dulwich college shanghai senior school welcome booklet 2013-14

Welcome to Dulwich College ShanghaiSenior School

2013-2014

preparing for the world


Contents

Welcome from the College Headmaster 3Welcome from the Head of Senior School 4Staff Information 5Uniform and Equipment 10School Routines 15Curriculum 19Additional Support 23Assessment and Reporting 24Homework 27Holistic Opportunities 29Student Welfare 37Partnering with Parents 45Health and Safety 48Communication 50Calendar 54

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`Welcome from the College HeadmasterWelcome 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 well-rounded 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 FriendHeadmaster


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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 highly-regarded 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 TeamHead 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 316Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic: Mr. Damian Gray (Aus) [email protected] ext 175

Senior School Form TutorsTo contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected]

Tutor Group Form Tutor Tutor Group Form TutorHead of Year 7 Mr. Ian Parry (UK) Head of Year 8 Ms. Kathryn Barnard (UK)Year 7LD Ms. Linzi Dunsmore (UK) Year 8MD Mr. Michael Dunsmore (UK)Year 7HO Ms. Susan Hobkinson (UK) Year 8AH Ms. Anna Haraszti (HU)Year 7HU Ms. Sarah Huffman (US) Year 8DK Mrs. Donna Kane (UK)Year 7DL Ms. Diana Liu (PRC) Year 8MP Mr. Matthew Pearson (UK)Year 7GP Dr. Graham Pyper (UK) Year 8MT Ms. Maria Tsikkinis (CY)Head of Year 9 Mr. Anthony Reich (UK) Head of Year 10 Mr. James King (UK)Year 9CC Ms. Clare Conway (UK) Year 10PF Mrs. Petra Fairweather (AUS)Year 9EG Ms. Emma Geraghty (UK) Year 10AK Mr. Adam Knowles (UK)Year 9KM Ms. Karen McWilliam (UK) Year 10LM Mrs. Louise McHugh (UK)Year 9CP Mr. Chris Paine (UK) Year 10DS Ms. Daniela Salvador (EC)Year 9CR Ms. Charlotte Ruiz (UK) Year 10CT Mr. Christophe Truglio (FR)Head of Year 11 Ms. Stephanie Grafe (DE) Head of Year 12 Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)Year 11RB Ms. Rosanne Blundell (AUS) Year 12AC Mr. Andy Clapperton (UK)Year 11DB Mr. Dorian Brown (UK) Year 12AM Mrs. Alex Murphy (UK)Year 11NG Ms. Nicole Glisson (AUS) Year 12CR Ms. Chloe Robson (UK)Year 11BH Mr. Bryn Hughes (UK) Year 12AS Mr. Andrew Stooke (UK) Year 11JM Mr. James Mao (UK) Year 12SS Ms. Shelley Swain (UK)

Head of Year 13 Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)Year 13PA Dr. Parvathy Anantnarayan (US)Year 13LE Ms. Lynda Evans (UK)Year 13JG Ms. Janelle Garrett (US)Year 13SS Ms. Shelley Swift (UK)Year 13CV Mrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK)

Senior School Administrative StaffTo contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected] or telephone 58999910 and use the extension numbers below.

Name Area of Responsibility Extension NumberMs. Ronnie Xiang (PRC) Senior School Office 513Ms. Rosalie Zhou (PRC) Senior School Office 167


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Senior School Department ContactsTo contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected]

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)Ms. Shelley Swift (UK) CAS Coordinator

Drama DepartmentMr. Ashleigh Huxtable (AUS) Head of DramaMs. Nicole Glisson (AUS) Teacher of Drama Mr. Jake Eades (UK) Teacher of Music and Drama

EAL TeachersMr. Martin Kindness (UK) English as an Additional Language (EAL) CoordinatorMs. Petra Fairweather (AUS) Teacher of EAL and Business Studies

Economics and Business Studies DepartmentMrs. Elizabeth Robertson (UK) Head of Economics and Business Studies Mr. Paul Murphy (UK) Teacher of Economics and HistoryMrs. Petra Fairweather (AUS) Teacher of EAL and Business StudiesMr. Damian Gray (AUS) Deputy Head - Academic and Teacher of Economics and

Business StudiesMr. Paul Murphy (UK) Teacher of Business Studies and Economics

English DepartmentMr. Peter Ubly (UK) Head of EnglishMr. David Sharples (UK) Assistant Head of EnglishDr. Parvathy Anantnarayan (US) Teacher of EnglishMs. Sarah Huffman (US) Teacher of English Ms. Karen McWilliam (UK) Teacher of English Mr. Matthew Pearson (US) Teacher of English and HistoryMr. Anthony Reich (UK) Teacher of English, Head of Film and Head of Year 9Mrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK) Teacher of English

