College Magazine 2020-2021 by Dulwich College Seoul

The magazine of Dulwich College Seoul

The College Seoul 2020 - 2021

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Table of Contents

From Our Head of College

Family of Schools

Academic Success

STEAM

The Arts

Sports

Adventurous Journeys

School Life

House Events

Giving Back

Sustainability

From Our Head of College Dear Parents and Guardians, It is my pleasure to share these highlights of school life from the past academic year. The year started on a challenging note with the pandemic raging but we soon saw hope as the vaccine became available in late 2020. The fact that our students came out stronger in the end is testament to their hard work and resilience, as well as the tireless efforts of our dedicated staff. We have curated stories that best demonstrate who we are as a school, and featured students and staff who have, through their actions, embodied the Dulwich spirit through and through. We feature group-wide collaborative events made possible by the power of our network of schools throughout Asia, our academic rigour and emphasis on STEAM and the arts, as well as sports. One of our key pillars is ‘Pioneering Spirit’, which is embodied in our outdoor education programme showcased in the magazine that helps students learn critical life skills and leadership through adventurous journeys. We also give a taste of what life at Dulwich is like as a student - how we observe local traditions and learn about each other’s cultures. We celebrate achievements and support one another. We proudly maintain the traditional House System that brings a healthy dose of friendly competition among students and staff. With everything from fun-filled tug of war to poetry competitions, students get inspired, learn, laugh and thrive at our many House Events. Holistic education isn’t just a buzzword for us. We truly believe well-rounded students are best equipped to make a positive impact as they find their place in this world. That is why community involvement and sustainability are core values that we hold dear. These values run in our DNA and we do our best to instil them to our students and staff at every opportunity. We hope you enjoy this look back at life in Dulwich College Seoul and relive some of the best moments from our last academic year (2020-2021)! Best wishes,

Mr Gudmundur Hegner Jonsson Head of College

Family of Schools

Dulwich Shakespeare Festival Collaboration with the Royal Shakespeare Company - The Seven Ages of Man (Humankind) In what was a remarkable project for the Drama Department, students from Year 1 to Year 12 and Mr Readman formed a theatre group to work together alongside The Royal Shakespeare Company. Students first took part in a live workshop with a practitioner in the UK, delivered online from Stratford-upon-Avon, England, the home of Shakespeare. Together, they explored the meaning of the speech, The Seven Ages of Man from the play As You Like It. The concept for the final video submission was to perform the whole speech together, to mark the difficult and unique times that we find ourselves in. We wanted to find a way to reflect on the impact of COVID-19 on our lives and express the importance of supporting each other. To watch the video on YouTube, simply Google search “The Seven Ages of Man, by Dulwich College Seoul”. I would like to thank the students and staff involved during the workshop, the filming, the editing and the production, helping to shape what will become a very important memory for all our community. Mr Matthew Readman Head of Drama

Family of Schools

Damian Siqueiros Photography Masterclass Renowned Mexican-Canadian photographer Damian Siqueiros held two visual art workshop sessions with students. The workshops aimed to develop students’ artistic awareness, technical skills, curatorial considerations and developing of concepts “emphatically”. Through this series, students were able to learn not only the practical shooting skills of experts, but also emphatic storytelling with concept planning and photography. In particular, many of the classes were conducted online, and the work of the students was also exhibited in an online virtual studio.

Family of Schools

Poetry Masterclass with Mark Grist Students participated in poetry masterclass sessions run by Mark Grist, an award-winning poet, rapper and viral sensation from Peterborough in the UK. During several stand-alone, hour-long, live-streamed workshops, Year 7 to Year 9 students took part in an introduction to writing for performance. The classes utilised a combination live performance and interactive workshop where Mr Grist introduced the class to spoken word poetry, sharing the fundamentals of the art form and raps that have made him a sensation. While half of the sessions were online, the students also participated in class using headphones and computers.

Family of Schools

MADD Festival (Music Art Dance and Drama) For the first ever online MADD festival virtually hosted by Dulwich College Singapore under the theme “Lifecycle of a Garment”, hundreds of students from Year 5 and Year 6 worked in collaboration with schools across the Dulwich network. For the final movie, each school embodied, explored and performed a chapter in the story through the common thread of UN Goodlife Goal #12: Responsible consumption and production, with a specific focus on fast fashion. The chapters are: Growing and Harvesting, Textile Manufacture, Dying and Printing, Cutting Sewing and Manufacture, Retail and Wearing, Disposing, Recycling and Reimagining. Blending music, art, drama, dance, film and design, this year’s festival incorporated diverse formats with both online and offline masterclasses, workshops and performances to meet students’ needs of creative treatments. Visual and performing arts play a major role in the Dulwich education throughout our school life. The MADD festival is one of the signature group events in the Arts which is hosted by a different Dulwich school each year. The vibrant arts culture of professional arts practitioners, performances and events is carefully planned to develop and enhance not only the co-curricular life of the school, but also the academic curriculum. As part of our family of schools, we offer a holistic education equipping our students with opportunities to experience all areas of the arts and skills for lifelong success. In partnership with top educational and artistic institutions all around the world, we encourage each student regardless of age to engage in diversified arts not only to improve their skills but also to enhance their levels of confidence, communications, social awareness, self-discipline and leadership skills. 7

Family of Schools

Dulwich Photo Competition Winners Congratulations to Tharmone (Year 5), Leah (Year 7) and Uku (Year 10) for their outstanding entries to the Dulwich Photo Competition. All three were awarded prizes for their entries. Tharmone's entry caught the judges’ eyes and she won second place in the contest, which included entries from across the Dulwich network of schools (parents, students and staff). Leah was also awarded second place for her photograph entitled Degas Ballerinas and Me. “Degas was painting ballerinas with such beauty and grace and yet these teenagers were daughters of poor workers. Life was difficult for them and being at the Opera de Paris was their only chance to become someone. I am looking at them with mixed emotions. Hope is timeless.” Uku was awarded third place for his photograph entitled Memory. “A contrast between the dark and mysterious volcanic rock and the light of a road between. A woman in white as a spirit on a foggy day, pushing forward to the end and beyond, hoping to be remembered.” Seven-hundred photographs were entered for the competition, from 13 countries. We hope you will be inspired to get your camera out and take part in next year’s competition!

