preparing for the world - Dulwich College Shanghai

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preparing for the world
Welcome to Dulwich College Shanghai
Senior School
2013-2014
Contents
Welcome from the College Headmaster
Welcome from the Head of Senior School
Staff Information
Uniform and Equipment
School Routines
Curriculum
Additional Support Assessment and Reporting
Homework
Holistic Opportunities
Student Welfare
Partnering with Parents
Health and Safety
Communication
Calendar
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`Welcome from the College Headmaster
Welcome to Dulwich College Shanghai
Whether you are reading this as a prospective family, an existing one,
or you have joined our College community this year, I do hope that
you will find the contents of this Welcome Booklet helpful to you.
It contains a wealth of information about our daily school life and
will cover many of the questions you may have about your child’s
educational journey with us here at Dulwich College Shanghai.
I believe that our College is a unique school. Our students are cheerful,
balanced, at ease with themselves and each other – yet excited and
enthused by the challenges before them. The College succeeds
in combining academic excellence with a wealth of co-curricular
opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individual
needs and enthusiasm of each student.
As Headmaster, I believe passionately in the importance of the individual. Every student at Dulwich
College Shanghai is valued in their own right, and encouraged to develop his/her talents to the full
in a community where there are no stereotypes and where every achievement, however small, is
celebrated.
Our College Values are a more specific embodiment of our Philosophy and Objectives and allow us
to define our aims in terms of student experience and development. Our students develop a wellrounded appreciation for the Academics and the Arts and they learn to understand and use technology
to fulfil their potential. They learn to become inquiring and independent learners who are willing
to take risks and use critical thinking as they embrace the concepts of lifelong learning. Through
their time at the College, our students learn to express themselves confidently and appropriately
through a variety of media and languages, and become principle-centred members of society. They
learn how to show respect and to accept responsibility for others and for their environment. They
are encouraged to be generous and caring, show humility, challenge social injustice and inequity,
and value and respect diversity.
Our students are shown that people can make a difference. They learn to inspire, influence, and
collaborate with others and learn how to manage conflict. They also learn to become socially aware
individuals and to show empathy to individuals, groups and society. They develop self-awareness
and learn how to understand their own emotions while recognizing their impact on others. Through
our values, our students develop a clear sense of identity and self-esteem. They are shown how to
control their emotions and impulses and taught how to adapt to changing circumstances. They
become resilient and are shown how to be physically healthy. We aim that our students will become
effective goal-setters and have a clear sense of their future.
By instilling these values in our students, we also aim to develop well-rounded young people who
strive for excellence in all that they do and we make sure that they are well-equipped for future
success.
Finally, while we enjoy excellent facilities in a prime location of one of the most exciting cities of the
world, it is the people in our community who make our College a special place. Our staff embodies
a wide range of experience and a wealth of enthusiasm. Our parents are tremendously supportive
and contribute a huge amount of time and energy to College events. Our students throughout the
College are a real delight to teach, and they have a genuine appetite for learning.
Together, we welcome you to Dulwich College Shanghai for the academic year 2013-2014.
Mr. Paul Friend
Headmaster
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Welcome from the Head of Senior School
I would like to extend a warm welcome to students and parents who
are new to the School and an equally warm welcome back to those of
you who are already part of the community.
We seek to promote the College values of academic excellence,
effective learning, communication, principle-centredness, and balance.
Academic success is a central focus in the Senior School within the
wider context of the holistic development of each individual student.
We believe that every learner is on a journey of achieving academic
understanding and developing important skills which will prepare
them for future studies and for making an effective contribution to
society.
I hope that, during their time spent in the Senior School, students
will continue to enjoy learning and will participate in a wide range
of activities. We believe that exciting learning takes place in our classrooms and in the wider
environment, and our students are well prepared for examinations, culminating in the highlyregarded IB Diploma. The IB Learner Profile is a set of ideals that suggests learners should be
inquirers, knowledgeable, thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk-takers,
balanced, and reflective. Through the opportunities available in the Senior School, our students
have a very good chance of meeting all of these objectives. All students are well supported by our
pastoral staff and I would encourage you to share with us any concerns that you may have. The
PSHCE programme seeks to help students increase their emotional intelligence and make sense of
themselves and the world in which they live.
I consider the Senior School to be a community of learners and together we are building something
special. In addition to individual development, collective endeavours in Sport, Music, Drama,
Debating as well as the House system make a school of which we can be proud.
I hope that the following pages will provide you with information and insights into the vibrant
learning environment that is the Senior School. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate
to get in touch.
Very best wishes,
Mr. Sandy Mackenzie
Head of Senior School
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Senior School Staffing
Senior School Leadership Team
Head of Senior School: Mr. Sandy Mackenzie (UK) [email protected] 021 58999910 ext 513
Deputy Head of Senior School – Pastoral: Mr. Aaron King (UK)
[email protected] ext 316
Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic: Mr. Damian Gray (Aus) [email protected] ext 175
Senior School Form Tutors
To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure:
[email protected]
Tutor Group
Form Tutor
Tutor Group
Form Tutor
Head of Year 7
Year 7LD
Year 7HO
Year 7HU
Year 7DL
Year 7GP
Head of Year 9
Year 9CC
Year 9EG
Year 9KM
Year 9CP
Year 9CR
Head of Year 11
Year 11RB
Year 11DB
Year 11NG
Year 11BH
Year 11JM
Mr. Ian Parry (UK)
Ms. Linzi Dunsmore (UK)
Ms. Susan Hobkinson (UK)
Ms. Sarah Huffman (US)
Ms. Diana Liu (PRC)
Dr. Graham Pyper (UK)
Mr. Anthony Reich (UK)
Ms. Clare Conway (UK)
Ms. Emma Geraghty (UK)
Ms. Karen McWilliam (UK)
Mr. Chris Paine (UK)
Ms. Charlotte Ruiz (UK)
Ms. Stephanie Grafe (DE)
Ms. Rosanne Blundell (AUS)
Mr. Dorian Brown (UK)
Ms. Nicole Glisson (AUS)
Mr. Bryn Hughes (UK)
Mr. James Mao (UK)
Head of Year 8
Year 8MD
Year 8AH
Year 8DK
Year 8MP
Year 8MT
Head of Year 10
Year 10PF
Year 10AK
Year 10LM
Year 10DS
Year 10CT
Head of Year 12
Year 12AC
Year 12AM
Year 12CR
Year 12AS
Year 12SS
Ms. Kathryn Barnard (UK)
Mr. Michael Dunsmore (UK)
Ms. Anna Haraszti (HU)
Mrs. Donna Kane (UK)
Mr. Matthew Pearson (UK)
Ms. Maria Tsikkinis (CY)
Mr. James King (UK)
Mrs. Petra Fairweather (AUS)
Mr. Adam Knowles (UK)
Mrs. Louise McHugh (UK)
Ms. Daniela Salvador (EC)
Mr. Christophe Truglio (FR)
Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)
Mr. Andy Clapperton (UK)
Mrs. Alex Murphy (UK)
Ms. Chloe Robson (UK)
Mr. Andrew Stooke (UK)
Ms. Shelley Swain (UK)
Head of Year 13
Year 13PA
Year 13LE
Year 13JG
Year 13SS
Year 13CV
Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)
Dr. Parvathy Anantnarayan (US)
Ms. Lynda Evans (UK)
Ms. Janelle Garrett (US)
Ms. Shelley Swift (UK)
Mrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK)
Senior School Administrative Staff
[email protected] or telephone 58999910 and use the extension numbers below.
Name
Area of Responsibility
Extension Number
Ms. Ronnie Xiang (PRC) Senior School Office
Ms. Rosalie Zhou (PRC) Senior School Office
513
167
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Senior School Department Contacts
[email protected]
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)
CAS Coordinator
Drama Department
Mr. Ashleigh Huxtable (AUS)
Ms. Nicole Glisson (AUS)
Mr. Jake Eades (UK)
Head of Drama
Teacher of Drama
Teacher of Music and Drama
EAL Teachers
Mr. Martin Kindness (UK)
Ms. Petra Fairweather (AUS)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Coordinator
Teacher of EAL and Business Studies
Economics and Business Studies Department
Mrs. Elizabeth Robertson (UK)
Head of Economics and Business Studies
Mr. Paul Murphy (UK)
Teacher of Economics and History
Mrs. Petra Fairweather (AUS)
Teacher of EAL and Business Studies
Mr. Damian Gray (AUS)
Deputy Head - Academic and Teacher of Economics and
Business Studies
Mr. Paul Murphy (UK)
Teacher of Business Studies and Economics
English Department
Mr. Peter Ubly (UK)
Mr. David Sharples (UK)
Dr. Parvathy Anantnarayan (US)
Ms. Sarah Huffman (US)
Ms. Karen McWilliam (UK)
Mr. Matthew Pearson (US)
Mrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK)
Head of English
Assistant Head of English
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Teacher of English
Teacher of English and History
Teacher of English, Head of Film and Head of Year 9
Teacher of English
Film Department
Head of Film, Head of Year 9 and Teacher of English
Geography Department
Mrs. Louise McHugh (UK)
Mr. Dorian Brown (UK)
Ms. Sue Hobkinson (UK)
Head of Geography
Teacher of Geography
Teacher of Geography, CCA and House Coordinator
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[email protected]
History Department
Mr. Stephen Johnson (US)
Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)
Mr. Aaron King (UK)
Mr. Matthew Pearson (US)
Mrs. Michele Watson (AUS)
Head of History and Head of ToK
Teacher of Spanish and History
Teacher of History
Deputy Head - Pastoral and Teacher of ToK and History
Teacher of History and English
Teacher of History, ToK and DP Coordinator
Learning Support Department
Mr. Mark Pearce (UK)
Teacher of Learning Support
Library
Mr. Dean Faught (AUS)
Mirror Xu (PRC)
To be appointed
Librarian
Assistant Librarian
Assistant Librarian
Mandarin Department
Ms. Annie Wang (PRC)
Ms. Diana Liu (PRC)
Ms. Rachel Zhang (PRC)
Ms. Ashley Fan (PRC)
Ms. Lei Yang (PRC)
Ms. Lisa Zhang (PRC)
Elsie Yao (PRC)
Head of Mandarin
Teacher of Mandarin
Teacher of Mandarin
Teacher of Mandarin
Teacher of Mandarin
Teacher of Mandarin
Mathematics Department
Mrs. Julie Thomas (UK)
Ms. Lynda Evans (UK)
Mr. Michael Dunsmore (UK)
Mr. Stuart Hanlon (NZ)
Ms. Anna Haraszti (HU)
Mr. Adam Knowles (UK)
Mr. James Mao (UK)
Dr. Graham Pyper (UK)
Head of Mathematics
Assistant Head of Mathematics
Teacher of Mathematics
Teacher of PE and Mathematics
Teacher of Mathematics and Examinations Coordinator
Music Department
Mr. Matthew Goss (AUS)
Ms. Stephanie Grafe (DE)
Mr. Jake Eades (UK)
Ms. Corrie Gao (PRC)
Director of Music
Teacher of Music and Head of Year 11
Teacher of Music and Drama
Administrative Assistant for Music Department
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[email protected]
Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Department
Mr. Andy Clapperton (UK)
Head of MFL and Teacher of Spanish and French
Teacher of Spanish and History
Mrs. Donna Kane (UK)
Teacher of French and Spanish
Ms. Daniela Salvador (EC)
Teacher of Spanish
Teacher of French, Spanish and ToK
Ms Gordana Miletic (DE)
Teacher of German
Physical Education Department
Mr. Jamie Gerrard (UK)
Mr. Jamie King (UK)
Mrs. Sue Thompsett (UK)
Mr. Stuart Hanlon (NZ)
Mr. Elliot Scrivener (NZ)
Ms. Ellenie Coughlan (AUS)
Ms. Win Ge (PRC)
Head of PE
Teacher of PE and Head of Year 10
Teacher of PE and Head of Netball
Teacher of PE and Mathematics
Teacher of PE
Head of Junior School PE
Aquatics Coordinator
Psychology Department
Head of Psychology and CAS Coordinator
Teacher of Chemistry and Psychology
Science Department
Mr. Nico Van De Casteele (BE)
Mr. Chris Paine (UK)
Ms. Kathryn Barnard (UK)
Mr. Ian Parry (UK)
Mrs. Chloe Robson (UK)
Ms. Rosanne Blundell (AUS)
Ms. Linzi Dunsmore (UK)
Mr. Bryn Hughes (UK)
Ms. Emma Geraghty (UK)
Ms. Maria Tsikkinis (CY)
Mr. Jim Xie (PRC)
Ms. Emma Tan (PRC)
Head of Science and Teacher of Chemistry
Teacher of Biology and Assistant Head of Science
Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 8
Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 7
Teacher of ESS and Biology
Teacher of Chemistry
Teacher of Chemistry
Teacher of Chemistry and Psychology
Teacher of Physics
Teacher of Physics
Teacher of Physics
Science Technician
Science Assistant
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[email protected]
Ms. Wang Jing (PRC)
Science Assistant
Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Department
Mr. Stephen Johnson (US)
Head of ToK and Head of History
Mr. Aaron King (UK)
Deputy Head - Pastoral and Teacher of ToK and History
Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)
Teacher of ToK and History
Teacher of ToK, French and Spanish
Mrs. Michele Watson (AUS)
Teacher of ToK and History, DP Coordinator
University Guidance Counselling Department
Mr. John Macrow (UK)
Careers and University Guidance Counsellor
Ms. Victoria Lidzbarski (US)
Careers and University Guidance Counsellor
Ms. Julia Ju (PRC)
University Guidance Admin Assistant
Visual Arts and Graphic Design Department
Mr. Andrew Stooke (UK)
Head of Visual Arts and Graphic Design
Ms. Clare Conway (UK)
Teacher of Art
Ms. Charlotte Ruiz (UK)
Teacher of Art and Graphic Design
Mrs. Shelley Swain (UK)
Teacher of Art and Graphic Design
Ms. Joyce Huang (PRC)
Art Assistant
1:1 Laptop Programme
Mr. Neil Stephens (UK)
ICT Integrator and 1:1 Laptop Coordinator
College Contacts
[email protected] or telephone 58999910 and use the extension numbers
below.