Film DepartmentMr. Anthony Reich (UK) Head of Film, Head of Year 9 and Teacher of English

Geography DepartmentMrs. Louise McHugh (UK) Head of Geography Mr. Dorian Brown (UK) Teacher of Geography Ms. Sue Hobkinson (UK) Teacher of Geography, CCA and House Coordinator

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Senior School Department Contacts To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected]

History DepartmentMr. Stephen Johnson (US) Head of History and Head of ToKMs. Janelle Garrett (US) Teacher of Spanish and HistoryMr. Ian McHugh (UK) Teacher of History Mr. Aaron King (UK) Deputy Head - Pastoral and Teacher of ToK and HistoryMr. Matthew Pearson (US) Teacher of History and EnglishMrs. Michele Watson (AUS) Teacher of History, ToK and DP Coordinator

Learning Support DepartmentMr. Mark Pearce (UK) Teacher of Learning Support

LibraryMr. Dean Faught (AUS) LibrarianMirror Xu (PRC) Assistant LibrarianTo be appointed Assistant Librarian

Mandarin DepartmentMs. Annie Wang (PRC) Head of MandarinMs. Diana Liu (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Rachel Zhang (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Ashley Fan (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Lei Yang (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Lisa Zhang (PRC) Teacher of MandarinElsie Yao (PRC)

Mathematics DepartmentMrs. Julie Thomas (UK) Head of MathematicsMs. Lynda Evans (UK) Assistant Head of MathematicsMr. Michael Dunsmore (UK) Teacher of MathematicsMr. Stuart Hanlon (NZ) Teacher of PE and MathematicsMs. Anna Haraszti (HU) Teacher of MathematicsMr. Adam Knowles (UK) Teacher of MathematicsMr. James Mao (UK) Teacher of Mathematics and Examinations CoordinatorDr. Graham Pyper (UK) Teacher of Mathematics

Music DepartmentMr. Matthew Goss (AUS) Director of MusicMs. Stephanie Grafe (DE) Teacher of Music and Head of Year 11Mr. Jake Eades (UK) Teacher of Music and DramaMs. Corrie Gao (PRC) Administrative Assistant for Music Department


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Senior School Department ContactsTo contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected] Foreign Language (MFL) DepartmentMr. Andy Clapperton (UK) Head of MFL and Teacher of Spanish and FrenchMs. Janelle Garrett (US) Teacher of Spanish and HistoryMrs. Donna Kane (UK) Teacher of French and SpanishMs. Daniela Salvador (EC) Teacher of SpanishMr. Christophe Truglio (FR) Teacher of French, Spanish and ToKMs Gordana Miletic (DE) Teacher of German

Physical Education DepartmentMr. Jamie Gerrard (UK) Head of PEMr. Jamie King (UK) Teacher of PE and Head of Year 10Mrs. Sue Thompsett (UK) Teacher of PE and Head of NetballMr. Stuart Hanlon (NZ) Teacher of PE and MathematicsMr. Elliot Scrivener (NZ) Teacher of PE Ms. Ellenie Coughlan (AUS) Head of Junior School PEMs. Win Ge (PRC) Aquatics Coordinator

Psychology DepartmentMs. Shelley Swift (UK) Head of Psychology and CAS CoordinatorMrs. Alex Murphy (UK) Teacher of Chemistry and Psychology

Science DepartmentMr. Nico Van De Casteele (BE) Head of Science and Teacher of ChemistryMr. Chris Paine (UK) Teacher of Biology and Assistant Head of ScienceMs. Kathryn Barnard (UK) Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 8Mr. Ian Parry (UK) Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 7Mrs. Chloe Robson (UK) Teacher of ESS and BiologyMs. Rosanne Blundell (AUS) Teacher of ChemistryMs. Linzi Dunsmore (UK) Teacher of ChemistryMrs. Alex Murphy (UK) Teacher of Chemistry and PsychologyMr. Bryn Hughes (UK) Teacher of PhysicsMs. Emma Geraghty (UK) Teacher of PhysicsMs. Maria Tsikkinis (CY) Teacher of PhysicsMr. Jim Xie (PRC) Science TechnicianMs. Emma Tan (PRC) Science Assistant

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Ms. Wang Jing (PRC) Science AssistantTheory of Knowledge (ToK) DepartmentMr. Stephen Johnson (US) Head of ToK and Head of HistoryMr. Aaron King (UK) Deputy Head - Pastoral and Teacher of ToK and HistoryMr. Ian McHugh (UK) Teacher of ToK and HistoryMr. Christophe Truglio (FR) Teacher of ToK, French and SpanishMrs. Michele Watson (AUS) Teacher of ToK and History, DP Coordinator

