Primary 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 Language(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

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Implement the Dulwich College Success Plan, introducing careers education in Year 7 and individual university support from Year 10

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All schools support the DCI Counselling Policies including those related to: student transcripts; school profiles; teacher training; student and parent support; letters of recommendation; university and college applications; preparation for SAT and ACT

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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. Sports Colours All schools will give sports 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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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 32 Arriving at and Departing From School

The Curriculum

The Timetable

Homework 46 Specialist Subject Teaching

Competitive Opportunities

Specialist Resources and Facilities

Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

Assessment and Reporting

Educational Trips

Parental Support and Useful Websites

The Pastoral System

The House System

Student Council

Uniform Policy

College Procedures and Policies

Items to Bring to Schools

Individual Music Lessons

Meal Services

Transportation 78 School Medical Policy

Friends of Dulwich/Volunteering

Gifts Policy

School Year Calendar 2017-18

Dulwich College Seoul Events for Parents Glossary

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Contents

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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 Primary School

Mr Marcus Sherwood

Head of Senior School

Mr Christopher Vernon

Primary School Leadership Team (PLT) Head of Primary

Mr Marcus Sherwood

Deputy Head - Curriculum

Mr Jamie McNamara

Deputy Head - Pastoral

Ms Victoria Esplin

Foundation Stage Leader

Ms Claire Grief

DUCKS Pastoral Leadership Team (PMLT) Deputy Head - Pastoral

Ms Victoria Esplin

Reception Year Leader

Ms Claire Grief

Year 1 Leader

Mrs Margaret Curran

Year 2 Leader

Mr Neil Gorton

Deputy Head - Pastoral

Ms Victoria Esplin

Year 3 Leader

Mr Chris Bonnet

Year 4 Leader

Mr Peter Wood

Year 5 Leader

Mr Matthew Spencer

Year 6 Leader

Mr Scott Niehorster

Primary School Curriculum Leadership Team (CMLT) Deputy Head - Curriculum

Mr Jamie McNamara

Primary Subject Leader - English

Ms Isabel Binns

Primary Subject Leader - Read Write Inc Coordinator

Ms Sarah Doble

Primary Subject Leader - Mathematics

Mr Chris Bonnet and Mr Neil Gorton

Primary Subject Leader - Integrated Curriculum

Mrs Emma Ventham

College Technology Integration Leader

TBC

Classroom and Assistant Teachers Early Years - Foundation Stage Foundation Stage Barn Owls

Ms Kira Van Otten

Ms Olivia Song

Foundation Stage Snowy Owls

Mrs Victoria Gorton

Ms Leah Moon Ms Lucy Lee

Foundation Stage Tawny Owls

Ms Claire Grief

Ms Kate Kang

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Junior School Pastoral Leadership Team (PMLT)

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Early Years - Key Stage 1 Year 1C Year 1K Year 1M

Mrs Margaret Curran Mr Mark Kelly Ms Laura McElhill

Ms Annie Joo Ms June Kim Ms Amy Choi

Year 2V Year 2B Year 2G

Ms Victoria Graham Ms Erica Barron Mr Neil Gorton

Mrs Jessica Wang Ms Ji Hyun Han Mrs Ann Cha

Year 3B Year 3D Year 3W

Mr Chris Bonnet Ms Sarah Doble Ms Rebecca Ward

Ms Minhee Jung Ms Miki Hyon

Year 4W Year 4B Year 4C

Mr Peter Wood Mr Danny Barron Mrs Caroline Walczyk-Belniak

Ms Miki Hyon Ms Hanna Park

Year 5S Year 5C Year 5V

Mr Matthew Spencer Mr Dilip Chakraborti Mrs Emma Ventham

Mrs Cindy Neo

Year 6N Year 6C Year 6B

Mr Scott Niehorster Mr Tony Curran Ms Isabel Binns

Ms Jenny Park

PEP

Mrs Joanne Maclean

Junior School - Key Stage 2

Art and Design

Ms Shelley Swain (Head of Art) Ms Lynne Perry (Primary Art) Ms Alley Kim (Art Technician) Ms Minjee Han (Teaching Assistant)

EAL

Ms Sunitha Issari Mr Nicolas Furger Ms Mary Ann Campos

ICT Facilitator

Mr Mark Lindsay

Korean/Korean Studies

Ms Jude Lee (Primary School Korean Culture and Language Coordinator)

Learning Support

Mr David Gormley (Head of Additional Educational Needs)

Music

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

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

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)

Librarian Library Assistant

Ms Vanessa Napoles Ms Leah Lee Mrs Eva Niehorster

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Specialist Teaching Staff

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Support Staff 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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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, 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 (ages 3 to 18) 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. Our first cohort of students began the IBDP in August 2015 and graduated from the College in June 2017. 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 Meetings take place once a week on Tuesday afternoons. Membership is comprised of the Headmaster, Head of Senior School, Head of Primary School, Director of Business Administration (Bursar) and Director of Development (Marketing and Admissions). Individual staff may also be invited to attend.

Primary Leadership Team Meetings take place once a week. Membership is comprised of the Head of Primary School, Deputy Head- Pastoral, Deputy Head- Curriculum and the Foundation Stage Leader. Individual staff may also be invited to attend.

Primary Middle Leadership Team The College Leadership Team is supported by the Primary School Middle Leadership Teams (MLT). There are two teams, each led by the respective Deputy Head of School. One is made up of the Year Leaders and the other the Primary School Subject Leaders. On many occasions, the two teams will also meet as one combined Primary Middle Leadership Team.

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 11 to 18). The Primary School is divided into two sections: The DUCKS Department consists of the Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes. The Nursery and Reception classes are also referred to as the Early Years 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 (Year 7 - Year 9), Key Stage 4 IGCSE (Year 10 - Year 11) and Post 16 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (Year 12 - Year 13).

Internationalism at DCSL: A Working Definition Internationalism at Dulwich College Seoul is about educating students to think, and act, with a critical global perspective. We celebrate the cultural diversity of our school community, whilst acknowledging that we are a British school in Korea. As a school community we are committed to supporting students, families and staff, drawn from the international context of living, working and studying in Seoul. In practice this means that the school: • Considers the individual cultural needs that families have and supports these during the induction process with particular focus on the student • Promotes a curriculum and provides enrichment activities that make reference to, and encourage understanding and respect for a wide range of cultural practices and beliefs drawn from the host country and the wider world • Promotes training and understanding amongst staff of the cultural differences and practices of the community they serve • Audits annually the way it supports and promotes internationalism and consults the school community during this process • Respects, develops community links, and offers curriculum time to Korean Culture.

