Senior School

The students at Dulwich College Seoul continue to impress. Recognising the International Day of Peace in a swath of purple on the school field, it was another marker solidifying our next chapter; a unified and connected College celebrating as a family. Click here if you would like to download the high-res photos.

There is a sense of excitement as Year 7, 9 and 11 prepare for the first residential adventure for a while. I have dusted off my sleeping bag and am ready to join the Year 7s in an action packed week of rafting, hiking, camping, sustainability and skills, as well as forming new bonds. Something I know will be emulated in the other trips and the year groups remaining in school to engage in work experience, Global Citizenship and a multitude of other enriching experiences.    

It is also the time of year when the outgoing student leaders are reflecting on their successes, preparing to leave their legacy while they look forward to the next step in their journey; university final lists are being negotiated and personal statements honed. The hallways are flooded with Year 12 campaign posters vying for the coveted Head Student, House Captain and Student Council positions and the congratulatory echoes of the newly elected Student Council. During the inaugural lunch and the impressive Year 12 interviews today these change makers shared their ideas for continuing to make our school even better. Demonstrating a clarity and thoughtfulness beyond their years.

I am looking forward to announcing the Year 12 positions and sharing the student leaders’ ideas over the coming weeks. Parents and Guardians enjoy your child-free (ish) week, keep checking the dcsl.adventure Instagram posts and we will see you next Friday! 

Mrs Suzy Pugh
Head of Senior School

Message from the Head Students

Keeping you informed

The parent portal is a space to share and store all those resources you as parents need, to keep informed.

This week please check the adventurous journey’s folder for all documents. 

If you think there is something missing or you have a query please do not hesitate to contact us at SS.Admin@dulwich-seoul.kr. 

Dates for your Diary

• 26 September  – 30 September
  • Year 13 UCC Individual student Parent Meetings 26 September – 30 September 
  • Year 7, 9 and 11 Adventurous Journeys 
  • Year 10, 12 and 13 Enrichment Week 26 September  -30 September 
• 27 September Dulwich Talk Jacco Zwetsloot The Propaganda War. RSVP Link.
• Monday 3 October Senior ECA’s begin
• 4 October 4.15pm-6.30pm in person Year 13 Parent-Teacher-Student Conference
• 6 October Senior School Sports Day, parents are welcome and encouraged

Senior School Socials opportunities to connect and network with fellow parents in the Atrium Cafe B1

• 6 October 7.45 – 8.30am Year 7 and Year 8 parents
• 12 October 8.30-9.15am Year 9, 10 and 11 parents
• 20th October 8.30-9.15am Year 12 and 13 parents

Coming Soon – Parent Workshops

You have asked, and we have listened. In November we will be hosting the first series of Senior School focussed parent workshops. Open to parents in all year groups, this series will be based around demystifying the IGCSE and IB programmes.

• Navigating IGCSEs Mr Gareth Wright 
• Demystifying the IB, what is it and why is it so widely valued? Ms Rebecca Gardner
• Effective learning Mr James Scutt

University Careers and Counselling

Thank you for your understanding regarding the rearrangement of Kick-Off sessions. New dates will be announced in the coming week.

The Year 13 Individual student Parent Meetings are running from September 26 to 30. Please make sure you sign up here for your family meeting slot.

Adventurous Journeys

We are so pleased to be making the final preparations for the Year 7, 9 and 11 adventurous journeys. 

These experiences are a core foundation of the Dulwich experience:

Thank you parents and guardians for helping your child to prepare for the kit checks on Wednesday. This allowed students the opportunity to check they have the correct equipment, share packing ideas and start to get excited about the activities.

We will be leaving promptly on Monday 26 September, please check the leaving times here.

Ms Holly Brigham 
Head of Outdoor Education

Welcoming our new Student Council

At Dulwich College Seoul we want our students to become change makers who make a positive difference in the world; the student council epitomises this premise. 

Voted by the student and staff body this group of dynamic young people represent and act as the voice for their peers. As well as developing their individual leadership skills they focus on problem solving, communication, negotiation and creative thinking, helping to share student ideas, interests and concerns with the community.

Please join us in welcoming and congratulating the 2022-2023 Student Council. Today was the inaugural lunch, where Mr Jonsson, Ms Pugh and I had the pleasure of meeting and inducting our new leaders. We know they are going to do great things and continue to help our school develop.

• Year 7 AO Stella AS Hugo ZH Junhee
• Year 8 AB Kavya GW Jaime ML Nathan
• Year 9 AS Eileen KV Thomas LH Halyn
• Year 10 JW Jaewook PF Cristian
• Year 11 FV Jisung LM Claire P
• Year 13 DCjuna EC Alice  JM Kalila

Mr John Allen
Head of Student Leadership, Assistant Head Years 7 & 8

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