Winter 2013/2014
A New Look For The College The Wodehouse Theatre, Art Rooms and Ice What Defines a 21st Century Education? The Headmaster Shares his Thoughts
Superstars Interviews with the College’s Top Sportsmen
What Kind of Question is this? Factual, Analytical or Evaluative? Find Out How Good Questions Promote Learning
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C O N T E N T S News & Events.........................................2 From the Headmaster’s Desk..................6 China Week..............................................8 Questions about Questions...................10
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Junior School Goes Wild for a Creative Curriculum......................12 Sports......................................................14 Arts..........................................................16 Designing the Future.............................17
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Charity....................................................18 Student Artwork....................................20 Behind the Scenes..................................23 Graduates...............................................24 Friends of Dulwich.................................26 Connections............................................27 Snapshot.................................................29
Front Cover: The entrance to the new building Contributors: Cindy Colson, Holly Edwards, Nolan Brook, David Mansfield, David Archer, Sharon Leong, John Astbury, Daniel Nichol, Andrew O’Loughlin, Adrian Jauk, Sally Wilson, Alyson Howland and many fantastic Dulwich students Editors: Cynthia Maclean, Kasia Baran, Mark Scott
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Celebrating New Facilities – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (Back row, from the left: Brian McDouall, DCI Director of Schools; Fraser White, DCI Founder and Executive Chairman; Ren Jun from the Beijing Education Commission; Shi Zong, General Manager, Legend Garden, Poly Group; Christian Guertler, DCI CEO; David Mansfield, DCB Headmaster. Front row, from the left, Year 6 students: Michael, Leah, David and Reiko).
Celebrating New Facilities with Lessons in Love
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Exceptional IB Results 2013
Our students continue to achieve impressive exam results in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The 2013 IB results for Dulwich College Beijing graduates have been exceptional: • The largest graduating group of 92 students sat the exams this year and achieved a remarkable overall average of 36.7, compared to the world average of 29.81. • 30% of our students scored 40
Dulwich College Beijing celebrated the
worked and rehearsed with our students
points or more out of a maximum
opening of its new wing, the 600-seat
all week.
possible score of 45. • 70% of students achieved the maxi-
Wodehouse Theatre and the ice rink with two nights of musical theatre on Novem-
The show featured songs from ten clas-
ber 22nd and 23rd.
sics of musical theatre, including West
mum score in Mandarin. • Four of our students - Biko Miz-
Side Story, Oliver! and Grease, linked
uno, Benjamin Tan, Christina Lin
Parents, staff members and guests were
by a narrative delivered by Cupid and
and Sharmaine Wong - scored
treated to fabulous performances of
his ancient Greek companions. Throw
a perfect 45 out of 45, a result
Lessons in Love, a production written
in dashes of Brecht’s Epic Theatre and
achieved only by 108 students out
by Dulwich IB Drama students Yiu Min
the Commedia dell’arte, along with the
of the 60,000 students who sat the
Gan, Capucine Brunet and Eva Lee. Our
superb musical support of the Beijing
diploma examinations in May 2013.
student performers - over 130 of them!
Youth Orchestra in the pit, and the result
- were joined by West End stars Aoife
was nothing short of stunning.
Mulholland and Morgan Crowley, who
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Best (I)GCSE Results Ever Dulwich College Beijing is delighted to announce its exceptional International General Certificate of Secondary Educa-
• 74% of grades were A* or A in First Language Mandarin • 99% of grades were A* or A in Science
tion (IGCSE) results for 2013. Ninety-
Triple Award (Chemistry, Physics, Biol-
eight students entered the examinations
ogy)
and obtained the best results in the
• 38% of grades were A*, compared to
school’s history. Each of the students
the average of 32% at independent
sat a minimum of eight exams, which in
schools in the UK
each case included English, Mathematics, at least one science and at least one
Dulwich College Beijing prides itself on
humanities subject.
academic excellence and the 68% of entries over the last four years that have
Here are the highlights:
reached A* and A in the rigorous IGCSE
• 74% of grades were A* or A (a 5%
examinations bear testament to this com-
increase from last year)
mitment.
• 92% of grades were from A* to B • 100% pass rate in English Language and English Literature • 100% of students achieved A* in IGCSE Foreign Language Mandarin
Special congratulations go to Harry Sha, who was awarded the highest mark in the world for Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics. An extraordinary achievement!
Dulwich Festival of Music with Maestro Penderecki The second annual Dulwich Festival of
als and performances in three excel-
during the concerts included Jessie’s
Music had the Dulwich College Beijing
lent shows. After a wonderful Welcome
Girl, Moondance, Schubert’s Unfinished
campus buzzing from the 9th to the 12th
Concert, the three-day festival brought
Symphony, and Bridge Over Troubled
of October. Over 100 student musicians
together a wide variety of musicians,
Water. The students worked tirelessly to
from Dulwich schools in Shanghai, Seoul
culminating in a Rock Concert on Friday
perform at a high level after only a few
and Suzhou arrived in Beijing to join our
and a Gala Concert (Choir, Jazz Band
days of practice with each other.
young musicians for four days of rehears-
and Orchestra) on Saturday. Repertoire Our music students were extremely pleased to welcome Krzysztof Penderecki, Poland’s greatest living composer, as the Guest of Honour at the festival. Maestro Penderecki came to China for the 16th Beijing Music Festival, where he conducted the China National Symphony Philharmonic Orchestra in two Tribute to Masters concerts. Maestro Penderecki spoke with music students, parents and staff members about his life and work and answered many questions. The event finished with a spontaneous Happy Birthday sung by students to celebrate Maestro Penderecki’s 80th birthday.
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Tim Rylands Visit
Tim Rylands and his partner Sarah came to Dulwich College Beijing for three days of training in November. They spent two days teaching Junior School students using a computer game called Myst for inspirational writing. The final day was a follow-up training day with the whole Junior School staff, along with some representatives from Early Years and Senior School.
Welcome to our two brand new DCB Libraries!
and start to juggle with them,” says Tim.
In September 2013, our students, teachers and parents got
and strategies to bring our creative curriculum to life. The train-
the chance to discover our two brand new libraries in Junior
ing has provided teachers with the much-needed tools and tricks
School and Senior School, both located in the new wing. The
to give it some extra flavour and clout!
“Children need to be inspired if they are going to pick ideas up
Staff members at DCB are now buzzing with a wealth of ideas
libraries, which are situated besides the theatre, offer a safe
Holly Edwards Literacy Coordinator, Year 5 Teacher
and warm environment for all to come and study, or sit down with a great book. The Senior School Library, located on the ground floor, is
Diversity Project II
equipped with a new teaching area at the back, which can be
From Monday 28 October until Sunday 3 November, Dulwich
used by teachers or by the librarian for sessions on how to do
College Beijing hosted The Diversity Project II, a seven-day
research.
festival of music that united wide-ranging and unique musicians from across the globe.
