Spring 2015
The Dulwich Olympiad Mandarin at Dulwich The Headmaster shares his thoughts on Mandarin acquisition
Tune in to Dulwich Radio Junior School students lead the way in the Dulwich Radio launch
10th Year at Dulwich for 10 graduating students Discover the 10 students who have been at DCB for 10 years
Michelin Chef Marc Fosh comes to Dulwich Find out what’s cooking
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10th Year at Dulwich for 10 graduating students....................................................7 Meet Mr Joe McKee.................................8 Dulwich On Air.........................................9 From the Chinese Department..............10 Charity....................................................11 Sports......................................................12 The Dulwich Olympiad..........................14 Graduates...............................................19 Arts..........................................................20 Student Artwork....................................22 Behind the Scenes..................................25
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Connections............................................26 Friends....................................................28 Spotlight.................................................29 Snapshots...............................................30
Front Cover: Dulwich Olympiad medallists, DCB students: Silvia Shen and Lesley Zheng Contributors: David Mansfield, Joe McKee, Simon Herbert, Ruth Grant, James Townsend, Sarah Humphreys, Hazel Battersby, Serkan Ari, Choon Eichman and many of the fantastic Dulwich students Editors: Joe McKee, Kasia Baran, Choon Eichman
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News & Events
A Dulwich Christmas
Author Visit
Our annual A Dulwich Christmas once again brought much cheer to all. Graceful Dulwich ice skaters and outstanding music performers ushered in the Christmas spirit.
Bali Rai captivated both Year 5 and Year 6 with his author sessions and inspired the imaginations of the Year 6 writing group who were lucky enough to get the opportunity to work with him. Letizia Meo and Yan Qing Lee combined their writing they produced in the Bali Rai workshop on the use of imagination:
‘It was insane . My heart was pounding against my chest
and I smelt a horrible stench coming from somewhere
nearby. The tiny holes and
scratches in my clothes concerned me . What had hap-
pened to my pyjamas? Instead
of the usual sight of the lovely, purple walls and carpeted
floor of my bedroom, I saw the complete opposite; bare walls
and a dirty wooden floor that
New Prefect Team Congratulations to the new Prefect Team. Special congratulations to the new Head Boy, Bryan Chiew, and Head Girl, Thalia Dudek. 1st Row L-R: Richard Liu (Deputy Head Boy), Yan Wu (Deputy Head Girl), Bryan Chiew (Head Boy), Thalia Dudek (Head Girl) 2nd Row L-R: Ming Bourne, Violet Tan, Sheng Wen, Tasha Kim, Ruut Wasama, Shaindl Keshen 3rd Row L-R: Matthew Xie, Jessica Weng, June Kim, Chaewoo Lim, Henry Chen, Cecilia Tellarini 4th Row L-R: Cheng Wen, Alex Chang, Sam Kronick, Joachim Zens.
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I didn’t want to step on . But
my slippers were nowhere to be seen . Making my way, bare-
footed , to the worn out door, I peered out. My room had
become the whole house! Unusual views disturbed my eyes.
Blocks of wooden shacks stood along the street, at the end of which stood a building that
was large and spooky in comparison to the others… Where was I? How had I got here?’
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News & Events Young Mathematicians Children from Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 were welcomed into a magical mathematical land with paths leading to mathematical challenges, but with a curse upon the kingdom. After completing each challenge, the children were given precious stones which could be exchanged for golden coins after solving mathematical challenges, and given to the King in his counting house. When enough coins were collected, the curse would be lifted. The good news is that our children managed to gather enough coins to get rid of that pesky curse and now mathematical order is restored!
Russian Cultural Centre Piano Recital On Friday 6 March one of our Year 8 students, Jonathan Tsui, gave a remarkable piano recital at the Russian Cultural Centre, in honour of the 175th anniversary of the birth of Tchaikovsky. Jonathan played with maturity and expertise in front of an appreciative audience. He gave us The Seasons by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven’s Polonaise in C, Op. 89 and Chopin’s Impromptu No. 1 in A flat Major, Op. 29, with flair and confidence. It was a perfect venue for this celebration and this solo performance is surely the first of many similar successes to come for the talented young pianist. Well done Jonathan and congratulations, or should that be ‘Поздравления’!
Frozen Family Day on Ice, on 7 March, was a great way to end the skating season at Dulwich. There were amazing skating performances by Dulwich students and families, all enjoying together this superb facility.
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News & Events
Michelin - starred Chef Marc Fosh comes to Dulwich In March, Michelin-starred Chef Marc Fosh taught Junior School children Piri Piri Chicken with Avocado Sauce and Banana Smoothies, which they then enjoyed eating and drinking! Marc also gave talks and cooking demonstrations to students in Early Years, Junior School and Senior School. Fosh launched ‘Fosh Tuesdays’ at DCB with the school canteen offering Fosh signature dishes on the menu until the end of this academic year. He also unveiled the Dulwich & Marc Fosh Recipe Box and held a prize presentation for winners of the Marc Fosh Recipe Contest.
The Recipe Contest winners from DCB are: Beatrix Kennedy Harper (Year 6) Alexander Chang (Year 12) Lindsy Callen (Staff) Choon Eichman (Staff) Hongyang Tan (Parent) Diana Jang (Parent) May Cheung (Parent) Congratulations!
DIMUN V On 30 January we were delighted to welcome 10 schools to DCB for the 5th Dulwich International Model United Nations (DIMUN) Conference. This great event was organised and led by our students to the most professional of standards. The delegates learnt invaluable lessons in debating and developing diplomatic and political understanding over the three days. Special thanks go to Secretaries General Matthew Xie and Julie Kim and their deputy Silva Shen for their magnificent organisation and set-up. Thanks also to our Dulwich parent and Director of EU-funded Policy Dialogues Support Facility (PDSF) in China, Mr Chris Brown, for giving the keynote. DIMUN really is one of our annual highlights. You can view this link for more information and some great videos made by the students: http://dimun.info
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News & Events Reading Together In January, parents attended a workshop designed to help get the most out of reading with children. Nichole Henderson, Nursery class teacher, gave advice on choosing books, talking about books, and using pictures and text to develop children’s language and thinking. She also talked about using voices expressively to convey character and how we can change stories so they include our children and thus fire their imaginations.
Parenting Workshops We hope parents have been enjoying and
shop for Senior School parents offered
growing through our parenting workshops
ways to train/coach children, set bounda-
headed by the school counsellor, Cath-
ries and engage in problem solving. In
erine Hsu, along with Gea Visscher, the
the summer term, Early Years parents
counselling team and our teachers. Last
were invited to attend a 4-week course on
Autumn, some parents participated in the
Values Based Parenting.
8-week workshop on Strategies for Positive Parenting. Topics covered included
If you were not able to attend, there will be
how family temperament impacts upon
another set of workshops next academic
parenting, the power of giving children
year. If there is a special topic you would
choices, and active listening. The 9-week
like us to address please email Catherine.
