Senior Parent Handbook 2017-2018 by Dulwich College Seoul

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Dulwich College Seoul Definition of Learning Good learning is a meaningful experience where students enjoy making connections between new and existing knowledge, skills and understanding. Students are engaged, challenged and are able to reflect independently and collaboratively on their progress.

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DULWICH COLLEGE INTERNATIONAL One College, Many Campuses

Dulwich College International (DCI) is a mutually supportive group of schools providing the highest quality education. •

We share core practice, but enjoy our regional differences

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We draw on each other’s energies and skills, sharing resources and ideas

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We celebrate success in one college across the whole family

Dulwich College Management International (DCMI), based in Singapore, leads the DCI group. In essence, each college must uphold the seven key principles defined in the Dulwich College in London (DCL) Operating Document 1. To provide an appropriate academic challenge that enables each student to realise his or her potential. 2. To provide an environment that promotes a good work ethos and encourages all students to acquire an independent and critical approach to learning.

3. To provide a wide range of sporting, musical and dramatic opportunities and co-curricular activities through which students can develop a breadth of interests and learn to work co-operatively. 4. To create a caring, supportive and well-ordered community which encourages personal development where students from a wide variety of cultural and social backgrounds can feel secure and equally valued. 5. To be selective in its admissions to ensure that students are capable of thriving among the high academic standards of the college and of reaching their academic potential. 6. To aim to achieve public examination grades for students that will be sufficiently high for them to gain entrance to leading universities of their choice throughout the world. 7. To be managed financially and administratively in a prudent manner, taking due account of all stakeholders’, including the interests of DCL, DCMI, their respective direct and indirect subsidiaries, investors, parents, students, staff and the community.

Our Strategic Purpose To create the best schools in the world so our students can make a positive difference in the world

Our Strategic Pillars Students come first One College, Many Campuses Pioneering spirit

Our Strategic Purpose is reflected in our our motto, Detur Pons Mundo, which translates as ‘Building Bridges to the World’. (Exhortando, which is found in our crest is a liberal translation into Latin of ‘Inspire’.) But foremost in all our decisions and actions is the credo Students Come First.

Individual College Philosophy and Objectives In consultation with its community, each college develops its own statement of Philosophy and Objectives which are ratified by the Board of Management. These must embody the Mission and Vision, beginning with the phrase “Because students come first.”

The DCI DNA The DCI Steering Group has determined core practice that must run through all of our schools to ensure that we maintain a common feel across the family without restricting individuality. The Head of the College, who sits on the Steering Group, has responsibility for upholding the decisions of the Steering Group, conveying decisions and developments and assuring staff support and engagement.

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DCI VISION AND MISSION

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Curriculum 1. Programmes of Study DUCKS

EYFS : Dual Language (English and Chinese) in China and Singapore

Key Stage 2

English National Curriculum Chinese taught a minimum of four days a week

Key Stage 3

English National Curriculum Compulsory Chinese

Key Stage 4

(I)GCSE: International Schools only - Compulsory subjects include: English, English Literature, Humanities, Mathematics and Modern Foreign Languages(MFL) - Students select either Separate Sciences or Co-ordinated Science

Post 16

A Level: High Schools IB Diploma: International Schools - ToK and Extended Essay developed from Year 7 - Extended essay drafted with feedback by end of Year 12

All schools to have policies to address mother tongue provision and support for those children who would benefit from access to a Dulwich education, but whose level of English is insufficient. In this context, compulsory means for all students except those who have an individual educational need.

2. Assessment and Reporting of Study Foundation Stage

Tapestry Online Portfolio of Learning

Key Stage 1

National Curriculum (NC) Levels, but not reported

Key Stage 2

Reading, writing, and mathematics reported against UK national norms where applicable as: support required; developing; as expected; above expected; and significantly above expected

Key Stage 3

As above, but with tracking (I)GCSE grades at Year 9

Key Stage 4

(I)GCSE Grades

Post 16

IB Grades

Foundation Stage

Profile

Key Stage 1

Profile

Key Stage 2

PIM, PIE - NGRT

Key Stage 3

MidYis and Insight

Key Stage 4

Yellis

Post 16

Alis

Value added targets are set and reported for every student and year group.

4. Co-curricular Programmes • • • • • •

All staff engaged with no stated maximum expectation Student leadership promoted within the programmes Attendance is kept to inform the Dulwich Challenge Strong sport and performance programme Opportunities for academic extension, including debate and entrepreneurship No filler activities - all programmes to have defined focus and outcome

5. University Counselling All schools: • • •

Adopt Naviance as a university counselling solution Implement the Dulwich College Success Plan, introducing careers education in Year 7 and individual university support from Year 10 All schools support the DCI Counselling Policies including those related to: student

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transcripts; school profiles; teacher training; student and parent support; letters of recommendation; university and college applications; preparation for SAT and ACT Support university fairs and visits to the school

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3. Target Setting and Tracking

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Culture 1. Code of Conduct All schools adopt and promote the DCI Code of Conduct 2. Celebration and Events All schools to hold and/or celebrate: • • • • • • • •

Speech Day Founder’s Day Graduation Ceremonies Lunar New Year Christmas Remembrance Day Weekly Assemblies New Family Welcome Event

3. DCI Events All schools to support, where applicable: • • • • •

The Dulwich Games The Dulwich Festival of Music The Diversity programme Cross school staff meetings Other group-wide events as they are agreed

4. Student Leadership All schools will: • Appoint school prefects led by Head and Deputy Head Girls and Boys • Promote student leadership wherever possible through such avenues as: the Student Council; the House System; Sports Leadership; Community Service; the Performing Arts; Debate; MUN (Model United Nations) • Operate the Dulwich Challenge at all three levels • Offer the International Award

All schools to develop a House system to promote: • Healthy competition • The development of leadership • A sense of belonging

6. Colours All schools will give colours following DCI guidance. Colours will be displayed visibly in the form of blazers, ties and pins.

7. Alumni Development and Relations All schools will: • Promote the DCL and DCI Alumni network (OA and IOA) • Harvest e-mail addresses and university destinations from students who are leaving for collation at DCMI • Encourage graduating students to assist those following them in university admissions and ultimately in the world of work • Invite alumni back to campus • Hold and promote regional alumni events

8. Uniform • All students will wear the DCI uniform with agreed regional variations where this is indicated by climate • Prefects to wear prefects blazers on public occasions

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5. House System

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Staff 1. Recruitment All schools will: • Advertise all posts, except Head of College and Director of Business Administration, on the inDulwich website • Supply a list of vacancies to DCMI in a timely fashion for circulation to all schools • Implement the DCI Recruitment policies, including the Safer Recruitment Policy • Support the movement of staff between schools in a timely fashion 2. Professional Learning and Development All schools will: • Apply the DCI Teaching and Leadership Standards for performance management • Adhere to the DCI Professional Learning Policy • Engage with the Dulwich Lab in matters relating to curriculum Research & Development; action research and other areas of professional learning • Share professional learning opportunities with other schools 3. Quality Assurance All schools will promote quality assurance and continual improvement through: • The use of the DCI Self-Evaluation Framework or a robust alternative agreed with the Director of Schools • The development and implementation of three year College Development Plans

4. Inspection, Accreditation and Membership Where at all possible, all schools seek: • Examination Centre Status from: - CIE - Edexcel - SAT - ACT • Accreditation from: - Council of International Schools (CIS) - Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) - National Center for Curriculum Study and Textbook Development (NCCT) - China only - IBO (international Colleges only) - Outstanding Inspection report from: UK Independent Schools Inspectorate - Membership of: Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC)

1. Policy Framework All schools will implement the DCI Policy Framework and associated policies and procedures. These are defined as: • • • •

DCI directed DCI headlined and individual school developed DCI required with individual school interpretation Individual to a particular school, not universally required

2. Safeguarding All schools must implement the DCI Safeguarding Framework and associated policies and practice to the letter. There must be zero deviation from this. 3. IT Connectivity and Shared Database Practice All schools will implement the DCI IT Policy & Governance Framework and associated policies and procedures. The commitments include but are not limited to: • Compliance with the Dulwich data and network security policies when accessing Dulwich intellectual property, or any information through the Dulwich network • Putting Dulwich IT equipment or devices to appropriate use and ensuring their protection from loss or damage • Using the Dulwich standard software or solution where one is designated 4. AMC: Customer Service Standards All schools will: • Use the DCI provider to survey students, parents and staff, and base action planning on the outcomes • Keep accurate and consistent data for all students through enquiry, testing, enrolment and departure • Provide College-wide communications in languages appropriate to the local community • Maintain websites and parent portals to DCI standards of design, copy and content • Use social media engagement in line with Group guidelines • Promote the highest levels of customer service amongst all staff

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Systems

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The School Team The DCI Schools Team has three roles: • To support colleges in the realisation of the DCI Strategic Plan and of individual school goals • To offer advice on strategic and operational matters • To assure quality across the group In addition, the team will work with staff from across DCI to develop group wide initiatives in the areas of professional learning and curriculum development. Whilst the team members have individual specialisms, they are a supportive unit advising on the work of others. The team consists of: Director of Schools - Marc Morris Overall responsibility for the work of the team and for all aspects of the performance of the Colleges Regional Director of Schools (China) John Todd Responsibility for all aspects of the performance of the Colleges in China Deputy Director of Schools - Kate Beith Consultancy with individual colleges; standards of learning, teaching and leadership across the Colleges; professional learning; safeguarding across schools; DUCKS and Junior School leadership groups.

Director of Quality Assurance - Craig Davis To maintain an overview of planning at school and group level so as to assure quality across DCI and inform professional learning. The Director will engage staff from across the group, and assure the effective and consistent use of data. DCI Director of Mandarin - Annabel Parker Responsible for assuring the quality of the Mandarin programme: learning, teaching; the Mandarin curriculum; staff development. DCI Director of College Counselling Heather Pineda Leadership of the College Counselling Team, quality and consistency in the university application process, the promotion of DCI at university level. DCI Director of Performing Arts Sarah Barker-Doherty The DCI arts programme, within and across the Colleges, and in the community. The team works out of the DCMI office in Singapore, but spends time in each of the Colleges during the year. Marc Morris DCI Director of Schools August 2017

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Contents Welcome from the Headmaster

DCSL Staff List 2017-18

The Dulwich College Seoul Philosophy and Objectives Statement

The Dulwich Family of Schools

College Governance

Academic Structure

Communication 30 Arriving at and Departing From School

The Curriculum

Structure of the Day

Assemblies 49 Homework 51 Activites: ECAs and CAS

Assessment and Reporting

Academic Honesty

Pastoral Care in the Senior School

The House System

Educational Trips

Parental Support

Uniform Policy

College Procedures and Policies

Items to Bring to School

Individual Music Lessons

Meal Services

Transportation 77 School Medical Policy

Friends of Dulwich/Volunteering

Gifts Policy

DCSL School Year Calendar 2017-2018

Dulwich College Seoul Events for Parents Glossary

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Welcome from the Headmaster Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to a new year at Dulwich College Seoul. This Handbook is intended to be a general guide to the College, and primarily refers to the routines and rules that our students are expected to follow at school. There is also a brief introduction to the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s curriculum and information on the many services that the school provides for the children. More information will be sent to parents throughout the year, including an overview of the curriculum to be studied by your children in their respective year groups. Publications about particular parts of the school (e.g. the Early Years Department) are also sent home to parents. I hope this Handbook answers many of the everyday questions that you may wish to ask. If you cannot find the required information in this book, please do not hesitate to contact the school and we will be happy to help. I am a great believer that the education of any child is the joint responsibility of the parents and the teachers. In this respect, it is vital to maintain clear lines of communication between the College and home. We view our school as a great resource for all students, parents and teachers alike, and are always happy to see you on campus. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you wish to suggest ways in which we can further improve the levels of care and education that we provide to your child. Yours faithfully,

Mr Graeme Salt Headmaster Graeme.Salt@dulwich-seoul.kr

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DCSL Staff List 2017-18 Headmaster

Mr Graeme Salt

Head of Senior School

Mr Christopher Vernon

Head of Primary School

Mr Marcus Sherwood

Senior School Leadership Team (SSLT) Deputy Head of Senior School

Ms Sarah Harrison

Assistant Head of Senior School (Years 7-8)

Mr Matthew Readman

Assistant Head of Senior School (Years 9-11)

Mr Angus Graham

Assistant Head of Senior School (Years 12-13)

Mr Richard Bridges

Form Tutors and Subject Teachers Form Tutors 7AV

Mr Alexander Veness

7ML

Mr Mark Lindsay

7RE

Ms Rosie Edwards

8JA

Mr John Allen

8JI

Ms Jiyeon Im

8YW

Mrs Ying Wen

9FV

Mr Frank Ventham

9LA

Ms Lynn Anderson

10CT

Ms Carolina Taboada and Mr Joseph Buckley

11CK

Mr Christopher Krnic and Ms Chantel Foo

IB1

Ms Camille Brignolle and Mr Nicholas Jones

IB2

Mr Joseph Mellows and Ms Emily Walsh

Art and Design

Ms Shelly Swain (Head of Department) Ms Alley Kim (Art Technician) Ms Minjee Han (Teaching Assistant)

