Summer 2013
Exceptional 2013 IB Results Four Perfect Scores and School Average of 36.6 Points. The DCB Story Mr McDouall Bids Farewell to Beijing Letting Juniors Drive Child Initiated Homework in the Junior School
Beyond Hogwarts How Does the House System Work at Dulwich?
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C O N T E N T S News and Events......................................2 From the Headmaster’s Desk..................4 Welcome from the New Headmaster.....6 School Highlights.....................................7
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Letting Juniors Drive Child Initiated Homework.......................9 Creativity – What Does It Look Like?....10 You’d Like To Lead? What Are You Waiting For?..................12
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The House System: Beyond Hogwarts..................................14 Sports......................................................17 The Arts..................................................20 Student Artwork....................................22 Graduates...............................................26 Friends of Dulwich.................................27 Connections............................................28 Snapshot.................................................30
Front Cover: Spectacular Graduation Cake prepared for our Class of 2013 by Dulwich parent, Ms. Jane Hsiao of Auntie Jane’s Bakery & Cafe in Shunyi. Contributors: Brian McDouall, David Mansfield, Ruth Grant, Sarah Humphreys, Simon Herbert, Ann Carmicheal, Matt Kelly, Chris Lynn, Margaret Seiche and many fantastic Dulwich students. Editors: Cynthia Maclean, Kasia Baran, Mark Scott
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News & Events
DCB Welcomes David Mansfield, the New Headmaster We are very pleased to welcome our
He has been a School Improvement
director of OCR, and a Court Member of
next Headmaster, David Mansfield, to
Partner and School Advisor for many
Essex University.
Dulwich College Beijing. Mr Mansfield is
schools in London, Oxfordshire and
an accomplished leader, a passionate
Berkshire, and served as Chair of the
David arrived at the school in May and
scholar and a talented athlete who will
Language Colleges Headteachers
has been working alongside Brian
bring exceptional qualities to the Col-
Steering Group. His Master’s thesis on
McDouall since then to ensure a smooth
lege and continue to build on its legacy.
‘Educational Leadership and Complex-
takeover when Brian takes up (full- time)
ity Theory’ won the National College
the Director of Schools role for DCMI in
For the past five years, David has
for Teaching and Leadership award for
Shanghai starting in August.
led the Coopers’ Company & Coborn
dissertation of the year in 2003. When you see David Mansfield on cam-
School in Upminster, a comprehensive school for children aged 11 to 18.
A keen sportsman, David has hockey
pus please join us in welcoming him to
Before that, he held headship positions
‘blues’ from Oxford and Cambridge,
Dulwich College Beijing!
at the Southend High School for Girls
played Junior international
and King Edward VI Grammar School.
hockey for England, and sits on the
David’s academic credentials are
Youth Sports Trust National
impressive. He is a graduate of Cam-
Steering Group. He has
bridge University, where he read History,
served as Chair of the
and he subsequently gained a PGCE
Trustees of an NGO that
from Oxford, postgraduate qualifications
supports educational
in Education from Kent and Hertford-
transformation in rural
shire Universities, a Diploma in Theol-
districts of sub-Saharan
ogy from London and an MBA from Hull.
Africa and was a Syndic of Cambridge Assessment, a
David Mansfield opening the Oxford Alumni event in DCB, May 2013
Dulwich Lions Rugby & Netball Tournament The first weekend of June saw schools
determination against more experienced
from all over Asia come to Dulwich Col-
rugby teams. The U13s narrowly missed
lege Beijing to compete in the Annual
out on third place. In the Netball, the U11
Rugby and Netball Tournament. Over
and U13 DCB first teams won all of their
800 athletes were present from Abu
games on Day One, and the U15s played
Dhabi, Dubai, Hong Kong, South Korea
some tremendous netball to place third
and China for the two - day tournament.
in their pool. Whilst the teams missed out on final placing on Day Two, six out of
The Rugby tournament, for U11s, U13s
our nine teams placed in the top three for
and U15s, offered opportunities in Cup
Sportsmanship, showing commendable
and Plate competitions. The U11 and
behaviour both on and off the court.
U13 DCB boys showed great grit and
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News & Events Talking Green Chemistry Professor Martyn Poliakoff from the
should be looking to use cleaner and
University of Nottingham has, according
safer chemicals in the first place. The
to our students, all the marks of a
simplicity of his message struck the
typical mad scientist: large, frizzy
audience and initiated many thought-
hair, a surname that sounds vaguely
provoking questions. This was an
2013 ACAMIS Service Award for Dulwich CAS Project
Russian, and of course a mad passion
unforgettable lecture and a unique
We are extremely proud of Year 12 student
for science. Professor Poliakoff visited
experience for students.
Guillaume Dideron and his team, who were
the Senior School on May 27th to give a
presented with the 2013 ACAMIS Service
lecture, in conjunction with the
Award for their Qing Hai Water Project. The
Royal Society of Chemistry,
award is intended to ‘not only celebrate and
on ‘Green Chemistry’.
reward excellence and creative problemsolving in service but also to provide the
The point of his talk was
financial support to initiate or maintain
straightforward: when
projects that demonstrate the ability to
doing chemistry, instead of
address legitimate community needs in our
trying to clean up harmful,
host countries, China and Mongolia.’ This
hazardous chemicals after
particular project proposed by our students
they have been used, we
earned US$1,250 for Gangha Primary School on the Tibetan Plateau. The money will go toward water containers and filtration
Oxford Admissions and Alumni event In early May Dulwich College Beijing
Alumni Panel, moderated by our new
invited Oxford Admissions Director
Headmaster, David Mansfield, who
Charlotte Isaacs and Oxford alumni to
shared his own Oxford experience.
speak to students and parents about life
Our guests, Will Chen, Matthew Wills,
at Oxford. The afternoon started with
Kieran Bowers, and Steven Luk, spoke
Ms Isaacs speaking on what it takes to
about their memories from the Univer-
get into the University. She explained
sity and some of the most important
the interview process and answered
aspects of an Oxford education.
numerous questions from the audience. Afterwards the panellists, Ms Isaacs, The Q&A session was followed by the
and the audience attended a reception where students had a chance to discuss their own interests and queries with the speakers. It was an extremely valuable experience for the DCB community as we prepare our students for the application process to Oxbridge and other competitive universities around the world.
equipment.
