Dulwich Dudes Magazine February 2022 - Junior School

1. Year of the Tiger Dedication Couplet
2. Introducing our Dulwich Tube Channel
3. Celebrating Celebrations
4. It’s a Party!
5. Behind. The. Scenes (BTS)
6. Student. Interview. Page (SIP)
7. Gabfests & Chit-Chats
8. Bears vs Pears
9. Baking with EHO
10. GOAL!
11. Teacher. Interview. Page (TIP)
12. Looking Back
13. Dulwich Tube Channel Links
By Mr Brunet
Welcome to the first ever issue of the Junior School Dulwich Dudes
Magazine! I am so incredibly proud of each member of our Magazine
team. Not only has this academic year seen the start of our Podcast and
(video) Channel, but now we also welcome our first Issue of the written
Dulwich Dudes Magazine!
Editor: Jett Brunet
Dulwich Dudes Magazine, Issue 01, February 2022
Magazine Contributors: Ella Z., Heloïse D., Olivia L., Annie S., Della H.,
Jasper Y., Benjamin S., Chloe L.
Art: Bobo F.
In the next few pages, you will be introduced to a few recurring sections,
such as S.I.P., T.I.P., Cooking with EHO and more! This Magazine is for our
whole DCB Community, and we look forward to hearing from you on our
Seesaw and Teams pages.
Finally, I would like to wish everyone a healthy, happy and successful Year
of the Tiger. We have shown so much resilience as a school, and I wish
that 2022 show us some kindness, too! 新 年 快 乐 !

By Chloe L.
The writing on the left of the couplet means good luck every year, the
writing on the right means everything will go well, and the writing on the
top is a summary of both, meaning to bring good luck and success in your
learning. I agree with many traditional Chinese families who believe that if
you stick couplets up on your door, it will bless you and your family with
good luck in the coming year, and what you wrote on them will come true.
I made and wrote the red banners with my siblings because sticking
couplets is a family tradition we do every year at Chinese New Year, and it
reminds us that a new year is coming, and we should all look forward and
do the best we can this year.
Each year my family writes different couplets from the previous year’s,
meaning that this year will be a brand-new beginning to all of us, and we
will forget the miserable memories and take our happy moments from last
year with us and move on. I hope that our school will be blessed by the
couplets we wrote, and everything will go well in the coming Year of the
Tiger for DCB.
吉 星 高 照
一 帆 风 顺 年 年 好 ,
万 事 如 意 步 步 高 。
We look upon an auspicious star,
Wish for good luck every year,
And all the best for the new year.
By Annie S. and Della H.
You may have seen our first video in Assembly a few Fridays ago, but that
was just the start of many more videos! Together, we plan to make much,
much more! We plan to upload one video each month at first, but
gradually it’ll become more frequent. Our videos will centre mainly on fun,
exciting things! Boys and girls can both watch our channel because we
will upload videos based on sport competitions, baking cakes, movies,
songs and more!
Now, let’s talk about what happens behind the scenes. How do we make
our videos? Well, first we write our script, what we’re going to say, our
actions and more. Next, we do a few practice runs and a fake shooting to
get a feeling for it. After than, we start videoing! For the first couple of
videos, our parents helped us film and edit. However, we plan to gradually
start making videos completely by ourselves as time progresses.
We have made a logo for our channel. When you see the logo that will
come with our next video, you’ll know it’s the Dulwich Tube Channel!
(Mainly because it says so on the front of it in big, bold letters, but pretend
you didn’t see that).
Basically, we plan to make a fun, informative channel for everyone to
enjoy! How about you? Have you ever thought of making a channel?