Parenting for the Successful Teen work-
hsu@dulwich-beijing.cn.
Egyptian Day
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Year 3 took part in a fun-packed
ladders. We also made Egyptian
first day back. The children made
jewellery and collars. Writing our
a fantastic effort with their creative
names in hieroglyphs was a fun and
costumes and everybody thoroughly
exciting challenge. All of us made
enjoyed the day. We made and
hummus and, at the end of the day,
played the traditional board game of
ate it in the hall with pitta bread and
Senet, which is a bit like snakes and
olives at our Egyptian feast.
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From the Headmaster’s Desk
AT DULWICH
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andarin is a key part of the Dulwich curriculum; it is compulsory up until Year 9 and will remain so.
Dulwich College International is committed to ensuring all students coming through our schools exit as at least competent Mandarin speakers and with appropriate
but specifically it was clear that most
tion indeed. In November last year Ms
qualifications. Mandarin is the world’s most
wanted more foundational work, espe-
Liu also led a media and culture visit to
widely spoken language and one that
cially using better reading material in both
Taiwan for a small group of students who
gives access to the economic giant of the
the Senior and Junior schools. A special
got a taste of journalism by conducting
21st century. It seems a no-brainer that it’s
call was made for the use of translations
interviews and writing stories in Chinese.
a core aspect of what we teach.
of popular fiction. Not surprisingly, most
They immersed themselves in Taiwan-
parents wanted to ensure that Chinese
ese culture during their time there, and
Our Mandarin results are pretty spec-
students would keep their identity whilst
reported that they particularly enjoyed
tacular. In the 2013/14 school year,
enjoying an international education. ‘They
their culinary adventures. This built on
only four of our IGCSE/GCSE students
must be able to speak to their grandpar-
the Chinese media visit to Singapore the
gained less than an A, and huge num-
ents even after their international school
previous year.
bers got A*. All our students’ IB scores
and university experience’ was a com-
– irrespective of level - were at 6 or 7,
mon sentiment. We were encouraged to
The Chinese Department worked hard
with over 50% at 7. They really couldn’t
develop further the co-curricular reach of
to produce their first drama production,
be much better. Yet we know Mandarin
Mandarin, making more of opportunities to
Leiyu, last December. And, of course,
is a challenge to teach – not just at Dul-
‘get out and about’ at cultural events and
Chinese New Year was celebrated by
wich, where our staff have done a huge
sites in Beijing and its environs, as well as
transforming our campus into a wonder-
amount of fantastic work to enhance the
supplying opportunities in school such as
ful Chinese temple fair.
children’s classroom experiences – but at
screenings of classic and contemporary
all international schools. All our Mandarin
Chinese cinema. We also were challenged
I am delighted that our Chinese Depart-
teachers attend an annual conference for
to use more real life situations in our teach-
ment does so much more than teach lan-
the whole Dulwich group to develop their
ing of Mandarin, such as social media.
guage – by embracing Chinese literature, culture and drama within the programme,
skills and the results are showing. These advances will come in time but,
they make Mandarin come alive for the
On 10 October 2014 we held a Mandarin
even as we speak, our Chinese Depart-
students. They are key to our ambition of
Forum with eighty interested parents to
ment continues to take initiatives to
producing students who are not only flu-
look at the Mandarin Curriculum. With
enrich the students’ experience. For two
ent in English and Mandarin, but who are
increasing numbers of first language
years now, Jenny Liu, Head of Senior
also global citizens of the future deeply
Mandarin speakers – Heritage Mandarin
School Chinese, has put together a
rooted in where they have come from.
as we call this group – joining the school,
beautiful literary magazine, consist-
we are adapting our curriculum accord-
ing of stories written in Chinese by our
ingly. Many outcomes were suggested
students. It is a very impressive publica-
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David Mansfield Headmaster
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Special Feature
th year at Dulwich for
10 Graduating Students
Happy
10
th
anniversary to
been with Dulwich for
10 graduating students who have
10 years! They share their thoughts
with us and we find out what they will be doing next.
Isobel Brown, UK, University College London Jennifer Chan, Hong Kong, New York University (Stern Business School) Melinda Chen, USA, University of California, Davis Ben Fong, Hong Kong, University of Bristol Yiumin Gan, Malaysia, Cornell University Alex Jin, USA, Swarthmore College Yewon Kim, South Korea, UCLA Joseph Liu, Brazil, Babson College Matthew Meyer, USA, Clark University Fraser Sampson, UK, gap year (not in photo above) (*UK offers are conditional offers)
What does Dulwich mean to you? Fraser
Dulwich represents my child-
Dulwich has provided me with the education and necessary skills and values to
hood and I have made some lifelong friends
succeed as I embark upon the next stage
at this school, as well as some unforgettable
in my life.
Fraser I like the competitive nature; it prepares you for later life, when you will
memories playing sport for Dulwich. Yewon
Approachable teachers. EveBen ryone is enthusiastic and open minded.
I made many friends here who
have to compete with others. Dulwich is
are beautiful inside and out. We have
a very supportive school. They won’t give
thought I needed. Moving to Dulwich
learned to support each other through
up on any student and really do care
from a Chinese-speaking local school
hardships and happiness. This makes
about each individual student and their
in Malaysia was a huge shock for me. I
me confident in conquering any chal-
wellbeing.
will be eternally grateful that these two
lenges after I leave Dulwich as I know
worlds collided 10 years ago, because
they will always have my back.
Yiumin Something about the school that allows each individual to explore and
What do you like about DCB?
develop their potential.
Yiumin
Dulwich for me is a gift I never
I cannot bring myself to imagine what I would be like today without Dulwich.
Melinda
Dulwich has been an amaz-
ing second home for the past 10 years. I
Describe Dulwich in three words.
amazing learning environment for the
will miss the supportive, motivated, and helpful community, who are all intelligent
Joseph anced
Open-minded, global, bal-
past 10 years and I am sure it will continue to do so long after I graduate. I will
students that are always willing to lend a
Melinda
Accepting, diverse, enriching
miss being a part of the diverse commu-
hand.
Jennifer
Dynamic, encouraging, creative
Yiumin
Focused, devoted, driven
Joseph
Dulwich has provided an
nity here at Dulwich and I want to thank my teachers, friends and family who have helped me along the way. Spending my formative years Isobel at Dulwich, I only have this school to
Jennifer There is a really great sense of community and it’s a place where you
I remember when the school Isobel first opened and the entire student body
establish very close friendships. There
could fit into the tiny Riviera campus. It
are also many opportunities for us to
is surreal to think about how much this
explore and try out new things.
school has changed in a relatively short space of time.
thank for moulding me into who I am today. To me, Dulwich represents the
Alex
Probably the level of educa-
place where I have formed lifelong
tion that we receive here. The teachers
We would like to wish the Class of
friendships, the place where I discovered
are all very accessible, which comes with
2015 all the best and especially the 10
my passion for sports, and the place that
the nature of the close Dulwich commu-
who have spent 10 years at Dulwich!
has given me countless experiences and
nity and there are numerous resources
opportunities to grow. I am confident that
the students can draw upon.
