Dear Primary Families,
Class Rep Meeting
The notes from our Class Rep Meeting can be found here.
Thursday’s Staff Appreciation Lunch:
Our grateful thanks to the FoD for a sumptuous lunch on Thursday. The tables were groaning with delicious options and the Primary staff and support staff felt much appreciated by families and thankful for such a generous gesture!
Assemblies This Week
Monday’s assembly with Year 1- Year 3 was led by Mr Loft with an Earth Day theme.
Friday’s Assembly for Year 4 – Year 6 was led by Year 5V and it explored human’s desire for palm oil and what this means for the planet’s health.
EYFS Assembly (Nursery and Reception): We revisited the PANTs programme talking about how to keep our selves safe. We also talked about sun safety and rembering our hats for playtime.
Year 6’s Morning Mingle:
Year 6 proved themselves to be caring and principled hosts on Thursday, ensuring their parents’ every breakfast need was met! Drinks, snacks and introductions were offered before many in the assembled groups took a slide on the Dulwich Drop!
Year 4 trip Science Museum
Year 4 enjoyed a wonderful trip to the Science Museum today. We took the metro to get there, which was a first for many of our students, and the students displayed fantastic principled attitudes, listening to their adults to stay safe. At the museum, the students were able to look at many different rooms and learn about innovations linked to their IC learning. Throughout the day, our students showed fantastic behaviour and curiosity.
Battle of the Books:
A team of eleven students are eagerly preparing to compete against other schools in the Battle of the Books at Gyeonggi Suwon International School this Saturday. These dedicated children have put in extensive effort to study the ten designated books and master tricky questions about them, aiming to demonstrate their deep understanding and love for literature in this exciting competition. Competing as a team in events, like the Battle of the Books, not only enhances children’s academic skills but also fosters valuable social and collaborative abilities, teaching them to communicate effectively and resolve challenges collectively, promoting a sense of camaraderie and achievement that extends beyond individual success.
New Parents Coffee Morning
I enjoyed getting to know new parents who have recently joined our community at this morning’s welcome event.
Students’ Cell Phones and smart watches:
Students are asked not to bring cell phones and smart watches onto campus. They can distract from learning and cause friendship issues too.
Cell phones and smart watches on Primary School overnight trips are strictly prohibited (inc. FOBISIA events, EiM MADD festival, year group residentials and any other overnight stay). This is due to the child protection risk that is associated with children having unsupervised access to the internet and being able to photo/video in a hotel room or tent where other children may be dressing or sleeping etc.
When discovered the phone/device will be removed from the child’s possession by our staff and all recordings checked by PLT. Parents will be contacted to collect the phone from the Head of Primary. Disciplinary actions will be followed as per the Primary Behaviour Management Policy. The student’s participation in future overnight trips will not be guaranteed.
Many thanks to all families for their support of our students’ health and wellbeing.
Two Upcoming Safeguard Training Sessions
Face to Face training: We have a Safeguard Training session led by Ms. Maggie Goddard open at 2pm on Tuesday 30 April in the Tech Hub 2F (above the Inquiry Hub). Please attend the session and keep your training valid to be able to participate and volunteer in any of the school activities.
Online: We also have an On-Line session led by Mrs. Jane Smith at 10am on Thursday 2 May for an hour. Please join via the link below.
Meeting ID: 471 459 502 919
Passcode: 46BFuH
Student Council Elections:
The elections for Term 3’s Student Councilors are taking place. Our grateful thanks to our Term 2 Counsellors who have continued the tradition and expectation of the SC thoughtfully taking forward improvements to our provision.
Term 3 Student Council leaders will be elected next week.
Family Quiz Night:
We are excited to announce that the Student Council will be hosting an exciting Family Quiz and Competition Night on Thursday, 30 May, in support of the Against Malaria Foundation, Families are invited to come along, give a donation of 15,000 KRW and take part in fun games and win prizes. Please sign up by Friday 3 May and enjoy a great family event. Please refer to the email sent out previously earlier this week. We look forward to seeing you all family members there!!
Student Council Family Quiz Night Sign-up Form
Student Council Tuck Shop
Parent Rep Meeting – postponed till Wednesday
PS Parent Workshop for Term 3:
Please click here for Term 3 PS Parent Workshop Schedules and topics.
FOBISIA JUNIOR POETRY COMPETITION
The theme of the competition is ‘World Oceans Day’. More information can be found by clicking on here and by watching this short video. If you have any questions please contact Mark.Kelly@dulwich-seoul.kr
Ducklings Baby and Toddler Group:
Parent/Child Morning Mingles – save the dates!
Stars of the Weeks
This week’s Stars of the Week will be published together with next week’s Stars of the Week in next week’s e-update.