Computer Science

Mr Mark Lindsay

Drama

Mr Matthew Readman Ms Maria Fernanda Silva Ms Jean Jang

Economics

Mr Angus Graham

English

Mr Francis Ventham (Head of Department) Ms Rosie Edwards Mr Nicholas Jones Mrs Emma Hall-Murney

Extra English (EAL) and AEN

Mr David Gormley (Head of Department) Mr Benjie Blum

Geography

Mr Joseph Mellows (Head of Humanities Department) Mr Alexander Veness

History

Mr John Allen Mr Richard Bridges

IBDP Coordinator

Mr Richard Bridges

Korean

Ms Mikyung Cho (Head of Department) Ms Jude Lee

Mandarin

Mrs Eve Du (Head of Department) Ms Ruth Yang (Assistant Head of Department) Mrs Melody Dong Ms Rebecca Li Ms Sheautian Tan Mrs Ying Wen Ms Jiannan Lu Ms Angela Song

Mathematics

Mr Christopher Krnic (Head of Department) Ms Chantel Foo Ms Jiyeon Im Mrs Stella Ku

Modern Foreign Languages

Ms Camille Brignolle (French/Head of Department) Ms Carolina Taboada (Spanish) Ms Maria Fernanda Silva (Spanish) Ms Vanessa Napoles (Spanish)

Music

Mr James Pickering (Head of Music) Mrs Vera Mitford Ms Jeongmin Lee Ms Hyewon Park (Music Administrator/Assistant)

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Senior School Subject Teachers

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Outdoor Education

Mr David Jewitt

Physical Education

Mr Lorne Barnard (Director of Sport) Mrs Mercini Lindsay Mr Matthew Barry Mr Peter Dawson Mr Youngjin Kim (Teaching Assistant) Ms Lucia Cho (Teaching Assistant) Mrs Jun Huang (Swimming Coach) Ms Jean Jang (Dance)

Science

Ms Emily Walsh (Biology/Head of Department) Ms Lynn Anderson (Biology) Mr Joseph Buckley (Chemistry) Mr Samuel Whittell (Chemistry) Mr Sancho Cheung (Physics) Mr Ronaldo Calangi (Science Technician) Ms Chloe Kim (Science Assistant)

Theory of Knowledge

Mr Christopher Vernon Ms Sarah Harrison

Librarian Library Assistant

Ms Vanessa Napoles Ms Leah Lee Mrs Eva Niehorster

Learning and Teaching Assistant Ms Joanne Kim University/College Counsellor

Ms Amanda Edelhart

Pastoral Counsellor

Ms Milim Oh

Director of Business Administration Executive Assistant/Translator

Ms Sharon Best Ms Maria Oh

Director of Development Admissions Supervisor Admissions Assistant Marketing Manager Marketing Assistant (Design) Marketing Assistant (Website) Registrarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Assistant

Mrs Jane Kum Mrs June Lee Ms Julie Hwang Mr Samuel Wigginton Ms Easther Woo Ms Nicole Chui Ms SaeNuRi Yun

Facility Manager Facility Engineer Handyman Pool Manager

Mr James Kang Mr Dylan Ham Mr In Young Sun Mr Taeam Sun

Finance Manager Accountant Junior Accountant (Billing)

Ms Jean Yoon Ms Amy Choi Ms Rachel Kim

HR Manager HR Data Coordinator HR C&B Coordinator

Mrs CJ Kim Ms Jenah Nam Ms Esther Yang

IT Manager IT Data Specialist (SIMS) IT Technician Junior IT Technician

Mr Roy Park Ms Jina Jeong Ms Michelle Woo Ms Helen Choi

Operations Manager Procurement Assistant Operations and Contracts Coordinator Operations Assistant (Shop) School Bus Coordinator College Nurse

Mr Brandon Back Mr Harry Hwang Mr Benjamin Lee Ms Soohee Kim Mrs Sally Kong Ms Christine Kim

Administration Manager Reception Administrator Reception Administrator

Mrs Kay Lee Ms Jiyeong Lee Ms Grace Kang

Executive Assistant to Headmaster Primary School Administrator Senior School Administrator Administration Assistant Administration Assistant

Ms Helen Chung Ms Somin Bach Ms Suji Choi Mrs Yuki Choi Mrs Hyejung Lee

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Support Staff

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The Dulwich College Seoul Philosophy And Objectives Statement Dulwich College Seoul is an independent international school providing a British-style high quality education to national and international children ages 3 to 18 years. We are one of seven collaborative schools in Asia founded from Dulwich College in London. The Colleges are guided by Dulwich College International which has the aim:

To inspire students to seize the possibilities of tomorrow through a family of the world’s greatest schools At Dulwich College Seoul we believe that children come first. We encourage invention and excellence in everything we do. Our nine Philosophy and Objectives statements reflect how we do this, and these are also represented in child-friendly terms: 1. We provide a safe and stimulating environment “We feel safe, have lots of fun and interesting lessons, and feel valued at school.” 2. We allow every individual to realise their full potential “We are encouraged to work hard and enjoy learning new things to become the best we can.” 3. We promote the development of the whole child through a holistic approach to learning “We are given opportunities to experience lots of activities and learn through everything we do.” 4. We recognise that meaningful learning involves taking risks “We like trying out new things and know that learning can sometimes be challenging.” 5. We prepare children to live in an ever-changing world “We learn to question and develop our ideas so we are prepared for change.” 6. We emphasise the benefits of working together “We learn to collaborate in a team to achieve success.” 7. We celebrate diversity in our local and international community “We enjoy meeting different people, sharing ideas and serving in our local and international communities.” 8. We encourage respect for the environment “We look after the world we live in and understand how we can make a difference.” 9. We develop compassionate, caring individuals with respect for themselves and others “We respect ourselves and others, act with integrity, honesty and fairness in all that we do.”

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The Dulwich Family of Schools Dulwich College in London Dulwich College in London (DCL) is an academically selective independent boys’ school, situated in Dulwich Village, southeast London. DCL is renowned for its academic excellence, sporting prowess and a vibrant tradition in the fields of music, performing arts and debating. Each year 10-15% of DCL’s graduating students gain entry to Oxford, Cambridge and the Ivy League universities of North America. DCL was founded by Edward Alleyn, a famous Elizabethan and Jacobean actor, with letters patent from King James I on 21 June 1619. Edward Alleyn’s vision was to establish a charitable and educational foundation, referred to as Alleyn’s College of God’s Gift, to educate 12 poor students between the ages of 6 and 18. Over the past 400 years DCL has grown in size and reputation to become one of the UK’s leading

independent schools. A Dulwich education has benefited many famous people from the spheres of exploration, politics, business, entertainment, literature, medicine, sport and the arts. DCL has always stood at the developmental forefront of English independent schools and has pioneered the drive into the international education market. This forward-thinking vision is fuelled by a genuine desire to spread the benefits of the Dulwich Curriculum and, through exposure to other educational cultures, to improve the existing offering. DCL wants to establish the Dulwich name as a symbol of UK Education globalisation; an international institution with global educational goals that benefits local recipients.

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Dulwich College in Asia In August 2003 Dulwich College Shanghai (DCS) opened as a kindergarten (Toddler, Nursery and Reception - ages 2 to 5) with 3 classes. The following August (2004) Years 1 to 9 opened in a brand new purpose-built campus; by which time the school roll had grown to over 500 students. It now has well over 1,500 students across the whole age range from 18 months (Toddler) to 18 years (Year 13), offering IGCSE examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. Dulwich College Beijing (DCB) opened in August 2005. It also has classes from the Toddler to Year 13 age groups. DCBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enrolment currently stands at over 1,400 students. Dulwich College Suzhou (DCSZ) opened its doors in August 2007 and currently has an enrolment of over 900 students. DCSZ started at the Primary and early Secondary levels and expanded to provide classes up to Year 13 from August 2012. Dulwich College Singapore (DCSG) the youngest member of the family, the College opened in 2014 with 884 students, with 1320 on roll in 2015 rising to 1680 in 2016. This will be the biggest college with a final target roll of 2500 students. Dulwich College Yangon (DCY), Pun Hlaing Campus. In 2015 DCI took over management of the Pun Hlaing school, previously managed by another international school group, at the request of the landlord. With 68 students in 2015, the roll increases to about 100 in 2016, and with a new purpose built campus opening in 2017, this is expected to increase significantly.

Dulwich College Shanghai, Minhang (DCSM), sees the arrival of a second Shanghai campus on the other side of the city. Opening with around 120 students up to Year 7, the school will eventually reach the same size as its sister in Jinqiao. The success and consequent dramatic growth of the Dulwich College China schools have demonstrated the ability and flexibility of the Dulwich College International team to put in place the necessary structures and resources to deliver an extremely high-end educational offering. It has particular expertise in providing the administrative and back office systems required to support a rapidly expanding school enrolment. This has resulted in the growth of the Dulwich family outside of China with the opening of Dulwich College Seoul (DCSL) in September 2010. DCSL provides classes in the Nursery to Year 13 (3 years - 18 years) age range at its Banpo campus. The expansion of the Banpo campus ensures that the site is fully equipped to support the IGCSE programme (accredited by both the University of Cambridge and EdExcel exam boards) and meet the requirements of the IB programme. By insisting upon annual inspections and regular visits from senior members of its staff, DCL warrants that all Dulwich schools in Asia adhere to the highest academic, pastoral and co-curricular standards.

Dulwich Colleges outside the United Kingdom are operated by Dulwich College International (DCI) in partnership with Dulwich College in London. DCI serves the Colleges in areas such as facilities and building management, financing, operational support and government relations. DCI has developed a comprehensive school leadership system that provides individual schools with sufficient independence and autonomy while at the same time implementing a coherent accountability structure that ensures adherence to the Dulwich College philosophy and standards.

Advisory Board

School Accreditation

The Advisory Board offers scrutiny and support to the leadership team. This Board, which consists of members of DCI, the Headmaster and the Director of Business Administration meets approximately 4 times a year, and also incorporates a number of subcommittees in crucial areas of College operations (such as finance, human resources, information and communication technology (ICT), facilities, health and safety, procurement, marketing and communications).

To provide an external guarantee of quality, the College works in partnership with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the Western Academy of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This ensures an ongoing process of rigorous self-evaluation and continuing school improvement. CIS and WASC are two of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading educational accreditation agencies and their Standards for Accreditation are designed to guarantee that a school is offering an international education of high quality. The whole CIS/WASC accreditation process takes around 2 years and culminates in a Team Visit. Our College was successful in obtaining CIS/WASC accreditation in May 2014.

The Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees is entrusted with the oversight of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reputation within the community. The Board of Trustees reviews parent and student feedback on school performance and is a forum to make recommendations to the DCI Board. The Board of Trustees is made up of parents, independent and honorary members, Dulwich College in London representatives and DCI representatives, the Headmaster and Director of Business Administration.

The College is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. The College is a member of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA). All of the leading British international schools in the region are members of FOBISIA, which provides excellent opportunities for staff development and student participation in academic, sporting, musical and artistic events.

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College Governance

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Academic Structure College Leadership Team The College Leadership team is comprised of the Headmaster, Head of Senior School, Head of Primary School, Director of Business Administration and Director of Development, Marketing and Admissions. Individual staff may also be invited to attend meetings which take place weekly.

Senior School Middle Leadership Team (SSMLT) The Senior School leadership team is composed of the Head of Senior School, Deputy Head of Senior School and three Assistant Heads responsible for Year 7 to Year 8, Year 9 to Year 11 and the IB Diploma respectively.

The College currently consists of a Primary School from Nursery to Year 6 (ages 3 to 11) and Senior School from Year 7 to Year 13 (ages 12 to 18). The Primary School is divided into two sections: The DUCKS Department consists of Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes. The Nursery and Reception classes are also referred to as the Foundation Stage (Kindergarten) and Year 1 and Year 2 as Key Stage 1 (KS1) in line with UK practice. The Junior School is made up of the Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, and Year 6 age groups. It is also referred to as Key Stage 2 (KS2). The Senior School consists of the Year 7 to Year 13 age groups. These are also referred to as Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9), Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11) and Post 16 (Years 12-13).

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DCSL Schools

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Communication We intend communication to be as smooth as possible so that parents feel that they are a vital part of a learning partnership, no matter how far away from school they might be. We actively encourage and welcome parents to contact us as soon as possible if they have any queries or concerns relating to their child or the College.

Visiting the College Parents are asked to show their College ID on entering the College. All other visitors will be asked to report to the Security Desk in the main entrance, where they will be asked to read our safeguarding guidance before being issued with a visitor’s ID. They will then be asked to wait in this area until they are collected by a member of staff or escorted directly to their appointment by a security guard. Parents visiting school during the day are also asked to report to the Reception Desk and wait in this area until they are collected by a member of staff or escorted directly to their appointment by a security guard - no parent should be moving through school without a member of the school’s staff accompanying them.

