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DWIGHT DISPATCH
News from Dwight School Hanoi
October 2026
WELCOME TO THE OCTOBER EDITION OF DWIGHT DISPATCH It's been a busy month at Dwight School Hanoi, with international performances, university events, competitive sports, and creative projects. This edition highlights our students' participation in Choirfest in London, the first Dwight Destinations of the year, the VISCA University Fair hosted at Dwight, and the start of the athletics season. We also share news of our first whole-School musical, a new student-led Athletics Council, and opportunities for parents to connect with our community. Enjoy a look at student life at Dwight, in and beyond the classroom.
Dwight at the Vietnam Wellbeing & Safeguarding Summit Dwight School Hanoi was a proud Gold Sponsor of the Vietnam Wellbeing & Safeguarding Summit 2026, held in Hanoi on October 16. The summit brought together educators, counselors, and safeguarding professionals to share knowledge and strengthen practices supporting young people's wellbeing and safety. Our Social and Emotional Counselor, Ms. Thao Nguyen, was also among the presenters, leading a session on protecting children in the digital and AI ecosystem, an increasingly important topic for schools and families.
DWIGHT DESTINATIONS Dwight Students Perform at London Choirfest 2026 From October 3–10, students from Dwight School Hanoi traveled to London to participate in Dwight London Choirfest
Outside rehearsals, students explored London, visiting Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, the London Eye, and Madame
2026: A Community in Harmony, joining fellow students from across the Dwight network.
Tussauds, and attending a West End performance of The Lion King.
The week brought students together
This marked Dwight Hanoi’s third year at Choirfest, reflecting the opportunities our
through music, with rehearsals and collaborative performances alongside peers from other Dwight Schools. The experience culminated in a concert at artsdepot, where students performed
global network offers students to connect, collaborate, and perform alongside peers from other Dwight Schools. Experiences like these allow students to explore new cultures, build
together after a week of preparation.
friendships, and pursue their interests beyond the classroom and Hanoi.
DWIGHT DESTINATIONS Next Destination: Middle School Boys Football Team Heads to Chiang Mai The next Dwight Destinations trip takes place October 23–26, when Dwight School Hanoi's Middle School Boys Football Team travels to Chiang Mai, Thailand, to compete in an international tournament. The tournament offers students the chance to compete against schools and clubs from different countries, develop their skills, and represent Dwight on an international stage. Ahead of the trip, the team will participate in additional training sessions focused on strength and conditioning, recovery, and match preparation. We look forward to sharing highlights from the tournament and following the team's progress.
STUDENT LIFE Performing Arts Preparations Begin for Our First Whole-School Musical Auditions took place for Dwight School Hanoi's first whole-School production, The SpongeBob Youth Edition.
musical Musical:
The production will bring together students from across the School, offering opportunities to explore acting, singing, music, and technical theater. Led by our Performing Arts faculty, Ms. Wheatley, Mr. Koba, and Ms. Bell, the musical will give students the chance to develop their creative talents, build confidence, and collaborate on a shared production. We look forward to sharing details of the public performances soon.
STUDENT LIFE Athletics A New Season of Competitive Sports Begins The athletics season is underway at Dwight School Hanoi, with Lower School football, Middle School basketball, and Upper School volleyball teams taking to the court and pitch for their first fixtures. This season also marks another first for Dwight, with the introduction of a competitive volleyball team representing the School in interschool matches. At Dwight, athletics is another opportunity for students to discover and develop their individual strengths. Through regular competition, students put their training into practice, learn to respond to challenges, and contribute to a team where every player has a role.
STUDENT LIFE Athletics WHSL Middle School Basketball Tournament On Saturday, October 31, our Middle School Basketball Teams will compete in the Western Hanoi Sports League (WHSL) Middle School Basketball Tournament. The teams will be hoping to folow in the footsteps of our Upper School Boys Basketball Team, who claimed the WHSL championship title last year. We wish our Middle School players the very best as they take to the court to represent Dwight!
STUDENT LIFE Athletics Students Take the Lead: Dwight Athletics Council This
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Bringing together students with interests
formation of the student-led Dwight Athletics Council. Sport is an important part of life at
in sports reporting, media, marketing, photography, fitness, and nutrition, as well as our student-athletes, the Council creates opportunities for students to lead
Dwight, and student leadership in athletics extends well beyond the court and pitch.
in areas that reflect their individual strengths and interests. The collaboration
The newly formed Dwight Athletics Council gives students the opportunity to take ownership of initiatives, contribute ideas, and play an active role in shaping the the School's sporting community.
and shared responsibility, allows students to build a more inclusive athletics community where everyone has a role to play.
UNIVERSITY GUIDANCE Dwight Hosts the VISCA University Fair On October 1, Dwight School Hanoi was one of three host schools for the VISCA University Fair, bringing together students from across Hanoi and representatives from more than 150 universities. The fair gave Dwight students the opportunity to put their university preparation into practice: introducing themselves to admissions officers, discussing their academic interests and
achievements, and asking targeted questions about courses, entry requirements, and university life. These are skills developed through Dwight’s structured four-year University Guidance program, beginning in Grade 9, with personalized support from counselors on campus and across the global Dwight network.
COMMUNITY LIFE Coffee with the Head of School This month, we held two Coffee with the Head of School sessions, bringing parents and School leadership together for open conversations about school life. These gatherings provide opportunities for parents to ask questions, share perspectives, and engage directly with School leadership. Open communication and strong partnerships between home and School are central to the Dwight community.
DWIGHT SCHOOL HANOI - UPCOMING EVENTS Admissions Information Sessions & Spark Talks Join us for our upcoming Admissions Information Sessions and Spark Talks on Saturday, October 24 and November 7, and discover how teaching and learning come to life at Dwight School Hanoi. Time: 9:00-11:30 AM Location: Dwight School Hanoi, The Manor Central Park, Nguyen Xien, Dinh Cong, Hanoi What to expect: Campus Discovery Tour Parent Information Session 1:1 Admissions Consultation Each session will be followed by a Spark Talk with our experts:
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Speaker: Ms. Thao Nguyen Social and Emotional Counselor Topic:
Preparing & Protecting Our Children in the Age of AI
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 Speaker: Mr. Joseph Grande Athletics Director Topic:
Why Sport Matters
Attending families will also have access to exclusive early tuition incentives.
VETTER ONLINE SEMINAR On October 29, 2026, Dwight School Hanoi will partner with Vetter, a Japaneselanguage publication in Vietnam, for an International School Online Seminar aimed at supporting Japanese families living in or relocating to Hanoi. The session will give families an overview of Dwight’s approach to education, including how personalized learning, community, and global opportunities shape student experiences. Through a presentation and live Q&A, Dwight School Hanoi’s Head of School will discuss the IB curriculum, language support, and admissions, while answering questions about learning and student life at Dwight.
Schedule: Date: Friday, October 29, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Location: Online
Registration: Click HERE or scan the QR code