Name
Area of Responsibility
Extension Number
Mrs. Lorna Wilson (UK)
Mr. Stephen Buckland (UK)
Mr. Graham Lyons (UK)
Ms. Stella Shi (PRC)
Ms. Irene Hu (PRC)
Business Administration
College IT Systems
College Sport
College Bus Service
College Catering and Security Passes
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115
503
602
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School Life
Uniform and Equipment
The College seeks to ensure the highest standards from our students. The correct wearing of the
uniform is one tangible example of students who have pride in themselves and, by extension, pride
in their school. To this end, all students are expected to wear the correct uniform in the correct
manner on all occasions. Moreover, this uniform should be clean and in a well- maintained state.
Girls Years 7-11 Summer Uniform
White short-sleeved shirt
Grey skirt
Egyptian cotton cardigan
Grey knee socks
School tie
Formal black leather shoes
Boys Years 7 - 11 Summer Uniform
White short-sleeved shirt
Grey shorts or trousers
Egyptian cotton sweater
Grey socks
School tie
Girls Years 7-11 Formal Uniform
White long-sleeved shirt
Checked skirt
College Blazer
Grey knee socks or tights
School tie
Boys Years 7 - 11 Formal Uniform
Grey trousers
College Blazer
Grey socks
School tie
Girls Years 7-11 Winter Uniform
Checked skirt or Grey Trousers
Egyption merino cardigan
Grey knee socks or tights
School tie
Boys Years 7 - 11 Winter Uniform
Grey trousers
Egyption merino sweater
Grey socks
School tie
PE Uniform
School PE Shirt and Shorts
Trainers (students should have a pair of trainers reserved for PE)
College track suit - optional but recommended for winter
Appropriate swimwear for aquatic activities
House Competitions
House PE Kit
Please see uniform graphics on pages 12 and 13.
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IB Dress Code
Clothing for IB students is not be available from the school uniform shop and IB students do not
receive any uniform credit. However, IB students are required to have a school tie and school PE
kit, which will be provided by the College via the uniform shop.
IB Girls Daily Uniform
Long or short-sleeved plain, button-up business
shirt in either white, light blue, light pink, grey
or black - no stripes/checks or other patterns
Note: Sleeveless blouses are not allowed
Plain black full-length formal trousers or kneelength plain black formal skirt
Formal black leather shoes (heels no higher than
5cm)
Tights if worn, should be plain black or fleshcoloured
Optional Items:
School tie (ties must be worn correctly with top
button fastened)
Plain black v-neck pullover or plain black
cardigan
Plain black formal or suit jacket to match the
trousers or skirt
IB Boys Daily Uniform
Long or short-sleeved plain, button-up business
shirt in either white, light blue, light pink, grey
or black- no stripes/checks or other patterns
IB Girls Formal Uniform
As above except:
White shirts only, with the school tie
trousers or skirt
Black pullovers may be worn but not instead of
the jacket
IB Boys Formal Uniform
As above except:
White shirts only, with the school tie
trousers
Black pullovers may be worn but not instead of
the jacket
Plain formal black trousers
Dark formal socks
Optional Items:
School tie (ties must be worn correctly with top
button fastened)
Plain black v-neck pullover or plain black
cardigan
trousers
No items, other than those stated here, may be worn in or around school.
Make-up, jewellery and nail polish should be in keeping with the dress code. They should not be
prominent enough to invite comment.
General Appearance
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Students should be neatly groomed and conscious of hygiene.
Hair should be of natural colour. Long hair must be worn neatly off the face.
Boys must be clean-shaven on all occasions. Hair length for boys should be collar length at
most.
Jewellery – one small stud per ear (for girls only). No rings, necklaces or bracelets are to be
worn.
No nail varnish should be worn by students in years 7-11 (IB Students to refer to IB dress
code.) Any make-up worn should be discreet in nature and not invite comment.
Outside coats including school hoodies, hats and scarves can be worn to or from school but not
inside the building. Coats should be stored in lockers.
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Students arriving at school inappropriately dressed will be asked to change into school uniform (a
spare uniform is kept on site for emergencies of this nature) or sent home. Time lost in acquiring
the correct uniform will be made up on Saturday mornings under the supervision of the Head of
Senior School or appointed Deputy Head. Persistent failure to wear the correct uniform may result
in parents being asked to remove their son or daughter from the College.
Girls Uniform
SENIOR SCHOOL (Years 7 to 11) GIRLS
Formal Uniform
WINTER
SUMMER
White short-sleeved
shirt
Daily
Tie
Cotton cardigan
Merino Cardigan
Tie
White long-sleeved
shirt
Tie
Grey skirt
OR
Grey
trousers
Grey knee-high socks
Checked skirt
Grey
trousers
Grey tights or Grey
knee-high socks
Grey short
socks
Black leather shoes
Blazer
OR
Checked skirt
Grey short
socks
Black leather shoes
SUMMER
Grey knee-high socks
or Grey tights
Black leather shoes
WINTER
PE summer top
PE winter top
PE
PE summer shorts
PE winter trousers
White ankle socks
White ankle socks
Trainers
Trainers
Optional
School cap
School hat
Scarf
SENIOR SCHOOL (Years 7 to 11) BOYS
Red school bag
Boys Uniform
Formal Uniform
Cotton sweater
SUMMER
WINTER
Tie
White short-sleeved
shirt
Daily
Tie
Merino sweater
OR
Grey shorts
White long-sleeved
shirt
Tie
Blazer
Grey trousers
Grey trousers
Grey short socks
Grey short socks
Black leather shoes
Black leather shoes
Grey trousers
Grey short socks
Black leather shoes
SUMMER
WINTER
PE summer top
PE winter top
PE
PE summer shorts
PE winter trousers
White ankle socks
White ankle socks
Trainers
Trainers
Optional
Red school bag
School hat
School cap
Scarf
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HOUSE KIT (Years 1 to 13)
House Kits
Howard
Wing
Shackleton
Anand
What Should Students Bring to School?
Basic equipment is listed below, although individual subjects might require other materials.
General
• Blue, black and red pens
• Pencil sharpener
• Ruler
• Glue stick
• Pencil case
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Pencils
Eraser
Coloured pencils
Scissors – blunt nose
Lined paper
Mathematics
• Calculator – Casio fx-82ES (as this model can often be difficult to buy in Shanghai,
calculators can be purchased from the School Shop)
• Protractor
• Compass
Security
Staff and students are expected to respect the
property of the College and of others, and to
take all reasonable measures to safeguard this
property and their own personal items they bring
to school. The College cannot accept responsibility
for personal items brought into the College.
Individuals have responsibility for their own
belongings. The College provides a safety deposit
storage facility to assist in safeguarding personal
property. Where lockers are provided, students
should make use of these for storage of personal
items. Students are responsible for the care of all
items in the locker and for providing a suitable
padlock to ensure security.
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Lockers and the Safe Deposit Area
Each student will be assigned a locker and lock where they can keep their belongings during the
school day. If a student loses their lock they will be expected to purchase an appropriate replacement.
It is expected that each student use their locker and lock appropriately, keeping their locker neat
and tidy and making sure their belongings are secure at all times. Mobile phones are not to be used
during the school day and should be stored safely, along with other valuable items such as laptops,
iPods, calculators, PE kit, etc. Valuable items can also be stored in the safe deposit area within
Student Support Services. It is strongly recommended that valuable items such as cameras be stored
in this facility, which is securely locked at all times. Using these facilities keeps corridors free of trip
hazards and keeps possessions safe.
Technology
Technology is changing the nature of knowledge, the boundaries of collaboration, and the direction
of information flow. As a College, we are committed to finding ways to take advantage of the tools
that are available now and will become available so that our students can best equip themselves for
the challenges of tomorrow.
Students entering Senior School in 2013 will probably enter the job market in 2023 and beyond. Even
a cursory consideration of advances in technology in the last ten years suggests that we are unlikely
to be able to predict how technology will shape our lives by 2023. What has become apparent,
however, is that the skills needed to succeed in the 21st Century are somewhat different from those
that many parents acquired through their schooling in the late 20th Century.
