Dear Primary Families,
Final Assembly of the Term:
As is now tradition, we hold a massive and rather lively assembly for all of the Primary community – students, staff and families gathered together to share learning and celebrate successes. We celebrated students’ many achievements in reading (in English and Mandarin), skipping, House Points, music and singing! Sadly due to an issue with the microphones, we delayed the The Book Quiz on Padlett to the afternoon but great fun was still had.
Year 4 Celebration of Learning: Protests!
Year 4 welcomed their families into school on Wednesday to see their artwork and learning around the concept of ‘protest’. Through IC, the children have been developing their understanding of what protest is and why people have needed to protest. The recent artwork skillfully demonstrated their increasingly complex understanding of this powerful force. Thank you to those parents able to come along to support our young activists.
Year 6 Residential in Hong Kong:
This Friday marks the end of a very successful, very adventurous week for our Year 6 students. The students are fortunate enough to have learnt a plethora of outdoor skills which will be incredibly useful for their Year 7 Adventurous Journey. The students have also shown great resilience and developed stronger ties as a closeknit community. Each of them will have unique stories to share about their experiences when they return home. A few may have bumps, bruises and mosquito bites, but these will fade quickly as the students will retell their experiences for years to come. Well done, Year 6, we are very proud!
Primary School PTCs
Many thanks to families for engaging so energetically with the PTCs in recent days. Staff have greatly enjoyed sharing updates on your children’s learning and development so that you can partner with us even more closely to ensure their success.
Should you wish to catch up with staff regarding any matters raised or with new questions, then please drop them an email to set up an in-person or online appointment.
Year 2 Production:
The last week of the Spring Term of 2024 was a momentous occasion for DUCKS 2 children. After weeks of practices and rehearsals, they all had an opportunity to shine like glittering stars in the College Auditorium. Over the weeks, they prepared and collaborated as a year group to tell a story to share with family and friends – The Unexpected Visitor by J. Courtney Tickle. Through theatre, they were allowed to step into the life of a fish harvester who lived alone on an island. On Thursday, the children performed for their families and were complimented for teamwork, speaking clearly on stage and creating a confident performance. Through dialogue and actions, they communicated the story’s message – make friends, share and care for the creatures in our oceans.
We Love Languages, We Love Stories:
If you are travelling this vacation (or on any other), please consider allowing your child to pick out a storybook/picture book in your ‘mother tongue’ (home language) or a dual-language book to donate to the Inquiry Hub’s international book collection. Mr Burrows will stick a special bookplate in your donated book with your family name and child’s details for all to see. A little piece of your home language will be in our growing international collection for your child to enjoy now, and for others to enjoy too in the years to come.
Book Day 2024
We celebrated the end of term with our school’s Book Day on Friday. The children dressed up beautifully as characters from a range of books and enjoyed various activities throughout the day. We announced the winners of the Readathon and engaged in a quiz against teachers and parents to determine who has the best knowledge of children’s literature. Well done, everyone, for reading so much this year!
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
What’s Hiding in Your Closet?
Have your child accidentally brought other people’s clothing or belongings home from school (it happens!)? If so, please send them back to school so we can pop them into Lost Property. Many thanks for your caring* and principled* thoughtfulness! (IB Learner Profile Dispositions that we all strive for).
Lost Property – Cleaned out and Donated on Friday 29 March
- Unnamed non-uniform items will be donated during the holiday so be sure to double-check non-of your family’s items are left behind.
- Un-named DCSL uniform will be donated to FoD for their very popular used-uniform sales.
- Names items continue to be returned to families.
Is Your Child Using Disrespectful Language?:
We have noticed an increase in a small minority of students using offensive and even racist language in conversation with others and towards others. We take any sort of offensive and racist comments very seriously indeed, and will meet with parents and put sanctions in place for students who intentionally use upsetting words, which can include suspension from school. With children, who are still learning about living respectfully in a diverse world, these rare instances are used as a learning opportunities so we can all be better members of the human race. We also use our assemblies, class work and PSHE to discuss topics such as diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure all our students have the skills and knowledge needed to be people of good character as they grow up.
