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Welcome to
Senior School2014-2015
DET UR P O N S M UNDO
Contents
Welcome from the College Headmaster 3Welcome from the Head of Senior School 4Staff Information 5Uniform and Equipment 7School Routines 9Curriculum 13Additional Support 18Assessment and Reporting 19Homework 20Holistic Opportunities 21Student Welfare 24Partnering with Parents 29Health and Safety 31Communication 34Calendar 38
WELCOME TO SENIOR SCHOOL
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Welcome from the College Headmaster
A very warm welcome to Dulwich College Shanghai.
I do hope that you will find the contents of this Welcome Booklet helpful. It has been designed to answer many of the questions you may have as your child starts his or her education with us and it contains a wealth of useful information about daily school life in the College.
This is a vibrant and exciting school in which to be a student. While the academic progress and achievement of each student is always at the centre of our concerns, we believe that college life should be enjoyed for itself and not just as a preparation for adulthood. Here your sons and daughters are taught by expert and well qualified teachers who seek to inspire them. We help our students to become independent and courageous thinkers who are prepared to explore, innovate and meet life’s opportunities with creativity. Lessons engage students with pace and challenge and are enriched with all sorts of activity to extend students’ interests and skills beyond the confines of standard curriculum and examination
specifications. The academic curriculum runs alongside an enviable co-curricular programme that provides a wealth of sporting, cultural and adventurous opportunities and interest. As a result our students are cheerful, balanced and at ease with themselves and each other. They welcome challenge with enthusiasm and interest.
This school is a deeply inclusive and truly international community in which each child is valued in his or her own right. All children in the school are encouraged to develop their talents and realise their potential in the way that best meets their needs and personalities. The well-being of every child is at the heart of the school’s philosophy, for while we want them to develop a genuine love of learning, we also want them to be resilient, optimistic, confident and kind people who know how to form and sustain good relationships and make a positive contribution to society, living lives that are genuinely fulfilling. Teachers know the students very well and visitors often comment on the laughter, good humour and warmth that mark relationships between students and staff.
Our students are shown that people can make a difference and are encouraged to see that they also can make their mark in the world. They are encouraged to develop an open mind-set in which they can both acknowledge their weaknesses and learn how to overcome them, encountering academic and personal challenges with enthusiasm, ambition and a will to succeed. They learn to inspire, influence and collaborate with others and they learn how to manage conflict. They are helped to develop self-awareness and to understand their impact on others.
The College has a strong reputation for academic success and our expectations of students are high. Whether your son or daughter is with us for several years or just a few, he or she will be very well prepared for the next phase of education.
While we enjoy excellent facilities in a prime location in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world, it is our community - our students, staff and parents - that make this a special place to be. Our parents are tremendously supportive of the College, contributing a huge amount of time and energy to College events.
Together we welcome you to Dulwich College Shanghai for the academic year 2014-15.
Mr. Damien CharnockHeadmaster
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Welcome from the Head of Senior School
It is my great pleasure to wish you a very warm welcome to the Senior School and its community.
The Senior School at Dulwich College Shanghai is vibrant, challenging and inclusive: a place for students to grow into responsible young adults as they learn together in a thriving international environment. We strive to offer our students a holistic education that both welcomes and celebrates diversity. We focus on academic excellence, commitment to our wider community, sporting success and excellence in music, art and drama.
Our dedicated staff work with families to ensure their children have high academic aspirations, achieve success in public examinations and discover interests that stay with them for life. We educate students to secure places at the world’s leading universities and to prepare them for careers in industries that have yet to be invented. This requires our curriculum to be flexible and to focus upon the higher order skills of collaboration, communication and creative problem solving. We believe the English National Curriculum with its (I)GCSE programme and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme helps us achieve this.
Pastoral care is at the heart of all we do. We believe a positive nurturing environment with committed and excellent staff enables each student the opportunity to achieve to the best of their ability. The school is about individuals, and we want to help all students find their strengths. We value equally the linguist as much as the musician and we celebrate service achievements as much as academic excellence. We also strive to develop leadership skills in all our students, encouraging them to take risks, pushing them outside their own comfort zones, as this is where we believe real character is formed. As a result, our students are prepared not just for university, but for life.
I look forward to the prospect of meeting you very soon.
Mrs. Caroline TaylorHead of Senior School
Senior School Staffing
Senior School Leadership Team
Head of Senior School: Mrs. Caroline Taylor (UK) [email protected]: 021 58999910 ext 513
Deputy Head of Senior School – Pastoral: Mr. Aaron King (UK)[email protected]: ext 316
Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic: Mr. Damian Gray (Aus) [email protected]: ext 175
Senior School Form Tutors
To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected]
Tutor Group Form Tutor Tutor Group Form TutorHead of Year 7 Ms. Lyn Stanley (UK) Head of Year 8 Mrs. Erin Dalaman (NZ)Year 7IR Mr. Ian Ritchie (UK) Year 8CG Miss Carla Graves (UK)Year 7LD Ms. Linzi Dunsmore (UK) Year 8DL Ms. Diana Liu (PRC)Year 7LS Mrs. Lisa Selfridge (UK) Year 8DV Mr. Dale Vermont (AUS)Year 7MD Mr. Matthew Dempsey (UK) Year 8GP Dr. Graham Pyper (UK)Year 7MK Mr. Martin Kindness (UK) Year 8RT Ms. Rebecca Tobin (UK)Head of Year 9 Mr. Kathryn Barnard (UK) Head of Year 10 Mr. Anthony Reich (UK)Year 9AG Mrs. Angelique Gougeon (FR) Year 10CC Ms. Clare Conway (UK)Year 9DK Mrs. Donna Kane (UK) Year 10CP Mr. Chris Paine (UK)Year 9GA Miss. Gemma Archer (UK) Year 10CR Ms. Charlotte Ruiz (UK)Year 9DS Mr. Danial Sidiqqi (UK) Year 10JA Miss. Jennifer Avila (USA)Year 9GM Mr. Gareth Matthews-John (UK) Year 10KM Ms. Karen McWilliam (UK)Head of Year 11 Mr. Jamie King (UK) Head of Year 12 Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)Year 11BH Mr. Bryn Hughes (UK Year 12CV Mrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK)Year 11CT Mr. Christophe Truglio (FR) Year 12DB Ms. Dorian Brown (UK)Year 11JM Mr. James Mao (UK) Year 12JG Miss. Janelle Garrett (UK) Year 11MD Mr. Michael Dunsmore (UK) Year 12AA Miss. Alison Archer (UK) Year 11PF Ms. Petra Fairweather (UK) Year 12LE Ms. Lynda Evans (UK)
Head of Year 13 Mr. Ian McHugh (UK)Year 13AC Mr. Andy Clapperton (UK)Year 13AM Mrs. Alex Murphy (UK)Year 13AS Mr. Andrew Stooke (UK) Year 13CR Ms. Chloe Robson (UK) Year 13SS Mrs. Shelley Swain (UK)
Senior School Administrative Staff
To 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 Contacts