We believe that a 1-1 laptop environment will best prepare our students for the challenges of living
and working in the 21st Century. On entry to the Senior School, students are required to have
a laptop, which they can purchase along with a recommended software bundle, from the school
provider. The procedures for doing this are detailed via a link on our website homepage www.
dulwich-shanghai.cn.
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School Routines
Format of the Day
8.15am - 8.25am:
8.30am - 9.25am:
9.25am - 10.20am:
10.20am - 10.50am:
10.50am - 11.45am:
11.45am - 12.40pm:
12.40pm – 1.40pm:
1.40pm – 2.35pm:
2.35pm - 3.30pm:
Registration
Period 1
Period 2
Break
Period 3
Period 4
Lunch
Period 5
Period 6
Daily Procedure
The school day begins at 8.15am, with registration taking place in tutor rooms. Registration finishes
at 8.25am at which time students are to make their way to their first class. All students are required to
attend all classes throughout the course of the day and to arrive promptly with all required materials.
Absence
If a student is absent from school due to illness, parents should contact the Senior School office via
email by 8.15am at [email protected]; the Form Tutor should also be cced on the
email. Alternatively, parents can call the absence answering machine service on 33821805 before
9.00am. Please see the full Absence Policy on page 40.
Catering
The College uses the Sodexo Company to provide staff and student lunches and snacks. Sodexo’s
onsite kitchen is located in the Senior School.
There is a College wide nutrition committee that consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior
School and Senior School staff and students as well as parents of children from all three schools. The
nutrition committee offers staff, students and parents a chance to feed back directly to the Manager
of Sodexo any concerns, suggestions or criticisms that they have. Regular surveys are taken and
acted upon.
Sodexo offers the following services in the Senior School:
There is a choice between:
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An Asian and Western Set menu
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An “A la Carte” counter: daily specials such as carving, show cooking…
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A“Grab and Go” Counter: Pre-packed healthy food (sandwiches, salads…) and drink
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Baked Potato with varied fillings
All Sodexo menus are made under the supervision of our Nutritionist.
The menus are available via the College Newsletters links and on the College Website.
Payment System
To facilitate payments and avoid students carrying cash, all students are issued with multi-use IC
cards. The IC cards can be loaded and the cost of catering, photocopying and printing services
deducted using a swipe system. These cards will also serve as security cards. The IC card can be
reloaded at any time between 8.00am and 4.30pm in the Senior School Canteen, Monday to Friday.
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Sample Menus
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Students leaving before the end of the school day
If parents are aware that their child will need to leave school early during a school day they must
inform the Form Tutor by email. The Form Tutor will then inform the Senior School Office. The
student must be collected from the Senior School Office. On leaving the site, a permission slip signed
by the Head of School or designated Deputy Head, must be submitted to the Security Guards. The
Guards will be instructed to turn back any student who does not have the required permission slip.
School Busses
Parents of children that will travel on the school bus will receive a copy of the Bus Regulations.
Please be aware of the following:
• It is imperative that students are waiting
when the bus arrives to collect them. If the
bus has to wait, this lengthens what is, for
many, an already long journey.
• Seat belts must be fastened immediately
and not undone until the bus arrives at its
destination.
• Food is not to be eaten on the buses.
Please talk to your child about being polite to the bus monitor and driver. Would you also remind
them that seemingly harmless ‘playing’ and teasing on the bus can be extremely upsetting for some
children and can become a form of bullying if continued. Bad language is strictly forbidden. If
students continuously misbehave, they will receive a warning that they may be removed from the
bus, for their own safety as well as that of the other students.
All bussing arrangements should be made through the Bussing Department via Student Services
located in the Senior School building. Please contact [email protected].
Bicycles
It is important that parents are aware of the
regulations regarding bicycles in Shanghai. From
the College perspective, the priority is to ensure
that students are kept safe and, to this end, it is
encouraged that parents insist their children wear
safety helmets whenever they ride their bicycles.
The College is aware of how dangerous roads in
Shanghai can be, and regularly receives reports of
accidents, many involving fatalities of cyclists.
Motorised Bicycles
Only students who are aged sixteen and above will be allowed to ride e-bikes to school and park
them on College grounds. Students are not allowed to bring petrol-driven bikes on to the campus.
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Traffic Arrangements
The areas directly outside the College gates are very busy during drop-off and pick-up times. On
the advice of the Jin Qiao traffic police, the College operates a drop-off/pick-up routine.
In order to create a safe drop-off/pick-up environment for the students outside the College gates,
parents are requested to support the College by telling their driver to strictly adhere to the following
regulations and listen to instructions given by school staff and school security guards.
Parents are asked to drop off and pick up students in the drop off/pick up area and leave straight
away. Cars must not double or triple park when dropping off or picking up students on Lan An
Road or drive/park against the flow of traffic. Cars must not make a U-turn on Lan An Road or park
at the drop off/pick up area or on the zebra crossing.
Guards are stationed outside the gates of the main campus in order to assist with drop-off/pick-up.
There is a coned- off section of approximately four car lengths directly in front of the main College
gates for drop-off/pick-up. Parents should be aware that it is illegal to park anywhere on the College
side of the road and traffic police can, and do, fine drivers who disobey this rule. Double parking
is never allowed as it hinders the flow of traffic. The guards can only assist with traffic control and
require the cooperation of parents/drivers in following their directions.
Below is a map detailing the above, which parents are asked to share with their drivers.
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Curriculum
The following statements are under-pinned by the College’s Philosophy and Objectives:
• The curriculum is up-to-date, broad and balanced, reflecting the international context of the
school.
• The curriculum ensures the development of the skills required for study and for life, promotes
sound values, and aims to make learning a relevant, authentic and engaging experience.
Continuity of skills, content and assessment is maintained throughout. In preparation for
higher education, the degree of independence in learning and flexibility in approach are
increased as students move through the school.
• The curriculum is designed to meet individual needs, ensuring equality of opportunity for
all and promoting high expectations, thereby enabling students to develop to the best of
their ability.
• The PSHCE and pastoral care programmes link students, parents, and the school in
partnership.
The curriculum is divided into three sections:
Years 7 to 9
The National Curriculum for England, adapted to our international context
Years 10 and 11
IGCSE/GCSE courses
Years 12 and 13
IB Diploma Programme
The IGCSE/GCSE and IB Diploma Options Guides are updated every year during Term 1.
Years 7 to 9
The curriculum in Years 7 to 9 is based on the National Curriculum for England. However, all subjects
seek to embrace the international nature of the students and the geographical setting of the College,
and consequently appropriate adaptations to the curriculum are made.
The table below indicates the exact weightings for each subject within the course of a week. The
Senior School operates on a ten-day cycle with six periods per day. Each lesson is fifty five minutes
in length.
Subject
Periods per fortnightly
cycle (6 period day)
Year 7
Year 8
Year 9
English
8
8
8
EAL (only selected students instead of English as a first language)
8
8
8
Mathematics
7
7
7
Science
7
7
7
Mandarin
7
7
7
Spanish or French
5
5
5
EAL (only selected students instead of French or Spanish)
5
5
5
Geography
4
4
4
History
4
4
4
Art and Graphic Design
5
5
5
Music
3
3
3
Drama
3
3
3
Physical Education
5
5
5
PSHCE
2
2
2
Total
60
60
60
Note: ICT is no longer taught discretely but embedded into all subjects. Please refer to our 1:1 Section
link on the College website homepage for more information www.dulwich-shanghai.cn.
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IGCSE/GCSE: Years 10 and 11
Students will primarily be studying IGCSE courses, although a few departments have chosen to
follow a GCSE programme instead.
The IGCSE/GCSE subjects offered at Dulwich College are categorised under the following headings:
Group 1
English
English
Language &
Literature
English
Language
English as
a Second
Language*
Group 2
Languages
First
Language
Chinese
Second
Language
French
Group 3
Humanities
Business
Studies
Economics
Geography
History
Group 4
Science
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Group 5
Mathematics
Mathematics
Mandarin
Group 6
Creative Arts
Art & Design
Graphic
Design
Drama
Music
Physical
Education
Spanish
Beginner
Spanish
Chinese
Literature
Full details of these courses are available in the College IGCSE Booklet.
Notes:
•
•
Students whose proficiency in English is limited may be directed by the College to complete
the IGCSE English as a Second Language course instead of the IGCSE First Language English
Literature and English Language courses, to enable them to focus on improving their English
proficiency.
Students taking First Language Chinese are required to take Chinese Literature as an elective.
This course will provide students intending to study Chinese A1.1 or Chinese A1.2 in the
IB Diploma Programme with the necessary skills in literary analysis. Note: Mandarin B in the
IB Diploma Programme is not a suitable pathway for First Language Chinese students..
Students will undertake the following:
• The Core subjects: Group 1 – English: English Language and English Literature or English as
a Second Language and Group 5 – Mathematics. Students will choose two Sciences from
Group 4.
• Five options; one selected from each of: Group 2 – Languages, Group 3 – Humanities, Group 6 –
Creative Arts and two further electives.
• Personal, Social, Health and Careers Education (PSHCE)
• Physical Education.
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IBDP: Years 12 and 13
The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced examination
based programme of education with final examinations, that prepares students, normally aged 16
to 19, for success at university and life beyond. The programme is taught over two years and has
gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
The majority of students entering into Year 12 will begin the full IB Diploma Programme. Some
students may find that the full IB Diploma Programme is too challenging for them and/or not ideally
suited to their college or university aspirations. In these specific situations, the College will direct
the student to follow an individualised set of Diploma Programme courses, designed to best meet
their needs and abilities. The College will identify students who may need to follow such a route
and meetings will be set up with the individual students and their parents to discuss the options
available.
Students in the IB Diploma Programme are required to study six subjects, one from each Group.
Three of these subjects must be studied at the Higher Level and three at the Standard Level.
The table below shows the subjects that can be studied in each of the academic groups, providing
each student with their own personalised IB Diploma Programme. In addition to six subjects,
students are required to fulfil the requirements of the core components (see below) of TOK, EE and
CAS to gain full certification. All students will also undertake three periods of Physical Education
per cycle as part of their timetable.
Group 1
Studies in
Language and
Literature
HL/SL English
Language and
Literature
HL/SL English
Literature
HL/SL Chinese
Language and
Literature
HL/SL Chinese
Literature
School
Supported
Self Taught SL
Languages
Group 2
Language
Acquisition
Group 3
Individuals &
Societies
Group 4
Experimental
Sciences
HL/SL
French B
HL/SL
German B
HL/SL
Mandarin B
HL/SL
Spanish B
SL French ab
initio
SL Spanish ab
initio
HL/SL
Business and
Management
HL/SL
Economics
HL/SL
Geography
HL/SL History
HL/SL
Psychology
HL/SL Biology
HL/SL
Chemistry
HL/SL Physics
SL
Environmental
Systems and
Societes
Group 5
Maths and
Computer
Science
HL
Mathematics
SL
Mathematics
SL
Mathematical
Studies
Group 6
The Arts
Theatre Arts
HL/SL
Visual Arts
HL/SL
Music
HL/SL
Film
HL/SL
Full details of these courses are available in the Senior School IB Booklet.