Dulwich in Numbers
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DCB students achieved top IB Results, joining only 104 others worldwide
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back-to-back ACAMIS Championships won by the Varsity Girls Football Team
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DCB nationalities represented at the Flag Parade opening our Inaugural Founder’s Day
800
athletes competed at the Dulwich Lions Rugby & Netball Tournament
201,432
views of Dulwich visitor Professor Poliakoff’s Hydrogen Explosion video on Youtube
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From the Headmaster’s Desk
The DCB Story
I
have been very privileged to
riding a bicycle through the harsh Beijing
their minds free to be creative, to explore
have had the opportunity not
winter in a suit made for the Hong Kong
new ideas and learn through failure – a
only to build a school, but to do
climate. Not an auspicious start, but a
key building block to success.
so in the most exciting city of the
warning that this was not a gentle city. The House System was an early feature
most exciting country of the present day. Bringing Dulwich College Beijing to
Dulwich College Beijing started life at the
of DCB, with the House names chosen
where it is today has not been easy, but
Riviera campus and it was there that the
to reflect role models from different
it has been memorable, and I would like
roots of the school that we know today
areas of human experience, female and
to share some of those memories with
were laid down. Our challenge was to
male, Dulwich and international. Alleyn,
you.
create a sense of possibility, punching
the founder of Dulwich College London
above our weight and providing new
and a leading actor of Shakespeare’s
I arrived in Beijing on 1st January 2005
top quality programmes, facilities, and
day; Soong, acknowledging our place in
with my family, Clare, James and Alas-
activities in a city dominated by two well
China and the outstanding contribution of
dair, charged with opening the second
established schools, ISB and WAB. At
Soong Qing Ling to women’s rights and
Dulwich College in China, hard on the
times like this, it is good to be naive
to education; Wodehouse, the Dulwich
heels of its sister school in Shanghai and
enough not to have doubts, although
alumnus and a popular author in the UK
in anticipation of other schools in the
there were plenty of people around who
and the United States; and Johnson, an
region and eventually the world. There
did not share my belief that we were
adventurer and role model for women
were no hard and fast rules. We were
building something special.
who broke records in the world of aviation so dominated by men in her day.
carving out a new chapter in the story of a school that had grown from simple
I knew from the start that the Arts would
Owens came later, when we became
roots in South East London nearly 400
be at the core of DCB, and drama, art
a five form entry school. The students
years before. Our mission was simply to
and music became a very significant part
named this House in honour of Jesse
set high standards and to create oppor-
of our curriculum. Gaining top grades in
Owens, the athlete who proved the lie
tunities for children to thrive in a future
the traditional academic subjects is, of
of Hitler’s Aryan race. But I am running
that was unpredictable, but pregnant with
course, essential, but these do not give a
ahead of myself, as we have not yet
possibility. Not much of a challenge then.
community the spirit or sense of identity
discovered the Legend Garden campus.
that I wanted for the College. I also knew My first achievement was to catch a
that a school cannot succeed by control-
Here is a photo of the Legend campus
horrendous chest infection, the result of
ling its student body, but needs to set
that I first saw with what would be the
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From the Headmaster’s Desk
Legend Garden campus, August 2006
D&T rooms in the foreground and the
of seeing the original building rise from
flourish from our new home just down the
Lakeside Café at the back. The shape
the ground and of entering it with the
road in Shanghai.
may look familiar, but the building was
students for the first time.
derelict and had to be reduced to its steel frame. Believe it or not, demolition
Will there be more development at DCB?
began in October 2005 and the school
Well, to be honest, there is not much
building was finished the following June,
more space, but we are committed to
even though it was a cold winter, which
continuing to enhance the facilities, so
caused no end of problems.
watch out for surprises!
We came out to the site every week and
It has given me a great pleasure to see
watched the campus grow with a sense
DCB grow since 2005. My family and I
of excitement and anticipation. What
leave with sadness, but are delighted to
had we forgotten to include? How would
have played our part in its story, and to
people react to it? Would it be ready on
be able to see the College continue to
Brian McDouall Headmaster Director of Schools, DCMI
time? All too familiar questions… It did, of course, arrive on time, and it was with great excitement that some 100 students and their teachers moved into the building above in August 2006.
Building the Junior School, 2005
More has been added since that day, with playing fields carved out of a snake filled swamp, the addition of the Art, Language and Maths wing, the Dome and tennis courts and now our latest building housing the new 602-seat theatre, two libraries and more classrooms. Nothing, however, can match the excitement The College Magazine (Beijing)
Legend Garden campus before demolition, 2005
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From the Headmaster’s Desk
David Mansfield and Friends of Dulwich representatives presenting check to Educating Girls of Rural China (EGRC).
Welcome From the New Headmaster A
they move on to their next challenge.
s the new headmaster,
the school, and it will be an exceptionally
only recently arrived and
difficult act to follow. It is also no coinci-
fresh from two headships
dence that Brian leaves the College just
I am genuinely looking forward to tak-
in schools in and around
as a brand new facility opens.
ing the helm in August and having the privilege of working with such a talented
London in the UK, I am excited to have the opportunity to lead Dulwich College
The new construction will feature 28 new
and engaged pool of students, teachers
Beijing. The welcome I have received
classrooms, two custom-built libraries for
and parents at Dulwich. Great schools
from parents, students and staff has been
the Junior and Senior Schools, and an
are founded upon a strong triangle of
delightful and I look forward to working
amazing theatre that will accommodate
mutual collaboration and understanding
with the community in future years as
over 600 people.
between the student, the school and the parent. Strong parental support routinely
we together seek to improve this already excellent school even further.
Brian has been the driving force in trans-
makes the difference in helping students
forming DCB from its small beginnings into
achieve their best. Next year I wish to
This school is the ‘baby’ of Mr Brian
a leading player, not just on the Beijing
work on strengthening this three‑way
McDouall. He and his wife Clare have
stage but as a world-class educational
relationship to ensure parents are better
worked tirelessly since its inception to
provider. It is deeply reassuring for me to
equipped to help students at home and
build the College to the impressive stat-
know his expertise is not far away as he
that parental views more closely inform
ure that it enjoys today. His self-effacing,
takes up (full- time) the Director of Schools
our decision‑making at school.
yet shrewd management style makes
role for DCMI in Shanghai. We wish Brian,
him beloved by all those associated with
Clare, James and Alasdair our very best as
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Highlights
Exceptional IB Results 2013 This year over 50,000 students world-
score of 36.6, well above the world aver-
service to others, sport and the perform-
wide took the IB Diploma exams. Of
age of 29.81%, and an impressive 30% of
ing arts. I congratulate them and would
those, only 108 achieved perfect scores
our students scored 40 points or above.
also like to thank all their teachers who have given tirelessly of their time and
– and four of them are from Dulwich College Beijing: Biko Mizuno, Benjamin
Head of Senior School Simon Herbert
Tan, Sharmaine Wong and Christina Lin.
commented “I am absolutely delighted
expertise”.
that the hard work of our students has
With such exceptional results our gradu-
Yet these are not the only students to be
been well rewarded with these remark-
ates secured places in top universities
congratulated for their stunning results.
able results. Our students have proved
worldwide. Please look for details of
Ninety-three DCB students sat the exams
that they can gain the highest results
their results and their universities place-
this year, and they achieved an average
whilst also committing themselves to
ments in the next issue of The College.
Early Years and Junior School International Workshops A large group of parent volunteers from a wide variety of nations came together in the Early Years and Junior School this term to celebrate our annual International Week and give workshops and presentations to our students on their national cultures and traditions. The workshops covered a range of topics from English high tea and Korean traditional clothing to vegemite, Australia’s greatest export. Many thanks to all the parents who got involved and shared their fantastically diverse backgrounds with our students!