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DCSL Schools

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Communication We intend for our communication to be as effective 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 School 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, and can be contacted by the following methods: Telephone: (+82 2) 3015 8500 Fax: (+82 2) 501 9748 E-mail: school@dulwich-seoul.kr

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

Primary School Administrator The Primary School Administrator is located in the Head of Primary’s office, on the second floor opposite the Year 3 classrooms. For appointments with the Head of Primary, please email: ps.admin@dulwich-seoul.kr

Who to Contact? Routine academic enquiries should be forwarded to your son or daughter’s teacher. Teachers should not be approached whilst a class is in session, but are available at the beginning and end of the school day (unless running an after-school activity) for short meetings with parents. However, if you wish to discuss any issue in more depth, please make an appointment in advance.

Making an Appointment with a Teacher To make an appointment with a class or specialist teacher, either contact the Primary School Administrator or send an e-mail to your child’s teacher using the following address code: teacher’s forename + dot + last name + @dulwich-seoul.kr For example: Mr Marcus Sherwood Mrs Margaret Curran

Marcus.Sherwood@dulwich-seoul.kr Margaret.Curran@dulwich-seoul.kr

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

College Newsletter The College Newsletter is produced every Friday during term time, keeping you up to date with what is happening at the school. A link to the newsletter will be sent to parents electronically in order to save paper.

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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. Over the coming year we hope to continue to improve the amount of electronic communication between the school and home. Please take a look at our website at: http://www.dulwich-seoul.kr

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 ID and password to these pages on admission, and the portal 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, Junior, 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 • Links 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.

‘The College’ 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.

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 year group in KS1 and KS2 produces a termly curriculum overview for parents, which includes information about specific events in each class. The Early Years Foundation Stage classes send regular weekly information sheets home to parents to keep you up-to-date with your child’s learning.

School Reports Parents with children in KS1 and KS2 receive two comprehensive school reports, one at the end of the first term (December) and one at the end of the school year (June).These cover all aspects of your child’s involvement at school. In the EYFS we use the online learning programme, Tapestry, to report and communicate your child’s learning during the school year and provide a formal summative report at the end of the year (June).

Parent-Teacher Conferences Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTCs) are held three times a year in KS1 and KS2. Year 5 and Year 6 students are invited to participate in these meetings from the outset; Year 4 students may attend the second and third PTC meetings. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss your child’s well-being and academic progress. While we hope communication will not be limited solely to PTCs. These meetings provide a more formal opportunity for you to discuss your child’s progress with the teachers. Additional meetings with your child’s teachers can be arranged at any time during the year by appointment. For parents with children in the EYFS, there are four opportunities for formal parent-teacher consultations. These meetings take place in October, December, February and April.

Home-School Communication It is important that parents and teachers build excellent, open lines of communication. Much of the communication is done through email by the class teacher. Details about upcoming events and homework are conveyed through a ‘week ahead’ email. In the same way, we also encourage parents to communicate with us face to face or by email. For more important messages, such as changes in transport arrangements, please send an e-mail or make a telephone call to the Reception Administrator, who will ensure that it is passed onto the correct member of staff.

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School Yearbook

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College Admissions Procedures All initial enquiries about the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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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Arriving at and Departing from School Nursery and Reception The school day in the Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) begins at 8.15am when parents may bring their children to the classrooms, help them settle into their routines, and converse with the teacher and teaching assistant. Parents arriving earlier must stay with their children until 8.15am after which time our staff supervise the children until the start of the school day. Children arriving on the school buses will be supervised from their time of arrival at the College. EYFS children arriving by car or foot enter through the main entrance of the College building.

their playground duties at 8am. Children arriving on the school buses will be supervised from their time of arrival at the College. Upon arrival, children in Year 1 to Year 4 should go directly to the playground, Year 5 and Year 6 students may choose to go outside or go straight up to the classroom at this time. At 8.10am a whistle is blown and the students should line up at the designated places in the playground. The teachers will collect their classes and take them to the classrooms. In cases of bad weather, the children should go directly to their classrooms where they will be supervised by the class teachers.

The Nursery and Reception children can be collected from the classrooms at 3.30pm each day through the same entrance as above. Our teaching assistants and duty teachers will ensure that the other children are safely escorted to the correct school bus.

Please remind your son or daughter that at the end of the day it is his or her responsibility to remember to take things home (e.g. homework, letters, PE kit, musical instruments etc.). Please check your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bag each night to ensure you receive all relevant communications from the school.

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

Year 1 or Year 2 students not attending an extra-curricular activity can be collected promptly at 3.30pm from their classroom via the main entrance to the College. KS2 students who are not attending an extra-curricular activity should be collected from the school entrance foyer. Our teaching assistants and duty teachers will ensure that the other children are safely escorted to the correct school bus. The children can be collected from the school entrance (or the Gym/Sports Field for sporting activities) after extra-curricular activities. All parents, other family members and

The school day starts at 8.15am for the Year 1 to Year 6 age groups. The wider College premises will not be open to students and parents until 8am each morning. Your child should arrive at school between 8am and 8.10am via the front entrance to the College. If they do arrive before this time, they will need to wait quietly in the foyer until our teachers start

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

Late Arrivals and Collections Students who arrive after 8.20am (8.30am in the Foundation Stage classes) should fill in the late register and obtain a late pass from the Reception Administrator, which can then be handed by the student or parent to the class teacher. The Reception Administrator will ensure that the child’s name is entered into the register. We do realise that parents will occasionally be late to collect their children. Any children who have not been collected by 3.45pm, or 4.45pm on activity days, will be asked to wait in the College lobby area by the school’s main entrance. However, we do ask your co-operation in collecting the children on time. The School Office will call the parents of children who have not been collected by 4pm (or 4.55pm after activities). Children may not play outside, while waiting, without adult supervision.

Changes in Collection Routines It is vital that parents inform the class teacher or School Office in writing 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. 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. Furthermore, please inform us by letter or e-mail if another person, other than those with the child’s ID, is to pick-up your child (e.g. for birthday parties, sleep-overs etc.). If you have car pool arrangements on a regular basis with other parents, one letter at the beginning of term notifying us of the arrangements will suffice. In the interests of security, we will always ring you first where there is any doubt concerning the collection of your child.

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guardians should show their school ID when collecting the children,otherwise staff will ask for further confirmation of identity.