Leah (Year 7)

Family of Schools

Tharmone (Year 5)

Uku (Year 10)

Academic Success

IB Results We are extremely proud to announce that the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) exam results for our 2021 cohort are our highest ever! IB Diploma students achieved an astonishing average point score of 40 and boasted a 100 percent pass rate. The results compare to this year’s average score of 33.02 points and an average 88.96 percent pass rate, respectively, based on 170,000 IB Diploma students from around the world who received results this week (source: International Baccalaureate Organization website, as of 7 July 2021). The stellar results are especially impressive given students faced a challenging year of uncertainty and upheaval amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The IB Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a rigorous two-year programme of international education for students ages 16 to 19 that prepares students for university and life in a global society. IBDP students follow six courses: three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level. The points awarded for each course range from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest). Students can also be awarded up to three additional points for their combined results on the Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge. The highest possible total score for the IB Diploma is 45 points. The IB Diploma is awarded to students who gain at least 24 points, subject to certain minimal levels of performance across the whole Diploma and to satisfactory completion of Creativity, Activity and Service requirements. Congratulations to all the students for their fantastic achievements and a big thank you to the teachers who supported our students during a difficult time!

Academic Success

IGCSE Results We are proud to announce that our students recorded our best results yet in their IGCSE exams this year, with 49% recording A*, nearly 80% recording A*-A and 91% recording A*-B. Special congratulations to our superstars Juna, Alix and Jiyoon who did particularly well! Great job to all our students for their hard work and thank you to all our teachers for the support you gave to this cohort throughout an extraordinarily challenging IGCSE journey.

Academic Success

Theory of Knowledge Exhibition As part of the IB Diploma, students are required to study the core subject, Theory of Knowledge. The subject explores the ideas of how knowledge is generated and shared, looking at topics such as confirmation bias, the influence of language, and authority bias. Part of the requirements for the course is for Year 12 students to host a Theory of Knowledge exhibition. Students have to choose a question from 35 options given by the International Baccalaureate Organisation. Questions range from ‘What counts as Knowledge?’, ‘Are some things unknowable?’ to ‘How can we distinguish between knowledge, belief, and opinion?’. Students must answer this question by investigating three specific objects of their own choosing. During the exhibition, students presented their questions, objects, and the findings of their investigation. I have really enjoyed watching the students select different materials, from Tweets, songs, speeches, and textbooks to explore their own ideas. This is the first time students have been assessed through the exhibition, and they have set a high standard for other year groups to follow. Hopefully next year we will be able to invite more of the school community on campus to experience the exhibition. Ms Rebecca Gardner Assistant Head of Senior School (IB Coordinator)

STEAM

FOBISIA Science Competition A large number of our students participated in the FOBISIA Science Online Competition. For seven days, students had to solve as many science questions as possible. The questions covered topics and knowledge from across the three sciences. Against competitor schools with much larger student populations, we held our own and came 10th globally thanks to the tireless efforts of our students. We were also the highest placed among the Dulwich College International Family of Schools. Special mention go to the following students, who gained enough points individually to achieve specific awards:

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Emerald Award (5000+ points): Prayrit L (highest in school) Gold Award (3000+ points): Ryan C Bronze Award (1000+ points): Juna H, Dawson L, Jaewook K Credit Award (500+ points): Jayden H, Hugo P, Aaron J, Nela M

Well done to all of our students who took part and embraced the competition enthusiastically. It served as a valuable opportunity to review their science knowledge while competing in a fun and light-hearted manner. Mr Sancho Cheung Senior School Head of Science

STEAM

Academic Marathon Competition A number of our Year 12 students chose to take part in the Academic Marathon Online Competition in Biology and Physics. Within a timeframe of two hours, students had to solve as many subject-specific questions as possible within their chosen science subject. Competing against schools with larger student populations, we held our own and our Physics team came second globally in the ‘Physithon’. Special mention go to the following students, who gained enough points individually to achieve specific awards:

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Jaehoon J - Global 8th place in the Physithon Erland S - Global 12th place in the Physithon Jack L - Global 16th place in the Physithon Daniel C - Global 17th place in the Biothon The Physithon Team: Jaehoon J, Ga-Eun K, Jack L, Erland S, Jackson W, Kevin Y - Global 2nd place for the team

Well done to all of our students who took part and embraced the competition enthusiastically. It served as a valuable opportunity to review their science knowledge while competing in a fun and lighthearted manner. Mr Sancho Cheung Senior School Head of Science

STEAM

United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Challenges Across the course of the school year, all students were invited to take part in the United Kingdom Mathematics Trust Challenges, which progressed in difficulty from the Junior, to the Intermediate, and to the Senior Challenge. Here are the final results from all groups;

Special mentions must be made to those pupils who achieved “Best In Year,” or even more impressive, “Best in School” for their respective competitions. Junior challenge: Best in Year 7 Ella C, Best in Year 8 and Best in School Philip C Intermediate challenge: Best in Year 9 and Best in School Jayeon Y, Best in Year 10 Danny Y, Best in Year 11 Steven C Senior challenge: Best in Year 11 Clarise J, Best in Year 12 Ga-Eun K and Sanghyun A, Best in Year 13 and Best in School Iris K In addition to this, a number of the Intermediate and Junior Challenge pupils qualified for the follow-on Olympiad rounds, placing them approximately within the Top 1,000 participants in the world; an absolutely phenomenal achievement! These are: Junior Olympiad: Ella C, Philip C, Jaewook K, Ji Hyo K, and Julia Y Intermediate Olympiad: Eric H, Jisung K, Sangwoo K, Jayeon Y, Danny Y, and Lauren K A huge congratulations again from the Mathematics Department. Ms Emma Chamberlain Senior School Head of Mathematics

STEAM

FOBISIA Coding Challenge Year 10 IGCSE Computer Science students Eleanor, Seren, Charlie, Noah, Prayrit and Uku entered the 2021 FOBISIA Creative Coding Challenge. The competition was hosted by Regents International School Pattaya. This year’s challenge was to code a game on the theme of magic. The students developed their solutions using Java and the Roblox game engine programming language Lua. They were all awarded certificates of excellence for their efforts. Mr Gareth Thomas Senior School Computer Science Teacher

STEAM

Year 4 Biome Dioramas I had the great pleasure of visiting our Year 4 students to see the results of their hard work. They have been busy researching and preparing their projects on the theme of ‘biomes’ and today was a big moment for them as they invited students and staff to come and see their work to learn more about the natural world. Students prepared a variety of ways in which to present their findings through models, presentations, speeches and posters. Fellow students and staff had the opportunity to ask questions and to learn all sorts of amazing facts. Did you know that dolphin calves have fur? Did you know that in 1997 scientists recorded an extremely loud and low-frequency sound in the ocean that may (and this is a big ‘may’) have been generated by a mysterious underwater creature called a ‘bloop’, possibly six times larger than a blue whale? On a more serious note, our Year 4 biome specialists also outlined the threats these precious environments face through deforestation, overfishing, pollution and increasing urbanisation, along with some of the solutions that contribute to the restoration of these precious habitats. Mr Gudmundur Hegner Jonsson Head of College

