preparing for the world - Dulwich College Shanghai

preparing for the world`Welcome from the College HeadmasterWelcome to Dulwich College ShanghaiWhether you are reading this as a prospective family, an existing one or you havejoined our College Community this Year, I do hope that you will find the contents ofthis booklet helpful to you. It contains a wealth of information about our daily schoollife and will cover many of the questions you may have about your child’s educationalJourney with us here at Dulwich College Shanghai.I believe that our College is a unique school. Our students are cheerful, balanced, atease with themselves and each other - yet excited and enthused by the challengesbefore them. The College succeeds in combining academic excellence with a wealth ofco-curricular opportunities, all underpinned by a deep commitment to the individualneeds and enthusiasms of each student.As Headmaster, I believe passionately in the importance of the individual. Everystudent at Dulwich College Shanghai is valued in their own right, encouraged to develop his/her talents to the full in acommunity where there are no stereotypes and where every achievement, however small, is celebrated.Our College values are a more specific embodiment of our Philosophy and Objectives and allow us to define our aims interms of student experience and development. Our students will develop a well-rounded appreciation for the Academicsand the Arts and they will learn to understand and use technology to fulfil their academic potential. They will learnto become inquiring independent learners that are willing to take risks and use critical thinking as they embrace theconcepts of lifelong learning. Through their time at the College our Students will learn to express themselves confidentlyand appropriately through a variety of media and languages and become principle-centred members of society. Theywill learn how to show respect and to accept responsibility for others and for their environment. They will be encouragedto be generous and caring, show humility, challenge social injustice and inequity and value and respect diversity.Our Students will be shown that people can make a difference. They will learn to inspire, influence, and collaboratewith others and learn how to manage conflict. They will learn to become socially aware individuals and they will learnhow to show empathy to individuals, groups and society. They will develop self awareness and they will learn how tounderstand their own emotions and recognise their impact on others. Through our values our students will develop aclear sense of identity and self esteem. They will be shown how to control their emotions and impulses and taught howto adapt to changing circumstances. They will become resilient and will be shown how to be physically healthy. We aimthat our Students will become effective goal setters and have a clear sense of their future.Welcome from the Head of Senior SchoolI would like to extend a warm welcome to students and parents who are newto the School and an equally warm welcome back to those of you who havechosen to stay with us.Very often the move from Junior School to Senior School signals the end ofcreativity and fun in learning and the start of a journey dominated by testsand ultimately examination results. Whilst we are proud of our academicsuccesses, at DCS we firmly believe in the holistic development of each learnerand seek to build upon earlier successes whilst accepting that with increasedage comes the need for greater independence as students prepare for futurestudies and entry to the workforce. Our College Values focus on academicexcellence, effective learning, communication, principle-centredness andbalance. During 2011/12, in order to embrace this holistic vision moreeffectively, we will be putting both our pastoral and student welfare practicesunder the spotlight and over-hauling our assessment procedures. We firmlybelieve that increased emotional intelligence will bring about improvementsin academic performance and that all students need to know where they are going, how to get there and,having arrived at their destination, where to go next.I sincerely hope that, during their time spent in the Senior School, students will continue to enjoy learning,increase their potential for creativity, reach beyond their expectations and ultimately find their own authenticvoice.I hope that this document will enable you to gain a greater understanding of our educational mission andthe policies and procedures that support the creation of a vibrant learning environment for all students.Very Best WishesMr. Nick BottingDeputy Headmaster and Head of Senior SchoolBy instilling these values in our Students we aim to develop well-rounded young people who strive for excellence in allthat they do and we make sure they are well equipped for future success.And Finally whilst we enjoy excellent facilities in a prime location of one of the most exciting cities in the world, it is ourpeople that make our College a special place. Our staff embodies a wide range of experience and a wealth of enthusiasm.Our parents are tremendously supportive and contribute a huge amount of time and energy to College events. Ourstudents throughout the College are a real delight to teach and have a genuine appetite for learning.Together we welcome you to Dulwich College Shanghai for the 2011-2012 Academic Year.Mr. Paul FriendHeadmaster3 4

preparing for the worldSenior School StaffingSenior School Leadership TeamMr. Nicholas Botting (UK) Deputy Headmaster and Head of Senior SchoolEmail: nicholas.botting@dulwich-shanghai.cn Telephone 021 58999910 ext 513Mr. Gwyn Godfrey (UK) Deputy Head of Senior School – PastoralEmail: gwyn.godfrey@dulwich-shanghai.cn Telephone 021 58999910 ext 316Ms. Claire Izat (UK) Deputy Head of Senior School – AcademicEmail : claire.izat@dulwich-shanghai.cn Telephone 021 58999910 ext 175Tutor Group Form Tutor EmailHead of Year 7 Ms. Jennifer Moore (UK) jennifer.moore@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 7SH Ms. Sarah Harris (UK) sarah.harris@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 7JC Mr. John McCullum (UK) john.mccullum@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 7MD Mr. Michael DeBorde (UK) michael.debode@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 7TE Mr. Thomas Edwards (UK) thomas.edwards@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 7CM Ms. Caron Morrison (UK) caron.morrison@ dulwich-shanghai.cnHead of Year 8 Ms. Kathryn Barnard (SA) kathryn.barnard@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 8CV Mrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK) christine.casteele@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 8KK Ms. Kim Kelso (AUS) kim.kelso@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 8AK Mr. Adam Knowles (UK) adam.knowles@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 8SJ Mr. Steven Jackson (UK) steven.jackson@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 8MK Mr. Martin Kindness (UK) martin.kindness@ dulwich-shanghai.cnHead of Year 9 Ms. Claire Miller (UK) claire.miller@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 9BH Mr. Bryn Hughes (UK) bryn.hughes@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 9JE Mr. Jake Eades (UK) jake.eades@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 9AH Ms. Anna Haraszti (UK) anna.haraszti@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 9DB Mr. Dorian Brown (UK) dorian.brown@ dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 9MF Mr. Martyn Fernandes (UK) martyn.fernandes@ dulwich-shanghai.cnHead of Year 10 Ms. Stephanie Grafe (DE) stephanie.grafe@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 10CT Mr. Christophe Truglio (FR) christopher.truglio@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 10ML Ms. Marie Lincoln (UK) marie.lincoln@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 10DD Mr. David Dale (UK) david.dale@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 10AM Mrs. Alex Murphy (UK) alex.murphy@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 10EW Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson (NZ) elizabeth.wilson@dulwich-shanghai.cnHead of Year 11 Mr. Anthony Reich (UK) anthony.reich@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 11DE Mr. David Escat (ES) david.escat@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 11DK Mrs. Donna Kane (UK) donna.kane@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 11DP Mrs. Divya Pandanda (IN) divya.pandanda@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 11JM Mr. James Mao (UK) james.mao@dulwich-shanghai.cnHead of Year 12 Ms. Shelley Monk (UK) shelley.monk@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 12PM Mr. Paul Murphy (UK) paul.murphy@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 12AC Mr. Andy Clapperton (UK) andy.clapperton@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 12SH Ms. Sue Hobkinson (UK) sue.hobkinson@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 12TR Ms. Tejinder Rajput (UK) tejinder.rajput@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 12JM Mr. Chris Paine (UK) chris.paine@dulwich-shanghai.cnHead of Year 13 Ms. Shelley Monk (UK) shelley.monk@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 13GP Dr. Graham Pyper (UK) graham.pyper@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 13CW Ms. Caroline Wood (UK) caroline.wood@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 13SJ Mr. Stephen Johnson (US) stephen.johnson@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 13DF Mr. Dean Faught (AUS) dean.faught@dulwich-shanghai.cnYear 13PO Mr. Peter Oldfield (UK) peter.oldfield@dulwich-shanghai.cnSenior School Department ContactsTheory of Knowledge (TOK) DepartmentMr. Stephen Johnson (US)Head of TOK and Head of HistoryMs. Tejinder Rajput (UK)Teacher of TOK and Head of PsychologyMr. Steve Weatherell (UK)Teacher of TOK and PhysicsMr. Lawrence McGrath (UK)Teacher of TOK and ArtMr. Christophe Truglio (FR)Teacher of TOK, French and SpanishMr. Paul Murphy (UK)Teacher of TOK, Economics and HistoryMr. Mark Pearce (UK)Teacher of TOK and Director of AENEnglish DepartmentMr. Peter Ubly (UK)Head of EnglishMr. Martyn Fernandes (UK)Assistant Head of EnglishMs. Kim Kelso (AUS)Teacher of EnglishMr. Robert Muntzer (UK)IBDP Coordinator and English TeacherMs. Jennifer Moore (UK) Teacher of English and Head of Year 7Ms. Caron Morrison (UK)Teacher of EnglishMrs. Divya Pandanda (IN)Teacher of English and EALMr. Anthony Reich (UK)Teacher of English and Head of FilmMrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK) Teacher of EnglishMs. Nicole Glisson (AUS)Teacher of English and DramaMathematics DepartmentMs. Julie Thomas (UK)Head of MathematicsMs. Lynda Evans (UK)Assistant Head of MathematicsMr. Adam Knowles (UK)Teacher of Mathematics and IA CoordinatorMs. Anna Haraszti (UK)Teacher of MathematicsMr. James Mao (UK)Teacher of Mathematics and Examinations CoordinatorMr. Stuart Hanlon (NZ)Teacher of PE and MathematicsScience DepartmentMr. Nico Van De CasteeleHead of Science and Teacher of ChemistryMr. Steven Jackson (UK)Assistant Head of Science and Teacher of PhysicsMs. Kathryn Barnard (SA) Teacher of Biology and Head of Year 8Mr. Bryn Hughes (UK)Teacher of PhysicsMs. Marie Lincoln (UK)Teacher of BiologyMr. Chris Paine (UK)Teacher of BiologyMr. Thomas Edwards (UK)Teacher of Environmental Systems and Societies and BiologyMr. Steve Weatherell (UK)Teacher of Physics and TOKMs. Caroline Wood (UK)Teacher of ChemistryMrs. Alex Murphy (UK)Teacher of Biology and PsychologyMs. Huang Mei (PRC)Laboratory AssistantMr. Jim Xie (PRC)Science TechnicianMs. Emma Tan (PRC)Science AssistantMs. Wang Jing (PRC)Science AssistantEconomics and Business Studies DepartmentMr. Peter Oldfield (UK)Head of Economics and Business StudiesMr. Paul Murphy (UK)Teacher of Economics, History and TOKMr. David Dale (UK)Teacher of Business Studies and Economics5 6