The Junior School Library now benefits from a much better and larger space, which can accommodate all pupils in Key
The event featured performances on each of the seven eve-
Stages One and Two. The very comfy seating and displays in
nings and welcomed a percussionist and chamber musician Le
the library make the Junior School Library a fantastic place for
Yu, an Irish chamber music ensamble Trio Festivale, a British
students.
pianist David Lau Magnussen, a saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Le Teqiao, an award winning cellist Jacob Shaw, and
Our two libraries house a total of 28,651 titles to suit all
the Beijing Youth Orchestra. These performers brought a great
tastes and abilities. We are very proud of our collections and
range of musical styles, from experimental jazz to the electronic
ensure that they grow every year, with the addition of exciting
compositions of Dulwich composer in residence Benoit Granier.
new titles and series. It is very important for us to promote a
The festival culminated in a brilliant Gala Concert on Sunday 3
lifelong love of books and reading and we do this by offering
November, featuring music composed by Year 13 student John
a wide range of resources, encouraging our students to try dif-
Hui and a stunning performance of Grieg’s piano concerto by our
ferent genres and providing varied reading lists.
12-year‑old pianist Tony Yun, whom the audience insisted return
Cindy Colson, Head of Libraries
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Dulwich on Ice We are very happy to announce that our
the ice show Holiday on Ice. The Center
development for the skating scene in Bei-
beautiful new ice rink opened for lessons
Ice Hockey Programme is led by Co-
jing and the opportunities are endless –
on Monday, December 2nd. Dulwich
commissioner of the Beijing International
I envision developing a Dulwich Skating
Skating, headed by Swedish coach
Ice Hockey League, Canadian Curtis
figure skating team and ice hockey team
Camilla Ojansivu, offers classes up until
Dracz.
in collaboration with Center Ice Hockey, and, eventually ice hockey tournaments
March to skaters of all ages and abilities.
between international schools.”
Classes include ‘Kids on Ice,’ Learn-to-
The Dulwich community has been very
Skate, Figure Skating (all levels), Syn-
excited with this new development – we
chronized Team Skating and Ice Hockey
had over 100 sign-ups in the first week of
The DCB ice rink will be open to the
(all levels). All classes except ice hockey
operation.
entire community and will be a fantastic way to continue outdoor sports in Shunyi
are led by Camilla, a former competitive figure skater and professional skater in
Coach Camilla says, “This is an amazing
during the long Beijing winters.
UKMT Senior Maths Challenge In early November, 70 of our IB students
a Silver certificate and 26 winning the
Dulwich College Beijing! Brian (Byungjun)
took part in the UK Mathematics Trust
Gold award, which is reserved for only
Hwang (Year 12), Helen (Chenyang)
Senior Maths Challenge, a 90-minute
the top 6% of all scores. On top of this,
Cao (Year 13) and Nick (Namseok) Lee
annual event involving 100,000 top
fifteen of our students qualified for the
(Year 13) scored 125 out of 125! This is
Mathematics students from the UK and
British Mathematics Olympiad Round 1,
the second year running that Nick has
around the world. Our results were
reserved for only the top 500 students.
achieved a perfect score. Well done to
outstanding, with nine of our students
Each year, approximately 20 students
all those students who took part and who
scoring above average, earning them-
(worldwide) achieve a perfect score
have represented our school so well.
selves a Bronze certificate, 30 achieving
and this year three of those were from
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An Education for the
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21st Century
ere at Dulwich College
will be in the midst of their careers and
people to “the best that has been thought
Beijing, we work to
those in Early Years will be in the midst
and said.” Arnold realised that one must
produce an educational
of their tertiary education. By then online
grasp the inheritance of the past to make
experience that provides
university courses will be standard,
sense of the present and build for the
the best of the old, the essence of the
delivery will be truly global, and the
future. To understand quantum physics
now, and readiness for the future. In
requirements for employment will have
a student must first fathom Newtonian
business, leaders prepare their products
shifted significantly. Our job is to help
physics. To explain the current rise of
for the future by close evaluation of
today’s students be citizens of the future.
China, an understanding of the history
market trends and detailed analysis of
How do we do that?
of the 20th Century is essential. Even technology journalists write better for
what the market of the next ten to twenty years will demand. In schools we have
As an historian, I might be expected to
having read Shakespeare. Human nature
to do the same. Students taking their IB
say that the best preparation for tomor-
does not change even if its context does.
examinations in 2014 will be 34 years old
row is a full knowledge of the past. Way
Dulwich seeks to establish immutable
in 2030. By then Google glasses will be
back in 1869 Matthew Arnold (son of
and timeless qualities into its charges.
old technology, biotechnology will have
Thomas Arnold, the celebrated Head-
Character, commitment, hard work and
revolutionised medicine, and robotic
master of Rugby) published Culture
resilience were as useful in 1869 as they
delivery will have routinised nearly all
and Anarchy, in which he argued that
will be in 2030. Being a good team mem-
common functions. These IB students
education’s role was to expose young
ber of a successful football side or an
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excellent orchestra creates a sense of
learning. Innovation and creativity are
embrace innovation and engage with life
belonging that translates to the most
key elements of our curriculum, as IB
and other people are set to succeed in
futuristic technology company or financial
learners strive, according to the IB rubric,
whatever dimension of experience they
investment house. The past is always the
to be “inquirers; knowledgeable; think-
choose to enter.
best predictor of the future.
ers; communicators; principled; openminded; caring; risk-takers; balanced;
In the first three Key Stages as well we
However, the future is a world we cannot
and reflective.” IB success requires good
prepare students by introducing new
predict. Students must be prepared for a
presentation skills, thoughtfulness, risk
skills for their future development.
world of uncertainty. Professor Seymour
and character. It is great preparation for
Papert, MIT mathematician, pioneer in
the world of tomorrow. This is why we
Our Early Years philosophy places owner-
Artificial Intelligence and a student of
value the IB Diploma so much and why
ship of learning right back with the chil-
Piaget, argues,
our students do so well in it. Students
dren. Our bi-lingual work in Mandarin and
are stretched and made to think indepen-
English reflects the need for language
“The one really competitive skill is the
dently; they have to become active learn-
proficiencies in two or three tongues.
skill of being able to learn . . . We need
ers and put themselves out for others.
The creativity and innovation here is as marked as anywhere in the College.
to produce people who know how to act when they’re faced with situations for
In the IGCSE, many of the students
which they were not specifically pre-
follow courses provided by Cambridge
The new Creative Curriculum in Key
pared.” Many of today’s students will be
International Examinations. CIE’s ambi-
Stage Two demands that students con-
working in jobs that currently do not exist,
tion follows ours, in that “Cambridge
duct individual research, work collabora-
or working in a context where new ideas
learners [should] become confident,
tively and make links between areas of
are commonplace. Judging validity and
responsible, reflective, innovative and
knowledge. These Junior School children
identifying correct options in a new world
engaged.” These character traits are not
are using IT most impressively to create
order are vital skills for all students. Hav-
only a fine introduction to the IB but also
film and digital records of their ideas and
ing the confidence and resilience to use
to the changing, complex world beyond
experiences.
the thinking and learning skills acquired
the portals of DCB. The great attrac-
in school are major requirements for
tion of an international education is its
In Key Stage Three we encourage inde-
young people of the 21st century.
emphasis on the whole child. The co-
pendence and help students take more
curricular programmes work alongside
responsibility for their own work output.
