4

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@DGSBTweet - 17 Apr 2024

🎿 SESTRIERE ‘24 Day 1 (Pt 2) pic.twitter.com/SbfOtptu5T

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@DGSBTweet - 17 Apr 2024

🎿 SESTRIERE ‘24 Day 1 pic.twitter.com/4HiE1C48xT

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@DGSBTweet - 15 Apr 2024

fossilised megalodon tooth, skulls of many animals and view different exhibits that are not usually open to the public. The students had a fantastic time and some are now considering volunteering in the museum during the summer break as they did not want to leave!

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@DGSBTweet - 28 Mar 2024

⚽️ KENT CUP CHAMPIONS! A fantastic performance in front of a partisan ‘home’ crowd. The Year 10s are crowned Kent Cup winners with a 3-1 win against St Paul’s Academy. Every single player gave their all as DGSB win it’s first Kent Cup since 2013. Scorer: Fielding (3) and MoM 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/caW4ZV3b7z

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@sportatdgsb - 17 Jan 2025

⚽️ NATIONAL CUP Well done to the Year 8A team who progressed to the last 16 of the English Schools Cup with 2-1 a.e.t win against Wilson’s School. Special mention to GK Carley who saved a top corner bound free kick at the final whistle. Scorers: Young, Stennett MoM: Cottrell 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 16 Jan 2025

⚽️ KENT CUP Well done to the Year 8A team who have progressed to the semi-final of the County Cup with a 2-0 win against Herne Bay High. Scorers: Birdsall and Young. MoM: Mckillop 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 15 Jan 2025

⚽️ KENT CUP Well done to the Year 11 team who have made it through to the semi-final of the County Cup after a hard fought 4-2 win against Hundred of Hoo. Scorers: Aston (2), Fielding (2). MoM: Pitchford 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 10 Jan 2025

🏃🏻 X COUNTRY Congratulations to H. Young (Year 8) and N. Paterson (Year 13) on finishing 3rd in their respective age groups, at the recent Kent County Cross Country Championships. 🥉🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/coVVaZ7arK

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@sportatdgsb - 9 Jan 2025

⚽️ KENT CUP Well done to the Year 7A team who have progressed to the semi-final of the County Cup with a 4-0 away win against @HGSSport. Scorers: King (2), Moore, Thomas. MoM: Laval-Chasterton 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 7 Jan 2025

⚽️ NATIONAL CUP Congratulations to the Year 11 team who have progressed to the last 32 of the English Schools Cup with a 5-1 home win against Kingsford School from Newham. Scorers: Fielding (2), Blanch, Onyejeli, Tullis, Potterton. MoM: Long 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 20 Dec 2024

🎅🏼⚽️🏉🏃🏻 Well done to everybody involved in a huge number of fixtures during Terms 1 and 2. As always a fantastic effort with some outstanding individual and team performances along the way. Have a restful break and see you in January. 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/v8ydaN4Arr

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@sportatdgsb - 13 Dec 2024

⚽️ COUNTY CUP Well done to the Year 8A team who have made it through to the Kent Cup QF after a 7-0 win against Canterbury Academy. Scorers: Birdsall (5), Stennett, Turner-Dauncey. Mom: Birdsall 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 12 Dec 2024

NATIONAL CUP The Year 8B team bow out of the English Schools Cup with a 4-0 defeat against Oakwood Park. A hardworking performance nevertheless. MoM: Howell 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 9 Dec 2024

⚽️ COUNTY CUP Well done to the Year 11 team who have progressed to the QF of the Kent Cup with a 4-2 win against Dane Court in tough conditions. Scorers: Blanch (2), Aston, Potterton. MoM: Aston 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 6 Dec 2024

⚽️ NATIONAL CUP Well done to the Year 11 team who have progressed to Rd 5 of the English Schools Cup after a 5-3 away win at Norton Knatchbull. Scorers: Fielding (2), Blanch, Tullis, Potterton. MoM: Potterton 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 4 Dec 2024

⚽️ KENT CUP Well done to the Year 8B team who beat Wye School 5-4 to progress to the semi-final of the County Cup. Scorers: Stoakes, Marshall, Muir, Lott, O.G. MoM: Lott 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 4 Dec 2024

⚽️ 1ST XI LEAGUE The 1st XI fight back from conceding two early goals to draw 2-2 against Oakwood Park. Scorers: Hickman, Mison. MoM: Smith 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 2 Dec 2024

⚽️ NATIONAL CUP Congratulations to the Year 8A team who have progressed to Rd 6 of the English Schools Cup with a 9-0 win against Hayes School. Scorers: Birdsall (4), Young (3), Mackenzie-Frazer, Stennett. MoM: Birdsall 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 29 Nov 2024

⚽️ KENT CUP The Year 7B team exit the County Cup at the QF stage with a loss on penalties, after a 2-2 draw against Simon Langton. Scorers: Saber, Thatcher. MoM: Saber 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 28 Nov 2024

