Assemblies This Week: 

Monday’s assembly with Year 1- Year 3 was led by Mr Harvey and the group discussed self-care and liking ourselves.  

Friday’s Assembly for Year 4- Year 6 was led by Year 5W and it had an ancient civilisation theme. 

EYFS Assembly (Nursery and Reception):  We read a story focused on being communicators and how we can use our words to help ourselves and our friends.  

Year 5 Morning Mingle: 

Year 5 parents and family joined us early on Thursday for pastries, coffee and chat with new friends and old. Thank you to all who came along to allow their children extra practice at hosting and the opportunity to show their learning in class afterwards.  

Year 1-3 Spring Toothbrushing Challenge: 

At Assembly in late Feb/early March we focused on the importance of good dental care and routines so that our mouths are plaque-free and cavity-free. The children were set the challenge of recording their toothbrushing very day for 2 months. A chart was provided and we offered an incentive of sparkly toothbrushes for those whoe were successful.  

Please send your child into school on Monday 13 May with their completed chart so we can celebrate their success at Assembly.  

DUCKS and Year 4 Hikers! 

Our students have been out in the woods this week having a wonderfully pleasant time with friends to explore and seek out bugs, new birds and new spring flowers and buds. Our community knows our sense of wellbeing and health is helped when we spend time outdoors and active which is why our Primary classes have at least 2 hikes – one in the spring and the other in autumn – each year. This week was the turn of Year 2 and Year 4 to pop on their sneakers and head for the hills around Seoul. Nursery and Reception walked in the local area to the river at Banpo to explore the habitats of animals around the area with a lovely snack on the island. 

Next week, Year 1 and Year 3 will stay closer home with Year 2 and Year 3 hiking from the JW Marriott to near Banpo station.  

Battle of the Books: 

In a thrilling display of knowledge and teamwork, a team from Dulwich Seoul recently ventured to Suwon to participate in a Battle of the Books competition against other international schools across Korea.  

Despite the stiff competition, the Dulwich Seoul team demonstrated remarkable composure and enthusiasm throughout the contest. Over the course of five games, they managed to secure victory in two —an achievement that reflects their dedication and preparedness. 

More than simply winning games, the students exemplified the school’s values of as they showed they were open minded, thinkers, communicators and they acted in a principled manner throughout the day.

Looking ahead the success of this year’s competition has sparked enthusiasm within the school community. Plans are already underway to potentially field two teams for next year’s Battle of the Books. This exciting prospect underscores the growing interest and commitment to literature and academic competition among students at Dulwich Seoul. For parents interested the first 5 books can be found in the website (in the elementary section) 2024-25 Nominees | Morning Calm Medal (wordpress.com). We don’t have these books in the library yet but any eager children can find some of them online (Mr. Burrows is currently listening to Big Tree by Brian Selznick on Audible) 

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.  

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.   

DEADLINE IS TODAY – 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 

Year 4 Production: Tuesday 14 May 9am-10am  

Parents are invited to watch what Year 4 classes have been preparing for Year 4 Production “The Island”. It starts at 9am on Tuesday 14 May in the auditorium 4F. 

PS Parent Workshop for Term 3:

Please click here for Term 3 PS Parent Workshop Schedules and topics.

Year 6 -What You’ve always wanted to know about Senior School: Year 6 Parent Workshop 11.40am-2.30pm Thursday 9 May 

The Senior School is inviting Year 6 parents to a workshop with panel style Q&A sessions. Year7 students, tutors, parents, Rebecca Gardner, Gemma Fullagar and Suzy Pugh (Senior School Leadership Team) will be present to answer any questions Year 6 parents might have. Please join us at 11.40am-12.30pm in the Senior Library 4F by signing up here. 

Primary Tic-Tac-Toe competition: Monday 13 – Wednesday 15 May 
 
The House Captains will be running a tic-tac-toe, naughts and crosses competition, which will be run during the student’s lunch playtime. Students from Year 1- Year 6 will have the opportunity to sign up to participate in the competition. Sign-up sheets are on the glass wall near the Dulwich drop. Students will need to include their name and class. We look forward to seeing which house will be the tic-tac-toe champions of 2024! 

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! 

Dates for your Diary for April and May 2024: 
 

Monday 6 May – Additional Public Holiday (No School) 

Tuesday 7 May – Year 3 Morning Mingle 7.45am-9am / Spring Hike 9-3pm 

Tuesday 7 May – Ps Parent Workshop: Assessment at DCSL 2pm-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F 

Wednesday 8 May – Year 1 Spring Hike 8.30-11.30 / Year 6 Spring Hike 8.30am-3pm

Thursday 9 May – Year 6 Parent Workshop on Senior School, 4F Senior Library 11.40am-12.30pm 

Thursday 9 – 11 May – Year 2 Adventure Residential – all day and Friday night sleepover in school.  