In other words, we have got to teach
the main curriculum to develop the body,
We are also reviewing the curriculum
young people to think for themselves, to
mind and spirit of each child. Confident,
content and delivery structure in line with
experiment, and to take risks with their
responsible, reflective students who
the English National Curriculum Review currently being undertaken in the UK. Clearly our job as educators is to stay ahead of the curve in terms of using technology and ensuring our pedagogy and curriculum knowledge are up to date, but to do this in the context of moral education, which teaches students “why” as well as ”how.” At Dulwich we think students of tomorrow will not only know how to utilise the latest app and be digitally literate, but will also be caring, dynamic, flexibly-minded human beings whose feet are on the ground and whose hearts are outwardly focused. David Mansfield Headmaster
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China Week Every year Dulwich students from Years 7 to 11 look forward to their China Week trips in September, a greatly appreciated aspect of the academic year. During these carefully planned excursions, students not only experience different aspects of our incredible host country but also leave their comfort zones and form stronger bonds with their peers and teachers. We would like to share with you some lovely reflections from this year’s trip reports.
Year 7 The Great Wall and Chengde Trip After a delicious lunch in a local house and half an hour sweating over paper cutting, we held out our incompetent hands as bowls of dough were doled out. Making dumplings was like trying to read Mandarin whilst blindfolded. Halfway through my second one, a smiling Mrs. Sun came to the rescue – taking a spoonful of filling, she sliced the circle of dough in two with an almost imperceptible flick of her wrist. It was calligraphy compared to my finger painting. Jennifer, Paloma and Sam
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Year 8 Xi’an Reflection Trip The Xi’an trip was the most memorable Dulwich trip I have ever attended. It filled me with experiences that I have never known before in my life. I learned new things, I went to new places and most of all I got to know some of my friends better. Peter Huang
Year 9 Shaolin Temple Trip Students there, kids our age, threw punches, made kicks, and broke metal sticks by slapping them against their heads. It was cool, and some moves really amazed us, I felt as if I could simply be watching TV and be seeing the same show. We teamed up with three other groups and taught them Stuck in the Mud. It was the first time I’d heard any of them laugh in the past two days. They were laughing and running around; the kid who taught our group even mocked me when I stopped to catch my breath while trying to tag him. Belle Lu
Year 10 Inner Mongolia Trip After ten hours on the train, we stepped off and were greeted by a gush of chilly air that was deliciously fresh. From there we took a bus to the desert and were greeted by golden sand dunes that rippled in the slight breeze and were warm to the touch after basking in the sun for so long. Our activities here included camel riding and sand sliding down the sand dunes seated on a little plastic board, then climbing back up again. In the afternoon, we left for yurts, which were our homes for the night. Simone Zhao
Year 11 Hainan Trip Expectations of sun, sand and sea were in jeopardy as a typhoon headed in our direction, warranting some drastic planning amendments. However, we were greeted with beautiful blue skies and warm weather - perfect as we gazed out over the China Sea. Every day started with a hearty breakfast, followed by some moderately extreme activities including biking, kayaking, surfing, raft building, hiking and the Amazing Race. At times, the students were pushed to their limits and had the opportunity to experience new things, all under the supervision of the tour operators and their ever-enthusiastic teachers. Mr Archer The College Magazine (Beijing)
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uestions are central to all
children in a critical thinking process.
Early Years staff and in smaller break-out
aspects of education. At
We also, of course, ask questions to help
groups. During these meetings we have
most stages of our school
us identify where children are in their
shared and explored examples of good
life, we are required to
learning. Children’s questions may arise
practice in our own native languages, so
answer, ask, formulate,
from a sudden thought, a new interest or
there have been meaningful discussions
a keen curiosity, as well as in response
in both English and Chinese.
dissect and understand questions.
to a teacher’s thoughtful questions. To delve deeper into understanding ques-
Questions are the tools that that allow us to create connections and build under-
How can we explain and understand
tioning, we looked at the work of Profes-
standing. A positive learning environment
different types of questions, which often
sor Ronald Hyman, who has researched
is one where no adult or child feels nerv-
serve different purposes?
and written about strands of strategic questioning. He argues that questions
ous about asking even the simplest and We have been asking questions about
belong to three categories: factual –
questions and of ourselves during recent
those with one right answer (answer is
In Early Years, we aim to create an
staff workshops as we explore the
on the page); analytical – those that ask
ethos that encourages both teachers
spectrum of closed and open questions.
for a connection or comparison to be
and children to ask questions. Teach-
As part of our continued professional
made (answer is between the lines); and
ers ask questions to provoke thought,
development, we have been discussing
evaluative – those that ask for an opinion
to stimulate discussion and to engage
and reflecting on these issues as a whole
or point of view (answer is off the page).
most obvious questions.
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In Hyman’s view, these question types
on the students’ part. For example,
ing and teaching. We have discussed
are not hierarchical, so questions do not
an English learner who may not have
the importance of practitioners’ modeling
always need to be of the more open,
enough vocabulary in one area might be
good, thoughtful questioning and hope
“higher-order” type, but teachers should
able to answer an opinion question more
that this will lead to our children’s being
ask a good mix of the different types of
readily than a factual question, whereas
wonderful and active questioners. We
questions. These can then work together
another child may be more comfortable
will explore ways in which to promote this
to unlock thinking in different ways and
answering factual questions but needs
during development sessions throughout
on many levels.
more practice answering analytical ones.
this year.
Hyman breaks questions down into these
John Astbury, Legend Foundation Stage Coordinator Sharon Leong, Nursery Teacher
Different types of questions also allow
categories to highlight the need for a
for more differentiation on the teacher’s
range of different types of questions and
part and so, more equal participation
the importance of their interplay in learn-
Below are some examples of the types of
is that right?
Teacher: Should you pick it up and eat it?
questions we have been investigating. It
K: I think it is because of exercise.
A: No, never. It is dirty and my mum told
shows the teachers extending children’s
Teacher: Why does that help?
me never to eat anything off the floor.
thinking and understanding their inter-
K: It helps with the muscles.
B: We can’t eat that! Throw it away.
ests.
P: They do jogging and push-ups every
T: Ok, but what if there are no more left?
morning, just like my dad and my mum.
A: (Thinks) Well, maybe we could wipe
Example One: Superheroes!
Te a c h e r : S o w h a t ’s t h e d i ff e r e n c e
off the bit that is dirty.
K: I know who this is. Hulk, Iron Man,
between your mum and dad and a super-
B: Maybe we could wash it in the sink.
Wolverine and Captain America. I know
hero?
The interesting aspect of this conversa-
because I see all of this movie.
P: When they turn to superheroes they
tion is that it forced the children to re-
R: I watched this movie with my mum
don’t know who they are, they can’t turn
evaluate an opinion that seemed very
and sister. I didn’t get scared, because
super any more, they grown too bigger.
definite at first.
my sister watched it with me.
When I grow up, I can wear my cos-
P: I like them because they’re strong.
tumes. The green hulk. I’m kind of like a
They eat a lot of food.
superhero, but I’m not.
Teacher: Why is that important?
Teacher: Why not?
P: Because their muscles grow. They
P: Because peoples are not superhero,
What type of question is
need to be strong so they can get the
they are just peoples. Some people are
bad guys.
superheroes, the green hulk is a super-
this (factual, analytical or
R: And save the earth.
hero.
Teacher: Are there any who are not
Teacher: Is he real?
strong?
P: He is real, he don’t live anywhere, he
What was the name of the
P: Superman is not strong.
just sleeps outside on somebody’s car.
K: He is strong.
Teacher: K, what do you think?
girl in “Goldilocks and the
P: He should eat some more food, then
K: Some people are not superheroes.
he can become strong.