School Reception and Office The College Reception Desk is situated in the main entrance foyer of the College. The desk will be manned throughout the day (from 8am to 5pm) with extra staff being present during the busy times at the beginning and end of the school day. The Reception Desk should be the main point of contact for anyone coming to the school. School forms and notices can be collected and deposited at this point. Any parent requiring further assistance will be referred to the Head of School’s administrator. The School Offices can be contacted between the hours of 8am and 5pm from Monday to Friday. During the school holidays the Office has restricted opening hours. The Administration Manager will refer parents to the relevant member of the Support or Academic Staff on entry to the Office. The following staff are located in the School Office - Director of Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, Admissions, HR, Operations, Transport and Procurement. The School Office will also arrange parental appointments with the teaching staff, but the initial point of contact for parents with academic/pastoral queries is the child’s Tutor.

Telephone: Fax: E-mail:

(+82 2) 3015 8500 (+82 2) 501 9748 school@dulwich-seoul.kr

Executive Assistant to Headmaster The Headmaster’s EA is located on the Ground Floor outside of the Headmaster’s Office. This area can be accessed from the Foyer.

Who to Contact? Routine academic or pastoral enquiries should be sent directly to your child’s Tutor via email. The Tutor acts as the main point of contact between the home, student and subject teachers. All initial enquires will be dealt with by your child’s Tutor. Depending on the nature of the enquiry, Tutors may forward enquiries to other teachers, the Senior School Leadership Team, or if appropriate, to the Head of Senior School. The Senior School Administrator can be contacted on: SS.Admin@dulwich-seoul.kr

Making an Appointment with a Teacher You can contact your child’s Tutor via e-mail using the following address code: teacher’s forename + dot + last name + @dulwich-seoul.kr For example:

Mr Christopher Vernon Christopher.Vernon@dulwich-seoul.kr

All the school e-mail addresses can be found in the Parent Portal of the school website.

School Reports Academic progress is reported to parents through a combination of reports and Parent Teacher conferences. All written reports are made available to parents via the SIMS Learning Gateway (https:// portal.dulwich-seoul.kr/slg). Instructions for accessing them are sent out at the beginning of the year and before each report is published. They can be read online or downloaded as a pdf. Further details on reporting are given in a later section. SIMS Learning Gateway is password protected. Your username and password will be sent to you as each new report is published.

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The School Office can be contacted by the following methods:

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College Website At present, we post all relevant notices, the academic Calendar, Newsletter and other relevant information about the school’s curriculum, policies, class lists, parent contact list, uniform, staffing and administration on the DCSL website. Most of this information is found in the Parent Portal which can be accessed by entering your child’s Student Key number which can be found on the tuition fees invoice.

Weekly updates Please take a look at our website at: http://www.dulwich-seoul.kr. The archive of weekly newsletters can be accessed at Our Story/Our weekly Newsletter.

Parent Portal The Parent Portal is a one-stop repository of useful information and links for parents of enrolled students. Parents are provided with a log-in to these pages on admission, and it can be accessed from the front page of the school website. The first section of the Parent Portal presents: • • • • •

The weekly Newsletter The school calendar week ahead Staff contact directory Link tabs to the separate school section (DUCKS, Primary, Senior) and Friends of Dulwich pages Links to other communication software (e.g. CHQ for Activities, Learning Gateway for homework and reports, full school calendar) • Labelled folders of useful documentation The separate school section pages contain: • Class contact information: names, phone numbers, addresses of parents • Curriculum information • Link to the Parent Handbooks

Dulwich Talks On a monthly basis, the College will be presenting/hosting a series called the Dulwich Talks. These talks will consist of informative educational highlights, aimed at engaging and communicating with our parent body.

Our full colour publication, The College, is published in Term 1 and Term 2 displaying pictures and articles about the many events that take place at DCSL and our other Colleges. A hard copy of this publication will be given to the students to take home.

School Yearbook This is a colourful and informative review of the school year and is published at the end of June. It is given to all students at the College.

Curriculum Overviews Each subject department produces a curriculum overview which is available via the Parent Portal. These are also emailed to parents at the beginning of each term. The overview summarises the content and skills that students will learn as well as referring to other areas such as extended homework, projects, educational visits and tests/exams.

Student Planners All Senior School students are issued with a planner. It is the student’s responsibility to record homework in the planner, with the deadline for completion. This is monitored at school, and it is important that it is checked at home. However, the primary responsibility lies with the student and this is an important part of managing the transition to more independent learning in the Senior School.

College Admissions Procedures All initial enquiries about the College’s admissions procedure, or the subsequent application process, should be addressed to the Admissions Department.

Withdrawal Form If a student is going to leave the school, please inform the school as soon as possible. You may collect a Student Withdrawal Form from the Admissions Department or can request that it be sent to you by fax or e-mail. Completion of this form is an essential part of the process of withdrawing a student. Please remember that if sufficient notice of withdrawal is not given, in accordance with the Terms and Conditions signed on entry, parents will have to pay a late notice penalty.

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Student Recommendation Letters and Transcripts In the event of a child relocating to a new school or applying for additional academic programmes such as summer schools, references and recommendations may be requested from the Registrar at: registrar@dulwich-seoul.kr Please note that the College requires a minimum of five working days to prepare these documents. In addition, the College will send these documents directly to the requesting institution and parents will be billed accordingly to cover the courier charge for this service. High School transcripts for students who have left the College and are applying for higher education should be requested from the Registrar and these will be sent directly to studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s college counsellor.

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Arriving at and Departing from School Senior School The school day starts at 8.15am with registration and first lesson at 8.20am. The College premises will not be open to students and parents until 8am each morning (apart from a 7.45am opening on the first day of the year). Your child should arrive at school between 8am and 8.10am via the main College entrance. The students then go to their lockers to prepare their learning materials for the day. They do not need to line up or wait for the duty teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s whistle. In cases of bad weather (rain, extreme cold, yellow dust) the students will not be allowed outside before school. Please remind your child that at the end of the day it is his or her job to remember to take things home (e.g. homework, letters, PE kit and musical instruments). If a student is not attending an after-school activity they will be dismissed from their class at 3.30pm for Year 7 to Year 9 and at 4.20pm for Year 10 to Year 13 (Tuesday to Thursday). Students make their own way to the bus collection area as appropriate (where they will be checked before the buses depart). In the Senior School, parents do not need to collect their child after school and the teaching staff will not be required to dismiss them to a responsible adult at the end of the school day. However, students are not allowed to leave the College during the school day unless accompanied by an adult. The same procedures apply after extra-curricular activities which finish at 4.30pm or later. Parents and other nominated adults are still welcome to collect their children from school and should wear their IDs when entering the College premises.

Parents and Guardians will be provided with up to 3 IDs per family on receipt of the relevant photographs for free. Additional and/or replacement cards will be provided at a cost.

Late Arrivals and Collections Students who arrive after 8.20am should obtain a late pass from the Reception Administrator, which will then be handed by the student to their first subject teacher of the day. The Reception Administrator will ensure that the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; name is entered into the register. Any students who have not been collected by 4pm, or 5pm on activity days, should go to the School Office and ask the Administration Manager to contact their parents. No student should deliberately be left at school after 5pm unless they are part of an organised school activity. If you know you will be significantly late to collect your child, please call the School Office to inform them.

Changes in Collection Routines It is vital that parents inform the School Office in writing/via email if there are to be any changes to the normal collection routine. This is particularly important for bus children who will not ride the bus on a particular day, or wish to catch an earlier or later bus. Please inform the school of such changes by 12 noon for the afternoon trips. Parents who change their transport arrangements late in the day inevitably cause delays to the whole bus system and this should be avoided unless absolutely necessary.

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The Dulwich College Seoul curriculum provides a rich blend of academic, physical, social, artistic and cultural learning opportunities. It aims to inspire students both now and for their future lives. We want our students to enjoy their learning and the challenge it provides. The Senior School curriculum is rooted in subject disciplines. From Year 7 through to the IB Diploma programme, students study a broad range of specialist subjects from the broad areas of literature, languages, mathematics, sciences, humanities and the arts. This breadth is maintained throughout the school, though students from Year 10 can shape their options to allow a greater concentration on the subjects that most interest them. The curriculum extends well beyond the classroom including CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) opportunities, extra-curricular clubs, outdoor education and trips. Academically, there are opportunities for students to develop and explore their interests beyond the classroom curriculum through Academic Societies. Learner Profile As an IB World School, we seek to develop the ten attributes of the IB Learner Profile. The curriculum is reviewed and evaluated on a regular basis to ensure that it is providing an appropriate level of challenge for all students, takes into account the most recent research on teaching and learning and supports our mission to help students seize the possibilities of tomorrow.

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IB Diploma Programme (Year 12 and Year 13) All our students in Year 12 and Year 13 are expected to undertake the IB Diploma programme (IBDP). The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepares students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities. IB Diploma Programme students must choose one subject from each of the five groups (1 to 5), ensuring breadth of knowledge and understanding in their best language, additional language(s), the social sciences, the experimental sciences and mathematics. Students must also choose either an arts subject from group 6, or a second subject from Group 1 to Group 5. IBDP subjects can be taken at higher level or standard level. At least three and not more than four subjects are taken at higher level (240 teaching hours), while the other subjects are taken at standard level (150 teaching hours). Subjects currently offered at Dulwich College Seoul are:

Group 1 English Language and Literature Korean Literature

Group 2

Group 3

Group 4

Group 5

Group 6

French

History

Biology

Mathematics

Visual Arts

Spanish

Geography

Chemistry

Music

English B

Economics

Physics

Maths Studies

Mandarin

Theatre

Computer Science

In addition to disciplinary and interdisciplinary study, the Diploma Programme features three core elements that broaden students’ educational experience and challenge them to apply their knowledge and skills. •

The extended essay asks students to engage in independent research through an in-depth study of a question relating to one of the DP subjects they are studying.

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Theory of knowledge develops a coherent approach to learning that unifies the academic disciplines. In this course on critical thinking, students inquire into the nature of knowing and deepen their understanding of knowledge as a human construction.

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Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies throughout the Diploma Programme. Creativity encourages students to engage in the arts and creative thinking. Activity seeks to develop a healthy lifestyle through physical activity. Service with the community offers a vehicle for new learning with academic value. The three strands of CAS enhance students’ personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning.

Key Stage 4: IGCSE Programme (Year 10 and Year 11) The academic curriculum in Key Stage 4 is based on the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). At Dulwich College Seoul, we offer a full programme of IGCSEs that provides an excellent foundation for students moving on to the IB Diploma programme. All students take a core of: • • •

English and English Literature Mathematics Sciences

In addition to the core, students will select additional subjects from: Mandarin, Spanish, Korean (First Language), French, History, Geography, Economics, Computer Science, Drama, Art and Music. Students must include at least one Humanities subjects, Global Perspectives and one additional language in their programme. The IGCSE is externally assessed and moderated, allowing students and parents to have an externally verified set of grades at the end of Year 11. The content of IGCSE courses provides an excellent foundation for IB Diploma programme courses. In addition to the IGCSE programme, the curriculum at Key Stage 4 includes: • Physical Education (timetabled) • International Award (all students are expected to complete Bronze Award) • Co-curricular Activities, including Service • PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education)

Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) In Years 7-9, students study a broad range of subjects. In addition to these compulsory subjects, students may choose an additional foreign language.

Modern Foreign Languages (French and Spanish) The French and Spanish curricula are especially well designed to support students with little or no previous experience of the respective language. These subjects are therefore not suitable for native and fluent speakers. Students choose one of the above languages in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, unless they are receiving Extra English support. They are expected to stay with the same language during their time at DCSL.

Korean (First and Foreign Language) Korean students may select Korean as a first language. Those students who take it will be expected to continue through to the end of Year 9. They will then have the option to study First Language Korean at IGCSE level and through to the IB Diploma. For many of our Korean speaking students this provides a pathway to develop proficiency and confidence in their mother tongue not just in speaking but in reading and writing Korean formally. Korean as a foreign language is also available for students in Year 7 and Year 8.

Mandarin Mandarin is compulsory from Years 7 to 9, building on the Mandarin programme in the Primary School. The students are divided into two tracks of learning which are based on their existing ability. This ensures that each student joins the course best suited to their needs:

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Some students may take English as a Second Language if this is more appropriate to their level. Many of our students will take Mathematics and Further Pure Mathematics, leading to two IGCSEs. Coordinated Science covers all three natural sciences and counts for two IGCSE qualifications. Those students who wish to study three separate sciences are able to choose this as an alternative.

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1. Heritage and Pre-Heritage students are those who are native or near-native speakers and use the language in their daily lives. â&#x20AC;˘

Pre-Heritage - the course for learners who have mastered basic oral communication within the language and are now ready to further develop reading and writing skills. Students will build an appreciation of Chinese literature and Chinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultural heritage.

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Heritage - the course for students who have successfully mastered the skills from the Pre-Heritage group. It provides opportunities to practise the skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening and responding whilst using a more developed and enriched vocabulary. It will focus on summarising and analysing more challenging texts and writing for a specific purpose. Students will continue to build on their understanding and appreciation of China and its cultural heritage.

