Author: Alice Irvine

Change to funding agreement approved

We are pleased to announce the changes to the school’s funding agreement that it holds with the Department for Education (DfE) have been approved. Principal, Leigh Edser, says: “This is a very exciting time for Dysart as we can continue to …
29th April 2021

Dysart School Expansion Consultation

Dysart School is undertaking a consultation to educate additional children with special education needs at a proposed additional site. The overall increase would provide a further 25 places above the school’s current Funding Agreement of 125 places, bringing the total …
15th January 2021

OHCAT Christmas Card Competition

We were delighted to take part in the OHCAT Christmas Card Competition once again this year. Schools from across OHCAT joined in, with more than 200 entries! We were so excited to hear that Amna was awarded third place for …
3rd December 2020

ASD-Friendly Cinema Treat!

In order to expand on our leisure and hobbies curriculum and visit new and fun places, students in the Upper School have started visiting the Odeon Cinema in Kingston. The special performances have subtle changes to the cinema environment which …
21st February 2020

Super Sibling Workshop

Last month, we hosted our first sibling workshop afternoon. It was a huge success, we had lots of excited brothers and sisters join Dysart school life for the afternoon and learn a little bit more about sensory circuits and attention …
19th February 2020

Pedal power!

This term Pink Class has been enjoying companion cycling in the beautiful Bushy Park. Using specially adapted bicycles, the class started off in small groups to familiarise themselves with the park and using the bikes. They are now going out …
17th February 2020

New Year Superpowers!

The New Year’s resolution in Gold Class is superpowers! Everyone chose their superpower, painted their superhero costume and now Gold Class is ready for action. All the pupils enjoyed the activity and since the most chosen superpower was ‘to help …
17th January 2020

Festive fun with FODS

We were delighted to welcome families to the FODS Christmas Pantomime on the evening of Monday 9th December.  The pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, took place at Tiffin Girls’ School. Like all good pantomimes, the evening involved beautiful bright costumes, …
17th December 2019

Christmas Concert at Christ Church

On 11th December the Dysart community came together to celebrate Christmas at Christ Church in Surbiton. With students, staff, families and friends we had just over 230 in the church for a musical celebration at this festive time of year. …
16th December 2019

Festive wishes

On Monday 9th December, pupils were excited to visit Santa in his grotto at Chessington Garden Centre. The visit started with a trip to the Christmas Creations room where the children were asked to draw their Christmas wish on a …
12th December 2019

Christmas in the Community

Last Thursday, 22 students from Dysart went to Kingston to celebrate the start of Christmas. As part of Kingston’s Christmas celebrations, Dysart School was invited to sing in Kingston’s Marketplace along with other schools from OHCAT. The pupils sang a …
11th December 2019

Student Voice at Kingston Guildhall

On 21st November, one of our Year 11 students was invited to Kingston Guildhall to give a short presentation to members of the Accessibility and Mobility Committee.  He very clearly and confidently gave them feedback about his recent experiences of Kingston …
28th November 2019