STEAM

The Arts

Art and Design IB Art Exhibition It was exciting to see the IB Visual Art Exhibition go up in the past few days. Our talented IB Diploma Visual Art students have been proudly hanging and displaying their work in the College Foyer for all to enjoy. The exhibition is a showcase of the students’ talent, creativity and dedication and is the culmination of two years of hard work. It has been a privilege to pop into the Art room over the past two years (when we have been on campus!) and catch the students at work. I loved chatting with the students about their projects and seeing their portfolios develop. Congratulations to the IB Visual Art students from the Class of 2021! Ms Sarah Harrison Head of Senior School

The Arts IGCSE Fine Art Exhibition Congratulations to Year 11 IGCSE Art students for their fantastic exhibition. This is the first time we have staged an exhibition for Year 11 and the work is stunning. I hope that this is the start of an annual tradition. Thank you to all involved in sharing the creativity and talent of these students. Ms Sarah Harrison Head of Senior School

The work demonstrates a wide range of materials, techniques, concepts and themes that have been carefully considered by the students. Congratulations to all involved, they should be very proud of their artistic accomplishments, especially considering the challenges they have encountered this year. Mr Daniel Hickey Head of Art

The Arts

Music Online Music Recital The Music department at Dulwich College Seoul hosted Online Music Recitals. Teachers, parents and students were delighted to come together virtually, and enjoy over 80 performances across all key stages. We were treated to some outstanding performances, and wonderful displays of musicianship and talent. Thank you to each and every performer who helped bring the Dulwich College Seoul community together during these difficult times. Mr Mark Knights Director of Music

The Arts

Summer Online Recitals Our young musicians participated in the Summer Online Recitals – it was wonderful to see students performing a wide variety of pieces ranging from Bach and Beethoven to Eric Clapton and Ed Sheeran. We also had the pleasure of hearing some original compositions. Well done to our young artists and thanks to the Music Department for arranging these important performance opportunities for our students. We all look forward to the day that we can invite everyone to our Auditorium for more musical celebrations. Over 100 students took part in this term’s Summer Online Recitals. A wide variety of instrumentalists and singers showcased their talents, and it was wonderful to see so many of our students take the opportunity to come together and share live music, overcoming the challenges that present themselves with being online. Thank you to every participant for giving us joy through performing music, as well as parents, teachers, and audience members for their constant support of Music in Dulwich College Seoul. Mr Mark Knights Director of Music 23

The Arts

Performing Arts Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Christmas Show *Note: EYFS is now referred to as DUCKS 1. Our First Christmas Play was performed beautifully by our youngest students. It was shared with parents who, I have no doubt, thoroughly enjoyed the children's hard work from the comfort of home. Whether a Santa, a snowflake, a reindeer, a tree or a narrator, the boys and girls knew their spots, their cues and their lines very well, and they were off the charts for Christmas cuteness too! Thank you to all the adults at home and in school who supported this lovely show. Ms Adele Guinee Primary School EYFS Leader

The Arts

Year 8 Lead Drama Lesson for Year 1 Four Year 8 students led a Drama session for Year 1 based on the book Not Now, Bernard. They planned the lesson to help Year 1 students explore the emotions of loneliness, frustration, and boredom when parents are busy with their own lives. Year 8 students demonstrated great skills to lead and explain, and go into the roles of the characters in the book. Year 1 students showed great listening skills, were imaginative and creative and showed compassion for the characters. These are the types of experiences I think build great memories for our students. Mr Matthew Readman Head of Drama

Sports

Swimming News Dulwich College Seoul provides a fantastic swimming programme run by an outstanding team. No matter their ability or age, students are encouraged in a positive, safe environment to learn one of the key life skills. It’s fantastic to see the journey students take, from the beginners in Early Years who are learning water confidence, to the fish-like older students, streamlining their way to quick times and representing the school at competitive meets. We are so lucky here that everyone gets to swim every week, a vital element in providing a challenging curriculum where all students can make continual progress. Not only does swimming provide a fun way to stay active and healthy, but it is also one life skill that might turn out to be invaluable when you least expect it! Even when students find it hard, they must remember that the best swimmers in the world started with just the basics. The more time in the water, the better you get - it is that simple. PE Department

Sports

Volleyball Season to Date… In what has been the craziest year for school sports, it was great to finally be back amongst inter-school fixtures. The Varsity Volleyball teams have been taking the lead in what is now a very condensed season after the stopstart build-up. Three matches in four days is a stern test for any player, so it has been fantastic to see the positive attitudes of everyone involved. The progress curve has been on an upward trajectory and the girls and boys have improved beyond recognition. The girls have been building points and the boys have been dominating the net. The season so far has produced wins and losses for both, but as we edge towards the finals, they are in a strong position to perform well. The skills are there in abundance, the desire to win is strong, but is the control in the big moments there? Time will tell! PE Department

Sports

Aiming for Success in Early Years The Nursery and Reception classes worked on their throwing and catching skills. To keep the level of challenge high, we have been introducing some targets and hoops to aim towards. A new word we have discussed is ACCURACY, and they came up with the definition, ‘When the ball goes where you want it to.’ Whilst Nursery have been working on their individual skills, the Reception groups began to work as a team, reinforcing cooperation, an important life skill we can all improve on. PE Department

Sports

Photos by Heilani

Volleyball Season Finale Both Varsity teams competed in the two-day, end of season tournament, in what were both highly competitive affairs. The girls led the way with a fine runners-up trophy while the boys backed up a promising campaign to finish a gallant fourth and gaining the Sportsmanship Team Award, a testament to the fine spirit in which they play the game. Both teams had mixed fortunes on the first day, each recording two wins and a loss. This meant they both started early on the Saturday with an uphill battle to reach the final. The boys played in one of the best matches of the tournament with the third set decider ending 26-24. They were the better team, but sometimes that does not guarantee the result that is deserved. Next year, the “killer instinct” will burn even brighter. The girls cruised through the quarters and semi-final with cutthroat efficiency, seeing off strong opponents 2-0 both times. Then the loss from the previous day came into effect as the final came very soon after, with little time for a break. A strong start saw them take the first set, but eventually the fuel gauge started to waver, and they lost out in the following sets by a slim margin. Success is often wrongly focussed on wins and trophies, whereas the real benchmark for true success should be found in the progress that was made, the inner confidence that has grown and the enjoyment that being part of a team brings. With that in mind, both teams were clear winners! PE Department 29