preparing for the worldSenior School Department ContactsMandarin DepartmentMs. Min Dai (PRC)Director of MandarinMs. Annie Wang (PRC)Head of MandarinMs. Ramona Hu (PRC)Teacher of MandarinMs. Muse Miao (PRC)Teacher of MandarinMs. Emily Yin (PRC)Teacher of MandarinMs. Lisa Zhang (PRC)Teacher of MandarinMs. Margaret Huang (PRC)Teacher of MandarinModern Foreign Languages (MFL) DepartmentMr. Andrew Clapperton (UK) Head of MFL and Teacher of Spanish, French and MandarinMr. David Escat (ES)Teacher of SpanishMr. Christophe Truglio (FR)Teacher of French, Spanish and TOKMrs. Donna Kane (UK)Teacher of French and SpanishMs. Caron Morrison (UK)Teacher of EnglishMrs. Divya Pandanda (IN)Teacher of English and EALMr. Anthony Reich (UK)Teacher of English and Head of FilmMrs. Christine Van De Casteele (UK) Teacher of EnglishMs. Nicole Glisson (AUS)Teacher of English and DramaSenior School Department ContactsPhysical Education DepartmentMr. Graham Lyons (UK)Director of Physical Education and SportMr. Jamie Gerrard (UK)Head of PEMs. Claire Miller (UK) Teacher of PE and Head of Year 9Mrs. Sue Thompsett (UTeacher of PE and Head of NetballMr. Stuart Hanlon (NZ)Teacher of PE and MathematicsMs. Margaret Dyke (UK)Teacher of PEMs. Ellen Coughlan (AUS)Head of Junior School PEMs. Win Ge (PRC)Aquatics CoordinatorVisual Arts and Graphic Design DepartmentMr. Lawrence McGrath (UK)Head of Visual Arts and Graphic Design and Teacher of TOKMs. Sarah Harris (UK)Teacher of ArtMrs. Elizabeth Wilson (NZ)Teacher of Graphic Design and ArtMr. John McCullum (UK)Teacher of Art and AENMs. Joyce Huang (PRC)Art AssistantFilm DepartmentMr. Anthony Reich (UK)Head of Film, Head of Year 11 and Teacher of EnglishDrama DepartmentMr Ashleigh Huxtable (AUS) Head of DramaMs. Nicole Glisson (AUSTeacher of Drama and EnglishMr. Jake Eades (UK)Teacher of Music and DramaGeography DepartmentMs. Shelley Monk (UK) Head of Geography and Head of Year 12 and 13Mr. Dorian Brown (UK)Teacher of GeographyMs. Sue Hobkinson (UK)Teacher of Geography and House CoordinatorCreativity, Action, Service (CAS)Ms. Tejinder Rajput (UK)CAS CoordinatorAdditional Educational Needs (AEN) DepartmentMr. Mark Peace (UK)Director of AEN and Teacher of TOKMr. Martin Kindness (UK)English as an Additional Language (EAL) CoordinatorMr. Martyn Fernandes (UK)Teacher of English and EAL TeacherMrs. Divya Pandana (IN)EAL Teacher and Teacher of EnglishMr. Scott Styles (US)EAL Teacher and Teacher of HistoryHistory DepartmentMr. Stephen Johnson (US)Mr. Dean Faught (AUS)Mr. Scott Styles (US)Mr. Paul Murphy (UK)ICT DepartmentMr. Michael DeBorde (UK)Head of History and Head of TOKTeacher of HistoryTeacher of History and EALTeacher of History and EconomicsTeacher of ICT and ICT IntegratorUniversity Guidance Counselling DepartmentMr. John Macrow (UK)Careers and University Guidance CounsellorMr. John Huart (US)Careers and University Guidance CounsellorMs. Julia Ju (PRC)University Guidance Admin AssistantSenior School LibraryMs. Marion Van Engelen (NL) Director of LibrariesMrs. Shalini Gupta (IN)Assistant LibrarianMrs. Suzhen McGrath (UK)Assistant LibrarianMusic DepartmentMr. Matthew Gross (UK)Head of Music and Instrumental Programme CoordinatorMs. Stephanie Grafe (DE) Teacher of Music and Head of Year 10Mr. Jake Eades (UK)Teacher of Music and DramaMs. Corie Gao (PRC)Administrative Assistant for Music DepartmentSenior School Administrative StaffName Area of Responsibility Email Extension NumberMs. Ronnie Xiang Senior School Office Manager ronnie.xiang@dulwich-shanghai.cn 513Ms. Rosalie Zhou Administrative Assistant rosalie.zhou@dulwich-shanghai.cn 167Psychology DepartmentMs. Tejinder Rajput (UK)Mrs. Alex Murphy (UK)Head of Psychology, CAS Coordinator and Teacher of TOKTeacher of Biology and PsychologyContactPlease contact teaching staff by e-mail. E-mail addresses are constructed as follows: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn7 8

Whole School ContactsName Area of Responsibility Email Extension NumberMr. Bryan Hunt Director of Business Administration bryan.hunt@dulwich-shanghai.cn 252Mrs. Denise Cox Director of Student Welfare denise.cox@dulwich-shanghai.cn 161Mr. Mark Pearce Director of AEN mark.pearce@dulwich-shanghai.cn 516Mr. Jon Byron Director of IT jon.byron@dulwich-shanghai.cn 115Mr. Graham Lyons Director of Sport graham.lyons@dulwich-shanghai.cn 503Marion Van Engelen Director of Libraries marion.vanengelen@dulwich 263Ms. Stella Shi Bussing stella.shi@dulwich-shanghai.cn 602Ms. Irene Hu Student and Security Cards irene.hu@dulwich-shanghai.cn 222Ms. Karen Strickland Internal Communication and Parent karen.strickland@dulwich-shanghai.cn 221RelationsSchool LifeFormat of the Day8.15am - 8.25am: Registration8.30am - 9.10am: Period 19.10am - 9.50am: Period 29.50am - 10.20am: Break10.20am - 11.00am: Period 311.00am - 11.40am: Period 411.45am - 12.25pm: Period 512.25pm - 1.05pm: Period 61.05pm - 2.10pm: Lunch2.10pm - 2.50pm: Period 72.50pm - 3.30pm: Period 8Term 1Term 2Term 3College Calendar 2011 - 2012M T W TH F15 16 17 18 19 19th August New Student Orientation Daypreparing for the world22 23 24 25 26 22nd August 1st Day of Term 129 30 311 25 6 7 8 9Sep 12 13 14 15 16 12th September Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday19 20 21 22 2326 27 28 29 30 30th September Staff Inset Day - No Students3 4 5 6 7 1st – 7th October National Holiday Break10 11 12 13 14Oct17 18 19 20 2124 25 26 27 28311 2 3 47 8 9 10 11Nov14 15 16 17 1821 22 23 24 2528 29 301 25 6 7 8 9Dec 12 13 14 15 16 12th December - 2nd January Winter Holiday19 20 21 22 2326 27 28 29 302 3 4 5 6 3rd January First Day of Term 29 10 11 12 13Jan 16 17 18 19 20 19th - 27th January Lunar New Year Holiday23 24 25 26 2730 31 30th -31st Staff Inset Days - No Students1 2 36 7 8 9 10Feb 13 14 15 16 1720 21 22 23 2427 28 291 25 6 7 8 9Mar 12 13 14 15 1619 20 21 22 2326 27 28 29 302 3 4 5 6 2nd - 10th April Spring Break. 4th April Qing Ming9 10 11 12 13 11th April First Day of Term 3Apr 16 17 18 19 2023 24 25 26 2730 30th April - 1st May School Holiday1 2 3 4 1st May Labour Day Holiday7 8 9 10 11May 14 15 16 17 1821 22 23 24 2528 29 30 3114 5 6 7 8Jun 11 12 13 14 1518 19 20 21 22 22nd June Duan Wu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival);25 26 27 28 29 28th June is the last Student day and 29th June is staff only.9 10

preparing for the worldLunches and SnacksDulwich College uses the Sodexo Company to provide staff and student lunches and snacks. Sodexo operates a hot andcold snack station located within the Senior School Dining Room at morning break times and lunch times, which can beaccessed by all senior school students. Sodexo also operates the café located in Dulwich Lane, offering the same snackoptions plus coffee. However, only students in Years 10 to 13 have permission to enter the café.There is a College wide Nutrition Committee that consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior School and SeniorSchool 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 thatthey have. Regular surveys are taken and acted upon.Payment SystemTo facilitate payments and avoid students carrying cash, all students will be issued with multi use IC cards. The IC cardscan be loaded up and the cost of catering and photocopying and printing services will be deducted using a swipe system.These cards will also serve as security cards. The IC card can be reloaded at any time between 8.00am and 4.30pm in theSenior School Canteen Monday to Friday.Daily ProcedureThe official school day begins at 8.15am and students are to report to their tutor room prepared for the morning lessonsfor registration by the form tutor. Registration finishes at 8.25am at which time students are to make their way to their 1stperiod class. All students are required to attend all classes throughout the course of the day and to arrive promptly withall required materials.AbsenceIf your child is absent from school due to illness, parents should contact the Senior School office via e-mail by 8.15am,senior.absence@dulwich-shanghai.cn, form tutors must also be included on the email. Or alternatively call the absenceanswer machine service on 33821805 before 9.00am. Please see full absence policy on page #Students leaving before the end of the school dayIf parents are aware that their child will need to leave school early during a school day they must inform the Form Tutor inwriting. The Form Tutor will then inform the Senior School Office. The student must be collected from the Senior SchoolOffice and submit a permission slip signed by the Head of School or designated Deputy Head to the Security Guards onleaving the site. The Guards will be instructed to turn back any student who does not have the required permission slip.Other Forms of TransportIt is important that our parents are aware of the regulations regarding Bicycles in Shanghai. From the College perspective,our priority is in ensuring that our children are kept safe and, to this end, we would like to encourage you all to insistthat your children wear safety helmets whenever they are riding their bicycles. We are all aware of how dangerousroads in Shanghai can be and we regularly receive reports of accidents, many involving fatalities of cyclists. We haveactually discussed the idea of making helmets compulsory for allchildren electing to cycle to school but the reality is that we haveno jurisdiction over how parents elect to transport their children toschool. We would all be very grateful of your support in this regard.We will be expecting our staff to act as role models by wearinghelmets whilst they are cycling and I would encourage our parentsto do the same.Traffic ArrangementsOutside the College is very busy during drop off and pick up times. On the advice of Jin Qiao traffic police, we operate adrop off/pick up routine.In order to create a safe drop off/pick up environment for the students outside the school gate, we would like to ask yoursupport in telling your driver to strictly adhere to the following regulations and listen to school staff and school securityguard’s instructions.Please drop off and pick up children on the Drop Off/Pick up Area and leave straight away. Do not double park or triplepark to drop off/pick up students on Lan An Road or drive/park against the flow of traffic. Please also do not make aU-turn on Lan An Road and do not park at the Drop Off/Pick Up Area or on the Zebra crossing.Our guards are stationed outside the gates on the main campus in order to assist with drop off/pick up. There is a conedoff section of approximately 4 cars lengths directly in front of the main school gates for drop off/pick up. The remainderof the north-bound road is available for parking. Please be aware that it is illegal to park anywhere on the south boundside of the road and traffic police can and do fine drivers who disobey this rule. Double parking is never allowed as it willhinder the flow of traffic.Below is a map detailing the above, which we ask you to share with your driverBussingThe College offers a bus service in Pudong and Puxi with one-way and return trip options. Services may not be availableto distant locations and we will not create a bus stop for fewerthan three students. One-way bus riders are charged at alower rate than round trip bus riders. Bus refunds for studentswithdrawing from the College are calculated in the same manneras tuition fee refunds for withdrawing students. Bus refundsfor students who need to change their bus arrangements duringthe school year will be handled individually.All bussing arrangements are made via Student SupportServices.11 12