University Guidance Counselling DepartmentMr. John Macrow (UK) Careers and University Guidance CounsellorMs. Victoria Lidzbarski (US) Careers and University Guidance CounsellorMs. Julia Ju (PRC) University Guidance Admin Assistant

Visual Arts and Graphic Design DepartmentMr. Andrew Stooke (UK) Head of Visual Arts and Graphic DesignMs. Clare Conway (UK) Teacher of ArtMs. Charlotte Ruiz (UK) Teacher of Art and Graphic DesignMrs. Shelley Swain (UK) Teacher of Art and Graphic DesignMs. Joyce Huang (PRC) Art Assistant

1:1 Laptop ProgrammeMr. Neil Stephens (UK) ICT Integrator and 1:1 Laptop Coordinator

College ContactsTo contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected] or telephone 58999910 and use the extension numbers below.

Name Area of Responsibility Extension NumberMrs. Lorna Wilson (UK) Business Administration 252Mr. Stephen Buckland (UK) College IT Systems 115Mr. Graham Lyons (UK) College Sport 503Ms. Stella Shi (PRC) College Bus Service 602Ms. Irene Hu (PRC) College Catering and Security Passes 222

Senior School Department Contacts To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected]


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School LifeUniform and EquipmentThe 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 Boys Years 7 - 11 Summer UniformWhite short-sleeved shirt White short-sleeved shirt Grey skirt Grey shorts or trousersEgyptian cotton cardigan Egyptian cotton sweaterGrey knee socks Grey socksSchool tie School tie Formal black leather shoes Formal black leather shoes

Girls Years 7-11 Formal Uniform Boys Years 7 - 11 Formal UniformWhite long-sleeved shirt White long-sleeved shirt Checked skirt Grey trousersCollege Blazer College BlazerGrey knee socks or tights Grey socksSchool tie School tie Formal black leather shoes Formal black leather shoes

Girls Years 7-11 Winter Uniform Boys Years 7 - 11 Winter UniformWhite long-sleeved shirt White long-sleeved shirt Checked skirt or Grey Trousers Grey trousersEgyption merino cardigan Egyption merino sweaterGrey knee socks or tights Grey socksSchool tie School tie Formal black leather shoes Formal black leather shoes

PE Uniform School PE Shirt and ShortsTrainers (students should have a pair of trainers reserved for PE)College track suit - optional but recommended for winterAppropriate swimwear for aquatic activities

House CompetitionsHouse PE Kit

Please see uniform graphics on pages 12 and 13.

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IB Dress CodeClothing 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 IB Boys Daily UniformLong 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

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

Plain black full-length formal trousers or knee-length plain black formal skirt

Plain formal black trousers

Formal black leather shoes (heels no higher than 5cm)

Formal black leather shoes

Tights if worn, should be plain black or flesh-coloured

Dark formal socks

Optional Items: Optional Items:School tie (ties must be worn correctly with top button fastened)

School tie (ties must be worn correctly with top button fastened)

Plain black v-neck pullover or plain black cardigan

Plain black v-neck pullover or plain black cardigan

Plain black formal or suit jacket to match the trousers or skirt

Plain black formal or suit jacket to match the trousers

IB Girls Formal Uniform IB Boys Formal UniformAs above except: As above except:White shirts only, with the school tie White shirts only, with the school tiePlain black formal or suit jacket to match the trousers or skirt

Plain black formal or suit jacket to match the trousers

Black pullovers may be worn but not instead of the jacket

Black pullovers may be worn but not instead of the jacket

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• 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