By Ella Z.
Chinese New Year is coming soon! It is one of the most important Chinese
festivals of the year. People celebrate it by spending time with their loved
ones. This holiday is based on the lunar calendar. Now, let us find out
more about it!
The first sign of a new year is La Ba. It is the 8 th day of the last month of the
lunar calendar. People all over China drink a special type of porridge
called “La Ba Zhou.” It includes ingredients such as grains, beans, and lots
more. This is also the sign for people to start decorating the house and
make it look more Chinese-New-Year-like.
A few days after “La Ba” is the “23rd”. On this day, people eat a sticky type
of food called “Tang Hua”. They will also leave some leftover for a god
named “Wang Ye” to eat so that when he reports a family’s overall
behavior of the year to the god of earth, he will not be able to speak so he
can only nod.
After the “23rd”, it is the “24th”. On this day, people clean and tidy up their
houses to sweep away any bad luck in the preceding year. The next day,
which is the “25th”, people buy and prepare tofu for the new year’s feast.
On the “26th” and “27th” people buy meat from the market to add in their
feast. On the “28th” and “29th” people make the main courses, the
dumplings, baozi, and several types of flour-based food.
On the “30th”, which is the last day of the year according to the lunar
calendar, people play mahjong, watch the new year show, and share a
magnificent feast with their entire family. At night, in some places (that
allow fireworks), you can also share a night full of colours with your loved
ones. Splendid colours flow up to the sky along with the loud sounds of
the firecrackers.
Most people stay up until midnight for the countdown and watch the
Chinese New Year show up until really late. And on the New Year’s Day,
people visit their relatives and wish them a meaningful year. This is called
“Bai Nian”.
But afterwards, people just go back home and enjoy spending time with
their loved ones. Oh, and also, remember to not clean your house this day
since instead of sweeping away bad luck, you are sweeping good luck
away~ There are also lion dancers on the street during the whole time for
people to enjoy.
So, are you ready for the new year (based on the lunar calendar)?! Let us
all wish for a better time in the Year of the Tiger! We wish everyone a
happy Chinese New Year~~~

Chinese people all over the world celebrate Chinese New Year, even
immigrants or people who are distantly related. The Lunar New Year is
also celebrated by other cultures.
In Korea, it is called 설날 (sollal). Families get together and eat rice cake
soup on the first day of the year.
새해 복 많이 받으세요 !
(Happy New Year!)
By Annie S. and Della H.
Have you ever wondered about Chinese New Year and what it will bring?
Well, wonder no more! Just read ahead and you’ll find out about foods,
culture and more!
First, let’s talk about some traditional Chinese New Year stories. A famous
one is about a monster called Nian who came once every year to eat the
livestock and people of towns. Eventually, the townspeople figured out
Nian was afraid of the colour red and loud banging noises. That’s why
every Chinese New Year, people celebrate by wearing red clothes,
sticking red banners around, playing drums and setting off firecrackers
(although it is now illegal to do so in Beijing)!
Next, some traditional Chinese New Year foods! Normally, people like to
spend Chinese New Year with their families. They’ll eat dinner together
and celebrate. As for what they eat? Normally at 12am, the dawn of the
New Year, people like to eat dumplings. Also, they eat a type of porridge
called La Ba Porridge on 01/12, which is made with eight types of grain,
hence its name, because ‘Ba’ or ‘ 八 ’ means ‘eight’ in Chinese.
In Vietnam, it is called Tết. A popular food is a type of cake filled with sticky
rice and wrapped in a banana leaf.
Chúc mừng
năm mới !
(Happy New Year!)
How about you? What is your favourite part of the Lunar New Year?