To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure:
Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)Ms. Shelley Swift (UK) CAS Coordinator
Drama DepartmentMr. Edward Hake (UK) Head of DramaMiss Carla Graves (UK) 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 Business StudiesMrs. Petra Fairweather (AUS) Teacher of EAL and Business StudiesMr. Damian Gray (AUS) Deputy Head - Academic and Teacher of Economics and
Business StudiesMr. Danial Sidiqqi (UK) Teacher of Business Studies and Economics
English DepartmentMr. Peter Ubly (UK) Head of EnglishMs. Karen McWilliam (UK) Assistant Head of EnglishMr. Aaron Lane (AUS) Teacher of EnglishMiss Alison Archer (UK) Teacher of English and ToKMrs. Angelique Gougeon (FR) Teacher of English Miss Jennifer Avila (US) Teacher of EnglishMr. Anthony Reich (UK) Teacher of English, Head of Film and Head of Year 10Mrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK) Teacher of English
Film DepartmentMr. Anthony Reich (UK) Head of Film, Head of Year 10 and Teacher of English
Geography DepartmentMiss. Gemma Archer (UK) Head of Geography Mr. Dorian Brown (UK) Teacher of Geography Mr. Gareth Matthews-John (UK) Teacher of Geography
History DepartmentMr. Stephen Johnson (US) Head of History and Head of ToKMiss Janelle Garrett (US) Teacher of Spanish and HistoryMr. Ian McHugh (UK) Teacher of History Mr. Aaron King (UK) Deputy Head - Pastoral and Teacher of HistoryMr. Danial Siddiqi (UK) Teacher of History and Business StudiesMrs. Michele Watson (AUS) Teacher of History, ToK and DP Coordinator
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Senior School Department Contacts
To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected]
Learning Support DepartmentMrs. Lisa Selfridge (UK) Teacher of Learning Support
LibraryMs. Marjan Slaats (NL) LibrarianMs. Mirror Xu (PRC) Assistant LibrarianMr. Teng Xu (PRC) Assistant Librarian
Mandarin DepartmentMs. Diana Liu (PRC) Acting Head of MandarinMs. Lei Yang (PRC) Acting Assistant Head of MandarinMs. Rachel Zhang (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Ashley Fan (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Sue Wang (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Eve Sun (PRC) Teacher of MandarinMs. Maxine Hui (PRC) Teacher of Mandarin
Mathematics DepartmentMrs. Julie Thomas (UK) Head of MathematicsMs. Lynda Evans (UK) Assistant Head of MathematicsMr. Michael Dunsmore (UK) Teacher of Mathematics and Examinations CoordinatorMr. Stuart Hanlon (NZ) Teacher of PE and MathematicsMrs. Erin Dalaman (NZ) Teacher of Mathematics and Head of Year 8Mr. Steven Simpson (UK) Teacher of Mathematics Mr. James Mao (UK) Teacher of Mathematics and IA CoordinatorDr. Graham Pyper (UK) Teacher of Mathematics
Music DepartmentMr. Matthew Goss (AUS) Director of MusicMs. Rebecca Tobin (UK) Teacher of Music Mr. Jake Eades (UK) Teacher of Music and DramaMs. Song Ya (PRC) Administrative Assistant for Music Department
Modern Foreign Language (MFL) DepartmentMr. Andy Clapperton (UK) Head of MFL and Teacher of Spanish and FrenchMiss Janelle Garrett (US) Teacher of Spanish and HistoryMrs. Donna Kane (UK) Teacher of French and SpanishMs. Marta Lobo-Perez (ES) Teacher of SpanishMr. Christophe Truglio (FR) Teacher of French, Spanish and ToKMrs. Gordana Miletic (DE) Teacher of German
Physical Education DepartmentMr. Jamie Gerrard (UK) Head of Senior School PE and Deputy Director of SportMr. Jamie King (UK) Teacher of PE and Head of Year 11Miss Colette Shearer (NZ) Teacher of PE, Head of Volleyball and House CoordinatorMr. 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
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Senior School Department Contacts
To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: [email protected]
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 Science-BiologyMs. Kathryn Barnard (UK) Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 9Ms. Lyn Stanley (UK) Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 7Mrs. Chloe Robson (UK) Teacher of ESS and BiologyMr. Matthew Dempsey (UK) Teacher of ChemistryMs. Linzi Dunsmore (UK) Teacher of ChemistryMrs. Alex Murphy (UK) Teacher of Chemistry and PsychologyMr. Bryn Hughes (UK) Teacher of Physics and Assistant Head of Science-PhysicsMr. Ian Ritchie (UK) Teacher of PhysicsMr. Dale Vermont (AUS) Teacher of PhysicsMr. Jim Xie (PRC) Science TechnicianMs. Emma Tan (PRC) Science AssistantMs. Wang Jing (PRC) Science Assistant
Theory of Knowledge (ToK) DepartmentMr. Stephen Johnson (US) Head of ToK and Head of HistoryMiss Alison Archer (UK) Teacher of ToK and EnglishMr. 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
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College Contacts
To 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 555Mr. Derrick Quinet (USA) College Sport 503Ms. Stella Shi (PRC) College Bus Service 602Ms. Irene Hu (PRC) College Catering and Security Passes 222
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Uniform and Equipment
Uniform and Equipment
The College seeks to ensure the highest standards from our students. The correct wearing of the uniform is one tangible example of students who have pride in themselves and, by extension, pride in their school. To this end, all students are expected to wear the correct uniform in the correct manner on all occasions. Moreover, this uniform should be clean and in a well- maintained state.
House PE Kit
HOUSE KIT (Years 1 to 13)
Howard Wing Shackleton Anand
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 bag School cap Scarf
Compulsory Optional
School hat
Grey short socks
Black leather shoes Black leather shoes
Black leather shoes
Trainers Trainers
White ankle socks White ankle 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
Compulsory
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
IB Dress CodeClothing for IB students is not 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 jacket to match the trousers or skirt
Plain black formal 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 jacket to match the trousers or skirt
Plain black formal 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
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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.
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.
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 Finance Office)• Protractor• Compass
Security
Staff and students are expected to respect the property of the College and of others, and to take all reasonable measures to safeguard this property and their own personal items they bring to school. The College cannot accept responsibility for personal items brought into the College. Individuals have responsibility for their own belongings. The College provides a safety deposit storage facility to assist in safeguarding personal property. Where lockers are provided, students should make use of these for storage of personal items. Students are responsible for the care of all items in the locker and for providing a suitable padlock to ensure security.
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Lockers and the Safe Deposit Area
Each student will be assigned a locker and lock where they can keep their belongings during the school day. If a student loses their lock they will be expected to purchase an appropriate replacement. It is expected that each student use their locker and lock appropriately, keeping their locker neat and tidy and making sure their belongings are secure at all times. Mobile phones are not to be used during the school day and should be stored safely, along with other valuable items such as laptops, iPods, calculators, PE kit, etc. Valuable items can also be stored in the safe deposit area within Student Support Services. It is strongly recommended that valuable items such as cameras be stored in this facility, which is securely locked at all times. Using these facilities keeps corridors free of trip hazards and keeps possessions safe.