Boys Uniform

SUMMER WINTERPE summer top

PE summer shorts

PE winter top

PE winter trousers

Checked skirt

Grey knee-high socksor Grey tights

Blazer

Formal Uniform

Daily

SUMMER

Grey skirt

Grey knee-high socks

PE

White short-sleeved shirt

SENIOR SCHOOL (Years 7 to 11) GIRLS

Merino Cardigan

Checked skirt Grey trousers

Tie

WINTERWhite long-sleeved shirt Tie

White long-sleeved shirt Tie

Cotton cardigan

OR

Grey tights or Grey knee-high socks

Red school bagSchool cap Scarf

OptionalSchool hat

Grey short socks

Black leather shoes Black leather shoes

Black leather shoes

Trainers Trainers

White ankle socks White ankle socks

Grey trousers

OR

Grey short socks

Daily

SUMMER

SUMMERWINTER

PE summer top

PE summer shorts

Red school bag School cap Scarf

PE winter top

PE winter trousers

Grey shorts

Grey short socks

PE

White short-sleeved shirt

Tie

Cotton sweater

SENIOR SCHOOL (Years 7 to 11) BOYS

Merino sweater

Grey trousers

Grey short socks

White long-sleeved shirt Tie

Grey trousers

Grey short socks

Blazer

Formal Uniform

WINTERWhite long-sleeved shirtTie

OR Grey trousers

Optional

School hat

Black leather shoes

Black leather shoes

Black leather shoes

White ankle socks White ankle socksTrainers Trainers

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House Kits

What Should Students Bring to School?Basic equipment is listed below, although individual subjects might require other materials.

General• Blue, black and red pens • Pencils• Pencil sharpener • Eraser• Ruler • Coloured pencils• Glue stick • Scissors – blunt nose• Pencil case • 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

SecurityStaff 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.

HOUSE KIT (Years 1 to 13)

Howard Wing Shackleton Anand


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Lockers and the Safe Deposit AreaEach 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.

TechnologyTechnology 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 Day8.15am - 8.25am: Registration 8.30am - 9.25am: Period 19.25am - 10.20am: Period 2 10.20am - 10.50am: Break10.50am - 11.45am: Period 311.45am - 12.40pm: Period 4 12.40pm – 1.40pm: Lunch1.40pm – 2.35pm: Period 52.35pm - 3.30pm: Period 6

Daily ProcedureThe 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.

AbsenceIf 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.

CateringThe 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:• An Asian and Western Set menu• An “A la Carte” counter: daily specials such as carving, show cooking…• A“Grab and Go” Counter: Pre-packed healthy food (sandwiches, salads…) and drink• 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 SystemTo 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 dayIf 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].

BicyclesIt 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 BicyclesOnly 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 ArrangementsThe 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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CurriculumThe 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 contextYears 10 and 11 IGCSE/GCSE coursesYears 12 and 13 IB Diploma Programme

The IGCSE/GCSE and IB Diploma Options Guides are updated every year during Term 1.

Years 7 to 9The 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 9English 8 8 8EAL (only selected students instead of English as a first language) 8 8 8Mathematics 7 7 7Science 7 7 7Mandarin 7 7 7Spanish or French 5 5 5EAL (only selected students instead of French or Spanish) 5 5 5Geography 4 4 4History 4 4 4Art and Graphic Design 5 5 5Music 3 3 3Drama 3 3 3Physical Education 5 5 5PSHCE 2 2 2Total 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:

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.

Group 1English

Group 2Languages

Group 3Humanities

Group 4Science

Group 5 Mathematics

Group 6Creative Arts

English Language &

LiteratureEnglish

LanguageEnglish as a Second

Language*

First Language Chinese

Second Language

French

Mandarin

Spanish

Beginner Spanish

Chinese Literature

Business Studies

EconomicsGeography

History

BiologyChemistry

Physics

Mathematics Art & DesignGraphic DesignDramaMusic

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.

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.

Group 1 Studies in

Language and Literature

Group 2Language

Acquisition

Group 3Individuals &

Societies

Group 4Experimental

Sciences

Group 5 Maths and Computer

Science

Group 6The Arts

HL/SL English Language and

LiteratureHL/SL English

LiteratureHL/SL Chinese Language and

Literature HL/SL Chinese

Literature School

Supported Self Taught SL

Languages

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 HistoryHL/SL

Psychology

HL/SL Biology HL/SL

ChemistryHL/SL Physics

SL Environmental

Systems and Societes

HL Mathematics

SL Mathematics

SL Mathematical

Studies

Theatre Arts HL/SL

Visual Arts HL/SLMusic HL/SLFilm

HL/SL


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The Senior School LibraryThe 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 ObjectivesThe 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 HomeHome 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 ActivitiesThe 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 GuidanceThe 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 SupportThe 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 cross-curricular 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 CounsellorThe 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

AssessmentAssessment 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 TechniquesStudents 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

ReportingTeachers 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 HonestyDefinitionAcademic 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.

RationaleWe 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, audio-visual 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:

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.

Investigations Interviews Simple experiments Essay writing Research Public library visit Drafting Report writing Reading Designing Revision Making a model Drawing Word processing Desktop publishing Projects Effective preparation Learning vocabulary Preparing a Presentation Collating and organising notes Practising questions Reinforcing work Watching a television programme Planning an investigationComposing music or poetry Solving problems Practising skills Answering questions Interviews Group or Pair Assignments Engaging in an online activity Role play preparation


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Homework SupportThe 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 DiaryAll 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 ChallengeThe Senior School CCA programme forms an important part of the Dulwich Challenge:

Selection of ActivitiesA 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.

