The College Summer 2013

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?

Every Parent of Dulwich College Beijing is a member of Friends.

Our aim is to build bridges in our community.

Friends is a great way to get involved, meet people, help others, and have fun along the way.

There is a place for you with Friends!

For more information please email Margaret at: margaretseiche@hotmail.com

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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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?

E

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!

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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.

sporting role model is Ronaldinho because of his amazing skills!

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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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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

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Coffee Mornings

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International Food Fair

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Charity Fundraising

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Connections Lunches

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Mahjong Club

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Chinese Activities

•

Country Representatives

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Mobile Coffee Shop

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Chinese New Year Hampers

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Culture Club

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Coffee & Chat

•

Class Activities

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Dinner Dance

•

Teacher Appreciation Lunch

•

Class and Campus Representatives

•

Friends Newsletter and Web Page

•

Student Enrichment Fund

•

Coffee & Books

•

Friends Shop

Thank you for your continuous support.

We are looking forward to another exciting year with Friends!

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Connections

2013 London Youth Games – Water Polo Championships from Dulwich College London

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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

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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

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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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