Monday 13-Tuesday 14 May – Primary Tic-Tac-Toe competition during Lunch Break 

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 2pm-3pm 

Thursday 16 May – Year 3-6 Sports Day 8.30am-13.30pm 

Friday 17 May – DUCKS 1 & 2 Sports Day 8.45am-11.30am

Tuesday 21 May – PS Parent Workshop: Moving On 2pm-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 7.45am-9am 

Friday 24 May – Year 1 Residential Trip (one-day) 

Monday 27 – Wednesday 29 May – Year 3 Adventure Residential Trip 

Tuesday 28 May – Eat a Rainbow Kitchen Tour 10.15-11.30 (pre-registered) 

Wednesday 29 May – Year 1 Morning Mingle 7.45am-9am 

Thursday 30 May – Year 1 Visit to Duksoo Elderly Welfare Centre 

Thursday 30 May – Student Council Family Quiz Night 4.30pm-6.30pm 

Monday 3-Friday 7 June – Swim Carnival Week during PE lessons 

Tuesday 4 June – PS Parent Workshop on Getting Ready for Year 6 at DCSL 2-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F 

Friday 7 June – Reception Morning Mingle 7.45am-9am 

Monday 10 June – Nursery Morning Mingle 7.45am-9am 

Monday 10 June – Year 1 Science Centre Trip 

Monday 10 June – Year 5 Celebration of Learning in class 9am-10am 

Tuesday 11 June – PS Parent Workshop on Middle School at DCSL 2pm-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F 

Thursday 13 June – Reports Out 

Friday 14 June – ECA ends 

Friday 14 June – DUCKS 1 Picnic Day 

Friday 14 June – Junior Poetry House Competition in the auditorium 

Tuesday 18 June – PS Parent Workshop on Summer Dip 2pm-3pm Inquiry Hub 2F 

Tuesday 18 June – Year 1-3 Recital 5pm-6.30pm Auditorium 

Wednesday 19 June – Move Up Morning 10.30-11.30am 

Wednesday 19 June – Year 4-6 Recital 5-6.30pm auditorium 

Thursday 20 June – Year 6 Celebration of Learning 1-2pm 

Friday 21 June – Year 3 Celebration of Learning in class 8.15-9am 

Friday 21 June – House Fun day in Fields 9-12pm 

Wednesday 26 June – PS Class Rep Meeting in B1 Atrium 8.30-9.30am 

Wednesday 26 June – Year 6 Graduation Ceremony 

Friday 28 June – Year End Assembly in Gym 

Friday 28 June – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 

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

This Week’s ECA Photos 

‘Teachers and Kids Outfit Swap Day’ for IDEA Philippines 

Does your child want to be a teacher when they grow up? Or perhaps they are always fashionably inspired by the bold colours and funky patterns worn by Ms Wilson and Mrs Cox! Well, Friday 17 May is their day to dress up… as a teacher! And, teachers will dress up as kids for the charity IDEA Philippines. So, whether it’s a Mr Spencer-style suit and tie or a light, pastel-toned attire inspired by Mrs Curran we would love to see your best ‘teacher self’ for KRW 2,000 or more.

IDEA Philippines is a charity working to educate impoverished and neglected deaf children in the Philippines. Thousands of deaf children are able to attend IDEA supported special education classes on the islands of Bohol and Leyte. Their mission is to foster self-reliance by providing academic, vocational, physical, spiritual, and economic opportunities for deaf children, adults, and families.

KS2 Sports Day Information

Sports Day will be held on Thursday 16 May and involve all KS2. This is our largest House event and will focus on Athletics – Running, Jumping, Throwing. The format will be a carousel of 12 stations with each group rotating around all stations.

Timings

8:30am – Depart school and walk to Banpo with your class. We’ll depart in year group order with year 3 leaving first followed by year 4, 5, 6.

8:45am – 09am – Arrive at Banpo, sit in the stands in houses. PE staff will be there to direct.

9:15am – Start first event.

12:15pm – Events finish and all return to stand for lunch.

1pm – Relay – 8×50 (4 Boys/4Girls). Year 3 followed by 4,5,6.

1.30pm – 60m Sprint finals *Time dependant

2pm – Depart Banpo and return to school.

2.30pm – All in the gym and sit in houses. Announce the results and present to House Cup to the overall Sports Day Champions.

3pm – Sports Day finished and return to class.

Events

Each station will be an event of either running, jumping or throwing.

Map

Important Information

All students should:

• Wear their House top
• Have a water bottle
• Have a hat.
• Apply sunscreen

Year 2 Spring Hike

On Monday morning, Year 2 embarked on an exciting journey, venturing into the Seoripol trail to explore the varied habitats of living things. The children were enthusiastic, with curious minds and sharp observational skills. Along the winding paths, we marvelled at the diverse habitats bustling with life — from chirping birds hiding in towering trees to scurrying insects across the forest floor. Together, we encountered diverse animals, plants, and habitats. Back at school, the children engaged in reflective discussions, pondering over their observations and discoveries. They shared their insights, ponderings, and newfound knowledge, enriching their understanding of the many habitats surrounding us.

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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