Teacher: Who is a superhero?
Teacher: Who is stronger?
K: Superheroes are just movies, they are
K: Superman is stronger.
not real.
P: But Hulk is bigger, right? K: Hulk is angry and he transforming to
Example Two: Cupcakes!
the green one.
Eating cupcakes during a birthday cel-
Teacher: P is saying that superheroes
ebration, a cake is knocked off the table
are strong because they eat a lot of food,
and falls to the floor. The teacher asks:
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evaluative)?
Three Bears?”? Was she curious or bad? Would YOU have gone into an inviting, empty house emanating yummy smells?
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Ever wondered what goes on in the Junior School and its surrounding classrooms? Well, here is a chance to find out…
Creativity develops the capacity to imagine the world differently. We all need an ability not just to cope with change, but also to positively thrive on it and engineer it for ourselves. Therefore, young people need the tools to conceptualise how the world could be different and the inner confidence and motivation to make it happen. They need to be able to take risks and fail confidently. To do this young people need to enjoy learning, know how to seek out relevant information, apply knowledge and skills in new and imaginative ways and try out ideas in real world situations where they can observe real outcomes and receive generative critical feedback. www.creative-partnerships.com
During this year’s first term, Junior School
outcomes, challenges and risks. A cross
This new approach moves more towards
children at Dulwich College Beijing have
curricular approach to learning enables
a holistic curriculum based upon the use
been immersed in a new style of learning
children and teachers to make connec-
of leveled skills progressing through-
and teaching. This approach has been
tions between different aspects of learning,
out the Junior School. Science, History
carefully designed to reflect the latest edu-
establishing a high level of enthusiasm and
and Geography are now being taught
cational research and analysis on the British
a thirst for knowledge and understanding,
together under new and exciting topic
National Curriculum. The Creative Cur-
underpinned by key skills and attitudes. It
titles. Literacy, Art/DT and ICT are also
riculum encourages an approach designed
offers an opportunity to look at the world in
being linked where possible. Each topic
around tailoring learning to the needs and
new ways, to value differences and to expe-
varies in length depending on the year
aspirations of each child. Creativity allows
rience new things. It encourages creative,
group and the skills addressed in that
teachers to develop a broad, balanced and
critical and reflective thinking and produces
topic. This academic year, Junior School
relevant curriculum as well as a collabora-
excited, enthusiastic, enquiry-driven learn-
will cover the following topics:
tive relationship that embraces open-ended
ers.
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Term
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Year 6
Autumn 2013
Plantastic Beijing & Beyond Twinkle, Twinkle
All Creatures Great And Small
Aztecs Victorians
All Around The World
Survival Of The Fittest
Hidden In The Hutongs
Spring 2014
Tomb Raiders
Time Travel
What A Wonderful World They Made A Difference!
Summer 2014
Dynamite Dahl
Explorers: What A World
It’s All Change Go With The Flow
A leaflet outlining these topics will be
・ Sustaining learning and ensuring chil-
These are just a few of the absolutely
sent home with each child. It will provide
dren are more able to transfer learning
amazing enquiry-based learning opportu-
parents with coverage of the main skills
across different contexts and to think
nities the children have been working
more critically.
hard to solve so far this year.
being taught, some interesting facts related to the topic, websites for inde-
・ Enabling children to respond posi-
pendent learning and suggested enrich-
tively to opportunities, challenges and
Creativity can mean different things to
ment activities. The Creative Curriculum
responsibilities, to manage risk and
different people. For some it can mean
in action can be seen by wandering
cope with change and adversity.
being imaginative or inventive. To others
・ Enriching children’s lives and giving
it may be about undertaking challenges
the teachers have transformed the chil-
them the opportunity to discover and
and risks. Some believe it is about origi-
dren’s learning environment.
pursue their particular talents and
nal thinking or producing something that
interests.
no one has thought of before.
through Junior School and seeing how
Creativity in the classroom offers many benefits to children. This new style of
Promoting a holistic education to provide
However, there is a key point about what
learning has a number of goals:
support for children of all abilities, taking
the Creative Curriculum is not! Creativity
into account varying learning styles.
is not simply about doing the arts; it is about questioning, making connections,
・ Improving children’s self-esteem, motivation and achievement. This allows
Already the children have been exposed
inventing and reinventing, and flexing the
them to become more interested in dis-
to all manner of wonderful activities from
imaginative muscles. It is about creating
covering things for themselves; more
delving deep into the history of our local
independent and confident learners as
open to new ideas and challenges;
area to jetting off all around the world.
well as thinkers. Creativity might best be described as the process of seeing new
more able to solve problems and work with others; more responsible for their learning; and ultimately, more effective learners. ・ Preparing children for life. Children who are creative will be prepared for a rapidly changing world where they may have to adapt to career changes. Employers want communicative,
Do you know who the Mongols are or
possibilities.
why China has a Great Wall? Do you know how a howler monkey man-
Wow! Term One has definitely been
ages to howl from the treetops or why
action packed, exciting, fun-filled, chal-
flying lizards do not actually fly?
lenging and educational for the Junior
Do you know why the Aztecs had human sacrifices or what a day was like for a Victorian chimney sweep?
School children at Dulwich College Beijing. We are all now looking forward to the next learning and teaching journey
innovative and cooperative problem
Do you know how an airplane leaves
about to take place in Term Two - the
solvers who see connections and have
the ground, stays in the air for a given
next set of leaflets will be published in
bright ideas. ・ Giving children the ability to make
period of time and then lands safely again in a new continent or how to
connections and see relationships,
help an African country produce pure
to choose ways of working, and to be
drinking water from a dirty water hole
more confident in these abilities. The College Magazine (Beijing)
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in the ground?
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The Season in Summary Term one at Dulwich College Beijing
Football tournament on the South Pitch.
age at the Vietnam Games, our swimmers
has seen many great sporting highlights
This was followed by wins for DCB in the
win a bag full of medals at the Santa Claus
and I am pleased that we have been
ISAC Tennis and Badminton tournaments.
Swim Meet in Singapore and our Football teams compete and win trophies at the BIS
able to add to our trophy cabinet. The most pleasing additions were the two
In the individual sports it was great to see
Phuket Football Tournament with our U13
sportsmanship trophies won by our boys
Bryan Chiew and Cecilia Tellarini in action
boys completing a brilliant season by win-
Varsity Volleyball Team. They won their
at the FINA World Cup of swimming con-
ning the tournament in Thailand.
first Sportsmanship trophy in the ACAMIS
ducted at the Water Cube in Beijing. To
U19 tournament and then they won, the
be a part of this meet at such a young age
Finally I would like to thank all students
prize for sportsmanship again, at the
is truly a remarkable achievement and for
and coaches for their commitment to sport
ISAC Tournament. The boys Varsity team
Bryan to be part of the Singapore National
at DCB as without these two vital elements
also finished off the season winning the
Swimming Team while still at school is
we would not have achieved the great suc-
Championship trophy at the ISAC tourna-
simply mind blowing.
cesses that came our way this term.
ment. They were not, however, our only winning ISAC team in Term one, and the
On the international stage we have seen
U14 Boys Football team also won their
our U15 FOBISIA team compete with cour-
Andrew O’Loughlin, Director of Sports
And they’re off!! “Ready, steady, go!” shouts the starter,
joy after a far throw of the t-ball.
after famous American sprinter Jesse Owens; and last but not least, Johnson
who can be heard throughout the whole of Legend Garden Campus. Hundreds
Both these events were part of a com-
(blue), named after well-known avia-
of eyes lock onto the runners, as the
petition of the five house teams here at
tor Amy Johnson. These house teams
silence spreads across the anticipating
Dulwich College Beijing. Each of these
compete in many events, including liter-
audience, whose every heartbeat is audi-
house teams has a different colour and
ary competitions, charity competitions,
ble. The flag goes down and they’re off!
is named after people who exemplify
art challenges, swim galas, Chinese
They run, determined for their houses,
the Dulwich values. The house teams
quizzes, World Maths Day and of course
knowing losing is not an option.
are Soong (red), named after Soong
Sports Day. These events teach us to co-
Ching-Ling; Alleyn (purple), named after
operate and work together.
