Spring/Summer College Magazine 2012

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COLUMNS News & Events .......................................... 2 Letter from the Headmaster.................. 4 Welcome to our New Head of Senior School.............................................. 6 Welcome to our New Head of Early Years................................................... 7 College Adventures ................................. 8 Drama ........................................................ 10 Sports ......................................................... 18 A Truly International Experience........... 20

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How well do you know our Media Centres? .............................................22 Student Artwork ...............................22 Friends ...............................................26 Connections .......................................28

25 Front Cover: Karl Jenkins performs at ISCMS Contributors: Chris Woolf, Bella Nightingale, Nicky Cases, Cindy Colson, Katrina Maguire, Neal McGowan, Jane Nieman, Eileen Tong, Veena Rao, Sarah Humphreys, Katherine Chua, Johanna Li, Ann Carmichael, Melanie Ellis, Marianne Lu, Kelly Kong, Rick Ahn, Gemma Duffy, Shane O’Shea, Mike Preston, Klaudia Tomaszun, Benjamin Tan, Rene Koglbauer Editors: Alex Hayes, Mark Scott


News & Events

Hats Off to our Student Leaders Five months into their tenure, the Head Students already have many successes to point to. They have had the privilege of leading the student body and weekly assemblies alongside acting as the welcoming faces for visitors and newcomers. This year, the school has worked extremely hard to raise

UK Mathematics Challenge 2012 – Our Best Results Ever!

the profile of its student leaders: they now greet students and staff at reception every morning; they have also mentored Year 11 through the difficult process of making IB choices. Every lunchtime they also manage

On 2nd February, 94 students from

7 of our Year 9 students out of only

students in the Lakeside Café extremely

Years 9, 10 and 11 took part in our

500 worldwide have been invited

effectively, insisting on the highest stand-

largest ever entry in the UK Math-

to take part in the next round of the

ards of dress, behaviour and cleanliness.

ematics Challenge which is a math-

Year 9 UK Mathematics Olympiad.

Their leadership has made the school a better place, for which the whole Dulwich

ematics contest reserved for only the best mathematics students from any

19 other students out of only 5500

community is grateful. In the near future, the

school. Each year, approximately

have been invited to compete in the

Head Students will be publishing a weekly

250,000 students take part and the

European Mathematics Olympiad.

newsletter for the Senior School that will keep the student body updated; they will be

top 6% of scorers worldwide receive a Gold Certificate, the next 13% receive

These are excellent results for Dul-

collaborating with the Student Council and

a Silver Certificate and the next best

wich College Beijing!

forging closer ties with Junior School; and, above all, they will continue to embody and

21% receive a Bronze Certificate. Our students did exceptionally well, with

A special mention must go to Nam-

48 of them (just over 50%) achieving

seok (Nick) Lee 11SKA who scored

a Gold Certificate, 27 a Silver Certifi-

the 2nd highest score in the world (out

cate (just over 25%) and most of the

of a quarter of a million students!) and

rest a Bronze Certificate.

also to both Boyeun Jeong 11JHO

promote the Dulwich values.

and Alex Jin 10FGA who both scored 3 of our Year 11 students out of only

a joint 3rd best score in the world.

500 worldwide have been invited to take part in the next round of the Year

A big thank you to all involved and a

11 UK Mathematics Olympiad.

special thank you to Ms. Walshe, Mr. Pankratz and Mr. Parekh for the spe-

8 of our Year 10 students out of only

cial mathematical olympiad training

500 worldwide have been invited

given to their students. Every one of

to take part in the next round of the

Ms. Walshe’s Year 11 students who

Year 10 UK Mathematics Olympiad.

took part won a Gold Certificate – this is an exceptional performance!

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From left to right: Benjamin Tan – Head Boy, Samantha Melcher – Head Girl, Anna-Sophie Kleber – Deputy Head Girl, Christopher Liu – Deputy Head Boy

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News & Events

Bookworm Literary Festival 2012 Dulwich College Beijing was proud to be

Prize-nominated author. Her book

a sponsor of the Bookworm’s Interna-

begins when Jaffy Brown, a young

tional Literary Festival 2012. The event,

boy from the East of London, is plucked

which ran from the 9th to the 23rd of

from the jaws of an escaped tiger. He

March 2012, is a unique celebration of

is rescued by Mr. Jamrach, an explorer,

literature and ideas in China, connecting

entrepreneur and collector of the world’s

over 70 Chinese and international writers

strangest creatures who then leads him

about it, her unease with continued com-

and thinkers.

on a sea voyage to hunt for a Komodo

parisons to Dickens and the importance

dragon in the East Indies. In a thought

of her family.

Our main sponsored event, ‘Jamrach’s

provoking discussion, Mrs. Birch took in

Menagerie’ by Carol Birch provided a

the quite liberating discovery that she

The book is still available for purchase at

great insight into the mind of a Booker

need not visit a place before writing

The Bookworm Beijing in Sanlitun.

Kathryn Chua Takes us ‘Walking’ I started writing Midnight Walking in the

would be – at least, not initially. I wrote

Hopefully, widened boundaries will serve

summer of 2010, while on vacation in

at least 8000 words during the summer

me well in my future studies and career.

Hong Kong. It had been three days since I’d

(essentially 2 chapters), and went into the

I was recently accepted into New York

left the house – I survived mainly on take-

fall of 2010 believing my production rate

University to study English and American

out and any leftovers my parents deigned

would remain constant. This, of course,

Literature at the College of Arts and Sci-

to bring home – and I was reading a book,

was a bit of a stupid assumption, because

ences. While the prospect of University

the name of which now escapes me. It

the fall of 2010 was also the start of Year

does excite me, I will also be taking a gap

was a horror, fantasy, young adult sort

12 and the IB Diploma for me.

year to spend some time with my family and, with luck, finish my second book – a

of novel, with your standard protagonist (the average girl who later turned out to

Being a writer while being a student is

sequel to Midnight Walking that will con-

be special-after-all) and love interest (a

difficult, but not for reasons one might

tinue the vision I had at its very concep-

brooding, attractively troubled Were-pan-

expect. The most significant problem is not

tion, during that summer in Hong Kong.

ther, if I recall correctly), and at some point

that you write less, though that is a prob-

I figured: I can do better.

lem. No, what worried me the most was the fact that I wasn’t writing enough –

You might say that I was spurred by arro-

the feeling that I was being

gance, but in retrospect I think there was

unproductive, lazy and

a definite sense of rebellion present as

just plain incompetent. The

well. Midnight Walking was conceived as

IB Diploma is not an easy

a subversion – of the distressed damsels

course, and it was very rare

and Byronic monsters and their unhealth-

that I managed to write as

ily codependent relationships – and I can

much as I wanted in a day or

only hope that in writing it, I have fulfilled

week. However, writing Mid-

this purpose.

night Walking ultimately took only 7 months, and has given

Despite such grand intentions, writing the

me a lot of perspective on my

book itself wasn’t as hard as I thought it

creative boundaries.

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From the Headmaster’s Desk

Founder’s Day in Dulwich College London. DCB will be introducing International Founder’s Day from 2012–13.

Who are we?

So what does it mean to be a British International School and what exactly are we trying to achieve? Your satisfaction with how I answer this will relate very much to your own understanding of what it means to be British in 2012 and what the purpose of education is. There are many different views on the history, achievements and many devastating consequences of the British Empire, the jewel in the crown of which was eighteenth-century India. However, what is not in dispute is that one of the lasting legacies of the Colonial Empire is that it changed the cultural and racial diversity of Great Britain forever. The UK is now a rich, diverse and multicultural society where people of different backgrounds, ethnic origins, races and religions live, work, play and attend school together day-in and day-out.

Dulwich College Beijing Headmaster, Neal McGowan, discusses what it means to be a British International School in China.