preparing for the worldUniformWe seek to ensure the highest standards from our students. The correct wearing of the uniform is one tangible exampleof a student who has pride in themselves and by extension pride in their school. To this end all students are expected towear the correct uniform in the correct manner on all occasions. Moreover, this uniform should be clean and in a wellmaintained state.We aim:• To ensure that all members of the Dulwich community are aware of the correct uniform• To relate uniform issues directly to the College’s values, ethos and curriculum• To develop a framework, which defines agreed roles and responsibilities and promotes consistency in carryingout designated tasks• To respond swiftly to incorrect uniform• To provide support, advice and guidance to students and parents• To further develop positive and consistent communication between home and schoolYears 12-13BoysLong or short sleeved business shirt – tucked inBusiness trousersFormal Leather Shoes(NOT sports or canvas shoes)GirlsBlouse/shirtKnee length skirt or trousersAppropriate business shoesheels no higher than 5cmDresses with shoulders coveredDaily UniformYears 7-11BoysGirlsCotton SweaterCotton SweaterFleece JacketCotton CardiganLong-sleeved Polo shirtFleece JacketShort-sleeved Polo-shirtLong-sleeved Polo shirtTrousersShort-sleeved Polo-shirtShortsTrousersFormal Black Leather ShoesSummer skort(NOT sports or canvas shoes)Formal Black Leather ShoesNavy Blue socks – over ankle(NOT sports or canvas shoes)Navy Blue socks(knee length in skort over ankle with trousers)Plain Navy Blue Opaque TightsThe Daily Uniform should be worn daily to attend classes. All uniform items can be worn throughout all seasons. Formal UniformFormal uniform should be worn every Wednesday when assembles will take place and on all formal occasions as specifiedby the school. Due notice, advice and reminders will be given for each occasion.Years 7-11BoysNavy blue College blazerSchool tieLong sleeved white button up – tucked inFormal Black Leather Shoes(NOT sports or canvas shoes)Navy Blue socks – over ankleGirlsNavy blue blazerSchool tieLong sleeved white button upShirt –fitted blouses for girlsKiltFormal Black Leather Shoes(NOT sports or canvas shoes)Navy Blue socks –knee lengthPlain Navy Blue Opaque Tights13 14

preparing for the worldYears 12-13BoysDark suit or blazer and trousersSchool tieBusiness shirtWhite Shirt – tucked inFormal Black Leather Shoes(NOT sports or canvas shoes)GirlsDark blazerWhite button up collared shirt or fitted blouseKnee length skirt or trousersAppropriate business shoes(heels no higher than 5cm)General Appearance• Students should be neatly groomed and conscious of hygiene• Long hair must be tied back neatly off the face if it reaches the shoulder• Boys must be clean-shaven on all occasions• Jewellery – one small stud per ear. No rings, necklaces or bracelets• Make-up – no make-up/nail varnish, natural hair colours• Outside coats, hats and scarves can be worn to or from school but not inside the building. Coats should bestored in lockersStudents arriving at School inappropriately dressed will be asked to change into school uniform (spare uniform is kept onsite for emergencies of this nature) or sent home.Time lost in acquiring the correct uniform will be made up on Saturdaymornings under the supervision of the Head of Senior School or appointed Deputy Head. Persistent failure to wear thecorrect uniform may result in parents being asked to remove their son or daughter form the School.Stationery ListBasic equipment is listed below, although individual subjects might require other materials.PE UniformSchool PE shirtTrainers (Students should have a pair of trainers reserved for PE)College Track Suit – optional but recommended for winterAppropriate swimwear – for aquatic activitiesHouse CompetitionsHouse PE KItGeneral• Blue, black and red pens – 2 of each• Pencils – 2• Pencil sharpener• Eraser• Ruler• Coloured pencils• Glue stick• Scissors – blunt nose• A pencil case to keep all of these things together.• Lined paperMathematics• Calculator – Casio fx-82ES (As this model can often be difficult to buy in Shanghai, the Maths Department ordersdirectly from Casio and they have a limited number available at 60RMB each – cost price.)• Protractor• Compass15 16

preparing for the worldYears 10 and 11In Years 10 and 11 the students embark on their first set of external examinations. Students in these years will complete atwo-year course with examinations occurring during May of the second year. All students will study for their InternationalCertificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) or in some subjects the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE).Both of these qualifications are internationally recognised.Two examination boards are used for the IGCSE/GCSE exams, Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel.Both of these boards have excellent international reputations and are used extensively throughout the world.The IGCSE/GCSE subjects offered at Dulwich College are categorised under the following headings:Group OneCore SubjectsGroup TwoLanguagesGroup ThreeHumanitiesGroup FourCreative, Technical and VocationalEnglish Language French Economics Art and DesignEnglish Literature Mandarin Business Studies Graphic CommunicationsEnglish as a Second Language* Spanish Geography DramaMathematics History Information TechnologyBiologyMusicChemistryPhysicsSport Studies*Only for appropriate candidates as determined by the College.Students must study the three Core Subjects (English, Mathematics and Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology). Theythen make a selection of optional subjects from each of Groups 2, 3 and 4. Students must then choose one additionaloptional subject. The final selection choice can come from Groups 2, 3 or 4. Due to availability and timetabling constraints,on occasions it will be necessary for students to modify their option choices.The table below highlights the exact weightings for each subject within the course of a week. The Senior School isoperating on a five-day cycle with eight periods per day. Each lesson is forty minutes in length.SubjectPeriods per week(8 period day)Year 10 Year 11English Language and Literature/ESL 6 6Mathematics 5 5Biology 3 3Chemistry 3 3Physics 3 3Languages 4 4Humanities 4 4Creative, Technical, Vocational 4 4Additional Option 4 4Physical Education 2 2PSHCE 2 2Total 40 40Years 12 and 13The mission statement of the IBO resonates powerfully with our own College Values.The IB Diploma Programme itself is designed as an academically challenging and balanced programme of educationwith final examinations that prepares students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. Theprogramme is taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.Students interested in applying for US universities can also sit SAT and PSAT examinations at the College.Although the College seeks to provide all students in Years 12 and 13 with access to the IB Diploma Programme thereare occasions when it may be more appropriate for students to take a Certificate programme instead. This option willstill provide students with preparation for higher education but is less demanding and is not therefore accepted by asmany universities as the Diploma itself.Students in the IB Diploma Programme are required to study six subjects, one from each Group. Three of these subjectsmust be studied at the Higher Level and three at the Standard Level.Group 1First LanguageGroup 2Second LanguageGroup 3Individuals and SocietiesEnglish A1.1 or A1.2 English B EconomicsChinese A1.1 or A1.2 Chinese B Business and ManagementSelf-Study A1.1Chinese Ab InitioGeography(Standard Level Only)(Standard Level Only)French BHistorySpanish BPsychologySpanish Ab Initio(Standard Level Only)Environmental Systems andSocieties (Standard Level Only)*French Ab initio(Standard Level Only)Group 4Experimental SciencesGroup 5MathematicsGroupArts and ElectivesBiology Mathematics Higher Level MusicChemistry Mathematics Standard Level TheatrePhysicsMathematics StudiesVisual Arts(Standard Level Only)Environmental Systems andSocieties (Standard Level Only)*FilmElectives(students may opt for an additionalsubject from Groups 2 – 4 rather thanchoosing a Group 6 Arts subject)* Environmental Systems and Societies is an interdisciplinary course that satisfies the IBO requirements for a Group 3and Group 4 option. This allows students greater flexibility in their subject choices.19 20

preparing for the worldIn addition to the six subjects mentioned above all IB Diploma students are required to complete the following toachieve 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 worldof scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studiesThe table below highlights the exact weightings for each subject within the course of a week. The Senior School isoperating on a five-day cycle with eight periods per day. Each lesson is forty minutes in length.SubjectNumber of Hours(8 period day)Higher Level Subjects (3) 18Standard Level Subjects (3) 12Theory of Knowledge 3Physical Education 2PSHCE 2Private Study 3Total 40AssessmentWe believe that Assessment for Learning (AFL) or formative assessment is the key to effective teaching and learning andthat it provides an environment in which intercultural understanding can flourish and learners can become inspired.Formative assessment supports on-going learning.We believe that assessment of learning or summative assessment is also important. Summative assessment is concernedwith summarising assessments at particular points in time and supports a range of further purposes, including trackingpupil progress, reporting, evaluating, planning and target setting.Assessment techniquesDCS students have a wide range of abilities and learning styles and our approaches to assessment reflect this. Thesemay include:• Observational assessment, where a member of staff who knows a student well observes his or her response tolearning activities and unstructured situations• Dynamic assessment, which looks at the student’s responses in the context of learning a task• Questioning, which enables the teacher to make a judgement about student’s degree of understanding• Criterion-referenced assessment, which measures a student’s attainment against a list of skills or pieces ofknowledge• Formal assessment, where the student is asked to complete tests or set tasks which indicate his or her knowledgeor approach to learning• Marking and review of written work• Mind maps, before and after topics• Tests set by the class teacherNational Curriculum LevelsIn Years 7, 8 and 9, the formal learning objectives that are articulated through the DCS curriculum correspond to NationalCurriculum levels. Student attainment and progress is recorded directly through these national curriculum levels andreports to parents correspond directly to these levels.In Years 10 – Year 13, report grades correspond to the published learning objectives/aims of the IGCSE/GCSE examinationboards and the IBO.Standardised TestingDCS recognises the value that external data brings to us through standardised testing. Our students are assessed asfollows:Year 7 to Year 9 NFER Progress in EnglishNFER Progress in MathsCAT testsYear 10 to Year 13 (I)GCSE and IBDP Examinations21 22

