Dear Primary Families,
What a wonderful year we have had and I hope you have enjoyed the new Yearbook which has captured some of the many events across the terms.
To our leaving students and families:
Thank you for your caring friendships and all your efforts for our class communities and the wider College. We wish you safe travels this summer and a smooth transition to your new homes and schools. Send us a postcard from time to time to let us know how you are doing, and if we can ever assist you in the future, please let us know – it would be our pleasure.
Year 6 Graduation
On Wednesday we celebrated the Year 6 students’ end of Primary School at Graduation. It was a joyous occasion shared with parents, siblings, Year 5 students and teachers, where the students were awarded Graduation certificates as well as medals for The Year 6 Award. It was a time to reflect on the happy memories and moments from Year 6 and indeed over the years. We had excellent musical performances from the Year 6 students including an excellent opening number singing The Climb. We could not be prouder of the students, and we wish them the very best of luck as they move on to Senior School.
PS Class Rep Meeting
We held our final meeting of the year and please find the meeting summary here.
Grateful thanks to our hard working and caring Reps who have gone above and beyond to share families’ feedback with the Primary School this year! You have been of great service to our community.
Year 1 visit to Ducksoo Daycare
Year 1 had a lovely day trip to the daycare facility in northern Seoul to link up again with the senior citizens there and share some of their learning. Thank you to the Year 1 team for putting together this rich inter-generational learning experience for our DUCKS.
Uniform for August:
Please check the current Parent Handbook for details of the uniform your child needs for August. This is especially important for students joining Year 3 from DUCKS.
Please note – all students are required to wear black sneakers (DUCKS) and black school shoes/sneakers as part of their daily uniform. Please aim to purchase these over the summer break to ensure your child is properly dressed from day one of term 1.
End of Term Assembly
Our final assembly was a lively celebration of student leadership and a chance to say goodbye to leaving community members. The Reception students opened the event with a beautiful song and the musical acts kept on coming! Student leaders were honored as were the leaving staff – with a special ‘hurrah’ for Mr Jonsson, our ‘kindest Head in the Universe’.
Assemblies This Week:
Monday’s Assembly for Years 1-3 was led by Mrs Smith and during it we considered what activities might be fun in the summer holidays and what might be helpful to others as well. We also focused on contribution to family life by doing chores to help (see below for suggestions to help your child grow in confidence, skills and empathy for others).
EYFS Assembly (Nursery and Reception): We enjoyed the Whole School assembly in the morning and in the afternoon said our goodbyes to Mr Loft and Ms Gauci. We reflected on our time as DUCKS1 together.
Summer Reading is Essential:
Please find below suggestions for free resources for your child’s summer reading. We strongly recommend that students boost their reading this summer with a minimum of 15 minutes daily and DUCKS and 30 mins daily for Juniors, using ‘real books or online versions.
Free Reading Resources Online
Free eBook library | Oxford Owl from Oxford University Press
Teach Your Monster: Free Phonics, Reading and Mathematics Games (Free on Desktop) Paid App but sometimes advertised free
Twinkl Originals: Read Free Books for Kids Online – Twinkl (account needed)
Epic Login (getepic.com) -Create an account
Storyline Online – Home – books being read
Vooks: read-aloud animated books for kids – Video books
Early Years English – Topmarks Search Some good games
Summer Competition Most Unusual Holiday Photo
Ducklings Baby and Toddler Group:
Dates for your Diary for August 2024:
Friday 16 Aug – New Families Orientation Day
Monday 19 Aug – First Day of School Year 2024-2025 Term 1
Thursday 22 Aug – Parents Information Evening 4.30pm-6.30pm
Monday 26 Aug – FOBISIA Short Story Competition Starts
Tuesday 27 Aug – Student Council Charity Event: Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday 27 Aug – Settling Session: Understanding Your Child’s Day at School 2pm-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F
Thursday 29 Aug – New Families Coffee Morning 8.30am-9.30am
Friday 30 Aug – New Families Welcome Picnic 3.30pm-6pm
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
EiM-Dulwich Colleges 2024 Language Competition
From June 11th to 14th, Year 5, Year 6, and senior school students participated in the EiM-Dulwich Colleges Language Competition. Seven Dulwich schools took part in this competition, and our students achieved brilliant results.
We have achieved 2nd place overall among the EiM-Dulwich schools. Among them, we have achieved 1st place in Mandarin, 4th place in Spanish and 6th place in French.
DCSL students have answered 243,569 questions and earned 123,357 points. A big thank you to all the students who have participated in the competition and Congratulations to the following students who have achieved Credit, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Emerald and Elite Award.
Elite Award
Huidong K, Kevin P, Minjae K, Eileen K, Jimin Y, Lumi L, Phyllis G, Jiwoo J, Monica K
Emerald Award
Alyssa L, Alyssa K, Arav S, Yiqi Y, Yiling Y, Kris L, Ryan H, Mason L
Gold Award
Ella C, Angeleen K, Ayin C, Adithi N, Stella L, Youngjae Y, Erin J, Chloe F, Laura T, Mia B, Catherine L, Lithum A, Amelia P, Joe C, Julian T, Kenneth W, Kiana S, Nandini T, Natalie K, Caitlin K, Shawn G, Stella Y, Seoyoon S, Oonagh M
Silver Award
Rinka S, Kailey K, Kunho J, Emily K, Michael K, Joseph K, Doyeon B, Karl M, Nishika S, Sejun P, Jino R, William E, Laim K, Damon L, Claire C, Elsa Y, Bomin L, Minseo K, Aranya A, Clara G, Hope P, Shin Young K, Mason C, Homin L, Sein N, Emma C, Jeyden C, Pari A, Saehee B, Christopher H, Hue P, Tia V, Simran P, Jeehu P, Maybelle D, Harrison B
Bronze Award
Ella K, Aparajita D, Exuan Y, Charlotte C, Rafaela C, Dana B, Millie B, Kayley S, Sofia S, Ray Y, Andy B, Jihoon B, Jiho K, Isabella B, Zhengxuan L, Mason N, Aaron L, Emilia A, Jimin S, Nathan A, Alyssa L, Sabina W, Marcus C, Henry M, Evelyn K, Noel S, Sunbin J, Sehoon C, Damian A, Wonseop Y, Emile L, Faith P, Aiden L, Chase P, Erin K, Sophia Jun, Doyoon H, Josh J, Mishaal M, Bredan C, Henry C, Olivia P, Loah K, Charlotte P, Daniel S, Esther C, Alaina K, Aadhrith S, Clark L, Jiyoon L, Aadya A, Grayden C, Oliver C, Hana S, Dawon K, Rafael K, Aoibh M, Josh C, Neil A, Lucas S, Yb J, Hannah Y
Credit Award
Celine C, Isaac P, Luka S, Isaac Y, Ethan B, Minjoon P, Celine P, Romil S, Hyungshik C, Elizabeth K, Claire P, Olivia L, Doyoon K, Lia N, Evan P, Doyoon K, Logan K, Simon W, Apolonia P, Valentina L, Benny W, Leeahn K, Elisabeth H, Aalya G, Erik L, Sohee K, Ian C, Maiya B, Hano C, Brandon K, Raaghav P, Olivia B, Jeein C, Colin K, Harry H, Nelson C, Jayden K, Louis D, Terry K, Zayn H, Emanuele F, Chaehee K
Congratulations to all the students, and looking forward to getting brilliant results in the next Education Perfect Competition!
Mandarin Department & European Languages Department
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!
Stars of the Week
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