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So, we are intrinsically a British school— but for global students from every part of the world. We currently have over 42 nationalities in Dulwich College Beijing, and I have to let you know that this was

ne of the most common ques-

their roots than I do—being Scottish runs

a major attraction for me coming here as

tions I get asked by current

through my veins. I am also immensely

your Headmaster. It is important to point

and prospective parents is ‘How

proud to be British and of my British

out that we are a British school located

British is Dulwich College Beijing?’ There

passport, and this summer when the

in China, which means that we have a

are many issues lying behind this ques-

Olympic Games are held in London, my

moral, cultural and educational duty to

tion, some of which are more challenging

heart will be racing faster than anyone’s

promote partnership and understanding

than others. Does the question relate to

when the British National Anthem ‘God

with our host culture. I personally believe

our students, our curriculum, our teach-

Save the Queen’ is played and sung at

that we do this very well, and indeed this

ers—or all three? I am very clear about

the medal ceremonies. Being a global

was a key factor in our being named as

what kind of school we are, and I know

citizen based in China, and particularly

British International School of the Year

that I make the point strongly during

working with young people, many of

2011.

almost every public speech or presenta-

whom are ‘Third Culture Kids’, reinforces

tion I give. However, as people are still

my belief that the world is indeed a vil-

So when we say we are ‘British’, what

asking the question, I felt it would be

lage and we all share in its challenges

exactly do we mean by this? It’s very

worth sharing my vision in this edition of

and successes. To use the words of the

clear—we are talking about our values,

College Magazine.

late President John F Kennedy, ‘In the

our ethos, our traditions, our standards,

final analysis, we all inhabit this small

our curriculum and how our teachers lead

As many of you know, I am from Edin-

planet, we all breathe the same air, we

learning and teach. It’s about our par-

burgh, which means my personal pride

all cherish our children’s futures, and

ticular approach and how we do things—

manifests itself at different levels—being

we are all mortal.’ It is with that sense of

the fact that we have a school uniform,

Scottish, being British and being global.

moral purpose and global outlook that I

hold an annual prize giving and the way

No one feels a greater connection with

try to lead our school.

our assemblies are organised. It’s to do

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From the Headmaster’s Desk with our view on the curriculum—that it

ish school life that we are borrowing from

should be broad, balanced and inclusive,

them for next year is the establishment

with a commitment to academic excel-

of our International Founder’s Day, which

lence, music, the arts, sport and service.

will mark and celebrate Edward Alleyn

We are not an ‘academic hot house’ nor

for having the vision and the determina-

are we an ‘examinations factory’. We are

tion to establish Dulwich College in 1619,

here to fully educate our children and

which led to its development here in Bei-

young people about what it means to be

jing in 2005.

human, as well as to provide them with an outstanding academic programme

His Excellency, Mr Sebastian Wood,

that will set them free to have choices

the British Ambassador to The People’s

in life and enable them to play their part

Republic of China, opened our Dulwich

as responsible global citizens. The rea-

International Model United Nations

son that so many international students

Conference in February this year. For

from around the world choose Dulwich is

me he captured what it means to be a

because we are British and we provide a

responsible global citizen and the impor-

British education. They don’t expect our

tance of having an outstanding educa-

Our children and young people will be

school to be like their home-based mod-

tion based on a strong philosophical and

studying, living, working and sharing their

els. They are choosing us because of

moral purpose. He emphasised that the

lives with people from all over the globe

what we stand for and how we do things

capacity for international conflict to have

to an extent that my generation could

in our very British way.

catastrophic consequences for the entire

never have imagined when we were at

Headmaster Neal McGowan welcomes Australian Ambassador Frances Adamson to Dulwich College Beijing for the Australia–Britain Cricket match held on our sports fields in September 2011. Cricket is an international sport played across the globe, but with a very ‘British’ heritage.

world means that there is a stronger

school. Professor Yong Zhao, who is

Significantly, our curriculum is based on

imperative than ever before for nations

Presidential Chair and Associate Dean

the British model and follows the English

to be informed about and have under-

for Global Education at the University of

National Curriculum until the end of Year

standing towards each others’ cultures,

Oregon in the USA, adds that if young

11 (age 16). However, we recognise the

challenges and priorities. The need for

people are to compete for jobs in this

global destinations of our students, and

international diplomatic relations is more

global melting pot, each must demon-

so it is right that we offer the IB Diploma

important now than at any point in our

strate what makes him or her especially

in Years 12 and 13—but taught and deliv-

history. Secondly, he reminded us of the

unique and different from the millions of

ered in a very British way. We require

rapidly depleting nature of the world’s

people around the world who may share

our teachers to have experience of the

resources, including things many of us

their basic skillsets. For our students that

British education system before joining

take for granted such as clean air and

will be due to their having had a British

us, meaning 90 per cent of our teachers

fresh water, which need to be shared

education right here in China!

are expatriate (the majority of our PRC

equitably amongst an ever-increasing

teachers are those teaching Mandarin).

and impoverished world population. His

So, we are a British school, and proud

Our link with Dulwich College London

final point was that globalisation means

to be so—but specifically one for global

means that we work in close partnership

we no longer live a world where we can

students. Each and every one of us is

with one of the leading UK independent

hope to compete and achieve success if

born unique, quite unlike any other person

schools and we are held accountable for

we only think within the confines of our

alive. Whilst we celebrate and rejoice in

fulfilling our commitment to the Dulwich

home nations. He suggested that the

the beautiful dignity of difference within

ethos and philosophy through the annual

world’s economic interdependence is

our school, each of our current and future

inspection they carry out in our school.

illustrated perfectly by the iPhone, which

students—no matter where they come

It was heartening that when Dr Joseph

was conceived in the United States,

from—will always absorb a little bit of what

Spence, the Master of Dulwich Col-

designed in the UK, with its software

may be essentially British, due to their

lege London, spent time with us in early

being developed in India, its hardware

having been a part of our learning com-

March, his view was that we are now full

manufactured in China, financed in Asia

munity here at Dulwich College Beijing.

partners with his school and they have as

and the finished product sold all around

much to learn from us as we have from

the world. So we either succeed together

them. Indeed, one of the strands of Brit-

or fail independently.

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Neal McGowan

Headmaster

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Welcome to our New Head of Senior School

A few words from our new Head of Senior School, Simon Herbert

the community are clearly fundamental to a Dulwich education and I aim to reinforce all four at the Senior School. My sons are very excited about joining their new school. Of course, given their ages, we shall have a son in each stage of Dulwich College Beijing, therefore I

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have even more interest in ensuring a smooth transition from one to the other.

t is with pleasure that I introduce

ally, in both Kenya and France. I have

My son Freddie is already an expert at

myself to you as the new Head of

travelled extensively but we are really

using chopsticks and thinks that Kung Fu

the Senior School of Dulwich Col-

looking forward to discovering Asia.

is practised in the school corridors, whilst our three year old is just looking forward

lege Beijing. At the time of writing, I am Senior Housemaster and former Head of

I take over from Chris Woolf, who has

to the back-to-back movies on the flight

Modern Languages at Fettes College in

done a fantastic job as the interim Head,

over and eating noodles every day!

Edinburgh, Scotland. My wife Helen and

and I wish him every success with his

I, and our three children Will (12), Fred-

new post in England. The staff and par-

We hope to maintain the lovely family

die (10) and Oliver (3) are very excited

ents whom I have already met have been

feel to the school. When my wife Helen

about our move to Beijing and joining the

wonderfully friendly and welcoming. Neal

visited the school in October she couldn’t

Dulwich community. When I first spoke to

McGowan and the College Leadership

quite believe all the smiley faces, and

an audience of Dulwich College Beijing

Team have been superb at making us

thought immediately how relaxed our

parents and staff during the interview

feel incredibly supported as we take this

own boys will be to join such a happy

process in June 2011 (how time has

big step. Since my initial visit, I have

community.

flown!), I was asked why we were consid-

returned twice and I am delighted to say

ering a move to Beijing. I answered then

that on both occasions the strong ethos

We look forward to meeting you all in

that we were looking forward to a new

of the school was evident. It is an ethos

August and the start of our new life in

challenge, to working in one of the most

to which I very much adhere and which

China.

exciting places in the world and to joining

matches my educational philosophy. The

a school within the Dulwich family. I also

four pillars of academic excellence, the

mentioned that I had worked internation-

arts, sport and commitment of service to

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Welcome to our New Head of Early Years

A few words from our new Head of Early Years, Sarah Humphreys

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n the morning of 23rd Febru-

Well, I have many years of leadership

Dulwich College Beijing ‘family’. Kate

ary, my Deputy came running

experience and I’m passionate about

Beith and I are regularly in touch and, in

out onto the playground where

learning so that is a good start! At pre-

May, I will be spending a week shadow-

I was greeting children and announced

sent, I am Headteacher of Jeavons

ing Kate at the College. Rest assured

“China is on the phone!” The previous

Wood School, a recently established 420

that we are both committed to achieving

day I had returned from Beijing, brimming

place school to the west of Cambridge.

as smooth a handover as possible in

with enthusiasm, having interviewed for

As founding Headteacher I have been

order to secure the continued success of

the position of Head of Early Years at

responsible for leading the vision and

Early Years at Dulwich College Beijing.