⚽️ KENT CUP The Year 7A team progress to the quarter finals of the County Cup with a 6-2 home win against Herne Bay High. Scorers: Stennett (2), King, Mooore, Gurung, Duffy. MoM Gurung. 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 23 Nov 2024

⚽️ NATIONAL CUP The Year 7A team exit the main English Schools Cup after a narrow 2-1 defeat away at Oakwood Park. Scorer: Thomas MoM: Bryant 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 21 Nov 2024

⚽️ NATIONAL CUP Well done to the Year 11 team who have progressed through to Rd 4 of the English Schools Cup with a 3-1 win against Herne Bay High. Scorers: Potterton (2), Fielding. MoM: Potterton 🔴🔵

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@sportatdgsb - 21 Nov 2024

🏉 COUNTY CUP The Year 10 team exit the Kent Shield competition after a 40-24 loss at Bennett Memorial. Tries: Aston (2), Holder, Aldridge. Convs: Lynch (2) MoM: Ling 🔴🔵 pic.twitter.com/IxsFjWoAdG

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@sportatdgsb - 20 Nov 2024

⚽️ NATIONAL CUP Well done to the Year 8A team on progressing to Rd 5 of the English Schools Cup with a 6-0 win against Hundred of Hoo school. Scorers: Birdsall (2), Stennett, McKillop, Young, Groombridge. MoM: McKillop 🔴🔵

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Posted on: 13/12/2024

Success in Maths Challenge

A team of Year 12 students recently took part in the MEI Ritangle Maths competition https://mei.org.uk/ritangle-2024-champions/ K Wong, I Spendley and H Eaton-Brown formed a team for the competition and worked independ...

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Success in Maths Challenge

Success in Maths Challenge

Sixth Form STEM Trip

Sixth Form STEM Trip

Year 8 Christmas Trip to Lille

Year 8 Christmas Trip to Lille

Sixth Form Biologists Trip to Science Live!

Sixth Form Biologists Trip to Science Live!

Continued Success in the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge

Continued Success in the UKMT Junior Mathematical Challenge

Careers Fair at DGSB

Careers Fair at DGSB

Y10 Student's Karting Success

Y10 Student's Karting Success

Year 7 Students Make History

Year 7 Students Make History

Y12 Biologists Visit The Museum of Life Sciences

Y12 Biologists Visit The Museum of Life Sciences

Year 7 Plant Trees to see through to Fruition

Year 7 Plant Trees to see through to Fruition

National Attendance Award for DGSB

National Attendance Award for DGSB

A Level Biology Students attend lecture

A Level Biology Students attend lecture

Top Achievers to Cambridge

Top Achievers to Cambridge

Former DGSB Student Wins a National Film Award

Former DGSB Student Wins a National Film Award

UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge Success

UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge Success

STEM Workshop

STEM Workshop

Visit to Queens'College Cambridge

Visit to Queens'College Cambridge

Top Achievers Visit Oxford University

Top Achievers Visit Oxford University

Y12 Biology Lecture goes Swimmingly

Y12 Biology Lecture goes Swimmingly

DGSB Panto - Thank You

DGSB Panto - Thank You

Year 12 Mathematical Thinking Competition

Year 12 Mathematical Thinking Competition

Charity Bake Sale Success

Charity Bake Sale Success

DGSB 11+ Open Evening and Open Mornings - Registration Information

DGSB 11+ Open Evening and Open Mornings - Registration Information

Year 10 STEM Leaders

Year 10 STEM Leaders

Congratulations to the team from 9 Pharos who are the winners of the inaugural 'Fiat Lux Young Leade...

Congratulations to the team from 9 Pharos who are the winners of the inaugural 'Fiat Lux Young Leade...

Y13&#39;s Last Day in Lessons

Y13&#39;s Last Day in Lessons

DGSB Futures Week - the future is bright!

DGSB Futures Week - the future is bright!

Donate to the Dover Foodbank

Donate to the Dover Foodbank

Remembrance Services at DGSB

Remembrance Services at DGSB

Maths Success

Maths Success

Our New School Building

Our New School Building

Athletics Superstars

Athletics Superstars

UKMT JUNIOR MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE 2022

UKMT JUNIOR MATHEMATICS CHALLENGE 2022

DGSB Art at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

DGSB Art at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition

DGSB Flag Ceremony

DGSB Flag Ceremony

Music Competition Success

Music Competition Success

The UKMT Pink Kangaroo Challenge - April 2022 Update

The UKMT Pink Kangaroo Challenge - April 2022 Update

Young Carers Film Afternoon

Young Carers Film Afternoon

Success in the UKMT Intermediate Mathematical Challenge

Y13's Last Day in Lessons

Y13's Last Day in Lessons