In addition to the six subjects mentioned above, all IB Diploma students are required to complete
the following to achieve their Diploma:
• The Extended Essay: A research-based essay (4000 words) on a subject of their choice
• TOK: A course in Theory of Knowledge (TOK) that addresses issues of critical thinking
• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS): a programme which takes seriously the importance of life
outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies.
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The Senior School Library
The Senior School Library is the central resource centre of the school, housing collections of books,
magazines, DVDs and online resources, catering to the research and reading needs of all our students,
staff and parents. All collections are accessed through the Library Online Catalogue via a link on the
College Website www.dulwich-shanghai.cn.
The Senior School Library website contains a wealth of information on reading, research and
advertised Library activities as well as a separate IB Diploma section.
We encourage students to use the Senior School Library for quiet individual study as well as a
comfortable place to read. The Senior School Library attempts to cater to the needs of the entire
Dulwich community, and parents are warmly encouraged to register and borrow the resources.
Service Education
“The College is committed to developing charitable and compassionate individuals who are willing
to contribute to the community.”
Goals and Objectives
The diversity of the College community is celebrated by inviting students, teachers and parents to
participate in fundraising events, charitable projects and awareness campaigns. The emphasis at
all times is on close and compassionate relations, providing opportunities for all members of our
community to give and participate to the best of their ability.
It is expected that all staff and students will participate in and be responsible for a range of activities
throughout the school year.
The College will support all students by providing service opportunities during China Week and
weekly CCAs. In the Senior School, the chosen projects are as follows:
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home is a shelter and training centre for disabled migrant workers, that equips those
with special needs to fulfil their full individual potential in the community.
The College supports this organisation by providing funds for conversion work on the buildings
that Home Sweet Home uses, sponsorship of workers, purchasing products made in their factory,
provision of food, clothes and doctors’ visits. The College also runs a workplace training scheme
with Home Sweet Home and employs four workers each year through this programme.
Students are encouraged to participate in the ‘Giving Back’ programme every Tuesday evening when
up to 45 disabled and previously homeless people from Home Sweet Home come to the College for
an evening of fun and education, involving activities such as sports, basic Pinyin, English, music,
and computing.
For information on the Home Sweet Home charity, please visit their website at www.homesweethome.
org.cn.
Other Service Activities
The Random Acts CCA offers a large number of
students the opportunity to be involved in visiting
the elderly, teaching English at a migrant school,
working on the Tang Si Music Project and giving
basic support to residents of a local home for
mentally disabled adults.
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Additional Support
University and Careers Guidance
The University and Careers Guidance Counsellors are available to students, staff and parents who
are looking for information regarding all matters relating to further education. The Counsellors
also manage an extremely busy university college visits programme and contribute to the PSHCE
programme. Students intending to apply to universities in the US can also sit the SAT and PSAT
examinations at the College.
Learning Support
The Senior School offers individual programmes for students with a diagnosed Specific Learning
Difficulty, and provision for students who may require learning support at some point during their
academic studies.
All provision is aimed at supporting the individual student’s specific learning needs and is crosscurricular wherever possible. Student support is often through individual or small group withdrawal
systems, but is also carried out through support teachers by creating effective learning strategies to
help remove barriers to learning in mainstream classes.
College Guidance Counsellor
The College Guidance Counsellor is available to children, parents and staff to provide counselling
and advice as needed. The Counsellor also supports the PSHCE programme and provides guidance
throughout the College.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Given that English is the language of instruction at the College across most of the curriculum, it is
important that students develop a high level of competence in it. For those Year 7 to Year 9 students
in need of assistance, placement is offered in one of two support programmes:
•
•
Withdrawal from Modern Foreign Language class for three periods of dedicated EAL tuition
a week
Withdrawal from Modern Foreign Language for dedicated EAL tuition plus withdrawal from
mainstream English lessons to undertake a ‘sheltered’ English curriculum. The sheltered
English curriculum is based on the mainstream English curriculum but abbreviated and
taught using materials and methodology appropriate for EAL learners.
The principal aims of EAL tuition are:
• To help students learn the English language
• To help students learn in English.
The College believes in equity of entitlement, whatever a student’s ethnic and linguistic background,
and so, except for the provisions detailed above, EAL students will follow a regular timetable and
attend regular classes.
Moreover, it is intended that, subject to sufficient progress being made in the acquisition of English,
as measured by both formal and informal assessment, non-native English speakers will exit support
programmes in order to study the full academic curriculum by Year 10 and sit associated IGCSE
examinations in Year 11.
In the case of a student not having the required level of proficiency to study a mainstream English
curriculum in Years 10 and 11, the College will offer the IGCSE English as a Second Language course
and examination.
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Assessment & Reporting
Assessment
Assessment for Learning (AFL) or formative assessment is the key to effective teaching and learning
that it provides an environment in which intercultural understanding can flourish and learners can
become inspired. Formative assessment supports on-going learning.
We believe that assessment of learning or summative assessment is also important. Summative
assessment is concerned with summarising assessments at particular points in time and supports a
range of further purposes, including tracking pupil progress, reporting, evaluating, planning, and
target setting.
Assessment Techniques
Students have a wide range of abilities and learning styles and the approaches to assessment reflect
this. These may include:
• Observational assessment: observation of responses to learning activities and unstructured
situations
• Dynamic assessment: analysis of responses in the context of learning a task
• Questioning: judgement about the degree of understanding and an opportunity to dig deeper
• Criterion-referenced assessment: measurement of attainment against predetermined criteria
• Formal assessment: completion of tests or set tasks
Reporting
Teachers will write reports about student progress, attainment, and achievement throughout the
year. Student/parent/teacher conferences (SPTCs) will be organised as part of this reporting process.
Precise dates will be published in the school calendar at the beginning of the school year. However,
the key methods are:
Interim Reports: a grade sheet
Full Reports: a written report which includes grades and comments.
Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (SPTC): an opportunity for all parties to discuss the progress,
effort, attitudes and skills of the student.
Informal Conferences: parent initiated meetings relating to the need for an update on progress or
desire to discuss specific concerns.
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Academic Honesty
Definition
Academic honesty refers to the process and the means by which a student produces an original
piece of work that acknowledges the thoughts and contributions of others.
Rationale
We believe that instruction in academic honesty is a fundamental part of each student’s education.
In line with our College Values, we encourage all students to act in a responsible, ethical and honest
manner towards intellectual property and authentic authorship. This includes all written work
produced by students, essays, scientific research and reports, computer programmes, music, visual
arts, film, dance, theatre arts, and photographs. The original authors of these materials have the
right to identify such work as their own intellectual property, and we respect this right.
It is expected that each part of the College will create their own specific procedures and practices
to put both the aims and objectives of this policy and the spirit of academic honesty into effect. As
students progress through the College, they should learn about intellectual property and how it is
covered by copyright.
The school will follow UK copyright law, particularly with regard to photocopying practices, audiovisual materials, production scripts and scores, and computer programmes.
Responsibilities of Teachers
• Modeling good practice. All articles or quotes from newspapers, journals, books and websites
should be referenced before being presented or put on display.
• Educating students about the importance of academic honesty. Teachers will take into
account that students are still learning to understand what academic honesty means.
• Teaching older students how to cite (reference) sources correctly
• Dealing with academic dishonesty when it arises
• Clarifying to students whether collaboration on a task is allowed
• Publishing classroom guidelines on academic honesty.
Responsibilities of Parents
• Encouraging their children to try to do their homework on their own and write in their own
words
• Stating clearly in writing when help has been given on the work itself
• Informing the school if academic dishonesty is suspected.
Responsibilities of Students
• Trying to produce their work on their own. If any help is given, it should be acknowledged
in writing.
• Knowing how to cite (reference) sources and how to create a bibliography
• Asking their teacher or the respective librarian for help.
Examples of academic dishonesty include:
• Copying all or part of another students work
• Arranging to have the work completed by someone else
• Cheating in tests, by referring to prohibited materials during testing, or gaining knowledge
of the test unofficially before hand
• Copying homework.
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Sanctions
Any student found committing an act of malpractice within a College-based assessment will receive
a zero for that assessment and appropriate sanctions will be applied.
Within the Diploma Programme, for Internal Assessments and Extended Essays the student will
be allowed one opportunity to revise and resubmit the work. If the candidate goes on to commit a
further act of malpractice in any other element of IB Diploma programme Internal Assessment, this
would constitute a knowing breach of IBO regulations and the school has to then follow reporting
procedures with the IBO, which may well result in the candidate forfeiting that Internal Assessment
and, possibly, the award of their Diploma.
The consequences of academic dishonesty may include:
• A change of grade on an official document
• A parent conference
• The student being placed on an internal suspension.
Further repeated offences may result in suspension and ultimately expulsion from the College.
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Homework
Homework refers to any work or activities that are asked of students outside of normal lesson times.
Some tasks may need to be done at school if specialist resources are needed.
Homework is an essential and important part of the curriculum throughout the Senior School and
is usually given on a nightly basis to allow students to preview, practise, and review or expand on
material introduced in to class. Long-term project work is also assigned for homework, highlighting
the need to plan ahead. It has the following purposes:
• To help students develop independent study skills, perseverance, and self-discipline
• To actively involve parents in their child’s learning and keep them informed about the work
being undertaken at the school
• To consolidate and reinforce work begun in class
• To extend learning and encourage initiative through exploring learning outside of the
classroom
• To develop the skills needed to manage long-term projects such as IGCSE coursework and
IB Diploma Internal Assessment.
Homework Timetable
All teachers and students are given a copy of the homework timetable. Form Tutors are responsible
for ensuring that their students have an up-to-date record of the relevant section of the homework
timetable in their Student Diary. A homework schedule is devised at the beginning of the year so
that students are not overburdened on a nightly basis. Homework assigned gradually increases
from year to year. As students move in the final four years of their schooling (Year 10 – Year 13),
they will be expected to take more responsibility for completing homework and planning their time
accordingly. Nevertheless, the timely completion of tasks will still be closely monitored.
The homework schedule for Year 7 to Year 9 is intended to provide a structured framework that will
support students in their development of well-organised work and study habits.
In Years 7-9, students can expect to have three homework tasks per day which take up to 30 minutes
each . In several subjects, the task may be a part of a longer set piece of work such as an assessment,
task or project.
Homework tasks will have clear objective(s), directly linked to the unit being undertaken. Sample
tasks include:
Investigations
Research
Reading
Drawing
Effective preparation
Practising questions
Composing music or poetry
Interviews
Interviews
Public library visit
Designing
Word processing
Learning vocabulary
Reinforcing work
Solving problems
Group or Pair Assignments
Simple experiments
Drafting
Revision
Desktop publishing
Preparing a Presentation
Watching a television programme
Practising skills
Engaging in an online activity
Essay writing
Report writing
Making a model
Projects
Collating and organising notes
Planning an investigation
Answering questions
Role play preparation
As far as possible, parents should:
• Provide a reasonably peaceful, suitable place in which students can do their homework
• Support the school in valuing homework
• Use the Student Diary to see that deadlines are being met
• Encourage students to work independently
• Test learning (e.g. vocabulary), listen to students read what they have written, or provide an
audience so that they can practice a presentation.