Dulwich College. ‘China’, was, indeed,

strategic direction of the school, appoint-

Neal McGowan, the Dulwich Headmas-

ing staff and managing accommodation

ter, and I’m pleased to say that he did

and finances in order to create a stimu-

offer me the post.

lating and forward-thinking learning environment. In many ways, our approach to

I applied to Dulwich College Beijing

learning and values resemble those of

because I wanted to work in an interna-

Dulwich College Beijing – maybe that is

tional school that aspires to achieve the

why I felt so ‘at home’ during my visit in

highest quality education for its students

February.

and has a vision for the future. From what I learned about Dulwich (including

Jeavons Wood is my second Head-

that it had won the ISA British Interna-

ship; my first was at Kettlefields Primary

tional School of 2011!) it seemed to be

School, Cambridgeshire where I was

just the place I was looking for and I was

Headteacher for eight years. I have also

thrilled to be invited for interview.

been an Ofsted Inspector, a County Literacy Advisor and have interna-

The interview process was very compre-

tional school experience. From

hensive and, as we visited the different

August 2007 to July 2009 I was

Early Years campuses, we were greeted

employed by the British Inter-

by happy, confident pupils and a friendly,

national School in Jakarta as

professional staff. Throughout the Col-

Assistant Head of Primary,

lege there was an atmosphere of vibrant

responsible for Early Years.

activity and the Dulwich Values were evi-

I learned a great deal whilst

dently in practice. Kate Beith, the current

working at BISJ about inter-

Head of Early Years, impressed us as

national school teaching

a charismatic leader; she demonstrated

and about how effective

pride in the journey that the Early Years

child-initiated learning

had taken and had vision for its future

through enquiry can be

development. I am delighted to have

for pupils of all ages.

been appointed Kate’s successor but what experience and expertise do I have

I am very much looking

that qualify me to take on her mantle?

forward to joining the

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College Adventures

Winter Wonderland

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in Canada

uring the CNY break, Gemma

ing powder after huge snowfalls and an

to-Peak gondola, which links the two

Walshe and Jonathan Clark

enormous variety of seemingly endless

peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb moun-

accompanied a group of DCB

runs.

tains and allowed us some truly spectacular views of the glaciers and peaks. Our

students to the premier Canadian ski resort of Whistler. Our students, most

Students’ progress on the slopes was

après ski activities included a fire and ice

of whom began at novice level, were

nothing short of amazing. Navigation of

show, snow tubing and sleigh riding. This

treated to six whole days of world-class

the pistes was made easy by the world’s

trip proved absolutely unmissable and

ski and snowboard tuition, outstand-

longest continuous lift system, the Peak-

we all look forward to returning next year.

Top Music Students Take on England

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n January, 12 of our most Gifted and Talented music students were invited to the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, England, for a week in residency.

On our way there we stopped off at Dulwich College London for the first International Alumni dinner. Past musicians and friends turned up for some great food, speeches and music provided by our Gifted and Talented tourists from Beijing. We then headed to Manchester and had an amazing week of music lessons, observations, master classes, concerts and general all round music making. We were greeted royally by our hosts and we returned

ful reception organised by the RNCM. This tour is truly unique in

their faith in us by performing a lunchtime recital for their stu-

schooling and one our Gifted and Talented students are very lucky to

dents and professors. A standing ovation greeted our students

be invited on. We are already planning a return trip in February 2013

after the final note and this was rapidly followed by a wonder-

as our students can match the best anywhere in the world.

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College Adventures

IB Theatre Students Take Their Act to Seoul

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y IB Theatre Arts class of seven students spent 7 days in Dulwich College Seoul this January. During the week, we assisted our brilliant drama teachers

(Ms Ashman, Mrs Simpson, and Ms Maguire) in providing the Key Stage 3 students in Seoul with their first ever drama workshops. In their full school assembly (consisting of just 100 students), we performed a devised performance of “Childhood”, based on theatre practitioner Kantor’s ideas. Over the weekend, we were able to work with 30 Year 5-8 students in a 40-minute interpretation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream (William Shakespeare), which turned out to be an amazing and impressive performance considering many of the students had never been in a show before. We also spent time in and around Seoul - shopping in Mukedong, eating local foods, and watching the reknowned Nanta show! All of us

Benjamin Tan, Year

udents

12 Theatre Arts St

had an awesome experience working with younger students in drama - thank you to our teachers for taking us on such a wonderful trip!

California Dreaming S

enior School Drama and Photography students enjoyed time in San Francisco during the CNY holidays. Students had the unique opportunity of working with the San Fran-

cisco Mime Troupe developing their skills in Commedia and physical comedy. Students also had an opportunity to watch and work with the BATS Improv Theatre Company, developing their skills in comedy, devising and improvisation; it would appear that we have a few budding stars in this genre! Photography students worked in China Town and Japan Town

students also explored 90 films that were made in San Francisco.

exploring tourism, architecture, the abstract and historical

Students took in many sights in San Francisco, including the San

sights. As well as watching a range of avant garde theatre such

Francisco Gate Bridge and the notorious Alcatraz! A great week,

as Humour Abuse which explored the life of a young clown,

with some outstanding students!

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Drama

ISTA Reflection

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By: Johanna Li (89MTA)

STA may have only been a three-

became quiet, the practitioners told us

took there would be an amazing echo,

day event but it is definitely unfor-

the plan for the day, which was to go to

the practitioners led us through a variety

gettable. ISTA has taught me a lot

798, the art district, to find inspiration for

of activities and told us the story again

of extremely valuable lessons from the

our final performance. Later on, we were

but this time the echo enhanced the

way I look at things to get inspiration,

told to get into our ensemble groups, the

voices and made the story sound dream

to knowing the importance of teamwork

groups we would be working in during

like.

and listening to others. It wasn’t just the

ISTA, for the first time. In our ensemble groups we were issued

events and activities during ISTA that made it what it was, also the people tak-

The ensemble groups consisted of peo-

pieces of the story to make a final piece

ing part in ISTA contributed a lot to the

ple who barely knew each other, people

of drama. We only had 7 hours together

energy and atmosphere.

from other schools in different countries,

as an ensemble, so we had to work very

who didn’t think we would ever get so

hard. We supported each other, and

On Thursday afternoon while I was wait-

close to each other as we did only two

soon we felt like we had known each

ing for the girls I was to host, I was nerv-

and a half days later. Our ensemble

other for a very long time and definitely

ous as I had no idea what was planned

leader, Jillian, explained to us that each

not for just a couple of hours.

for me for the next few days. I had no

ensemble had a different element to

idea what I was expecting. However, as

represent; ‘Team Jillian’ received the

When the day of the final performance

the students from the different schools

element metal. The ensemble leaders

came most of us didn’t feel nervous at all

from all around the world, ranging from

told us a story that would be the core of

as we all knew exactly what to do even

Tanzania to England, slowly trickled into

our final performance, a story that was

though we had only rehearsed for less

the room, I felt the excitement, my nerv-

to lead us during ISTA. Being part of an

than 7 hours. The final performance defi-

ousness was gone and I suddenly knew

ensemble made us feel like we were part

nitely didn’t look as if we had only prac-

that ISTA would be one of the best things

of something very special.

ticed for such a short time.