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The Curriculum

Our curriculum provides a rich blend of academic, physical, social, artistic and cultural learning opportunities. We hope to encourage all students to strive for excellence, to demonstrate resilience, to show empathy to the needs and differences of others and to enjoy their learning. Dulwich College has developed a context relevant version of the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and the National Curriculum of England. We have maintained the skills, learning objectives and assessment rigour of the British frameworks but have developed a curriculum that is unique, and which is particularly relevant to our student body and the environment in which we live. Our Middle Leadership Teams (MLT) help in the pastoral care of your children and in the review and development of the curriculum. In the Primary School, the majority of the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; learning is provided by the class teachers and covers the subject areas set out as follows.

Children in the Nursery and Reception classes follow the English Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework. The EYFS sets out age-related learning and development requirements that our children follow. The early learning goals outline the knowledge, skills and understanding that children should acquire by the end of their Reception year. Progress towards these goals is shared with parents through our online learning record - Tapestry. The structure of the EYFS framework consists of: The Prime Areas • • •

Communication and Language Physical Development Personal, Social and Emotional Development

The Specific Areas • • • •

English Mathematics Understanding the World Expressive Arts and Design

Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 (Year 1- Year 6) The Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 curriculum is taught using a child-centred, cross-curricular approach to education, which makes links between different curriculum subjects and deepens children’s understanding by providing greater opportunities to enhance their learning. The subjects taught by the class teachers in KS1 and KS2 are as follows: • English • Mathematics • Integrated Curriculum (History, Geography, Science) • Information Communication Technology (ICT) • Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) Dulwich College Seoul recognises the importance of teaching English and Mathematics, which are studied both as discrete subjects and as tools to support learning across the whole curriculum. From Year 3, the students are placed in loosely banded ability groups for Mathematics. The Integrated Curriculum (History, Geography and Science) is taught using a selection of topics which stimulate the children’s interest. The time devoted

to each subject in any given week depends upon the focus of the topic, but the structure of the National Curriculum ensures that there is a clear progression of key skills and breadth of study in knowledge and understanding across each Key Stage. Information Communication Technology (ICT) is integrated into the units of work to further enhance cross-curricular learning, whilst still allowing for the discrete teaching of key skills as and when required. 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, cultural, of gender or disability.

Philosophy 4 Children (P4C) Philosophy for Children is an approach used throughout our curriculum. The programme asks challenging questions of students and expects them to explore their initial ideas, encouraging them to think more deeply. Abstract concepts such as poverty, success, happiness are discussed as are questions with no correct or incorrect answers. More information on the curriculum can be found in the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Curriculum Overviews.

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Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception)

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The Timetable The Primary Timetable is built around the daily routines noted later in this booklet. The Nursery and Reception day is divided into two teaching sessions. There are 11 daily teaching periods for the Year 1 to Year 6 students. The duration of each lesson varies according to the subjects taught and the age of the children. A timetable will be sent home with your child during the first week of school. It is important to note that the timetable responds to the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and class-based lesson times will vary according to the current learning objectives. 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.

Nursery and Reception Timetable 8.15 - 8.25 8.25 - 11.45

Start of School Morning Session

The children will enjoy a mid-morning snack. 11.45 - 12.30 12.30 - 13.00

Lunch Play

13.00 - 15.30 15.30

Afternoon Session Dismissal

The first two days of the term - Thursday (17 August) and Friday (18 August) - are orientation and settling in times for the Nursery children. The parents are asked to come to school with their children at 8.30am and stay with them, if necessary, until 9.30am). They should then return and collect their children after lunch at 1pm. This will allow the children and parents to meet their teachers and familiarise themselves with their surroundings.

Please note that Nursery children should not ride on the school buses for the first two days of term unless this is an absolute necessity. In such a case, please inform the school of these circumstances. The Reception children will start their normal programme from the first day of term and will be permitted to ride the school buses (although it is recommended that parents also bring them to school for these first three days).

Time

EYFS

8.00 - 8.15 8.15 - 8.25

Start of School

8.25 - 10.00

10.00 - 10.20

Morning Session

KS1

Year 3

Year 4 to 6

Arrival at School

Registration

Lessons

Break

10.20 - 10.40

Lessons

Break

10.40 - 11.45

Lessons

Lunch

Break

Lunch

Lessons

11.45 - 12.00 12.00 - 12.25

Lunch

12.25 - 12.30 12.30 - 12.50 Play 12.50 - 13.00 13.00 - 15.30

Afternoon Session

The first day of term will be a normal school day for the remainder of our students (Year 1- Year 6). Please note that specialist lessons will start on Friday 18 August. It is strongly recommended that parents of children who are new to the school deliver and collect their children on the first day of term, allowing them to meet the teacher and see the location of their childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s class.

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On Monday 21 August, the Nursery children will start their full day programme (8.30am to 3.30pm). If children are having difficulty settling, parents may still remain in the unit.

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Assemblies The Primary School assemblies are held on Monday mornings and Friday afternoons. They vary in nature and can celebrate a particular aspect (e.g. Public Speaking) or be a class presentation (Class Assembly - Year 1, Year 3 and Year 5), where each student has the opportunity to share something they have been learning about, through the medium of song, dance, drama, poetry or speech. The Friday assemblies take place in the College Auditorium from 2.30pm to 3.30pm. Parents are most welcome to attend. A list of assembly dates will be published regularly in the College Newsletter. This will allow you to schedule your commitments in advance. There are also less formal Key Stage and House assemblies that are regularly held throughout the year. Parents do not normally attend these assemblies.

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 and for this reason, we expect all students, at all times, to speak in English, both in the classroom and in the playground.

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Homework Key Stage 1 In Year 1 and Year 2 can take reading books home and sharing books at home is a vital aspect of a child’s reading development. You will have 1 or 2 opportunities each week to read a Read Write Inc book with your child. This should be a relaxed and enjoyable experience, as they have had three opportunities in school to read this book. If children do get stuck they can use strategies such as ‘Fred Talk’ to sound out the word. Please encourage them to enjoy the story, use expressive voices and talk about what is happening to the characters. Children will also take home library books, but these can be chosen for enjoyment and interest and may not be directly related to their reading levels.

Year Level

Daily (Monday to Thursday)

In Year 1 and Year 2, children will be given a home learning task each week in addition to their reading books. This should be a largely practical task and could be related to any curriculum area. Children in Year 2 will also be set some Mandarin homework by their Mandarin teachers. Sometimes children will become enthused by a particular topic and may do extra work/research at home. They should have the opportunity to share and celebrate this with their teacher and class where appropriate.