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Homework Support
The Library is open Monday to Friday until 4.30pm.
Homework and coursework help sessions are organised by various departments.
If parents feel there is a problem with the amount or difficulty of homework, they should contact
the Form Tutor.
Homework Sanctions
If a student cannot complete homework or an assignment because of illness or other extenuating
circumstances, the parent should write a note to the subject teacher in the Student Diary, or send
an email, requesting extra time to complete the work. The subject teacher will then agree to an
appropriate extension. If no note is received and a student fails to turn in an assignment, a record
will be made in keeping with Senior School Policy.
A student’s consistent failure to complete homework assignments will be reflected on their end of
term report. If a student consistently experiences difficulty in completing assignments, the parents
and Form Tutor or subject teacher will meet to review the situation. If the situation continues, then
the parents will be asked to meet with the relevant Deputy Head of Senior School.
Student Diary
All new students in the Senior School are given a Student Diary at the beginning of each new school
year. All returning students will receive new inserts for their diary. It is the student’s responsibility
to ensure that each homework task is clearly recorded and that if no task is set, this is also stated.
Should the diary be lost, students should purchase a replacement from the Senior School Office.
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Holistic Opportunities
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
The College embraces the importance of a holistic view of education. There are many opportunities
for students to engage in co-curricular activities that seek to challenge and inspire them. Our
philosophy is that CCAs should provide students with the opportunity to pursue a variety of
interests that extend beyond the academic day. Consequently, involvement in the CCA programme
is expected of all Senior School students. We do, however, understand that some students may
already be heavily involved in activities outside of school and so, although it is expected of our
students to participate, CCAs are not compulsory. Where a student makes a commitment to enrol
in a school CCA, they are expected to remain with that activity throughout the term.
Parents of students must inform the College if they are not taking part in the CCA programme and,
for safety reasons, they are expected to leave campus and travel home immediately after school
(3.30pm). Only students with parental permission will be allowed to leave the site before 4.30pm.
The Dulwich Challenge
The Senior School CCA programme forms an important part of the Dulwich Challenge:
Level
Description
Dulwich Challenge
All students are expected
to achieve the Dulwich
Challenge. Students will
earn
this
achievement
through active participation
in regular school activities
Dulwich Challenge Extra
Students will earn this
achievement through active
participation
in
regular
school activities.
To achieve extra recognition
within their year group,
students must complete
activities in addition to the
regular requirements of the
Dulwich Challenge
Activities
Students must complete
one activity per term in at
least two types - Academic,
Action, Creative or Service
in the year. At least 80%
attendance for each activity
is required.
Adventure
Students must complete
their Year Group trip during
China Week in Spetember.
Students participate in six
activities through the year,
in at least three types –
Academic, Action, Creative
or Service. At least 80%
attendance for each activity
is required. Students must
also participate in at least one
House event.
Students participate in at
least one further adventurous
activity, such as offered by
the International Award.
Service
Students must participate in
one service project during
the school year.
Students participate in at
least two service based
projects during the school
year
Dulwich Challenge Elite
A few elite students can be
rewarded with the top level
of achievement through
exceptional
participation
in and commitment to
the
Dulwich
Challenge
programme. The Dulwich
Challenge Elite awardees
will be determined by a
panel of teachers at the end
of the school year.
In
addition
to
the
requirements
for
the
Dulwich Challenge Extra,
students lead, create, excel
or inspire in the Activity or
House programme.
In
addition
to
the
requirements for the Dulwich
Challenge Extra, students
lead, create, excel or inspire
in adventurous activities
In
addition
to
the
requirements for the Dulwich
Challenge Extra, students
lead, create, excel or inspire
in service projects.
Selection of Activities
A description of each activity will be made available in advance of sign-up. Please note that it is
not always possible for students to get their first choice CCA. If, however, they are involved in
non-CCA events such as team sports, drama or music, they may wish to opt for only one or even no
CCA.
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Parent and Student Led Activities
Parents are welcome to create a CCA if certain requirements are met. Parents should initially contact
the CCA Coordinator: [email protected].
Students can also create a CCA if certain requirements are met. The CCA must have the CCA
Coordinator’s approval and there must be a member of staff supervising.
Attendance
Teachers will be taking the register for each activity and any unauthorised absence from an activity
will be treated as truancy, parents must inform the Senior School Office if their child is unable to
attend on a particular day.
Bus Times
On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, buses will leave the College at 3.40pm (limited drop-off points) and
4.40pm (all drop-off points).
Students are required to sign up if they wish to take the 3.40pm bus home. Students who take the
4.40pm bus home are required to sign up for a CCA.
On Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays, they will leave at 3.40pm.
Timing of CCAs
The majority of CCAs will run from 3.30-4.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Alongside the
CCAs, the College offers further opportunities for students to extend themselves outside of the
academic day. Music ensembles, choirs, team sport, drama production rehearsals and many other
activities happen outside the Tuesday and Wednesday timings of the CCA programme. Parents are
expected to make appropriate transport arrangements for their child if they are involved in activities
that run outside of these times.
Sunday recreational sport
A programme of staff-supervised recreational sport will be run on Sundays. Students wishing to
attend will be required to sign-up as for other CCAs. Parents are responsible for transporting their
child to and from the College.
House System
Each student will also be a member of one of the College’s four Houses: Anand, Howard, Shackleton
and Wing. Students participate in a variety of sporting, academic, musical and fun activities as
members of their House. House Events take place during lunchtimes, House Assemblies and PE
lessons at regular intervals throughout the year. Participation in these events is part of the year long
House Competition.
At the end of each term, points earned through these activities are tallied up, and the winning House
is presented with an award, culminating in the presentation of the House Trophy.
Anand
Anand House is named after Anand Panyarachun, considered the greatest
living Old Alleynian (“OA”), as Dulwich old boys are known. Khun Anand
has had a distinguished career of service to his country and in business: he
is the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Chairman of the Thai Federation
of Industries, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Thai
Ambassador to the U.S. and Chairman of Saha-Union Group. Born in 1932,
Khun Anand is an alumnus of Dulwich College London, where he was
School Prefect and captain of the undefeated 1951 School Tennis Team – a
truly distinguished OA.
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Howard
Charles Howard, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham and 1st earl
of Nottingham (c. 1536-1624) took advantage of his high birth
to sustain a long and distinguished career. He served Queen
Mary as Lord High Admiral and Queen Elizabeth as Lord
Chamberlain.
Charles Howard was the patron of Lord Howard’s Men,
later known as The Admiral’s Men, a theatre company in the
Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Lord Howard’s Men were
generally considered one of the most important acting troupes
of English Renaissance theatre. Edward Alleyn, the founder of
Dulwich College London is considered one of the greatest actors
of Shakespeare’s time was the principal actor for the troupe.
Charles Howard held supreme command of Naval Forces when
the Armada was destroyed in 1588. In 1596, with Lord Essex, he
stormed Cadiz to forestall another Armada. The following year
he was created Earl of Nottingham and served as Lord High
Steward until 1615.
Shackleton
One of the greatest explorers of the 20th century, Ernest Shackleton was an
inspiring leader who demonstrated selfless regard for those he led. His hairraising expedition to Antarctica in 1915 made this Old Alleynian a legend in his
own time. When his ship, the Endurance, was trapped in the polar ice, he led his
men to shelter and then sailed out in an open boat (now on display at Dulwich
College London) to seek help. He returned to save his comrades two weeks
later – a happy ending to a harrowing experience, achieved through sheer grit,
ingenuity and determination.
Wing
Yung Wing was a dedicated educator, a scholar and an ancestor of one of
the founding members of Dulwich College Shanghai. Born in Guangdong
Province in 1828, he was the first Chinese to receive a university education
in America, graduating from Yale University in 1854. Yung entered the Qing
Imperial Government service in 1864, and proposed that the government
subsidise the education of young Chinese in the west. Between 1874 and
1881, several hundred Chinese youths were sent to U.S. universities. He was
also instrumental in establishing one of China’s first modern companies,
the China Merchants Steamship Navigation Company – whose 1901
headquarters still stands on Shanghai’s Bund.
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School Events
Speech Day
At the end of each academic year, a prize-giving ceremony is held to recognise the achievements and
efforts of the students. Awards are presented in each of the five sections of our College Values. Each
award winner receives a certificate and a book token.
Productions
Two major drama productions take place each year. In 2012/13 our senior students produced The
Grimm Tales and students in Year 7 to Year 9 took the lead roles in Rock ‘n’ High School.
Musical Performances
In the Senior School, we have a wealth of talented musicians. There are many large ensembles,
chamber groups, rock bands and choirs. Students also study independently through the Instrumental
Tuition Programme. Many of our students sit the ABRSM Examinations, here at the College. There
are also opportunities for students to showcase their talents, whether this be at assemblies, lunchtime
concerts, soirées or scheduled performances. The assessed performances of the students of IGCSE
and IB Music are also open to the public. For more details please see the Music Handbook on the
College website.
Assemblies
With over 600 students, it is not straightforward to find a space for whole school assemblies on a
regular basis. However, we do hold these for special occasions such as Prefect Investiture, Lunar New
Year and the Year 13 Leavers’ Assembly in the Upper Gym. Each week, we hold three assemblies:
Tuesdays Years 7-9, Thursdays Years 10-11 and Fridays Years 12-13. These are used to celebrate
success, promote school events, mark occasions and reinforce our College Values.
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Instrumental Lessons
The Music Department Instrument Tuition Programme is an extra-curricular programme offering
one-to-one music tuition for Year 1 to Year 13.
Instrumental teachers set individual courses of study and may recommend students to sit ABRSM
examinations.
Entry to these exams is arranged by the College Music Department.
www.abrsm.org/en/regions/south-east-asia/china
Instruments taught:
Double Bass
Piano
Erhu Flute
Voice
Percussion
Tuba
Clarinet
Electric
Guitar
Oboe
Saxophone
Drum-kit
Trumpet
Violin
Trombone
Viola
Basoon
French Horn
Tuba
Cello
Classical
Guitar
Fees: RMB200 per 30 minute lesson, paid in advance to the College Finance Office.
Lessons: Students need to have their own instrument and their own insurance.
Monday-Friday: 30 minute lessons once a week*
Years 7 to 9: Lessons in class time**
Years 10 to 13: Lessons out of class time***
* For more advanced students, 60-minute lessons out of class time can be arranged (fee RMB400 /
60 minute lesson).
** Lesson times are rotated (changed) each week so that the same classroom time is not missed.
*** Years 10-13 students have priority over lessons held out of class time. However, it may be possible
to schedule lessons out of class time for younger students.
To enrol your child, please visit the Music section of our website, which can be found under ‘The
Arts’ link: www.dulwich-shanghai.cn.
Educational Visits
The aim of the College in organising and running educational visits is to enable young people to
learn in the environment, through the environment, and for the environment.
Educational visits within a range of different environments bring great benefits to young people
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There are many benefits to the whole curriculum, especially when the learning experiences are
carefully planned beforehand and built on afterwards.
Detailed planning procedures require that formal risk assessments are drawn up for all approved
visits.