2. Non-Heritage students are those who are beginning or continuing to learn Mandarin as a foreign language. However, students from any background who have achieved high levels of proficiency in the language are eligible to join the Pre-Heritage and Heritage group. In any one year group, there are up to three separate classes operating to ensure that the language is studied at the correct level. The actual number of ability groups is dependent on the number of students in each year group.

Music Music is very important in the fostering of creative and teamwork skills within rehearsals and performances. Our students are required to think critically about the quality of the musical sounds they encounter in class and in their personal lives. This inspires students to be strong cultural arts patrons as they grow up. The students primarily focus on three areas within each unit of work: performing, composing and listening, and appraising. They will create pieces of music based on the skills learnt during a particular topic, rehearse with their group and perform for the class, with the audience practising active and critical listening in order to provide positive and constructive feedback. Apart from enjoying the rich and varied music curriculum, the students will have opportunities to join the College choir and music ensembles/bands, as well as having access to paid private instrumental lessons. The school also provides extensive performance opportunities for talented soloists, either in concerts, performances or as class-based rehearsals.

Physical Education All students must wear the correct kit for PE, which should then be taken home the same day for washing. Physical Education is a compulsory element of the curriculum. All students are expected to participate. If your child is unable to do PE they will require a letter explaining the reasons for their absence from the lesson. Use of Sporting Facilities In PE lessons certain standards of dress, movement, care of equipment and general attitudes toward the PE environment are required from all students. Many extra-curricular activities also involve the use of the gym and other PE areas and equipment.

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Students must change out of PE clothing at the end of each PE lesson. Students must take off their watches, earrings and other jewellery. Ear studs that cannot be removed will be taped. No student may take part in lessons/activities without the correct P.E. kit, including hats where appropriate. Students must treat the equipment with care and respect. Equipment will be counted out and counted back by the teacher, who will then ensure that all items are returned to the store. Students may only carry equipment under the supervision of the teacher. No food or drink is allowed inside the gym. Drinking water is provided.

Sports Events Each year the College hosts sports days for the Senior School students. All students are expected to join these important events unless ill. Each term the Senior School students compete in House Team competitions during activity times. Sporting fixtures against local and international schools - home, away and overseas - are held throughout the year for our representative teams.

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The following standards should be maintained at all times during PE lessons:

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Swimming Swimming is an important part of the school curriculum. It is excellent for general fitness and body control. It is also a skill that could save a life. As a compulsory element of the curriculum, all students are expected to participate. Students should bring their own towel, swim hat, goggles and costume. Safety is of paramount importance. Therefore, we ensure that all classes are supervised by trained PE teachers and lifeguards. If your child is unable to take part in a lesson, they will require a letter from their parents explaining the reasons for their absence.

PSHE Personal, Social and Health Education plays an important part in any school as it gives our students the confidence to make the most of their own potential and overcome the problems that they will encounter during their life journey. It also teaches them how to develop a healthy and safe lifestyle. Our students are also taught to value good relationships with others and respect differences between people, be they ethnic, social, religious or cultural, of gender or disability.

Philosophy Philosophy is also taught as part of the PSHE programme. The philosophical questions explored may be to do with issues of personal identity, justice, the nature of existence, language, time, what it means to be human, moral responsibility, free will and many others. Students are encouraged to develop their own thinking in these sessions and to listen to that of others whilst also encountering some key philosophical lines of thought. An acquaintance with philosophy provides helps our students develop autonomy and confidence as thinkers; the emphasis on the process of thinking and the quality of argument, rather than getting the ‘right’ answer helps them mature intellectually.

Dulwich College Success Programme Integrated into the PSHE curriculum in Key Stage 3 and then supplemented by more direct group and individual meetings with the Higher Education counsellor from Key Stage 4, the Success Programme is designed to assist students towards making the right decisions about Higher Education and ensuring they reach the College or University of their choice. The Success

Programme ensures that students are thinking about their future and getting the appropriate advice and support at each stage of the school from entering Year 7 to moving on to Higher Education in Year 13.

Higher Education Counselling The Dulwich College Success Programme ensures that all students have access to counselling throughout their time in the school. From Year 11 students and parents will have much more regular interviews with the counsellor to begin identifying pathways to college and to ensure that IB Diploma subject choices best support the ambitions of students. Through Years 12 and 13, students are guided through each necessary step to help them research, make choices and apply to universities and colleges around the world.

Extra English Extra English is taught to students who have been assessed as needing further support in English. Assessment takes place during the admission procedure and in the initial weeks of a student starting school. The purpose of the Extra English lessons is to assist students to reach a level of English at which they can operate confidently and successfully within the mainstream English lessons. The aims and objectives of Extra English are to: • • • • •

Deliver a flexible curriculum that provides the students with the level of English skills required to meet their academic and social needs Allow students to use English in a wide range of activities Prepare students for the demands of the IGCSE exam programme Facilitate the rapid integration of new students into the school community Ensure students are comfortable in an English speaking environment and are confident enough to be risk takers in the learning process.

The students receive their Extra English support lessons in lieu of the timetabled periods for Modern Foreign Languages (French/Spanish) or, in some cases, in lieu of Mandarin lessons, with an additional two lessons of support within the classroom each week if required. The Extra English teacher(s) works closely with the subject teachers to aid and support learning across the curriculum. The number of Extra English students in each year level is limited to 20% of the class maximum sizes.

Regular discussions are held with the form tutor, the Head of AEN and the Head of English to discuss the progress of each student. The students are assessed against a series of set language criteria to judge whether the student is able to work without Extra English support at their year level. Extra English tuition is reduced or discontinued when these levels are attained. The student will continue to be monitored closely by the class teacher to ensure that their level of achievement is maintained. Students exiting Extra English will be able to join the Modern Foreign Languages lessons.

Learning Support Dulwich College Seoul welcomes a great diversity of students, many of whom have different ethnic and linguistic backgrounds and some of whom have specific learning needs. We believe that such diversity enriches our school community. Our Learning Support Coordinator, who is also the Head of AEN, offers a system of support across the school, which is flexible and caters for the individual needs of identified students. Support may include: • • • •

Consultation and advice regarding appropriate strategies to meet specific learning needs Working collaboratively with the Tutors, subject teachers and parents to develop IEPs (Individual Education Plans) for identified students Developing resources to support students’ learning needs Supporting the needs of students who are deemed gifted and talented in one or more subject areas and require further challenge and enrichment in their learning.

Learning support may take place within the classroom or in the Learning Support room through individual or small group lessons. Many students begin their education at the school at a young age when learning or behavioural needs have not yet been identified or diagnosed. If students are subsequently identified with learning or behavioural needs, the school will actively seek to provide additional support for these students. However, the College may have to review their placement in the school in light of our ability to meet their needs, and will make recommendations for alternate schooling options if required.

We are unable to offer special educational services, such as psychotherapy and physical or occupational therapy, and we therefore cannot admit students with severe learning, language or behavioural needs.

The Use of English Students at Dulwich College are able to speak a wide range of languages other than English. Linguistic diversity is an enriching element in the life of the school but it can also be a source of division. English is the language that we all speak - the language of inclusion - and for this reason we must encourage all students, at all times, to speak in English, both in the classroom and around school.

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Criteria for Discontinuing Extra English

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Structure of the Day The Senior School lessons are 40 minutes long. Students move between lessons to the specialist teaching areas. The Senior School day begins at 8.15am and ends at 3.30pm for Year 7 to Year 9 and at 4.20pm for Year 10 to Year 13. The day is divided into 9 lessons which last 40 minutes each. There is short break in the morning of twenty minutes and fifty minutes lunch break during the second half of which, students may eat lunch in the Dining Hall.

Registration:

08.15

Lesson One: Lesson Two: Lesson Three: Lesson Four:

08.20 - 09.00 09.00 - 09.40 09.40 - 10.20 10.20 - 11.00

Morning Break:

11.00 - 11.20

Lesson Five: Lesson Six:

11.20 - 12.00 12.00 - 12.40

Lunch Break:

12.40 - 13.30

Lesson Seven: Lesson Eight: Lesson Nine:

13.30 - 14.10 14.10 - 14.50 14.50 - 15.30

Short Break:

15.30 - 15.40

Lesson Ten:

15.40 - 16.20

(end of lessons for Years 7-9)

(end of lessons for Years 10-13 from Tuesday to Thursday)

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Assemblies Assemblies are important occasions on which the whole school comes together. We hold Assemblies in the Senior School each Friday morning. They include contributions from students and teachers, sometimes with a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Thought for the Weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and sometimes with performances. Some Assemblies are dedicated to House events and competitions throughout the year. All Assemblies are a chance to see and to celebrate the achievements and successes of our students.

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Homework is an integral part of student learning. It enables students to consolidate, practise and develop the skills they have learnt in class in order to prepare them for subsequent lessons. Students should spend around 90 minutes on homework in Years 7 to 9, for a total of 7.5 hours per week. This expectation will increase to 120 minutes in Year 10 and Year 11. IB Diploma students should be completing around three hours of study per day with an additional three hours on the weekend, adding up to around 18 hours per week. This should be divided into around six hours work on SL subjects and ten hours work on HL subjects with time left over for work on TOK and Extended Essay. Failure to complete homework without due cause is dealt with under the Behaviour Management System. Students will be given a chance to make up the work but, if they do not complete it or, if there is a further occasion within the same half-term, a subject detention may be given. In these cases, the Head of Department will email parents to make them aware of the situation. Repeated misconduct will be referred to the relevant Assistant Head and a school detention may be given and parents may be invited into school for a discussion. Please see the Behaviour Management Procedures outlined in the pastoral section of this handbook for further information. As part of our educational ethos, we want our students develop a balanced life and this is taken into account in our homework allocation. It is often counter-productive for students to attend additional classes or have tuition outside of school, if this prevents them from giving their school work sufficient attention or leads them to be too tired to work efficiently in the classroom the following day. In such cases, we will inform the parents of our concerns.

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ICT Code of Conduct

Bring Your Own Device (B.Y.O.D.)

Use of technology is an integral part of the learning experience of students at the College.

Purpose:

When using any ICT resources in the College all students and parents must sign and abide by the College’s Acceptable Use Policy, the main points of which are summarized below: 1. All students should treat the computer systems and services with due care and seek to maintain them in the best condition possible. 2. Hardware should not be attached to any part of the school network without prior consultation with the IT manager. 3. The services provided by the school network should not be used to gain access to illegal or other materials that may be deemed unsuitable for a school environment. 4. All use of electronic communication should uphold the school’s high moral and ethical standards. No material may be transmitted that would bring the school’s name into disrepute. 5. All school computers are subject to the DCSL ICT Policy. Personal machines should not be used for running personal network applications on the school network, without prior consent from the IT Manager. 6. Hardware should only be modified or removed after consultation with the IT manager. 7. Software should not be installed onto a school computer without prior consultation with the IT manager. 8. Students should not disclose their passwords to other children. Students should be aware that the network is monitored and that inappropriate items, excessive files or traffic will be investigated. DCSL has installed screening and monitoring systems that will block any unsuitable content from the school computers and report any misuse to the Head of School.

Many students’ lives today are filled with media that gives them mobile access to information and resources twenty-four-seven. Outside school, students are free to pursue their interest in their own way and at their own pace. The opportunities are limitless, borderless, and instantaneous. In an effort to put students at the centre and empower them to take control of their own learning, the College will allow students to use personal technology devices. Students wishing to participate must follow the responsibilities stated in the BYOD Acceptable Use Policy as well as the following guidelines. Device Types: For the purpose of this program, the word “device” means a privately owned wireless and/or portable electronic piece of equipment that includes laptops, netbooks and tablets or slates (A tablet or slate must come with a physical keyboard which the device may be connected to - onscreen keyboard is not considered sufficient). The device needs to be able to access the following software: • • •

Google apps (Documents, Spreadsheets and Presentations) Gmail Google Drive

At this current time, cell phones (Smart phone, Blackberry, iPhone, Android, or other phone with similar capabilities) are not deemed appropriate. Guidelines: 1. Any student who wishes to use a personally owned electronic device within the bounds of the College campus must ensure that they and one of their parents/guardians read the Acceptable Use Policy and sign and date this agreement. 2. The student takes full responsibility for his or her device and keeps it with himself or herself at all times or locked away. Whilst the College provides lockable lockers, it is not responsible for the security of the device. 3. The student is responsible for the proper care of their personal device, including any costs of repair, replacement or any modifications needed to use the device at school.

5. Violations of any College policies, administrative procedures or school rules involving a student’s personally owned device may result in the loss of use of the device in school and/or disciplinary action. 6. The student complies with teachers’ request to shut down the computer or close the screen or put the device away. 7. Personal devices shall be charged prior to bringing it to school and shall be capable of running off its own battery while at school. 8. The student may not use the devices to record, transmit or post photos or video of a person or persons on campus unless directed to do so and under supervision from a teacher. Nor can any images or video recorded at school be transmitted or posted at any time without the express permission of a teacher. 9. The student should only use their device to access relevant files, programmes and/or applications. 10. The student will use the assigned wireless network. Use of 3G and 4G wireless connections is not allowed. All students must abide by the above Agreement, BYOD Acceptable Use Policy and Guidelines. Any violation of the above may result in the loss of network access and/ or BYOD privileges as well as other disciplinary action.