Super Super Super Kids! One of the great things about being
the use of technology, they gave their
were able to contribute differing ideas
aged 5, 6 or 7 is that you believe you can
parents and teachers a strong message
and talents to make the performances
do anything, including saving the world!
about how we can look after our world
special to them. The children created
One way to achieve this is to inform
and they obviously enjoyed doing so.
the wonderful scenery and designed and made their own t-shirts, which they
and persuade all the naughty adults
wore on the night.
that they need to be more careful about
There were two performances: on the
using the world’s natural resources and
first night children from the Dolphin
not to pollute our beautiful planet.
(Y2), Cheetah (Y2), Beaver (Y1) and
The high quality singing and dancing
Owl (Y1) classes performed and on the
from every child was a joy to watch
The children in Years 1 and 2 did this
second night it was the turn of the Mon-
and both performances went ‘Super’
very effectively through the produc-
key (Y2), Whale (Y2), Elephant (Y1) and
smoothly. On both nights, the audiences
tion of Super Kids Rock, which they
Parrot (Y1) classes. Both productions
whooped with delight and pride at what
performed brilliantly at the end of the
were fabulous but quite different from
these super, super, Superkids achieved.
term. Through song, dance, drama and
one another as the children themselves
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Highlights
Inaugural Founder’s Day 2013
O
ur entire DCB community
community involvement – the four pil-
Several Senior School departments put
came together on May
lars of our school. These were brilliantly
on fantastic events, including a puppet
25 to produce a fantastic
showcased on Founder’s Day, not to
show devised by IB drama students,
inaugural Founder’s Day
mention a fifth, unofficial, pillar: fun!
drama workshops and showcases, English
th
debates, creative science demonstrations
in celebration of our College’s history, the promise of its future, and most important,
Founder’s Day evolved from our Inter-
and fabulous art and photography projects,
our students’ achievements, talents, and
national Day, which we have enjoyed for
including one in which everyone was
backgrounds.
several years thanks in no small part to
invited to make a small drawing to com-
the huge contributions of the parents in
memorate the day. These drawings were
Dulwich College Beijing is a young
our wonderfully diverse community. The
then put together in a fascinating collage
school, having opened its doors in
day kicked off with our traditional Interna-
that is now displayed in the school.
2005, but draws on a history of nearly
tional Flag Parade, which was comple-
400 years thanks to its partnership with
mented by the fabulous international
Early Years and the Junior School were
Dulwich College in London. We revel
food and drinks contributed and served
not to be outdone by the Seniors, with
in our youthful energy but are proud of
by our fantastic parent volunteers.
their bouncy castle, face painting, water games, ten pin bowling, and the slippery
our heritage, and on Founder’s Day we
slide, among many others.
paid tribute to both our founders: Edward
Music was a major feature of the day,
Alleyn, Elizabethan actor and founder of
with over half the student body, from all
Dulwich College in London, and Fraser
levels of the College, performing through-
The larger community was not forgotten,
White, founder of Dulwich College Inter-
out the day. The musical performances
with the Interact Club, Roots and Shoots,
national. A 21st century school in the
culminated in the Battle of the Bands and
and the Art Department all raising funds
capital of China for boys and girls from
Dulwich Idol competitions, followed by a
for charity and the Chinese Department
over 40 countries may not have been part
laser show and a stunning grand finale
putting on a number of activities to cel-
of Edward Alleyn’s vision for the future of
performed by an 80-piece orchestra.
ebrate the culture of our host country.
century, but the foundation he laid gave
Sports performances included a football
That over 1,000 students, parents and
rise to Fraser White’s vision, of which
penalty shootout and exhibitions in ten-
staff members rolled up their sleeves,
Dulwich College Beijing is a central part.
nis, volleyball and basketball, organised
pitched in and collaborated to create a
by the PE Department, as well as a Quid-
brilliant day to commemorate all we do
Edward Alleyn’s image was prominent
ditch match against ISB put together by
as a school is a wonderful testament to
on Founder’s Day – on banners, pro-
our Year 12 student. The sports events
our community
grammes and signs - and the Rugby and
culminated in rugby and netball matches
spirit and the
Netball Cup is named after Fraser White,
against Harrow, both of which we won,
founding vision of
but the real tribute to these two men lies
so the Fraser White Cups are with us,
Dulwich College
in the way our students shine, every day,
until they are up for grabs next year.
Beijing.
his school for boys in London in the 17th
in academics, performance, sports and
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Letting Juniors Drive Child Initiated Homework in the Junior School
T
his year we have trialed
that is happening in the classroom.
a new approach to
This approach means that children
homework in the Junior
are excited about homework instead
School, and the results
of viewing it as a chore that creates
have been very successful. Children
family stress!
put more time and effort into their homework to ensure that their
In addition to giving us more infor-
completed pieces of work were
mation about individual children’s
attractive and completed with care.
interests in our classes, this style of
They were also very proud to share
homework gives children with differ-
their homework with peers. How has
ent learning styles the freedom to
this happened?
use their preferred styles to produce
This approach means that children are excited about homework instead of viewing it as a chore that creates family stress!
a final piece. The children begin to With the child initiated homework
enjoy completing their homework
approach, students have far more
and inevitably the finished result
control than before over what they
will be more impressive. They are
produce and can follow their own
motivated and motivation is the key
areas of interest within the bounda-
to learning.
ries of the title or topic. For example, if the class is studying water,
The final ingredient to this style of
the children will have two weeks to
homework is sharing the finished
complete a learning log with this title.
pieces of work with the class. This
They can incorporate things they
gives each child the chance to sug-
have learnt in the classroom, such
gest ways in which their peers could
as a diagram of the water cycle, but
develop and comment on their excel-
they also have an option to include
lent ideas. Children share ideas and
some poetry, photos or pictures of
take tips from each other to improve
different sources of water. A sci-
their work; the students, not the
ence lover could research water
teachers, drive the improvements.
as a power source, describe how a water wheel works, make a model
Our success with child initiated
of one and take a photo to add in
homework in 2012-13 has been
the learning log. A child who enjoys
documented and proven in the trial
sport could research different types
homework pieces and you can see
of water sports, whereas another
some fantastic examples on this
student may look into the global
pages. In the coming academic year,
issue of clean water for all.
we are all looking forward to continuing this approach in Junior School
This learning log style of homework
to make homework a unique and
develops individual, independent and
meaningful experience.
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By: Ruth Grant Head of Junior School
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Special Feature
Creativity
– What Does it Look Like?