As well as curriculum-specific visits such as Biology and Geography field trips, there are numerous
opportunities to engage in experiential learning. China Week, for example, involves the entire Senior
School. In September, Year 7 students will head for Hangzhou whereas Year 12 students will travel
to Hainan for teambuilding, leadership and outdoor activities. Over 70 students are also currently
involved in the International Award for Young People.
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Competitive Sport
The College offers a wide range of competitive sporting opportunities and competes in events as
part of its membership of FOBISSEA, ACAMIS, SISAC, CISSA and also takes part in the annual DCA
Games.
High quality coaching is offered to students to support them in reaching their full sporting
potential. The programme seeks to promote the fundamental characteristics of commitment, loyalty,
cooperation, leadership and an appreciation of the role and value of the individual within a team
framework.
The College recognises that teams and individuals contribute significantly to the development of
character and school spirit. Sportsmanship and fair play is an integral part of this experience. It
is expected that students, coaches, parents and supporters represent the College in a manner that
is respectful to others. It is the College’s responsibility to help develop and practice the highest
standards of courtesy, discipline and sportsmanship as both hosts and guests.
The College is a member of the following organisations:
CISSA, SISAC, ACAMIS, FOBISSEA and SSL
This membership provides opportunities for competitive sport against other schools. Each
organisation sets its own sporting seasons, rules and regulations on competitions. As local
opportunities for competitive sport are limited membership of these organisations is vital to
establishing a quality sports programme.
China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA)
CISSA is an organisation that provides over twenty Shanghai and surrounding
city international schools with a comprehensive sports programme for 12
and under and 14 and under, in four distinct seasons; touch rugby, football,
volleyball and basketball. Most teams will have a league-based tournament
with a game being scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday each week, culminating
in the “Cross River Event” at the end of the season.
Rugby and netball for Under 9 - Under 15 is catered for through the DCS convened Shanghai Junior
Division.
Shanghai International Schools Activities Conference (SISAC)
SISAC is an organisation that provides over 20 Shanghai and surrounding city
international schools with a comprehensive sports programme for 19 and under
in three distinct seasons for the sports of volleyball, basketball and football.
There are also other SISAC events offered throughout the year ranging from
netball and rugby to swimming. Teams will have a league-based tournament
with either one or several games a week culminating in the “Finals Weekend”
at the end of the season.
Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)
ACAMIS is an U19 sports conference providing end of season high quality
tournaments for Senior/Varsity teams in volleyball, basketball and football
against other major international schools from around the China and Mongolia
region. DCS is placed in the premier ACAMIS Division (Orange/Red groupings)
and competes against schools form the north, central and southern areas of
China.
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Federation of British International Schools in South East Asia (FOBISSEA)
FOBISSEA is an overseas conference providing high quality competition against
other major British international schools across South East Asia in a 3-day
competition involving 4 distinct sports.
U15 FOBISSEA (Nov/Dec) Athletics, Basketball, Football and Swimming
U13 FOBISSEA (March / April) Athletics, Basketball, Football and Swimming
Shanghai Swim League (SSL)
SSL is a sports conference specifically for swimming within Shanghai and
surrounding city international schools. Various swimming galas are held
throughout the year within and outside Shanghai.
As well as the above affiliated federations and their regular sporting provision,
the College also enters a number of invitational tournaments and events
throughout the year.
For further information and the DCS Seasonal Calendar, please go to the calendar
section on the College website under College Life. www.dulwich-shanghai.cn.
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Student Welfare
College Values
Our College values are a more specific embodiment of our Philosophy and Objectives statement and
allow us to define our aims in terms of student experience and development.
We aim to develop well-rounded young people who strive for excellence in all that they do and are
well equipped for future success through being:
Academically successful
• They are academically well-rounded, having an appreciation for world literature, science
and mathematics, and the Arts.
• They understand and use technology.
• They fulfil their academic potential.
Effective learners
• They are inquiring.
• They are risk takers.
• They are independent learners.
• They are critical thinkers.
• They embrace the concepts of lifelong learning.
Effective communicators
• They are able to express themselves confidently and appropriately through a variety of
media.
• They communicate in more than one language.
• They utilise technology.
Principle-centred members of society
• They show respect and accept responsibility for others and for their environment.
• They are generous and caring.
• They show humility.
• They challenge social injustice and inequity.
• They value and respect diversity.
• They believe that people can make a difference.
• They build and maintain ethical, trustworthy, productive, and resilient relationships.
◊ They have the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate with others whilst also having
the ability to manage conflict.
◊ They are socially aware through showing empathy towards individuals, groups, and
society.
Balanced individuals
• They are self-aware: possessing the ability to understand their own emotions and recognise
their impact. They have a clear sense of identity and self-esteem
• They exercise self- management: controlling their emotions and impulses and adapting to
changing circumstances, being resilient and staying physically healthy. They are effective
goal setters and have a clear sense of their future.
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All of our students have the right to:
1. Learn
2. Feel safe and happy
3. Be treated with respect and kindness
4. Freedom of expression and independent thought.
All of our students have a responsibility to:
1. Have input into their learning and aim to reach their full potential
2. Accept responsibility for their actions and property
3. Care for themselves, others, and the environment.
The College aims to provide a framework that ensures that systems, procedures, and policies are
in place to safeguard the welfare of students, thereby providing an environment in which each
individual student can maximize their potential in becoming a well-rounded young person who
strives for excellence and, in doing so, embraces the College Values.
Student Expectations
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Be interactive and proactive: learning is a two way process involving both teachers and
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Be positive and enthusiastic about your work and studies.
Be prepared for class; ensure that you have all the necessary books and equipment.
Enter the classroom quietly when you arrive and prepare yourself for the lesson to begin.
Do not enter areas prohibited to students without a teacher present.
Be punctual.
Make up missed work quickly after an absence; it is your duty to seek out the teacher or a
classmate and copy up all missed work.
Meet all internal subject deadlines and plan ahead.
Act on feedback from your teacher.
Review your work on a regular basis, rereading your notes and clarify any aspects of your
work you do not understand.
Take the initiative, ask questions and solve problems.
Be polite and respectful to your peers, staff and members of the wider community.
Engage and participate in all aspects of College life.
Respect and safeguard the property of the College, your peers and the surrounding
environment.
Be proactive when witnessing behaviour that goes against our College Values.
Do not bring any dangerous, illegal or offensive items or materials to school.
PSHCE – Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education
This is a key part of the curriculum. Students are generally taught in their tutor groups, by their
Form Tutor, though Heads of Years may vary the programme to facilitate visiting speakers or utilise
staff expertise to best effect. The main focus of the programme is to offer support and opportunities
to students in developing as personally and socially effective individuals. Career pathways, study
skills, personal and social development, and citizenship are core facets, and these develop as the
students progress through the College, addressing the issues most relevant to their age.
Tutor Groups
Each student will be placed in a Tutor Group for the academic year. Every morning the student
will meet their Form Tutor in their Form Room at which time attendance will be taken and the daily
bulletin will be read out. The Form Room will act as a base for the students as it will usually be the
teaching room of their Form Tutor. Their daily meeting time will allow them to speak to their Form
Tutor about any issues, academic or otherwise, that may concern them. Their Form Tutor will also
meet with them once a week on a Wednesday morning to deliver the PSHCE Programme.
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Drugs and Alcohol
As part of its PSHCE programme and the Science curriculum, the Senior School ensures that its
students have: a substantial knowledge of substances which are currently legal and illegal; an
understanding of the reasoning behind the banning of such substances; an understanding of the
risks associated with the use and abuse of such substances; the skill to distinguish between fact and
fiction; the ability to analyse data and comment critically on associated issues.
The objectives of the drug education programme are:
• To develop students’ understanding of the difference between controlled drugs and illegal
drugs
• To educate students on the effects of drugs and solvents on the mind and body
• To provide opportunities for students to practise the personal and social skills and acquire
the strategies needed to deal with situations involving drugs
• To promote the individual student’s self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth
• To explain the legal situation with regard to the use and misuse of drugs
• To provide students and parents with information about support agencies
• To inform students that the possession, trafficking, or taking of drugs is illegal and that any
student involved in any of the above on College premises or at a College function will be dealt
with in a particularly serious manner, the outcome likely to result in suspension or permanent
exclusion from the College
• To inform students that the College has the right to determine whether or not the police and/
or Embassy should be informed.
The College will consider any incident involving the consumption of illegal substances individually
and recognises that a variety of responses will be necessary to deal with such incidents.
The College will consider very carefully the implications of any action it may take. In any decisions
it makes, it will seek to comply with the law and to balance the interests of the student with the
interests of other members of the College.
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The College wishes to support parents as well as it can and will inform them if their child is
involved in any incident involving illegal substances.
Obtaining controlled drugs by any method other than by a doctor’s prescription is illegal;
drug trafficking and taking controlled drugs obtained illegally are criminal offences. The
College seeks to comply with the law and would encourage students and parents to also do
so.
Any member of staff who believes that a student is taking or dealing in illegal substances or
alcohol whilst on College premises, should report the matter immediately to the Head of
Senior School, who will investigate the allegation following procedures agreed upon.
Students should be encouraged to report immediately to a member of staff any matter(s)
concerning illegal substances.
Dulwich College Shanghai has zero tolerance to the selling, trading or ingesting of drugs on
College premises or at College functions. We consider the selling of or trading in drugs
a major violation of the Students’ Expectations and counter to our College Values. As this is
a punishable offence under Chinese law, any student found selling or trading drugs on
College premises or at College functions will be expelled from the College, or parents will be
asked to permanently withdraw them.
If a parent suspects that their child is endangering themselves through the use of legal or
illegal substances, they are encouraged to contact the College Guidance Counsellor or
Pastoral Team to ask for support and guidance in dealing with the issue.
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Tobacco
As part of its PSHCE programme and the Science curriculum, the Senior School ensures that its
students have a substantial knowledge of current medical opinion about the use of tobacco. The
objectives of the education provided are:
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To provide opportunities for students to practise personal and social skills and acquire the
strategies needed to deal with situations where they may be offered tobacco
To inform students of the College’s own position. Dulwich College Shanghai is a “No
Smoking” campus. For students, this includes all College functions, events and field trips.
To provide students and parents with information about support agencies.
Parents will be informed by the College if their child is involved in any incident involving tobacco.
Any student found to be in possession of tobacco, or to be smoking on College premises, at College
functions or events or on College field trips will be dealt with severely.
Anti-bullying
The College defines bullying as:
The systematic and/or extended negative treatment of one person or group towards another, either
verbally, physically or psychologically, with the intent to inflict harm or distress. A serious single
or small number of incidences may also be defined as such. Not all name-calling, not every push or
trip, not every incidence of hiding a student’s books is included within this heading.
Bullying may manifest itself in many ways and have a variety of negative effects on the victim.
Students may experience verbal, physical, and psychological aggression by individuals or by groups.
The victim’s problems are very real: they can feel alone and vulnerable; life at home can become
difficult with students experiencing tears, inability to concentrate on homework, and difficulty with
sleeping. Bullying can be experienced anywhere and at any time: between lessons when students
are unattended, in the corridors as students pass each other (even with many other students around),
in the dining hall, on College trips or even in lessons in front of the teacher.