preparing for the worldReportingTeachers will write reports about student progress, attainment and achievement throughout the year, and student/parent/teacher conferences 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 reportingperiods throughout the school year will be:Term 1September:October:November:December:Year 10 and Year 12 Student/Parent/Teacher conferencesYear 7 Transition ForumYear 7 Student/Parent/Teacher conferencesYear 11 and Year 13 Grade SheetsYear 10 and Year 12 ReportsYear 7 to Year 9 ReportsYear 11 and Year 13 Student/Parent/Teacher conferencesHomeworkHomework refers to any work or activities that are asked of students outside of normal lesson times. Some tasks mayneed 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 anightly basis to allow students to preview, practice, and review or expand on material introduced in class. Long-termproject work is also assigned for homework, highlighting the need to plan ahead. It has the following purposes:1. To help students develop independent study skills, perseverance and self-discipline2. To actively involve parents and guardians in their child’s learning and keep them informed about the workbeing undertaken at the School3. To consolidate and reinforce work begun in class4. To extend learning and encourage initiative through exploring resources outside of the classroom5. To develop the skills needed to manage long-term projects such as IGCSE coursework and IB Diploma InternalAssessmentTerm 2January:February:March:Term 3April:May:June:Year 11 and Year 13 Mock ExaminationsYear 11 and Year 13 Interim ReportsYear 11 and Year 13 Student/Parent/Teacher conferencesYear 10 and Year 12 Student/Parent/Teacher conferencesYear 7 to Year 9 Student/Parent/Teacher conferences,Year 7 to Year 9 and Year 10 and Year 12 Interim ReportsYear 13 Final ReportYear 11 Final ReportIBDP Examinations/IGCSE Examinations startYear 7 to Year 9 and Year 10 to Year 12 Assessment WeekYear 7 to Year and Year 10 and Year 12 ReportsHomework TimetableAll teachers and students are given a copy of the homework timetable. Form Tutors are responsible for ensuring thattheir students have an up to date record of the relevant section of the of the homework timetable in their Student Diary.A homework schedule is devised at the beginning of the year so that students are not overburdened on a nightly basis.Homework assigned gradually increases from year to year. As students move in the final four years of their schooling(Year 10 – Year 13) they will be expected to take more responsibility for completing homework and planning their timeaccordingly. Nevertheless, the timely completion of tasks will still be closely monitored.The homework schedule for Year 7 to Year 9 is intended to provide a structured framework that will support students intheir development of well-organised work and study habits.The homework schedule for the Year 10 and Year 11 is intended to prevent overload and ensure a fair spread across allthe relevant subjects. However, some teachers may wish to use more than a single homework “slot” for longer-termassignments and so students must be careful not to leave these until the “last minute” and so overload themselves.Students in Year 12 and Year 13 do not follow a published schedule for homework. A minimum recommendation of2 hours is given to students, who as fully developed independent learners, are expected to manage their own timeeffectively and efficiently.Student/Parent/Teacher ConferencesConferences allow parents, students and teachers to formally discuss the progress, effort, attitudes and skills of thestudent.Parents and students meet with teachers to discuss progress and achievement from the first term and agree further goalsfor the later stages of the year.Informal ConferencesParents are encouraged to contact the School by e-mail and schedule meetings when they have any concern regardingtheir child’s progress.Teachers may also initiate parent meetings whenever they see serious problems developing in a student’s attitude, workhabit, or work products. Problems should not be left until the next scheduled parent conference to be resolved.TimingsYear 7 8 hours per week 3 x 30 minutes per dayYear 8 8 hours per week 3 x 30 minutes per dayYear 9 8 hours per week 3 x 30 minutes per dayYear 10 and Year 11 12 hours per week 3 x 35 minutes per dayThese timings shown are advised maximum amounts for each year group. In several subjects the task may be a partof a longer set piece of work such as an assessment. Teachers are also asked to be aware of students whose culturalbackgrounds and parental priorities are not conducive to certain kinds of homework, for example, the setting of a projectover a holiday period, which might require considerable parental support and visits to a public library.Parent ForumsForums are positioned throughout the year to address perennial topics such as “How to Make the Right IGCSE OptionChoices” or “Being a Teen in Shanghai”. Other forums will be set up as needs arise.23 24

preparing for the worldHomework tasks will have clear objective(s), directly linked to the course being undertaken. Sample tasks:Investigations Interviews Simple experiments Essay writingResearch Public library visit Drafting Report writingReading Designing Revision Making a modelDrawing Word processing Desktop publishing ProjectsEffective preparation Learning vocabulary Preparing a Presentation Collating and organising notesPractising questions Reinforcing work Watching a television programme Planning an investigationComposing music or poetry Solving problems Practising skills Answering questionsInterviews Group or Pair Assignments Engaging in an online activity Role play preparationParents and Guardians should, as far as possible:• 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) or listen to children read what they have writtenHomework support• The Library is open Monday to Friday until 4.30pm• Homework and coursework help sessions are organised by various departments• Handwriting, spelling and homework clubs are organised by the EAL Department for selected studentsIf parents or guardians feel there is a problem with the amount or difficulty of homework they should contact the FormTutorHomework SanctionsIf a student cannot complete homework or an assignment because of illness or other extenuating circumstances, theparent should write a note to the subject teacher in the Student Diary, or send an e-mail, requesting extra time to completethe work. The subject teacher will then agree an appropriate extension. If no note is received and a student fails to turnin an assignment, a referral form will be completed as per the Behaviour Management Policy.A student’s consistent failure to complete homework assignments will also be reflected on their end of term report. Ifa student consistently experiences difficulty in completing assignments, the parents and Form Tutor or subject teachershould meet to review the situation. If the situation continues then the parents will be asked to meet with the relevantDeputy Head of Senior School.Homework DiaryAll new students in the Senior School are given a homework diary at the beginning of each new school year. Allreturning students will receive new inserts for their diary.It is the students responsibility to ensure that it is completed for every homework task given by teachers and that if notask is set this is also clearly recorded.Should the diary be lost it is up to the student to purchase a replacement from their Form Tutor.Additional Educational Needs in Senior SchoolThe Additional Educational Needs (AEN) faculty in Senior School consists of both Learning Support and English as anAdditional Language (EAL) departments. AEN teachers support students who have been identified as having specificlearning difficulties and students for whom English is not their native language. Levels of support are based around thestudents’ individual needs in small learning environments.Learning Support:The senior school offers individual programmes for students with diagnosed, mild learning difficulties/SpecialEducational Needs (SEN), and provision for students who may require learning support at some point during theiracademic studies.All provision is aimed at students’ specific learning needs and is cross curricular whenever possible. Students’ supportis often through individual or small group withdrawal systems, but is also carried out through supporting teachers bycreating effective learning strategies to remove barriers to learning in mainstream classes.English as an Additional Language (EAL):The Senior School offers an extensive EAL programme. This programme in most cases sees the student withdrawnfrom their Modern Foreign Language class (French or Spanish) or through a differentiated English Curriculum, taughtin small groups to allow students to access skills that mirror the content of the curriculum. During this withdrawal,the students work in small groups with a teacher on a dedicated EAL program. Withdrawal from Modern ForeignLanguages means that students are still with their normal classes for core subjects. Moreover, it alleviates the need forstudents to master another additional language.The skills that the students acquire in these courses will assist them in their mainstream classes. Our aim is that EALstudents throughout years 7 to 9 will gain sufficient proficiency from these courses to undertake mainstream IGCSEexaminations in English. If this is not the case the Senior School offers English as a Second Language (ESL) at this level.English as a Second language (ESL):The ESL syllabus is designed to access the students’ ability to use English as a medium of practical communication, andis aimed at students for whom English is not a first language or mother tongue.The aims of this course are to:• Develop the ability to use English effectively for the purpose of practical communication• Form a sound base for the skills required for further study or employment using English as the medium• Develop an awareness of the nature of language and language-learning skills, along with skills of a moregeneral application• Promote students’ personal developmentStudents will take examinations in reading and writing as well speaking orals and listening tests.TechnologyWe believe that a 1-1 laptop environment will best prepare our students for the challenges of living and working inthe 21st Century. Our primary goal is not to improve students’ technology skills but rather to engage students inmeaningful work and encourage them to take charge of their own learning. Recognising that knowledge creation ratherthan knowledge acceptance will lead to lifelong learning, we believe that, under the right conditions, technology canaccelerate, enrich, and deepen basic skills; motivate and engage students in learning; increase the economic viability oftomorrow’s workers; and connect our students to the real world.Furthermore, we seek to develop a one-to-one programme that will facilitate the kinds of learning, thinking, and analysisthat today’s world demands, helping to produce students whoare learning leaders and not learning followers.To this end technology is embedded in the curriculum ratherthan being taught discretely.Please note: Currently parents are required to purchase alaptop on entry to the Senior School. The procedures for doingthis are currently under review and new guidelines and detailswill be published shortly.25 26