Weekly

Year 1

Reading - 10 minutes

1 x Home learning task (approx. 20 minutes)

Year 2

Reading - 10 minutes

1 x Home learning task (approx. 20 minutes) 1 x Mandarin task (approx. 10 minutes)

Key Stage 2

homework tasks. Homework should increasingly promote independent study and research skills.

In Key Stage 2 the homework becomes more formalised and is based on the framework used by other Dulwich Colleges. Homework should be built into the planned curriculum and be suited to the individual needs of the child. It is used to follow up the learning in the classroom to consolidate and extend the children’s learning in all areas of the curriculum. Sometimes a child may be enthused by a topic and wish to do extra work, or research something on the computer at home; they should have the opportunity to share and celebrate this with their teacher and class where appropriate.

Homework is communicated through a ‘week ahead’ email from the class teacher. In Year 5 and Year 6 information will also often be outlined in Google Classroom. Homework is usually set for 4 days a week and consists of consolidation work that the children complete daily such as reading (which will be recorded in their Reading Diary), Mandarin (which will be set by the Mandarin teacher), instrumental practice, an integrated curriculum task and an English task such as spelling, punctuation and grammar.

All tasks will be differentiated to suit the different needs of various children but all students should spend roughly the same amount of time on their

Please see below the homework guidelines for each year group.

Year Level

Daily (Monday to Thursday)

Weekly

Year 3

Reading: 10 minutes Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar: 10 minutes Music instrumental practice: 10 minutes Mandarin: 10 minutes

English, Mathematics and Integrated Curriculum each per week: 3 x 20 minutes

Year 4

Reading: 10 minutes Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar: 10 minutes Music instrumental practice: 10 minutes Mandarin: 10-15 minutes

English, Mathematics and Integrated Curriculum each per week: 3 x 25 minutes

Year Level

Daily (Monday to Thursday)

Weekly

Year 5

Reading: 15 minutes Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar: 10 minutes Music instrumental practice: 10 minutes Mandarin: 10-15 minutes

English, Mathematics and Integrated Curriculum each per week: 3-4 x 25 minutes

Year 6

Reading: 15 minutes Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar: 15 minutes Music instrumental practice: 10 minutes Mandarin: 15 minutes

English, Mathematics and Integrated Curriculum each per week: 3-4 x 30 minutes

The homework schedule will start in the week beginning Monday 21 August, although initially this will be an adapted programme.

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It is important to establish a consistent routine for homework so that children can begin to plan their week around their other commitments.

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Specialist Subject Teaching In order to fully enhance the students’ learning opportunities, DCSL firmly believes that all children should receive specialist teaching from an early age. Although Nursery and Reception classes are primarily taught by their class teachers, the children do have weekly specialist lessons in PE, Mandarin and Music. Specialist teachers are employed in the following areas for KS1 and KS2: • • • • •

Korean Studies Mandarin Art and Design Technology Music Physical Education (PE)

The specialist teachers consult with the class teachers to ensure that their subject complements the topics being taught in the home classroom.

It is very important that our children appreciate the culture, history and traditions of Korea. The weekly Korean Studies lesson will give all children an understanding of key points of interest from our host country, such as an appreciation of Korean history and culture, costumes, cooking, festivals and famous people. Wherever possible, we seek to link all our learning to a Korean context so that the children are active learners with hands-on experience. In Year 5 and Year 6, Korean speakers will be able to access and respond to materials in Hangeul.

Mandarin Children in Nursery are encouraged to develop their spoken English before learning another language at school, but as a gradual introduction to Mandarin they receive two small group sessions per week with the specialist teachers. The Reception children receive daily specialist lessons in Mandarin. They join in with the activities relevant to their level of Mandarin. In KS1 and KS2, we offer both Mandarin as a Second Language (MSL) and Mandarin as a Foreign Language (MFL), which are based on their prior language proficiency. This ensures that each child joins the course best suited to their needs: 1.

Mandarin as a Second Language (MSL)

This pathway is for heritage students who have been living out of China (or other areas where Chinese is used as an official language) or non-heritage students who have been living in China for a long time. These students are able to carry out communication tasks that are age-appropriate, but may not be fully functional in their literacy skills in Mandarin. The focus for students in this pathway is to develop their reading and writing skills, so that they are able to understand and analyse increasingly complex written and spoken materials and assess subtleties of the language in a wide range of forms and styles. 2.

Mandarin as a Foreign Language (MFL)

This pathway is for non-native/non-heritage students. During the initial stages, the course places a greater emphasis on listening, speaking and reading skills, while students, later on, will also be required to write Chinese characters. It is recommended that students practise the skills which mirror real-life contexts and therefore equip them with practical linguistic skills. They learn these skills through topics that are relevant and applicable to their lives inside and outside of school.

Art and Design Art is a source of inspiration, enjoyment and fulfilment. It develops childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s creativity and imagination and gives them the opportunity to express their thoughts and emotions. Our students develop their creativity and imagination by exploring the visual, tactile and sensory qualities of materials and processes. Working as artists, they are encouraged to develop their own voice as well as work collaboratively in order to communicate with different audiences through a variety of media and contexts. The KS1 and KS2 children are taught by our specialist Art and Design teachers, either in their classrooms or in their Art Rooms. The students will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials, including clay, which will be fired in our Kiln Room.

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Korean Studies

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Music Music is taught to children throughout the school by our specialist teachers. The children have two lessons per week, including singing sessions. Children will learn rhymes and songs from different cultures celebrating the international nature of our school. They will be given the opportunity to play and listen to a variety of instruments. The children will compose and perform their own compositions, individually, in pairs, in groups and as a class. Classes will also listen, and comment on, musical performances from a variety of eras, cultures and styles. The Music lessons encourage the children to develop confidence, teamwork and learning within a creative environment. The children will be able to showcase their musical talents throughout the year in a series of concerts, performances and assemblies. In the Junior School, the time in the Music lessons is split between learning an instrument and participating in the wider music curriculum. The students will learn basic rhythm and pitch notation, as well as other simple fundamentals of music theory. Singing is also a fundamental part of the Music curriculum and the classes spend time rehearsing for assemblies and performances.