Whilst our Student Expectations clearly identify appropriate behaviours for student interaction,
aspects of our PSHCE programme focus on dealing with bullying, and our teachers do their utmost
to ensure that the College remains a safe and nurturing environment for all members of the Dulwich
community, we recognise that an element of bullying is inevitable. Consequently, we take a very
strong approach to bullies and bullying.
Anti-violence
In every school environment, students exhibit physical behaviour in the classroom, on the playing
field, or while walking the corridors between lessons. While the College acknowledges and accepts
this behaviour is part of the maturation process for many youngsters, there is a limit to what is
deemed appropriate and what is deemed violent.
The College defines violence as: physical action against another member of the community with
the clear intention of inflicting harm or physical distress. Any act of violence will be treated very
seriously and will be dealt with accordingly.
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Absence
It is through regular attendance in all classes that students maximise their opportunities to realise
their potential in any given subject.
Our Aims
• To make attendance and punctuality a priority for all those associated with the school
including students, parents, faculty and staff
• To relate attendance issues directly to the College Values and academic performance
• To respond swiftly to lateness
• To provide support, advice and guidance to students and parents
• To develop a systematic approach to gathering and analysing attendance related data
• To identify students who are at risk of not fulfilling course requirements due to poor
attendance
• To further develop positive and consistent communication between home and school.
Unexcused Lateness
Any student who is late for lessons during the course of the day will have their name recorded by
the subject teacher. If unexcused lateness is repeated on three occasions within one term, the student
will receive a lunchtime detention. If lateness continues to be a problem, the subject teacher is to
alert the Form Tutor who will then contact the student’s parents.
Sanctions for Truancy
• Any student found to be skipping a class during the course of the school day will
automatically receive an in-school suspension.
• Parents will be contacted by phone or email.
• A formal letter will also be sent home that will be placed in the student’s file.
Music Instrument Tuition Programme Lessons
• The Music Teacher will write in the diary the time that the student left the Music lesson.
• The student must show this to the relevant teacher.
Absence due to holidays taken during term time
The teaching programmes that are in place seek to maximise the allocated lesson times. Consequently,
parents are advised when planning a holiday during term time, to give careful consideration to the
possible negative effect of such actions on their child’s learning.
When the decision to remove a student from school for a family holiday is taken, parents should
note that teachers are not required to provide additional work for the student, either during the
holiday or on their return to school. Furthermore, students are expected to complete all assignments
set in this period of time.
Students who reach a 10% absentee rate in any one subject
Once a student has missed 10% of classes in any one specific subject, the subject teacher will inform
the relevant Head of Department, who will discuss the matter with the Deputy Head of Senior
School, Academic. At this point, the student may be at risk of not fulfilling course requirements due
to absenteeism. The parents will then be called in to discuss the matter with the Deputy Head and
the subject teacher.
Students who reach a 10% absentee rate overall
Any student who has reached 10% absence overall will be required to meet with their parents and
the Head of Year. Continued non-attendance after this point will be handled by the Deputy Head of
Senior School, Pastoral.
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Leave for students for non-internal assessment related trips
Any student who has been identified as not meeting the expected academic standards will not
normally be allowed to take part in any non-internal assessment related trip unless approval is
given by the Head of Senior School.
Special Circumstances - Examination Years
The College recognises that education does not necessarily mean being in the classroom and that
trips and excursions are a valuable part of the learning process for a student at the College, the final
year of IB Diploma and IGCSE/GCSE examination courses are to be considered separately from
all other year groups in the Senior School. As such, the professional consideration of the teachers
needs to be taken into account when deciding whether or not a student should take part in a trip that
involves time off from normal timetabled lessons.
Due to the potential excessive loss of curriculum time, students may be counselled against committing
their time to too many activities such as the International Award, MUN, World Scholars Cup, and
ACAMIS/FOBISSEA sports teams.
Student Voice
It is vitally important that all students realise that taking an active part in the development of the
College is part of their educational life. We believe that:
• Effective implementation of change requires participation by and buy-in from all those
involved, students no less than teachers.
• Students have unique knowledge and perspectives that should help bring about effective
change for the better.
• Students’ views can help mobilise staff and parent opinion in favour of meaningful change.
• Constructivist learning, which is increasingly important in achieving academic excellence,
requires a more active student role in schooling.
The following roles provide students with the opportunity to express their views, learn how effective
decision-making is carried out, and play an important role in making improvements at DCS.
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House Captains
Each of the Houses in the Senior School will have two House Captains and two Deputy House
Captains.
House Captains
Each House is to have a male and female House Captain. Nominations are made to the House
Leader and an election process involving all members of the respective Houses in Years 10 to 13 is
used to elect the House Captains for each House. The House Leader coordinates this process.
Proviso: The House Captain must be in Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12 at the time of election.
House Captains hold their position for the academic year. This means they are appointed at the
beginning of Term 1, and hold their position until the end of Term 3.
Duties of the House Captain
The House Captain is expected to:
• Work closely with the House Leader to ensure that the students of the House are adequately
prepared for competitions or events
• Encourage House spirit
• Lead the students of the House by encouraging excellence, collaboration and fair play
• Call House meetings as necessary
• Delegate duties as appropriate
• Maintain the House Notice Board
• Be a member of the House Committee.
Note:
Should a House Captain leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the House Leader, then
a replacement House Captain will be elected.
Deputy House Captains
Each House is to have a male and female Deputy House Captain. Nominations are made to the
House Leader and an election process involving all members of the respective House in Years 7 to
9 is used to elect the Deputy House Captains for each house. The House Leader coordinates this
process.
Proviso: A Deputy House Captain must be in Year 9 at the time of election.
Deputy House Captains hold their position for the academic year. This means they are appointed at
the beginning of Term 1, and hold their position until the end of Term 3.
Tutor Group Representatives
Each Tutor Group in the Senior School will have an elected Tutor Group Representative.
Duties of the Tutor Group Representative
The Tutor Group Representative is expected to:
• Be a member of the appropriate Prefect Portfolio Committees (two)
• Attend all meetings and feedback to their Tutor Group and Year Group on all discussions
and decisions
• Complete assigned tasks and/or responsibilities as required
• Show sound moral and ethical qualities while serving in the role
• Lead the students of the Tutor Group and Year Group by encouraging excellence,
collaboration, and participation in initiatives or events
• Delegate tasks where appropriate
• Maintain the Tutor Group Notice Board.
Note:
Should a Tutor Group Representative leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the Form
Tutor, then a replacement Tutor Group Representative is elected.
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Prefects
Head Boy and Head Girl
The Head Boy and Head Girl are the College student leaders . These important positions are appointed
by the Headmaster following a formal application and interview process. The Head Boy and Head
Girl act as student representatives of the College at public occasions. It is the responsibility of the
Head Boy and Head Girl to lead the Prefects, overseeing all aspects of the Prefect-led portfolios and
ensuring that links are maintained throughout the College. The Head Boy and Head Girl co-chair
the Prefect Committee.
Prefects
Senior School students who display a high level of responsibility and play an active role in the life
of the school are invited to apply to become School Prefects. The position of School Prefect is one of
both responsibility and privilege. There is a formal application process and shortlisted candidates
will be interviewed. Prefects including the Head Boy and Girl will be appointed in Year 12. Year 10
students are appointed to Deputy Prefect Roles.
Prefect responsibilities include:
• Providing a role model for other students in the school
• Addressing issues and concerns relative to their portfolio
• Showing guests and visitors around the school
• Representing the school student body on official occasions
• Helping out at important functions and school events
• Assisting staff in the supervision of DCS students.
Prefects are appointed during the first half of Term 1 in Year 12 and hold office until the half-term
break of Term 1 in Year 13.
Deputy Prefects are appointed during the first half of Term 1 in Year 10 and hold office until the
half-term break of Term 1 in Year 11.
Portfolios
A total of 18 Prefects support the Head Boy and Head Girl in the leadership of the students of the
Senior School (two per portfolio). In addition, there are nine Deputy Prefects (one per portfolio).
The nine portfolios in addition to the Head Boy and Head Girl are:
Social, Welfare, Academic, Technology, Service, Creative, Environment, Internationalism and Sport.
Note:
Should a Prefect leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of staff or the Head Boy or Head
Girl, then a replacement Prefect is appointed.
The Head of Senior School and one or more of the Deputy Heads of Senior School attend the Prefect
Meetings as ex officio members to provide guidance on committee procedures and offer general
support.
Service Committee
Each Tutor Group is to provide (up to) two students to the Year Group Service Committee. One
student from each Year Group Service Committee is to be elected as Chair and a second as Secretary.
The Chair and Secretary of each Year Group Service Committee sit on the Senior School Service
Committee along with the Service Prefects.
The Service Committee is co-chaired by the Service Prefects, with a Secretary and a Treasurer elected
to annual positions.
The CAS Coordinator sits on the committee as an ex officio member.
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Nutrition Committee
The Nutrition Committee consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior School, and Senior School
staff and students as well as parents of children from all three schools. The Nutrition Committee
offers staff, students and parents a chance to feedback directly to the Manager of Sodexo any
concerns, suggestions or criticisms that they have.
When a meeting is called, the Welfare Prefects attend.
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Partnering with Parents
The College believes that parents play a crucial part in supporting good behaviour in school and
welcomes and values their support in setting high expectations. The following expectations will
help parents in their efforts to best support their child’s development in the Senior School.
Safe Surroundings
Parents are asked to:
• Be safe and considerate to others when dropping off/picking up students.
• Share lifts when possible.
• Not obstruct the entrance/exit by stopping in zoned areas or abuse any other parking
restrictions around the College.
Failure to follow this advice may lead to a serious accident.
Pastoral Environment
• Ensure that their child understands the standards of behaviour expected of them.
• Always report any concerns about their child’s well-being and work cooperatively
with the class teacher to resolve matters satisfactorily.
• Encourage excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Not organise family holidays during term time.
• Provide a suitable distraction-free environment for homework to be completed on time.
• Ensure that home routines support school life by ensuring that their child adopts appropriate
sleep habits.
• Ensure that their child engages in age-appropriate activities in the evenings and at weekends.
Ensure that their child understands the seriousness of downloading inappropriate materials
from the computer facilities in the College and counsel him/her that this could lead to the
loss of his/her place at the College.
• Be aware of their child’s computer networking at home and ensure that their child understands
the seriousness of cyber bullying and inappropriate behaviour.
Academic Environment
• Observe progress as detailed in their child’s Report and let the Form Tutor know of any
concerns or suggestions you may have.
• Make themselves aware of the meaning of the assessment criteria, curriculum requirements
and option choices where appropriate. Ask teachers to explain if necessary.
• Always attend key presentations with their child so that they feel supported by their parent’s
involvement.
• Attend the frequent opportunities to meet with the University Careers Guidance Counsellors
to help plan their child’s future.
• Show a particular interest in their child’s development by asking about their work in all
subjects.
A copy of our Parent Charter is available on the College Website.