Sports

Staying Engaged Students must understand that having an active outlet is essential in coping with the stresses of school life and all it throws at them, not just in the physical sense but, just as crucially, in helping with mental health. The old adage, ‘healthy body, healthy mind’ has never been truer in this fast-paced world. The focus always seems to be on exams, study, revise, repeat… and as the stress builds, anxiety grows and doubts creep into the mind. But we know how to help; get active, be social, forget about your studies for an hour, get the heart pumping (it actually enjoys this feeling) and switch modes. At Dulwich College Seoul, the students do this really well, and they will reap the rewards. Studies have shown that doing exercise before an exam is more beneficial than cramming in some last-minute revision. Don’t stop moving! PE Department

Sports

Dulwich Leopard Seals Compete in KAIAC Swim Meets in March and April Seeking to find a way to compete during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Dulwich Leopard Seals participated in virtual KAIAC swim meets. A virtual meet is where each team swims at their home pool while comparing times and scoring them against other teams. Swimmers compete in up to three individual events as well as in relays to achieve their personal best times. This is a fantastic way to compete whilst maintaining a safe environment, ensuring that our swimmers stay motivated during their training sessions. Notable results: Year 9 – Alexander set school and U15 records in 50m and 100m butterfly, 200m and 400m freestyle. Year 10 – Dawson set school and U15 records in 50m backstroke and 100m backstroke. Year 10 – Youngsoo set a school and U15 record in 100m breaststroke. Girls All-Conference Recipients • Marcella ranked 15th out of 49 girls Boys All-Conference Recipients • Dawson ranked 15th out of 99 boys • Alexander ranked 18th out of 99 boys KAIAC All-Tournament • Youngsoo ranked 7th out of 99 boys • Alexander ranked 10th out of 99 boys It is great to see so many swimmers taking part and to see a few smashing their personal records. PE Department 31

Adventurous Journeys

Year 4 Trip to Namsan Park Year 4 visited Namsan park for inspiration about autumn. Students took photographs and recorded the sounds, sights, smells and feelings they experienced on the trip in order to inspire their series of autumn poems. Keeping socially distant and using school iPads, students took creative photographs to inspire their poetic minds. Mr Danny Barron Year 4 Leader

Adventurous Journeys

Year 6 Adventure Week What a fantastic week Year 6 had for Adventure Week! It really was a jam-packed week of fun. Year 6 embarked on several activities: cycling, rafting, hiking, bouldering, problem solving and the Amazing Race around Seoul. We were so impressed with the determination the children showed as they faced these exciting, yet challenging activities and how much they supported and cheered one another on during the process. There are definitely some very avid climbers in Year 6 and we were in awe at the dizzying heights the children got to whilst bouldering. The children were instructed on safety, especially how to fall without hurting themselves, before being led through a range of varying routes to take to climb to the top of the wall. The core strength shown by the children made me very envious! It was great to see the children continue to challenge themselves and set achievable goals that would then propel them to the next level. There was some great climbing indeed - a special mention to Seoyoon, Aleks and Oskar. We enjoyed seeing the children’s communication and leadership skills as well as their logical thinking develop as they solved problems. It required teamwork, thinking skills, perseverance as well as knowing when to just keep it simple.

During the hiking element of the Adventure Week, we were proud that all the children successfully completed the challenging 7.8km course chosen for them on Gwanak Mountain. Notable moments during the hikes included Anaya and Olivia showing great determination to complete the most difficult sections; Edward and Brandon supporting friends who needed a little extra encouragement; and Eliz who clearly demonstrated inquiry skills through her curiosity and questioning.

The Tour de Han River was a ‘wheelie’ fun adventure, cycling as far as 41km. We were very proud and impressed at how far Year 6 were able to cycle and how well they supported each other as a team. Claire almost had a tumble at the beginning of the ride but was assured and confident on the bike for the rest of the day. We also had some knowledgeable scientific 33

Adventurous Journeys explanations of how the bike gears work from Mikhael and Lia, which certainly helped us cycle up some of the hills! Overall, it was a wonderful week of cycling along the Han River and we hope it inspired Year 6 to keep on riding.

The Shackleton and Seacole Projects As part of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) for the IB curriculum, students are required to complete a CAS project. This is a collaborative project and is meant to be a series of CAS experiences, covering at least two of the three strands. The Class of 2022 had the option of choosing one out of two projects: the Shackleton Project and the Seacole Project. Initially, Year 12 students were preparing for trips to Japan (Shackleton Project) or Namhae (Seacole Project). However, due to Coronavirus restrictions, the trips were cancelled. As an alternative, students took part in day trips or planned and carried out academic projects in school.

What is an adventure without some leisure rafting on the Han River at Tteuksom! Year 6 showed amazing resilience plunging the paddle into the water and controlling the direction of the raft. Lyann especially never gave up despite her arms feeling tired. Emily impressed everyone with her calm and wonderful leadership qualities. Our final day culminated with everyone competing in the Amazing Race around Seoul using their communication and organisational skills as well as logical reasoning to navigate, solve clues and take photos of the specified places.

Members of the Shackleton Project decided to participate in two activities: cycling and hiking. Students cycled from school to a point around Hanam-si. These were great opportunities for us to challenge ourselves while socializing. The total cycling distance was 50km, and the round trip took approximately seven hours from start to finish. The journey was much quicker than expected, and it was indeed an exhausting one too! Plus, the view at the endpoint was priceless.

