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WELCOME I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
WELCOME TO THE FORDER PROGRAMME ‘Students embrace opportunities to perform and achieve excellence in choirs and instrumental groups, in house and school productions and in the highly individual artwork on display around the school. They become equality ambassadors, skilled Warhammer players, excellent cooks, eco-warriors, chess players or drummers by developing these skills in the extensive co-curricular programme’ Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2019
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ur Forder Programme is named after Reverend Frank Forder, one of our former visionary Headmasters, who was appointed to St Dunstan’s College almost a hundred years ago, in 1922.
Forder was an academic, having been educated at St Olave’s Grammar School and then at Christ’s College, Cambridge. He believed in the need for beauty, and was versed in many aspects of literature, art and music. His changes were to be wide-ranging when he joined the College, as he decided to give students attending St Dunstan’s “wider views and a fuller culture”. Indeed, he was concerned that the increasing range of subjects being taught in schools would end up creating a system of education which prioritised cramming and learning by rote, without any interest or engagement from the students. Rather than simply following the approach of others, he quickly changed the timetable and decided to end the school day early on three afternoons a week, in order to introduce “out of school” activities. There were a broad and diverse range of activities to choose from, such as Wireless Telegraphy, Metal Models, Photography, Lecturettes on Industry or Map Modelling. These unique, exciting and formative experiences offered the students an array of opportunities for the development of character, in its broadest sense. So many young people have been able to reap the benefits of this pioneering approach to education in the years that have followed.
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THE FORDER PROGRAMME
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he Forder Programme is the name given to our co-curriculum at St Dunstan’s. The name is taken from our pioneering second Headmaster, the Revd Forder, who believed passionately that schools should offer more to the education of young people than classroom learning. His educational philosophy was to put the health and character of a student above the simple acquisition of knowledge. In the pursuit of their passions outside of the classroom, the students would encounter a variety of experiences, each one an opportunity for personal growth and development. The Forder Programme today operates alongside the Stuart and Hecker curricula, to augment the broad and liberal educational experience that our students enjoy. This ambitious, forward-thinking programme is sufficiently broad to give each individual the freedom to carve out their own unique journey. No matter the pathway, each individual will embark on a journey that offers opportunities for character development, in its broadest possible context. This emphasis on character is evident in our five activity profiles, with each one based on a College value: Curiosity, Compassion, Creativity, Courage and Core.
THE CORE COURAGE COMPASSION CREATIVITY CURIOSITY
Each student is challenged to embrace the spirit of our College motto – albam exorna – by taking ownership of this journey, embracing new challenges, and creating memorable experiences along the way. Each experience is an opportunity for personal growth; full of lessons that they will take with them on their journey through the College and on into life.
Mr Daniel Gower Assistant Head Co-curriculum and Staff Development
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THE CORE I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
‘Students develop strong skills in physical education and the extensive wider games curriculum’ Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2019
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port forms a significant part of this profile for boys and girls, with each of our Core Sports providing a focal point (rugby, football, hockey, netball, swimming, cricket). All students who join St Dunstan’s will have the opportunity to represent the College in at least two of these Core Sports in home and away fixtures with other local schools. We believe that all students should benefit from these formative experiences and not just a chosen few. Those who choose to progress further in each of these programmes will go on to receive expert coaching, full conditioning support from in house specialists, and have access to high level competition with schools locally, regionally and nationally. We also offer a broad range of Development Sports, which can vary each year depending on demand. Examples of popular programmes planned this year include; athletics, badminton, basketball, cross-country, fencing, fives, handball, table tennis, taekwondo, triathlon & multisport and volleyball. In recent years, St Dunstan’s teams and students have progressed to regional competitions in athletics, badminton, basketball, cross country, fives and triathlon. In addition to sport, this profile is the home of wellness activities, which support the College’s drive to be proactive rather than reactive in our approach to supporting young people’s mental and physical health. Examples this year will include cooking, mindfulness, nutrition, strength & conditioning and yoga.
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CORE SPORTS - Rugby, Football, Netball, Hockey, Swimming & Multi
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THE CORE I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
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‘Sport has helped me to understand commitment and how to apply it. I have really enjoyed challenging and pushing myself as an individual, but in a team environment’ Lydia, Year 11
‘We are lucky at St Dunstan’s to have such amazing facilities, which we get to use during games and Forder time’ Year 7 student
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COURAGE I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
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his profile inspires our students to embrace the great outdoors! Although the major programmes are only available from Year 9, younger students now get access to a wide variety of opportunities as a part of the Forder Programme.
