Dulwich College Shanghai

Introduction To The Junior SchoolIn the Junior School we have high standards and expectations, believing that when both adults and children areenjoying themselves, much can be achieved. Learning and teaching should be FUN!Building on the excellent foundations laid in DUCKS we continue to embrace the English National Curriculumand the Primary Framework for Literacy and Mathematics. Our cross-curricular Humanities programme istailored to our international / China context.Our teachers come mainly from the UK, Australia and New Zealand with a sprinkling of North Americans.There is considerable scope for teachers to develop their own interests and ideas during the school day andduring co-curricular activities. Energy, enthusiasm and innovation are welcomed.We consider ourselves an extremely privileged community and the desire to ‘give back‘ is strong. The JuniorSchool is, therefore, ‘twinned’ with a local Migrant School that we support financially and with whom we alsoorganise activities. Preservation of the environment is promoted through a hugely popular ‘Eco Dudes’ club.Our students are a delight. In each Year Group 3-6, there are five classes (maximum 22 students) all of whomremain in the care of their class teacher for the majority of the time. However Physical Education, Games, Music,Art and Mandarin are taught by specialists so there is meaningful time available for planning – individually andacross Year Groups. The Additional Educational Needs Department provides one to one and in-class support, asrequired.In summary: the Junior School has enviable facilities and is outstandingly well resourced. Our parents are extraordinarilysupportive. The staff truly enjoy each other’s company and that of our students.Do consider joining us: you won’t be disappointed.Mrs. Ros SimmondsHead of Junior School6