Technology
Technology is changing the nature of knowledge, the boundaries of collaboration, and the direction of information flow. As a College, we are committed to finding ways to take advantage of the tools that are available now and will become available so that our students can best equip themselves for the challenges of tomorrow.
Students entering Senior School in 2014 will probably enter the job market in 2024 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 2024. 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
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Format of the Day
8.15am - 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 Procedure
The school day begins at 8.15am, with registration taking place in tutor rooms. Registration finishes at 8.25am at which time students are to make their way to their first class. All students are required to attend all classes throughout the course of the day and to arrive promptly with all required materials.
Absence
If a student is absent from school due to illness, parents should contact the Senior School office via email by 8.15am at [email protected]; the Form Tutor should also be cced on the email. Alternatively, parents can call the absence answering machine service on 33821805
before 9.00am. Please see the full Absence Policy on page 54.
Catering
The College uses the Sodexo Company to provide staff and student lunches and snacks. Sodexo’s onsite kitchen is located in the Senior School.
There is a College wide Nutrition Committee that consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior School and Senior School staff and students as well as parents of children from all three schools. The nutrition committee offers staff, students and parents a chance to feed back directly to the Manager of Sodexo any concerns, suggestions or criticisms that they have. Regular surveys are taken and acted upon.
Sodexo offers the following services in the Senior School:
There is a choice between:• Western and Asian Set Menus: one main course dish with meat or fish, vegetables and carbohydrate, one dessert, one drink, fresh fruit and free access to the salad bar.• Chef Station: daily specials such as Mexican dishes, Jacket potatoes, special Asian dishes,one dessert, one drink, fresh fruit and free access to the salad bar.• Every month a Special Promotion meal!• “Little Italy”: choices of pastas with daily sauces 3 times a week and delicious pizzas twice a
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week, one dessert, one drink, fresh fruit and free access to the salad bar.• Customised Sandwich Set Menu: one sandwich, one dessert, one drink, fresh fruit and free access to the salad bar.• Grab & Go: pre-packed healthy food such as sandwiches, salads, yoghurts, dessert and drinks
All Sodexo menus are made under the supervision of our Nutritionist.
The menus are available via the College Newsletters links and on the College Website.
Payment System
To facilitate payments and avoid students carrying cash, all students are issued with multi-use IC cards. The IC cards can be loaded and the cost of catering, photocopying and printing services deducted using a swipe system. These cards 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.
Students Leaving Before the End of the School Day
If parents are aware that their child will need to leave school early during a school day they must inform the Form Tutor by email. The Form Tutor will then inform the Senior School Office. The student must be collected from the Senior School Office. On leaving the site, a permission slip signed by the Head of School or designated Deputy Head, must be submitted to the Security Guards. The Guards will be instructed to turn back any student who does not have the required permission slip.
School Buses
The College offers a bus service in Pudong and Puxi with one-way and return trip options. Services may not be available to distant locations and a bus stop will not be created for fewer than three students. One-way bus riders are charged at a lower rate than round trip bus riders, subject to availability). Bus refunds for students withdrawing from the College are calculated in the same manner as tuition fee refunds for withdrawing students. Bus refunds for students who need to change their bus arrangements during the school year will be handled individually.
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 Operations located in the Senior School building. Please contact [email protected].
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Bicycles
It is important that parents are aware of the regulations regarding bicycles in Shanghai. From the College perspective, the priority is to ensure that students are kept safe and, to this end, it is encouraged that parents insist their children wear safety helmets whenever they ride their bicycles. The College is aware of how dangerous roads in Shanghai can be, and regularly receives reports of accidents, many involving fatalities of cyclists.
Motorised Bicycles
Only students who are aged sixteen and above will be allowed to ride e-bikes to school and park them on College grounds. Students are not allowed to bring petrol-driven bikes on to the campus.
Traffic Arrangements
The areas directly outside the College gates are very busy during drop-off and pick-up times. On the advice of the Jin Qiao traffic police, the College operates a drop-off/pick-up routine.
In order to create a safe drop-off/pick-up environment for the students outside the College gates, parents are requested to support the College by telling their driver to adhere strictly 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.
Overleaf is a map detailing the above, which parents are asked to share with their drivers.
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Curriculum
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Curriculum
The following statements are under-pinned by the College’s Philosophy and Objectives:• The curriculum is up-to-date, broad and balanced, reflecting the international context of the school. • The curriculum ensures the development of the skills required for study and for life, promotes sound values, and aims to make learning a relevant, authentic and engaging experience. Continuity of skills, content and assessment is maintained throughout. In preparation for higher education, the degree of independence in learning and flexibility in approach are increased as students move through the school.• The curriculum is designed to meet individual needs, ensuring equality of opportunity for all and promoting high expectations, thereby enabling students to develop to the best of their ability.• The PSHCE and pastoral care programmes link students, parents, and the school in partnership.
The curriculum is divided into three sections:Years 7 to 9 The National Curriculum for England, adapted to our international 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 9
The curriculum in Years 7 to 9 is based on the National Curriculum for England. However, all subjects seek to embrace the international nature of the students and the geographical setting of the College, and consequently appropriate adaptations to the curriculum are made.
The table below indicates the exact weightings for each subject within the course of a week. The Senior School operates on a ten-day cycle with six periods per day. Each lesson is fifty five minutes in length.
Subject Periods per fortnightly cycle (6 period day)
Year 7 Year 8 Year 9English 8 8 8Sheltered English (only for selected students, instead of English as a first language)
8 8 8
Mathematics 7 7 7Science 7 7 7Mandarin 7 7 7Spanish or French 5 5 5EAL (only for 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:
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
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 A 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:• One subject chosen from each group• Two further electives chosen from groups 2, 3, 4 or 6• Personal, Social, Health and Careers Education (PSHCE)• Physical Education.
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IBDP: Years 12 and 13
The IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced examination based programme of education with final examinations, that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. The programme is taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.
The majority of students entering into Year 12 will begin the full IB Diploma Programme. Some students may find that the full IB Diploma Programme is too challenging for them and/or not ideally suited to their college or university aspirations. In these specific situations, the College will direct the student to follow an individualised set of Diploma Programme courses, designed to best meet their needs and abilities. The College will identify students who may need to follow such a route and meetings will be set up with the individual students and their parents to discuss the options available.
Students in the IB Diploma Programme are required to study six subjects, one from each Group. Three of these subjects must be studied at the Higher Level and three at the Standard Level.
The table below shows the subjects that can be studied in each of the academic groups, providing each student with their own personalised IB Diploma Programme. In addition to six subjects, students are required to fulfil the requirements of the core components (see below) of TOK, EE and CAS to gain full certification. All students will also undertake two periods of Physical Education and two periods of PSHCE per cycle as part of their timetable.
Full details of these courses are available in the Senior School IB Booklet on the College webiste. 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.