‘Students develop skills of teamwork in all of these areas as well as in sports teams, the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme (DofE)’ Independent Schools Inspectorate
The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) at St Dunstan’s is a very popular option for students. Both Army and Navy sections offer a variety of weekly clubs, such as Field Gun, Range Shooting, Scuba Diving and the weekly Parade. In order to give students the opportunity to apply the skills that they learn in weekly sessions, they also embark on regular weekend expeditions, which many of our leaving students refer to as their most memorable experiences. We are also proud of our thriving Duke of Edinburgh Award programme. All students have the opportunity to take the Bronze Awards in Year 9, as they attend the Expedition together, and many go on to qualify for Silver and Gold Awards. As an introduction to adventurous activity, our Head of Adventurous Activity has developed a programme to give younger students access to weekly ‘expedition-style’ skill development sessions, and then a series of climbing, mountain biking and kayaking trips. In 2020-21, we are excited to relaunch our international expeditions.
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Duke of Edinburgh Award (Gold, Silver & Bronze), CCF Army Section
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ction, CCF Navy Section, Corps of Drums, Orienteering, Rifle Range, SDC Survival School, Adventure Training,
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COURAGE I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
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‘I used to struggle with organisation but the CCF has really helped me with this and my self-discipline. The staff set really high standards, which I’ve felt determined to live up to, and they support you in getting there’ Michael, Year 11
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‘I have made so many friends since joining the CCF and the skills we learn are invaluable’ Year 9 student
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COMPASSION I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
‘Students translate their moral awareness into carrying out activities such as charitable giving both in terms of money and time, to local causes They are able to engage with the great issues of our time, such as climate change and inequality, in an intelligent way ’
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ommunity Service and volunteering play a significant part in this profile with all students having the opportunity to participate in College, community and national/international projects. We encourage all students to seek out opportunities to positively impact on the communities that they are a part of, both near and far. Each year group has a community action group, who are responsible for planning projects that they feel will have the most impact; some local, some national - even some international. We also seek to provide leadership opportunities as a part of this profile, with students of all ages sharing their passions and expertise with younger students in both the Junior and Senior School. The common thread is that our students are active and not passive participants, leading change.
PROFILE EXAMPLES:
The Bookworms, Munchkins Sports Coaching, Heritage Ambassador
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‘Volunteering outside of school has given me the opportunity to get out into the community and meet so many different types of people. I like using my time doing something positive, and helping people makes me feel good’ Leo, Year 11
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‘We have been working at the local train station, to set up a book shelf for the local community to enjoy’ Year 10 student
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CREATIVITY I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
Students enjoy exploring their deepest feelings in drama, music, dance and art whether playing the African drums, taking part in a devised drama piece, or creating artworks from natural materials’
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reative expression is vital for the development of all young people, and creative endeavor is something that we champion at St Dunstan’s. Our major departments seek to create opportunities for students to experience a variety of forms of art, dance, design, drama and music. This profile caters for students with all levels of experience, from learning a new discipline to performing in one of our major College events.
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The culmination of a year of work on this profile is the ever-expanding St Dunstan’s Festival; A series of events for the College and wider community, that serves as a celebration of creative endeavours.
PROFILE EXAMPLES: Chapel Choir, BigChoir, Band, Orchestra, SDCOrch Vo PROFILE EXAMPLES: Major Ensembles – Chapel BigTraining Band, SDC Voices, College
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b, Vibe Dance, Tech Club, Play & Production Rehearsals. Sculpture Club, Fashion Design Workshop,
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‘I have been a part of lots of ensembles, which has taught me how to be part of a group. I have developed discipline and patience through practice and enjoyed the sense of achievement I’ve felt as I’ve improved’ Tom, Year 11
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‘Being part of the Chapel Choir has been very special and we’ve had the opportunity to perform not only at the College, but at venues across London’ Year 9 student
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CURIOSITY I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
‘Students have a positive outlook and are clear that they can become whoever they want to be in the school’s open and supportive environment’ Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2019
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his profile includes three sub-sections, each designed to enrich the educational experience for our students.