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Creativity involves individual contemplation and finding solutions to problems; making connections and giving voice to intuition.
assume that we are referring only to
Young children in their play do this
of fizzing creativity – ideas burst out
the creative arts of music, art, drama,
beautifully and, as teachers, we aim to
of her and she orchestrates her peers
and dance. While creativity certainly
nurture this creative ability and help them
in fantastical productions, games and
abounds in those subjects, our aim is to
to apply it to all areas of learning.
role-play. Have a look at her drawing.
arly Years teachers often talk about the importance of encouraging creativity in learning but we rarely explain
dren. All children are creative but some are creative, and there are several of these beings in the Pony Class. Johanna, 5, is one. She is a little bundle
exactly what we mean. Many people
It is made up of three pieces of paper
promote creativity in every subject we teach. The most successful scientists
The best way to illustrate this is to give
stuck together with smaller drawings
and mathematicians in history have been
you a real life example - a snapshot of
cut out and stuck on the top. (Look at
intellectual – and creative – giants.
the creative activities that take place in
the chicken leg the king is holding.) The
Dulwich Early Years classrooms every
creativity isn’t just evident in the draw-
We define creativity in learning as the
day. On June 7th I visited the Pony Class
ing itself, it is also in the stories that
ability to think imaginatively; to explore
taught by John Astbury. This class oozes
that Johanna and her friends invent and
and exercise curiosity and experiment
creativity, partly because of Mr. Astbury’s
develop as the drawing progresses. Here
with different ways of representing the
considerable teaching skills and partly
is just a snippet of Johanna’s lengthy
world.
because of the fascinating mix of chil-
description of her drawing:
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see, cats have very different tastes from
splodges. Julianna, 5, explains:
other animals and to satisfy all pet customers the variation in menu must be very sophisticated. It takes some time for them to resolve the argument but they certainly
“This girl here, well she’s a princess and she’s crying because it’s her birthday and it’s going to be a picnic and there is lots of food and her dad is the King and there is a giant radish and it’s magic and she’s going to grow wings and then she can fly and the tree is going to be her house and there is the door where you can go in but the tree is angry so you have to be very careful, that’s why she is crying…”
need no adult intervention to do so.
As Johanna talks I notice, beside us in
Behind the role-play area, some boys holding marker pens are huddled around a large whiteboard on which they have
Emily, 5, who stands alongside me, listens
drawn a kind of grid. When I ask them
with some interest, and then prods me on
what they are doing, several of them try
the arm. She shows me a book that she’s
to explain at once. They have invented
just made using paper, card, staples and
a rather complex game that involves
string. “This is for you Miss Humphreys, it
moving characters from one square to
is a book for you to write all your ideas in.”
another. I have no idea what they are
How lovely, I’m touched. Emily obviously
talking about but it makes perfect sense
thinks that I can be as creative as she and
to them!
all of her classmates… oh how I wish that were true!
the role-play area (a Pet Restaurant), that some children are arguing about
Next to the boys are three girls paint-
what they should have on the menu. You
ing what look like different coloured
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“You see, there is an Easter egg and it smashes and when it smashes, hundreds of little eggs come bursting out of it and go everywhere, it’s very difficult to collect them all together, they’re just everywhere!”
Sarah Humphreys Head of Early Years
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Special Feature
You’d Like To Lead? What Are You Waiting For?
A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done.
~Ralph Nader
Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.
~Albert Schweitzer
T
hese definitions of leadership
lead, but to help, advise and encourage
their form, publicised the idea in school
best reflect what I have seen
others through their own example and
assembly and designed the sponsor-
and experienced among the
enthusiasm.
ship forms and posters. They raised over 10,000RMB and were selected as
students at Dulwich College
Beijing. Given a choice of topics for
So, does it start in the Junior School? No
winners of the inaugural Brian McDouall
this article I immediately decided on
– even earlier! Ms. Humphreys, our Head
Leadership Award, which was presented
leadership, as I had so many examples
of Early Years, tells me that Year 2 chil-
on Prize-Giving Day in front of the whole
from the student body that I wanted to
dren (just 6 years of age) volunteer to be
school. Once again, here is recognition
share.
‘Friendly Faces,’ responsible for organis-
that leaders do not have to wait until the
ing games and supporting the wellbeing
IB years.
Many schools tend to rely on older
of others during play and lunchtimes.
students to lead, often not trusting lead-
Quite a responsibility for our youngest
We also have a School Prefect system
ers to emerge and handle responsibility
leaders! The point is, at Dulwich Col-
in the Senior School. After taking com-
until they reach Year 12 or 13. This is
lege Beijing, children are allowed to take
ments from peers, staff and former Pre-
a waste of potential. Let us not forget
responsibility even at a young age.
fects into account, and following rigorous interviews, we select a team from Year
that many Year 7 (11 year old) students have previously been leaders in their
Sometimes leadership opportuni-
12. However, this is not leadership based
Junior Schools. In fact, as Miss Grant,
ties must be sought out. Three Year 7
on position and title. Prefects at DCB do
the Head of Junior School, mentioned to
students impressed me
me, opportunities abound in our Junior
enormously last year.
School: students can be House Captains,
They became interested
Sports Leaders, School Council Repre-
in the Terry Fox Founda-
sentatives, Library Monitors, ‘Rainbow
tion for cancer research
Readers’ and ‘Friendly Faces.’ To pick
and led all others in their
just one of these, ‘Rainbow Readers’ are
form group, persuading
responsible for instilling a love of read-
them to raise money
ing throughout the school and helping
by using the House
younger readers to improve. What better
Fun Run as a spon-
way to demonstrate Albert Schweitzer’s
sorship vehicle. They
view that leading by example is the way
researched the charity,
forward? These pupils do not set out to
presented the idea to
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Special Feature
bilities. It is a chance to help the school, to give something back and to act as role models for younger students. Some schools have an unchanging system of rights and privileges for Prefects, both hierarchical and anachronistic. Not so at DCB, where Prefects have to prove themselves even after assuming the role and expect nothing in return. Those who simply seek the accolade to place on a CV will not pass the first post. I spoke to two of our Deputy Head Students on the subject of leadership. Caitlin Choe says, ‘Since coming to Dulwich in
Student Leaders, 2012/2013
Year 8 and now as Deputy Head Girl in Year 12, I have been fortunate enough to see the school grow and change. One
I am delighted to see so many students
tive, Music Ambassador, Sports Leader,
thing that has stayed constant, however,
here taking initiative and developing
House Captain, Model United Nations
is the role of student leadership in the
their leadership skills. This year, Guil-
Leader, Make a Difference Day Organ-
school. I have appreciated at first hand
laume Dideron (Year 12) and his team
iser, Charity Organiser, After School
the support not only from staff but also
gained recognition from ACAMIS for their
Activity Leader, CAS Leader, Friendly
from peers: starting as early as Year 2
Qing Hai Water Project, which earned
Face, Peer Mentor or one of your own
and continuing all the way up to the IB
$1250 for Gangha Primary School on
ideas, you will be trusted to assume
years, the trend in the number of student
the Tibetan Plateau. The money will go
responsibility. Mistakes may be made
led groups and the opportunities for stu-
toward water containers and filtration
along the way but to paraphrase the
dent leadership has been consistently on
equipment. The Council of International
Latin saying, ‘You don’t become the best
the rise.’
Schools awarded three of our students
sailor on a calm sea.’
the International Student Award. Jenny Mike Afnan gives his view: ‘Leader-
Xie, Kim Fong and Nicol Lo excelled
Sir Ernest Shackleton, former Dulwich
ship requires an attitude that can’t be
within the Interact group ‘Beacons of
College London student, was an extraor-
switched on and off. It is an attitude that
Hope,’ providing comprehensive medical,
dinary leader who inspired intense loyalty
drives one to search independently for
dental and optical examinations for seve-
from his men during his polar expeditions
answers, to form bonds with teammates,
ral hundred students from the Xin Xin
through his courage, compassion and
and to see a pursuit through to its end.