Group1Studiesin
LanguageandLiterature
Group 2Language
Acquisition
Group 3Individuals &
Societies
Group 4Experimental
Sciences
Group 5 Maths and Computer
Science
Group 6The Arts
HL/SLEnglishLanguageand
LiteratureHL/SLEnglish
LiteratureHL/SLChineseLanguageandLiterature
HL/SLChineseLiteratureSchool
SupportedSelfTaughtSLLanguages
HL/SLFrenchBHL/SL
GermanBHL/SL
MandarinBHL/SLSpanishBSLFrenchab
initioSLSpanishab
initio
HL/SLBusinessandManagementHL/SL
EconomicsHL/SL
GeographyHL/SLHistory
HL/SLPsychology
HL/SLBiologyHL/SLChemistry
HL/SLPhysicsSL
EnvironmentalSystemsand
Societes
HLMathematics
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HL/SLTheatreArts
HL/SLVisualArts
HL/SLMusicHL/SLFilm
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The Senior School Library
The Senior School Library is the central resource centre of the school, housing collections of books, magazines, DVDs and online resources, catering to the research and reading needs of all our students, staff and parents. All collections are accessed through the Library Online Catalogue via a link on the College Website www.dulwich-shanghai.cn.
The Senior School Library website contains a wealth of information on reading, research and advertised Library activities as well as a separate IB Diploma section.
We encourage students to use the Senior School Library for quiet individual study as well as a comfortable place to read. The Senior School Library attempts to cater to the needs of the entire Dulwich community, and parents are warmly encouraged to register and borrow the resources.
Service Education
“The College is committed to developing charitable and compassionate individuals who are willing to contribute to the community.” (A College Philosophy and Objective)
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:
Random Acts - Tang Si Migrant School and Sunqiao Local SchoolRandom Acts is a Senior School co-curricular activity that involves teaching English to children from local schools. The Chinese children arrive at 3.40pm on Wednesdays and are escorted up to the Senior School English rooms, where they are greeted by Dulwich students from all year groups, and then taught in small groups for about 45 minutes.
Dulwich students plan a range of lessons. Sometimes topics like food, transport, favourite things or sports are chosen, starting with vocabulary and building into sentences. Various language based games are played, such as matching cards, Uno, Guess Who?, even Monopoly. When the weather is good, students can enjoy outdoor-based games that encourage them to use English in real contexts. Resources are developed and shared amongst the students and they try to find a balance between reading, writing, speaking and listening. Using English storybooks is another popular option.
The ratio between Dulwich students and the local children is often 1:1, giving an excellent opportunity for really intense language practice. We try to keep the same Dulwich and local students together each week for continuity and the chance to develop relationships. The Dulwich students get a lot of job satisfaction from planning, delivering and reflecting upon their work, and the local children really appreciate the care and attention they receive.
Giving BackThe Giving Back Programme is a long-standing provision for individuals who are serviced by local charitable organisations. We aim to promote both physical and emotional well-being as well as enhance life success through the learning of spoken English.
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The programme runs on Wednesday evenings from 5.30pm to 8.00pm allowing individuals working within local charities to finish their day’s work. A meal is provided by Sodexo free of charge and our visitors then enjoy an activity such as sports, music, art or computers. From 7.00 – 8.00pm, those involved in the Giving Back Programme engage in English speaking lessons following the Trinity College course and examinations take place on a yearly basis.
The range of activities offer an opportunity for our visitors to grow personally and find enjoyment through art, music, computers or physical activity. The Trinity College English examinations offer our learners an opportunity to gain an internationally recognized qualification which will boost their morale and self confidence. More importantly, the qualification may enhance future life success either through future employment or through raised aspirations.
Currently, a number of disabled and homeless residents from ‘Home Sweet Home’ visit regularly as well as a number of individuals from ‘The Eden Ministry’ totaling approximately 40 people. We welcome anyone who feels that they will benefit from the programme and are always seeking additional local charities to engage in our programme which is run entirely by volunteers – staff, parents and students.
Our ‘Giving Back’ programme has offered a number of opportunities to engage with our local community and those who undertake the music lessons have often shared their talents during community events held at DCS. The products from individual charities are also sold at our fairs with the profits going towards the costs of running the half way houses maintained by the charities.
The Giving Back programme has developed friendships and enhanced the quality of lives of others in a sustainable way.
If you would like to know more about the programme, please contact Shelley Swift, [email protected].
For information on Home Sweet Home please visit: http://www.hshfoundation.com/welcome
For information on Eden Ministry please visit: http://www.edenministry.org/about.php
Roots & ShootsRoots & Shoots is a global environmental and humanitarian programme for youth which emphasises intercultural interaction and promotes care and concern for the environment, animals, and other people through community service projects and educational activities.
This programme began in 1991 in Tanzania. The Jane Goodall Institute– Shanghai, is responsible for administering Roots & Shoots here in China and is the first foreign-affiliated non-profit organisation to have been registered as a charity by the Chinese government.
The programme focuses on helping young people find concrete ways to make the world a better place by caring for the environment, animals and other people. It offers a forum to bring young people together within their school environment and encourages them to explore and understand their connection to the environment, nature, and community, and to make a difference by taking action in their own unique way
In Senior School we created a recycling system in 2012. All donations from that cause go towards the Global Issues Network, where in addition to other projects we also support projects run by Roots and Shoots. Our latest project in Senior School was to support the Million Tree Project to build a Dulwich forest of trees in the Mongolian desert. The environmental prefects run many types of activities in order to raise awareness about this cause. The first Dulwich forest was planted in April 2014 and we hope to be able to support this cause in future.
More information on the Roots and Shoots charity is available from their website www.jgi-shanghai.org.
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The Uganda Project
The Peace Centre Orphanage, Uganda
SummaryThe Peace Centre Orphanage is an orphanage that is currently being established in Bukinda (we are seeking charitable status through the UK Charities Commission at the date of printing), in south-west Uganda by a team of staff and students.
Why Uganda?In 1999, one of our Senior School teachers, Anthony Reich, lived in a small village called Bukinda in south-west Uganda for a year, working there as a volunteer for a UK registered charity. The work he did there focused on health education, specifically HIV/AIDS education, as Sub-Saharan Africa has a huge problem in this area. The Ugandan culture is an interesting one, as it is born of a race of people who have been put upon by the two successive dictators of Idi Amin and Milton Obote in the 1970 and 80s. The statistics clearly show why this kind of charity is needed in Uganda: 7.2% of adult Ugandans have AIDS, 7.6% are orphans – half of which were orphaned due to AIDS.
The Peace Centre OrphanageThe project is to build an orphanage that will, at the outset, house up to 40 orphans. Alongside local builders, we will work on building the orphanage. Once built, the orphans will then be ‘adopted’ by sponsorships from families abroad (hopefully some from within our community) which will pay their school fees, buy them clothes and provide all food and drink needed. Essentially these donations will provide 100% of what the children need to survive. The child will know the name of the family that is supporting them and will send them updates and occasional photos. Such communication will be encouraged on both sides. This foundation will help to develop personal bridges to be built across continents: a living manifestation of our school motto.