I had been to 798 before but when I went

The hardest part of ISTA was saying ‘good

The next morning we found ourselves

with ISTA it felt like a completely different

bye’ to our new friends, many tears were

sitting in the theatre, with around 120

place, it felt a lot more inspiring and that

shed but what I will never forget is when

other children all around our age. The

was because ISTA helped me learn how

Camille said “Now I understand, it takes

theatre was filled with sounds of laugh-

to see things in a different way through

exactly 2 and a half days to become a

ter and energetic chatter. However, one

drama and acting with the art works

real family”. It also takes exactly 2 and a

thing was for sure, everyone was excited

around us. As a whole group we entered

half days of ISTA to have the best time of

for the next three days ahead. The room

a big green drum, with every step we

your life!

I had and will ever participate in.

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Articles

Design Technology: More than Meets the Eye By: Ann Carmichael

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be as passionate about design as I am.

ideas to the concrete

Always aim for the WOW factor!

I want to communicate that design is all

products. This is not always a straight

When design inspires a WOW reaction,

around us, and does not only happen in

line. It may zig-zag on the way and there

it grabs people’s interest. As a result suc-

DT lessons. It affects every aspect of our

may be changes and new directions, as

cessful designers create WOW responses

lives, whether natural or manmade. Ideas

the idea and its form unfold. Students are

to their work. A designer who asks “Is this

are always evolving and good design

taught to think in many ways, such as

good enough?” is probably not a very

aims to improve living standards and the

analytical, critical, creative and sequential.

successful one. I strongly encourage stu-

use of our earth’s resources for all.

The process really encourages apply-

dents to aim for a WOW response to their

ing what you already know, seeking new

ideas and projects. What makes theirs

So what is Design Technology and what

information, asking questions, collabora-

unique, special and inspiring? By encour-

do students learn in this subject in the

tion, embracing challenge and finding

aging students to explore their ideas, dare

Junior School?

solutions.

to try something different, think outside

The Junior School curriculum builds on

It’s like navigating your way around a

they develop confidence and the ability to

the Early Years, which encourages stu-

new city. There are many ways to get to

explore concepts in a new way.

dents to think more deeply about the big

one place; some routes are more chal-

picture. Design is about creating, plan-

lenging than others. Perhaps you will

In Design Technology students can learn

ning and communicating ideas through

discover your way to something more

how to influence their environment posi-

research, discussion, questioning, test-

interesting than the initial destination.

tively through good, conscientious design

s a teacher of Design Technol-

There is a strong

ogy in the Junior School, my

focus on process,

aim is to inspire students to

how to move from

of the box and further develop their skills,

ing, labelled drawings, notes and pro-

choices.

totypes. These ideas may aim to solve

The beauty of DT is that it provides a

a problem, improve a current design, or

practical platform for students to utilize

Guiding and providing opportunities

simply explore a new opportunity.

and further develop existing skills and

for our students to think in this manner

knowledge from various areas of the cur-

from an early age will enable students

Technology refers to the use of computer

riculum. This may be from art, math, ICT,

to broaden their future career and life

programmes such as Photoshop and

literacy, sciences or humanities. Certain

choices. This contribution will aid an

Sketch Up, the Internet, photography,

projects are designed specifically to link

environmentally conscious and altruistic

safe and appropriate use of tools and

to the current topic of study in their year

society in the future, and will make a bet-

materials and use of efficient techniques

group. Such as Year 3 making mosaics

ter world!

to aid design and creation of ideas.

as a link to their study of the Romans.

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Articles

By: Melanie

FOBISSEA Pastoral Care JAWS at Dulwich College Beijing February 2012

I

n order for our students to perform

including:

practice without the formal outcomes of a prescribed course often leads to more

to their potential we must take care • Safeguarding Children

personalised learning, and this ultimately

and development, and this is some-

• Post 16 pastoral care issues

means that the insights gained will have

thing that is central to the work of every

• Pastoral care in the Early Years

more of an impact on our students.

teacher at Dulwich. The Philosophy

• Transitions between Key Stages

Feedback from the delegates reflected

and Objectives of our College reflect

• Peer Counselling

this; included were positive comments

this intention, and so it was with great

• PSHE Curriculum

as to the nature of the event in terms of

pleasure that we were the host venue for

• University Counselling

time to share, and many of the delegates

the inaugural FOBISSEA pastoral care

• Behaviour Management in the Early

commented that they left the event with

of their social and emotional growth

JAWS (Job-A-like Workshop) in February of this year.

Years

lots of new ideas to put into practice.

• Student Leadership • The role of the form tutor

Leading the sessions was also excellent

Twelve schools from around Asia sent

• Learning Support

professional development for those staff

delegates to the two-day event, dur-

• LGBT issues in schools

members who volunteered their time both before and during the event. The

ing which they discussed, debated and shared ideas on a variety of topics,

In terms of the professional development

quality of facilitation and the warmth and

of staff, this kind of event is invaluable.

friendliness at Dulwich was mentioned

Having time to reflect and share best

in delegate feedback, and as a College we clearly have the capacity and the will to host more events like this in order to bring together the best of the region for the benefit of our students.

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Articles

By: Marianne Lu 6AO

The Process of Writing

Year 6 students from Dulwich College Beijing learn about the complex world of writing literature at this year’s Bookworm Literary Festival.

O

n Wednesday, 14 March, I was

write a good book, you have to under-

fortunate enough to participate

stand each of the characters in the story.

in a workshop at the Book-

To experience what Damon (the main

worm. Some other Year 6 students and I

character) felt like when he was gutting a

listened to J.C. Burke, a famous Austral-

pig, she volunteered to go on a pig hunt,

ian children’s author, on her latest novel

even when she hated seeing dead ani-

Pig Boy.

mals.

J.C. Burke’s writing process for Pig Boy

In her notebooks, J.C. Burke had writ-

is very distinctive. Even though all writers

ten and rewritten her story again and

have their own way of writing a book, I

again. She ‘deleted ten thousand words’,

think that J.C. Burke’s is most excep-

or changed a part of a story that ‘didn’t

tional. She gets ideas, plans, drafts and

make sense at all’ if her editor advised

edits, but she does them in a very unu-

her to do so. When someone asked

sual way. In other words, the process of

whether she was sad that the editor criti-

her writing is unique.

cized her work so much she would say, “By the time all writers reach the stage

J.C. Burke gets her ideas everywhere.

of publishing, they know their story’s

She sticks her nose into everything

plot, character and setting so well that

around her and questions all that is done.

they don’t realise if any part of their story

By doing so, she might come up with

doesn’t make sense. That’s why it’s good

an excellent idea for a story. When she

for someone who has fresh eyes to help

thinks of a possible story idea, she thinks

you edit your story.”

about how it could piece together and is lost in her own world of imagination.

Like many famous authors, J.C. Burke has inspired me to become a better writer

I have always thought that writing was

and strive to be the best that I can be.

more important than planning, but J.C.

She has reinforced the importance of

Burke proved that I was wrong. She

planning, having intellectual curiosity and

spent three years writing Pig Boy and

applying comments to writing. I think that

two of them were spent on planning and

all of us who went to listen to J.C. Burke

researching! She let us look at her ‘draft

gained knowledge on the fascinating pro-

books’, in which each page was filled with

cess of writing.

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Articles

ISCMS: A History By: Shane O’Shea

T

he International Schools Choral

choral and orchestral works, a repertoire

work especially for the event. ISCMS V

Music Society (www.ISCMS.net)

that is almost impossible to attempt in

Lumen attracted 500 participants from 29

was founded in Dulwich College

our schools.