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Special Feature
Meet
Mr Joe McKee Mancunian-Irish “Music Head” and Obsessive Reader
M
r Joe McKee joined
was being run but, instead of complain-
may be slightly unfamiliar to “College”
DCB in August along
ing, he presented the Deputy Head with a
readers, such as I Am Kloot, Half Man
with his wife, Ros, who
50-point improvement plan. Fortunately,
Half Biscuit, Cherry Ghost and Sleaford
teaches German and
the Deputy Head was good-humoured
Mods. He says he was delighted to
French, and their daughter, Orla, who is
about this – though not enough to put the
discover that he and Mr Heath, the Head
in Year 7. As Academic Director, Joe is a
plan into action. The school was closed
of English in the Senior School, share
member of the College Leadership Team
a few years later; readers may draw their
an interest in what he calls “the more
and has overall responsibility for learning
own conclusions.
vigorously demotic end of contemporary
and teaching, professional learning,
English popular music.”
and performance management on the
As a schoolboy he was hard-working but
academic side, as well as overseeing
often bored, and not always a model of
Ros and Joe met in 1996 when they were
scheduling across the College,
exemplary behaviour. In Senior School
both teaching at Wolverhampton Gram-
accreditations and policy compliance.
he was the instigator of a competition
mar School in England. She was Head
The question of which part of his job he
among his classmates to identify the
of Modern Languages, he was teaching
enjoys most is, he says, far too easy to
weirdest words in the dictionary, and
English and Drama, and they were mar-
answer given that he still also teaches
then use them in answers to teachers’
ried three years later. They then moved
English.
questions in class. The trick was to use
to Edinburgh. Orla was born there, in the
them nonchalantly, so that the teachers
same hospital where Ros had been born.
Born and raised in Manchester, Joe
wouldn’t notice. He once managed to
They chose the name Orla as a reflection
describes himself as an obsessive
weave “Zoroastrianism” into an answer
of Ros’s Scottish background and Joe’s
reader and a life-sentence supporter of
in a science class. Later, the competi-
Irish heritage.
Manchester City, which, he explains,
tion evolved into slipping the titles of pop
is “one of the Manchester’s two great
songs into answers, and Joe confesses
The McKees’ favourite television shows
teams – the other being Manchester
he still does this once in a while.
that they watch together are Doctor Who
City Reserves.” While studying for a
and Modern Family, and they like cycling
degree in English at Cambridge Univer-
If Joe were a student at Dulwich, he
and traveling together. Ros and Orla also
sity he supported himself with gigs as a
would love to play football and basket-
like baking, and Joe contributes by being
stand-up comedian. Since then, he has
ball, and he would be deeply involved in
their self-sacrificing food taster.
racked up over 20 years of experience
music, both vocal and instrumental. He
in UK schools, most recently as Senior
says his “biggest regret is that I didn’t
Apart from his family, “anything to do
Deputy Headmaster at Trinity School, an
have the opportunity to learn to play an
with words” is Joe’s passion. He quotes
academically selective independent day
instrument or to sing in school.” But he
the British politician and trade unionist
school in South London – just down the
taught himself to play guitar and is a
Arthur Scargill, who once said: “My father
road from Dulwich College London.
“serious music head”. While he pro-
still reads the dictionary every day. He
fesses his ongoing worship of icons such
says your power to live depends on your
Joe’s interest in how schools work
as Bob Dylan, The Beatles and David
power to master words.” This sums it up
started early, at 16, when he wrote his
Bowie, he also spends “an inordinate
for Joe: “That’s how I feel about teaching
first school development plan. He had a
amount of time” listening to somewhat
English, but it’s also true about so much
very low opinion of how his state school
more obscure acts, offering names which
else in teaching and learning.”
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Special Feature
DULWICH
ON AIR
S
erkan Ari, Junior School
ting up servers and so on. I worked for
of working for a radio station as well as
Computer Science
a professional radio station many years
developing leadership skills. Each pod-
Coordinator, teacher and
ago and I wanted to share this unique
cast is intended to improve the students’
school E-Safety Coordinator
experience with the students.
written and spoken language and give them first-hand journalism experience.
shares the story behind the inaugural DCB Radio Club.
How do you determine radio content? We have a music copyright license to
What’s next for the Radio club - any
Tell us about your club.
legally play music on the internet so we
future projects or changes on the
I’m currently running the Junior School
do play a bit of music just to keep things
horizon?
DCB Radio ECA every Tuesday after-
relaxing. Everything we broadcast has
I’d like to expand the radio programme
noon with approximately 40 children
an educational element. I introduced a
to include as much of the student body
from years 5 & 6 and non-ECA member
broadcast criteria and an organizational
as possible and to use it for various
‘podcasters’ who come during lunchtime
structure, which means that we have
purposes. Different departments could
sessions and produce regular podcasts
leadership positions such as a Director
have their own programmes and use it
for us. The Senior School ECA radio team
of Scheduling, a Director of Communi-
to promote their activities. Who knows,
also record and broadcast a radio pro-
cations, etc. whose jobs are to adhere
perhaps in the future we can create radio
gramme for their school and age group.
to the broadcast criteria as well as the
programmes with the Dulwich College
school’s e-safety policy.
campuses around the world?
Club begin?
What do you hope the students get
Is there anything else that you would
Like everything here the DCB Radio Club
out of the club?
like to add?
began as an idea backed by passion.
One of the aims of the DCB Radio is to
Last but not least, I would like to thank
During my summer holidays I started
‘gain real life work-experience’. This club
Friends of Dulwich Enrichment Fund
doing research on radio set up, technical
was set up so that students can enjoy
that has generously supported the radio
trouble-shooting, building a website, set-
and experience a number of aspects
initiative.
When and why did the DCB Radio
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From the Chinese Dept
我们是学校三年级母语组的学生，下面是我们集体创作的一首诗。 在这里，我们要代表全校的同学们向未来表达我们的心声：
Year 3 Chinese Heritage class penned a collaborative poem about their wishes for the future:
《我希望》
Our Wishes
我希望世界是巧克力做的，
I hope that the world is made of chocolate, with every-
每个人都平平安安、香香甜甜地生活。
one experiencing peace and sweetness in life.
我希望每天能坐着泡泡飞到学校，
I wish I could fly to school in a bubble, and may all
同学们一个比一个聪明，
my classmates be bright with shining results allowing
考试成绩都最棒，
them to enter any school they wish.
想上哪个学校就上哪个学校。 I wish for a magical room with pillows turned to cot我希望有一个神奇的魔法房间，
ton candy, blankets turned into chocolate and I am a
枕头变成棉花糖，
magician with supernatural power.