preparing for the worldThe Senior School LibraryThe Senior School Library is the central resource centre of the school. The Library collections of books, magazines andDVDs, aim to cater for the research and reading needs of all our students, staff and parents. The school is subscribed toa number of Online Resources as well. They can all be accessed through the Library website.Library Website - http://readingisdestiny.wikispaces.comThe website contains a wealth of information on reading and research. Events are advertised here, as are recommendedreading lists and online resources of interest to students. It also contains a separate IB Diploma section. The LibraryOnline Catalogue can be accessed from here too.We encourage students to use the Library as a base, a haven in our busy school, with space for quiet individual study, aswell as comfortable seating for reading. The Senior School Library tries to cater for the needs of all the members of theDulwich community, and Parents are warmly encouraged to register as Readers.For more information, please come and visit the Library, or make an appointment with Ms. Marion Van Engelen, ourSenior School Librarian.Email: marion.vanengelen@dulwich-shanghai.cn, Tel: 021-5899910, ext 263.Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)The College embraces the importance of a holistic view of education. There are many opportunities for students toengage in co-curricular activities that seek to challenge and inspire them. Our philosophy is that CCAs should providestudents with the opportunity to pursue a variety of interests that extend beyond the academic day. Consequentlyinvolvement in the CCA programme is expected of all Senior School students. We do, however, understand that somestudents may already be heavily involved in activities outside of school and so, although it is expected of our studentsto participate, we have not made it compulsory. Where a student makes a commitment to enrol in a school CCA, we doexpect that they remain with that activity throughout the term.Parents of students must inform the College in writing if they are not taking part in the CCA programme and, for safetyreasons, we expect them to leave campus and travel home immediately after school (3.30pm). A pass will then be issuedto authorise the early departure. The pass must be presented to the guards.Selection of ActivitiesA description of each activity will be made available in advance of sign-up. Please note that it is not always possiblefor students to get their first choice CCA. We expect that students will make a commitment to two CCAs per week. If,however, they are involved in non-CCA events such as team sports, drama or music they may wish to opt for only oneCCA or, even, none if their non-CCA commitment is particularly heavy.Parent and Student led ActivitiesParents are welcome to create a CCA if certain requirements are met. Parents should initially contact the Head of SeniorSchool.Students can also create a CCA if certain requirements are met. The CCA must have the Head of School’s approval andthere 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 astruancy, so please make sure that you inform the Senior School Office if your child is unable to attend on a particular day.BussingOn Tuesdays and Wednesdays, busses will leave the College at 4.30pm.On Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays they will leave at 3.30pm.Parents are responsible for transporting their child home at 3.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays if their child is notparticipating in the CCA programme. All students who take the school bus on Tuesday and Wednesday will be requiredto take a CCA from those on offer.Alongside the CCAs, the College offers further opportunities for our students to extend themselves outside of theacademic day. Music ensembles, choirs, team sport practice, drama production rehearsals and many other activitieshappen outside the Tuesday and Wednesday timings of the CCA programme. Parents are expected to make theappropriate transport arrangements for their child if they are involved in activities outside of the CCA programme.27 28

preparing for the worldEducational VisitsOur aim in organising and running educational visits is to enable ouryoung people to learn in the environment, through the environment andfor the environment.Educational visits within a range of different environments bring greatbenefits to young people involved, including:• Intellectual and physical challenges• The development of personal and social skills• Relationships between adults and young peoplewhen involved together in these common experiences arestrengthenedThere are many benefits to the whole curriculum, especially when thelearning experiences are carefully planned beforehand and built onafterwards.We also recognise that Educational Visits require detailed planning and allof our approved visits include a formal risk assessment.As well as curriculum-specific visits such as Biology field trips, there arenumerous opportunities to engage in experiential learning. China Week,for example, involves the entire Senior School. In September, Year 7students will head for Hangzhou and adventure whereas Year 12 studentstravel to Shandong to build a library and teach English. Over 70 studentsare also currently involved in the International Award for Young People.Academic HonestyDefinitionAcademic Honesty refers to the process and the means by which a student produces an original piece of work that acknowledgesthe 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 CollegeValues, we encourage all students to act in a responsible, ethical and honest manner towards intellectual property and authenticauthorship. This includes all written 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 identifysuch 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 andobjectives of this policy and the spirit of academic honesty into effect. As students progress through the College they shouldlearn 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, productionscripts and scores and computer programmes.Responsibilities of teachers1. Modeling good practice. All articles or quotes from newspapers, journals, books and websites should bereferenced before being presented or put on display2. Educating students about the importance of academic honesty. Teachers will take into account that students arestill learning to understand what academic honesty means3. Teaching older students how to cite (reference) sources correctly4. Dealing with academic dishonesty when it arises5. Clarifying to students whether collaboration on a task is allowed6. Publishing classroom guidelines on academic honestyResponsibilities of parents1. Encouraging their children to try to do their homework on their own and write in their own words2. Stating clearly in writing when help has been given on the work itself3. Informing the school if academic dishonesty is suspectedResponsibilities of students1. Trying to produce their work on their own. If any help is given it should be acknowledged in writing2. Knowing how to cite (reference) sources and how to create a bibliography3. Asking their teacher of the respective librarian for helpSanctionsAny student found committing an act of malpractice within a College-based assessment will receive zero for that assessmentand appropriate sanctions will be applied.Within the Diploma Programme, for Internal Assessments and Extended Essays the student will be allowed one opportunity torevise and resubmit the work. If the candidate goes on to commit a further act of malpractice in any other element of IB Diplomaprogramme Internal Assessment, this would constitute a knowing breach of IBO regulations and the school has to then followreporting procedures with the IBO, which may well result in the candidate forfeiting that Internal Assessment and, possibly, theaward of their Diploma.If there is insufficient time to allow revision of the work at Diploma Level, an N will be entered against the candidate’s nameon the appropriate mark/attendance sheet (or on IBIS in the case of the Internal Assessment). This will result in no grade beingawarded for that particular subject concerned, which again may constitute a failing condition for the Diploma.29 30

preparing for the worldFull details of the IBO procedures regarding suspected malpractice can be found in the 2009 IBO Guide to AcademicHonesty.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 suspensionFirst Instance:• The student will receive a 0 on the assignment or test.• The teacher will confer with the student• A report will be placed in the student’s permanent file• The student will be spoken to by a senior member of staff• The student’s parents will be notified of the malpracticeFurther repeated offences may result in suspension and ultimately expulsion from the College.CounsellingThe College offers two types of counselling service open to all members of the community.The Director of Student Welfare is available to students, parents and staff during the school day to provide support andadvice as needed. The Director will also be engaged in proactive education programmes through PSHCE and ParentForums that seek to provide members of the community with appropriate alternatives before they become issues.The Careers and University Guidance Counsellors are also available to students, staff and parents who are looking forinformation regarding all matters relating to further education. The Careers and University Guidance Counsellors willalso contribute to appropriate educational sessions throughout the year as well as forming an intricate part of the PSHCEprogramme in Year 10 to Year 13.Student Welfare and Pastoral CareStudent welfare and pastoral care encompasses a variety of elements that work together to ensure that daily life at theCollege runs smoothly. S chool life is not only about academics, but also it is valuable preparation time for the worldoutside our walls. Student welfare takes into account the social, emotional, psychological and physical well being of thestudent members of our community.Behaviour ManagementWe recognise that effective teaching and learning will only take place in an atmosphere where there is a clear understandingof what is and what is not acceptable behaviour. All members of the school community must play their part in ensuringthat the rules and practices governing good behaviour set out below are adhered to.We believe that:• Good behaviour should be taught and rewarded• Behavioural problems should be minimised or, better still, do not occur in the first place• Where problems do occur, measures are in place to support students and to reduce their impact upon the schoolcommunity and the smooth running of the schoolWe aim to:• Support students in maximizing their potential• Relate behavioural issues directly to the Students’ Duties and Responsibilities• Develop a framework, which defines agreed roles and responsibilities and promotes consistency in carryingout designated tasks• Respond swiftly to inappropriate behaviour• Provide support, advice and guidance to students and parents• Develop a systematic approach to gathering and analyzing data related to behaviour• Identify students who are at risk of not fulfilling course requirements due to poor behaviour• Develop positive and consistent communication between home and school• View behavioural misdemeanours as learning opportunities• Provide a solid, consistent framework, which guides the actions of our teaching staffDCS 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 copyup 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 notunderstand• 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 expectations• Do not bring any dangerous, illegal or offensive items or materials to school31 32

preparing for the worldBehaviour ProceduresCurrent trends in effective behavioural management strategies acknowledge the need to have a tiered approach tostudent sanctions. This ensures that there is an opportunity for students to redeem themselves before sanctions areescalated. Moreover, it ensures that sanctions are appropriate for the particular misdemeanor.It is our belief that behaviour management is the joint responsibility of the student, the parents/guardians and the schoolwith all members playing a key role. Once a student is identified as causing concern he/she may be put onto the firststage. There are 5 stages to this process, each with the explicit intention of helping the student manage his/her behavioureffectively.It is important to work through the stages, reviewing progress as necessary. Demonstration that all the possibilities withinthe school have been exhausted before taking the step of excluding the child from the school is therefore guaranteed.Generally there should be at least two reviews over a reasonable time scale before the student is moved to the next stage,and parents/guardians should be involved at every stage to provide support and understanding.Stage 1Please note that most issues will fall into this category. It is expected that the class teacher will resolve these issuesthemselves.• A referral form and/or detention slip is sent to the Form Tutor. (During this stage the subject teacher is expectedto deal with the misdemeanour unless the incident is a serious one.) If the Form Tutor receives 3 referral forms/detention slips in a term, the respective Head of Year will discuss behaviour patterns with the student andparents/guardians and, if necessary, the student will then be placed on Daily Report for a period of no morethan two weeksNote: Detentions supersede all other activities.Stage 2If the student does not respond to the arrangements above then the Head of Year will meet with the student, parents andform tutor and explain that the student is being moved to Stage 2.• The student is placed on an after-school detention• The student is referred to the Counsellor and behaviour is monitoredNote: After school detentions will occur on Friday each week and will be supervised by a member of the Senior SchoolLeadership Team.Stage 3If behaviour shows no improvement despite regular reviews and involvement from the counsellor and parents, thestudent will move to Stage 3.• The Head of Year will arrange a case study meeting with teachers, the form tutor, parents and the counsellor tostrategise solutions• If deemed necessary, parental permission will be sought to set up a referral with an Educational Psychologist• The student will be placed on a Saturday detention, supervised by one of the Deputy Heads of Senior School• Teachers of the student are kept fully informedStage 4This will involve the Deputy Head of Senior School Pastoral and any other agencies deemed necessary. This could leadto:• An in-school suspension with a modified timetable where students are withdrawn from certain lessons inwhich behavioural expectations are unlikely to be met• An external suspension• An Individual Behaviour Contract agreed by both the student and parents/guardians being set up. This maycombined with a revised daily reportAll parties concerned must understand the seriousness of this stage and a letter will be sent home and placed on thestudent’s file. The Head of Senior School will be involved with this stage of the process and may be called upon to meetwith the parents.Stage 5This stage of the process will involve the Head of Senior School and the Headmaster will be informed of situation.• External suspension and a final warning by the Head of the Senior School• Parents will be required to attend a meeting with the Deputy Head of Senior School Pastoral and the Head ofSenior School• Parents will be asked to withdraw the student from school if there is not an immediate improvement inbehaviourPoints to noteSpecific and extreme courses of action outlined in other College policies such as the Attendance, Anti-bullying, Antiviolenceor Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco policies may supersede this staged approach to behaviour management due tothe seriousness of the offence and the College’s “Zero Tolerance” policy on these matters.We are aware that this structure demands a certain degree of commitment from the student and that student misbehaviouris often a bi-product of being disorganised, de-motivated and/or lacking self-discipline. However, the structure is flexibleenough to move students down a stage, remove them altogether from the process or follow the advice of an expert e.g. amedical practitioner, and hold the stage in abeyance. We also believe that at some point during this staged approach thestudent must take on responsibility for improving their own behaviour if they are to remain in the school.Drugs and AlcoholAs part of its PSHCE programme and the Science curriculum, the Senior School ensures that its students have: asubstantial knowledge of substances which are currently both legal and illegal; an understanding of the reasoning behindthe banning of such substances; an understanding of the risks associated with the use and abuse of such substances; theskill 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 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 neededto 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 help agencies• To inform students that the possession, trafficking or taking of drugs is illegal and that any student involved inany of the above on College premises or at a College function will be dealt with in a particularly seriousmannerthe 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 shouldbe informedThe College will consider any incident involving the consumption of illegal substances individually and recognises thata 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 seekto 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 incidentinvolving illegal substances.Obtaining controlled drugs by any method other than by a doctor’s prescription is illegal; drug trafficking and takingcontrolled drugs obtained illegally are criminal offences. The College seeks to comply with the law and would encouragestudents and parents to also do so.33 34