This was just one minute of this year’s
Edward Alleyn, Elizabethan actor and
fantastic Junior School Sports Day on
founder of Dulwich; Wodehouse (green),
Tuesday 15th October. This carefully
named after Old Alleynian and author P.G.
planned event was a tremendous suc-
Wodehouse; Owens (orange), named
Maja Geroska, Year 6
cess, with happy students skipping away proudly, smiling and clutching colourful ribbons. Back on the West Field the track events were on. We heard huffing after the long and tiring mini-marathon, cheers after an exceptionally good jump, and shouts of
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Charlie Hua Please introduce yourself.
What is your best advice for budding
My name is Charlie Hua. I am a Year 12
athletes?
student studying at Dulwich. My favourite
My advice for upcoming athletes would
sports are basketball and volleyball.
be to work hard, stay humble and be confident.
Who is your greatest sporting role model?
What is your biggest sporting achieve-
My greatest sporting role model is Kobe
ment so far?
Bryant. He is the most exciting player
My biggest sporting achievement so far
I have seen play and he never gives
is probably being part of the volleyball
up, no matter what is in his way. How-
team last year. We came first in the ISAC
What is your greatest sporting dream
ever, the reason that I really like him is
tournament and finished the season with
for the future?
because he is extremely hardworking,
a record of only losing 3 sets in total.
My greatest sporting dream for the future
always pushing to improve on his already
is to play in the NCAA Division I league
outstanding game.
for basketball and then enter the NBA.
Superstars
This term has been seen some exceptional sporting performances at Dulwich College Beijing. Whilst no victory is possible without fantastic team spirit, in Superstars we celebrate some of the College’s top individual performers.
Ben Wong Please introduce yourself.
though sometimes there will be struggles
My name is Ben Wong. I am a student at
and pain. Success will never be given;
Dulwich College Beijing and my passion
you will have to get it yourself with hard
for golf started when I was 3 years old.
work. Getting to the top of the world will be very tough and if you are willing to
Who is your greatest sporting role
sacrifice your time with friends, time to
model?
sleep, time to rest for what you want to
Tiger Woods is my favorite sporting role
become, then you will be successful.
model because he has so much passion and fire for the game. I’ve watched him
What is your biggest sporting achieve-
play many times and the feeling that he
ment so far?
creates is so different to other athletes.
My biggest sporting achievement is prob-
He was ranked number one in the world
ably playing in the US Junior Amateur
What is your greatest sporting dream
for many years and always stayed dedi-
tournament this summer. It is a very
for the future?
cated, practicing a lot. He really inspires
important Under-18 event, for which only
My dream is to become number one in
me.
the best of the best qualify. I was the
the world and the greatest who has ever
youngest player in the tournament and
played the game. This has always been
What is your best advice for budding
it was an honour to take part. I am top
my dream since I was five and every day
athletes?
10 in the world for my age but working
since then I have been working towards it
My advice is to never give up even
towards becoming the best.
and trying to turn that dream into reality.
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Great Wall Art A
simple year 12 Art trip
to pick our favourite spot. Experimenta-
iments with our newfound night photography
to Mu Tian Yu, a lesser-
tions were made from observational
skills.
trodden path along the
drawings; even though limited in terms
Great Wall of China, gave
of materials, various techniques were
Mu Tian Yu, being much less commercial-
us so much more than just a getaway.
explored. As mentioned before, a new
ised as opposed to Ba Da Ling, saw the
The excursion lasted two days and one
‘media’ we had the chance to experi-
crumbles and fragments of an ancient won-
night, giving us time to experience the
ment with was coffee. Not only did our
der in a setting so tranquil, it was hard even
view and the elaborate architecture
artwork smell amazingly like Frappuc-
for the cynics in year 12 to find a fault in the
from a breathtaking vantage point. Our
cino’s - striking an instant Starbucks
view. Throughout, we worked individually
accompanying teachers provided us
craving - the coffee worked very nicely
and together on artworks; so many laughter-
with all the art materials that ranged
as a substitute for watercolour. The
inducing stories have been created from this
from Chinese ink to coffee, in case we
result was a layer of brown colouring to
one incredible adventure. It is safe to say
were suddenly struck by inspiration,
match the organic, subtle tone many of
that this experience is one I’ll treasure for a
and we trekked up and down the
us intended to achieve in our pieces in
long time, the sights, the surroundings and
hills with brushes in our hands and
response to our environment.
the people.
artboards on our backs. However, contradictory to most peoThe journey up the Wall was difficult;
ple’s expectations, our art trip wasn’t
we marched tirelessly on a pathway
just about the art. Personally, the most
that was broken and uneasy. I can eas-
enjoyable aspect on trip was defi-
ily say that as an artist, ‘ascending and
nitely the post-art bonding sessions
conquering mountains’ is definitely not
we had. Teachers, technicians and
one of my strong suits; therefore, the
students alike, we participated in an
hike was quite hard to endure. Luckily, I
array of games that provoked tears and
had the rest of my class and their posi-
laughter; my fellow student Kay Liang
tive thinking to help me through to the
described it as, “a family trip to an unfa-
top. Once we reached our destination,
miliar place”. Furthermore, several of
we began instantly as time was against
us had the most wonderful exposure to
us. Working on our own, we produced
night photography and attempting it for
a number of art pieces on the wall
the first time. This then prompted us to
itself, each student having the choice
conduct typography and drawing exper-
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FUTURE DESIGNING THE
The College speaks to Adrian Jauk, Head of Design and Technology What skills does studying Design and
tion well and incorporate a wide range of
video streaming services such as www.
Technology help develop in students?
techniques. At the same time, we hope
Netflix.com have re-shaped the video
Our philosophy in DT is that students
that students take pride in their work and
rental business, sites such as www.
enjoy “learning by doing” and in this
are empowered to recognise that they
thingiverse.com, which currently allow
way, we explore many areas of study.
are able to produce effective products
consumers to download the CAD files
It is easy to see how students gain an
that suit their needs and can shape their
of products that can be printed at home,
appreciation for working with the plastics,
environment. The ultimate goal of a qual-
will reshape design technology. Soon we
timbers and metals that typically make
ity design education is to enhance the
will also see products become less “run
up our environment. But DT also intro-
student’s thinking from passive consumer
of the mill,” with advances in Computer
duces the students to a range of useful
to creative and skilled producer.