To film our parts, we had to go to various sections of our campus to record
our scenes. When we filmed our parts, we first made sure that we looked
smart in our uniform. We then put a smile on our face and
started speaking our lines confidently.
By Ella Z. Marin D. & Olivia L
As some of you may know, we (EMOH) were invited to play mentors for
our school’s advertisement video. We recorded the video on Friday
November 12 th , 2021.
We went through a series of steps to get it done. The process was
complex. We first had to write what we would say during the filming and
memorise it. It was a lengthy process, but the results were brilliant.
We first had to write our lines, but they had to be approved by the
teachers. Also, there was a plan of where to film and who was in the
scene. This was all planned out by our wonderful team of teachers and the
only thing we needed to do then was to act it out.
Afterall, we were the “mentors” ~ Sometimes, after filming, we also
recorded voiceovers, too.
When we entered our first scene, we were extremely nervous, and it took
us a lot of time to adjust to what we were going to do and how to make it
more relaxed.
It soon became quite fun and exciting for us because all of this was a new
experience to us.
But overall, it was a unique, meaningful, and unforgettable experience!
How about you? Would you like to take part in an advertisement?
We had professionals to help us to record and teach us how to say some
lines. They adjusted us to where we stood while filming and reminded us
to speak louder or smile. There also was a lady who helped us to stay neat
and smart in front of the camera.

What is your favourite Olympic event?
My favourite event is the Women’s Freestyle Ski Jump.
Are you excited about the Winter Olympics?
By Martin D.
Welcome to the Dulwich Dudes Magazine Student Interview Page!
S.I.P. is where the Dudes interview students about some cool topics that
Dulwich students are talking about.
Hello Ella, how do you think we should
celebrate the Winter Olympics at school?
We could make posters.
Do you think we should go somewhere special to celebrate
the Winter Olympics?
No, it costs too much, plus, it is not safe to do that since the pandemic is
still going on.
Which team do you think Dulwich should support during the Winter
Olympics?
We are an open-minded school, and we encourage students
to support their own culture.
Do you think that Junior School should make this amazing event into
a House competition?
We don’t have a hill for ski jumps or a skating rink anymore, so I think we
could only have curling as an event.
Obviously, yes.
Should we watch the Olympics during Assembly?
We are on holiday during the Olympics so that wouldn’t be possible.
Should we gather all the other schools and watch it
together on camera?
I don’t think that would work because of Covid-19 restrictions.
Should we interview Olympic athletes about how they are feeling
about the winter Olympics?
No, because we can’t meet them, and they probably are
practicing hard for the Olympics, so they won’t have time.
Do you think we should go to the Winter Olympic Stadium and watch
it together as an entire school or just Junior School?
I don’t think so because the Olympics are a “closed loop” this year.
Do you think we should do something like a quiz or a trivia?
That would be nice, we could do it in class to show our support.
Thank you for your time and opinions, this will really help me a lot.
Passionate about a project? Contact us to be next on S.I.P.!

Ella: “My favourite event is the women’s freestyle ski jump. I’m rooting
for Gu Eileen who will participate in that event! I like women’s freestyle
ski jumps, because unlike the professional one, you can perform any
tricks you know, and they will help you to win.
Everyone has a different move, and that’s what makes it so intense. I like
Gu Eileen because she is from China and is really pro. She has won a lot
of competitions this far and she will be 19 this year. She is also smart. She
got in Stanford University and got 1580 points out of 1600 for her
university test. I bet she will get 1st place!”
by Ella Z., Heloïse D. and Olivia L.
Since the Winter Olympics are coming soon, we (EHO) decided to have a
gabfest about their origins. Afterwards, we will also share our favourite
events and athletes.
Olivia: “My favourite Winter Olympic athletic is a Chinese girl called 隋 文
静 . She does figure skating and won a gold medal in the
2014 Olympics, and I hope she will win this time! She is also very pretty
and has short hair.”
Now, we have all finished sharing. What are your favourite events
or athletes? Feel free to share them in the comments!
The first Winter Olympics were started on January 25, 1924, in Chamonix
(France). Five years after the birth of the modern Olympics in 1896, the
Nordic Games were the first organized international competition
involving winter sports which was hosted in Sweden. Only Scandinavian
countries competed, like Norway and Finland. Like the Olympics, it was
hosted every four years, but always in Sweden.
Heloïse: “My favorite sport in the Winter Olympics is professional figure
skating, because the participants are given a routine to perform in front
of the judges. After the participants finish their given routine, the judges
will give you a score based on the accuracy, movement, timing and most
importantly the landing because most people will fall during the
landing.”