The Senior School Library The Library is accessible from Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 5pm and is situated on the 4th floor of the school. The Librarian or the Library Assistant is able to give advice and help to students, parents and teachers. They supervise the use of the Library at lunchtimes and during extra-curricular activities. The Library caters for all Senior School students and it is a busy, well-used facility. Teachers use a booking system when taking their classes into the Library and the regular borrowing of books is strongly encouraged. Senior School students are encouraged to regularly visit the Library which is supervised by the Librarian at Senior School break and lunchtimes. The Librarian is available to provide support with book choice and research skills.

Borrowing Privileges Students may borrow four books at a time, for up to two weeks. Parents may borrow one book at a time, for up to one week. All books may be renewed. We do not charge fines for overdue books. Overdue notices from the Library will be sent twice by email directly to parents. These overdue notices will inform parents that resources are already overdue. If overdue resources are not returned within one month after the second notice, they will be invoiced and parents will have to pay for the charged amount. The school will credit the amount paid on the parents’ account if lost resources are found within six weeks after they have been invoiced.

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4. The College reserves the right to inspect a student’s personal device if there is reason to believe that the student has violated College policies, BYOD Acceptable Use Policy, administrative procedures, school rules or has engaged in other misconduct while using their personal device.

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Activites: ECAS and CAS Senior School Activities take place throughout the week after school, on the weekend and on Friday afternoons. 1) ECAs (Extra-Curricular Activities) take place after 3.30pm and at the weekends. ECAs are voluntary arts groups, clubs, adventurous activities and sports squads in which we hope all students will participate. 2) CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) takes place on Friday afternoons. Students must select from a range of opportunities in the Arts, Physical Activity and Service. Over the course of their school career, students should seek a balance of these three areas; in their final two years (IB Diploma) it is obligatory to do so. Some CAS activities take place off-site, and may involve a small cost. The Activities schedule describing all ECAs and CAS available will be shared early in the term with students and parents. There is an Activities Fair at the start of the year for students to consider and discuss their options. Generally students will change activities each term, to achieve a balance of interests. Activities outside the classroom are a vital part of College life and all students are expected to participate. The IB philosophy of CAS (Creativity, Activity and Service) is embraced from Year 7. Each term, students are able to choose from a range of activities that take place after school, at lunchtimes and on Friday afternoons, including Music Concert Band, Model United Nations, Robotics, Debating, Dance, amongst many others. Community service opportunities are also available to all students. From Year 10 all students are expected to participate in the International Award programme at least to the completion of Bronze level.

There is evidence students have:

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Tried themselves out in new ways

Students have undertaken new challenges, adopted new roles or developed a new skill

Shown commitment and resilience

Students have shown active commitment to an activity over a period of at least a term. Students have encountered setbacks or challenges and persevered. (At some point in KS3 and KS4, a year-long commitment must be demonstrated).

Identified their strengths and areas for growth

Students reflect on their experiences and see themselves as individuals with various skills and abilities, of which some are more developed than others.

Worked collaboratively

Students have worked with others and can discuss the benefits and challenges of collaboration.

Planned and initiated activities

Students have taken an activity from an initial idea, through the planning stages, to implementation and evaluation. (At least once per Key Stage)

Helped to improve the lives of others

Students have helped others either in their school community, the wider community or globally. They have reached out and engaged beyond their immediate friends and family.

Engaged with issues of global significance (for Y10 and above)

Students engaged with global issues and demonstrated an ability to address from global, national and local perspective.

Students are not expected meet every objective each year but they should have evidence for all categories by the end of each Key Stage. The outcomes are based on the IB Diploma programme CAS Learning outcomes and therefore students become accustomed to the CAS philosophy and processes before beginning the Diploma programme. Specific afternoons will be used for school squad training and in order to ensure quality training for our College teams. These sessions may finish after 4.45pm or later, in which case parents will need to provide transport home for their child. Sports fixtures will usually take place on Fridays and Saturdays, but this is subject to change. We also have additional paid activities (e.g. instrumental lessons, swimming etc.) on different afternoons during the week and weekends. Students sign up online for activities at the beginning of the first term or at the end of the first and second terms to select their activity choices. Students will then be allocated to activities and final activity details to be returned to the students and parents via the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Tutors. Details of starting dates will be issued to the students at the start of term. Please note that until after school activities start on Monday 11 September, Year 7 - Year 9 students will be dismissed at 3.30pm each day, and Year 10 - Year 13 dismissed at 4.20pm unless stated otherwise.

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Each term, students will work with their tutor to ensure they have a balance range of CAS activities. Tutors help students plan their activities and to live a full and balanced life both in and out of school. Students reflect on their activities at regular intervals, evaluating their experiences with reference to the CAS Learning Outcomes which are:

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Assessment and Reporting Assessment Assessment of student response is fundamental to good learning and teaching. Assessment takes place both formally and informally. Most assessment is formative which means that judgements are being made about the quality of a student’s response which can then be used to shape and improve the student’s competence and future performance. Fundamental to good formative assessment is clear communication of learning objectives and success criteria not just in descriptive form but by providing examples to students of what mastery looks like. Students must know what is expected of them and become increasingly skilled at evaluating their own work and measuring against a clearly communicated standard. Formative assessment must lead to high quality feedback. Information about how successful a student is and what they can to improve is communicated regularly both orally and in writing. The school also recognises the importance of summative assessment. There is a school examination week in Term 3 each year. In addition, subject departments will assess students periodically at the end of a unit of work to summarize the student’s achievement.

Reporting We report formally on student progress to parents and students through a combination of written reports and conferences. Tutor reports contain grades for each subject and a written comment from the tutor. Subject reports include grades and full written comments from each teacher. In addition to reports, parents will also have the opportunity to discuss their child’s progress with teachers and tutors periodically through the year. Details for each year group can be found on the Reporting calendar.

Grading Grades appear on published reports three times a year. Students receive separate grades for each subject. In Years 7 and Year 8, students are graded with a descriptor: Year 7 and Year 8 Significantly above expectations Above expectations Meeting expectations Developing Support required

Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11 A* A B C D

E F G In Year 12 and Year 13, students are graded on a scale from 7-1with 7 being the highest. This is the grading system for the IB Diploma: Year 12 and Year 13 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 From Year 10 through to Year 13 when students are working towards public examinations, students are given a report grade and a tracking grade. The tracking grade indicates what grade the student is ‘on track’ for at the end of the course, based on their current performance and potential. The tracking grade is the grade that will appear on transcripts for college and university applications.

Approach to Learning Throughout the Senior School we support students in developing their Approaches to Learning which are which will also be reported on. The Approaches to Learning are: •

Thinking skills

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Communication skills

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Social skills

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Self-management skills

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Research skills

These will be graded on a scale of: Excellent Good Developing Support Required

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In Year 9, Year 10 and Year 11, students are graded on a scale from A* to G. This is the grading system for IGCSE:

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Senior School Reporting Calendar 2017-18 Year

August

September

October

November

December

Information Evening (21st)

Parent-Tutor Conference (28th)

Tutor Report (13th )

Information Evening (21st)

Parent-Tutor Conference (28th)

Tutor Report (13th )

Information Evening (21st)

Path to College (1st)

Tutor Report (13th )

Information Evening (21st)

Parent Teacher Conference (27th)

Tutor Report (13th )

Information Evening (21st)

Parent Teacher Conference (23rd)

Grade Report ParentConfer

Parent Teacher Conference (27th) Parent Teacher Conference (23rd)

Tutor Report (13th )

Grade Report ParentConfer

t and -Teacher rence (29th)

February Parent Teacher Conference (26th)

March

April

May

June

Tutor Report (28th)

Subject Report (28th)

Subject Report (20th)

Parent Teacher Conference (19th)

School Exams

Subject Report (20th)

Tutor Report (28th)

School Exams

Subject Report (20th)

Subject Report (28th)

School Exams

Parent-Tutor Conference (19th)

Subject Report (28th)

IGCSE Exams

Subject Report (28th)

Exam Grades (26th)

Parent-Tutor Conference (19th)

Subject Report (28th)

IB Exams

July

IB Results (6th)

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anuary

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Academic Honesty In keeping with the values of our Code of Conduct, we expect all our students to act with honesty and integrity in completing their academic work. As a school, we support students in this by ensuring they have develop a strong awareness of what it means to be academically honest and that they acquire the practical skills such as citing sources and referencing that can help them stay honest. Academic misconduct most commonly involves plagiarism of the words, work or ideas of another, collusion (sharing your work with another which they then claim as their own) and misconduct in examinations or tests. The full College Academic Honesty Policy may be obtained from the website and it should be read in conjunction with the Behaviour Management Policy. Cases of academic misconduct are taken very seriously. In cases involving assessments by an external body such as IGCSE and the IB Diploma programme, academic misconduct can lead to the decision to withhold an award from a student. Before involvement in any public examinations or assessments, students and parents are fully briefed on regulations by the Examinations Officer and the IB Diploma Coordinator. All students are required to read and sign the Academic Honesty agreement at the beginning of each academic year.

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Pastoral Care in the Senior School Our goal for all students is that they discover, develop and fulfil their potential both academically and personally. Strong pastoral structures support students in this process. Although rules and sanctions are in place, our emphasis is on supporting and guiding students to become caring, principled individuals who act at all times with a strong sense of integrity. The pastoral structures in the school help: • • • • • •

Students set appropriately challenging academic goals Maintain a safe and nurturing environment for all students Provide opportunities for student involvement, commitment and responsibility Maintain regular communication among teachers and parents Provide personal development programmes that focus on problem solving, conflict resolution, self-esteem, shared responsibility, and respect for the rights of others Provide a fair and consistently enforced system of discipline and sanctions.

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The Tutor System

Stage 1

Every student in the Senior School belongs to a Tutor Group. Students go to their Tutor Room every morning for registration. The Tutor’s role is to have the overview of the student both academically and pastorally. The Tutor is the first point of contact for parents and will be the main point of contact should any staff have concerns about a student. The Tutor has access to all information recorded on SIMS by members of staff about the students in their Tutor Group. They will write a general overview comment about each student on written reports and will spend time every term speaking to students individually about their progress in the school. If students have questions or concerns about any aspect of school life, the Tutor is the person they will ordinarily speak to first.

As a basic principle of behaviour management students should be given a second chance so, in many cases, the student will be made to understand that their behaviour falls below the expected standard and given the opportunity to rectify the situation. If the behaviour is repeated then, at this stage, a sanction may be imposed by the teacher in consultation with the Head of Department and Tutor. This may include a lunchtime detention. All behaviour incidents are recorded on the school management information system (SIMS) and, in the event of a sanction, parents will be emailed by the tutor or the relevant Head of Department.

Learning to Live Together We all have a role to play in ensuring that our school community is a place where everyone feels safe, valued and welcome. To guide students we have a simple code of conduct: • • • • • • •

Be kind and caring Be honest and trustworthy Be courteous - good manners are important! Welcome others and seek to include them Treat others as you would wish to be treated Take responsibility for your own speech and actions Seek opportunities to make a positive difference in the lives of others and your community

Behaviour Management Procedures Where behaviour falls below that which is expected, the situation will be dealt with initially by the teacher who observes it. All teachers have a responsibility to manage behaviour to ensure that the school’s expectations are promoted and inappropriate behaviour is dealt with promptly and appropriately. There are four main stages in the management of behaviour. Most incidents will be dealt with initially at Stage 1 of the procedure and will only move through Stage 1 and to Stage 2 if the poor behaviour continues or is repeated. Some incidents may be considered serious enough to move straight to Stage 2 or Stage 3. Examples of these are given below.

Stage 2 In cases of more serious incidents or, where there is a pattern of continuing poor behaviour, the relevant Assistant Head will speak to the student and discuss possible options with relevant teachers. Parents may be asked to come in to speak with the Assistant Head. Possible sanctions at this stage include school detention (one hour after school), internal suspension (isolated during the school day), being placed ‘on report’ for a specified period of time, or a combination of these. In all cases, incidents and sanctions will be recorded on SIMS and parents will be informed. Stage 3 Incidents deemed sufficiently serious or repeated behaviour issues that have not been resolved after Stage 2 sanctions will be dealt with by the Head of Senior School in consultation with the Head of College. Sanctions may include being placed in Saturday morning detention, a meeting with parents at which an ‘Agreement and Formal Warning’ may be discussed and signed or external suspension from school for a period of time. In all such cases, parents will be invited in for a discussion. Stage 4 For very serious cases or when behaviour persistently falls below expectations despite action at Stage 3, the Head of Senior School refers the matter to the Head of College. At this Stage, parents will be called in for a meeting with the Head of College and sanctions may include being asked to leave the school or expulsion.

DCSL values above all else the physical, emotional and moral well-being of our students. Any form of bullying, whether verbal, mental, by text, on the internet or physical is not tolerated. All incidents of bullying are immediately investigated and are dealt with in line with the procedures outlined above. Further details can be obtained from our ‘Anti-Bullying’ policy posted at the Parent Portal.