Aided Manufacture (CAM) already making it possible for consumers to cus-
design-thinking principles. For example, creative thinking and green design are
How do our students respond to
tomize the products they buy. This has
important aspects of the design process.
learning DT?
become known as “Mass Customisation.”
Beyond this, skills that relate to the world
Not surprisingly, students are often
Our students can be leading designers
of business and marketing are also
excited by newer technologies, such as
of the future who see design as a way
applied. Students define a brief, identify
the laser cutter and 3D printers. How-
of thinking, problem-solving, and living a
their target market, and learn divergent
ever, I also quite often see students
productive and rewarding life.
thinking strategies as well as useful time
genuinely enjoying mastering a tech-
management skills.
nique with a hand tool. It is a unique experience to know that thanks to your
Is there one unit you focus on more
efforts you have transformed raw materi-
than the others?
als into a functioning product.
We aim to provide a balance between practical workshops and opportunities to
What are the future trends for DT?
explore and demonstrate individual crea-
New exciting career opportunities are
tivity. Students gain experience in a wide
opening up every day thanks to tech-
range of manufacturing methods, using
nology. 3D printing will soon allow high
real tools and materials. The end results
quality and functional products to be pro-
are well-engineered projects that func-
duced by consumers at home. Much as
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Charities in the Junior School
Ghouls, Goodies and Gansu:
C
akes, sixty seconds and
like holding their breath and banging
icing sugar (in case you were wondering
dancing ghouls was how
their heads on books. This is what Junior
why the kids were so hyper-active when
Dulwich College Beijing
School called the Just a Minute sponsor.
they got home), and used 3kg of corn to
Junior School started their
The children get to decide on an activity
make the popcorn.
charity work this academic year.
and do that for, yes, you guessed it- 1 minute! This was on the 27th of Septem-
A quick quote from Mr Flanagan (JS
Let’s go back in time and look at all their
ber. The money raised went to Wei Wei.
Charity Coordinator) “ Well done to all the
fantastic work so far…
They raised 11,066RMB. Wow, amazing!
children in Junior School for their great
‘Yum, yum, yum!’ Cakes and goodies
“Ooooo!” The ghosts are coming! Noth-
fantastic children - I am looking forward to
lined the tables, enticing everyone that
ing is better than a Halloween disco to
the other charity events this year!”
walked past. The smell of sweetness
end the day! On the 30th of October
filled the room and drifted down the
the monsters of Dulwich Junior School
hall. Kids were filling up on sugar until
danced and sang to the rhythm of the
they couldn’t eat any more. The bake
music (trying to wake the dead!) as the
sale happened on the 3rd of Septem-
spectacular smell of icing sugar covered
ber 2013 .They were raising money for
muffins and other horrific looking goodies
Wei Wei, the school’s panda. We have
lined the tables at the discos. Dressed up
adopted this cute creature, as a panda
children munched wildly on their good-
is an important symbol for China. The
ies, dropping crumbs all over the floor,
• Year 6 charity stalls in March, they are
sale was a big success and the children
I guess Halloween can really bring the
going to be busy bees! They help the
raised 9,319 RMB. Well done!
monstrous spirit out in someone! What is
support with the charity work. You are all
this for I hear you ask? Well, this isn’t just
Some of the other charity events include: • Movember, a month of moustaches and saying no in November, for Cancer Research; • Black and white dress up day in December, for Wei Wei;
New Hope Foundation; • And of course, the spring-cleaning house competition.
“5, 4, 3, 2, 1, TIME IS UP! FREEZE!”
a disco to celebrate Halloween; it is also
shouted the teachers as the children
a fun and interesting way to raise money
were finishing off their activities. They
for charity! The money raised went the
There are lots of exciting events coming-
were doing all sorts of things, such as
victims of the Gansu earthquake. They
watch this space Junior School!
exercise activities (not for us!) like sit ups
raised around 9,853 RMB altogether. The
and reading while jogging on the spot.
children and parents decorated approxi-
There were also people doing silly things,
mately 350 cupcakes to sell, used 7kg of
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Interviewing Interact I nteract is a charity organisation
charity helping not only local children but
that is affiliated with worldwide
also children abroad. I really wanted to
renowned Rotary Club.
get more involved within the school as
well, and that is why helping at a Bake
The Interact Club is the largest
Sale appealed to me. I worked with older
charity group at Dulwich, consisting of
students as well which was a very fun
150 members from Y7 to y12. The club
experience.
is affiliated with the global charity group Rotary and is eager to make a difference,
How are you involved in the Interact
whether it be locally in China or inter-
Club?
nationally in Cambodia. We interviewed
Yewon: Other than my involvement with
several members, seeking their thoughts
fundraising, I have been organising our
about the club.
other major charity called Beacons of Hope. For Beacons of Hope, our stu-
What are you most proud of in the
dents will be taking 50 migrant school
Interact Club?
students to receive full health checks this
Rebecca: Interact has grown to become
January followed by further treatment in
What do you like most about being
the largest and most prestigious char-
February. It has been a very fulfilling and
part of the Interact?
ity club at Dulwich College Beijing, and
diverse learning experience organising
Melanie: What I appreciate the most
has been able to make a great differ-
this as I have collaborated with a migrant
about being a part of Interact is seeing
ence to many peoples’ lives. I have seen
school, a hospital and a sponsor through
the many possibilities and opportunities
changes not only for the individual chari-
countless emails, documents and formal
of helping out in events. As a year 10
ties that we support, the House Building
meetings.
student, I’m able to give my ideas and
Project in Cambodia and the Migrant
thoughts within the Dulwich, and also
children that we provide health checks
How do you think your participation
for, but also to us, the members that
in the Interact helps the community
are involved in the Interact Club. I am
around you?
Charles: What I enjoyed most about
incredibly proud of the achievements that
Jacquelin: I think that my participation
being part of the Interact club was that
Interact has accomplished; being able
in the Interact club of Dulwich College
we really managed to make an impact on
to build 15 houses a year in Cambodia
Beijing impacts and helps our community
people’s lives! This was particularly true
for five continuous years and providing
and the community abroad in lots of dif-
for the Tabitha Cambodia Trip - it’s easy
wider Beijing, community.
ferent ways. There are a ton of opportu-
to write a check and send it off some-
nities to set up fundraisers all year round
where, but it’s a lot harder to actually
Why did you join the Interact Club?
including many bake sales and picnics.
travel to a different country and partake
What did you hope to achieve?
The students in the Dulwich community
in the manual labour that is necessary for
Alexandra: I joined it because I thought it
can actively participate and support the
the completion of this project.
would be fun to work with other members
club through eating delicious baked
of the Club. I like the idea that it was a
goods all year round!
health checks for 60 children every year.
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Behind the Scenes - Beyonce Bai and Michael Zhangming A lot of activity goes on behind the scenes to ensure that daily school operations run smoothly, and many individuals work very hard ‘backstage’ often unnoticed, to make sure that teachers can concentrate on teaching and students on learning. The College sits down with two of our support staff colleagues to find out about their jobs at Dulwich.
Can you introduce yourself?
Events Manager, leading the provi-
climbing Fragrant Hills, or getting
My name is Beyonce. I have been
sion of logistical support to the school
together for dinner. 798 is one of my
working at Dulwich College Beijing for
and community events and activities.
favorite places and I really enjoy the
more than seven years.