preparing for the worldAny member of staff who believes that a student is taking or dealing in illegal substances or alcohol whilst on Collegepremises, should report the matter immediately Head of Senior School, who will investigate the allegation following theagreed procedures.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 premisesor at College functions. We consider the selling or trading in drugs a major violation of the Students Expectationsand counter to our College Values. As this is a punishable offence under Chinese law any student found selling ortrading drugs on College premises or at College functions will be expelled from the College, or parents will be asked topermanently withdraw them.If a parent suspects that their child is endangering themselves through the use of legal or illegal substances they areencouraged to contact the College Guidance Counsellor to ask for support and guidance in dealing with the issue.TobaccoAs part of its PSHCE programme and the Science curriculum the Senior School ensures that its students have a substantialknowledge 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 todeal 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. Forstudents this includes all College functions, events and field trips• To provide students and parents with information about help agenciesParents will be informed by the College if their child is involved in any incident involving tobacco.Dulwich College Shanghai has ZERO TOLERANCE to tobacco on College premises. Any student found to be inpossession of tobacco, or to be smoking on College premises, at College functions or events or on College field trips willbe dealt with severely. The maximum sanction for this offence is SUSPENSION.Anti-bullyingWe define bullying as:The systematic and/or extended negative treatment of one person or group towards another, either verbally, physicallyor psychologically with the intent to inflict harm or distress.Not all name-calling, not every push or trip, not every incidence of hiding a student’s books is included within thisheading. Not every fight or theft of another student’s property is an act of this nature. These are all types of behaviourof which we are aware and which we take steps to discourage and stop, but they are basically part of children growingup and doing what children do.Bullying may manifest itself in many ways and have a variety of negative effects on the victim. Students may experienceverbal, physical and psychological aggression by individuals or by groups. The victim’s problems are very real: theycan feel alone and vulnerable; life at home can become difficult with students experiencing tears, inability to concentrateon homework and difficulty with sleeping. Bully can be experienced anywhere and at any time: between lessons whenstudents are unattended, in the corridors as students pass each other (even with many other students around), in thedining 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 PSHCEprogramme focus on dealing with bullying and our teachers do their utmost to ensure that the College remains a safeand nurturing environment for all members of the Dulwich community, we recognise that an element of bullying isinevitable. Consequently we take a very strong approach to bullies and bullying.Dulwich College Shanghai has ZERO TOLERANCE to bullying of any kind. Any student found to be bullying anotheris subject to an EXTERNAL SUSPENSION and ultimately EXCLUSION if there is no improvement. Upon return toschool, the student must meet with the College Counsellor and undergo counselling sessions.Anti-violenceIn every school environment students exhibit physical behaviour in the classroom, on the playing field or while walkingthe corridors between lessons. While the College acknowledges and accepts this behaviour is part of the maturationprocess for many youngsters, there is a limit to what is deemed appropriate and what is deemed violent.We define violence as: physical action against another member of the community with the clear intention of inflictingharm or physical distress.Dulwich College Shanghai has ZERO TOLERANCE to VIOLENCE. Any student found to be exhibiting violent behaviourwith the intention of inflicting physical harm or distress on someone else is subject to an EXTERNAL SUSPENSIONand ultimately EXCLUSION if there is no improvement. Upon return to school, the student must meet with the CollegeCounsellor and undergo counselling sessions. Violence is viewed as a very serious offence and will be dealt withaccordingly.AttendanceWe seek to ensure that all of our students attend all classes and activities throughout the academic year. It is throughregular attendance in all classes that students maximise their opportunities to realize 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.Daily ProcedureThe official school day begins at 8.15am and students are to report to their tutor room prepared for the morning lessonsfor registration by the form tutor. Registration finishes at 8.25am at which time students are to make their way to their1st period class. All students are required to attend all classes throughout the course of the day and to arrive promptlywith all required materials.Student AbsenceParents should contact the Senior School Office by 8:15 am of the morning that their child is absent from school, using thee-mail address, senior.absence@dulwich-shanghai.cn. The Form Tutor should be cc’d on this email.Students leaving before the end of the school dayIf parents are aware that their child will need to leave school early during a school day they must inform the Form Tutorin writing. The Form Tutor will then inform the Senior School Office. The student must be collected from the SeniorSchool Office and submit a permission slip signed by the Head of School or designated Deputy Head to the SecurityGuards on leaving the site. The Guards will be instructed to turn back any student who does not have the requiredpermission slip.Unexcused LateAny 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’sparents.35 36

preparing for the worldSanctions for Truancy• Any student found to be skipping a class during the course of the school day will automatically receive anin-school suspension• Parents will be contacted by phone or e-mail• A formal letter will also be sent home that will be placed in the student’s fileMusic Lessons• The Music Teacher will write in the diary the time that the student left the Music lesson• The student must show this to their class teacherAbsence due to holidays taken during term timeThe teaching programmes that are in place seek to maximise the allocated lesson times, consequently we advise parentswho are planning holidays during term time to give careful consideration to the possible negative effect of such actionson their child’s learning.When the decision to remove a student from school for a family holiday is taken, parents should note that we do notrequire teachers to provide additional work for the student, either during the holiday or on their return to school.Furthermore, we expect that the student will 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 Headof Department, who will discuss the matter with Deputy Head of Senior School, Curriculum. At this point the studentmay be at risk of not fulfilling course requirements due to absenteeism. The parents will then be called in to discuss thematter with the Deputy Head of Senior School, Curriculum 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 Deputy Head ofSenior School, Pastoral.Leave for students for non-internal assessment related tripsAny student who has been identified, as not meeting our academic standards will not normally be allowed to take partin any non-internal assessment related trip unless approval is given by the Head of Senior School.Each student will have to complete an Academic Absence form which must be handed in to the trip leader beforedeparture, to ensure that all work missed as a result of the absence is made up.Special Circumstances - Examination YearsWhilst we recognise that education does not necessarily mean being in the classroom and that trips and excursionsare a valuable part of the learning process for a student at the College, the final year of IB Diploma and IGCSE/GCSEexamination courses are to be considered separately from all other year groups in the Senior School. As such, theprofessional consideration of the teachers needs to be taken into account when deciding whether or not a student shouldtake part in a trip that involves time off from normal timetabled lessons.Due to the potential excessive loss of curriculum time, students in Year 10 and Year 12 will be counselled againstcommitting their time to too many activities such as the International Award, MUN, World Scholars Cup and ACAMIS/FOBISSEA sports teams. We recommend a maximum of two such activities during an academic year.Student VoiceIt is vitally important that all students realise that taking an active part in the development of the school is part of theireducational life. We believe that:• Effective implementation of change requires participation by and buy-in from all those involved; students noless than teachers• Students have unique knowledge and perspectives that should help bring about effective change for good• 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 moreactive student role in schooling• Students are the producers of school outcomes, so their involvement is fundamental to all improvement.The following roles provides students with the opportunity to express their views, learn how effective decision-makingis carried out and play an important role in making improvements at DCS.House CaptainsEach of the Houses in the Senior School will have two House Captains and two Deputy House CaptainsHouse CaptainsEach House is to have a male and female House Captain. Nominations are made to the House Leader and an electionprocess involving all members of the respective House in Year 10 to Year 13 is used to elect the House Captains for eachhouse. The House Leader coordinates this process.Proviso: The House Captain must be in Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12 at the time of election.House Captains hold their position for the academic year. This means they are appointed at the beginning of the Term1, and hold their position until the end of Term 3.Duties of the House CaptainThe House Captain is expected to:• Work closely with the House Leader to ensure that the students of the House have are adequately prepared forcompetitions 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 CommitteeNote:Should a House Captain leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the House Leader, then a replacement HouseCaptain will be elected.Term 1As per the normal policy, a proposal is put forward to the Senior Leadership Team for a trip to take place and allDeputy House Captainsparticipants are listed. If a student from Year 11 or Year 13 is listed, the Senior Leadership Team will ask teachers for theirEach House is to have a male and female Deputy House Captain. Nominations are made to the House Leader and anopinion on whether the student’s current academic performance is at the target level. If the student is under-performing,election process involving all members of the respective House in Year 7 to Year 9 is used to elect the Deputy Housethe Head of Senior School will decide whether or not the student can participate. If any student has an assessmentCaptains for each house. The House Leader coordinates this process.during the planned trip dates, which counts towards their final grade or is considered to be essential preparation for theirProviso: A Deputy House Captain must be in Year 9 at the time of election.final examination, then permission will not be given.Deputy House Captains hold their position for the academic year. This means they are appointed at the beginning ofTerm 2 and Term 3Term 1, and hold their position until the end of Term 3.As per Term 1, but with students on a Pastoral Support Plan (PSP) not allowed to go out on trips of any sort. The mockexamination results will become a further benchmark for under-performance and the placement on a PSP. In order togive teachers preparation time with their students, there will be no leave at all for students in Year 11 and Year 13 in thefour weeks leading up to the examinations period.37 38