Safeguarding The most important aspect of any school is to ensure the well-being and safety of our students. Dulwich College Seoul demands high standards in this respect and provides a nurturing and protective environment which allows our students to maximise all aspects of their learning potential. The concept of safeguarding is comprised of three main strands: • • •

Background checks on all staff working at the College Child protection policies Provision of safe and healthy facilities

Schools should remain constantly vigilant in all the above areas and be regularly monitoring and updating its policies. Therefore, the Dulwich Colleges receive external audits and ongoing staff training in these areas. All staff working at DCSL, and long-term volunteers, are required to have a rigorous set of background checks before they can work in the school. For foreign nationals this includes identity checks (passport), original copies of their academic qualifications and criminal record checks from their current country of residence and their home country. If they are British nationals, or are working in the UK, we use Dulwich College London to obtain the Enhanced (with lists) Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service for each teacher. This is the highest level criminal record check available in the UK for adults working with young people. Before this process starts, we obviously conduct interviews, obtain at least two professional/character references and follow this up with a phone reference to a teacher’s current Principal or Headmaster. Our local staff undergo a similar series of checks. We also require references and criminal record checks for our contracted staff in security, the kitchen, the cleaners and staff on the buses. Our Safeguarding Framework outlines the procedures that the school uses to safeguard our students from any psychological or physical abuse/ill treatment either

at school or elsewhere in the community. The policy is a detailed document which includes advice on how to recognise children at risk and the procedures to follow if there are any suspected concerns regarding their safety. Regarding the physical environment, the College has regular health and safety ‘walkabouts’ to check that the school site remains safe. Our Operations team respond swiftly to any required repairs and are proactive in spotting any potential problems. The Nurse is also involved in this process by maintaining up-to-date records of any illnesses or injuries happening on the site which are regularly checked by our Director of Business Administration. The College has a Safeguarding working party which reviews all the above areas, particularly Child Protection. The Designated Senior Person who leads this committee is Mr David Gormley (David. Gormley@ dulwich-seoul.kr), who works closely with the Headmaster and staff to provide the best levels of safety for our students. Any parents who have a child protection concern are welcome to contact Mr Gormley directly in complete confidence. In his absence, the Deputy Designated Senior Person, Ms Sarah Harrison (Sarah.Harrison@ dulwich-seoul.kr) or the Headmaster, can be contacted. Please read the full Safeguarding Framework which is in the Parent Portal on the College website, as well as the notices at the College entrances. These explain how the College encourages all staff, parents and visitors to report any safeguarding concerns that they may have.

Social Areas and Out of Bounds When not in lessons, Senior school students have access to the break out areas on the fourth and fifth floors, the Senior Library, the fifth floor roof garden and the rooftop basketball court. During the first half of their lunch break, students have access to the Astro. The following areas are out of bounds to students unless accompanied by an adult: • • • • •

Parking area behind the gymnasium and any other car parking areas Second floor veranda Elevator Foundation Stage playground or school field for KS1/KS2 students Any space beyond fenced or gated areas within

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Anti-Bullying Policy

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the perimeter walls Any areas outside of the College boundaries The School Coffee Shop for students below IB

Students should not leave the school site without permission during the school day and must wait until they are dismissed by the staff to their parents or another designated adult during this time. Students should not leave the building during the day without ensuring Reception is aware of when they leave. This is very important in case of a fire alarm. Sixth form students are allowed to leave site but must sign out at Reception. On the school buses students should remain seated at all times wearing their seat belts and follow the bus monitor’s instructions.

Around School: •

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School Rules In the Classroom: Students must have respect for the school as a place of learning; they should behave in such a way as to make it as easy as possible for every student to learn and for every teacher to teach. Specifically, this means: • •

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Arrive promptly to all lessons. Line-up in a quiet, orderly manner outside the classroom until invited to enter by the classroom teacher. Be prepared for learning with all books and equipment to complete the lesson. Display courtesy and respect for the teaching and learning of others. Complete work to the best of their ability. Adhere to all deadlines for completion of work. Pack away all books and materials when told to do so. Leave the room when told to do so by the classroom teacher. Obey teacher instructions on the use of electronic devices during lessons. Approach a teacher as soon as possible if you need further support or help. Following any absence, make up missed work as soon as possible. Adhere to the school’s Academic Honesty Policy

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Uniform must be worn correctly at all times. Students are expected to wear the correct uniform at all times, whilst inside the school buildings and when representing DCSL. A full list of the DCSL expectations for uniform is published on the DCSL website. Always seek to include rather than exclude others; this includes communicating throughout the school day in our common language which is English. Ensure the use of electronic devices is in accordance with the school’s Acceptable Use Policy. Uphold the Code of Conduct at all times. Move around school quietly, safely and with consideration for others. Students must respect the environment and fabric of the school. To support the safe and timely flow of pedestrian traffic, students will walk on the left-hand side of corridors and stairways. Eating is only permitted inside the cafeteria, the common areas or outside. Chewing gum is not permitted in school. Bags, books and other items must be safely stored in a locker. Items left on the floor, on top of lockers or elsewhere will be removed to lost property.

Actions that can cause harm: As the safety of all is our highest priority, the following actions will be taken very seriously and could lead to temporary or permanent exclusion from the school: • • • • •

The use or possession of drugs, alcohol, solvents or tobacco is strictly forbidden. They should not be brought into school for any reason. Bullying or physical aggression towards another student or member of staff is never acceptable Use of the internet inappropriately to access violent, pornographic, prejudicial or inciteful material. Use of the internet to spread malicious gossip or for the purposes of harassment or bullying. The following items are not allowed in school at any time:

- Matches or lighters - Knives or any other type of weapon - Explosive devices - Pornography - Any racist, sexist or prejudiced material of any kind - Music or videos where the age limit is older than the possessor

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The House System Students are allocated to one of four Houses. Houses provide an affiliation for students which runs vertically across the school; in House events and activities, students come together across the year groups. The Houses are an integral part of College life and: • • • • •

Are a focus for school competition Allow classroom rewards in all areas of the curriculum Provide a source of collegiality Develop group identity and a sense of belonging Offer an opportunity for the older students to lead and mentor the younger ones

At DCSL we seek to reward positive behaviour and good work with a system of House points. Points are tallied each week and are counted towards the end-of-year House Cup. Throughout the year, there are House events and competitions which also contribute to the House points total. These include sport events but also House Quiz, House Debating, House Performance and others. Whatever their talents and interests, all students should have the opportunity to represent their House at some point during the year. The House with the most Merits at the end of the year wins the Senior School House Cup.

All members of the teaching staff are allocated to a House. The four Houses are named for four individuals who are associated with our Dulwich heritage, or our Korean home and who, through their actions exemplify some of the key Dulwich character traits.

They are:

Alleyn

Seacole

named after Edward Alleyn, who founded Dulwich College in London on 21 June 1619, with letters patent from King James I: a splendid document with the Great Seal of England. Alleyn, who lived from 1566 to 1626, was an actor and an entrepreneur in the world of Elizabethan and Jacobean entertainment, a colourful and famous figure of his day. He was called ‘inimitable’ and ‘the best of actors’ by his contemporaries. Alleyn tried to retire in 1598, only to be requested to return to the stage by Queen Elizabeth herself. He finally retired in 1604 and founded Dulwich College in London, so beginning the Dulwich journey.

named after Mary Seacole, otherwise known as Mary Jane Grant. Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1805, she is best known for her involvement in the Crimean War. After traveling to London as a volunteer nurse, she asked to be sent as an army assistant to Crimea, but was not included in Florence Nightingale’s party. Instead of giving up, she borrowed money to make the 6,500 km journey on her own. This resolution in the face of adversity is what helped Mary Seacole make such a lasting impression in history. She had dedicated her life to helping wounded soldiers, and today she is honoured for her bravery and medical skills.

House Colour - Purple Head of House: Mr David Jewitt

House Colour - Blue Head of House: Mr John Allen

Shackleton

Sejong

named after Sir Ernest Shackleton. He was born in 1874 and was educated at Dulwich College in London. He became one of Britain’s greatest explorers and in all his journeys he never lost a man, achieving immortality when he tried to cross the South Polar continent from sea to sea. In 1915 his ship, Endurance, was crushed in the ice. He led his men to Elephant Island, leaving them to shelter under two lifeboats before sailing to South Georgia in a small open boat. He returned by ship to savehis comrades, having survived over two weeks in the worst conditions in the world. He died of a heart attack in South Georgia in 1922.

named after Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty of Korea. During his reign, he helped advance scientific technology, such as creating a farmer’s handbook to improve his kingdom’s agriculture. In addition, he had a great literary influence over his period. His many personal writings, such as Songs of Flying Dragons, are still famous to this day. One of his most famous legacies is the creation of the ‘hangeul’ the native phonetic alphabet system for the Korean language. The widespread influence of his reign left a deep impression on the rest of Korea’s history.

House Colour - Green Head of House: Ms Amanda Edelhart

House Colour - Red Head of House: Ms Joanne Kim

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Each House is allocated a week in the school calendar as their Charity and Action week. The House will organise activities and events to raise money for the selected charity during their designated week. For each House a student House Captain and House Representatives will be appointed. In this way, the House system contributes to student leadership opportunities throughout the school.

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Educational Trips

Educational Visits At Dulwich College Seoul, we believe in the importance of experiential learning. Educational Visits and trips provide students with opportunities to try themselves out in new ways and in new environments. They are important for strengthening the bonds between students, gaining self-confidence and for developing collaborative and problem-solving skills. All of our students have the opportunity to participate in Educational Visits. Each Year Group has a planned residential visit either in Korea or abroad, generally taking place in the first half of Term One. Year 12 students have a week out of school for their CAS trip in June. In addition to the Year Group residential there are a number of other trips throughout the year, linked to subjects, such as Drama and to activities, such as Model United Nations, Maths and Music competitions. Before any trip or Educational Visit takes place, there will be an information meeting for parents and an opportunity to ask questions. Parents are strongly encouraged to attend these meetings. Before going on trips, students must sign the Code of Conduct. Behaviour expectations for educational trips and visits, including those relating to acceptable use of technology are the same as when in school. Please note the College does not profit from trip costs and all teacher costs for trips and Educational Visits are met by the College.

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Parental Support What can parents do to support their child at Dulwich? Simple things like showing an interest and being encouraging can make a big difference to how young people feel about school. It can give them the confidence to try out new skills and ideas and learn from mistakes without feeling discouraged. Parents can: • • • • • • • • •

Show an interest in their child’s work Talk about the school day Use the Student Planner and the SIMS Homework module Attend parent-teacher meetings Discuss homework tasks with their child Help students organise their time and paperwork Make sure they attend school on a regular basis Find them a quiet place to study in the home environment Ensure children get enough sleep each night and eat a healthy diet

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Uniform Policy

Looking smart is important at Dulwich College. We encourage the children to take a pride in their appearance and have high expectations and standards. All students at Dulwich are required to wear the school uniform. There is a different uniform for warm and cold weather, and students should adhere to seasonal requirements. A common Dulwich College school uniform code has now been agreed across all of our schools in Asia. Details of the uniform and pictures have been posted in the Parent Portal of the College website. Students are required to wear full school uniform for summer weather, as of Thursday 17 August. The Best Dressed uniform (Blazer and Tartan Kilt - Girls) will continue to be worn in the Junior School every Friday from 18 August onwards. You can help us by ensuring that the children have the correct school uniform from the School Shop and checking that fashion items do not creep in, particularly undergarments such as T-shirts and leggings which can be seen over the school uniform. If in doubt, please ask your child’s teacher. Shoes have caused some anxiety for both parents and the school. We have to insist for reasons of health and safety, that the children wear appropriate shoes for school. This means no trainers, heels, sling backs or wedged shoes. Again, please ask if you require clarification.

General Appearance • • • • • • •

Clothing must be clean and presentable. Shirts and blouses must be tucked into shorts, trousers or skirts/skorts. Hats should be worn outside at all times, according to seasonal requirements, with the exception of sports activities when this is not practical. School shoes must be plain black leather - no boots or training shoes. Hair must be clean, neat and presentable. Girls must keep long hair tied back when in school. Boys’ hair must be short and tidy. Students must not wear wear jewellery, including friendship bracelets. Exceptions are watches, small necklaces of a religious nature and stud earrings. Stud earrings should not be worn on PE days. If they cannot be removed they will need to be covered with tape. Students must not wear any make-up, which includes nail polish, or hair beads. The only exceptions are for a show or performance.

Senior School (Year 7 to Year 11) Daily Uniform

Girls

Boys

Summer Tartan kilt or grey trousers/shorts

Winter Tartan kilt or grey trousers

White blouse, short-sleeved Tie

White blouse, long-sleeved Tie

Navy blue blazer (Best Dress)

Navy blue blazer

Grey socks

Grey tights/Grey knee length socks

Black polished shoes Navy hair accessories

Navy cardigan (with crest) - optional Summer

Navy cardigan (with crest) - optional Winter/Best Dress Uniform

Grey trousers or shorts

Grey trousers

White shirt, short-sleeved

White shirt, long sleeved

Tie

Navy blue blazer (Best Dress)

Navy blue blazer

Grey socks

Black polished shoes

Navy sweater (with crest) - optional

During the hotter months the students are encouraged to wear a cap/hat. This is not compulsory in the Senior School, but if worn, should be the College cap/hat. ‘Hoodies’ (including Dulwich branded trip hoodies) should not be worn as school uniform during the day. If cold, students should wear their shirt with a jumper/cardigan and/or the blazer.