Academic Enrichment – We believe that our subject teachers have so much more to offer our students than delivery of curriculum knowledge. They are all passionate about their respective subject areas, with many still involved in further study or research, and we want students to be able to share in their passions. They will have the opportunity to discuss and debate the topics that they love outside of the confines of the classroom and curriculum. Examples from different subject areas include Creative History, Big Questions in History, Junior Philosophy Club (JPC), RPE Magazine, Maths Challenge, Hans Woyda, Biology Extension Articles, Script Writing and Design Engineering. Clubs – These clubs are often developed by students and should be seen as an opportunity to enjoy activities that might not typically be found in a school setting. Warhammer, Lego League, Go Club and Coding are all popular options. Societies – These are all planned and delivered by our Sixth Form students but open to students of all ages. They act as a weekly forum for students to discuss and debate issues of social significance. Popular examples include Afro-Caribbean Society, Amnesty, Equality Society, Green Society and LGBTQ+ Society. Each of these Societies have also been consulted and involved in the formation of wider College policy.
PROFILE EXAMPLES:
Maths Challenge, Hans Woyoda, Creative History, Junior Philosophy C
Amnesty, Equality Society, LGBTQ+ Society, and Green Society.
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‘One of my favourite things about St Dunstan’s is all the different clubs and activities on offer. I joined the Equality Society. I really liked that it was pupil led and we discussed different things that affect us, both in school and the outside world’ Year 8 student
‘As part of the Student Investor Challenge I’ve been able to trade shares and work with live prices without the risk of losing my own money! It has given me the confidence and experience to decide that working in finance is what I really want to do!’ Will, Year 11
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REFLECTIONS I S T D U N S TA N ’ S F O R D E R P R O S P EC T U S
REFLECTIONS FROM FORMER STUDENTS... The Forder programme enriched my time at St Dunstan’s providing me with some incredible opportunities and experiences. Taking part in the ceremony at the Menin Gate as part of the Corps of Drums and performing on the stage of the Hammersmith Apollo were both highlights. Performing a play with the rugby team to raise awareness of male mental health was an important moment as were the many CCF expeditions. So many experiences that I still cherish today. Completing my DofE awards and being in the CCF gave me self-confidence because I knew what I could endure and achieve if I worked hard, which served me well when I moved away from home, for university in Liverpool and had to adapt to a completely different environment.
The co-curricular music programme at St Dunstans gave me the opportunities to partake in such a breadth of experiences. Before leaving school I had led a chapel choir, performed as a soloist in an oratorio, and been a part of three different orchestras, giving me an incredible resume for my musical endeavours at university.
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Taking part in sport, CCF and the DofE in particular over the seven years I was at St Dunstan’s gave me many positive experiences which helped shape the person I am today. For example, all of these activities put me outside in physically and mentally challenging environments which forced me to show resilience and push myself in order to complete them.
My co-curricular experiences have given me so many unique things to put onto a CV and have helped me gain employment whilst I was at school and also after. Another great thing about participating in these activities are the friends you make whilst you’re doing it and the people skills which you develop. This helped me to make new friends easily when I moved to university.
I really appreciated the opportunities of being part of orchestra and choir from Year 7 all the way to Year 13. Participating in a music group is a great way to get to know other pupils in the school and offers experience of many genres of repertoire. The occasions for leadership roles, collaboration, and development of confidence in performance, provide enduring skills.