Security
Everyone, except for students in uniform, coming on to the College grounds is required to wear an
official security card. These cards have photos of each individual printed on them and are issued to
new families as part of the admissions process. Visitors without security cards may need to provide
photo identification, such as a driver’s licence, passport, or a Chinese residency document, to the
guards to gain entrance. The photo identification documents will be kept securely by the guards for
the duration of the visit and returned when the visitor leaves the site.
For any questions regarding security cards, please contact joanne.brooke@dulwich-shanghai.
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Library services for parents
The Senior School Library attempts to cater to the needs of the entire Dulwich community, and
parents are warmly encouraged to register there and borrow books.
Parent Forums
Forums are positioned throughout the year to address perennial topics such as “How to Make the
Right IGCSE Option Choices” or “Being a Teen in Shanghai”. Other forums will be set up as needs
arise.
Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Programmes
In order to provide support for the parent body the College runs STEP (Systematic Training for
Effective Parenting Programs) in each of the schools. (http://www.ciccparenting.org/StepPrograms.
aspx#3)
• Early Childhood STEP – for parents of children under six,
• STEP: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting – for parents of children six to twelve
years of age.
• STEP/Teen – for parents of children 13-19 years of age.
All versions of the programme teach positive approaches to understanding and raising children.
The STEP approaches include appreciating that children’s behaviours are motivated by a variety of
goals, that encouragement for children becoming the best that they can be is extremely important,
and that family councils for making decisions for and with children are highly valued.
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FoD
Friends of Dulwich (FoD) is a volunteer parent organisation that provides a focal point for the school
community. It serves as a fund raising vehicle for agreed charities, in addition to fund raising for
selected school community events and projects.
Through class representatives they facilitate the communication between class teachers and parents
in relation to volunteers for classroom or special events. The class representatives also facilitate the
social interaction among families in the school community. All parents are automatically members.
Activities include Parent-Teacher Socials, Daddy-Daughter Dance, Father-Son sporting events,
The Winter Fair, The International Food Fair, Teacher appreciation activities, Health and Nutrition
Committee, Scholastic Books, Farmers markets, flea markets. In addition FoD collaborates with the
school to support productions and assist with sporting events. Monthly Coffee Mornings feature
guest speakers and vendors.
The FoD weekly newsletter provides up to date information on upcoming activities as well as a
link to the College local events board and community forum, on the College website, which allows
parents an opportunity to exchange information.
FoD offers support for new families to assist them in having a smooth transition to both DCS and
Shanghai.
The FoD committee meets monthly. If parents are interested in getting more involved or have any
questions they should email [email protected].
Committees and Working Parties
The College is committed to working in partnership with the parent body to foster a sense of
community spirit. It recognises that input from representative samples of parents alongside that
of students and staff on key issues will help to ensure that communication is open and transparent
and that decisions have been made following due stakeholder representation. To this end interested
parents may be invited to join College working parties or committees as appropriate and upon
approval of the Headmaster.
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Health and Safety
Air Quality
Rationale:
Based on research, experts on air quality strongly suggest schools take precautions to protect the
safety of children on days when the quality of air is poor. The air quality in Shanghai fluctuates but
there are clearly days when the air conditions are poor enough to put students at risk. Air quality
is monitored on a daily basis and the figure posted throughout the College. Decisions on whether
activities will be affected are then taken based on the following table:
Dulwich College Shanghai Air Quality Response Plan:
API
0-50
51-100
Air Quality Description
Excellent
Good
Grade
1
2
Color
Green
Green
101-150
Slight pollution
3A
Yellow
151-200
Light pollution
3B
Orange
201-250
Moderate pollution
4A
Orange
251-300
Moderate-heavy
pollution
4B
Red
> 300
Heavy pollution
5
Purple
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Measure to be Taken
Daily activities not affected
Daily activities not affected
Daily activities not affected. Students with
respiratory problems can, with parent permission,
be ‘excluded’ from active participation in PE and/
or remain indoors during break. Teachers report
any signs of respiratory unwellness in students to
the nurse immediately.
Daily activities not affected. Students with
respiratory problems can, with parent permission,
be ‘excluded’ from active participation in PE and/
or remain indoors during break. Teachers report
any signs of respiratory unwellness in students to
the nurse immediately.
1) All PE lessons will be modified and carried out
indoors.
2) Older students will be allowed outside to play
during breaks but will not undertake strenuous
activities. These students will also have the option
of staying indoors, especially students with
respiratory problems.
3) All CCAs will be modified so that students do
not partake in strenuous activity.
4) Any DCS outdoor community event will be
modified.
5) Teachers report any signs of respiratory
unwellness in students to the nurse immediately.
6) Outdoor DCS sport school based activities held
in Shanghai will be modified.
1) All PE lessons will be modified and carried out
indoors.
2) Students will remain indoors during break time
in line with the inclement weather procedures.
3) All field trips that involve any sort of physical
activity will be postponed.
4) All outdoor CCAs will be cancelled.
5) Any DCS outdoor community event will be
cancelled.
6) Teachers report any signs of respiratory
unwellness in students to the nurse immediately
First Aid and Medical Care
The Main Campus Clinic is situated in room 1142 near the Main College Reception.
The College has a contract with International SOS to provide a medical consultancy service and
there are also four registered nurses. The nurses are bilingual and are trained to provide emergency
first aid and primary nursing care in accordance with relevant local laws. They will also assist with
transfer and referral to appropriate outside clinics for anything more complicated. The College also
has 24-hour access to the International SOS Expatriate Physician and Alarm Centre Network.
Any student who falls ill during the day and has been instructed to go home by the Nurse will
present the Nurse Referral Form to the Senior School Office. The Office will contact the student’s
parents to gain permission for their early departure. Students may not carry any form of medication
with them at the College. Authorised medicines must be handed to the school nurse who will be
responsible for the storage and administration.
Fire Drill Policy
The Fire Drill policy is displayed on all of the classroom walls. In the event of a fire alarm, children
are escorted from their classrooms or play areas by their teachers to the central assembly point at the
front of the College where registers are taken. There are regular fire drills each term.
Closure of School Procedures
On some occasions, it may be necessary to close or cancel school. The following procedures will be
followed whenever it is necessary to cancel or close school due to inclement weather, fire, important
Government events, etc. The health and safety of students shall be the primary consideration in all
decisions or actions taken at times of inclement weather or other emergencies.
Prior to the school day
• In the case of important Government events, such as the APEC convention, the College is
usually given prior warning via the Education Commission.
• The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via an SMS message and a
message will also be placed on the College website.
Procedures for closing school while in session
If an emergency necessitates the closure of the College during school hours, the subsequent guidelines
will be followed:
• The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via an SMS message,
and a message will be placed on the College website.
• At all times when the College buildings must be evacuated, all students and staff will
exit the buildings in an orderly fashion as rehearsed. Students will be kept at the designated
meeting place or other suitable location until parents can arrange to pick them up.
• Senior School Students who walk or bike to school will be dismissed within 30 minutes
of the time that school closure is announced, as long as it is safe to do so. This will only be
done after ensuring that all parents have been notified. The Headmaster will inform
teachers when students may be released.
• The Headmaster will determine whether school buses are able to run. If deemed safe,
students will be dismissed to their buses. All other students will remain at school under
teacher supervision until a parent or nominated guardian arrives to take them home.
Delayed Closing of School
If conditions exist that make it unsafe for students to travel home on foot (severe weather, civil
disturbances, etc.) students will remain at school under teacher supervision. When travel on foot has
been deemed safe, the school will be closed and the students sent home following the procedures
listed above.
Parental Decisions
Although the College will take every precaution to ensure the safety of all students during an
emergency, there may be times when parents would prefer to collect their children earlier. If they
choose to do this, parents must inform the Junior School Office to ensure that all students are
accounted for. During a typhoon, it may be unsafe to travel. As such, parents are encouraged to wait
until the severe conditions abate before coming to the College.
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Communication
Parents are encouraged to contact the school by email whenever they have a concern or query. For
student-specific communications, the first point of contact is the Form Tutor. A subject-specific
matter should be sent to the subject teacher and more general items are usually best dealt with by
contacting the relevant Deputy Head or Head of Senior School. Parents should expect emails to be
acknowledged within 48 hours.
Where to go for the latest information:
Newsletter/College Magazine
The College produces a weekly newsletter for each school every Friday
during term-time. Parents are emailed the Newsletter directly via the
College website. The weekly Newsletter, along with past Newsletters, are
also available on the website.
The Newsletter contains key dates for the forthcoming week along with a link
to the full Parent Calendar. College news can be found at the top, followed
by a round up of the individual school news for the week. Links to the other
schools Newsletters, lunch menus and news items are also included.
The College magazine is produced three times per year and
published at the end of each term. It contains College news,
stories, photos and more in-depth features from each of
the three schools. A hardcopy magazine is sent home with
students at the end of each term. Extra copies are available
in the Main College Reception area and is also available to
download via the College website in PDF format.
Website
The College has its own website where information, including the calendar,
is accessible. The website has information relating to College activities and
descriptions of the individual schools. There is also a media section where
regular news items are posted.
SMS System
The College has an SMS system in place for event reminders and to
communicate with parents in the event of an issue or crisis whereby rapid
communication is of the utmost importance.
For example, if an important announcement regarding an unexpected closure of the College takes
place, the College will send an SMS message notification to the mobile phone number that parents
have provided advising them to review the website for further details. Parents are asked to let the
school Offices know of any changes in contact details so that they can ensure parents receive all
messages from the College.
Yearbook
The College produces an annual Yearbook at the end
of every school year as a keepsake for the students and
staff. It is an optional purchase through the Dulwich
College Shop at the Main College Reception.
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School Calendar
The College uses an online calendar system. This allows parents, students and staff to be able to subscribe
to school events via iCal, or RSS feeds. Apple iPhone users are also able to subscribe. The parent calendar is
broken down into the following event categories:
• DUCKS Events
• JS Events
• SS Events
• Performing Arts Events
• Sports Events
• University Guidance Events
This allows parents and staff the ability to subscribe to event information relevant to them. Subscription
links can be found on the calendar section of the College website.
Sports Events Subscription
University Events Subscription
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Dulwich College Shanghai
SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2013-‐‑2014
Month
M
T
W
5
Aug 12
19
26
6
13
20
27
2
9
16
23
30
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan 2014
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun 7
14
21
28
Th
1
8
15
22
29
F
2
9
16
23
30
Sat
3
10
17
24
31
Sun
4
11
18
25
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
2
9
16
23
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
28th March-4th April: Spring Break (5th April Tomb Sweeping Day)
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
31
4
11
18
25
1st May: May Day Holiday
2
9
16
23
30
3
10
17
24
4
11
18
25
5
12
19
26
6
13
20
27
7
14
21
28
1
8
15
22
29
Event
20th August: New Families Orientation Day (including all Y7 and Y12 Students)
21st August: First Day of School - Term 1
19th September: Mid-Autumn Festival
30th September - 4th October: October National Holidays
7th to 8th November: November Break/Staff PD Day- No Students
16th December-3rd January: Winter Holidays
6th January: First Day of Term 2
30th January-7th February: Chinese New Year Holidays (CNY Day 31st January )
28th March: Staff PD Day- No Students
7th April: First Day of Term 3
2nd June: Dragon Boat Festival
20th June: Last day of School
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