KS2 Instrumental Programme Starting in Year 3 the KS2 students at DCSL will begin the exciting adventure of learning an instrument in a group environment. Each student in Year 3 to Year 6 will have the use of a school instrument on which to learn. This is a fantastic opportunity which will enable your child to experience the joy of music making throughout his or her school career, whether it be on the recorder, string instrument or wind instrument. All groups will perform for their parents and peers throughout the year. The students of Year 3 will learn the descant (soprano) recorder in the weekly music classes. They will be taught the rudiments of music as well as the technique of playing the recorder. In Year 4 the children will have a chance to play the violin or the ‘cello for one year. If your child already plays one of the string instruments on offer they will be given first priority on the other instrument which is taught in the class. Students in Year 5 and 6 have the wonderful opportunity to learn a wind or brass instrument of their choice. They may choose from a variety of instruments provided by the school and the class will be orientated around the Wind Band approach. Unlike string instruments, wind instruments do not usually come in smaller sizes and guidance will be given on which instruments are the most suitable for your child.

Supporting Learning English as an Additional Language (EAL) EAL is taught to students who have been assessed as needing support in English. Assessment takes place during the admission procedure and initial weeks of school. The aims and objectives of EAL are to: • • • •

Supply a flexible EAL curriculum that provides the students with the level of English skills required to meet their academic and social needs Allow each student to use English in a wide range of activities. 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

Most children requiring EAL support are withdrawn from the Mandarin lessons and are taught by specialist EAL teachers in small focus groups. Children may also receive EAL support within the mainstream lessons. The EAL teachers work closely with the class teachers to aid and support learning across the curriculum.

The Primary PEP class has been established to support students who show potential to prosper in the Primary School, but currently lack the required levels of English. There is an additional cost to come into this programme and the classes are limited to a maximum of 8 students, drawn from across the Year 3 to Year 6 age group. The curriculum is English intensive, although learning in Mathematics is maintained. Other subjects are taught through selected topics, which help to introduce key vocabulary and concepts. Students in the PEP class are also part of a regular form class and join their peers for Art, PE, Music, assemblies and extra-curricular activities. The children are regularly assessed against a series of set language criteria to judge whether they possess enough English understanding to benefit from the learning offered in the mainstream classes (this is commonly referred to as ‘survival English’). If they reach this standard at the end of any given term, they are moved into a mainstream class in the appropriate age group. Two years is the maximum time that a child can remain in the PEP class.

Learning Support Dulwich College 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 Team 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 class 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 children begin their education at the school at a very young age when learning or behavioural needs have not yet been identified or diagnosed. If children 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.

Physical Education At Dulwich College Seoul we promote a ‘sport for all’ ethos. Through our PE curriculum and sports programme, we encourage and expect all children to participate, develop their skills and gain enjoyment from the activities and lessons taught. Children learn how to think in different ways and make decisions in response to creative, competitive and challenging activities. They learn how to plan, perform and evaluate actions and ideas, and reflect on their performances to improve the quality of their work. Children learn about their responsibilities both as an individual and as a member of a group or team, promoting positive attitudes towards a healthy and active lifestyle.

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The Personalised English Programme (PEP) - Primary

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PE Kit All students must wear the correct kit for PE, which should be named and be taken home the same day for washing. Students in DUCKS (Nursery to Year 2) should wear their kit to school on the days they have PE. Year 3 - Year 6 students may wear their PE kit to school if their lesson is prior to morning break. They will need to bring their school uniform to school to change into after the lesson.

Expectations In PE lessons, an understanding of the expectations regarding clothing, 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. During PE lessons: • • • • • •

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 PE kit, including hats when 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.

Physical Education is a compulsory element of the curriculum. All children are expected to participate. If your child is unable to do PE they will require a letter explaining the reasons.

Sports Events Each year there are Sports Days for the Early Years Foundation Stage, KS1 and KS2 children. All children are expected to join these important events unless ill. Each term, the KS1 and KS2 children also compete in House team competitions.

Sports Teams In addition, in KS2, we provide the opportunity for students to represent the school at inter-school events and sporting fixtures against local and international schools - home, away and overseas - are held throughout the year for our representative teams.

Swimming Swimming is an important part of the school’s PE 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. The lessons will be taught across the three terms. 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.

Swim Squads and Swimming Lessons Swimming has quickly become an integral part of our sports programme and we offer a number of opportunities for swimmers of all levels, over and above what is offered through the PE curriculum. All children intersted in becoming part of the school swim squad must attend an initial trial. We are fortunate to have a very talented team of swimming teachers/instructors, led by ex-Chinese National team swimmer and experienced swim teacher Mrs Jun Huang (Jun.Huang@dulwich-seoul.kr). For further details please contact her directly.

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The school has a competitive swim squad (which trains in the morning before school), a development squad which trains after school, as well as opportunities to swim after school as part of the extra-curricular programme.

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Competitive Opportunities Sport

Academic

Performance

In addition, in KS2, we provide the opportunity for students to represent the school at inter-school events and sporting fixtures against local and international schools - home, away and overseas - are held throughout the year for our representative teams.

We look to provide opportunities wherever possible for those children interested in participating in local and internationally recognised competitions.

We are proud of our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; development in the performing arts and provide a number of opportunities for them to participate in performances during the year.

Suzhou Football U11B Girls and Boys

ICT-FOBISIA Coding Competition Year 5 - Year 6

Public Speaking Year 3 - Year 6

Phuket Football U11A Girls and Boys

FOBISIA Maths Year 5 - Year 6

Poetry Recital Year 3 - Year 6

Jeju Swimming Year 3 - Year 6 Boys and Girls

FOBISIA Creative Writing Year 3 - Year 6

Art Competitions Year 1 - Year 6

FOBISIA Swimming: Jerudong UK Maths Challenge International School Brunei Year 5 - Year 6 Year 3 - Year 6 Boys and Girls Spelling Bee FOBISIA Primary Games: Year 1 - Year 6 Location TBC (Swimming, Athletics, T Ball and Football) FOBISIA Language Perfect Year 5 - Year 6 Boys and Girls Year 5 - Year 6 House competitions and local international schools friendly matches and tournaments are played throughout the year. Other Opportunities There is also a full competitive Primary MUN swim schedule. Year 5 - Year 6 Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Oscars Year 3 - Year 6

Music Recitals and Concerts: Choir and Instrumental Year 1 - Year 6 MADD Festival: (Music, Art, Dance and Drama) Year 5 - Year 6 Year Group Productions EYFS, Year 2, Year 4 and Year 6

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Specialist Resources and Facilities Information and Communication Technology All Primary classrooms have an interactive white board and classes will use the laptop trolleys to ensure that ICT is used to support all subjects across the curriculum. Computers are also available for research in the Library and desktops are placed in the Foundation Stage classrooms. We run a 1-to-1 iPad/Tablet programme for Year 5 and Year 6 students. All students are expected to bring an Apple iPad or approved Android tablet to school every day. Banks of iPads are also available for booking through a booking system and can be picked up from and returned to the ICT Department. When using any ICT resources students must follow the ICT Code of Conduct: 1. Students treat the computers, cameras, equipment and iPads with due care and seek to maintain them in the best condition possible.