Migrant School. Leanne Robinson had
resilience, famously stating, ‘Difficulties
Dulwich College Beijing has very strong
the initiative and leadership acumen to
are just things to overcome, after all.’ We
student leadership, as evidenced by
organise fellow students in the teaching
take leadership seriously at DCB and in
numerous student-led projects at the
of English to our DCB security guards. I
June devoted two days after the exami-
forefront of our community life, includ-
have seen the classes in action and they
nations to help Year 8 students develop
ing a very capable Student Council, an
are creative, fun and practical. These
their skills. I have no doubt that many
outstanding group of Music Ambassa-
are just a few examples from many that I
of our students will go on to leadership
dors, many successfully run charities,
could have chosen.
roles after leaving school. I hope that they will not forget our Dulwich Values as
and much more; from all I’ve observed as an overly enthusiastic House Captain
If you are a student reading this, why
evinced by Shackleton, and will remain
and a very proud Deputy Head Boy, it’s
wait? Find something of interest and
steadfast in the face of challenges. Who
quite clear to me why Dulwich excels in
pursue it - if you are up for the challenge,
knows, perhaps the next world famous
leadership: Dulwich fosters an attitude of
go for it! Grasp the opportunity, no matter
leader will come from Dulwich College
leadership from an early age.’
which year group you are in. Whether
Beijing!
you are a School Council RepresentaThe College Magazine (Beijing)
By: Simon Herbert, Head of Senior School
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Spotlight
The House System: Beyond Hogwarts
T
o those who grew up outside England and haven’t read the Harry Potter series, the house system may be a mystery. This articles shines a light on the House System and the value it provides in building a student’s sense of identify and creating a spirit of healthy competition,
collaboration and cooperation. How does the House system work? All students in Year 3 and above are allocated to a House. Teachers are also assigned to Houses, and each House is led by a student captain and teacher. Houses develop friendly rivalries in a wide range of inter-house events, including sports, performance, creative arts, and fund-raising activities. The House System makes students feel part of a team. Students are encouraged to develop a sense of pride in their House, working not just for themselves, but for others. Charity fund-raising activities may be organised on a House as well as a school basis, further fostering the concept of a caring community that is central to the aims of Dulwich College Beijing. How do the Houses compete? All students will represent their House at several points during the year in academic, sporting and cultural activities. House teams or individuals compete against children in their age range, and results are determined either by scores or by panels of judges. Points are awarded to Houses for every competition, depending on results. In addition, students can earn House Points for a range of contributions to school and House life. At the end of the year, the House with the most House Points is awarded the House Cup.
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Spotlight
The Houses Johnson
bers of Owens House bought every
House Colour: Blue
Mario costume in China! House cross
Named after aviator Amy Johnson.
country saw Owens come together
Johnson set off alone in a single
as a group, all dressed up as small
engine Gypsy Moth from Croydon,
Italian plumbers with the aim of con-
England, on 5th May 1930, and
quering the inter-house cross country
landed in Darwin, Australia, on 24th
competition!
May, completing an epic flight of
Wodehouse
11,000 miles. Highlight of the Year:
House Colour: Green
The KS3 House Singing competition
Named after the author P.G. Wode-
epitomised everything that is great
house who was born in Surrey, Eng-
about the House system. The team-
land and attended Dulwich College
work and collaboration demonstrated
London. His work includes novels,
by the students in Johnson was inspir-
short stories, musical comedies,
ing and together they produced a fan-
and screenplays. Queen Elizabeth II
tastic performance.
knighted him in January 1975.
Mr Parekh
Highlight of the Year:
Soong
With several entertaining practices
House Colour: Red
and some very wacky costumes,
Named after Soong Ching-ling, who
Wodehouse finished in first place
was born in Shanghai in 1893 and
overall in the House Drama Competi-
was heavily involved in political life,
tion. The atmosphere in the theatre
representing women in the politi-
was fantastic on the day and every-
cal process and founding the China
one got behind the performers! Mr Richards
League for Civil Rights and the China Defence League. Highlight of the Year:
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Mr Mower
Alleyn
House Colour: Purple
The highlight of the year was Tim Wal-
Named after Edward Alleyn, who
din hitting the high notes in the Bat-
founded Dulwich College London and
tle of the Bands with the Soong girls
was an actor and an entrepreneur in
singing back up. That Tim is in Year 7
the world of Elizabethan and Jaco-
and has the confidence to be the only
bean entertainment.
male in the band was amazing. Mr Rose
Highlight of the Year
Owens
highlight because all members of
House Colour: Orange
Alleyn house showed dedication and
Named after Jesse Owens, who won
exceptional talent in various aspects
4 gold medals representing the USA
of competition. In sports, music, phi-
at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
losophy and debate, Alleyn house
Highlight of the Year:
consistently demonstrated good
Taobao retailers rejoiced as the mem-
sportsmanship and spirit.
It is impossible to choose a single
Mr Kaye
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Spotlight
Dulwich Economania The College speaks to Matthew Kelly, Head of Economics What skills does studying economics
Explain your approach to teaching
help develop in students?
economics. Is there one unit you
Firstly, communication is very important,
focus on more than the others?
both written and verbal. It is vital that
It’s really important to get a firm grip of
their knowledge is shared effectively, so
microeconomics. The supply, demand
our students spend a lot of time thinking
and equilibrium alongside elasticities
about the quality of their communication.
knowledge is fundamental to eve-
That could be done through presenta-
rything else that follows. With the
tions, videos, speeches, debates, politi-
application of these ideas in later
cal manifestos, amongst other methods.
microeconomic, macroeconomic,
What else? Students will naturally
international and development
develop their data handling skills, as well
topics, students really start to feel
as their analytical skills and evaluative
like economists. I have a particular
opinions in almost every task that we do
interest in Development Econom-
and every case study that we examine.
ics but that doesn’t get taught till the very end of the course. I often find
What is Economania?
myself getting excited with all topics!
have a genuine passion for economics. It is clear that learning eco-
Last year a group of IB Economics students started a publication enti-
How do you keep your students
nomics happens beyond the classroom.
tled Economania. It is now a quarterly
engaged in class?
At our parents’ evenings I often find out
magazine in which students write about
Discussion, debate and studying the real
that our students go home and continue
important issues they want to explore in
world around us are the key. Whenever
to ask questions around the dinner
depth. They take our classroom theories
possible I try to make the theory relevant
table. For example, why is garlic now so
and brilliantly apply them to the world
and real, perhaps by sprinkling the
expensive, or what does grandmother
around them. Some examples would
story with up-to-date examples from the
think about inflation?
be the school’s cafeteria and monopoly
morning’s press, or even dipping into the
issues or the mix of incentives found
history books. We have also had guest
Could you describe some of the chal-
in the Senior School merit and demerit
speakers from the World Bank, the UK
lenges of teaching economics?
system. Economania is a great publica-
Treasury Department and local micro-
None - I absolutely love it. But if I had to
tion; it is 100% student run and serves
financing enterprises talk to our budding
answer I guess I could say time. I would
as a fantastic resource for everyone to
young economists.
like more time with the students!
the curriculum. It is also helpful before
How do students respond to learning
How does studying economics pre-
exams sessions as students provide
economics?
pare students for adult life?
study tips for younger groups.