International schools coming from such diverse places as Abu Dhabi, Taiwan,

Beijing in 2008. It is now an officially reg-

Japan and Korea.

istered Society in Hong Kong, and with a

With this came the desire to bring some

comprehensive Constitution and Philoso-

of the world’s top practitioners to the

phy of Objectives on its website. It was

event to work with staff and students

Over the 4 years of its existence ISCMS

borne out of a need to offer our students

alike, and to perform the main work in

has grown to become the most pres-

an opportunity to perform large-scale

the best venue in the host city. So far the

tigious, innovative and creative music

Society has performed in Beijing, Shang-

society of its kind in the Asia/Pacific

hai and Hong Kong and plans are afoot

region. Its drive on inclusivity coupled

to hold ISCMS VI outside China. This

with a quality driven approach make it

year we raised the bar even higher with

truly unique. This year saw the initiation

the participation of Karl Jenkins, the most

of Professional Development for staff,

performed living composer. Karl graced

Two of the world’s top Music Education

us with his presence and composed a

specialists from Northwestern University Chicago, Dr. Janet Barrett and Dr. Maud Hickey, were invited over to work with our music teachers on new and creative ways of teaching and thinking in the classroom. The hosting of ISCMS V Lumen at Dulwich College Beijing raised the bar of excellence further and we all eagerly await next year’s Festival. We are just

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Articles

My ISCMS

By: Kelly Kong, Year 8

i, my name is Kelly and I

Wednesday; we had lots of work to

was one of the members of

do. For the first half of the day, we

H

Lumen. Lumen means light,

practiced the songs and rehearsed

topher Tin, computer music composer

as I felt bright and glorious throughout

thoroughly. For the second half of

and two-time Grammy winner for this

the festival. We had Karl Jenkins as

the day, we had different workshops

Festival. Alongside this our new Com-

our guest director. I had a fabulous

to attend. I went to the piano master

position Competition for students will be

time at the festival. Everyone all gath-

class where I was amazed that Dr.

launched, the winning piece will be per-

ered together in the Edward Alleyn

Curtin played gracious pieces for us

formed at ISCMS VI.

Theatre practising for this amazing

to listen to. The Workshops lasted till

festival.

9:30 pm. We all went to our respective

about to sign the world famous Chris-

homes awaiting the next day.

Overall, this year’s Festival was another outstanding one, and many thanks must

I longed for the big day to come.

go to the community of Dulwich College

Throughout the days, I met people

Friday went by pretty swiftly, we had

Beijing who have supported the concept

from all over the world. Joining this

rehearsals in the morning, through to

since its birth and continue to embrace all

Festival gave an amazing experience

the afternoon and into the night. The

we try to do here. ISCMS is now a per-

to me. As this festival began, we were

teachers had a secret planned for us.

manent fixture in the music calendar in

all strangers walking around, but as

Mr. O’Shea had a talk show with Karl

this region and its developing reputation

days passed, we started to know each

Jenkins! Each school wrote down two

has seen schools from as far as France

other better. By the end of the festival

questions for the talk show. We all lis-

and the USA apply to participate in future

everyone had become friends. I have

tened intensively. Soon it was time to

Festivals. We continue to push forward

friends that I didn’t know at the start of

go home again.

always having the student at the centre

the festival! Saturday was the big day we all

of what we do in an attempt to offer them the best music education the world has

Performing in such a large group has

worked so hard for, it felt like one of

to offer through engagement, experience

been an overwhelming experience for

the best days of my life. It took lots of

and an unrivalled focus on delivering to

me as this will be a once in a lifetime

patience, confidence and courage to

our gifted and talented students whilst

chance. I have been honored to see

reach this stage. Time flew by. “I am

taking care of all others in the process.

other young musicians, practition-

standing on the stage... I am standing

ers from all over the world coming

on the stage... I can hardly believe my

to speak with us, talk with us, and

eyes!” I was amazed by the sight in

perform for us. We had workshops

front of me. We practiced for 2 hours

with all the practitioners, which we

straight that afternoon standing on

could attend if we wished. On the

stage, perfecting all the songs. Soon it

first day of the festival, we all went to

was time for the performance. I felt joy

the Edward Alleyn Theatre to gather

run down my spine.

together for a brief introduction by Mr. O’Shea. We then broke into sections

It was all over way too quickly, the

to practice a little bit of singing. At the

performance ended just as I was start-

end of the day, students went back to

ing to enjoy it. I was so exhausted,

their respective homes waiting for the

but no matter what, I will treasure this

upcoming huge day.

once in a lifetime experience. It was an experience I will never forget.

Thursday was an important day, unlike

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Charity

Interact Continues Cambodia Tabitha Project Tradition In November 2011, the Dulwich College Beijing Interact Club which consisted of 15 students along with 8 staff members travelled to Cambodia to once again contribute their time and effort to the Tabitha Project. This is the fifth consecutive year Dulwich College Beijing has participated; two students provide their narration of this rewarding experience.

A Tabitha Project Overview from Rick

the Khmer Rouge regime and genocide in

ing process. We also were able to spend

Ahn, Year 11:

the 1970s. Prior to this trip I wasn’t aware

time with the villagers in the village and

Janne Ritskes, a citizen of both Cam-

that Cambodia had such a dark and also

play and have fun with the children,

bodia and Canada, established the

recent history that still has a great effect

which was a rewarding experience.

Tabitha foundation in 1994. She first

on the nation today. So with background

came to Cambodia in 1992, and she was

knowledge of Cambodia in mind, I think

What surprised me the most about Cam-

greatly frustrated by the lack of aid for

everyone realised how much, even if it

bodia was how beautiful and tranquil it

Cambodians. She then established the

was in a seemingly small way, our help

can be. Furthermore I didn’t expect the

Tabitha foundation with the support of

would be appreciated and have a positive

locals to be as friendly and as patient as

her friends, families and the Australian/

impact on the local families.

they were, especially since I’d never had any experience with hammering a nail

Canadian embassy. Her purpose of the establishment of the foundation was to

Janne Ritskes, founder of the Tabitha

into a floorboard! I found this to be one

give hope to the most desperate of Cam-

Foundation, debriefed us on what our

the best school trips I’d ever been on

bodia’s people.

task would be over the next few days,

and would definitely want to get involved

what to expect and how to be respect-

again next year. I think everyone who

A Personal Account from Gemma

ful around the Khmer locals – we even

went on the trip can agree that it was a

Duffy, Year 12:

learnt how to say a few simple Khmer

very humbling experience to get a taste

This was my first ever major community

phrases! Most of our trip was spent in

of other peoples’ cultures and living

service project and also my first time visit-

a village three hours outside of Phnom

standards. The trip to Cambodia was

ing Cambodia so it was exciting as well

Phenh where we assisted locals nailing

also an individual growing experience,

as being quite nerve-wracking because

in floorboards and erecting tin walls in

preparing us for life outside of school as

I had no idea what to expect. Two days

the houses. On site, some locals and

well as a great bonding experience for

were spent sight seeing in Phnom Phenh

Tabitha Foundation representatives were

all the teachers and students who were

and learning about Cambodia’s history of

there to assist and guide us on the build-

fortunate enough to be part of it this year.

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Charity Junior School Charitable Activity

I

n Junior School, the focus of char-

Raising environmental awareness has

resentatives are enjoying

ity fundraisers has been on simul-

been another area of focus. The used toys

this involvement in junior

taneously imparting some form of

and stationary drives for Bowen Migrant

school charities and envi-

education in a fun manner. Readathon

School have instilled in students the

ronment decisions as they

was launched in March to encourage

importance of reusing items and reducing

are voluntarily

reading and focus on preserving pandas

waste. To reinforce this further, pupils will

putting forth

as endangered animals. Students had

be working on an art project by reusing

their ideas

to read books from various genres and

the waste generated in Junior School. A

through

get sponsors for books read. Proceeds

St. George’s Day Disco has been planned

a blog in

will be used for the maintenance of our

to raise funds for planting trees.

Studywiz.

panda, Wei Wei. The other highlights of this academic The Year 6 students had an entrepreneur-

session were a fundraiser organised

ial challenge whereby they had to plan an

by teaching assistants and the student

activity and show profits after accounting

council’s active involvement in char-

for all costs. They organised a variety of

ity decisions. The teaching assistants

games for Junior School students dur-

donated their proceeds to ‘The Angel

ing break time on 21 March 2012. Their

Mom’, an organization that provides care

whopping profits were used to support

for orphans, abandoned children and

children in the ‘New Hope Foundation’.

children with disabilities. The student rep-

Busy in the Early Years!

