Building for the Future: DCB’s Exciting Renovation Projects

While students and our academic teams enjoy a well-deserved summer break, our Operations Team is hard at work—transforming DCB’s learning spaces to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. These upgrades reflect DCB’s belief in the power of environment to support learning excellence, wellbeing, and holistic development.

Here are some of the highlights:

Reimagined Reception Classrooms & Expanded Playgrounds

Designed to spark curiosity and exploration in our youngest learners, these new spaces embody DUCKS’ philosophy that the environment is the “third teacher.” The natural, engaging settings will foster play-based inquiry and essential early learning skills, such as independence, creativity, and collaboration.

Renovated DUCKS Art Room 

A space where imagination takes shape—this redesigned art room marks the beginning of students’ visual arts journey. Built with purpose and inspiration, it supports early creative development in a safe and vibrant setting.

“The Hub” – Upgraded Common Room for IB and A-Level Students

This refreshed collaborative space is designed to promote focused study, thoughtful reflection, and meaningful connection. It supports our Year 12 and 13 learners as they prepare for university and beyond.

With the expansion of our University and Careers Counselling (UCC) department, the team will relocate closer to IB and A-Level students—offering even more accessible, personalised guidance as they explore future pathways.

DCB has been renowned for its academic excellence. This year, our Class 2025 students have been receiving outstanding offers from top universities across the world.

Learn more in our DCB’s Roadmap to University here.

Theatre Upgrades

Both of DCB’s two theatres are going through upgrades this summer, including the transformation of our Edward Alleyn Theatre into a multi-functional performance theatre, expanding possibilities for our performing arts learners.

These renovations are more than just physical upgrades—they are a reflection of our unwavering commitment to student success. Every space has been designed with intention, using calming natural colours, child-centred layouts, and imported eco-friendly materials that meet the highest international and national health and safety standards.

DCB has a proud and long-standing tradition of investing in both its people and its learning environments. Over the past several summers, we have reimagined and upgraded key areas of our campus to meet evolving educational needs. These enhancements include:

• new DUCKS and Junior School playgrounds, purposefully designed to support play-based learning and inquiry;
• The Hive, a modern community hub where Senior School students and teachers gather to collaborate and lead initiatives;
• redesigned canteens in both Junior and Senior School, offering welcoming, flexible spaces that promote healthy choices and social connection; and
• Legends Café, a dedicated space for IB students to study, reflect, and engage in meaningful dialogue, and for parents to attend Parent Academy sessions.