2. 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. 3. All use of electronic communication should be in line with the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Code of Conduct. 4. Students cannot install software without prior consultation with the IT Manager. 5. Students should not disclose their passwords to others. Students and staff 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 Headmaster. All students will be asked to sign and adhere to the IT Acceptable Use Policy which is a more comprehensive version of the Code of Conduct.

The Primary School Library is open during school hours to students, and to parents on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am-8.30am and 3.30pm-4.30pm. It is situated on the 1st floor of the College. 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 break-times and during Extra-Curricular Activities. The Librarian works with students across the age-range and teaches library and research skills from Year 5. The Library caters for students of all ages and it is a busy, well-used facility. Classes come to the Library weekly and the regular borrowing of books is strongly encouraged. During this visit, they may borrow a given number of books. Students are welcome to change books more often than their weekly visit. We also encourage parents to borrow books from both the Primary and Senior Libraries. Parents are welcome to use the Library with their children after school hours, apart from Wednesdays when there are Extra-Curricular activities in the Library. However, the children should not be left there unaccompanied, unless it is during a scheduled activity. The Library opens monthly on a Saturday - the schedule is published on the School Calendar. In exceptional circumstances, mature readers are also able to access material from the Senior Library with parental permission. Parents should communicate directly with the Librarian to authorise permission. Borrowing Privileges • • • •

Children in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 may borrow 1 book at a time, for up to one week. Children in Year 3 to Year 6 may borrow 2 books at a time, for up to two weeks. If they are an independent reader they may borrow 3 books, for up to two weeks. Each parent may borrow two books at a time, for up to two weeks. All books may be renewed once, unless another student has booked it.

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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The Primary School Library

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Extra-Curricular Activities (ECAs)

Our core provision for students in Year 1 and Year 2 is the KS1 Enrichment Programme. This runs from 2.30pm-3.30pm, on Mondays and Wednesdays. This programme is exclusively for children in Year 1 and Year 2. Children select from an extensive range of activities, from Cooking to Gardening, and Sport to Programming; the activities on offer change throughout the year. Each unit in the programme runs for 6 weeks, then the children choose from a new selection of activities; this means that children experience 12 different activities over the year. In addition to our core enrichment programme, children in Year 1 apply to join Korean Language, Swimming and Ballet after school. We encourage parents to carefully consider the needs of their child and if they are able to manage a longer day at this stage. Many Year 1 children are extremely tired at the end of the normal school day, and are not yet ready to join an after school ECA. As children move into Year 2, and are able to cope with a longer school day, the range of activities on offer increases. Year 2 children can apply to join a small selection of KS2 activities, on Tuesdays. School buses are provided after the activities which finish at 4.30pm. Communication will be sent out to parents regarding sign-up for after-school activities at the beginning of the first term and at the end of the first and second terms. Places in all after-school activities are limited, and we cannot guarantee your child a place in an activity on a particular day. Places are assigned randomly by computer, with priority given to those who place an activity as their 1st choice. The students will have the opportunity to make their selections and discuss with you before information is sent out detailing your childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. For further details please refer to the ECA guide. In KS2, a wide variety of activities are on offer throughout the week. School buses are provided after the activities which finish at 4.30pm. In order to provide quality preparation for our different music ensembles/orchestra, drama groups and school sports team, sessions may finish at 5pm or 5.30pm, in which case parents will need to provide transport home for their children or make alternative arrangements. While we try to provide as many complementary ECAs as possible, we do

also have a range of additional paid activities, (e.g. specialist instrumental, dance, ballet, swimming and football lessons) which are available on different afternoons during the week and on weekends. Activities start in the week beginning Monday 11 September in Term 1 and during the second or third weeks of the remaining terms.

Summer School The Summer School Programme is offered to students currently in Nursery to Year 6. The children in KS1 and KS2 have an academic morning programme in English, Mathematics, Mandarin and Study Skills. In the afternoon we aim to provide breadth, challenge and enjoyment for the children outside the classroom. While there is an element of flexibility, areas such as Swimming, Dance, Drama, Music, Art, Football and Robotics are likely to appear. In Early Years, we run a programme similar to a regular school day.

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The Extra-Curricular Activity (ECA) Programme is a vital part of College life and all students are strongly encouraged to join in.

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Assessment and Reporting ‘…the term assessment refers to all those activities undertaken by the teacher, and by their students in assessing themselves, which provide information to be used as feedback to modify the teaching and learning activities in which they are engaged.’ (Black & William, 1998) At Dulwich College Seoul we believe in using our assessments to raise learning standards and expectations throughout the school and to enable every child to fulfil their potential. • Assessment is firmly embedded into our practice and is both summative and formative. • Assessment of learning (summative assessment) provides a snapshot of what has been learned. • Assessment for learning (formative assessment e.g. marking of work, questioning) informs the next stage of learning. It also involves pupils in the process of self-improvement/self-assessment and peer assessment. • Assessment procedures are ongoing and inclusive. All of the above information is readily available to parents and can be discussed through scheduled appointments or during the Parent/Teacher Consultations.

In Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 reports are issued at the end of the first and third terms. The Early Years students receive one end-of-year, written report. The reports assess a child’s attainment against a series of key learning objectives in the different subjects and provide a general summary of the student’s personal and social development. Individual student targets are included to highlight key areas for improvement. Please discuss the reports with your child to help support their learning at home. The Year 1 to Year 6 children also complete a self-evaluation, reflecting on their effort and progress. This provides an interesting insight into their perceptions of their achievement at school. A summary of each child’s attendance is included on the reports. The school also encourages parental feedback on the school reports. A form for your comments will be included in the report envelope, or you are welcome to arrange a time to meet with a teacher to discuss the report.