preparing for the worldTutor Group RepresentativesEach Tutor Group in the Senior School will have an elected Tutor Group Representative.Duties of the Tutor Group Representative:The Tutor Group Representative is expected to:• Be a member of the Student Guild or the Student Council• Attend all meetings and feedback to their tutor group on all discussions and decisions• Complete assigned tasks and/or responsibilities as required• Show sound moral and ethical qualities while serving in the role• Lead the students of the tutor group by encouraging excellence, collaboration and participation in initiativesor events• Delegate tasks where appropriate• Maintain the Tutor Group Notice BoardNote:Should a Tutor Group Representative leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the Form Tutor, then areplacement Tutor Group Representative is elected.The Student GuildConsists of the Tutor Group Representatives of all Tutor Groups from Years 7 to 9. At the first meeting, run by the DeputyHead (Pastoral), the following executive positions are elected: Chair, Vice-Chair and Secretary.The Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Heads of Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 sit on the committee as ex officio members to provideguidance on committee procedures and offer general support.The Chair publishes the agenda for each meeting and is responsible for checking and circulating the minutes.The minutes are recorded by the secretary.The Executive of the Student Guild sits on the Student Council.Remit• Propose improvements or changes concerning student welfare to the Student Council and/or the Deputy HeadSenior School (Pastoral) and/or Heads of YearsMeetings and Voting• A quorum of two/three of the Tutor Group Representatives is required for the committee to function as a body• For any issue that needs a majority decision, the members shall observe the ruling of “one member, one vote”.The majority refers to those present only, not the total number of members• The Chair has a vote as a Tutor Group Representative and also the casting vote on motions where there is a splitdecisionHead Boy and GirlIt is the responsibility of the Head Boy and Head Girl to lead the Prefects, overseeing all aspects of the prefect-ledportfolios and ensuring that links are maintained throughout the College. The Head Boy and Head Girl co-chair thePrefect Committee.PrefectsSenior School students who display a high level of responsibility and play an active role in the life of the school areinvited to apply to become school prefects. The position of school prefect is one of both responsibility and privilege.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 the staff in the supervision of DCS studentsPrefects are appointed during the first half of Term 1 in Year 12 and hold office until the half-term break of Term 1 inYear 13.PortfoliosThree Prefects are appointed to each of the following portfolios:Academia Learning Communication Principles BalanceCo-chair House Committee House Committee Policy Committee Service CommitteeEnvironmentCommitteeFocusDebating, PublicSpeakingMentoringUN Day, Festivals,Arts EventsCharity events,and programmes,Green events andprogrammesStudent CouncilHouse CommitteeNutritionCommitteeSports competitionsA total of 15 Prefects support the Head Boy and Head Girl in the leadership of the students of the Senior School.Note:Should a Prefect leave the school, or fail to meet the expectations of the Head Boy or Head Girl, then a replacementPrefect is appointed.The Head of Senior School and one or more of the Deputy Heads of Senior School attend the Prefect Meetings as exofficio members to provide guidance on committee procedures and offer general support.The Student CouncilConsists of the Tutor Group Representatives from Year 10 to Year 13 and the Executive of the Student Guild. The StudentCouncil is co-chaired by the Welfare Prefects, with the following executive positions elected at the first meeting: Secretaryand Treasurer.Remit• Propose improvements or changes concerning student welfare in the Senior School, to the Senior SchoolLeadership TeamMeetings and Voting• A quorum of 2/3 of Tutor Group Representatives for the committee to function as a body• For any issue that needs a majority decision, the members shall observe the ruling of “one member, one vote”.The majority refers to those present only, not the total number of members• The Co-Chairs do not vote on a motion unless there is a split decisionThe Head of Senior School and one or more of the Deputy Heads of Senior School sit on the committee as ex officiomembers to provide guidance on committee procedures and offer general support.39 40House Committees• Formed on a needs basis for the purposes of planning and preparation for inter-house events, activities orcompetitions• Consist of the Deputy House Captains and House Captains from each House, and are co-chaired by the Prefectsof the portfolio in which the activity or competition is taking place.For example, an inter-house softball competition would be co-chaired by the Sport Prefects, whereas an inter-housedebating competition would be co-chaired by the Academic Prefects.The House Coordinator sits on each committee as an ex officio member.

preparing for the worldService CommitteeEach Tutor Group is to provide (up to) two students to the Year Group Service Committee. One student from each YearGroup Service Committee is to be elected as Chair and a second as Secretary. The Chair and Secretary of each Year GroupService Committee sit on the Senior School Service Committee along with the Service Prefects.The Service Committee is co-chaired by the Service Prefects, with a Secretary and a Treasurer elected to annual positions.The CAS Coordinator sits on the committee as an ex officio member.Nutrition CommitteeThe Nutrition Committee consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior School and Senior School staff and students aswell as parents of children from all three schools. The Nutrition Committee offers staff students and parents a chance tofeedback directly to the Manager of Sodexo any concerns, suggestions or criticisms that they have. Regular surveys aretaken and acted upon.When a meeting is called the Student Guild sends two representatives, and the Welfare Prefects also delegate tworepresentatives to attend from the Student Council.College HousesEach student will also be a member of one of the College’s four Houses: Wing, Anand, Shackleton, and Howard. Thestudents will participate in a variety of sporting and non-sporting activities as members of their House. They will takeplace during lunchtimes and House Assemblies at regular intervals throughout the year. Participation in these eventsare rewarded with points that will go toward their House points total. Students can also achieve points for their Houseby being awarded Merits.Merit AwardsMerit Awards are given at the discretion of the teacher or Prefect, for things such as outstanding work, effort, assistance,improvement, leadership, displays of citizenship or compassion and so on.When a student is issued a Merit Award they are to complete the award and to record the details in the Student Diary.The teacher, or prefect, will then sign the Merit Award and the record in the Student Diary for authentication.Students receive certificates at an Assembly for achieving the following:• 25 Merits – Bronze Certificate• 50 Merits – Silver Certificate• 75 Merits – Gold Certificate• 100 Merits – Platinum CertificateAssembliesWe believe that assemblies provide an excellent opportunity for students to develop their presentation and publicspeakingskills, enrich our PSHCE programme and celebrate student achievement. To facilitate this a series of regularassemblies will take place throughout the year. Parents will be invited to these events.PSHCE -Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education.This is a key part of the College programme throughout the Senior School. Students are taught in their Tutor groups,by their Form Tutor, though Programme Leaders may change this in certain circumstances to facilitate visiting speakersor utilise staff expertise to best effect. The main focus of the programme is to offer support and opportunities tostudents in developing as personally and socially effective individuals. Careers pathways, study skills, personal andsocial development and citizenship are core facets and these develop as the students progresses through the College,addressing the issues most relevant to their age.Tutor GroupsEach student will be placed in a Tutor Group for the academic year. Every morningthe student will meet their Form Tutor in their Form Room at which time attendancewill be taken and the daily bulletin will be read out. The Form Room will act as abase 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 anyissues, academic or otherwise, that may be concerning them. Their Form Tutor willalso meet with them once a week on a Wednesday morning to deliver the PSHCEProgramme.Locks and LockersEach student will be assigned a locker and lock where they can keep their belongingsduring the school day. If a student loses their lock they will be expected to purchasean appropriate replacement. It is expected that each student use their locker and lockappropriately, keeping them neat and tidy and making sure their belongings are secureat all times. Mobile phones are not to be used during the school day and should be storedsafely, along with other valuable items such as laptops, iPods, calculators, PE kit etc. Eachbank of lockers has security camera coverage. Valuable items can also be stored in the safedeposit area within Student Support ServicesSpecial EventsOur celebration of festivals reflects our intention to embrace our cultural diversity andincrease cultural awareness.The festivals that we have chosen to celebrate in 2011/12 are:1. Chinese New Year2. ChristmasWe will also hold special events for UN Day (23rd October) and Book Week (5th – 9th March)An International-mindedness Committee involving students, teachers and parents will alsobe set up. Part of their remit will be to identify one further festival each year.Annual Prize-givingAt the end of each academic year a prize-giving ceremony is held to recognise theachievements and efforts of the students. Awards are presented in each of the fivesections of our College Values. Each award winner receives a certificate and a booktoken.ProductionsTwo major drama productions take place each year. In 2010/11 our senior studentsperformed the Caucasian Chalk Circle and students in Year 7 to Year 9 took the lead rolesin Bugsy Malone.Musical PerformancesIn the Senior School we have a wealth of talented musicians.There are many ensembles, chamber groups, rock bands andchoirs, many students also study independently through theTrinity Guild Hall examinations. There are also opportunities forstudents to showcase their talents, whether this be at assemblies,lunchtime concerts, soirees or scheduled performances. Theassessed performances of the students of IGCSE and IB Music arealso open to the public.41 42