The smiles, the cheers, the applause of encouragement - it was all really fantastic to witness, and it reminded us how close we are as a community; we could not be more proud of the children. The enthusiasm shown by all was truly amazing and it really will turn out to be one of the most memorable weeks of Year 6. A big thank you to all the staff who supported and Mr Jewitt for organising such an action-packed week! Ms Vanessa Wilson Year 6 Leader Another group of students hiked up Gwanak Mountain, which is notorious for its rugged trail to the summit. For the first hour or so, a heated debate took place about which route to take. Eventually, we decided to go in the opposite direction, ending the hike where we had planned to start the hike. After a few hours of hiking, we ended up at the summit and had our lunches before hiking back down the mountain on the difficult trail. 34

Adventurous Journeys

Year 5 Hike

While the Shackleton Adventure days were taking place, roughly 20 students remained in school and took part in various academic activities. These ranged from online courses in photography, Adobe InDesign and music composition to working on their Extended Essays, preparing for upcoming university applications, and completing practical work for upcoming Internal Assessments. While it was not the trip that the Year 12 students had initially been planning, it was indeed a meaningful experience for everyone involved. About CAS

Year 5 had a wonderful walk on the wild side with their hike on the Seoul Trail. There were some amazing instances of perseverance, but the children also displayed a great sense of inquiry toward their surroundings, as well as a kind and caring attitude when encouraging each other. The acorns, woodpeckers and pine cones sparked many discussions, and we hope to have fostered a newlydiscovered love of hiking amongst the children.

The CAS programme includes Creativity, which encourages students to engage in the arts and creative thinking. Activity seeks to develop a healthy lifestyle through physical exertion complementing academic work elsewhere in the Diploma Programme. Service within the community offers a vehicle for new learning with academic value. The three strands of CAS enhance students’ personal and interpersonal development through experiential learning and enable journeys of self-discovery. Sang Hoon, Year 12

School Life

World Kindness Day The ‘Kindest School in the Universe’ celebrated World Kindness Day. Everyone came to school dressed in yellow to represent how happy we are to be working together to be the kindest school. Children donated KRW 2,000 to the UNICEF children’s charity for COVID-19. During the day, older children showed their kindness to the younger children by reading stories with them. Student council delivered cards that they have created for teachers, security guards, cleaners and cooks to thank them for their kindness throughout the year.

School Life

2020 Chuseok Celebrations Students wore Hanbok (Traditional Korean clothes) to school to celebrate Chuseok . Chuseok (추석), the Harvest Full Moon Festival is one of the biggest national holidays in Korea. Traditionally, many Korean families gather at the house of the head of the family to give thanks to their ancestors by holding a ritual ceremony on the day of the full moon. It is different from how you might celebrate Christmas in Western countries, but it has similar values and concepts such as families spending time together, being thankful and cherishing the moment. Over the years, Dulwich College Seoul has held wonderful celebrations learning about Chuseok and its importance. Students have also enjoyed performing during Chuseok assemblies including singing, dancing and drama. However, due COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s Chuseok assembly was replaced with a Whole School Chuseok video message which was shared with the community via email.

School Life

Book Week Book Week has been a riot of colour, words and creativity. In the Senior School, we celebrated literature through events such as the online poetry workshops with Mark Grist, who visited us in person a short time before campus closure a year ago. Students enjoyed the sessions and we hope to invite him back to Dulwich College Seoul for face-to-face sessions in the future. Students and teachers have also been invited to Drop Everything and Read! during lessons. Announcements made over the PA system instructed the community to stop what they were doing and get out a book for some quality reading time. Two days of book-themed costumes was also fantastic. As always, students and teachers showed astonishing creativity. In the Primary School, Dulwich mums and published authors Carly West and Nicola McClure entertained enthralled groups of children with their delightful stories and skilful storytelling - thank you to both for their time and passion!

School Life

The Hill We Climb Year 8 students have been studying poetry in their English lessons and we recently studied the poem The Hill We Climb, by Amanda Gorman, which she read at the Inauguration Ceremony for US President Joe Biden. The students learnt about who she is and what inspired her to write poetry. Year 8 students reviewed the poem and analysed the language of the poem, in detail. Then they were asked to write a report for the school Newsletter about the First Youth Poet Laureate and her poem. I was very impressed with the reports that were submitted that week and I chose this as an excellent example from Ruby. I thought her report was well researched, factual and she gave an insight into how the poem had impacted on her. It is a great example of the quality of writing our Year 8 students can produce. I hope you enjoy it.

Ruby’s Report: Amanda Gorman: Who is she? Amanda Gorman, born on 7 March 1998 in Los Angeles, California is, in my personal opinion, one of the most inspirational teenagers of our era. This American poet with an education from Harvard focuses her work on issues of oppression, race, discrimination, as well as feminism. Being the first National Youth Poet Laureate, she has a lot of eyes on her, and this particular audience has been slowly increasing ever since she recited that heartfelt poem The Hill We Climb at Joe Biden’s inauguration. This particular poem has helped boost her career to an immeasurable level, causing her two books to reach best-seller status, as well as giving her a professional management contract.

The Hill We Climb This poem is Amanda Gorman's most notable work; presented on 20 January 2021. It expresses her ideals of the future, and the past that we had left behind. The very first line “When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade?” perfectly captures everyone's thoughts of the current situation; with the storming of the Capitol and the Coronavirus slowly taking over our lives, there seems to be no end to this madness. 40

Gorman describes America as “not broken but simply unfinished” showing us that we have a second chance; we can escape this hell of a world that we currently live in and create something beautiful out of it. In this poem, the way she speaks is powerful, with her words cutting deep as she describes the harsh reality of the current situation. Inauguration Poem - The Hill We Climb When day comes we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never-ending shade? The loss we carry, a sea we must wade We've braved the belly of the beast We've learned that quiet isn't always peace And the norms and notions of what just is Isn't always just-ice And yet the dawn is ours before we knew it Somehow we do it Somehow we've weathered and witnessed a nation that isn't broken but simply unfinished We the successors of a country and a time where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president only to find herself reciting for one And yes we are far from polished far from pristine but that doesn't mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect We are striving to forge a union with purpose To compose a country committed to all cultures, colors, characters and conditions of man And so we lift our gazes not to what stands between us but what stands before us We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another We seek harm to none and harmony for all Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true: That even as we grieved, we grew That even as we hurt, we hoped