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FORDER ACTIVITIES CORE: HEALTH & WELLBEING Athletics - Open Track (Y10-13) Badminton (All Years) Basketball (Y10-13) Croquet (Y10-13) Degu Club (Y7 & 8) Development Swimming (Y7–9) Fencing (All Years) Girls Football (Y7-9) Hockey Training (All Years) Judo (Y7-9) Netball - Mixed Fast 5’s (All Years) Netball Shooting (All Years) Netball Training (All Years) Pre-Squad Swim (All Years) Relaxation Yoga (Years 7-9) Rugby Masterclass (Year 7-10) Rugby Training (All Years) Girls Senior Conditioning (Y10-13) Boys Senior Conditioning (Y10-13) Squad Swimming (All Years) Swim Land Training (All Years) Ultimate Frisbee (Y7-9) Volleyball (Y10-13) Senior Rugby Captains Run (Y10-13)
COURAGE CCF Parade (Y9-13) CCF Corps of Drums (Y9-13) Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (Y10) Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Silver (Y11) Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Gold (Y1213) Rock Climbing (Y7-9) Mountain Biking (Y7-9) Roady cycling/Velodrome (Y7-9) Hydrospeeding (Y8-9) Kayak + Canoe (Y7-9) DofE Support (Y10-13) Sea Kayaking (Y7-9) CCF Shooting Club (Y9-13) CCF Shooting Club (Y9-13)
COMPASSION Gardening Club (Y7-13) KS3 Sports Coaching (Y10-13) SDC House Help (Y7-13) SDC Kitchen (Y7-13)
Catford Bridge Station Pop-Up Library (Y7-13) The Bookworms (Y7-13) The Social Club (Y7-13) Heritage Ambassador Programme (Y9-13) Primary Teaching - Maths (Y12-13) Primary Teaching - Maths S2 (Y12-13) Primary Teaching - Literacy (Y12-13) Primary Teaching - Literacy S2 (Y12-13) Primary Teaching - Humanities (Y10-13) Primary Teaching - Languages (Y12-13) Primary Teaching - Languages S2 (Y12-13) JS Sports Coaching - Games (Y12-13) JS Sports Coaching - Training (Y10-13) JS Forder Support (Y12-13) JS After School Care (Y10-13)
CREATIVITY Theatre Tech Team - Electronic Workshop (All Years) Black Box Devising (All Years) Legally Blonde - Soloists/Sitzprobe (Years 10-13) Play Rehearsals (Y7-9) Drama Clinic (Y10-13) Vibe Dance Legally Blonde (Y10-13) Vibe Dance Junior (Y7-9) Piaf (Y10-13) Legally Blonde (Y10-13) Comedy Appreciation (Y12 & 13) Percussion Ensemble (All Years) Music Theory Club (All Years) Brass Ensemble (All Years) SDC Voices (All Years) College Orchestra (All Years) String Ensemble (All Years) String Quartets (All Years) Jazz Ensemble (All Years) Chapel Choir (All Years) Big Band (All Years) Composition Clinic (Y10-13) Rock band (Y7-13) Guitar Ensemble (Y7-13) Training Orchestra (Y7-13) Music Tech Club (Y9-13) Wind Ensemble (Y7-11) DT Jewellery Club (Y7-9) DT Coding Club (Y7-9) Fashion Show Design Workshop (Y7-9) Sculpture Club (Y7-9) Textile Sampler Club (Y7-9) A level Workshop Lifedrawing (Y12 & 13)
GCSE Art Workshop (Y10 & 11) Indian Classical Dance (Y7-13) Spanish Zumba (Y9-13) MFL Performance Club (Y7-13)
CURIOSITY Lower School Debating (Y7-9) Senior School Debating (Y10-13) Creative Writing (Y7-13) School Magazine (Y7-13) English Society (Y10-13) Physics Masterclass (Y11-13) Armstrong Society (Y11-13) Radio Podcast Club (Y7-9) Creative History (Y7-9) Ecology Club (Y9-13) Lower School Science Club (Y7 & 8) Junior Philosophy Club – JPC (Y7-9) ThinkSoc (Y10-13) Senior Geography Society (Y11-13) Geography Film Society (Y7-11) Student Investor Challenge (Y10-13) Economics and Business Society (Y10-13) Politics Society (Y10-13) Psychology Film Club (Y10-13) World Film & Music (Y10-13) Leadership in Languages (Y10-13) Amnesty International (Y12/13) A languages/cultures society (Y12/13) Model United Nations (Y12/13) Cooking Club (Y12/13) History Soc (Y12/13) Equality Soc (Y12/13) Many Cultures Society (Y12/13) UKMT MATHs CHALLENGE (Y7-8) UKMT MATHs CHALLENGE (Y9-11) Maths challenge & Hans Woyda (Y12-13) Latin Poetry (Y12/13) Classic Society (Y7-13) South Asian Language (Y9-13) Mandarin Club (Y7-13) Dungeon World (Y7-13) Radio Podcast Club (Y7-9) Creative History Club (Y7-9) Go Club (Y7-9) Astro Pi (Y9-10) UK Space Design (Y12 &13) Lego League (Y8) Warhammer Club (Y7-13)
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