I love helping people organise various
artistic and creative environment.
events, and Founder’s Day is obviWhat is your typical day at work
ously the most important and popular
like?
each year. I feel fortunate to be part
My working day at school can be
of the Dulwich family which is full of
described as a mixture of busyness
love, passion and care, to witness the
and happiness. I have two roles. One
growth of the Dulwich schools, and to
is to work as a Personal Assistant,
develop in an outstanding school.
providing support to the Head of Business Administration and Bursar in her
What do you normally do on the
daily work with the Finance, Human
weekend?
Resources, ICT and Operations
I like to spend weekends with my hus-
Departments. The other is to work as
band or friends, walking in the park,
ing I help with the maintenance of the
evolve from a small school of a few
school.
classrooms to the world class learning environment that we have today. The
What is your typical day at work like?
last school year was extremely busy for
My work is very varied and no two
my department, ensuring that the new
days are the same. I work with every
building was ready for use in August,
department across the school and do
but it has been great seeing people’s
a range of tasks from making sure that
positive reactions to the new wing of
the heating and cooling systems are
the school.
working properly to helping prepare for big events such as Founder’s Day. I
What do you normally do on the
really enjoy working with and meeting
weekend?
people from across the school.
Most recently I’ve been to the Great Wall as I enjoy hiking and being in
Can you introduce yourself? My name is Michael and I work in the
I have worked at Dulwich College Bei-
the countryside. I also like to cook,
Operations Department at the Legend
jing for over six years now and it has
play badminton and meet up with my
Garden Campus. Generally speak-
been a pleasure to watch the school
friends.
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Simply the
In 2013 four of our students, Biko Mizuno, Benjamin Tan, Christina Lin and Sharmaine Wong, scored a perfect 45 out of 45 on the IB Diploma. Only 108 students worldwide, out of approximately 60,000 students who sat the diploma in May 2013, achieved this score. We sat down with the students to find out more about their inspiration and study habits and whether they plan to embrace academia or business.
Name: Benjamin Tan Nationality: Singaporean Years in Dulwich: Six, starting from Year 8
Name: Biko Mizuno Nationality: Japanese (with a Chinese mom) Years in Dulwich: Three, from Year 11 to 13
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Strongest inspiration:
for IB where everything is designed to push
Beijing. Some people can’t wait to move
your boundaries. Having genuine com-
away, but I will probably always have an
mitment and interest in what you’re study-
affinity with Beijing and its people. The
ing usually makes everything from writing
city taught me to open my eyes. It’s full of
exams to focusing in class much easier. (The
character. Each neighbourhood has its own
Extended Essay, for example, requires so
energy.
much personal effort that it is hard to score
Best memory from DCB:
well if you aren’t interested in your subject.)
Seeing a live audience affected by my final
Otherwise, prioritise well and get lots of
Year 13 theatre performance, which was a
sleep during exam periods!
deeply personal project for me. Creating and
What’s next?
performing theatre is a freeing, intensely
I’ve just finished an internship with City
rewarding, but demanding experience.
Weekend Beijing and will be in Singapore’s
Biggest achievement at DCB (apart from
National Service soon. After that, I hope to
getting 45!):
study politics at university in the UK.
Co-founding the DIMUN conference – now
Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 years?
in its fourth year, already double in size from
Doing something completely new, hopefully.
when we started – as an initiative led and
Going into photojournalism or starting a
developed by students.
theatre company would be awesome!
Study tips:
Three words to describe DCB:
Select subjects you will enjoy, particularly
Dynamic, supportive, community-centred
Strongest inspiration:
friends wake me up
The ambitious women I met at Wellesley
Biggest achievement at DCB:
College (an all-female liberal arts college in
Adapting to a polyphasic sleep cycle for 2
the US)
weeks
Best memory from DCB:
Describe DCB in three words:
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Name: Sharmaine Wong Nationality: Singaporean Years in Dulwich: 1.5 years
Name: Christina Lin Nationality: Canadian Years in Dulwich: Three, from Year 11 to 13
Study tips:
Science course at Cambridge
Accept the fact that you can’t have every-
Where do you see yourself in 5, 10 years?
thing you want, so decide on what really
The hard way: go into academia and do
makes you happy and stick with it!
research in neuroscience or Psychology.
What’s next?
The easier way: to work in finance, consult-
To survive my Psychological and Behavioral
ing or banking ... and delve into business.
Strongest inspiration:
and everything was pretty harsh (especially
My mother, for being a determined and
the cold winter, coming from a tropical coun-
strong woman, and my grandmother, for her
try). So, my biggest achievement was sim-
love and dedication to the family.
ply coming to DCB.
Memorable moments at DCB:
Describe DCB in three words:
Graduation! Because of the relief that high
Dynamic, Growing, Diverse
school was finally over, and the joy that I
Study tips:
could finally embrace the summer holiday
I think it all boils down to giving your best
with open arms. The whole chain of gradu-
shot in everything.
ation events: Senior Prank Day, graduation
What next?
ceremony, and the graduation dinner. It was
I am currently reading a double degree in
so much fun!
Accountancy and Business Administration
Biggest achievement at DCB:
at Nanyang Technological University, Singa-
I guess, actually staying on at DCB and
pore.
adapting well to the school. Before coming
Where do you see yourself in 5, 10
to DCB, I was studying in a local school in
years?
Singapore, and attending an international
I actually have not thought about it, but I
school in a different country was an entirely
guess people who study a course like mine
new thing to me. My parents had given me
usually graduate and work in an audit firm.
two options: to stay on in Singapore or to try
This does not seem like an interesting or
out something new in Beijing. I entered the
meaningful route for me, though, so I’m still
term midway in December, during winter,
keeping my options open.
Strongest inspiration:
build foundation for the knowledge learned;
Probably my father - I really admire his
don’t disregard any details; do as many past
courage and ambition.
papers as possible (it’s surprising how much
Best memory from DCB:
you learn from them!).
Senior pranks and having mini potlucks in
What’s next?
the common room with friends
University in Canada, majoring in Pharma-
Biggest achievement at DCB:
cology
Being the first to organise a graduation
Where do you see yourself in 5, 10
dance performance
years?
Describe DCB in three words:
Probably in graduate school, doing some-
Inspiring, friendly, incredible
thing along the lines of pharmaceutical
Study -tips:
research.
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The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything For the past few years, Early Years
head - each thing made its own spooky
lady’s fearless attitude and her clever
parents have put on Halloween perfor-
sound. Dulwich mum Grace Wang chose
solution to what to do with the lively
mances as part of Spider & Pumpkin
a brilliant range of instruments for the
things that chased her was so much fun
Day. This year parents chose the book
sounds and the children loved joining in!
for our young audience!
The book is perfect for Early Years chil-
At the end of the performance, the children
dren, as there is a lot of repetition that
were given a little pumpkin to take home.