Very positively indeed. Students at DCB
There is simply too much to list.
learn more about economics on and off
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Sports
ACAMIS Victories When it rains in Hong Kong, it pours; and so it was two some-
world downpours. Congratulations are due to both the girls and
what soggy Dulwich teams that took part in the ACAMIS football
boys teams who also contributed three players to the Teams of
championships from the 18th to the 21st of April at the Quality
the Tournament each. That is five titles in a row for the girls and
International School in Shekou, Hong Kong. Rain, however,
back-to-back wins for the boys. Next year the teams are looking
did not stop play as both teams retained their championships,
to add another to their run, this time at home at DCB.
triumphing despite the heat, humidity and sporadic end-of-the-
Dulwich College Asia Games
F
rom the 27th to the 29th April 2013, Beijing
hosted the Dulwich College Asia Games. The two-day event brought the Dulwich family
together with Seoul, Suzhou, Shanghai and
Beijing all represented. An action packed day one saw many individual medals on the track and in the field events. After a hard fought competition Beijing finished in a brilliant second place to a very strong Shanghai team. The Beijing Lions were out for revenge in day two’s football tournament and after a long day in hot conditions the boys found themselves in the final against Shanghai and the girls in the plate final. Despite excellent commitment and perseverance, the boys lost to Shanghai in a hard fought encounter. The girls fared better in their game, dominating proceedings and coming out on top. Many thanks to all the competitors, coaches and hosting families for a great weekend of sport.
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Sports Awards
The Season 3 in Summary
T
he 2012/13 season came to a
impact in advancing participation, spirit, and
close with yet more exceptional
sportsmanship throughout the year. This
results for our Dulwich Lions.
was the inaugural event, organised with the
The Varsity Boys and Girls both
aim of keeping alive the memory of Damian
became ACAMIS Football Champions and
Johnson, Athletic Director at SSIS Suzhou,
our U13 Girls Basketball team ended as
who tragically passed away last year. We
Champions for the first time in a thrilling
are very proud of Elena, who epitomises
final tournament. Â
everything that is good in sport.
The Lions Annual Sports Awards took place
Finally, a big thank you to all coaches for
on the evening of June 4th and was a huge
the time and energy they give to coaching
success. Congratulations go to Mr Hawkins
our students in sport.
for winning the Coach of the Year Award and to Rebecca Svantemann, Harry Roh, Elena Reid and Edric Eichmann who were the recipients of the KS3 and KS4/5 Athlete of the Year Awards. Congratulations must also go to Elena Reid who won the Damian Johnson Spirit Award, a prize that recognises one boy and one girl each year in ISAC who have made the most
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Sports
Akhina Gaches Please introduce yourself.
think that the best thing to have as an
My name is Akhina. I am 13 years old
athlete is mental support and they have
and currently in Year 8. I’m half French
given me that.
and half Chilean. My hobbies are playing sport and taking photos. I started playing
What is your best advice for budding
sport because of my dad, who taught me
athletes?
everything I know.
My advice would be to never give up even if you think you are going to lose,
Who is your greatest sporting role
fight against the odds, and give it your
model?
best.
I don’t have a sporting role model. It’s not that I don’t like any of the athletes or
What is your biggest sporting achieve-
but the latest one would have to be the
players out there, it’s just that I play sport
ment so far?
Phuket Football Tournament. Our team
for my family and my friends. I know that
My biggest sporting achievement so far
dominated the field the entire time and
is really cheesy to say, but truthfully I
would be….well I can’t really choose
we deserved the win.
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.
Sarah Joelck Please introduce yourself.
athletes?
My name is Sarah Joelck, and I used to
My best advice for budding athletes is to
hate sports. I would purposely forget my
just have as much fun as possible, and
PE kit so that I wouldn’t have to take part
don’t let anyone stop you from doing what
in the lessons. However in Year 7 one
you love.
of my friends introduced me to football, which I fell in love with!
What is your biggest sporting achievement so far?
Who is your greatest sporting role
Its hard to say what my greatest sport-
model?
ing achievement is. One thing that I was
Throughout the years my brother has
really pleased about was getting the
been a great help to me. He introduced
KS3 Sports Woman of the Year award. It
me to lots of new skills and supports me
boosted my confidence and gave me the
in everything I do. My other greatest
determination to set higher goals.
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sporting dream is to become a professional football player, but to be realistic
What is your greatest sporting dream
I might just settle for being a part time
for the future?
football or volleyball coach some time in
My greatest and most unreachable
the future.
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Arts
Niulanshan Collaboration On Saturday evening, 23rd March, Head of Music Shane O’Shea conducted a joint performance by our Chamber Choir and the Niulanshan School Choir in front of a large audience at the Niulanshan School in Shunyi District. Students from all over Beijing, as well as Europe and North America, were there for the 33rd Annual Science and Technology Innovation Awards ceremony, which interspersed awards presentations with brilliant student performances of music and dance.
Dulwich performs in Wangfujing Cathedral
Niulanshan is among Beijing’s
History was made on 14 April 2013
Shane O’Shea, Director of Music at
top schools, with 6000 students
when Dulwich College Beijing became
Dulwich College Beijing said:
across six year levels, and a
the first international school to perform
choir recognised in Beijing for its
in Beijing’s prestigious Wangfujing
‘This was a truly unique experience
excellence. Dulwich first became
Cathedral.
for all involved and follows the College
acquainted with Niulanshan in the
and Music Department’s philosophy of
autumn term of last year, when
The concert involved students from
collaboration and engagement of local
a group of six teachers from top
Niulanshan High School, musicians from
talent combined with our own students.’
Beijing schools, led by Niulanshan
the China Conservatoire and participants
International Programme Director
from Dulwich College Beijing.
Helen Li Hui, spent a month visiting
The concert was full to capacity with the choir numbering 140 and an orchestra
Dulwich under the auspices of
The programme included the following
of 65. The soloists for the evening were
the Domestic Study Programme.
pieces:
baritone, Tim Parker, and treble, Timothy
The programme, which allowed
• Adagio in G Minor by Tomaso Albinoni
Richardson-Waldin, from Dulwich
the visiting teachers and our staff
• Five Mystical Songs by Ralph Vaughan
College Beijing. Other soloists included
to exchange views and share practices, was a great success and will be repeated in October of this year. In the meantime Dulwich has been thrilled to be strengthening
Williams • Meditation from Thais by Jules Massenet
the irrepressibly talented Amy Yun (Year 11) performing the Albonini to rapturous applause.
• Requiem in D Minor, Op. 48, by Gabriel Fauré
its ties with Niulanshan and
‘Overall, this venture has been a tremendous success and brought a
collaborating with their choir on
The concert also featured a new
genre of Western music to Beijing that is
the Faure concert in Wangfujing
commission by Dulwich College Beijing’s
rarely, if ever, heard. Plans are already
Cathedral. The performance on
Composer in Residence, Professor
afoot for next year’s concert in Beijing
Saturday was riveting, and full of
Benoit Granier (Central Conservatoire of
and a similar one in Shanghai.’
promise for fabulous concerts in
Music, Beijing), entitled Verra la more e
the future.
avra I tuoi occhia.