The orphanage will be run by Peace and Golden Magezi, both trained Secondary school teachers.
Annual Staff/Student TripThe project involves a yearly summer trip of up to 20 students to The Peace Centre. The trip will involve some building and maintenance activities; speaking in local secondary and primary schools; visiting the ill and the elderly in clinics; developing relationships and playing with the orphans who live in the orphanage and generally becoming part of their community.
Each year the staff and students on the trip will stay with Ugandan families and will seek to develop lasting meaningful relationships. Living in this small village in the Ugandan countryside will offer the team a simple outlook on life, very different to their own, that will help open their eyes to a world outside of their current perspective.
Each year the trip team will report back to the whole school community on what has happened. They will make videos, write personal testimonies and publish photos.
Whilst the trip is for students in Year 9 and above, we are seeking to generate support from the whole school community on this project. Every year we will have a whole school community Quiz Night Fundraiser.
Further information can be found at:
http://www.thepeacecentre.org/
https://www.facebook.com/thepeacecentreuganda
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Additional Support
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University and Careers Guidance
The University and Careers Guidance Counsellors are available to students, staff and parents who are looking for information regarding all matters relating to further education. The Counsellors also manage an extremely busy university college visits programme and contribute to the PSHCE programme. Students intending to apply to universities in the US can also sit the SAT, ACT and PSAT examinations at the College.
Learning Support
The Senior School offers individual programmes for students with a diagnosed Specific Learning Difficulty, and provision for students who may require learning support at some point during their academic studies.
All provision is aimed at supporting the individual student’s specific learning needs and is 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 Counsellor
The College Guidance Counsellor is available to children, parents and staff to provide counselling and advice as needed. The Counsellor also supports the PSHCE programme and provides guidance throughout the College.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Given that English is the language of instruction at the College across most of the curriculum, it is important that students develop a high level of competence in it. For those Year 7 to Year 9 students in need of assistance, placement is offered in one of two support programmes:
• Withdrawal from Modern Foreign Language class for five periods of dedicated EAL tuition per cycle • 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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Assessments and Reporting
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Assessment
The College believes that Assessment for Learning (AFL) or formative assessment is the key to effective teaching and learning. It provides an environment in which intercultural understanding can flourish and learners can become inspired. Formative assessment supports on-going learning.
The College believes that assessment of learning or summative assessment is also important. Summative assessment is concerned with assessments carried out at particular points in time and supports a range of further purposes, including tracking student progress, reporting, evaluating, planning, and target-setting.
Assessment Techniques
Students have a wide range of abilities and learning styles and the approaches to assessment reflect this. These may include:
• Observational assessment: observation of responses to learning activities and unstructured situations• Dynamic assessment: analysis of responses in the context of learning a task• Questioning: judgement about the degree of understanding and an opportunity to dig deeper• Criterion-referenced assessment: measurement of attainment against predetermined criteria• Formal assessment: completion of tests or set tasks
Reporting
Teachers will write reports about student progress, attainment, and achievement throughout the year. Student/parent/teacher conferences (SPTCs) will be organised as part of this reporting process.Precise dates will be published in the school calendar at the beginning of the school year. However, the key methods are:
Interim Reports: a grade sheet
Full Reports: a written report which includes grades and comments.
Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (SPTC): an opportunity for all parties to discuss the progress, effort, attitudes and skills of the student.
Informal Conferences: parent initiated meetings relating to the need for an update on progress or desire to discuss specific concerns.
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Academic Honesty
DefinitionAcademic 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 student’s 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
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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 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 assigned gradually increases from year to year. As students move into 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 framework for Year 7 to Year 9 is intended to provide a structure that will support students in their development of organisational skills and study habits. It also ensures that students are not overburdened on a nightly basis.
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 or a project.
Homework tasks will have clear objective(s), directly linked to the unit being undertaken. Sample tasks include:
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
As far as possible, parents should:• Provide a reasonably peaceful, suitable place in which students can do their homework• Support the school in valuing homework• Use the Student Diary to see that deadlines are being met• Encourage students to work independently• Test learning (e.g. vocabulary), listen to students read what they have written, or provide an audience so that they can practice a presentation.
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Homework Support
The Library is open Monday to Friday until 4.30pm.
Homework and coursework help sessions are organised by various departments.
If parents feel there is a problem with the amount or difficulty of homework, they should contact the Form Tutor.
Homework Sanctions
If a student cannot complete homework or an assignment because of illness or other extenuating circumstances, the parent should write a note to the subject teacher in the Student Diary, or send an email, requesting extra time to complete the work. The subject teacher will then agree to an appropriate extension. If no note is received and a student fails to turn in an assignment, a record will be made in keeping with Senior School Policy.
A student’s consistent failure to complete homework assignments will be documented in their end of Term Report. If a student consistently experiences difficulty in completing assignments, the parents and Form Tutor or subject teacher will meet to review the situation. If the situation continues, then the parents will be asked to meet with the relevant Deputy Head of Senior School.
Student Diary
All new students in the Senior School are given a Student Diary at the beginning of each new school year. All returning students will receive new inserts for their diary. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that each homework task is clearly recorded and that if no task is set, this is also stated.
Should the diary be lost, students should purchase a replacement from the Senior School Office.
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Holistic Opportunities
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Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)
The College embraces 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 the campus and travel home immediately after school (3.30pm). Only students with parental permission will be allowed to leave the site before 4.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The Dulwich ChallengeThe Senior School CCA programme forms an important part of the Dulwich Challenge:
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 areas - Academic, Action, Creative or Service during the year. At least 80% attendance for each activity is required.
Students participate in six activities through the year, in at least three areas – 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 those 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.
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.
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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 Head of School.
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 therefore 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, buses 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 System
Each student will also be a member of one of the College’s four Houses: Anand, Howard, Shackleton and Wing. Students participate in a variety of sporting, academic, musical and fun activities as members of their House. House Events take place during lunchtimes, House Assemblies and PE lessons at regular intervals throughout the year. Participation in these events is part of the year long House Competition.
At the end of each term, points earned through these activities are tallied up, and the winning House is presented with an award, culminating in the presentation of the House Trophy.
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.
School Events
Speech DayAt the end of each academic year, a prize-giving ceremony is held to recognise the achievements and efforts of the students. Each award winner receives a certificate and a book token.
ProductionsTwo major drama productions take place each year. In 2013/14 our senior students produced As You Like It and students in Year 7 to Year 9 took the lead roles in Lord of the Flies.
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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: Mondays Years 12-13, Tuesdays Years 7-9 and Thursdays Years 10-11. These are used to celebrate success, promote school events, mark occasions and reinforce our College Values.
Instrumental Lessons
The Music Department Instrument Tuition Programme is an extra-curricular programme offering one-to-one music tuition for students in Years 1 to 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: RMB240 per 30 minute lesson, paid in advance to either the College Finance Office or the teacher directly, depending on if they are a member of the DCS staff.
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 RMB480 / 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.