被子变成巧克力， 我就是拥有超能力的魔法师。
I wish for a billion wishes- to become a fashion designer and to make beautiful clothes for my mother.
我希望，我有千百个希望， 我要成为服装设计师，
I wish to become a chef with food fit to serve my
设计最美丽的衣服给妈妈；
father.
我要做一名厨师， 献上美味佳肴给爸爸。
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Charity
Locks of Love O ur Senior School student, Cathy Yan, organised recently a
fundraising project for the charity
Locks of Love. This is a non-profit
organization making wigs for under-privileged children under the age of 20 who suffer from medical conditions leading to long-term hair
loss. The inspiration behind the project was her sister, who had cut her hair. Cathy suggested donating her hair to charity. After looking into the charity she discovered just how many people, specifically children, are affected by illnesses such as cancer, severe burns and autoimmune disorders. It costs 6,700 RMB to sponsor a child who suffers from one of these medical conditions. Cathy decided to fundraise that amount and donate her hair as well. Her original goal was 6,700 RMB but, in the end, thanks to everyone who supported the cause, 18,116 RMB (almost triple the goal!) was raised plus 3 donations of hair.
Roundabout
BOOK FAIR T
he Roundabout Book Fair at Dulwich College Beijing from 18-22 April raised a staggering RMB66,242.90. The collection goes to help a special boy, Zhao Yuan Ji, who lost both of his arms in an accident. Thanks to all who volunteered their time sorting,
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Sports
Season Summary T
he sports season was again
for the winning boys’ team and second
School pupils competed in the U10
full of action across all age-
place for the girls. The Key Stage 3 girls
Handball event, FOBISIA Tennis and the
groups and sports. The U15
and boys teams competed in the ISAC
U11 Table Tennis competition.
FOBISIA team won medals
Volleyball leagues and the Dulwich Swim
down in Jakarta and there was success
Team flew down to Nanjing to compete
(in dramatic style) at ACAMIS Basketball
in a 600 competitor meet. The Junior
James Townsend, Director of Sports
Under 15 FOBISIA Games in Jakarta There were great performances from the run-
and the boys, undefeated, took gold. DCB
ners, with Nicole Milton keeping up the pace in
were awarded second place overall in the
the longer distances and Matt Hobson sprinting
athletics plus all the previous day’s medals.
the 1500m race and winning convincingly by 100m. A double gold in the boys’ high jump event enthused the girls who responded with double gold in the long jump. This was then bettered by double gold in the boys’ triple jump. In football, the boys came in first and the girls third. The Girls’ Basketball team achieved a bronze
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Sports
ACAMIS and ISAC Varsity Basketball Dulwich Varsity Boys played a mind-
enjoyed a terrific ACAMIS weekend,
blowing game against QSI to clinch the
finishing second in the tournament.
championship in the last 15 seconds of
Having posted a perfect 5-0 record in
the ACAMIS basketball tournament. It
the preliminary round, then winning the
was a special finish for Captain Falco
semi-final, they fell just short in the finals
Wang, Charlie Hua, Ringo Choi, Alex Jin,
against Nanjing, in overtime. Jacqueline
Joseph Liu and Steven Kim, who were
Kronick, Kelsey Yang and captains Flora
playing their last game for Dulwich before
Chen and Isobel Brown will all be gradu-
graduation this spring. The boys came
ating this year and we appreciate all that
in second in ISAC basketball. Special
they have done to raise the bar in girls’
thanks go to Coach Sherlon and Coach
basketball. The girls came in second
Tomlin who played key roles in bringing
in ISAC basketball. Special thanks to
home the trophy.
Coach Andersen and Coach Pankratz for a terrific season.
Dulwich Varsity Girls Basketball team
ISAC Volleyball Success for U12 It has been a wonderful volleyball season
The boys beat ISB to bring home the
for both girls and boys. DCB were proud
championship trophy. Leo, Owen and Eliot
to be the only team undefeated throughout
offered some phenomenal serves earn-
the whole tournament and our final, argu-
ing us some valuable points. Matthijs and
ably most important game, was still yet to
Charles set some quality digs which saved
be played against ISB. The girls took the
us at times. Callum, Tommy and Mink dived
first set with ease. The girls’ desire to win
their skins off trying to save some balls
and see the competition out as undefeated
from going out. We played outstandingly
champions saw them pull back the second
together, which brought us the final win.
set from behind with a well deserved victory of 26-24! Each and every one of the girls
A special thanks to all the coaches, Ms
played an important part in winning the cup
Sadler, Mr. Lynn, Mr. Battersby, Will Herbert
and we are so proud of all of them.
and Jack Kang for using their spare time to make us better players.
Junior School Handball Victories Junior School Handball was another great success this year for DCB teams. In the U12 Boys category the Boys B-team finished third and the A-team were the overall winners with a great 5-1 victory in the final.
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Dulwich Olympiad
T
comes to Beijing
he inaugural Dulwich
schools competed at NOSC and DCB
nity – not just in Beijing, but in London,
Olympiad took place on 2 and
sports arena, back at DCB young musi-
Singapore, Shanghai, Suzhou, Seoul
3 April 2015 with over 600
cians from London, Shanghai and Beijing
and Zhuhai. I offer my profound thanks
athletes and musicians from
worked together throughout the day to
to everyone who has made this Olym-
across the Dulwich schools. On 1 April
create a very impressive Gala Concert
piad possible and, through it, connected
2015, we welcomed many visitors from
for the evening. During the first half,
our College with a wider world. The “real”
Dulwich College London, including Dr
talented musicians from Dulwich London
Olympics bear the motto ‘Citius, Altius,
Joe Spence, Master of the College.
offered us a wide repertoire of choral and
Fortius’ – ‘faster, higher, stronger’. For
instrumental works. In the second half, we
the young people involved in our Olym-
2 April brought the opening of the much-
saw the fruits of the day’s labour with an
piad, these qualities have been found not
anticipated Dulwich Olympiad, at the
Olympiad Big Band, Orchestra and Choir
only on the sports field but in the concert
National Olympic Sports Centre Stadium
taking the stage and completing the even-
hall. Looking around, at the side of the
(NOSC) with welcoming dragon dances
ing with a stirring selection of work which
track, by the touchline on the rugby
and much aplomb. The first day of the
included John Williams’ Olympic Fanfare.
pitch, during a pause in rehearsals, I saw pupils from the Dulwich family laughing
Olympiad saw genuine sporting competiDelivering this Olympiad and making it
with each other and enjoying one anoth-
a successful and truly internationally-
er’s company. Some understanding and
Whilst athletes from across the whole
minded experience for all the pupils
friendships were made across the world
family of Dulwich
involved has been a gargantuan
and that, perhaps, is the real victory.
tion fuelled by healthy rivalry.