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Arts
! h hh It’s a silent auction
S
I
n June Junior School students held our annual
and Books and in the Junior area during parent meet-
Silent Auction to raise money for the New Hope
ings. Year 5 also held a lunchtime artisans market,
Foundation.
selling their clay sculptures for less than 60 RMB each. The fundrasing efforts are still continuing as the samples
Works included a variety of colourful Jackson Pol-
of Year 6 photography books are available for purchase
lock inspired canvases created by Year 4 and themed
online through www.lulu.com. Thank you to everyone for
collage works by Year 3. They were displayed in Coffee
a great support with this project.
Learning Through a Lens
I
mages have always been a
experimented with distance and expo-
range of features that could be incor-
powerful form of communication
sure times to create successful images.
porated, such as body posture, cos-
and with the discovery and
They even attempted class photos for
tumes, props and setting. The students
development of photography
5-minute exposures so they could experi-
approached the project with imagination
over the past few centuries, the impact
ence being photographed at the turn of
and creativity, expressing their personal
of photography on our lives is ever
last century. Very challenging indeed!
character and beliefs in a variety of ways.
increasing. It is a fantastic medium and
Most students were also able to see the
this year we decided to create a cross
photos being developed. The large cam-
The Art department is very keen to
curriculum project for Year 6 focusing
era obscura, which proved to be a great
further develop and incorporate photog-
on different aspects, from the pinhole
success on Founders Day, was made
raphy as part of curriculum at all levels of
camera in DT to digital photography in
so that students could experience and
the College.
Art.
further understand what goes on inside a camera.
By: Ann Carmicheal, Junior School Art
In Design and Technology the goal was for students to form a basic understand-
In Art students
ing of how a camera works by making
looked at the use of
their own pinhole cameras and learning
photography as an
about its origins. The first surviving men-
art form and how
tion of a pinhole camera was by Chinese
to incorporate it as
philosopher Mo Di between the 5th and
a visual language
4th centuries BC.
into their own ideas. Part of the project
Students learned how light travels
required students to
through the pinhole and inverts the
look at the impact
image. They were then asked to design
portrait photogra-
a camera within a certain shape and size
phy can have when
criteria from cardboard. Cameras had to
representing an
be light tight and required good fitting lid,
individual’s charac-
a matt black inside and an effective shut-
ter and personality.
ter. Using photographic paper, students
Students looked at a
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A 17th century camera obscura illustration ( Camera = Latin for “room” , Obscura = Latin for “dark”)
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Student Artwork
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Behind the Scenes
Behind the Scenes - Petal Xiao and Wayne Yang 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.
What is your name? How long have
are unable to solve. I cooperate with
my parents, helping them to do some
you worked at Dulwich?
many parts of the school community
housework on Sunday.
My name is Petal Xiao, and I have
including the DCP office, teachers,
worked at the Sports Club for 7 years.
staff, members, and students.
What is your position and what does
Tell us about your hobbies. What do
your typical day at Dulwich look
you normally do on weekends?
like?
I like traveling with my family, reading
I am Assistant Manager in the Dulwich
books, listening to music and so on. I
Legend Sports Club. I manage day-
often clean my apartment on Saturday
to-day DLSC operations, including
morning and in the afternoon I will go
oversight of the club, the cleaning
shopping. In the summer, on Saturday,
staff, maintenance requests, schedul-
we often go to my parents-in-law’s
ing facilities and cash reconciliation.
farm. My children help with the animals
In addition, I deal with problems and
and my husband and I help in the
member complaints that receptionists
fields. We spend most of the time with
What is your position and what does
came to us after school because she
your typical day at Dulwich look
had misplaced her laptop. and could
like?
not remember where. Thanks to our
I am Senior Network Administrator and
wireless monitoring system re-play we
my main responsibilities are to manage
could trace her laptop’s daily activity-
and maintain the DCB network and
where it was used and where it disap-
information platform to provide a safe
peared. Finally, we were able to find
and stable environment for all students
it in one of her teacher’s desks. The
and staff. My typical daily tasks would
student left it in the Maths Classroom
include monitoring Internet traffic,
and the teacher kept it safe for her.
blocking viruses, balancing the wireWhat is your name and how long
less load, and troubleshooting software
Tell us about your hobbies. What do
and hardware problems.
you normally do on weekends? I have a 5 year old daughter and I like
have you worked at Dulwich? My name is Wayne Yang and I am from
What do you like about your job?
spending weekends with my family
Xinjiang Province. I have been working
I just like helping people. I remember
enjoying outdoor activities like skating
here for more than 7 years.
for example a case of a missing laptop
or flying kites.
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Graduates
Where are they now?
We caught up with two DCB graduates to talk about their University experiences. Daniel Eichman
we have only three weeks off in the summer.
Where are you now?
What do you miss most about Dulwich?
US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
I definitely miss my friends, family and teachers and especially the small classes in Dulwich. I will always be grateful to Dulwich for opening up the IB Computer Science High Level class for just two students. My friend Darren Tang and I kept asking/begging Mr. Salt (Head of Senior School then) and Mr. McDouall to open the class and they finally did! My interest in computer engineering was nurtured at Dulwich. I must say Dulwich prepared me well academically for university.
What are you studying? Computer Engineering Tell us about your university experience so far. I think I have never been more challenged academically, physically and mentally. During the first year at the Air Force Academy, we had to wake up very early for physical fitness training and room inspection. My mom is very pleased that I can now make my bed and keep my room clean! When we started, there were over 1,000 students in the freshman class but now we are down to just below 900. Unfortunately my two roommates have quit. Discipline and determination are two qualities required to complete this four year programme. Recently we completed a 5-day survival hike and we had to kill a chicken and a rabbit, which served as our only meal. I also got to attend the Jump School, where we trained for 40 hours in skydiving and parachuting. Our first jump was a solo jump. It was scary but fun. Any disadvantages? Unlike most universities,
Nicolas Ross Where are you now? Ormond College at the University of Melbourne What are you studying? Economics and Chinese Tell us about your university experience so far. As a Third Culture Kid, one of the most exciting but also challenging times for me going into university was the transition from China to Australia. Having never really lived in Australia before, I certainly felt a bit of a culture shock in terms of both the academic and social lifestyles. Despite this I think Dulwich prepared me well to adapt and make the most of these new experiences. I’ve really had a fantastic University time so far. What do you miss most about Dulwich? I think one of the most special things about
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Retrospectively, is there anything you would have done differently if you had your time at Dulwich again? I would expand my interest and try things/activities I never did before. Recently I took part in the Falcon 50 in which I ran 50 miles or 80 km. A year ago I could not run 5 km but my friend encouraged me to take part in the Falcon 50 and I took 13 hours to complete the grueling 80 km, although I walked the second half of the race. I would encourage Dulwich students to experience everything that Dulwich has to offer. Do not be afraid of new experiences and do not be afraid of failure.