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Educational Visits
The aim of the College in organising and running educational visits is to enable young people to learn in the environment, through the environment, and for the environment.
Educational visits within a range of different environments bring great benefits to young people 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 Inner Mongolia for teambuilding, leadership and outdoor activities. Over 80 students are also currently involved in the International Award for Young People.
Competitive Sport
The College offers a wide range of competitive sporting opportunities and competes in events as part of its membership of FOBISIA, 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, FOBISIA 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.
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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.
Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)FOBISIA is an overseas conference providing high quality competition against other major British international schools across Asia in a 3-day competition involving 4 distinct sports.
U15 FOBISIA (Nov/Dec) Athletics, Basketball, Football and SwimmingU13 FOBISIA (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 or see the the Competive Sports Handbook.
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Student Welfare
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College Values
Our College values are a more specific embodiment of our Philosophy and Objectives statement and allow us to define our aims in terms of student experience and development.
We aim to develop well-rounded young people who strive for excellence in all that they do and are well equipped for future success through being:
Academically successful• They are academically well-rounded, having an appreciation for world literature, science and mathematics, and the Arts.• They understand and use technology.• They fulfil their academic potential.
Effective learners• They are inquiring.• They are risk takers.• They are independent learners. • They are critical thinkers.• They embrace the concepts of lifelong learning.
Effective communicators• They are able to express themselves confidently and appropriately through a variety of media.• They communicate in more than one language. • They utilise technology.
Principle-centred members of society• They show respect and accept responsibility for others and for their environment.• They are generous and caring. • They show humility. • They challenge social injustice and inequity.• They value and respect diversity. • They believe that people can make a difference.• They build and maintain ethical, trustworthy, productive, and resilient relationships.
◊ They have the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate with others whilst also having the ability to manage conflict.◊ They are socially aware through showing empathy towards individuals, groups, and society.
Balanced individuals• They are self-aware: possessing the ability to understand their own emotions and recognise their impact. They have a clear sense of identity and self-esteem• They exercise self- management: controlling their emotions and impulses and adapting to changing circumstances, being resilient and staying physically healthy. They are effective goal setters and have a clear sense of their future.
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.
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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.
Safeguarding
In our Dulwich College International Schools we consider Safeguarding as: “the way in which we provide a safe and effective environment so that all our children can fully develop and learn. We also take every step to ensure that children in our care are protected from any form of abuse or neglect.”In putting students first in all that we do, the issues of safeguarding, including child protection, are of paramount importance in Dulwich College International Schools wherever they are in the world. This is not because we have any specific or worrying concerns for the immediate safety of our children but, as a world-class organisation with a strong moral purpose, we wish to make certain that every step is taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child. The Dulwich College International Safeguarding Framework is followed by all Dulwich College International Schools and shows an unprecedented commitment to this sensitive and often complicated area of our provision.
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.
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PSHCE - Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education
This is a key part of the curriculum. Students are generally taught in their tutor groups, by their Form Tutor, though Heads of Years may vary the programme to facilitate visiting speakers or utilise staff expertise to best effect. The main focus of the programme is to offer support and opportunities to students in developing as personally and socially effective individuals. Career pathways, study skills, personal and social development, and citizenship are core facets, and these develop as the students progress through the College, addressing the issues most relevant to their age.
Tutor Groups
Each student will be placed in a Tutor Group for the academic year. Every morning the student will meet their Form Tutor in their Form Room at which time attendance will be taken and the daily bulletin will be read out. The Form Room will act as a base for the students as it will usually be the teaching room of their Form Tutor. Their daily meeting time will allow them to speak to their Form Tutor about any issues, academic or otherwise, that may concern them. Their Form Tutor will also meet with them once a week on a Wednesday morning to deliver the PSHCE Programme.
Drugs and Alcohol
As part of its PSHCE programme and the Science curriculum, the Senior School ensures that its students have: a substantial knowledge of substances which are currently legal and illegal; an understanding of the reasoning behind the banning of such substances; an understanding of the risks associated with the use and abuse of such substances; the skill to distinguish between fact and fiction; the ability to analyse data and comment critically on associated issues.
The objectives of the drug education programme are:• To develop students’ understanding of the difference between controlled drugs and illegal drugs• To educate students on the effects of drugs and solvents on the mind and body• To provide opportunities for students to practise the personal and social skills and acquire the strategies needed to deal with situations involving drugs• To promote the individual student’s self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-worth• To explain the legal situation with regard to the use and misuse of drugs• To provide students and parents with information about support agencies• To inform students that the possession, trafficking, or taking of drugs is illegal and that any student involved in any of the above on College premises or at a College function will be dealt with in a particularly serious manner, the outcome likely to result in suspension or permanent exclusion from the College• To inform students that the College has the right to determine whether or not the police and/ or Embassy should be informed.
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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.
Tobacco
As part of its PSHCE programme and the Science curriculum, the Senior School ensures that its students have a substantial knowledge of current medical opinion about the use of tobacco. The objectives of the education provided are:
• 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.
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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.
Absence
It is through regular attendance in all classes that students maximise their opportunities to realise their potential in any given subject.
Our Aims
• To make attendance and punctuality a priority for all those associated with the school including students, parents, faculty and staff• To relate attendance issues directly to the College Values and academic performance• To respond swiftly to lateness• To provide support, advice and guidance to students and parents• To develop a systematic approach to gathering and analysing attendance related data• To identify students who are at risk of not fulfilling course requirements due to poor attendance • To further develop positive and consistent communication between home and school.
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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.
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 YearsAlthough the College recognises that education does not necessarily mean being in the classroom and that trips and excursions are a valuable part of the learning process for a student at the College, the final year of IB Diploma and IGCSE/GCSE examination courses are to be considered separately from all other year groups in the Senior School. As such, the professional consideration of the teachers needs to be taken into account when deciding whether or not a student should take part in a trip that involves time off from normal timetabled lessons.
Due to the potential excessive loss of curriculum time, students may be counselled against committing their time to too many activities such as the International Award, MUN, World Scholars Cup, and ACAMIS/FOBISIA sports teams.
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Student Voice
It is vitally important that all students realise that taking an active part in the development of the College is part of their educational life. We believe that:
• Effective implementation of change requires participation by and buy-in from all those involved, students no less than teachers.• Students have unique knowledge and perspectives that should help bring about effective change for the better.• Students’ views can help mobilise staff and parent opinion in favour of meaningful change. • Constructivist learning, which is increasingly important in achieving academic excellence, requires a more active student role in schooling.
The following roles provide students with the opportunity to express their views, learn how effective decision-making is carried out, and play an important role in making improvements at DCS.
House Captains
Each of the Houses in the Senior School will have two House Captains and two Deputy House Captains.
House CaptainsEach House has a male and female House Captain. These House Captains are part of the Student Leadership Team. Each House also has a Deputy Captain.