undertaking. It has required the talents, imagination, resilience and goodwill of people right across the Dulwich commu-
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DCB Highlights For detailed results please go to http://www.dulwicholympiad.com
Track and Field
U13 Boys
U15 Boys
Although a little intimidated by the bigger
Matt Hobson won gold in the 1500m.
boys from London, DCB athletes did not
He and Gregor Sampson won gold and
disappoint. In the 100m event, speedy
bronze respectively in the 800m. Alex
Steven Ding made a dash to clinch gold
Pugeat came in third in triple jump while
with ease. He was also awarded silver
the boys won silver in the relay. Brendan
in the 200m race with Robin Park gain-
Fosh came in third in the discus.
ing bronze. The relay was much talked about: Steven managed to win the race
U15 Girls
by coming from behind as the crowd
Jessica Liu came in third in both the
went wild. He went home with another
100m and 200m. Alice Hawkins came
gold in triple jump. Kaj Scholer bagged
in second in the 800m and third in the
gold in long jump and high jump while
high jump. The girls won silver in the
Leo Lin threw the shot furthest to win
relay race. Camille Hinton won silver for
gold. Daniel Looi (who not only swims
the shot put while QinYi Wang and Alice
well but also throws a good javelin)
Hawkins clinched bronze in the javelin
brought home silver.
and discus respectively. Moon Ng came in third in triple jump while Daria Tzimouli
U13 Girls
also won bronze in the 1500m race.
The most jaw-dropping race was the 100 metres when Erica Dudek bolted like
U17 Boys
lightning to the finish line with a time that
Bryan Chiew, William Wong, Tyler Nelson
could have won her gold in the U17 cat-
and June Kim brought home bronze in the
being named Best Overall Sportsperson
egory. She later went on to bring home
1500m, 100m, 400m and 800m respec-
of the Olympiad. Monica Wu won silver in
gold in the 800m race and silver in long
tively. William Wong won silver in long
the 100m and 200m while Lesley Zheng
jump. Nina Zimmerman came in third in
jump and triple jump. Henry Chen bagged
brought home bronze in the 100m. Silvia
the 400m race and gold in triple jump.
silver in the discus. The boys also won
Shen won bronze in the 400m while Ada
The relay team brought home a well
silver in the relay race.
Choy won bronze in the 800m. The girls brought home silver in the relay. Ingrid
deserved bronze. Mariella Trias showed her skill in javelin by bagging silver while
U17 Girls
Bodeen won silver in the long jump. Ming
Judy Gao and Caterina Bossi brought
Rebecca Svantemann brought home gold
Bourne and Sarah Joelck came in second
home silver and bronze respectively in
in the 400m and 800m, with silver in the
and third places in shot putt. Marianna
discus. Ella Jones came in third in the
high jump and bronze in the triple jump.
Lemm won gold in javelin and bronze in
high jump.
This superb set of results led to Rebecca
the discus.
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they won silver in both relays. U17 Boys Bryan Chiew was the star swimmer for the U17 boys winning gold in the 200m medley, 50m freestyle and 50m butterfly and also silver in the 50m breaststroke. He was awarded Best Male Swimmer and Best Overall Swimmer titles of the
Swimming
Olympiad. Eric Hou also won gold in the 50m backstroke with Peter Meyer winning silver. Peter also brought home gold in the 50m breaststroke. The boys put on
U13 Boys
and silver in the freestyle relay.
a strong show by clinching gold in both relay races.
Daniel Looi was the star swimmer in the U13 category as he bagged all gold in
U15 Boys
the 200m medley, 50m breaststroke and
Brooklyn Han came in first in the 50m
U17 Girls
50m butterfly, as well as helping his relay
breaststroke while Aaron Wasama came
The star female swimmer at the Olym-
team bring home bronze in two races.
in second in in the 200m medley and the
piad was Cecilia Tellarini who won gold
Brandon Huang won bronze in the 50m
50m freestyle. The U15 boys won silver
in the 200m medley, 50m backstroke,
breaststroke.
in both relay races.
50m freestyle and 50m butterfly. She was awarded Best Female Swimmer title
U13 Girls
U15 Girls
of the Olympiad. Lesley Zheng took gold
Kerry Wang and Grace Xie won two gold
Rivka Keshen won silver in both the
in the 50m breastroke with Flemming
medals each in the 50m backstroke, 50m
200m medley and the 50m breaststroke.
Li winning silver. Rebecca Svantemann
butterfly, 50m breaststroke and 50m
Celeste Kow won gold in the 50m but-
won silver in the 50m backstroke and
freestyle respectively. The girls also
terfly and bagged bronze in the 50m
50m freestyle. The girls gave a strong
brought home gold in the medley relay
breaststroke and 50m freestyle. Together
performance in both relays to win gold.
Basketball
Football
It looks like the year of DCB Basketball at the
Undeterred by the more experienced DCL
Dulwich Olympiad as our boys swept home the
team, DCB U15 boys snatched gold in foot-
gold in all three categories, U13, U15 and U17.
ball. The U17 team put its best foot forward to
They beat Dulwich London and Dulwich Shang-
clinch silver while the U13 boys brought home
hai to make us very proud. Not to be outdone,
bronze. DCB U17 girls impressed everyone
the girls brought home gold for U13, U17 and
by their agility in beating Dulwich Shanghai
silver for the U15, with Dulwich Shanghai as our
in the finals, while U13 and U15 girls came
final opponents.
in second after their Shanghai opposite numbers. Nathan Turner was awarded Best Male Team Sports Player title of the Olympiad.
Table tennis DCB came in very strongly with Tim Li winning second place and Wayne Foo coming in third.
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“Children are the same across all the Dulwich schools, they share the same ethos towards a holistic education. We are united by more than divides us.”