O

the sweet treat!

ur fundraising efforts have focused on China this term,

As a finale to our efforts, Nursery and

and as such Early Years

Reception children made jam sand-

have used the opportunity to learn about conservation and the protec-

wiches and had a Teddy Bear’s picnic

tion of endangered species through

with their favourite soft toy from home while KS1 children danced the after-

the panda bear. During Assembly, KS1

noon away at a disco. Great fun was had

children were introduced to the concepts

by all!

of extinction and conservation. We looked at different conservation projects around

We now move our focus on to the envi-

the world and discussed in detail the work black and white and also wore hearts

ronment. In the third term we will be

made by the EY’s Roots and Shoots club.

planting trees and flowers at all EY’s

We are very lucky to have our own panda

This event helped to raise both aware-

campuses. Special thanks to Roots and

whose name is Wei Wei. Dulwich families

ness and money for the Panda Bear.

Shoots who helped to raise the money

happening at the Chengdu Panda Base.

for the trees! With the support of our Art

have been to visit him and have been treated to a VIP tour of the facilities.

Bake sales are always a popular means

department we will explore creating Art

of raising money and EY’s had one for

through recycling. This programme will

In celebration of Valentine’s Day, Early

Wei Wei. Parent bakers were very gener-

not only raise children’s awareness on

Years participated in an I

Wei Wei

ous in their delicious donations of baked

the importance of recycling but will also

day. On the day, children dressed up in

goods and the children certainly enjoyed

create some beautiful pieces of work.

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Sports

Under 10/Under 11 ISAC Handball By Mike Preston

H

andball is one of, if not the

WAB 4-3 with the last throw of the game

most played and popular sport

by Jamie Li. This result sent the team

in the Junior School at Dulwich

through to a tough final versus BSB,

College Beijing. In the month of Febru-

where the team unfortunately lost. Well

ary, over 90 students from Years 5 and

done to all Year 5s that competed in the

6 represented the school at the ISAC

event – you did the school proud!

Under 10 and Under 11 Handball tournaments.

The Under 11 tournament was separated into Boys and Girls competitions respec-

The Under 10 tournament was a

tively, and our teams in both competi-

very impressive form throughout the tour-

mixed event (boys and girls competing

tions dominated proceedings throughout.

nament and coasted their way through

together), and all three of our teams did

The three boys teams on show all played

to the final. In a very tough game versus

extremely well. One of our teams (DCB

with a very high speed passing game,

WAB, the team held their nerve to claim

1) progressed through the group stages

with two of the teams progressing to the

the ISAC Under 11 Boys title (to add to

and into the semi final, where they beat

knockout stages. DCB 1 had been in

their football triumph from November!). The three girls teams from Dulwich, all played with much determination and energy, with two of the three teams again progressing to the knockout stages! DCB 1 had thrilled spectators in all stages of the tournament; scoring goals at will, led by their primary shooter Gloria Hui. The team beat a tough WAB team in the semi-finals to progress through to play BSB in the final. The team deservedly won 4-1 to secure the ISAC Under 11 Girls title!! We l l d o n e t o a l l s t u d e n t w h o w e r e involved, the school is very proud of you all. Go Dulwich Junior Lions!

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Sports

By Klaudia Tomaszun

U13 FOBISSEA Games 2012

T

his year the U13 FOBISSEA

girls’ team competed for third

Games were hosted by Dulwich

place with Harrow and won during

College Shanghai and, despite

the playoff.

the absence of gold, our student participants performed fantastically. Through-

On that same day the boys’ bas-

out the events - from swimming and

ketball team competed and came

athletics to football and basketball - high

third in the group but came in fourth

standards were maintained and our par-

place at the tournament after losing

ticipants demonstrated great skill.

to Dulwich College Shanghai in the playoff. At the end of the second day

On the first day of events, during the

our team was quite upset for not mak-

swimming competition, we found our-

ing it to the finals but they were eager

selves competing against very strong

to fight on the following day.

different game strategies and tactics. It was such a pleasure to coach

schools and it was clear that SBFS had the lead. Our team came in third place

On the third day both coaches and stu-

a team of girls full of enthusiasm, energy,

after losing by only a few points to DCS.

dents were fairly quiet and serious during

determination and the will to succeed.

The event was followed immediately by

breakfast as we all were preparing and

the athletics competition and despite

supporting each other mentally. On this

On the same day the boys participated in

heavy legs they managed to lead in the

day the boys competed in football and

an exciting football tournament and came

track events with a difference. Our team

girls in basketball. In basketball, the girls

in second in the Round Robin. After the

were only slightly less successful during

came in second in the Round Robin tour-

break the boys team took on DCS in

field events but still managed to success-

nament, after losing to DCS. After this

the final. Unfortunately, the boys lost on

fully finish third overall in the athletics.

it became crucial to win the next game

penalties but credit is due for putting up

against SBFS as participation in the final

a great fight; it is never easy to play the

On day two of the competition our stu-

was at stake. The girls came well pre-

team of the hosting school.

dents prepared early and were ready to

pared and gave it their best shot. They

compete. Our girls’ team was competing

successfully won by 30 points and made

As a coach I would like to congratulate

in football and the boys’ team in basket-

it to the final.

all students for an outstanding performance and the perseverance to fight

ball. The girls came in third in the Round Robin games, which was a little unlucky

The final was a fantastic game and

until the final minute. You made Dulwich

as they managed to score the same

although we lost by 5 points from a

College Beijing proud and we can’t wait

points as Dulwich College Shanghai but

coaching point of view it was a win! They

to continue working on becoming the

were edged out on goal difference. Our

demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to

best we can be.

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A truly International Experience By: René Koglbauer, Newcastle University,Deputy Director of Secondary Initial Teacher Training

A somewhat different visitor’s report T he Dulwich International group

Therefore, when the opportunity came up

has been on my radar since

to undertake a study visit as part of my

my now friend and then former

doctoral research projects on leadership

headmaster, Neal McGowan, applied for

for learning, Mr McGowan happily agreed

the headmaster post at Dulwich College

to host me at Dulwich College Beijing for

Beijing. Our joint interest in educational

three weeks.

leadership, leadership for learning as well as international education has kept

If you are at this stage worrying that you

our conversations, discussions and

might get a summary of my research

exchange of ideas going over the last

undertaking, stop worrying. Over the

new impressions and experiences – only

couple of years.

three weeks, every single day was full of

a few can be captured here.

A truly international experience

O

bviously, one should not be

sports competitions and in particular, dur-

surprised to see an ‘interna-

ing the first week of my stay, the prepara-

tional experience’ when visiting

tion for the “Lumen” concert in the Concert

an international school. Yes, as Dulwich

Hall in the Forbidden City that played a

College Beijing follows the British Cur-

key part in bringing international educa-

riculum there are evidently some similari-

tion to life. The opportunities that students

ties to schools in Britain and therefore

at Dulwich College Beijing are given

there are similar challenges – in regards

by working together with internationally

to curriculum changes, for instance. With

renowned composers and musicians such

Senior School focusing on IGCSE and

as Karl Jenkins, are experiences they will

IB, the curriculum itself contributes to the

hold on to all their lives.

y usic Societ s Choral M nal School ts Internatio en Pres

international dimension. However, internationally minded qualifications might

My impressions at the end of my first

contribute but will not sustain a school’s

week, where most of the evenings were

international character, philosophy and

spent in rehearsals or recitals for the

vision. When entering Dulwich College

amazing concert on Saturday evening,

Beijing, teachers and other members of

were confirmed by other events. These

staff are from all over the world. This is

included visits by and to foreign univer-

even truer of the students and parents.

sities, hosting an information event for

All this clearly contributes to the interna-

international businesses to put Dulwich

tional nature of Dulwich College Beijing.

