Private Activities
DESS offers a wide range of privately run clubs. All of these clubs are fee paying. If you are interested in your child attending the clubs, please contact the provider directly. Contact details can be found under each club name below.
- Chess Club
- Dance Club
- Hamilton Aquatics
- The Gymnastics Academy
- Mockingbird Youth Theatre
- Music Lessons
- Playball
- Football
- Taekwondo
- Tennis Club
- Basketball
Chess Club
Mondays 2.15 to 3.15 pm May 9 to June 20, 2022 (7 classes) Fee: 350 qar/child for one class/week
Tuesdays 2.15 to 3.15 pm May 10 to June 21, 2022 (7 classes) Fee: 350 qar/child for one class/week
Venue: New Building A- Science Lab
Y1 to Y6 DESS students only
For further information and to book please contact: Adina Hamdouchi, Professional Chess Coach
Email: chesstrainingqatar@gmail.com , Tel: +974 7406 2387
Dance Club
Dance Club is run by the Sophie McDonald Dance Company (SMDC). The club offers classes in four different professional dance styles: Hip Hop, Cheerleading, Tap and Jazz. This term SMDC is offering classes in hip hop and musical theatre.
For further information and to book please contact:
Sophie McDonald, Tel: 5540 0419 Email: info@smdancecompany.com
Hamilton Aquatics
Hamilton Aquatics have been based at DESS for over seven years. The club provides the school with curriculum and after school swimming lessons. Hamilton Aquatics offer swimming lessons based on the 'Hammy's Learn to Swim' programme and Hamilton Squad Pathway at DESS. Offering classes for children aged 3 and above, classes are designed to teach swimming fundamentals as well as developing more capable swimmers for swimming squads.
Hamilton Aquatics run swimming classes in the DESS swimming pool each day from 2:15pm.
For further information, including timetables and costs, please contact:
Chris Jones +974 7013 5695
Email: chrisjones@hamiltonaquatics.qa
Website: https://www.hamiltonaquatics.
The Gymnastics Academy
Qatar's leading gymnastics club welcomes all ages and abilities to classes held at DESS. With superb facilities and an expert coaching team they are the place to be for gymnastics in Doha.
Gymnastics is held in the MPH at DESS daily except Wednesdays and Fridays.
For further information please visit our website: www.gymacademydoha.
Mockingbird Youth Theatre
Term 2 dates: 8th January - 16th April
For further information and to book please contact:
Jane Williams Email: mockingbirdYT@gmail.com
Music Lessons
Guitar Lessons: Guitar Lessons are available Sunday to Thursday online.
For further information and to book please contact:
Vladislav Marinov, Tel: +974 5513 4616 Email: guitarteachervlad@gmail.com
Piano Lessons: Lessons are available Sunday to Thursday and will be held in the EYFS music room.
For further information and to book please contact:
Svetlana Bogatyreva Email: svetlanabogatyreva@gmail.com
Playball
We are delighted to announce that we will be delivering ECA's back at Doha English Speaking School. (Every Monday - Week commencing the 13th February 2022).
DESS Schedule: Mondays
Location : Small Gym
Times and Programmes:
Watch Me Play - 14:15 to 14:55 - (Children aged 3 turning 4)
DINKIES - 15:05 to 15:45 - (Children aged 4 turning 5)
Preps - 15:55 to 16:35- ( Children aged 5 - 9 years old)
9 week course, 14th February - 11th April = 630 QR
Places are limited and we are currently working on a first come first served basis.
Enrolment for the new term (9 Weeks) is open now via www.playballkids.com
Please create a parent profile, log in, create a child profile and sign up your children.
For further information and to book please contact: The Playball Team
77943009 - Whatsapp
Football
After a successful first term with the DESS Community Evolution Sports is back and will be delivering our award-winning Soccer Schools again at DESS via the Evo Foundation.
The Evo Foundation is Evo's community outreach programme that's primary aim is to positively impact the lives of as many children as possible through sport. The Evo Foundation Soccer Schools sessions are mixed ability with the primary focus being on participation and enjoyment.
With our partnership continuing with DESS we are pleased to offer our Evo Foundation Soccer Schools to parents for 540QAR for a 9-week programme consisting of 1x session per week.
Please note that during the Evo Foundation Soccer School, the Evo kit is not provided as it is within our development and academy programmes.
Our registration and payment window are now open with sessions starting Monday 14th February 2022 and will consist of 9 weeks ending until Monday 11th April 2022.
DOHA ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (SCHEDULE)
Monday’s
14:15-15:15PM – Under 12’s
15:15-16:15PM – Under 8’s
15:15-16:15PM – Under 10’s
*Days/Times subject to change if DESS are allowed to deliver their own ECA’s.
To reserve your place, simply go to www.evosportsqatar.com and log into the members area of the website and select DESS 2021, Evo Foundation – Soccer School, and select your relevant age group for your child.
To view all the Evo Sports terms and conditions and policies via our website, please follow https://evosportsqatar.com/policy
Taekwondo
Taekwondo is a traditional Korean martial art that teaches more than just fighting skills. It is a sport that trains up one’s mind and body towards enhancing the spirit and life in general. The fact that it is an Olympic sport that boasts of over 50 million students and masters throughout 180 countries of the world is an indication of its global popularity. Students who practice Taekwondo are physically fitter, faster in their reflexes, stronger and more flexible. Mentally, Taekwondo builds concentration, self-discipline, self-esteem, character, and a sense of honour along with the five tenets of martial arts – courtesy, respect, integrity, perseverance and strength of spirit.
Taekwondo is held in the Small Gym on Thursdays from 1:15pm to 2:15pm.
For further information and to book please contact:
Mrs Shin Email: sjk6010@gmail.com
Tennis Club
Basketball
After a successful first term with the DESS Community Evolution Sports is back and will be delivering Our award-winning Basketball Schools again at DESS via the Evo Foundation.
The Evo Foundation is Evo's community outreach programme that's primary aim is to positively impact the lives of as many children as possible through sport. The Evo Foundation Basketball Schools sessions are mixed ability with the primary focus being on participation and enjoyment.
With our partnership continuing with DESS we are pleased to offer our Evo Foundation Basketball Schools to parents for 540QAR for a 9-week programme consisting of 1x session per week.
Please note that during the Evo Foundation Soccer School, the Evo kit is not provided as it is within our development and academy programmes.
Our registration and payment window are now open with sessions starting Monday 14th February 2022 and will consist of 9 weeks ending until Monday 11th April 2022.
DOHA ENGLISH SPEAKING SCHOOL (SCHEDULE)
Monday’s
14:15-15:15pm – Under 10’s
To reserve your place, simply go to www.evosportsqatar.com and log into the members area of the website and select DESS 2021, Evo Foundation – Basketball School, and select your relevant age group for your child.
To view all the Evo Sports terms and conditions and policies via our website, please follow https://evosportsqatar.com/policy