-Dr Joseph Spence, Master of Dulwich College London
From DCB Student
Reporters
Opening
It was drizzling when the Opening Ceremony took place. The dragon dancers sloshed through the puddles that had formed on the tracks, kicking up fine droplets of water as they waved the dragons through the air. They performed complicated manoeuvres with great finesse as the dragons soared through the rain, bobbing their heads to the beat of the traditional Chinese music. After the performance ended, to the sound of enthusiastic cheers and applause,
the groups of athletes marched around the stadium with beaming smiles, their flags fluttering proudly in the wind. After they finished their march, representatives from each school lit torches and held them into the air in a triumphant display of joy and pride. Even after the ceremony ended, the positive surge of emotions kept everybody’s spirits high, until eventually the rain stopped and the sky turned azure. Elvis Chan Y8
4*100m Relay Nearing the finish line, the competitors used all their energy left to sprint, and sprint to victory. The last lap was the one that everybody held their breath for. The other 3 athletes for each school had already passed the
baton to the last athlete of their school and hoped that their advantage would not be played down. Steven Ding, the last athlete of Dulwich College Beijing, was neck-to-neck with the athlete of Dulwich College Shanghai. His determi-
nation to win could be shown in his blazing fast speed as he overtook the other athletes and led DCB to victory. Roars of “Ding-ding” from the sidelines flooded the stadium. Fredric Kong Y8
What a Game! U17 Boys Basketball Dulwich College London and Dulwich College Beijing have a reputation for their stunning skills in basketball and today they were working extra hard to make their schools proud; you could see the fire raging in their eyes. The game was neck and neck, every time Dulwich Beijing scored, Dulwich London would follow up. Tension flooded the stadium as the timer showed 30 seconds left. Dulwich Beijing was winning by 8:11, London only behind by 3 points. The timer displayed 5 seconds left, but Dulwich College London’s fans continued to show faith in their players. As they did, a Dulwich London player threw The College Magazine (Beijing)
himself into a three-point shoot. Everything was in slow motion. He aimed, he threw the ball, and the crowd went silent as the ball circled the rim of the hoop. The crowd went into a state of frenzy as the ball glided in. The match was a draw, 11:11. (From Editors: The two teams met again in the final match with our boys winning gold.) Eujean Lee Y9
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Olympiad Memories
T
he chance to perform
Cup Short Course Beijing Leg. Here, DC
This Dulwich Olympiad has been an
in football, athletics and
Beijing showed they were no pushovers,
amazing opportunity for every student
swimming against the best
clawing back from behind twice to win the
who had the opportunity to participate,
from every Dulwich school
two U-17 Boys freestyle and medley relay
cheer on their schoolmates and, most
across the world was very thrilling. The
by three tenths of a second and two hun-
importantly, create unforgettable memo-
wet weather on the opening day on 2
dredths of a second. The next day began
ries. This occasion has brought students
April threatened to dull everyone’s mood
with basketball matches where the audi-
from all different kinds of backgrounds
but the spirit of the Dulwich schools drew
ence witnessed the pure insanity of the
the opportunity to foster friendships and
us together to form this electrifying buzz
Londoners equalising on the final buzzer.
build their very own bridges to the world.
at the National Olympic Sports Centre
And the Beijing Lions taught the London
Stadium.
boys not to underestimate the underdogs in football, winning 1-0 in the final group
The swimming events were held in the
match to top the group…only to be beaten
world class swimming arena which not
by fatigue and sore legs in the finals.
Bryan Chiew
Awarded Dulwich Olympiad Best Male Swimmer and Best Overall Swimmer
too long ago hosted the FINA World
Being an Olympiad athlete I was involved
that competitors in all the different sports
in the sporting events, where I was able
had to be part of all events and cheer for
to support my peers as well as compete.
their friends was a new experience that I
As a swimmer, I got a particular thrill from
enjoyed; it created so much enthusiasm
the swimming competition on the first
adrenaline. I am very honoured to have
afternoon. I was able to win all my swim-
been part of this unique event and to have
ming and relay events, and also received
had the opportunity to meet students from
the award for best female swimmer. What
all over the world who now are not just
was both fascinating and interesting about
seen as the ‘other’ Dulwich schools, but
the swimming competition was the unity
are recognized as our friends.
and support created between swimmers and non-swimmers. The friendliness of other Dulwich competitors was refreshing and helped form new friendships. The fact
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Cecilia Tellarini
Awarded Dulwich Olympiad Best Female Swimmer
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Graduates
Where are they now We caught up with three DCB graduates of Class 2010 to find out what they are up to. What are you doing now? I am studying for a Master’s degree in International Public Service at HEI-HEP, Paris, France. I am hoping to become either a diplomat, or a public servant in international institutions like the E.U. or the U.N. (or subsidiary organs of these two). It requires passing some entrance exams for that next year. Name: Anne-Claire Wang Nationality: French University: BA, Princeton University, USA (2014) Major: Public and International Affairs
What do you miss most about Beijing and/or Dulwich? I am very busy missing Princeton lately, but I still really miss Sanlitun and being able to eat 羊肉串 (lamb skewers) at any time of the night. I also miss hanging out with my class in the old IB common room, being a choral scholar, having tea with Ms Chang, playing
What are you doing now? I am doing a post-graduate Honours degree in Applied Linguistics, at the University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa, majoring in Linguistics. I’m also currently working for the University of Pretoria as a research assistant in the Spanish department, and I work for the student newspaper (Perdeby).
Name: Natalie Thompson Nationality: South African University: BA, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2014) Major: Journalism
Name: Paul-Emile Zeller Nationality: French University: BA (HONS) Bournemouth University, UK (2014) Major: Television Production The College Magazine (Beijing)
What is the one accomplishment of which you are most proud? Completing my degree, and being able to continue with a post-graduate degree. Also I’m very proud of how our graduating class has stayed in contact. What do you miss most about Beijing
What are you doing now? I am working at Falkland Islands Television Station (FITV) as a Broadcasting Journalist. I have presented the news on TV and have also worked on interesting documentaries. One fascinating documentary was about a boat which catches toothfish, the most expensive fish in the world at $25/kg. This boat has now left for South Georgia and the Sandwich Islands. What is the one accomplishment of which you are most proud? Getting a degree.
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Go Fish with Ms McCaw, seeing everyone’s amazing art all over the hallways, and a million other things. What is the one accomplishment of which you are most proud? That, for me, is still getting into Princeton. Previous employers or internships Summer 2013, I did a very interesting internship with the NGO Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights (Seoul). Any advice for our current Dulwich students? It’s not enough to be open-minded: open your ears and your eyes, and a few books, too. There’s so much to learn out there.
and/or Dulwich? I miss the people the most, the teachers and students at Dulwich are really amazing and can’t be replaced. Beijing as a city is so vibrant, which I also miss. Any advice for our current Dulwich students? It’s not so much advice as a suggestion. Students should realise how privileged they are to be in such a great school and to be surrounded by such great people and they should make the most of every opportunity. Because often the things you didn’t do you can regret. So get involved in everything because the opportunity might not come around again.
What do you miss most about Beijing and/or Dulwich? Cross cultural diversity. Previous employers or internships Worked for Olympic Broadcasting Service, Renowned Films, JWT, LALOCALE Paris, internship at CCTV International. Any advice for our current Dulwich students? Get as much experience in the industry as possible. It is never too early, really… never too early.
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Arts
T
he 2nd Annual Dulwich International Science Photo Competition
lwich u D l a nnu ience c 2nd A S l a tion a n r e t n I
Photo n o i t i t e p m o C
came to a thrilling end and saw over 550 entries from across the Dulwich schools around the world. The standard of the photos was very high and the judging incredibly difficult. Isabella Meo
was our very own winner, gaining 1st and 2nd prizes in the “Science in Action Category”. From our staff, Peter Knapp was awarded first prize with his excellent “Frozen Bubble” photo and Ann Carmichael won 1st and 2nd prizes across two other categories.