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That even as we tired, we tried That we'll forever be tied together, victorious Not because we will never again know defeat but because we will never again sow division Scripture tells us to envision that everyone shall sit under their own vine and fig tree And no one shall make them afraid If we're to live up to our own time Then victory won't lie in the blade But in all the bridges we've made That is the promise to glade The hill we climb If only we dare It's because being American is more than a pride we inherit, it's the past we step into and how we repair it We've seen a force that would shatter our nation rather than share it Would destroy our country if it meant delaying democracy And this effort very nearly succeeded But while democracy can be periodically delayed it can never be permanently defeated In this truth in this faith we trust For while we have our eyes on the future history has its eyes on us This is the era of just redemption We feared at its inception We did not feel prepared to be the heirs of such a terrifying hour but within it we found the power to author a new chapter To offer hope and laughter to ourselves So while once we asked, how could we possibly prevail over catastrophe? Now we assert How could catastrophe possibly prevail over us? We will not march back to what was but move to what shall be A country that is bruised but whole, benevolent but bold, fierce and free We will not be turned around or interrupted by intimidation because we know our inaction and inertia will be the inheritance of the next generation Our blunders become their burdens But one thing is certain: If we merge mercy with might,

and might with right, then love becomes our legacy and change our children's birthright So let us leave behind a country better than the one we were left with Every breath from my bronze-pounded chest, we will raise this wounded world into a wondrous one We will rise from the gold-limbed hills of the west, we will rise from the windswept northeast where our forefathers first realized revolution We will rise from the lake-rimmed cities of the midwestern states, we will rise from the sunbaked south We will rebuild, reconcile and recover and every known nook of our nation and every corner called our country, our people diverse and beautiful will emerge, battered and beautiful When day comes we step out of the shade, aflame and unafraid The new dawn blooms as we free it For there is always light, if only we're brave enough to see it If only we're brave enough to be it Ms Sarah Holden Senior School English Teacher

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Christmas Card Competition Winners

Congratulations to our latest winners for their artistic creativity! 1st Place: Alyssa 2nd Place: Sara, Tina, Dira and Rina 3rd Place: Suyi Special Mentions: Samira and Leo

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Nicola McClure visits Dulwich College Seoul DUCKS were very lucky to have Mrs Nicola McClure, a visiting author come into school to complete a variety of fun literacy activities based on her latest book, My House Is Full of Animals. We were so impressed with the children’s acting skills as they acted out the story in their animal hats. The children then brainstormed the different ways that animals move, from slithering to galloping, and trotting to swooping. The children then created their own version of the story, this time based on My School Is Full of Animals! The children were very imaginative in coming up with their own versions of the story using the different ways of moving and their favourite animals. So much fun was had by us all. Thank you for visiting DUCKS!

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Happy Seollal Our run up to Seollal was colourful and fun. Students dressed in red or traditional outfits, and enjoyed the lessons and activities about Lunar New Year provided by the Mandarin Department and others.

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Year 13 Graduation

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Head of Senior School Graduation Day is one of my favourite days of the year. This year, it gave me enormous pleasure to lead the celebrations for our smallest graduating class to date - just nine students! This tiny year group have battled through the challenges of COVID-19 and have coped admirably with the uncertainty that the past 16 months have thrown at them. The afternoon of celebration began with the Graduation Parade - a chance for the Dulwich College Seoul community to congratulate the graduating students. We started on the 5th floor and worked our way down to families gathered in Reception. The corridors were lined with students, teachers and support staff, clapping and cheering. I was particularly impressed by the cheering from Primary school students, who waved flags to represent the countries our graduates are heading off to next year. The more formal celebration took place in the Auditorium. Chiara F and Aaron J spoke on behalf of the graduating students. Mr Jonsson followed his address with a song, which was a surprise to all in attendance. There were some spectacular performances from students, and I got an opportunity to tell Year 13 just how fantastic they are in my remarks as they stepped up to receive their certificates. 46

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The Class of 2021 are a very special group of students. For such a small cohort, they made a big impact! I invited teachers to share their thoughts on the group. Three teachers who know them best had this to say: Ms Carolina Taboada, Head of European Languages and Form Tutor for 13CT: I have been their tutor for four years for a reason: they are simply brilliant people to teach and have around. It is hard to believe how different they were back then. Many students have moved overseas, and others have joined them in what today is a cohort of nine students. I am glad it has been that way, because even though they probably miss those who were part of this cohort, their absence has helped them to become stronger and braver. I have been proud of them every single day and I will remember them as my best form ever. Ms Kaersten Deeds, Director of University Counselling: It takes a special group of people to look adversity in the face and laugh at it. Ongoing pandemic, unpredictable school closures… You all have faced some incredibly challenging times and I can’t imagine how many times you wanted to throw in the towel or felt like it wasn’t worth it. But hopefully you know now that not only was it worth it, but you were worth it. There’s nothing you can’t do, if you can do all of that… so go and do it! Ms Rebecca Gardner, Assistant Head of Senior School (IB Coordinator): I have never met such a diverse group of students who are so supportive of one another. Whether it is sitting having lunch together, relaxing in the form room, helping each other study and revise or just being there for one another, it has been a joy and privilege to see. The attributes that the class of 2021 show - thinkers, communicators, principled, open-minded, caring, risk takers, perseverance - will allow these students to not only be successful at university but for the rest of their lives. I will really miss the group. The Class of 2021 will be a tough act to follow. Wherever life takes them, I hope that they will remember their time here fondly, that they keep in touch, and they come back to visit us from time to time. Ms Sarah Harrison Head of Senior School

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Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from the Head of College Dear Parent / Guardian, I had the honour of attending the graduation ceremony for our Class of 2021. A fine group of young men and women took to the stage to receive their graduation certificates before congregating with families and staff under marquis tents out on the ‘lawn’ for afternoon tea. Before entering the auditorium, our graduates participated in the traditional Graduation Parade, where they walk along the corridors all the way down from the fifth floor, with staff and students cheering them on. It was an extraordinary event to witness and be part of. It is on days such as these that one feels especially proud of being part of the Dulwich College Seoul community. I wish our freshly baked alumni every success as they now embark upon these exciting next steps, and look forward to welcoming them back on to our campus in future years. I would like to share my welcome speech delivered to our cherished graduates on this special day: Dear beloved graduates, family, friends and amazing teachers and staff. Many happy returns on this day of joy. I’m extremely honoured and proud to stand here on behalf of our College to welcome you all here today and to share in your joy and celebration of Alix, Chiara, Joonsoo, Aaron, Iris, Tom, Olivia, Hugo and Wonmin. Today is a day of great celebration and one that is emotionally charged for us all. Today represents a transition, a turning point in your lives – upon receiving your graduation certificates, you will officially have taken your first step as a graduate of Dulwich College Seoul – you will join a small but growing group of Dulwich alumni and you know that you will always have a home away from home here on our campus. We hope that we will be able to welcome you back from wherever you may be in the world for your future reunions – 5 years, 10 years, 20 years! Indeed the latin words ‘alumnus’, for men, and ‘alumna’, for women mean ‘foster son’ and ‘foster daughter’ – you will always be the cherished sons and daughters of Dulwich College Seoul. 48