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Reporting

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Educational Trips Taking the students into the community to show them the reality of what they have learned in the classroom is an integral part of any curriculum. Over the course of the school year, teachers will arrange field trips to enrich the students’ education. You will be notified of these educational trips before they take place and be asked to give permission for the trip, either online or by signing a return slip to return to your child’s classroom or specialist teacher. Students will be expected to wear school uniform on all field trips unless advised otherwise. Adult/child ratios are an important part of the risk assessment when going on trips and teachers may often request parent help when organising

a trip to ensure these ratios are met. We ask that parents attend a ‘one-off’ 45 minute basic safeguarding session at school if you would like to help. Residential trips are organised for Year 3 to Year 6. The trips are a very important part of the students’ programme of study and we hope that all the children attend these activities. The costs of the residential trips are met by the parents in addition to the school fees, and we endeavor to ensure that the highest possible safety standards are achieved.

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 obvious interest in their child’s work Reward and recognise effort not just outcome Talk about the school day Understand learning is difficult and is not linear Build strong lines of communication with their child’s teacher Attend parent-teacher meetings Discuss homework tasks with their child Help students to organise their time Make sure their children attend school on a regular basis Find them a quiet place to study in the home environment Nurture and encourage interests beyond the class curriculum Ensure their children get enough sleep each night and eat a healthy diet.

Useful websites for parents: The Parents’ Centre http://www.parentcentre.gov.uk This site includes a section titled ‘Learning at Home and Outside School’ which offers help and advice about revision techniques and homework, information on study support and advice about controlling your child’s Internet access. BBC Schools This site contains informative pages for parents: http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ Learn.co.uk This site provides a great deal of resources for help with homework and revision: http://www.learn.co.uk

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Parental Support and Useful Websites

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The Pastoral System The goal of the school community is to develop the whole person, and as a student matures, self- discipline should take the place of imposed discipline and personal achievement should become its own reward.

The School Ethos At Dulwich College we aim for our students to enjoy academic success, and create an environment where students, parents and teachers are more actively involved in school life. To achieve this we have: • Strong academic goals for all students • A safe and nurturing environment for all students • Opportunities for student involvement, commitment and responsibility • A strong staff development programme • Regular communication between the school, teachers and parents, and between the community and the school • Personal development programmes that focus on problem solving, conflict resolution, self-esteem, shared responsibility, and respect for the rights of others • A fair and consistently enforced discipline system.

College Code of Conduct Dulwich College is a friendly community. We wish all its members to derive the greatest possible benefit from being here. Our Code of Conduct aims to promote harmony. We are all expected to: • Be helpful and show respect for others • Avoid behaviour or comments that could lead to any distress • Behave with courtesy and in a manner that reflects well on us and on the school • Make sure that our appearance does credit

to both us and the school • Be punctual • Respect the property of both the College and of other people, and look after our own • Observe the particular rules which are designed to ensure our own safety and which apply to particular areas of the College • Exercise common sense • Keep left when moving around the inside of the building and never run indoors outside of the sports areas. During lunch, students should remain seated until they have been told to go to the playground. During breaks, they should remain within the designated areas. The following areas are out of bounds to students unless accompanied by an adult: • Bus parking area below the swimming pool and any other car parking areas • Swimming pool • Second floor terrace • Roof garden • Roof top sports area • Elevator • Foundation Stage playground for KS1/KS2 students (unless invited) • Any space beyond fenced or gated areas within the perimeter walls • Any areas outside of the College boundaries. 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. On the school buses students should remain seated at all times wearing their seat belts and follow the bus monitor’s instructions.

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

Children who fail to complete their homework without due cause on three occasions during a half-term are given a detention. When given a detention, the parents will be informed and asked to acknowledge receipt by returning the detention form.

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 serious incidents of misbehaviour such as willful vandalism, stealing, repeated swearing, verbal, written, cyber or physical bullying, possession of harmful weapons or substances will be referred directly to the Head of Primary or Headmaster and will result in a Headmaster’s detention or a possible temporary suspension from the school. Repeat offences for any form of serious misconduct will either result in a further suspension or permanent exclusion from the school. At any time the Headmaster may permanently exclude a child from the College if their behaviour is deemed to present a risk to their own or other students’ physical or moral well-being, or significantly damage the reputation of the College.

Anti-Bullying Policy 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.

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:

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 in 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

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The students are also taught that there are consequences for breaking a rule. In general, repeated infractions will result in a break time detention for KS2 students.

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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 Victoria Esplin (Victoria.Esplin@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.

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The House System Students are allocated to one of four Houses and, once allocated, will stay in that House throughout their time at the school. Each House has a nominated staff House Leader. The Primary School has four student House Captains and four Vice-Captains. 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. The teachers will collect the House Points each week in Year 1 to Year 6, which are counted towards the end-of-year House Cup. Points are also awarded for the regular House competitions. The House with the most points at the end of the year wins the House Cup. All members of the teaching staff, with the exception of the Heads of School, are allocated to a House.

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The four Houses are:

Alleyn

Seacole

named after Edward Alleyn, who founded Dulwich College 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 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: Ms Isabel Binns

House Colour - Blue Head of House: Mr Nicolas Furger

Shackleton

Sejong

named after Sir Ernest Shackleton. He was born in 1874 and was educated at Dulwich College 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 save his 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: Mr Lorne Barnard

House Colour - Red Head of House: Ms Victoria Graham

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Student Council The Primary School has a Student Council which is open to all Year 1 to Year 6 students. Student Council members are voted into role for a period of one term at a time.

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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 August 18 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.

Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception) + Key Stage 1 (Year 1 and Year 2) Daily Uniform

Girls

Boys

Summer Gingham Dress

Winter Navy Pinafore

Navy Cardigan (with crest as for winter)

Light Blue Polo Shirt, long-sleeved Navy Cardigan (with crest)

White Socks

Navy Tights/Socks

Black Polished Shoes

Navy Hair Accessories School Cap/Hat

Summer Navy Shorts

Winter Navy Trousers

Light Blue Polo Shirt, short-sleeved

Light Blue Polo Shirt, long-sleeved

Navy Sweater (with crest as for winter)

Navy Sweater (with crest)

Navy Socks

Black Polished Shoes

School Cap/Hat

Key Stage 2 ( Year 3 to Year 6) Daily Uniform

Girls

Boys

Summer

Winter/Best Dress Uniform

Navy Blue Blazer (Best Dress) Navy Skirts or Shorts White Blouse, short-sleeved

Navy Blue Blazer Tartan Kilt White Blouse, long-sleeved

Tie

Navy Socks Black Polished Shoes Navy Hair Accessories

Navy Tights/Navy Knee Length Socks Black Polished Shoes Navy Hair Accessories

School Cap/Hat Navy Cardigan (with crest as for winter)

School Cap/Hat Navy Cardigan (with crest)

Summer Navy Blue Blazer (Best Dress)

Winter/Best Dress Uniform Navy Blue Blazer

Navy Shorts White Shirt, short-sleeved

Navy Trousers White Shirt, long sleeved

Tie

Navy Socks Black Polished Shoes School Cap/Hat Navy Sweater (with crest as for winter)

Navy Socks Black Polished Shoes School Cap/Hat Navy Sweater (with crest)

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Dulwich College Primary School Uniform

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Polo shirts, 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. 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. The House uniform is not compulsory in the Foundation Stage. A Dulwich cap/hat is also part of the uniform and they are available in different styles. You may wish to purchase some items such as shoes, tights, socks, black belts and navy hair accessories in your home country.