Samuel H., 4JL: “I like snowboarding, (which counts in the skiing part)
because it is cool and fun.”
Ceci H., 5LC: “Skiing, because it’s fun.”
Amber S., 5JW: “I like ice-skating because I started learning when I was
small.”
Annie S., 5TR: “Ice-skating because I started learning when I was three
or four and also because when I was small, I really liked pushing sleds on
the ice with my friends or mom sitting on it.”
Isa W., 5TR: “Skiing because I am not familiar with ice-skating, and I like
skiing down steep slopes and taking risks.”
Della H., 5LC: “Skiing because I love the feeling of zooming down the
slopes with the cold wind whooshing behind me and the feeling getting
better and able to go down more dangerous slopes.”
Eleanor W., 5JW: “Ice-skating because I am very familiar with it, and I
skate every day.”
by Della H. and Annie S.
Skiing and ice-skating are so different yet the same. They both are in the
Winter Olympics and most importantly, millions of people are learning
and loving them. However, which is better? Skiing or ice-skating? Today
we will find out.
First, let’s interview some people of Dulwich to see which they like better,
and why.
Cindy L., 5LC : “I like skiing because I like feeling the wind whooshing
past as I zoom down the slopes.”
Adrianna M., 5LC: “Ice-skating because it looks really pretty and
delicate!”
So, there we have our crew of ice-skaters and skiers! But, as you might
have noticed, the arguments are all pretty persuasive. So, which sport do
you think is better?
Well, if you want a say in the final decision, then please tell us on Seesaw
or Teams, and find out what the most popular answer is in our next
magazine to find out!

y Ella Z., Heloïse D. and Olivia L.
6-inch Cheesecakes
How to make the most popular dessert served at the Winter
Olympic Village-Cheesecake

By Benjamin S.
What is your favourite hockey team?
Michael 6TD: I like the Toronto Maple Leafs, because they won so many
times.
Hugo 6TD: Toronto Maple Leafs, and I have the same reason with
Michael.
Ben: I personally like Vancouver Canucks, because my favourite player
Kirk Mclean was in that team.
Mr Brunet: I am from Montreal, so that means my favourite team has to be
the Montreal Canadiens. Our team has won more Stanley Cups than any
other in history, but we are having an awful season this year.
Who are some famous hockey players that you know?
Hugo 6TD: I know Kirk Mclean, famous goaltender of the Vancouver
Canucks. I concentrate on him because he his so pro.
Michael 6TD: Kirk Mclean, goaltender, because he is like god in goal.
Ben: Kirk Mclean, keeper for Vancouver Canucks. Jaroslav Halák, also
keeper for Vancouver Canucks.
Mr Brunet: I only pay attention to my team. Some of my favourite players
are Nick Suzuki, Cole Caufield and Alexander Romanov.
Can you list some of the players that are participating in these
Olympic Games?
Mr Brunet: I have no idea because NHL players will not participate in the
Olympics. Team Canada usually sends a very strong team to the Olympics,
so there should be some great players on the ice in Beijing.
Who is your favourite hockey player?
Ben: Kirk Mclean, keeper for Vancouver Canucks.
Mr Brunet: Suzuki now, and I guess Patrick Roy might be my favourite alltime
player. He was our goaltender and won the Cup with us in 1986 and
1993.
What are the top three hockey teams you like in this Olympic season?
Mr Brunet: It's hard to say because usually people just cheer for their own
country's team. I guess I will be interested to see how China does, South
Korea, some Scandinavian teams like Finland and Sweden, and then Team
USA and Team Canada.