Level Dulwich Challenge Dulwich Challenge Extra Dulwich Challenge EliteDescription All students are expected

to achieve the Dulwich Challenge. Students will earn this achievement through active participation in regular school activities

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

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.

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.

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.

In addition to the requirements for the Dulwich Challenge Extra, students lead, create, excel or inspire in the Activity or House programme.

Adventure Students must complete their Year Group trip during China Week in Spetember.

Students participate in at least one further adventurous activity, such as offered by the International Award.

In addition to the requirements for the Dulwich Challenge Extra, students lead, create, excel or inspire in adventurous activities

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

In addition to the requirements for the Dulwich Challenge Extra, students lead, create, excel or inspire in service projects.


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Parent and Student Led ActivitiesParents 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.

AttendanceTeachers 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 TimesOn 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 CCAsThe 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 sportA 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 SystemEach 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.

AnandAnand 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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HowardCharles 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.

ShackletonOne of the greatest explorers of the 20th century, Ernest Shackleton was an inspiring leader who demonstrated selfless regard for those he led. His hair-raising 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.

WingYung 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 EventsSpeech DayAt 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.

ProductionsTwo 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 PerformancesIn 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.

AssembliesWith 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 LessonsThe 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 Erhu Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Cello

Piano Voice Electric Guitar

Drum-kit Violin Viola Classical Guitar

Percussion Tuba Oboe Basoon French Horn Tuba

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 VisitsThe 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 involved, including:

• Intellectual and physical challenges• The development of personal and social skills• Strengthening of the relationships between adults and young people.

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 SportThe 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 SwimmingU13 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 WelfareCollege ValuesOur 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. Learn2. Feel safe and happy3. Be treated with respect and kindness4. 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 potential2. Accept responsibility for their actions and property3. 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• Be interactive and proactive: learning is a two way process involving both teachers and students.• 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 EducationThis 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 GroupsEach 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 AlcoholAs 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.

• 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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TobaccoAs 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:

• To educate students on the effects of tobacco on the mind and body• 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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AbsenceIt 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 LatenessAny 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 timeThe 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 subjectOnce 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 overallAny 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 YearsThe 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 VoiceIt 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 CaptainsEach of the Houses in the Senior School will have two House Captains and two Deputy House Captains.

House CaptainsEach 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 CaptainThe 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 CaptainsEach 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 RepresentativesEach Tutor Group in the Senior School will have an elected Tutor Group Representative.

Duties of the Tutor Group RepresentativeThe 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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PrefectsHead 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.

PrefectsSenior 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.

PortfoliosA 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 CommitteeEach 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 CommitteeThe 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 SurroundingsParents 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 EnvironmentParents are asked to:

• 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 EnvironmentParents are asked to:

• 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.

SecurityEveryone, 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 parentsThe 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 ProgrammesIn 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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FoDFriends 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 QualityRationale: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 Air Quality Description Grade Color Measure to be Taken0-50 Excellent 1 Green Daily activities not affected 51-100 Good 2 Green Daily activities not affected

101-150 Slight pollution 3A Yellow

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.

151-200 Light pollution 3B Orange 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.

201-250 Moderate pollution 4A Orange

251-300 Moderate-heavy pollution 4B Red

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.

> 300 Heavy pollution 5 Purple

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

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First Aid and Medical CareThe 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 PolicyThe 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 ProceduresOn 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 sessionIf 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 SchoolIf 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 DecisionsAlthough 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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CommunicationParents 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 MagazineThe 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.

WebsiteThe 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 SystemThe 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.

YearbookThe 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 CalendarThe 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.

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5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 18 20th August: New Families Orientation Day (including all Y7 and Y12 Students)19 20 21 22 23 24 25 21st August: First Day of School - Term 1 26 27 28 29 30 31

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 22 19th September: Mid-Autumn Festival23 24 25 26 27 28 2930

1 2 3 4 5 6 30th September - 4th October: October National Holidays 7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10 7th to 8th November: November Break/Staff PD Day- No Students11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 16th December-3rd January: Winter Holidays 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 6th January: First Day of Term 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 30th January-7th February: Chinese New Year Holidays (CNY Day 31st January )

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1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30 28th March: Staff PD Day- No Students31

1 2 3 4 5 6 28th March-4th April: Spring Break (5th April Tomb Sweeping Day)7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7th April: First Day of Term 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30

1 2 3 4 1st May: May Day Holiday5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 2nd June: Dragon Boat Festival16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20th June: Last day of School23 24 25 26 27 28 2930

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