Ann Carmichael
Isabella Meo
Pete Knapp
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Ann Carmichael
Isabella Meo
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IB Drama Year 13 IB Drama students once again impressed us with their independent projects, which they wrote and directed with such finesse. Eva, Capucine and Yiumin entertained and enthralled all who saw their production Lessons in Love at the opening of the Wodehouse Theatre
Directed by Capucine Brunet November 3rd Blackbox
in 2013. We will miss their creativity and energy and are so proud that they have been accepted at top universities in the world – Eva to Royal Holloway, Capucine to Cambridge University and Yiumin to Cornell University. Akriti Purohit,Sam Orlov,Risak o Katsumata, Eva Lee, Thalia Dudek, Miles Wang ,Shaindl Keshen, Samuel Kron ick
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Exitus
Sound of Silence
Director: Eva Lee
Director: Yiumin Gan
It’s like a comedy. A tragedy. Maybe both; maybe neither. When the day comes when you kick the bucket, bite the dust, what will your last moments be? In the hospital barely holding on…peacefully in a chair, like a dreamless sleep…or with your friends and family surrounding you? No one can predict their death. Regrets, mistakes and aspirations will melt away as you walk through the door.
“It was the place that people went in but never came out.”
So what will you say when Mr. L comes to ask for your story?
She
As a top secret facility situated in Phnom Penh, the S-21 Tuol Sleng prison remains as one of the world’s most infamous places of incarceration operated by the Khmer Rouge during 1975-1979. Hoping to see light in the history of a country that all will grow to love and pity, The Sound of Silence is the story of a boy lost, found and redeemed. For hope is found in the most unexpected places and darkness serves a purpose: to show us that there is redemption in chaos.
Director: Capucine Brunet
Paris 1899. The red light district. The Moulin Rouge. Feathers, smoke, red lipstick, the cancan, laughs, tears, love, pain. How can one encapsulate the beauty of the cabaret, and the dark reality of the business, all in one? She is the story of a young, innocent, but strongwilled girl, coming to Paris full of hope
and aspiration. She is the story of a sparkling diamond gone dull; the story of a girl who has been stripped from everything, by a business, by men, by a man. The beautiful dresses, the nice makeup, the money falling from the sky… it’s all just an illusion. Let us take you on a journey, from the stage, to her room; from
her body, to her mind. For a moment you will own her, and her thoughts. Enjoy the performance but remember: she is just a hollow girl working for you tonight. “You’ve always made me feel like I was only worth what someone would pay nothing else.”
IB Art Exhibition
F
rom a proud undressed man, to a series of delicate envelopes, to a girl’s obsession with cats and a boy’s distaste for human nature, the IB Art Exhibition was truly a collection of
intriguing ideas conveyed in contrasting ways. Though we had spent many hours behind the white display boards racking our brains and polishing our works, it was a memorable experience to find ourselves surrounded by people who appreciated our endeavours and works depicting how far we have come. Kay Liang, Year 13
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Student Artwork
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Student Artwork
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes
A lot of activity goes on behind the scenes to ensure that daily school operations run smoothly. Many individuals work very hard “backstage”, often unnoticed, to make sure that teachers can concentrate on teaching and students on learning. The College finds out more about their jobs at Dulwich from two of our support staff.
What is your typical day at work like?
over the weekend. We also invite friends
I mainly handle daily Human Resources
with young children over to our home for
administrative operations as well as helping
play dates. It is also a time to cook and
expatriate staff with visa applications. As
clean the house.
a team, our responsibilities include matters related to medical insurance, social
Do you have an interesting story or
security, expatriate staff housing and so on.
memory that you would like to share?
I accompany staff for their medical check,
Part of our job involves meeting new staff at
visit the visa office and labour bureau.
the airport. Once a flight was supposed to arrive at midnight. When we got to the airport
What do you normally do on the week-
we were told that the flight was delayed by
end?
three hours. So you can imagine we hardly
Name: Rebecca Xue
I enjoy reading a good book, watching mov-
slept a wink that day.
Job/Dept: HR Supervisor/HR
ies, taking my son to the park or a museum
Years at DCB: 10 years
What is your typical day at work like?
Do you have an interesting story or
My work includes communication with par-
memory that you would like to share?
ents, staff and the Dulwich group on school
For cross training, I organized for the
financial related issues. This is to ensure
finance team to spend a day in the class-
standards are maintained and problems
rooms as teaching assistants. I personally
resolved by providing accurate reports
got to join music classes in Early Years
to school management, government/tax
and Senior School. It was very interesting
bureaus and banks in a timely manner, as
and I enjoyed the time with the children
well as working with auditors and banks.
and teachers! In the Early Years class, I
Other responsibilities include E-banking,
played and sang together with our happy
payment approvals, budgets and salary
little children and it was fun to be accepted
payment.
as a “team member” in the class! During
Name: Liu Ying
the Senior School music class, I had the
Job / Dept: Head of Finance,
What do you normally do on the week-
chance to catch a glimpse of our teachers!
Finance Dept
end?
It is amazing and from their enthusiasm and
Years at DCB: Almost 7 years
I normally spend time with my little daugh-
creativity I know why all our students enjoy
ter and play with her. I really enjoy having
and love music!
family time over the weekend.
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Connections
London
possible in every single category. This is an outstanding achievement. The inspectors commented: ‘The pupils’ achievements in their academic studies and extra-curricular pursuits are exceptional due to an excellent curriculum that has no boundaries for learning and excellent, dynamic teaching that inspires pupils to acquire a love of learning.’ The full report can be accessed on www.dulwich.org.uk/college/about/inspection-reports. The good mood at the College has been further bolstered by some notable recent achievements:
Inspections and Successes at Dulwich London
Debating: The College won the Cambridge Union Schools’ Debating Competition, coming first out of 600 schools and beating Eton and two other schools in the final. This is one of the two most prestigious debating events in the UK. Skiing: One DCL student recently took part in the English Alpine Championships and was awarded the trophy as U16 Overall English Champion.
The College in London recently underwent its full inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI). All three areas of the College (DUCKS, Junior
Rugby: the College has won the most prestig-
School and Senior School) were inspected at the same time, requiring the pres-
ious schools’ rugby trophy, the NatWest Cup,
ence of 22 inspectors for the best part of a week. Including the DUCKS children,
for the past three years. At the time of writing,
the College has over 1700 pupils, and more than 500 staff.
this year’s team has reached the semi-final, and all fingers and toes are crossed in Dulwich for a
We were delighted that the inspection awarded the College the highest grade
EARTH DAY 2015
repeat of the previous years’ success.