Senior School Year 12 and Year 13 Dress Code Boys

Girls

Dark coloured business suit

Collared shirt and tie

Shirt/blouse

V-neck sweater or cardigan

Plain socks

Plain socks or tights

Smart brown or black shoes

Smart, closed toe shoes

Although students in Year 12 and Year 13 are not required to wear school uniform, their dress should be smart and appropriate for a working environment. Choice of colour and cut should not invite comment. As a general rule, students should be dressed so that they could welcome guests to the school or attend a formal interview. Where Year 12 and Year 13 students’ dress falls below these standards, they may be asked to leave school and change.

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Dulwich College Senior School Uniform

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Shirts and blouses are essentially long-sleeved in the winter and short-sleeved in the summer. However, they may be interchanged as the weather dictates. All shirts and blouses should be worn inside the short or skirts. At no point should students attempt to shorten the length of the skirts or unnecessarily amend the natural fit of any other item of uniform. Ties should be correctly worn close to the collar. Any consistent or blatant disregard of the uniform policy will see students receiving sanctions or being sent home. The PE Uniform consists of a tracksuit (top and bottom), a PE shirt and shorts. The House Uniform consists of a T-shirt and shorts in their House colours. A school hat is also a recommended part of the uniform and they are available in different styles. Please note the times of specialist lessons and remind your child to pack the appropriate kit for each day at school. We encourage all students to take care of their own personal possessions. Your support at home is greatly appreciated. From time to time we have an optional Non-Uniform Day, usually 1-2 times per term. The dates are published in the calendar and in the weekly College Newsletter. On these days the students are allowed to wear their own clothes if they make a small donation to charity; we recommend approximately 2000-3000 KRW. Non-uniform days are not fancy dress days. Students may be casually dressed but they should be smart in appearance. Rules regarding make-up and jewelry remain in force on these days.

Marking of Items Brought to School It is essential that important items, especially those likely to be misplaced or lost, are marked with your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name and Student Key (this identification number can be found on the invoice for school fees). All clothing, including hats, footwear, sports gear, swimming kits, kit bags and school bags, should be marked.

Sun Safety For the safety of your child we strongly encourage the students to wear sunhats and to either bring sunscreen to be applied at school or apply it at home before coming to school during hot weather.

Attendance

Leaving School before the End of the School Day

The school year in 2017-2018 is 181 days long. The teaching days are full and intensive. It is therefore important for attendance to be as near to 100% as possible. We would ask for your support in trying to achieve this. Should your son or daughter be unable to attend classes please call the school, as well as sending a sick note or medical certificate (for absences of more than 3 days) when your child returns to school. Obviously if your child is ill you must keep them at home. A child with a high temperature, diarrhea or sickness should not be at school. They should stay at home for at least 24 hours after the symptoms have disappeared. In practice this means that children who go home early from school due to the above illnesses should not return the next day.

Students who need to leave school before the end of the school day must check out with the Reception Administrator, who will ensure they are collected by a responsible adult or have permission (sent by email or conveyed via a phone call to the Reception) to leave unattended.

If there is another special reason why your son or daughter needs to be absent from school, please submit your request in writing, with as much notice as possible, to the Tutor, who will refer this to the Head of Senior School. Please clearly state the reason for the request. At Dulwich College Seoul we teach until the very end of term. It is not in your son or daughterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interest to try to cut short the term.

Punctuality

Nut Allergies DCSL is a nut-free campus. Parents must take this into account when bringing in any food for morning snack, lunches, class parties/theme days or birthday cakes, as there are children at DCSL who have potentially fatal reactions to nuts. All birthday cakes (or other such sweets) must first be sent to the Nurse so that she can check for the presence of nuts.

Emergency Communication Should exceptionally severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances make it unsafe for the children to attend classes, information will be posted on the website and parents will be notified by text and email.

Lost Property

Arriving late at school is unsettling for all children and staff. Please ensure that your child arrives in plenty of time for the beginning of the school day. Students arriving after registration will be marked as late. Please help your child to be on time.

All unnamed items are kept in the lost property baskets just outside the College Lobby. Unclaimed lost property is only kept for one month. After this date all unclaimed property will be donated to charity, although any items with a Dulwich crest, if in good condition, will be stored for inclusion in a second hand uniform sale. Items not suitable for sale will be destroyed.

If your child arrives late they will be given a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;late passâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; by a member of our Support Staff at the Reception Desk. Please co-operate with these procedures to ensure that our daily attendance records are accurately maintained for health and safety purposes.

Insurance Students are encouraged to be responsible for all their personal possessions. The College does not insure the personal property of students and if parents are concerned it is recommended that they ensure such effects are covered by their own insurance policies.

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College Procedures and Policies

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Items to Bring to School All students will need a school bag for their belongings, which are available to purchase in the College Shop. A water-proof bag or wallet is also required for carrying their school books. Senior School students require a pencil case with the following items: • • • • • • •

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Standard and coloured pencils Pens Pencil sharpener Eraser Glue stick Ruler (30cm), compasses and protractor Scientific Calculator: Casio fx-85ES calculator or its equivalent model for Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 students; Year 10 and Year 11 students will be advised of what calculator to buy at the start of the academic year in August. Year 12 and Year 13 students require a Graphical Display Calculator (GDC) and the Maths Department will give advice on make and model. Water bottle (the children can fill this at school)

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Apron for Art (the school will provide aprons, but you may wish to bring your own). Combination padlock for the locker

Senior School students are asked to bring their personal laptops to school, but they remain the sole responsibility of the student and must be stored away in lockers when not being used by the student. Senior School students are allowed to bring mobile phones and music players to school if they wish, but they must be safely stored in the student’s locker and not be used during the school day at any time. They will be confiscated if they are seen by a member of staff. A bilingual electronic dictionary is permitted, although teachers will encourage these to be used sparingly. Money should only be sent if requested by a teacher. In this instance it should be sent in a clearly labeled envelope addressed to the Tutor. It is not advised to send large amounts of money to school via the students.

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Individual Music Lessons We have a team of visiting instrumental teachers who offer individual tuition on the following instruments: piano, cello, violin, clarinet, classic guitar, flute, trumpet, saxophone, singing and drums.

Students must have their own instruments to practice at home. They must also bring their own instrument to lessons, excluding piano and drums as we will provide the necessary instruments during lesson time.

We are also fortunate to be able to offer private lessons in Music Theory, a necessary area of study for the higher ABRSM instrumental exams and further musical study.

Students and parents are notified of their music lesson schedule at the start of each term. Lessons missed in certain circumstances and with good notice will be rearranged in advance or ‘made up’ afterwards, up to a maximum of 4 per term.

Lessons are 30 minutes, with two lessons being given each week. Lessons are taken during the school day: •

Students in the Primary School come out of regular classes to take these lessons, with lessons being rotated each week so students will only miss the same class time every 3 to 4 weeks.

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Students in Key Stage 3 and above have lessons arranged during breaks, lunchtimes or afterschool where possible. However, these fixed time slots are limited. If a fixed time is unavailable students will have lessons on a rotating basis during academic lessons.

All private instrumental students are given a practice diary to keep a record of their progress and for communication with parents. Each term there is a concert at which students learning an instrument have the opportunity to perform after consultation with their instrumental teacher. A message goes to all parents in the preceding term asking for registrations for lessons. Payment is made in advance for the term. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact Ms Hyewon Park, Music Teaching Assistant at: Hyewon.Park@dulwich-seoul.kr

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Meal Services Parents may choose to provide a mid-morning snack and packed lunch for their children if they wish. Alternatively they will be given the option to purchase lunch from the College’s caterers. A form will be sent before the beginning of each term to all parents regarding the provision available at school. Parents wishing to avail of the catering provision must complete the form, return it to the School Office and remit the amount due to the catering company before the start of term.

Lunch

College Nutrition Committee

The College caterers provide healthy nutritious food to the students with several choices which take account of the diverse range of religious and ethnic backgrounds of our students. A nut free policy is followed in all our catering provision. It is very important that parents inform us if their child suffers from any allergies and let us know of any special dietary requirements in advance. The school will try its best to meet the student’s needs, but will inform parents if we are unable to meet these requests.

This consists of members of the College and selected parent representatives to ensure that the highest possible standards of food and catering are observed at the College. They meet at different times throughout the year, including opportunities to sample the food at the College. General feedback is periodically sought from the whole parent body.

The Senior School students eat in the main Dining Hall under the supervision of the teachers. The students choose their own food and are welcome to return for seconds. Parents who pay for school lunches are sent a monthly menu in advance detailing the different choices of food available. A TV screen outside of the Dining Hall also shows the children what is available on each day. Teachers will encourage the students to choose a healthy, balanced diet. If you have any special concerns regarding your child’s eating habits, please let the Tutor know so that the lunch duty staff can be informed where applicable. If students are going on Educational Visits and will be away from school at lunch time, a packed lunch will be provided if parents have availed themselves of school catering.

Packed Lunches and Snacks We support parents in providing a healthy option for our students’ snacks and lunches at school. Therefore, any packed lunches or snacks brought from home should not include sweets, chocolate, biscuits, fizzy drinks and other similar items.

The school provides a bus service that is contracted through a local bussing company. School bus routes and stops are determined based on the requirements of those using the service, and may vary from year to year. We make every effort to meet the needs of our students. However, Seoul is a large city and we may not be able to accommodate children living in residential complexes far from the school and outside regular school bus routes. Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis and the annual bus fee must be paid one year in advance. If you move during the course of the year, we may not be able to guarantee a seat for your child on the bus route serving your new residence. Any monies paid for unused journeys will be forfeited unless there is a waiting list for the services and the seat can be sold to another student. The safety of the students on the bus is of paramount importance to us. To this end, all our buses are equipped with seat belts, mobile phones (parents will be given the number for their child’s bus) and first aid kits. A Bus Monitor travels on each bus to ensure that the students remain in their seats with their seat belts fastened. If the bus is significantly delayed, the Bus Monitor will notify parents directly. Traffic in Seoul is unpredictable at best, and tie-ups and gridlock are common events. We ask for your understanding and patience should your child’s bus be delayed in traffic en route. Students are expected to observe the same standard of behaviour on the bus as in the classroom. They are expected to respect the Bus Driver and Monitor, and to observe the following rules, which are posted in each bus: • • • •

Normal school rules apply while students are travelling to and from school. Students are responsible for arriving at their bus on time at the end of the day. If they are not at the bus by 3.40pm/4.40pm the bus will leave without them. Students are responsible for informing the Reception Administrator, before 12pm, if there are any changes to their travel arrangements that day. Students must remain seated while they are travelling to and from school.

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Once students have boarded their bus they must remain on it until it reaches their destination. Students should not drop litter inside or outside the bus. Students should speak in a quiet tone of voice and use acceptable language. There should be no rough play while waiting for, or on leaving, the bus. Eating or drinking on the bus is not permitted. Students should be courteous to the bus driver and bus monitor and follow their instructions. Students should report inappropriate behaviour to the bus monitor and school staff.

Inappropriate behaviour by any student on the bus is unacceptable and if repeated will result in the suspension and/or denial of the bus service with no fee refund. All students will be signed on and off the bus for each journey. In order to provide an efficient service, the buses are not able to wait for late students in the morning. If you know in advance that you child will not ride the bus, please inform the School Transport Office by calling 02-3015-8562 or e-mailing: buses@dulwich-seoul.kr In the case of early morning absences; please call your child’s Bus Monitor or Bus Driver directly.

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Transportation

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School Medical Policy The school places exceptional importance on the health of our students, and it is the responsibility of all members of the school community, parents and teachers alike, to keep the children healthy. If we find that a child has an illness or condition that will affect the health of his/her classmates, we will notify the parents to take the child home from school immediately.