Dulwich for me was the strong sense of community and so that’s definitely one of the things I miss. I had a lot of great friends and mentors during my time at Dulwich who I know I’ll keep throughout life. Academically speaking I definitely miss the personal guidance from teachers in class, that’s not something you get a lot of at uni! Retrospectively, is there anything you would have done differently if you had your time at Dulwich again? Looking back, Dulwich was an overwhelmingly positive experience so there’s not a lot I would change about my time there. I enjoyed participating in a variety of different activities, including drama, sports teams and music. Dulwich is a place where you feel comfortable to give things a go. I perhaps could have been more involved in the local community and culture, as perhaps I took for granted a little the amazing experience of being at an international school in China. www.dulwich-beijing.cn
Friends
Dear Friends of Dulwich, We accomplished a lot together in 2012-2013! Fundraising Profits (RMB)
Distributed (RMB)
For Charity
478,209
440,285
For DCB Students
148,419
140,927
For DCB Local Support Staff (Chinese New Year Hampers)
21,018
17,258 (surplus funds will be used in 2013 - 2014)
For Charity Bakeries (through expenses and orders)
33,000
33,000
There is more to Friends than fundraising: •
Book Fairs
•
Coffee Mornings
•
International Food Fair
•
Charity Fundraising
•
Connections Lunches
•
Mahjong Club
•
Chinese Activities
•
Country Representatives
•
Mobile Coffee Shop
•
Chinese New Year Hampers
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2013 London Youth Games – Water Polo Championships from Dulwich College London
O
n Saturday, 22nd June, six Dulwich College students joined Alleyn’s School and Charter
School to become this year’s Southwark team entry for the London Youth Games Water Polo Championships. The team was determined to win the elusive gold medal, which had so nearly been theirs in the previous two finals, and this time their efforts were crowned with success. Dulwich College’s Isaac Edey captained the squad and led by example with excellent performances in all matches. Finn Hanrahan played his role in the team as the unmoveable pit defence player, whilst Jon Davies, Cameron Forbes and Buzz
– 5 victory in the final against the Ealing
This year the combination of schools,
Robb were deployed in many positions
Borough team came as a huge relief,
club and regional water polo in South-
and between them tallied an impressive
with players, coaches and parents no
wark has produced an unstoppable team
number of goals, especially in the 18 - 2
longer needing to endure the pressure of
and we look forward to their further suc-
win over Hackney Borough team. The 13
extra time and golden goals.
cess as we continue to work together.
D’Oscars at Dulwich College Shanghai
O
n Friday 26th April Dulwich Col-
the stage, while the Queen made a more
globe, looking at stories from different
lege Shanghai held its much-
traditional entrance!
cultures in “Stories from Near and Far.” Fitness documentaries were the order of
anticipated D’Oscars 2013, a
Junior School film-making competition.
But the children’s films were the heart of
the day for Year 5, who told the audience
The concept of the event is to capture the
the evening. Through film making chil-
all about their scientific learning in their
imagination of children through literacy,
dren are exposed to many different areas
category, “Fit with Five.” Finally, Year
storytelling and film, in an environment of
of the curriculum. The students explore
6 told some remarkable stories about
friendly competition and collaboration.
their chosen genre through literacy and
migration and displaced people in
learn how to use a variety of software
“Moving through Change.”
The 50th anniversary of the Bond film
programmes to achieve a desired effect.
franchise inspired this year’s event. The
Film-making is taught across the school
The external judges deemed all the films
evening opened with a re-creation of the
year and links in with Year Group topics.
of an excellent standard, and reported that their job was very difficult. But
London Olympics opening ceremony, with the arrival of James Bond (Mr
Year 3 students have been learning
whether or not they won a prize, all stu-
Stewart, Head of Junior School) and the
about food, and made films about where
dents enjoyed a night to remember and
Queen (Mr Friend, Headmaster) at the
food comes from to tie in with their
gained some lifelong skills.
stadium. The undisputed highlight of the
category, “The Journey of Food.” Year
opening was Mr. Stewart abseiling onto
4 students took us on a trip across the
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Dulwich College Suzhou’s First Graduates
S
ix years after opening its doors in
Dulwich Colleges that honours Edward
disciplines including psychology, Law,
2007, Dulwich College Suzhou
Alleyn, founder of Dulwich College
engineering, business, biology, fine arts,
celebrated a huge milestone with
London. Old Alleynians include many cel-
history and tourism in prestigious univer-
ebrated figures such as explorer Ernest
sities around the world.
the graduation of the Class of 2013.
Shackleton and author P. G. Wodehouse,
The day was celebrated with a presenta-
as well as leading scientists, academics,
The morning ended with the Alleynian
tion ceremony for the 17 graduates. As
politicians, judges and sportsmen.
Farewell Walk, in which the 17 students walked through the school, their path
part of the ceremony each student was inducted as an International Old Alley-
The first graduates of Dulwich Col-
lined by cheering students from the rest
nian, the term for alumni of International
lege Suzhou will go on to study diverse
of the school.
Dulwich College Seoul Students and Friends Visit the Orphanage
T
he Student Council, in partner-
students were enthralled with the babies
All KS3 students entered the competi-
ship with Friends of Dulwich,
and did not want to leave.
tion and the teachers were delighted with their enthusiasm and desire to help
made a second visit to the
Orphanage at the Easter Social Wel-
Teachers in Key Stage 3 PSHE (Per-
those children who are less fortunate
fare Society in the summer term. The
sonal, Social, and Health Education)
than themselves in a practical and
Student Council members from last term
lessons gave students the challenge of
creative way. The winners of the mobile
were eager to see how their past efforts
competing to create the best mobiles to
competition joined the Student Council
affected the children at the orphanage.
be hung above the babies’ cribs . Work-
on the visit and presented the mobiles
Student Council members presented a
ing with their form tutors and outside
to the orphanage. Well done to Brian,
check in the amount of KRW 2,698,000,
school in small groups, the KS3 students
Patrick and all the KS3 students who
proceeds of Candy Grams sales in
designed the concepts for their mobiles
participated.
December. The students watched a
and then developed their themes into
brief video showcasing how the Easter
manageable and eye catching designs
When we all work together, the sky is the
Social Welfare Society helps not only the
for the babies.
limit!!
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Wangfujing Cathedral Performance History was made on 14 April 2013 when Dulwich College Beijing became the first international school to perform in Beijing’s prestigious St. Joseph’s Wangfujing Cathedral.
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GRADUATION CEREMONY 2013
DCB graduates celebrated the end of their school careers with the Graduation Ceremony and the lakeside Reception on Thursday, May 23rd.
Photos by: Chelin Miller, Parent
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Founder’s Day Our entire community came together on May 25th to produce an Inaugural Founder’s Day in celebration of our College’s history and the promise of its future.
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Always Improving
Dulwich College Beijing is proud to announce our new six-hundred-and-two-seattheatre with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment capable of simultaneously broadcasting and recording performances. Don’t miss the November opening event that will feature our students alongside West End stars in a journey through the history of the musical.
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