Dates for your Diary for April and May 2024:
Monday 29 April – Year 2 Spring Hike 8.30am -11.30am
Tuesday 30 April – PS Parent Workshop: Child Protection Training for Parents 2pm-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F
Thursday 2 May – Year 5 Morning Mingle 7.45am-9am
Thursday 2 May – Nursery and Reception Spring Hike 8.30am-11.00am
Friday 3 May – Year 4 Spring Hike 8.30am-3am
Monday 6 May – Additional Public Holiday (No School)
Tuesday 7 May – Year 3 Morning Mingle 7.45am-9am / Spring Hike 9am-3pm
Tuesday 7 May – Ps Parent Workshop: Assessment at DCSL 2pm-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F
Wednesday 8 May – Year 1 Spring Hike 8.30am-11.30am / Year 6 Spring Hike 8.30am-3pm
Thursday 9 – 11 May – Year 2 Adventure Residential – all day and Friday night sleepover in school.
Tuesday 14 May – Year 4 Morning Mingle 7.45am-9am / Year 4 Production 9.30am – 10.30am
Tuesday 14 May – Year 5 Spring Hike 8.30am-3pm
Tuesday 14 May – PS Parent Workshop: Getting Ready for Juniors Online at 2-3pm
Thursday 16 May – Year 3-6 Sports Day 8.30-13.30
Friday 17 May – DUCKS 1 & 2 Sports Day 8.45-11.30
Tuesday 21 May – PS Parent Workshop: Moving On 2-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F
Wednesday 22 May – Primary Parent Reps Online Meeting with Mrs Smith and Mr Jonsson 9am-10am
Thursday 23 May – Year 2 Morning Mingle 7.45-9am
Friday 24 May – Year 1 Residential Trip (one-day)
Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 May – Year 3 Adventure Residential
Tuesday 28 May – Eat a Rainbow Kitchen Tour 10.15-11.30
Wednesday 29 May – Year 1 Morning Mingle 7.45-9am
Thursday 30 May – Year 1 Visit to Duksoo Elderly Welfare Centre
Thursday 30 May – Student Council Family Quiz Night 4-6pm
Borrow a Dulwich Pet:
If you would like to borrow one of the school pets for the weekend or holidays, please contact Ms Claire Caunce on Claire.caunce@dulwich-seoul.kr.
We have giant African land snails, dung beetles who would love a weekend in your caring home. Food, bedding and care instructions are provided.
Communications:
As always, if I can assist you with any matters large or small, please get in contact with me at jane.smith@dulwich-seoul.kr
Kind regards
Jane Smith
Kindness Certificates
This week, we honored Maja, Geoffrey, and Hyesin with Kindness Certificates for their thoughtful actions and helpful demeanor. Nominated by staff, these students embodied the spirit of kindness, brightening the days of those around them through small acts of compassion.
“Kindness. It costs nothing, but means everything.”
At our institution, we believe this quote rings true. These certificates recognize those who go above and beyond to spread warmth and inspire others to follow suit.
Congratulations to the recipients for their outstanding contributions to creating a more understanding community. Let’s continue spreading kindness, one gesture at a time.
Student Council Easter Photo Competition Winners
Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Student Council Easter Photo Competition! After students submitted their funniest Easter-themed photos, the councils selected the most outstanding entries from Lumi L (6W), Ethan B (5V), Noah S (3C), Sofia K (2C), Lyra Js (2C), Aleya S (1L), and Natalia P (Herons).
Winners were presented with small gifts for their clever and side-splitting shots. Here are the entries that cracked us up:
A huge thanks to all participants for making this an egg-cellent competition full of laughter and creativity!
DUCKS Big Sing Video
Sidewalk, DUCKS Entrance Closure During May
Due to ongoing infrastructure improvements in our local area, there will be important access changes at Dulwich College Seoul throughout May. The sidewalk from Sinbanpo Station on the school side will be closed, requiring parents and students to take alternative routes. Consequently, the side DUCKS entrance will be closed, and all students will need to use the main entrance during this period. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these necessary changes to ensure the safety of our students, parents, and staff.
The Ambassador Platform
We’re pleased to share “The Ambassador Platform” with our community—an interactive chatting app that’s been connecting prospective parents with our dedicated community of parents. Our team of parent ambassadors has been doing a great job engaging with potential families, sharing personal experiences, and offering advice to showcase why Dulwich College Seoul is a great choice.
This platform is not only useful for prospective parents but also a helpful resource for our current parents. They can easily start a conversation with our experienced parent ambassadors to get answers to any questions they may have about Dulwich College Seoul’s school life. Click here to start chatting and learn more about our community and the enriching experiences at Dulwich College Seoul for your family!