Duties of the House Captain
The House Captain is expected to:• Work closely with the House Leader to ensure that the students of the House are adequately prepared for competitions or events• Encourage House spirit• Lead the students of the House by encouraging excellence, collaboration and fair play• Call House meetings as necessary• Delegate duties as appropriate• Maintain the House Notice Board• Be a member of the House Committee.
Note:Should a House Captain leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the House Leader, then a replacement House Captain will be elected.
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Tutor Group Representatives
Year Groups in Key Stage 3 in the Senior School have an elected or nominated Tutor Group Representative under the direction of Heads of Year.
In Year 10, the Deputy Prefects and House Vice-Captains act as the Committee as part of their role as members of the Student Leadership Team.
In Year 12, the Prefects and House Captains act as the Committee as part of their role as members of the Student Leadership Team.
The Tutor Group Representative is expected to:• Support their Form Tutor in the work of the form.• Represent their Tutor Group and seek student views on year group and school matters• Attend all relevant meetings and feed back to their Tutor Group and broader Year Group on all discussions and decisions • Complete assigned tasks and fulfil 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 will be elected.
Prefects
Head Boy and Head Girl The Head Boy and Head Girl are the College student leaders. These important positions are appointed by the Headmaster following a formal application and interview process. The Head Boy and Head Girl act as student representatives of the College at public occasions. It is the responsibility of the Head Boy and Head Girl to lead the Prefects, overseeing all aspects of the Prefect-led portfolios and ensuring that links are maintained throughout the College. The Head Boy and Head Girl co-chair the Prefect Committee.
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 by the end of Term 1 in Year 12 and hold office until the end of Term 1 in Year 13.
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Deputy Prefects are appointed during the end of Term 1 in Year 10 and hold office until the end of Term 1 in Year 11.
PortfoliosA total of 20 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 ten Deputy Prefects (one per portfolio).
The ten portfolios in addition to the Head Boy and Head Girl are:Communication, 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.
Student Mentoring Team
The Student Mentoring Team compromises of a small number of students in Year 12 and Year 10 who have been selected through an interview process to play a key pastoral role in the school, working as part of the Student Leadership Team and in particular collaborating with the Welfare Prefects, but also having a distinct role description. They are selected for their pastoral sensitivity, communication skills and ability to relate to and support new and existing students. The Student Mentoring Team are primarily responsible for working with the Admissions Department to tour prospective students, and to assist with individual student orientation days and termly Induction Days. They are also paired up with new students who join the school during the academic year to assist them settling in to their first few weeks at the College. When students within the Senior School are identified as having a particular need for pastoral support or buddying, Heads of Year or Form Tutors may also request that a student be paired up with a Student Mentor to support them with a particular issue or at a particular time. Student Mentors are trained both by the Admissions Department and College Counsellor, and report directly to the Deputy Head of Senior School (Pastoral) who meets with them regularly both on an individual and collective basis.
Service Committee
By inviting students, teachers and parents to participate in service projects, awareness campaigns and fund raising events, the College Service Education Committee (CSEC) is intent on developing charitable and compassionate individuals who are willing to contribute to the community, both locally and globally.
Parents who are interested in joining the College Service Committee should contact Mrs. Lisa Low ([email protected])
Nutrition Committee
The Nutrition Committee consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior School, and Senior School staff and students as well as parents of children from all three schools. The Nutrition Committee offers staff, students and parents a chance to feedback directly to the Manager of Sodexo any concerns, suggestions or criticisms that they have.
When a meeting is called, the Welfare Prefects attend.
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Partnering with Parents
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Partnering with Parents
The College believes that parents play a crucial part in supporting good behaviour in school and welcomes and values their support in setting high expectations. The following expectations will help parents in their efforts to best support their child’s development in the Senior School.
Safe Surroundings
Parents are asked to:• Be safe and considerate to others when dropping off/picking up students. • Share lifts when possible. • Not obstruct the entrance/exit by stopping in zoned areas or abuse any other parking restrictions around the College.
Failure to follow this advice may lead to a serious accident.
Pastoral Environment
Parents 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.
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Academic Environment
Parents 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.
Security
Everyone, except for students in uniform, coming on to the College grounds is required to wear an official security card. These cards have photos of each individual printed on them and are issued to new families as part of the admissions process. Visitors without security cards may need to provide photo identification, such as a driver’s licence, passport, or a Chinese residency document, to the guards to gain entrance. The photo identification documents will be kept securely by the guards for the duration of the visit and returned when the visitor leaves the site.
For any questions regarding security cards, please contact jenny.han@dulwich-shanghai.
Library Service for Parents
The Senior School Library attempts to cater to the needs of the entire Dulwich community, and parents are warmly encouraged to register there and borrow books.
Parent Forums
Forums are positioned throughout the year to address perennial topics such as “How to Make the Right IGCSE Option Choices” or “Being a Teen in Shanghai”. Other forums will be set up as needs arise.
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Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Programmes (STEP)
In order to provide support for the parent body the College runs STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Programs) in each of the schools. (http://www.ciccparenting.org/StepPrograms.aspx#3)
• Early Childhood STEP – for parents of children under six,• STEP: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting – for parents of children six to twelve years of age.• STEP/Teen – for parents of children 13-19 years of age.
All versions of the programme teach positive approaches to understanding and raising children. The STEP approaches include appreciating that children’s behaviours are motivated by a variety of goals, that encouragement for children becoming the best that they can be is extremely important, and that family councils for making decisions for and with children are highly valued.
Friends of Dulwich (FoD)
Friends of Dulwich (FoD) is a volunteer parent organisation that provides a focal point for the school community. It serves as a fund raising vehicle for agreed charities, in addition to fund raising for selected school community events and projects. All parents are automatically members.
Through class representatives FoD facilitates 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.
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 bi-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 affords 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
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Air Quality Policy
AQI is made up of several components, ground-level ozone, particle pollution (both PM 2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter (PM10) pose a health concern because they can be inhaled into and accumulate in the respiratory system. Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5) are referred to as “fine” particles and are believed to pose the greatest health risks.
Because of their small size (approximately 1/30th the average width of a human hair), fine particles can lodge deeply into the lungs. (http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi)
Our policy is based on keeping students and other members of our community as safe as possible, and therefore focuses on the level of PM2.5. Our policy is in line with many other international schools in Shanghai.
When making a decision about what is appropriate action due to that day’s air quality, both the AQI and the PM2.5 will be taken into consideration, the higher reading according to the table below being used to determine the action to be taken. For example, if the AQI reading is 115, but the PM2.5 is 78, then the action will be from the Amber category.
Outdoor Pollution LevelsPM2.5 Levels AQI Reading Actions0-75 0-150 No action required76-100 151-200 Students are still allowed outside, but levels of vigorous
action and outdoor exposure will be limited. Ball and running games will be prohibited during break and lunch times. CCAs that normally have a high exertion level will be moved indoors
101+ 201+ All outside activities will be cancelled and students will remain indoors.*
* Senior School IB students who have permission to leave campus at lunchtime will still be allowed to do so.
We will use three monitoring stations selected from the Group Cloud App, taking the average AQI and PM2.5 value in order to make decisions regarding outdoor activities. The three stations selected are Zhangjiang, Yangpu Sipiao and Chuansha.