We urge parents to proactively:
- monitor their children’s online use to ensure they are not accessing graphic and inappropriate videos, movies, clips and sites
- Ensure older siblings, friends and relatives are modelling good examples to our children
- Buy books and borrow library books which reflect the diverse and beautiful nature of the global family
- Challenge their children’s disrespectful descriptions of others
- As adults, always model respectful and inclusive behaviours, as children are taking their cue from us.
Ducklings Baby and Toddler Group:
Parent/Child Morning Mingles – save the dates!
Given the great success of our past breakfast events (Pastries with Parents etc.), we will have “Morning Mingles” in Term 3, where parents/carers are invited into school for a 7.45am breakfast event hosted by their child’s year group. We will start with Year 6 in April and the Year 6s will serve and care for their adults with drinks and delicious homemade items. From 8.30am – 9am parents will be invited up to class on work alongside their child on a project. A campus tour with a senior school focus will then be offered.
Parent Workshop Ideas:
If there is a workshop that you think we could run, please let your Rep or Mrs Smith know! Thank in advance for some fresh, new ideas!
Please click here to access this week’s Primary Parent Workshop slides on ‘Reading in Junior’.
2024 Term 3 Korean Lessons and Korean Club for Year 3- Year 6
We are continuing with our partnership with Culture, Language Training (CLT) to provide Korean lessons for Dulwich parents and now beginner Junior School students.
For Term 3, the following Korean lessons will take place on Campus. The class syllabus and details are attached here for parents, and here for students.
Parents
A0 – Late Beginners only
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 10.30pm – 11.30pm
Venue: Tuesday – Room 504, Thursday – Inquiry Hub 2F (unless otherwise stated)
Period: 16 April – 20 June 2024
A2+ – Intermediate Intensive Class
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 8.30am – 10.30am
Venue: Tuesday – Room 504, Thursday – Inquiry Hub 2F (unless otherwise stated)
Period: 16 April – 20 June 2024
Please sign up by clicking this link by Wednesday 27 March.
Year 3- Year 6 Students (Paid after-school club)
A0 – Total Beginners only
Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Room 209
Period: 18 April – 20 June 2024
A1 – Late Beginners
Schedule: Monday and Friday 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Venue: Room 209
Period: 19 April – 21 June 2024
Please sign up by clicking this link by Wednesday 27 March.
Class size – max. 10 students
Dates for your Diary for March and April 2024:
Friday 29 March – Last Day of Term 2
Friday 29 March – Term 3 ECA Sign up start on School Buddy (information email will be sent on Monday 25 March)
Monday 1 – Friday 12 April – Spring Break (send a postcard to Mrs Smith please – Dulwich College Seoul 6 Shinbanpo-ro 15 gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul 06504)
Sunday 14 April – Term 3 ECA Sign up close
Monday 15 April – First Day of Term 3 at at 8.15am sharp!
Wednesday 17 April – Primary Parent Reps Online Meeting with Mrs Smith and Mr Jonsson 9:00-10:00am
Wednesday 17 April – Year 3 Trip to Seoul Zoo Park
Monday 22 April – Term 3 ECA start
Monday 22 April – Friday 26 April: Summer Uniform Changeover Week
Thursday 25 April – Year 6 Morning Mingle
Friday 26 April – New Families Coffee Morning 8.20-9.30
Thursday 2 May – Year 5 Morning Mingle
Monday 6 May – Additional Public Holiday (No School)
Tuesday 7 May – Year 3 Morning Mingle
Thursday 9 – 11 May – Year 2 Adventure Residential
Tuesday 14 May – Year 4 Morning Mingle / Year 4 Production 9.30
Thursday 16 May – Year 3-6 Sports Day
Friday 17 May – DUCKS 1 & 2 Sports Day
Wednesday 22 May – Primary Parent Reps Online Meeting with Mrs Smith and Mr Jonsson 9:00-10:00am
Thursday 23 May – Year 2 Morning Mingle
Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 May – Year 3 Adventure Residential
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
DUCKS Exhibition
The DUCKS1 Exhibition, which celebrated Culture and Diversity, saw the children express their artistic talents through dance, a fashion show, photography, sculpting, painting and the very popular Rainbow Cafe. We raised over 1 million won for KARA(Korean Animal Rights Advocates). Thank you to our families for supporting and generous donations.