School Life When I sat at home in front of my computer thinking about what I should say to our graduates here today, I asked myself: ‘what would I have wanted my Head of College to say to me and my fellow graduates when I graduated from my school in Iceland far too many moons ago.’ I could outline the extraordinary resilience you have all shown in overcoming all of the challenges thrown your way over the last 16 months as we have had to live under the shadow of a global pandemic. I could talk about all of the uncertainties, challenges and opportunities you will face head on and make the most of as you embark upon these next exciting chapters of your lives. I could talk about the paths that now sit before you, paths that will take you to the most unexpected places where you will encounter experiences and people who will change your perspectives in ways you cannot begin to imagine. We often like to think that we have our destinies in our hands and that we can map out the chapters of our lives with a degree of certainty. Yet if life has taught me one thing, it is this, so beautifully encapsulated by John Lennon in his song, ‘Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy): ‘Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans.' I could talk about the beautiful and strong friendships you have developed, bonds that will live with you for many years to come, and, in some cases, for the rest of your lives. I could talk about the many successes and failures you will live through and the many times you will pick yourselves up and go on to make the most of the opportunities you will make for yourselves. I could talk about the fact that there is no such thing as luck – you will need to work hard to make opportunities for yourselves – the hope is that the skills, insights and experiences you have gained during your time here will allow you to make sense of, and filter the flood of information we are exposed to on a daily basis in this information age. I could talk about the importance of recognizing the unending love and support you have been given by your families in helping you get to this day, here, today, and the countless hours of work and daily dedication shown by your teachers and staff over the years. I could talk about how we hope that you will go out into the world and work to make it a better place for your fellow human beings and being considerate and thoughtful in caring for our Mother Earth, in being compassionate and kind, in being humble and gracious in all your endeavours. I could talk about all of these things, and I guess I now have! My Head of College was a serious and stern soul. Having been a Head of College for these past years I can understand why - It’s a tough job! You have to work hard in staying positive, in being humble, compassionate and kind through thick and thin. And so for Alix, Chiara, Joonsoo, Aaron, Iris, Tom, Olivia, Hugo and Wonmin, I will leave you with the words of DuBose Heyward and the music of George and Ira Gershwin, as contained in the song, Summertime, from the musical ‘Porgy and Bess.’ (Mr Jonsson sings) Mr Gudmundur Hegner Jonsson Head of College

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Year 6 Graduations Many thanks to all the Year 6 families who were able to come to school to celebrate Year 6s' journey through Primary School. It was a lovely day of student speeches, photos and videos from months and years past and reflection on learning and life so far. All students received their Year 6 Graduation Certificate. Many also received their Year 6 Award Medal and Certificate as they had successfully completed all four elements of the award programme. Three Special Year 6 Awards are also presented: Headmaster's Award for Academic Excellence: Seoyoon S The Edward Alleyn Award for Service to the Community: Eliz H The Kindness Award: Yumi W Mrs Jane Smith Head of Primary School 50

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Student Council-led Talent Shows

The Student Council decided they wanted to hold a talent show. Many dozens of talented students stepped forward to show their skills and talents to our community. We had card tricks, puppets, singing, piano playing and dances from our risk-taking students. The winners were videoed and a clip of the winners’ performances was shared with our community. Well done to all who entered.

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Halloween in Primary School We had a Primary School filled with ghouls, witches and assorted monsters and other disconcerting characters, as well as some kinder souls such as fairies and cartoon and book characters. It was lovely to have the school buzzing with fun and friendship across classes. We do not usually make so much of Halloween but this year we felt that we need a bit of fun and light-heartedness in the classrooms to bring our community together again.

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Halloween in Senior School Many of our Senior School students embraced the opportunity to get involved with Dulwich College Seoul’s Halloween festivities. Well done for those who dressed up in Halloween attire and thank you to all who donated. The Senior School raised KRW 500,000 for UNICEF’s Coronavirus Children’s Crisis Appeal. This money, along with funds raised in Primary School, will go towards supporting the world’s most vulnerable children during the current pandemic.

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Year 5 and Year 6 House Poetry Competition It was extremely tough trying to decide between the contestants in the Year 5 and Year 6 House Poetry presentations. I was in awe of our students' stage presence and composure in front of an audience of many. Each House was very well represented with poems on subjects as varied as cats, rabbits, noses (x3), fire and ice, Thanksgiving, story books, teachers and school prisons! There were many students who stood out including Gabriella, Danny and Violet for their confident and humorous delivery, and Seoyoon, Nathan and Henry for performing classic poems so expertly. The eventual House winners were Sejong House, represented by Taehee and Ein in Year 5, and Taeyoung and Lia in Year 6. Congratulations to all involved and keep writing and performing! Mrs Jane Smith Head of Primary School

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Year 3 and Year 4 House Poetry Assembly Performers from Year 3 and Year 4 recited their own original poems and familiar poems from established poets as part of the House Poetry Competition. The students performed with increased poise and confidence in front of their audience and judges had a difficult job picking outright winners! The winners today were Alleyn with four very strong performances from Jaina and Charles in Year 3 and from Elizabeth and Oonagh in Year 4. Shackleton was 2nd, Seacole was 3rd and Sejong was in 4th place. Other very strong performances came from Garrat, Karam and Nayla in Year 3 and also from Chase, Shiv and Yiling in Year 4. All contributors are commended on their risk-taking and solid performances which entertained our gathered audience so beautifully.

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House Tug of War Well done to all who contributed to a great competition in the House Tug of Wars! Each contest was hardwon but very good-natured. Sejong and Alleyn Houses pulled their way to victory this time.

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Giving Back

From the Tacloban Fundraising Committee

Since we started the IB Diploma Programme in Year 12, the Tacloban Fundraising Committee has been working to raise money for families in Tacloban, Philippines. We have been continuing the work of previous IB Diploma students in helping a community affected by Typhoon Haiyan in 2013 through donations to Volunteer for the Visayans. Our fundraising events included bake sales, uniform sales, and various other activities. Our total donation to Volunteer for the Visayans was KRW 10,400,000. Previous groups of students were able to visit Tacloban to work directly with the community they were supporting. Unfortunately, we were unable to travel to the Philippines as we had planned, but we are delighted that we were able to send financial support. Dulwich College Seoul has raised over USD 40,000 to support the community in Tacloban, helping to transform the lives of the people who live there. We are proud to have played our part in this and to have raised so much, especially as we were not on campus for much of the past few months. It was an amazing opportunity to be able to spend so much time planning these fundraising events. It taught us leadership and collaboration skills, and led us to consider how we could help others in need. During this process we have learned how to work with one another, how to work with the student body and communicate our ideas and planning skills. It was a satisfying experience being able to work so hard for a long time on all of the activities that were able to bring in money for the Volunteer For the Visayans and involve the student body. It was important to educate the donors on the background and reasoning behind the charity and where their money was going and how it would help. We all have learned and grown from these experiences, and we would like to thank you for your support. Year 13 Tacloban Fundraising Committee 58