Readings will be taken from the App by the Guards at 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 11.30am and 3.00pm, circulated to key staff and signs updated as necessary.
The PE department may decide to take intermittent readings taking action in line with the policy.
The air quality band will be displayed on all exits and in each school.
Children with specific health related issuesParents should please keep the school informed if their child has particular respiratory problems. Individual arrangements can be made in these instances.
Co-Curricular ActivitiesOn high pollution days, CCAs will not be cancelled but alternative activities will be put in place and students will still travel home on their expected CCA bus.
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Educational VisitsA reading will be taken prior to any school educational visit. If the reading is into the Red band, the member of staff responsible for the visit will postpone the trip. The member of staff responsible will make the necessary arrangements and communicate directly with parents of the students on the visit. In the case of residential visits the member of staff responsible for the visit will use the Green Cloud app to take Air Quality readings at the start of and during the day to decide if outdoor activities need to be modified or postponed.
Non-Competitive Activities, including TrainingFor activities held before 7.00 am and after 4.30 pm the DCS Coach will take a reading from the Green Cloud App to determine whether the activity should be modified or postponed in line with the DCS policy.
At venues other than DCS we will be guided by the host school as to the air quality level. The DCS Coach will then make a decision based on the information supplied.
Competitive SportsOur competitive Sports Teams are members of various sporting organisations and, at present, those organisations respond differently to Air Quality levels than we do at DCS.
For competitive sports fixtures we fully intend to follow the guidelines laid down by the external organisation that oversees the competition.
Indoor Air QualityWhen air quality outdoors is poor, we encourage all members of our community to keep windows and doors shut as much as possible.
Readings are taken in large indoor play areas (Lower Gym, Upper Gym, Ducks Hall) twice daily. If the air quality is such that it is in the Amber or Red band indoors, then no indoor physical activity will take place in that area.
In other venues for indoor Sports activity, we shall be guided by the host school as to the indoor air quality. However, if we have significant concern that it is not in the Green zone, we shall postpone the fixture.
School ClosureThe College will not close due to poor air quality unless it is instructed to do so by the Shanghai Municipal Educational Commission. If a parent chooses to keep a student at home for health reasons due to poor air quality, that absence will be treated like any other health-related absence.
First Aid and Medical Care
The Main Campus Clinic is situated in room 1142 near the Main College Reception.
The College has a contract with International SOS to provide a medical consultancy service and there are also four registered nurses. The nurses are bilingual and are trained to provide emergency first aid and primary nursing care in accordance with relevant local laws. They will also assist with transfer and referral to appropriate outside clinics for anything more complicated. The College also has 24-hour access to the International SOS Expatriate Physician and Alarm Centre Network.
Any student who falls ill during the day and has been instructed to go home by the Nurse will present the Nurse Referral Form to the Senior School Office. The Office will contact the student’s parents to gain permission for their early departure. Students may not carry any form of medication with them at the College. Authorised medicines must be handed to the school nurse who will be responsible for the storage and administration.
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Fire Drill Policy
The Fire Drill policy is displayed on all of the classroom walls. In the event of a fire alarm, children are escorted from their classrooms or play areas by their teachers to the central assembly point at the front of the College where registers are taken. There are regular fire drills each term.
Closure of School Procedures
On some occasions, it may be necessary to close or cancel school. The following procedures will be followed whenever it is necessary to cancel or close school due to inclement weather, fire, important Government events, etc. The health and safety of students shall be the primary consideration in all decisions or actions taken at times of inclement weather or other emergencies.
Prior to the school day• In the case of important Government events, such as the APEC convention, the College is usually given prior warning via the Education Commission. • The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via an SMS message and a message will also be placed on the College website.
Procedures for closing school while in 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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Communication
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Communication
Parents are encouraged to contact the school by email whenever they have a concern or query. For student-specific communications, the first point of contact is the Form Tutor. A subject-specific matter should be sent to the subject teacher and more general items are usually best dealt with by contacting the relevant Deputy Head or Head of Senior School. Parents should expect emails to be acknowledged within 48 hours.
Where to go for the latest information:
Newsletters and College Magazine
The College produces a weekly newsletter for each school every Friday during term-time. Parents are emailed the Newsletter directly via the College website. The weekly Newsletter, along with past Newsletters, are also available on the website.
The Newsletter contains key dates for the forthcoming week along with a link to the full Parent Calendar.. Links to the other schools Newsletters, lunch menus and news items are also included
The College magazine is produced three times per year and published at the end of each term. It contains College news, stories, photos and more in-depth features from each of the three schools. A hardcopy magazine is sent home with students at the end of each term. Extra copies are available in the Main College Reception area and is also available to download via the College website in PDF format.
Website
The College has its own website where information, including the calendar, is accessible. The website has information relating to College activities and descriptions of the individual schools. There is also a media section where regular news items are posted.
SMS System
The College has an SMS system in place for event reminders and to communicate with parents in the event of an issue or crisis whereby rapid communication is of the utmost importance.
For example, if an important announcement regarding an unexpected closure of the College takes place, the College will send an SMS message notification to the mobile phone number that parents have provided advising them to review the website for further details. Parents are asked to let the school Offices know of any changes in contact details so that they can ensure parents receive all messages from the College.
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Yearbook
The College produces an annual Yearbook at the end of every school year as a keepsake for the students and staff. It is an optional purchase through the Dulwich College Shop at the Main College Reception.
School Calendar
The College uses an online calendar system. This allows parents, students and staff to be able to subscribe to school events via iCal, or RSS feeds. Apple iPhone users are also able to subscribe. The parent calendar is broken down into the following event categories:
• DUCKS Events• JS Events• SS Events• Performing Arts Events• Sports Events• University Guidance Events
This allows parents and staff the ability to subscribe to event information relevant to them. Subscription links can be found on the calendar section of the College website.
Month M T W TH F SAT SUN Event28 29 30 31 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 Aug: New Families Orientation Day 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 Aug: First Day of School -‐‑Term 125 26 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 08 Sep : Mid-‐‑Autumn Festival15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 29/9 -‐‑ 3/10: National Holiday
1 2 3 4 5 29/9 -‐‑ 3/10: National Holiday6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31
1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 06-‐‑07 Nov: November Break/Staff PD Days10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 301 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 15 Dec -‐‑ 02 Jan: Winter Holidays 22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31
1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 05 Jan: First Day of Term 2 12 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 1516 17 18 19 20 21 22 16-‐‑27 Feb: Lunar New Year holiday (CNY Day 19)23 24 25 26 27 28
12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930 31
1 2 3 4 5 03 April Staff PD day6 7 8 9 10 11 12 03-‐‑10 April Qingming holiday/official is 5th April13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 April First Day of Term 320 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30
1 2 3 01 May: May Day Holiday4 5 6 7 8 9 10 09 May: Founder'ʹs Day11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 19 Jun Last day of School (Half Day)22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 June: Dragon Boat Festival29 30
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