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The following Medical Policy must be strictly observed: •

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A child must not be sent to school if he/she has any signs of fever or sickness. A student must be free of symptoms for 24 hours before returning to school. For the sake of everyone’s health, children with heavy coughs or runny noses must not be sent to school even if they are not feverish. If a child has been ill, please keep him/her at home until he/she is able to fully participate in all school activities. Weather permitting, all children will go outside during playtime, and children recovering from illness will not be kept indoors. Children who are too sick to play outside are not well enough to be in school and in contact with the other children. Children must not be sent to school if they have any signs of conjunctivitis (symptoms include pink eye, puss in eye, red, swollen or itchy eyes), as it is highly contagious. They may only return to school after the full course of treatment has been completed and their eyes are completely clear. If diagnosed with allergic conjunctivitis, your child may attend school as normal but must be cautious to wash hands regularly and keep their hands away from their eyes. Children requiring medication for an illness should remain at home until the illness is cured. When they are essentially well, but must continue with a day or two of treatment, they may be sent to school. In these cases, it is very important that you inform the College Nurse of the precise details and provide her with the medicine. The Nurse will then arrange for the correct doses to be given to the student. On no account must medicine be held by a student or carried elsewhere in the College. Medicine for children travelling by bus should be given to the Bus Monitor in a plastic bag with the child’s name, as well as details of

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dosage, frequency etc. Children must not be sent to school if they are ill with chicken pox, and they may not return to school until the sores have healed and scabs have fallen off. You must notify the school immediately if your child has head lice. He/she must be treated with proper medicated shampoo and be completely free of both lice and eggs before returning to school. The College will undertake periodical checks of all children and parents will be notified in advance. Parents will be informed if lice or eggs are found in their child’s hair. The school will not administer any form of oral medicine without first checking with parents. Parents will be notified by phone if a child has had any injury to the head and a form will be sent home with the child. In case of injury requiring urgent medical treatment, the child’s parents will be informed immediately and he/she will be taken to the nearest international medical facility. Please be sure to keep vaccinations up to date. All children entering the school are expected to have medical insurance coverage. Fees for a student’s medical treatment are to be paid by the parent. The school will not assume medical expenses.

College Nurse The College Nurse’s room is staffed during the school day, apart from the Nurse’s lunch time (unless the Nurse has to remain in the room with a student). If there is any cause for concern regarding a student’s health, a report is sent to the parent or guardian. If a student has to be taken to hospital, the College Nurse will inform the parent or guardian immediately. Please note that the Nurse’s Room is located on the 1st Floor of the College Building next to the School Offices.

Before starting at DCSL, parents should provide the College with full details of their child’s medical history by completing the medical section on the College’s Application Form. The treatment and absence records for both the students and staff are monitored by the Nurse, and the Bursar, to see if there is any evidence of a concern that may require further investigation (i.e. repeated occurrence of a particular illness or accident). Parents should let the Nurse know of any change to a student’s medical records as soon as possible. At re-enrolment towards the end of each school year parents are requested to complete a Medical Records update form to ensure our records are accurate at the start of a new school year.

Lift passes All elevator (lift) passes are issued by the College Nurse. Temporary lift pass: A parent may write a note to be given to the Nurse requesting a lift pass for their child. A lift pass will be given for a maximum of 3 days. The note should include the date, reason for request (illness, injury, etc.), and duration (1-3 days) and be signed by parent/guardian. It will be necessary for a physician to write a note if the condition persists beyond 3 days. Long-term lift pass: This pass will only be issued upon the request of the student’s physician. Physician notes requesting lift passes will be granted for the stated time period. Physician notes must include, the date, reason for the request (injury, illness, etc.), duration the pass is needed and be signed by the physician. The student with a lift pass may have one student only accompanying him/her in the lift to assist. Restricted Access to Outside Activities The students have restricted access to the outside in the following conditions: • • •

Rain (other than very fine drizzle) Widespread ice Temperatures below minus 10 degrees Centigrade

Students may also be kept inside if it is deemed too wet to effectively enjoy the outdoor areas. If the temperature is between -5 and -10 degrees Centigrade, the children may have a shortened time outdoors during their breaks or be given a choice as to whether they would like to go out.

Air Pollution The College monitors our surrounding environment to ensure we take all reasonable precautions to keep the children safe at school. The Seoul Metropolitan Government provides and air pollution forecast service and guidance on required action when levels of PM 10 or PM 2.5 reach particular levels. Our closest monitoring station is at the end of our road. We access air quality data from: http://cleanair.seoul.go.kr/air_city.htm?method=measure The daily pollution index is displayed, using coloured icons, on the screen in the foyer. The Air Pollution Policy is posted on the Parent Portal.

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Only Ventolin inhalers can be carried by students outside the Nurse’s Room. Ventolin inhalers can only be held by students of Year 3 age and above. For children younger than Year 3, the inhalers will be kept by the teacher in a secure place in the classroom. In such cases, please ensure that you hand them directly to the teacher. Under no circumstances are steroid inhalers, or any other kind of inhaler apart from the above, to be held by students on their person. If your child requires such an inhaler, please hand them to the Nurse along with the prescription detailing their use.

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Medical Records

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Friends of Dulwich Volunteering Dulwich is very much a community school and the involvement of parents is an integral part of our school life. The Friends of Dulwich Seoul (Friends) play an active role in our community. The object of the Friends is to sustain and support the College, in particular by: • • •

Strengthening the links between the College and the local community Assisting the College by providing voluntary help and advice Enhancing and enriching the life of the students at the College

The Friends of Dulwich Seoul welcome all parents to join and offer many opportunities for families to become actively involved in the school with other members of the Dulwich community. Friends meet every month during term time to discuss events within the school, fundraising projects and school developments. Friends also invite interested parents to become involved in various committees or to support class activities and events. ‘Friends’ is run by an Executive Committee. This comprises of a Chairperson, Deputy Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, School Representatives and additional representatives as required. They have a room near the main school entrance which they can use as a base and information meetings will take place there throughout the year. A notice board is provided in the Reception area to display Friends’ notices and other information relating to the College. The Annual General Meeting of Friends is held every year before which a ballot is held to elect a new Executive Committee, which takes over at the end of the AGM.

Senior School Parent Representatives

Work in the Community

The Senior School part of the College does not have Year Group Reps or Class Reps. However, at various times of the academic year parents are asked to volunteer their services to help out at a number of events, such as productions, charity fundraising initiatives, International Day and Founder’s Day.

Dulwich College Seoul is most fortunate to be located in a vibrant, progressive city such as Seoul and greatly appreciates being part of the local community in the districts of Banpo-dong and Seocho-gu. We enjoy being involved in local community events which help forge links with nearby schools, local government and community groups.

Other Volunteer Opportunities

The College is also involved in providing support for individuals, charities and organisations that will benefit greatly from our help. This programme of community action service will be expanded in the coming year and we will be involving our students, staff and parents in several projects where we can make a positive contribution to the lives of others. Please do look out for further information about the projects, including details of how parents can become involve in these community initiatives.

Parents may also volunteer at Dulwich through Friends and school event support, the Library, Lost Property, Uniform Sales, Nutrition Committee, Trips Supervision, Careers Fairs and as Sports/Music/Drama Supporters.

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Gifts Policy Whilst we are all very touched by the generosity of the parents, Dulwich College has strict regulations to which we must adhere.

Gifts and Gratuities Employees of the schools of the Dulwich College International group may not accept personal gifts (an item) or gratuities (a free benefit, such as a meal or a ticket) from parents or suppliers. This is because the integrity of professional relationships and decision-making may be questioned if gifts or gratuities have been received, and it may also be against the law. Parents are informed of the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s policy through the Parent Handbook, through Newsletters and the College Gifts and Gratuities Policy which can be

found on the Parent Portal. In the event of being offered a gift or gratuity, all employees should refuse politely by citing the College policy. Often in Korea food or tea of a low value (under 30,000 KRW) is offered by parents. This cannot be accepted. Any violation of this policy may lead to disciplinary action and may be against Korean law.

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SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2017-2018

Month 2017/ August

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

4 11 18 25

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Event

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

10 - 16 August: Teacher planning week 15 August: Liberation day 16 August: New families orientation day 17 August: First day of school year

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 - 10 October: Half-term break 3 October: National Foundation day 3 - 6 October: Chuseok 9 October: Hangeul Proclamation day 10 October: DCI professional development day School holiday

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

9 - 10 November: DCI professional development days School holidays

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

15 December: Last day of Term 1 18 December - 5 January: Winter holidays 25 December: Christmas day

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 January: New Year's day 8 January: First day of Term 2

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22

2 9 16 23

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

9 February: Winter Olympics start 12 - 16 February: Seollal holidays 15 - 17 February: Seollal 28 February: Winter Olympics end

September

October

November

December

2018/ January

February

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Month

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

2 9 16 23 30

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

3 10 17 24

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

2 9 16 23 30

3 10 17 24 31

4 11 18 25

March

SAT

Event

4 11 18 25

1 March: Independence Movement day 2 March: DCI professional development day School holiday 30 March: Last day of Term 2

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 - 6 April: Spring break 9 April: First day of Term 3

4 11 18 25

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

1 May: Labour day (normal school day) 4 May: DCI professional development day School holiday 5 May: Children's day 7 May: Children's day holiday 22 May: Buddha's birthday

7 14 21 28

1 8 15 22 29

2 9 16 23

3 10 17 24

6 June: Memorial day 13 June: Local Election day 22 June: Last day of school year 25 June: Summer holidays begin

5 12 19 26

6 13 20 27

7 14 21 28

April

May

SUN

June

July

1 8 15 22 29

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First/Last Day of Term

Term 1:

School/Public Holidays

Term 2:

Professional Development Days (school holiday)

Term 3:

School days:

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Dulwich College Seoul Events for Parents Glossary Parent Information Evening (1 x at start of year) A brief but broad introduction to the curriculum, the Class Teacher/Form Tutor and specialist subject teachers at the start of a school year. Not intended for extended conversation about individual students but for relationship building in preparation of more in-depth and personal conversations. All welcome. New Parents Coffee Morning (3 x at start of each new term) A social event to welcome new parents, and to introduce them to various staff members and Friends of Dulwich on the first Friday of each term. New parents welcome. Parent Teacher Student Conference - PTSC (throughout the year) Extended individual conversations with subject teachers about individual students. These occur at various times of the year, at least one per year per year group according to a schedule distributed at the start of the year and calendared. All welcome to specific year group occasions. Dulwich Talk (8 x per year on a monthly cycle) A monthly event for Dulwich teachers or visitors with specialist expertise to present a topic of educational interest to parents with a chance for Q+A after. All welcome. Pre-Educational Visit Meeting (before every residential trip) A meeting for parents to learn more from the teachers taking an upcoming educational visit. All overnight educational visits will have a pre-meeting scheduled. All welcome. Open House (1 x year, around March) Classes are opened up to all current parents for them to visit a range of lessons. This is usually held on one morning each year for Senior School and Primary School. All welcome. Forum (2 x year) An open (Town Hall) meeting with the Headmaster and Head of School (twice per year, per Primary School and Senior School). Comments and suggestions at a forum can be fed into the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Improvement Plan. All welcome.

Parent Representatives Meeting (3 x year) Parent Representatives invited three times a year to an open meeting where the Headmaster and Heads of School feedback on the previous meeting and invite further views on general matters of school organisation and practice. Parent Workshop (around 6 x year) An interactive roundtable training event designed to explore an academic or pastoral school topic with parents. Occasionally by invitation but generally all welcome. Assembly/Special Assemblies (throughout the year) An assembly for students to which parents are welcome to attend. Primary assemblies can be attended each week (Friday 2.30pm). All are welcome to attend special Whole College Assemblies which occur periodically through the year (e.g. Chuseok, Christmas, Lunar New Year, End of Year). Production/Theme Day/Concert/Performance/Matches (throughout the year) An event by/for a group of students which parents are welcome to attend as spectators and occasionally participants. When seating is limited, sometimes these events will be ticketed. Speech Day (at end of year) An end of year celebration of achievement with awards to nominated students. Students and parents notified of awards in advance. All welcome. Graduation (at end of year) An end of school celebration for all students in Year 6 and Year 13. All parents of students in the year group welcome. Remembrance (on or close to 11 November) A solemn observance of remembrance for those who have been affected by war. All welcome. Founders Day (May) A celebration of our community held on a Saturday around May. All welcome.

Here is an explanation of a few terms used in the Handbook:

College Leadership Team (CLT) - consisting of the Headmaster, Head of Senior School, Head of Primary School, Director of Administration and Director of Development, Marketing and Admissions DCSL - Dulwich College Seoul DUCKS - the collective term for our Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes ECAs - Extra-Curricular Clubs and Activities that take place mostly after school Formative Assessment - the immediate feedback given to students on how to improve their learning (i.e. marking, verbal comments etc.) Foundation Stage - the collective term for the Nursery and Reception age range IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education is the basis of our Year 10 and Year 11 curriculum ICT - Information, Communication Technology (mostly to do with computers) Junior School - the collective term for children in Year 3 to Year 6 (also Key Stage 2 - see below)

Key Stage 1 (KS1) - the collective term for the Year 1 and Year 2 age range Key Stage 2 (KS2) - the collective term for the Year 3 to Year 6 age range. This phase is sometimes divided into Lower KS2 (Year 3 and Year 4) and Upper KS2 (Year 5 and Year 6) Key Stage 3 (KS3) - the collective term for the Year 7 to Year 9 age range (the first years of Secondary School education) Key Stage 4 (KS4) - the collective term for the Year 10 to Year 11 age range (the IGCSE exam years) Literacy - an alternative subject name for English Middle Leadership Team (MLT) - an academic leadership group in Dulwich College Seoul, consisting of the relevant Heads and Deputy Heads of School, Year Leaders, and Primary and Senior subject leaders Numeracy - an alternative name for Mathematics PSHE - Personal, Social, Health Education PTC - Parent Teacher Conferences or Consultations during which parents can discuss their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress, achievements and next steps for learning Summative Assessment - tests undertaken to assess the current level of a studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s understanding (i.e. reading, spelling, mathematics or SAT tests)

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