Suzhou
Earth Day was a huge success this April
awareness of a whole variety of environ-
planet and enthusiastic to learn what
at DC Suzhou with students from DUCKS
mental issues and sustainability.
they can do to protect it by finding ways to use less energy, water and food and
to Year 9 getting involved. With activities ranging from fashion design, quizzes,
For example: did you know that it it takes
move forward towards more renewable
sculpture, drama and music, the students
almost 20,000 litres of water to produce
resources.
had lots of fun, but more importantly, all
just 1kg of coffee? Our students are
of these activities were designed to raise
already very knowledgeable about our
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Connections
IB Accreditation Achieved Dulwich College Seoul has recently
attention that we are able to provide
achieved an IB Accreditation and is
will ensure that our students have the
now authorised to offer the IB Diploma
best possible chance of success in this
programme. This means that the school
prestigious programme. The IB Diploma
has now the pre-university curriculum
Programme is challenging, but that chal-
in place and is able to offer students
lenge is recognised in the warm welcome
a pathway through the Senior School to
IB DP graduates receive from top col-
higher education.
leges and universities around the world.
Seoul
Dulwich College Seoul teachers and Head of Senior School, Mr Christo-
parents look forward to celebrating their
pher Vernon commented, “The quality
first IBDP graduates in 2017!�
of teaching and individual support and
MADD Carnival
Singapore
In March, the MADD (Music, Art, Drama
joined the event. They took part in vari-
and Dance) Carnival took place in Dul-
ous workshops over the four days and
wich College (Singapore). The first of its
finished it off with an amazing gala con-
kind for Dulwich, the Carnival brought
cert and exhibition. This was a brilliant
together students from different arts dis-
opportunity for the students to develop
ciplines: music (orchestra, choir or rock
their skills further and also to make new
band), art, drama and dance. 36 Junior
friends within the other Dulwich Colleges
School students and 5 staff from DCB
across Asia.
ISCMS Music Festival 2015
Shanghai
It has been a huge privilege to host partner schools and practitioners for the ISCMS festival this year. Over 360 students participated in the Festival from 22 schools. Dulwich College Shanghai resonated with the sound of music during the four days of workshops. There was a sense of excitement as the students prepared for the final concert at The Oriental Arts Centre, Pudong. The professional practitioners were wonderful, sharing their expertise with huge generosity and a great sense of fun. DCB Year 13 student, Amy Yun was the leader for the entire concert who, along with all of Beijing 26 students (and some of our staff!) did DCB proud, making a notably strong musical contribution to a wonderful festival. The College Magazine (Beijing)
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Friends
FRIENDS OF DULWICH
ENRICHMENT FUND - Enriching the lives of our students A big thank you to all our generous
• New cookery equipment
parents and teachers who contribute to
• Circus skills equipment
the Enrichment Fund via Founders Day
• Scuba diving equipment
and Moonlight Madness every year.
• Drama Department visiting practitioner
Over RMB 84,000 has been distributed
• Camping equipment
this year for enrichment projects which,
• Y13 Yearbook
together, benefit all children across the
• Live TV equipment
College. Here’s a snapshot of distribu-
and many others…
tions this school year.
Chinese New Year ‘Hongbao’ Thank you for your generous donations which were used as Chinese New
Year ‘Hongbao’ to show appreciation for our school cleaning crew, guards, drivers and bus monitors. This is an annual Friends of Dulwich Chinese New Year initiative.
The Friends Shop has moved! The Friends Shop continues to provide
split equally between the Junior School
an invaluable and popular service for
and Senior School Student Councils.
Dulwich students. We have just moved to a new location at the Sports Dome
We would like to take this opportunity to
Entrance (on the left when you enter
thank Lisa Schlueter who has dedicated
from the playground side) and hope
the past 6 years into lovingly growing
you will continue to support The Friends
The Friends Shop. Special thanks go
Shop as it directly benefits our students.
to all other parent volunteers who help
All profits from the shop continue to be
make The Friends Shop possible.
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New Facilities
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f you have not visited the Legend Garden Junior School and Senior School canteen, do drop by to see the beautiful new additions and upgrades made last summer. The restaurant feel and increased space at the Lakeside Café were welcome
changes. The West Dome doubles the space of our current Sports Dome. The beautiful pavilion overlooks the ice rink and also houses a restaurant, skating equipment room, and coffee shop.
Goodbye
to Dulwich Triplets
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n DCB’s history we have had two
pleasantly surprised by how friendly
sets of triplets so far. This June
DCB students were. Caroline is proud to
we will be saying goodbye to our
say that, “I have grown up in a diverse
second set of triplets – Alivia,
environment with varying perspectives,
Brooke and Caroline Schlueter, who
opinions and cultures.” According to
have been with us for six years. The
Alivia, “Dulwich is quite small so we’ve
girls moved with their parents and older
always had the same friends, which can
sister, Lauren (Class of 2013), to Beijing
be overwhelming at times because I
in 2009 from the USA. While they are all
always wanted to ensure that we were
Some memories they are taking
unique in their own ways, they all share
classified as individuals.”
with them are the friendly and welcoming people they have met and the extensive
a love for sports. Alivia will be heading to Northeastern University, Brooke to
They all realize how difficult it must have
sports trips such as ACAMIS, Phuket
the University of South Carolina, and
been for their parents raising triplets and
football trips and the Abu Dhabi Netball
Caroline to Fordham University.
have expressed much gratitude. Brooke
tournament. We wish them all the best
especially empathizes with her father
as they launch their new individual lives
Although the transition from an Ameri-
who has had no one to watch American
at their universities.
can public school to an international
football with!
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Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies Year 4 entertained us with their great performance of, ‘Robin Hood and the Sherwood Hoodies’. It was a very wellrehearsed play with a lot of jokes and humour which the children thoroughly enjoyed preparing and performing.
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Chinese New Year Celebrations! What a festive week at DCB! We had a fabulous run-up to the Chinese New Year holiday with the traditional Temple Fair both at Legend Garden and Riviera Clubhouse, delightful performances and cultural workshops.
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Leiyu - a smashing success! The inaugural Chinese Drama production
Film Festival Jury Grand Prix-Silver Bear
clever use of flashback technique at the
at Dulwich College Beijing, Leiyu, on 5th
winner and world-renowned movie direc-
start. Gu said, ‘ An international school
December 2014, won rave reviews from
tor, who was in attendance. He praised
performing a Chinese classic set in colo-
parents, staff and the community. Highest
the captivating student production for its
nial times is simply incredible .’
accolades came from Mr Gu Changwei,
seamless interchange of performers in
Oscar nominee, 2005 Berlin International
the same roles as well as the drama’s
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Sleeping Beauty Mixing the mythical and macabre, the Senior School presented Sleeping Beauty in March, involving 120 students. Yes it was about a princess who was cursed to prick her finger and fall asleep for a hundred years…But this Sleeping Beauty was seen through the eyes of a fairy with digestive problems who cast the spell in the first place, then somehow had to undo the mess she created. Drawn from Charles Perrault’s original story, we saw what happened after the Princess was woken by her Prince. Of course they get married and have children. But the Prince’s mother was an Ogress with a taste for human flesh…
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