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A Happy New Year Message from Tacloban, Philippines Hello and Happy New Year, On behalf of the Service Leadership Committee, we wanted to give you an update on the fundraising project our school has been supporting over the past six years. Since 2014, Dulwich College Seoul has donated close to USD 50,000 to the Volunteer for the Visayans foundation in Tacloban, Philippines. We regularly receive updates on how our donations are being used to support the local community, and also from the one local student whose education we are sponsoring. In celebration of Christmas and the New year, Rose Ann has written a letter to us expressing her gratitude, and we have an update from the charity. We hope you enjoy the message and photographs below. If you would like any more information about our support for Volunteer for the Visayans, please contact Mr Alistair Marshall (alistair.marshall@dulwich-seoul.kr). Thank you. Eleanor and Suan (Year 12)

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Volunteer for the Visayans Charity Update Over the past six years, Dulwich College Seoul has supported various community projects in the Tacloban region of the Philippines. During this time, through a variety of fundraising projects led through student initiatives, we have donated money to support the building of several family houses, an educational and nutritional programme for kindergarten students and the full education of one student, Rose Ann who is now 13 years old. At the beginning of this academic year, we made a donation to support our partner charity, Volunteer with the Visayans, to help with COVID-19 relief packages for families in their community during the prolonged lockdowns in Tacloban. We regularly get photographs and updates from the community, which we are sharing below. If you have any questions about this charity or would like to make a donation, please contact Mr Alistair Marshall.

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Dear Dulwich College Seoul, We distributed the Nochebuena (Filipino Christmas Food) and subsidies as well, of course with the help of our local volunteers for our activities until December 2020. This year, it has been another challenge, a huge challenge for everyone of us but despite the harsh realities brought by the pandemic we can still have a meaningful Christmas and there’s still so much to be grateful for it’s the little things like our family, relatives and friends our loved ones and being able to share a meal, love and seeing the bright future with hopes and dreams. So I just want to say Belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you, your family, staff and students. Thank you so much for being part of this journey, stay safe always. Looking forward to a better year come 2021. Volunteer for the Visayans 61

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Charity Committee - Orphanage Appeal 2020 A message from Ms Hosana Lee and Ms MaryAnn Campos, Primary School Charity Committee Leaders "The Charity Committee would like to express their gratitude and appreciation to our families who supported our 'Fangtastic Halloween' charity event to raise money for the UNICEF Coronavirus children's crises appeal in the Autumn term. The Charity Committee would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to the families that kindly signed up, bought, wrapped, and delivered Christmas gifts to the school for the Open Arms 'Christmas Gift Drive'. We very much appreciate the generous and caring support from our families, particularly during these uncertain and challenging times. Open Arms have expressed their sincere gratitude and will deliver the 100 gifts to the two orphanages by Christmas day. Thank you and have a very Merry Christmas."

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Friday Afternoon Enrichment

Year 12 students have been keeping Senior School busy with a series of challenges on Friday afternoons during Enrichment time. Last week, students and teachers were invited to enter three competitions - the longest plank, the funniest joke and a photography competition with the theme ‘Winter in Seoul’. I will spare you the videos of members of the community ‘planking’. I will also spare you the corny jokes. However, I will share a few entrants to the photography competition. Enjoy these student entries and my submission - a photo of my puppy, who particularly enjoys playing in the snow! Ms Sarah Harrison Head of Senior School

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Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) Children's Charity Congratulations to all Year 9 and Year 10 art students who worked so hard to complete illustrations for the Eastern Social Welfare Society (ESWS) children's charity. Year 9 students created illustrations and poetry in their English and Art lessons. I am delighted with the results and very proud of the students' progress. Also, a big thanks to Mr Tosdevin and Mr Welsby for leading the poetry element of the project. The aim of these illustrations is to raise money for the charity and brighten up the working environment of the children and staff at ESWS. Furthermore, Year 10 students worked with individual orphan children at the charity and have created illustrative bios responding to the child's interests and likes. I am delighted with the outcomes. Mr Daniel Hickey Head of Art

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Sustainability

Year 3's Sustainable Design Projects Year 3 were tasked with designing and building an eco-friendly house for their homework project. During the five-week project, students had to research about: sustainability, different energy sources and sustainable building materials. Finally, they had to make their house and present it to the class, clearly explaining why their house was eco-friendly. What a marvellous job they did! At Friday's Assembly, we heard from six of the Year 3s who told us all about the challenges they faced and the subsequent learning they gained. It was super to hear their dedication and interest in sustainable solutions.

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Clean Plate Heroes In the Dining Room, we have been gently encouraging staff and students to each choose only what they can eat and to eat all they can. In this way, we can reduce our College's food waste while still eating our fill at meals. A hefty daily total of 60kg of discarded food was our rather embarrassing 'all time high' last year and we have continued to try to reduce that - in fact, on some days we barely topped 25kg, which was a big improvement. For your information, Dulwich College Seoul's food waste is recycled to make fertiliser for local farming businesses.

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Earth Day Primary School The College was a sea of blue as our students embraced the issue of water pollution and considered the degradation of our seas. They planted seeds, turned off lights and unwanted devices, finished their food at meals to reduce food waste, and continued with our reduce, reuse and recycle initiatives. It was a good day but our minds always turn to "What now? Will the good deeds of today be a commitment for tomorrow?"

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Earth Day Senior School Thank you to all students who wore blue and contributed donations on Thursday to mark Earth Day. Blue was chosen as the colour for this event to represent the threats to oceans from a wide range of human activity including industrial pollution, overfishing, global warming, oil spills, garbage dumping and plastics. Year 10 and Year 12 students are invited to wear blue and contribute to fundraising for an environmental charity on Thursday of next week. As a College, we also marked the occasion by turning the lights off for an hour on Thursday morning - a great reminder of the environmental impacts of electricity production. It was a small act in the grand scheme of things but lots of small acts can build up to make a big difference. This is the philosophy of ‘Teaspoons of Change’, who live by the formula Small Actions x Lots of People = Big Change. To find out more about their work, go to https://teaspoonsofchange.org/

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