College Beijing on the landscape of

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international schools in Beijing as well as On reflection it was the charity events,

the DIMUN (Dulwich International Model

transition days, the art displays, the

United Nations) conference.

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A truly International Experience

Student Leadership

D

uring the DIMUN conference

the Junior School to observe their Year

girl greet students at the entrance in the

weekend, the leadership quali-

6 transition day, an event run by year 7

morning. Students are also involved in

ties of students were put to the

pupils. All Year 7 pupils had prepared

organising the lunch rota. Enabling stu-

test. If there was a grading the only

presentations about famous people.

dents to lead (and manage) and do this

judgement could be “outstanding” – and

Five of them started off the afternoon

in an international context is a clear step

this at many levels. Firstly, picking up the

event by presenting themselves as their

towards achieving the school’s motto

international dimension

“Detur Pons Mundo

from earlier, the confer-

(Building Bridges to The

ence has “international”

World)”. However, the

in its name. Delegates,

world for Dulwich Col-

who themselves were

lege Beijing starts in

international, repre-

Beijing. One of the most

sented a greatly diverse

emotional days for me

range of nations. They

during my stay (apart

really impressed the

from the visit to the

observers during their

Great Wall – which was

debates: not only were

breath-taking and Mr

the debates of high

McGowan had to listen

quality, as were their

to my account of this for

ideas, but they were

many evenings) was my

also able to take on the

visit with some Dulwich

perspective of the coun-

College Beijing col-

try they were represent-

leagues to Sun Village,

ing. This showed not

a place where children

only a great understand-

whose parents are incar-

ing of international and

cerated are looked after

current affairs but also

and educated. Dulwich

a willingness to go beyond the demands

famous person in front of Year 6 and 7,

College Beijing clearly sees its responsi-

of the required curriculum. Secondly, the

their parents as well as teachers – with

bility to support local charities and fulfils

conference was organised, managed

confidence and humour. But not only at

this not only by giving money but also

and led by students: a superb example

Senior and Junior School, even in Early

through ensuring that its students are

of leadership! There will have been argu-

Years, pupils are encouraged to engage

benefitting by being actively involved. By

ments, discussions and one or two con-

with student leadership: during the inter-

opening its students’ minds and horizons,

flicts among the organisation team in the

views for the Head of Early Years posi-

Dulwich is helping its students to to build

run-up to the conference but this all con-

tion, pupils were involved in interview

bridges to all international communities

tributes to the experience and they clearly

tasks, such as an assembly led by the

in the future.

pulled it off and were immensely profes-

candidates. An immense thank you to the students,

sional. Congratulations to the DIMUN team as this is clearly what education

These are examples of student lead-

staff, parents, the parents’ association

should be about: enabling students and

ership that are somewhat outside the

Friends of Dulwich, the leadership team

future leaders to experiment, to reflect

day-to-day experience but vital for the

of the school, Dulwich College Interna-

and to prepare them for the “real world”.

students’ development. One might won-

tional and Neal McGowan for their warm

der whether or not student leadership is

welcome and this superb opportunity!

Another aspect of student leadership I

taking place on a day-to-day basis. Yes,

encountered was when being invited by

it is: the elected Head Boy and Head

The College Magazine (Beijing)

Thank you – Danke – Merci Gracias – Rene Koglbauer

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Student Artwork

Mike Lee 2JC

Boris Leong 2JE

Year 1 Collaborative Work

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Year 1 Collaborative Work

Sarah Yoo 2JE

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Student Artwork

Eric McDowell 3RP

Axel Arvidsson 4AT

Gina Yoo 4JM

Kiki Chiang 4AT

Serin Gleave 3RP

Gregory Mech-Paz 4JM

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William Baronet 4JM

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Student Artwork

Mike Dai 1011-RPA

Chelsea Hong 1011-VLE

Year 10 GCSE Artwork: Investigating Cubism

Hayoung Shin 1011-JKO

Joshua Chang 1011-SKA

Lisa Liu 1011-CLY

pastel drawings above by (l-r): Kelsey Yang 1011-VLE, Rainer Neumann 1011-RGT, Melinda Chen 1011-CLY, Sean Lin 1011-VLE

Kay Liang 1011-VLE

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Articles

How well do you know our Media Centres?

D

ulwich College Beijing is

ing out, and therefore we make sure new

Drop Everything And Read, quizzes, and

blessed with four excellently

titles appear on our shelves every month.

we also take part in activities in conjunction with other schools: Battle of the Books

equipped libraries: one for the

Senior School, one for Junior School,

Our library catalogue is a very efficient

involves students from the Senior School,

and two for the Early Years Campuses.

way to search for items that you may want

and the Panda Book Award is an event

to borrow, and it is available from our

we run with other schools and across the

website under the Quick Links section.

entire school and for which pupils have to

We house a total of 43,400 resources

vote for their favourite books.

between the four libraries, and these resources include books, DVDs,

As school librarians we strive to give our

playaways, storysacks, audio books,

pupils the best possible access to rele-

We never forget what we aim to do:

magazines, and very soon e-books,

vant resources, as well as to equip them

• Enable all pupils to have equal access

so everyone who is part of the Dulwich

with the best skills for future study, which

community can enjoy a wide variety of

is why we make sure that teaching infor-

• Promote an enjoyment of reading

resources to choose from.

mation literacy is an important aspect of

• Maintain a quiet, safe, comfortable

our library sessions.

to a wide variety of resources

environment and working atmosphere • Support independent study

We also subscribe to a variety of online databases available in school and at

We also strive to give our pupils a love

• Be a central and vital part of the school

home, such as Tumblebooks (great for

of reading and a love of books. This is

life and to provide our community with

the young ones, as it provides online ani-

done by encouraging them to try different

opportunity for services

mated and audio picture books), JSTOR

genres, by providing varied reading lists,

• Support the teaching of the curriculum

and PROQUEST (great databases for

reading to them, hosting visiting authors

by ensuring that appropriate resources

the IB students to help them finding

and allowing some interaction with them.

are available to support pupils in their

scholarly articles), as well as various

We have issued 42,940 resources so far

learning and staff in their teaching

subject-specific online magazines and

in the academic year 2011-2012 (figure

encyclopedias.

from April 2012), so we believe that we are somewhere succeeding in making

As we are all living in China and are far

sure our pupils read!

away from local bookstores it is important for us to provide a variety of titles that will

The libraries also hold various events

appeal to our entire school community

throughout the year, ranging from book

and it is vital to keep up with what’s com-

fairs, author visits, story telling sessions,

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If you haven’t already done so, please come and visit one of our libraries!

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Friends Eileen Tong and Veena Rao

Friends annual charity dinner dance ‘T he Oscars’ took place on Saturday 10th March at The Hilton

T

he Friends Shop first opened in 2008 following a generous loan from the school, and continues to provide an invaluable and

popular service for Dulwich students.

Beijing Capital Airport Hotel. A wonderful night of great food,

The shop has been run for the past two years by

entertainment and dancing was enjoyed by over 170 guests

Nilima Naik and Lisa Schlueter and a group of ded-

from across the Dulwich community.

icated volunteers. According to Nilima and Lisa, the best selling items are stationery and school sup-

The chosen beneficiary this year was Morning Tears, an international

plies such as the IB and IGCSE calculators from

charity dedicated to protecting and caring for children who are either

the UK, as well as Head swim accessories. New in

the victims of abuse or neglect, or whose parents have been impris-

stock are the ever popular grey and navy Dulwich

oned. In China, children of prisoners are often considered to be bad

sweatshirts, Dulwich teddy bears, blankets and

luck and are forced to live a life on the streets. Morning Tears aims to

water bottles. These make great gifts or mementos

provide these children with a safe and nurturing environment and sup-

for those leaving Beijing this summer.

port them as they try to reintegrate with their families. Morning Tears is also actively involved in educating and training police, judges and

All profits from the shop continue to be split equally

social workers on how to help vulnerable and traumatised children

between the Junior School and Senior School

they encounter in their work.