Non-Uniform Days 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 KRW 2000-KRW 3000. 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 jewellery 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 child’s name. All clothing, including hats, footwear, sports gear, swimming kits, kit bags and school bags, should be named.

Sun Safety For the safety of your children we operate a ‘No Hat No Play’ policy, according to seasonal requirements. We ask that students wear caps or sunhats that are part of the school uniform and either bring sunscreen to be applied at school or apply it at home before coming to school during hot weather.

Attendance

Smoking

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 send 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.

Dulwich College Seoul is a non-smoking school.

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 Head of School via the class teacher. 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 daughter’s interest to cut short the term. Unexplained absence is followed up with contact of parents by phone call. Please note that the School is obliged to report second day unexplained absence to local authorities if parents cannot be contacted.

Punctuality 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. Children arriving after registration will be marked as late. Please help your child to be on time. If your child arrives late they will be given a ‘late pass’ 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.

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 All unnamed items are kept in the lost property baskets just outside the 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.

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 Dulwich Shop. A water-proof bag or wallet is also required for carrying their school books. The younger children in Nursery and Reception are provided with all their school materials. Students in KS1 and KS2 require a pencil case with the following items: • • • • • • • •

Standard and coloured pencils Pens (for our Junior School students once granted a pen license) Pencil sharpener Eraser Glue stick Ruler (30cm) Water bottle (the children can fill this at school) Apron for Art (the school will provide aprons, but you may wish to bring your own).

Students should avoid bringing unnecessary valuable items to school. Money should only be sent with students if requested by a teacher. In this instance it should be sent in a clearly labelled envelope. It is not advised to send large amounts of money to school via the students. Students should not bring any toys or games to school without approval from a teacher. Students are not allowed to use mobile phones, music players or gaming devices in the school. A bilingual electronic dictionary is permitted, although teachers will encourage these to be used sparingly.

Birthdays We are happy for parents to send a birthday cake to school. It is most useful if you can also provide disposable plates and cutlery. Please ensure that the cake is nut-free and seek the Nurse’s approval before bringing it to the class. Suitable soft drinks are also permissible. Please be discrete if handing out birthday invitations at school, unless all in the class are invited.

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

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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. 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.

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.

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. 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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Individual Music Lessons

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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 both from the Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s caterers. A form will be sent before the beginning of each term to all parents regarding this 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. In Nursery, Reception, KS1 and KS2 the teaching staff will be provided with a list of children who are eligible for school lunches and snacks.

Mid-Morning Snacks Healthy snacks are provided to the children at morning break. In the Nursery and Reception classes, the children are free to take their snack as they wish from 9.30am to 11am. In all other classes snack will be provided at 9.55am in KS1 and 9.25am in KS2.

Lunch The College caterers provide healthy, nutritious food to the children with a daily choice of an Asian or Western menu 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 childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs, but will inform parents if we are unable to meet these requests. Nursery and Reception eat lunch in their main Dining Hall and are helped by staff.

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Year 1 and Year 2 have lunch in the main Dining Hall during the first sitting which starts at 12pm. They sit together by year group with their class teachers and develop independence by choosing their own food. Children are welcome to return for seconds if they wish. Year 3 to Year 6 also eat in the main Dining Hall initially sat by year group - under the supervision of the teachers. They start lunch at the second sitting from 12.30pm onwards. The older students also 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 each day. All children are encouraged not to waste food but rather to eat what they have chosen and if they would like more to ask for seconds. Teachers will encourage the children to choose a healthy, balanced diet each day. If you have any special concerns regarding your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eating habits, please let the class teacher know so that the lunch duty staff can be informed where applicable. If children are going on a school trip and will be away from school at lunch time, a packed lunch will

be provided if parents have availed themselves of school catering.

College Nutrition Committee 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 school. They meet at regular times throughout the year, including opportunities to sample the food at the College. General feedback is periodically sought from the whole parent body.

Packed Lunches and Snacks We support parents in providing a healthy option for our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 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.

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Transportation 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.

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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 driver 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. Students are responsible for informing Reception, before 12pm, if they are not going to travel by bus that day. Students must remain seated while they are travelling to and from school. 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 your 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.

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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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

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should be given to the Bus Monitor in a plastic bag with the child’s name, as well as details of 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.

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School Medical Policy

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Medical Records 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 an 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.

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.

Parent Representatives

The objective of the Friends is to sustain and support the College, in particular by:

The primary function of the Parent Rep is to facilitate communication between class teachers and parents in relation to volunteering for school trips or other special events. The Parent Reps also facilitate the social interaction among families in the school community. An outline of the role is available from the Head of Primary on request and will be explained by the class teachers during the induction meetings.

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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 (AGM) 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.

Each class is represented by a Parent Representative (also known as a Class Rep).

Their role is not to have involvement in the day-to-day running of the class but to be the liaison between the year group and its families when required by the teachers. Parent Representatives are not expected to help other parents solve concerns/grievances regarding the school, but will refer them to the particular member of staff if assistance is required. Parent Representatives meet with the Headmaster and Head of School at least three times per year for a ‘Town Hall’ style meeting.

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Friends of Dulwich Volunteering

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Other Volunteer Opportunities

Work in the Community

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

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. 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 involved in these community initiatives.

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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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SUN

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

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

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May

SUN

June

July

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School/Public Holidays

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Professional Development Days (school holiday)

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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

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)

DCSL - Dulwich College Seoul

Key Stage 3 (KS3) - the collective term for the Year 7 to Year 9 age range (the first years of Secondary School education)

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 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 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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