Primary School Adventures!
Dear Primary Parents,
We hope this message finds you well and ready for an exciting upcoming adventure season at Dulwich College Seoul. As we gear up for this thrilling time, we wanted to send a few reminders to ensure that all preparations are in place for a safe and enjoyable experience for your child.
Over the next few months, we will see Year 6 go to Hong Kong, Year 3 explore Chuncheon and our Year 1 and Year 2 students participate in a backyard adventure in Seoul.
Adventurous Journey Expectations:
The Adventurous Journey is an integral part of our curriculum, and we are thrilled to offer this enriching experience to our students. As such, we kindly remind you that participation is mandatory for all students. It is an opportunity for them to learn, grow, and create lasting memories. It’s important to note that if your child does not to participate in the Adventurous Journey, there will be no alternative lessons or provision available at school during this time. Additionally, they will not be able to come to the College Campus until the completion of the Adventure Journey.
During the Adventurous Journey, we have certain expectations of our students:
Full Engagement: We expect all students to actively participate in the sessions and activities planned.
Respectful Behaviour: We ask that students behave respectfully and responsibly, just as they would within the school premises.
Enjoyment: Above all, we want our students to have fun and make the most of this unique learning opportunity.
Medical Records Update:
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. As part of our preparations, we kindly request that you review and update your child’s medical records with any relevant information. This will help us to better support your child’s needs and provide appropriate care during the Adventurous Weeks.
Communication on Program:
Updates of all programs will be shared via our Dulwich Adventure Instagram page which can be found here.
Phone numbers of the duty managers will be shared just before the trip in case urgent contact with participants on the program is required.
Program Information:
Year 2: May 9 to May 11 – Seoul
The Year 2s will meet and greet at regular school time on Thursday 9 May for an Adventurous Hike out in the hills on the East of Seoul. On the way we will pass through the living history of a fortress, enjoy forest bathing, games, challenges, nature art activities and witness some unparalleled views of Seoul.
On Friday, the students will return to school in the morning before we head out for a day of Eco-Teering and bushcraft during the day. In the late afternoon and evening the students will participate in a wide variety of activities at DCSL before their first residential experience, the DCSL sleepover!
The Year 2 Parent information session will take place online on 20 March at 4pm, please mark your calendars and click here to join the meeting. The session will be recorded and shared for those who are unable to attend. If you have not yet enrolled your child into the Year 2 program, please complete this form.
Year 3: 27 May – 29 May
Attention all Year 3s! Get ready for a three-day, two-night programme in the hills of Chuncheon. Students will experience kayaking, climbing, farm day experience and a hike around in the hills. The highlight for many will be exploring new places sharing a room with their friends! Get ready to make new friends, push your limits, and create unforgettable moments during this action-packed getaway in Chuncheon!
The Year 3 parent information session will take place 16 April at 4pm. Please mark your calendars and click here to join the meeting. The session will be recorded and shared for those who are unable to attend.
Year 1
Get ready to ignite your sense of adventure because something incredible is coming your way! We haven’t forgotten about you, and let me tell you, the excitement is off the charts! Prepare yourselves because the planning for your epic adventure is in full swing and trust me, it’s going to be absolutely mind-blowing! Information will be shared in the coming weeks!
If there have been any changes to your child’s medical information or if you have any specific concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
We are incredibly excited about the adventures that await our students, and we thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a successful and memorable experience for all. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please feel free to contact us.
Here’s to an unforgettable adventure season ahead!
Mark Lovett
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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