Student Councils. So far this year, the Friends

We are very proud to announce that the grand total raised by the Dulwich Community for Morning Tears is a staggering 265,323 RMB! The generosity shown towards this cause has been amazing, with a significant amount of this total comprising personal cash donations received after the Dinner Dance. We have even received sponsorship to cover the additional 85,000RMB running costs of the home for a year. After making a deliberate decision to cover the costs of the dinner dance through ticket sales, we have been able to donate every single RMB raised from the proceeds of the auctions, sale of raffle tickets and cash contributions. This distinguishes us from some other charity balls, and we have received many e-mails from our corporate sponsors telling us how delighted they are to have been part of such a fundraiser and they look forward to participating again next year. M o r n i n g Te a r s h a s a huge waiting list for their services, and they can now realise their dream of building and furnishing a new family home for 12 to 16 children in Henan Province.

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Friends

FRIENDS SHOP

Eileen Tong

Shop has contributed funds towards

door play equipment

the KS3 parties held in December and

for the new Junior

March and the KS4/5 Formal that was

School play-

held at the Langham Hotel in March. In

ground. We

the Junior School, the Student Council

are delighted

voted to buy extra Lego sets to add to

to say that we

the ones bought last academic year for

are now buy-

each classroom. These are mainly used

ing two swing

for pollution days when students have to

sets which will

stay indoors during break and lunch time.

be delivered

Periodically, the shop visits Riviera Main

and installed in

Campus for our Early Years students.

May this year so

Profits from these sales are handed over

the students will be

to Early Years and most recently they

able to enjoy them in the

voted to buy some outdoor play toys with

summer term.

their funds. We hope you will continue to support the Over the past 3 years the Friends Shop

Friends Shop as it directly benefits our

teering in the shop, please contact Lisa

has been setting aside funds to buy out-

students. If you are interested in volun-

Schlueter at lmschlueter@aol.com

THE LIONS DEN

T

Eileen Tong

he Lions Den is a new parent-

larly IB students, to undertake voluntary

run club set up earlier this year

work experience which is a core compo-

to increase support for sport at

nent of CAS.

Dulwich. It provides refreshments such as hot drinks and freshly baked cakes

Initially all profits raised will be used to

for everyone who takes part in the many

repay a loan of RMB 46,000 which was

sports tournaments hosted by Dulwich

so generously donated by the Friends

throughout the academic year - stu-

of Dulwich to cover start up costs. When

dents, their parents and supporters, their

the loan has been repaid, 10% of profits

coaches, the visiting teams, their sup-

will continue to be donated to a Friends

porters and coaches.

Charity and the remainder will be used to benefit all students learning within the

Like many clubs, The Lions Den com-

sports programme.

pletely depends on volunteers to manage

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and run it! Volunteers are needed not

The Lions Den is gaining a much-deserved

only to bake cakes, but to serve through-

reputation for selling the best coffee and

out the day. As well as parent volunteers,

cakes on any sports field in Beijing! Please

we are delighted to have so many stu-

support us in any way you can, either by

dents volunteering to work alongside us.

baking or by volunteering as little or as

The Lions Den provides an opportunity

much time as you can spare to serve and

for our Senior School students, particu-

support our school sports events.

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Connections

Korean New Year: Seollal

N

ew Year is celebrated twice in Korea: on 1st January and on the first day of the first month

by the lunar calendar (Seollal), which falls either at the end of January or at the beginning of February. Seollal is one of

Dulwich London on the Field and in the Hall

D

the most important holidays in Korea. Early in the morning families perform ceremonies to remember their ancestors. Children dress up in traditional Korean costume and bow to their parents, grand-

ulwich College London has a

Oxford and Cambridge Unions, where

parents, uncles and aunts. Adults bless

longstanding fine reputation

many future politicians have honed their

children for good health and good luck for

for sport, and is continuing

skills. Many of these universities host

the year and give them money. After hav-

this success in 2011-12 through its first

debating competitions for schools, and

ing a big breakfast that includes Korean

XV rugby team. Rugby has long been a

Dulwich has given some outstanding

rice cake soup Tteokguk, younger mem-

strength of the College – two mainstays

performances lately. Five Dulwich teams

bers of the family visit older relatives to

of the England squad over the past

competed at Bristol University, with our

pass on New Year’s greetings.

ten years (Andrew Sheridan and Nick

top team winning the overall competition

Easter) are Old Alleynians. Now the Col-

debating the motion “This House would

In Korean Studies this week, students

lege’s first team has reached the semi-

force people to use their real identities

were learning about Korean Lunar New

final of the Daily Mail U18 Cup, the most

when communicating online”. Ten days

Year’s Day. We learned about traditional

competitive tournament in school rugby.

later the same team proved victorious in

Korean clothes worn called hanbok and

The semi-final place was won after

the highly prestigious Cambridge Schools

how to pay respect to our ancestors by

a thrilling quarter final match against

Debating Competition, winning the final

bowing. Thanks to the students who

Abingdon School, played at Abingdon

when asked to propose the motion “This

volunteered to be hanbok models and to

in freezing conditions, where the score

house believes that liberal democracies

The Myung Won Cultural Foundation for

at the end of the match stood at 17-17.

should militarily and financially sup-

their wonderful lessons. Next week we

Dulwich gained the victory thanks to the

port opposition groups in authoritarian

will learn about the Korean traditional tea

“away draw” rule. The semi-final takes

regimes”. As a point of interest, two of

making ceremony.

place on Saturday 10 March and a host

Dulwich’s top debaters are brothers, both

of supporters will travel to Coventry to

of whom were voted joint top speakers

cheer on the Dulwich team.

at the University College London Union

Jude Lee

Korean Studies

Schools Debating Competition held in Besides sporting prowess, however, Dul-

early March.

wich London fosters talent in all sorts of co-curricular activities, and a remarkable

The next prestigious event is the Finals

series of successes has come recently

Day of the Oxford Schools Debating

in debating. Debating in the British Parli

Competition, to which Dulwich is sending

amentary style is a popular competitive

three teams in a field of 100 from all over

activity at many British schools and is

the country. Hopes are high for a repeat

also pursued at some of the country’s

of these recent successes – check www.

top universities, most notably at the

dulwich.org.uk for the latest news!

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Connections

Dulwich College Shanghai: D’Oscars

D

ulwich College Shanghai’s

or films, with a final entry selected as the

the entries and presented the winning

inaugural D’Oscars was pur-

submission in their year group category

films with their D’Oscars.

posefully scheduled to take

for the final judging. The films were then

place at the same time as that other

sent to the judges who selected three

major literary event in Shanghai - the

finalists, two runners-up

Shanghai International Literary Festival

and one overall winner.

- and alongside our own Book and Film Week. The vision behind the event was

The exciting awards

to capture the imagination of our Junior

ceremony was held

School students through literacy, story-

at Dulwich College

telling and film, made all the more excit-

Shanghai Junior

ing by its setting within an environment

School on Wednesday

of competition and collaboration.

7 March. Children – and adults – dressed

Each year group was given a film cat-

to the nines, and local

egory to interpret in their own way, link-

businesses, includ-

ing into the curriculum map for this term.

ing prestigious names

Each class then produced their own film

such as Disney, judged

DCSZ Celebrates with a Bang!!

D

ignitaries from Shanghai and

square metre site has already begun with

The new Senior School will open its

Suzhou gathered alongside

the piling completed.

doors to students in August 2013 and will also offer full and weekly boarding for up

Students and parents in sub-

to 200 students.

zero temperatures at the Official Ground

The new Senior School boasts of 2 thea-

Breaking Ceremony for DCSZ’s new

tres, a gymnasium, a 25 metre indoor

Senior School.

swimming pool, a large central library

This boarding facility is the first in the

and media centre, 5 Science labs, exten-

Dulwich family outside of London and the

sive playing fields and a coffee shop!

very first in China.

Building work on this fabulous 50,000

The students provided the entertainment and speeches were given by Mr Hua, Vice Director of Suzhou Education Bureau and the Headmnaster, Mr Nick Magnus. The ceremony finished with a bang (quite literally) with the letting off of thousands of fireworks as any lingering evil spirits were well and truly scared away.

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