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything for their performance. With the opening of the new Early Years
grows throughout the story. The little old
classes at Legend Garden, this year’s
Sally Wilson, Parent
performance was held in the Edward Alleyn Theatre, with Riviera classes making the bus trip over. This was a wonderful opportunity for the children from both campuses to get together – and of course for some twenty enthusiastic parents to work on a set, rehearse and perform in a proper theatre! The story is about an old lady who goes into the woods for a walk, and on her way home meets several spooky things that try to scare her. Shoes that clomp, pants that wiggle and a talking pumpkin
Cookbook for Charity At Coffee & Books we have a dedicated
and teachers at DCB, it has proved to be
team of parent bakers who donate fresh
a very popular buy!
cakes every day for us to sell! But we realised that as each year people leave
From the sale proceeds Friends of
Beijing they take their “secret recipes”
Dulwich were able to donate 5200 RMB
with them! So Ulli Boer hatched a cun-
to the Magic Hospital. This charity works
ning plan to gather together the most
tirelessly to help bring some joy and
loved recipes and at the same time raise
laughter to very ill children in hospitals
funds for the Magic Hospital Charity.
around Beijing. Our donation covers three months’ worth of their running
The result of her work is the Coffee
costs. To learn more about the charity
& Books Secret Recipes Cookbook.
please visit www.magichospital.org.
hurry as they are going fast!
Containing over 70 pages of savory and sweet dishes all gathered from parents
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Alleyn’s School. The three schools are presenting a series of concerts this term in Christ’s Chapel, the original chapel of the Foundation where Edward Alleyn himself is buried. The short lunchtime concerts attract an audience from among local residents, as well as from the schools themselves. Members of DCL’s music department have provided lunchtime entertainment with occasional recitals, which have featured works for four hands on the piano, for
Music in the Capital
piano trio and for the organ. It is a treat for us to hear the talents of our music teachers as well as of our students.
And the
students, too, have been busy: this term Dulwich College London was very pleased
Music, Mr Richard Mayo, visited China
the College’s Chapel Choir has sung even-
in October to receive a visit from Shane
to meet colleagues at Dulwich College
song at Westminster Cathedral and in St
O’Shea, now Director of Music for Dul-
Suzhou and Dulwich College Shanghai,
Paul’s Cathedral, while the music scholars
wich College International. Shane was in
and to attend several concerts of the Diver-
at DCL gave their annual concert demon-
London to spend time with DCL’s music
sity Project at Dulwich College Beijing.
strating exceptionally high standards of musicianship. One scholar, James Orford,
department and to discuss ways in which DCL and the Dulwich International Schools
DCL also co-operates musically with the
has won a prestigious organ scholarship to
might foster co-operation in music and
two other Dulwich Foundation schools:
Truro Cathedral for 2014-15. Clearly, from
other co-curricular activities. On the heels
our sister school JAGS (James Allen’s
Truro in Cornwall to Beijing in China, Dul-
of Shane’s visit, DCL’s own Director of
Girls’ School) and the co-educational
wich music is flourishing.
The Tournament
Suzhou
Saturday 12th October saw the biggest
from the event the girls and boys have
football event ever held at Dulwich Col-
not stopped talking about how much fun
lege Suzhou: the 7th Annual Junior
they had in Suzhou,” says Ben Ward, PE
Football Tournament. Taking part were
Teacher and ECA Co-ordinator at Dul-
over 400 students on 39 teams from eight
wich College Seoul.
schools. There was a real international flair to the event this year, with teams from
Held across three different sites within
Dulwich College Seoul and the Suzhou
our campus, the tournament reflected
Japanese School making their debut.
the great community spirit at the College. There was a real carnival atmosphere with
time keepers and coaches.
The students and teachers from Dulwich
parents and supporters enthusiastically
College Seoul arrived a couple of days
cheering on the teams throughout the day.
The tournament was a huge success.
before the tournament and stayed in
Many members of staff from across the
Students left with smiles on their faces
Alleyn House, the new boarding facility
College gave their time to help make sure
after sharing their experiences of the day
at Dulwich College Suzhou. In addition
the event ran smoothly and they were sup-
with new found friends, all very proud to
to training for the big event they joined
ported by a number of our own students,
have represented their school in such an
Dulwich College Suzhou students in
who demonstrated great maturity, taking
event. Next year, we expect the tourna-
some of their classes. “Since returning
on the responsibilities of officials, scorers,
ment to be even bigger – go Tigers!
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Richard Gill & the Big Sing
Richard Gill is one of Australia’s best
advocating music in the country’s educa-
staff. He led and challenged our team
known and best loved musical figures.
tion system and furthering the develop-
of music teachers through discussions
His career has taken him from teaching
ment of those who have chosen music as
on music philosophy and education
music in Sydney’s western suburbs to
a vocation. He brings music to life, and
before working with our very own Mei
Music Director of the Victorian Opera,
his knowledge and deep enjoyment of
Lan Fang, Chamber and “Singchronized”
and along the way he has been involved
his subject is as inspiring and enlighten-
choirs. On Saturday, we were back for
with almost every major opera company
ing to a class of primary school students
more rehearsals of Carl Orff’s Carmina
and orchestra in Australia.
as it is to the cast of a major opera.
Burana, followed by our performance in the theatre featuring our very own Mason
What truly distinguishes Richard is his
It was an absolute honour to have Rich-
Lee and his brother Mint on piano. The
passion and enthusiasm for spreading
ard Gill hold a series and workshops at
performance was outstanding and Rich-
not just the joy of music, but its myriad
Dulwich College Shanghai. In prepara-
ard praised the College’s Music Depart-
benefits. He is Australia’s greatest musi-
tion for “The Big Sing,” Richard worked
ment and our wonderfully dedicated and
cal educator, and his life’s work has been
with a choir of students, parents and
talented students, parents and staff.
Poetry from the Seoul
Seoul
On Thursday 4th October Dulwich
interstellar travel and we steal the stars’
College Seoul celebrated Britain’s
metaphorical power to name our cultural
National Poetry Day 2013 with a series
heroes. How to express this wonder, if
of workshops, engaging students in
not in poems?
the process of imagining, writing and delivering poetry. This year, the theme
As part of the celebration of poetry,
was “Stars.” As the organisation behind
pupils studied Gerard Manley Hopkins’s
National Poetry Day explains:
The Starlight Night (1877) and W.H. Auden’s The More Loving One (1957)
Some of them formed billions of years ago And my Great Grandpa saw them years ago Stars are my dream just as they see Lighting the Universe in their glowing light
From our earliest days, the poetry of
for inspiration. With these poems as their
stars surrounds us. We look at the stars
basis, students penned their own star-
and see stories in the constellations; our
themed poems. Our very own Inju Chang
We hope you enjoy the poem as much
scientific selves boggle at the concept of
(8B) composed this poem:
as we have!
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U15 FOBISIA Games in Ho Chi Minh In November 30 students travelled to Ho Chi Minh to participate in the U15 FOBISIA Games. The event included athletics, swimming, football and basketball and reunited students with the a number of former Dulwich staff. Despite torrential rain pours threatening the outdoor swimming, students performed determinedly, achieving great results in the butterfly, high jump and 200m. Photos by Matt Kelly, Coach
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‘Lessons in Love’ November saw the premier of ‘Lessons in Love’, a music and drama production written, produced and performed by our students. The show also featured West End Theatre and UK Television stars Aoife Mulholland and Morgan Crowley in their first appearances in China. It included songs from the musicals Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Sweeny Todd and many more.
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The Young Pirates of the Caribbean In November, Year 5 performed The Young Pirates of the Caribbean, the beloved tale of pirates, ocean voyages and exotic islands. The students met Long John Silver and his long suffering parrot, Captain Flint, as well as other treacherous pirates.
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By Joshua (Jae-ha) Chang, Year 12
to be continued...