Mr Nicholson: Next week if possible (week beginning 24 th January) but
it does depend on restrictions in terms of other schools. We could do it
also online, something with other Dulwich Schools, and then have like
every school in every district have a different event to do and have a
celebration.
by Jasper Y.
T.I.P. is where the Dudes interview teachers about an important topic, a
burning question or anything else they’d like to talk about. In our first
edition, Jasper interviews Mr Nicholson about the upcoming Winter
Olympics. Note: This interview happened before we went online so
events have been postponed or changed.
Jasper: Hi Mr Nicholson. Do you think we can celebrate the Beijing 2022
Winter Olympics at school, and how?
Mr Nicholson: Thank you for having me. There are a few diverse ways we
can do it. One thing which we are trying to look at is looking at what
sports we can do within school. So, for example we have an indoor
curling set, so that is one way we can do it. We could try and practice and
teach you guys about some of the sports.
Hopefully, we can get other Dulwich Schools involved, but at the moment
we're focusing on what we can do within Beijing and what we can do
within our own school, our own houses and year groups.
Jasper: So, one more question: if this event was really going to happen,
would we invite Senior School students and Early Years, or would it just
be a Junior School event?
Mr Nicholson: At the moment we're thinking just Junior School because
all the schools have their own timetables and timings, so our focus is on
you guys and making sure that Junior School have their own unique
thing.
Jasper: Thank you for your time.
Jasper: Thank you for telling me about the curling. Can we do
it privately or can we have a big competition with other classes and make
it a big event or house event?
Mr Nicholson: We can do some events with other classes and within
Games. That's what we're looking at. We hope to trying to make it as
rewarding and fun as possible.
Jasper: Can we have like a M.A.D.D. for all of the people?

Our first podcast was quite nice, it was edited very well (by Mr Brunet)
but our voices were too small. We learned from our mistakes and gave it
a second try which was way better and soon after we were doing it all
with more independence and confidence.
by Ella Z. Heloïse D. Martin D. and Olivia L.
We (EMOH) have already made 10 episodes of our podcast so far and
we have learnt a lot from it.
The origin of our podcast started when 5JB was preparing for our
class assembly. We decided to write a magazine to go along with it, too.
After we published our magazine, we thought because we started a
magazine, so why not do a podcast? And that is why we created 10
episodes of our podcast so far.
When we first started the podcast, we brainstormed about some ideas
that could help us during our podcast journey so we could have a
clearer idea about what we should do when we are recording and how to
stay calm.
Do you want to know how we record our podcast? Well, here is our full
podcast routine~ In the morning when we get to our class, we bring our
computers, check in with the teacher to make sure that she/he knows we
are here, then we go directly to Mr Brunet's office. When
we arrive there, we head to the SE21 recording room (in the Senior
School basement). Then our wonderful journey begins!
Firstly, we make sure that the microphone that we are
recording is directly facing us so that it can pick up our voices (talking)
clearly. Then, we can start to record! When we record, we make sure that
we are speaking clearly and we try to avoid background music such
as fidgeting, laughing, and other people in the background speaking.
After we record, Mr Brunet will edit the recording we made on
Wednesday or Thursday. It is then ready to be published on Friday.
We have all had a fun journey making our podcast so far.
Sometimes we face challenges like people coming late or missing when
we are about to record. But rather than complaining or waiting, we just
get it started without the person and get one of the other members to
say their lines for them.
Also, we sometimes have problems with recording too, like
the background noise, people saying their lines too quietly, but either
way, we try our best for these to not happen. After all, we are still learning
and making mistakes during our journey of learning!
This is only the beginning of our adventure, and we cannot wait to face
more challenges and overcome them! We can’t wait for our new year of
podcasting!

Annie & Della Present Chinese New Year
https://flipgrid.com/s/FLJdwtwcX7Sp
Annie & Della Present the Beijing Winter Olympics
https://flipgrid.com/s/V5oKbst4AXzH
Annie & Della Present a Christmas Movie (the secret lost episode)
https://flipgrid.com/s/6ShuNZRPQ3Jr