preparing for the worldInstrumental LessonsThe Music Department Instrument Tuition Programme is an extra-curricular programme offering one-to-one musictuition for Year 3 to Year 13.Our qualified instrument teachers set individual courses of study and may recommend students sit Trinity Guildhall orRock School music examinations.Entry to these exams is arranged by the College Music Department.(www.trinitycollege.com.hk, www.trinitycollege.co.uk, www.rockschool.co.uk)Instruments taught: Piano Voice Guitar Drum-kit Violin Viola Cello Double Bass Erhu Flute Clarinet SaxophoneTrumpet TromboneFees: RMB 200 30 minute lesson, paid in advance to the College Finance Office.Lessons: students need to have their own instrument and have it insured through their home insurance policy.Monday-Friday – once a week – 30 minutes*Year 7 to Year 9 lessons in class time**Year 10 to Year 13 lessons out of class* For more advanced students 60-minute out-of-class time lessons can be arranged (fee RMB400 / 60 minute lesson).** Lesson times are rotated (changed) each week so that the same classroom time is not missed.*** Year 10-13 students have priority over out-of-class lesson times, however, it may be possible to schedule out-of-classtime lessons for younger students.(To enrol your child please visit our website: www.dulwich-shanghai.cn)Partnering with ParentsWe believe that parents play a crucial part in supporting good behaviour in school.We welcome and value their support in setting high expectations.We believe that the following expectations will help parents in their efforts to best support their child’s development atDCS.Safe Surroundings• Ensure that your child understands the seriousness of downloading inappropriate materials from the computerfacilities in College and counsel him/her that this could lead to the loss of his/her place at the College• Be aware of your child’s computer networking at home and ensure your child understands the seriousness ofcyber bullying and inappropriate behaviour• Be safe and considerate to others when dropping off/picking up your child outside College. Share lifts whenpossible. Do not obstruct the entrance/exit by stopping in zoned areas or abuse any other parking restrictionsaround the Colleg\ailure to observe these restrictions may lead to a serious accident.Pastoral Environment• Ensure that your child understands the standards of behaviour expected of him/her as described in the StudentExpectations• Always report to us any concerns about your child’s well-being and work cooperatively with the Class Teacheror Form Tutor to resolve matters satisfactorily• Encourage excellent attendance and punctuality. Please do 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 your children adopt appropriate sleep habits/patterns• Ensure that your children engage in age appropriate activities in the evenings and at weekendsFoDFriends of Dulwich (FoD) is an organisation devoted to the many active parents in the Dulwich College Shanghai schoolcommunity. There are three main areas within the FoD structure which allow parents and community members toparticipate in a variety of areas. They include: clubs, committees, and class representatives. FoD Clubs provide a venuefor parents to participate and socialise in a fun and casual forum. Committees are for parents who are interested ingetting involved in areas outside their child’s classroom parent group. Class Representatives facilitate the interactionbetween the class teacher and the parents of children in the same class. FoD is managed by a Steering Committee whichinteracts closely with the school to guide the activities of the organisation. They also organise regular events to bring theschool community together in the form of coffee mornings, talks, markets and social gatherings.Parent Advisory CouncilOur Parent Advisory Council comprises appointed parent representatives from each of the three schools. The PACrepresentatives meet termly with the Headmaster and the Head of Internal Communications and Parent Relations toprovide advice, information and support. Committee membership and minutes are published via the DCS website.During the development and preparation of College policies we are committed to gathering parental opinion and advice.The Parent Advisory Council shall be the body through which this is carried out.PhotographsPhotographs or film of students, may appear in the College’s material, brochures, websites, advertisements or pressreleases. Parents/guardians who would not like their child to appear in any or all of these must notify the College inwriting at the time of application.1. We may use a child’s full name (full name meaning first name and last name) and photo in the following publications:• Weekly Newsletter• College Magazine• Displays and Notices• FoD Bulletin2. We may use a child’s photo without their name in the following publications which we consider as external marketingand promotional material:• College Website• Print media• College Advertisements• College prospectuses/leaflets/brochures• Exhibition banners for school events• Promotional DVD about our CollegeImages that might cause embarrassment or distress will not be used nor will images be associated with material on issuesthat are sensitive.Academic Environment• Observe progress as detailed in your child’s Report and let the Form Tutor know of any concerns or suggestionsyou may have• Make yourself aware of the meaning of our assessment criteria, curriculum requirements and option choiceswhere appropriate. Ask the teachers to explain if necessary• Always attend key presentations with your child so that they feel supported by your involvement. These areusually at the beginning of their career with us Year 7, Year 9 and in preparation for the InternationalBaccalaureate Diploma Programme• Attend the frequent opportunities to meet with the Careers staff in the senior school to help plan your child’sfuture• Show a particular interest in your child’s development by asking about their work in all the subjects they arestudyingA copy of our Parent Charter is available on the College Website.43 44

preparing for the worldCommunity ProjectsOne of our Philosophy and Objectives statements is as follows:“The College is committee to developing charitable and compassionate individual who are willing to contribute to thecommunity”Goals and ObjectivesWe celebrate the diversity of the College community by inviting students, teachers and parents to participate in fundraisingevents, 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 theschool year.The College will support all students by providing service opportunities during China Week and weekly CCAs. In theSenior School the chosen projects are as follows:Home Sweet HomeHome Sweet Home is a shelter and training centre for disabled migrant workers that equips those with special needs tofulfill their full individual potential in the community.The College supports this organisation by providing funds for conversion work on the buildings that Home SweetHome use, sponsorship of workers, purchasing products made in their factory, provision of food, clothes and doctors’visits. The College also runs a work place training scheme with Home Sweet Home and employs four workers each yearthrough this programme.Students are encouraged to participate in the ‘Giving Back’ programme every Tuesday evening where up to 45 disabledand previously homeless people from Home Sweet Home come to the College for an evening of fun and education,involving activities such as sports, basic pinyin, English language, music and computing.For information on the Home Sweet Home charity please visit their website at www.homesweethome.org.cn.Charles FoundationThe Charles Foundation for children in need facilitates the education of underprivileged children in Sichuan Provincein China. Education of girls is emphasised by the Foundation, as it is still customary for many minority communities inremote rural areas to deny girls that opportunity. The Foundation funds carefully selected projects in the LiangshanYizuand Tibetan autonomous remote rural areas of Sichuan province for the construction of schools, child sponsorships,care of orphans, school equipment and books and the promotion of microeconomics. The Charles Foundation startedeight years ago when Jo Charles decided to build a school in Sichuan province while she was on holiday in that area.She is now on to her 10th school and her first graduates have successfully gained places at Beijing University, Qing HuaUniversity and several other schools around China.Year 12 students have visited Luo Go Po and Xichang Minorities School each year to carry out a variety of projectsincluding painting, renovating, teaching and library provision.If you would like to learn more about the Charles Foundation, please visit the website at www.charlesfoundation.org.The Senior School is also involved with the Roots and Shoots organisation in partnership with the Junior School.Other Service ActivitiesThe Random Acts CCA offers a large number of students the opportunity to be involved in visiting the elderly, teachingEnglish at a Migrant School, working on the Tang Si Music Project and giving basic support to residents of a local Homefor mentally disabled adults.45 46

preparing for the worldDulwich Community ProgrammesDCP aims to bring to our campus the highest quality external providers of sporting, cultural and performing artsactivities to enrich the opportunities available to our community.By allowing access to our facilities, these external providers bring further expertise and coaching skills to our communityin a controlled, safe environment.Priority is given to external hirers who cater for activities that are in demand and those who complement the currentprogrammes at DCS.DCS requires external providers to be long-term investors in the community and to ensure the standards of care for thosein their charge.• Multisport www.multisport.com.cn• Grassmasters Sports adam.grassmasters@gmail.com• Scott Basketball scott.cui@saschina.org• BSU Basketball virginie@bsuchina.cn• JZ School www.jz-school.com• Dance for Life dancing_4_life@hotmail.com• Fencing www.sh-dfc.com• Kids Golf paulmerlepga@hotmail.frFacility HireDCP is responsible for booking of all facilities at Dulwich College. Venues available for booking are:• Football Field• Rugby Field• Cricket Field• Upper Gymnasium (Half and Full)• Lower Gymnasium• Dance Studio• DUCKS Gymnasium• DUCKS Soft Room• DUCKS Playground• Mei Lan Fang Theatre• Rehearsal Room• Language Classrooms• Cafeteria (SS and JS)• Music Rooms (DUCKS, JS and SS)Health and SafetyFirst Aid and Medical CareThe main campus clinic is situated in room 1142 of the Lao Tze building.The College has a contract with International SOS to provide a medical consultancy service and we also have fourregistered nurses working for us. Our nurses are bi-lingual and are trained to provide emergency first aid and primarynursing care in accordance with relevant local laws. They will also assist with transfer and referal to appropriate outsideclinics for anything more complicated. We also have 24-hour access to the International SOS Expratriate Physician andAlarm Centre Network.Ms. Grace Guo is our main campus nurse.Any student who falls ill during the day and has been instructed to go home by the Nurse will present the Nurse ReferralForm to the Senior School Office who will contact the student’s parents to gain permission for their early departure.SecurityEveryone except students in uniform coming on to 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 admissionsprocess.Visitors without security cards may need to provide photo identification (such as a driver’s license, passport or Chineseresidency document) to the guards to gain entrance. The photo identification documents will be kept securely by theguards for the duration of the visit and returned when the visitor leaves the site. For any questions regarding securitycards, please contact jenny.han@dulwich-shanghai.cn.Fire Drill PolicyThe Fire Drill policy is displayed on all of the classroom walls. In the event of a fire alarm, children are escorted fromtheir classrooms or play areas with their teachers to the central assembly point at the front of the College where registersare taken. There are regular fire drills each term.Specific criteria must be met to enable a booking of any DCS facilities.47 48

preparing for the worldClosure of School ProceduresOn some occasions, it is necessary to close or cancel school. The following procedures will be followed whenever it isnecessary to cancel or close school due to inclement weather, fire, important Government events etc. The health andsafety of students shall be the primary consideration in all decisions or actions taken at times of inclement weather orother emergencies.Prior to the school day• In the case of important Government event (such as the APEC convention) the College is usually given priorwarning via the Education Commission. Recent rule changes now mean that all International Schools aregoverned by the same rules as local schools and as such need to follow the same guidelines• The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via the College Phone Tree and SMS textmessage. A message will be left on the College Answer phone and a message will be placed on the CollegewebsiteProcedures for closing school while in sessionIf an emergency necessitates the closure of the College during school hours the subsequent guidelines will followed:• The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via the College Phone Tree, SMS text messageand website• At all times when the College buildings must be evacuated, all students and staff shall exit the buildings in anorderly fashion as rehearsed. Students shall be kept at the designated meeting place or other suitable locationuntil 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 schoolclosure is announced as long as it is safe to do so. This will only be done after ensuring that all parents havebeen notified. The Headmaster will inform teachers when students may be released. Junior School and DUCKSstudents must be collected from the classroom by a parent or nominated guardian as soon as possible after thephone call• The Headmaster will determine whether school buses are able to run. If deemed safe, students will be dismissedto their buses. All other students will remain at school under teacher supervision until a parent or nominatedguardian arrives to take them homeDelayed Closing of SchoolIf conditions exist that make it unsafe for students to travel home on foot (severe weather, civil disturbances, etc.) studentswill remain at school under teacher supervision. When travel on foot has been deemed safe, the school will be closed andthe 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 maybe times when parents would prefer to collect their children earlier. If they choose to do this, parents must inform therelevant school secretary to ensure that all students are accounted for. During a typhoon, it may be unsafe to travel. Assuch, parents are encouraged to wait until the severe conditions abate before coming to the College.49 50