Senior School

Upcoming Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences (PTSCs) on 12 November 

Preparations are well underway for the PTSCs on 12 November. The majority of families have signed up, but a few online slots are still available for those who haven’t yet. Teachers are looking forward to discussing your child’s progress, achievements, and next steps. If you need any assistance with booking, please reach out to Suji Choi at SS.Admin@Dulwich-seoul.kr. Term 1 reports will be published on 12 December, offering a comprehensive view of each student’s progress. 

Dates for your Diary 

• 4 November Prof Sarah Clement ANU Planet Hack 

• 4-8 November U15 FOBISIA Games 

• 5 November 8.30am SS Parent Workshop – European Language https://forms.office.com/r/YLwDSpiLLP 

• 5 November Cameron Pyke Dulwich London Visiting 

• 12 November SS all day PTSC #1 

• 28 November Y12 IGCSE Award Ceremony 

• 30 November Snow-Ball https://forms.office.com/r/xcGFBPBmRf  

SS Parent Workshop series 

RSVP by clicking here.

KAIAC Volleyball Succes! 

This season has been an exciting one for our varsity volleyball teams, with both the girls’ and boys’ teams displaying incredible skill, determination, and teamwork. We are thrilled to announce that both teams finished in second place in their respective divisions—a remarkable achievement that reflects their hard work and dedication on and off the court! 

Throughout the season, the girls’ team impressed us with their strong serves, strategic play, and cohesive teamwork. Under the guidance of Coach Seong Yee they faced tough opponents with resilience, embodying great team spirit. They fought hard in every game and showed true grit as they progressed through the season, ultimately securing a well-deserved second-place finish in the league. 

The boys’ team, led by Coach Hong Jeong showcased incredible athleticism and tenacity. Their powerful spikes, precise blocks, and solid defense made them a challenge for every opponent. The team faced a series of tough matches but showed determination to rise to the occasion each time. With great discipline, the boys’ team worked together seamlessly, pushing each other but also supporting each other. 

We are incredibly proud of both teams for their achievements this season. Well done to all involved. 

Thank you to all the coaches and parents for your support. And, of course, congratulations once again to our varsity volleyball teams on a fantastic season! 

Pete Poulton, Director of Sport 

Snow Ball

Congratulations to DCSL’s First Planet Hackers!

Last weekend, students came together to showcase their STEM research, problem-solving, and design skills. Their hard work culminated in a compelling video presentation, where they outlined the challenges in their chosen neighborhoods, presented their imaginative solutions, and shared the research supporting their innovative ideas. It was a remarkable display of creativity and teamwork!

Students from Year 7 to Year 13, across four teams and two categories, took on the exciting Planet Hack challenge—a collaborative event by Dulwich College Beijing, Australian National University, and Education in Motion. This year’s “City Hack” theme encouraged students to propose sustainable and biophilic improvements for local neighborhoods, addressing real urban issues with creative solutions.

Through research into groundbreaking neighborhood revitalization projects, students crafted their own visionary design plans. Hands-on workshops introduced them to biophilic design principles, environmental architecture, and the role of AI in concept development. They also learned to innovate with Microbits, create architectural models, and translate ideas into actionable plans.

Throughout these sessions, students collaborated with industry experts, including Professor Sarah Clement, Timothy Pyles, Stephen Kaye, Tom Cawley, and d’Arcy Lunn, asking insightful questions that deepened their understanding and sparked further creativity.

The Junior Category was represented by Pari (Year 9), Simran (Year 9), Bella (Year 9), Tia (Year 9), Shivika (Year 8), Mrudul (Year 7), Mikail (Year 7), and Erin (Year 7).

The Senior Category was represented by Kris (Year 11), Eric (Year 13), Angela (Year 12), Ella (Year 11), Grace (Year 11), Karan (Year 11), Woojin (Year 10), Sein (Year 10), Phyllis (Year 10), Arav (Year 10), and Gurutva (Year 10).

The winning team from each category will go on to compete for the grand prize, presented by Australian National University in collaboration with EiM and DCB.

Good luck to both teams!

Exciting News!

At the close of the event, Planet Hackers were thrilled to meet Professor Sarah Clement during her visit to DCSL. Over lunch, students had the chance to ask her additional questions on urban development, sustainability, and biophilic design.

Building on the success of this year’s challenge, the new Planet Hack 2025 ECA will begin in Term 2, offering students the chance to organize and prepare for the next challenge. All current Planet Hack participants and interested Year 7 to Year 13 students are welcome to join.

Written by Miss Kristy Byran and Ms Catherine Robinson

Mathematics October Update

October has been a very busy month for math competitions!

On October 3, during a national holiday, students from Year 11 and up were invited to participate in the Senior Mathematics Challenge from the UKMT. A total of 23 students joined, and we are thrilled to report that among them, we were awarded 3 bronze, 7 silver, and 9 gold awards! Congratulations to everyone who took part, and a special well done to Eric (Best in Year 13), Julia (Best in Year 12), and Lucas (Best in Year 11 and Best in School).

The South Korean International Schools Mathematics Competition (SKISMC), hosted by Dwight School Seoul, took place on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12. We took 14 students from Year 9 to Year 11 to represent DCSL, and Mr. Fitzgibbon and Ms. Heap were exceptionally proud of not only their mathematical excellence but also their attitude and behavior throughout a long and tiring weekend. Congratulations to all the students involved, and a huge well done to the following students who earned awards:

• Year 11: Kunho – Creativity Gold Medal, Knowledge Silver Medal, Challenge Gold Medal
• Year 11: Jioh – Strategy Bronze Medal
• Year 11: Jieun – Strategy Bronze Medal
• Year 11: Daniel – Strategy Silver Medal
• Year 11: Lucas – Strategy Gold Medal
• Year 10: Phyllis – Communication Gold Medal
• Year 9: Tia – Communication Silver Medal

Looking ahead to the FOBISIA Maths competition at Garden International School in Kuala Lumpur in January, Year 7 students were invited to take part in a competitive qualifier to compete for 8 spots. Congratulations to Woobin, Aaron, Natalie, Alyssa, Ayin, Charlotte, Lumi, and Nicole, who have been chosen to represent DCSL in January after an impressive showing in the qualifiers!

Congratulations to our Mathematicians of the Month for October! Each student earns five merits for their contributions to mathematics at DCSL.

• Lucas (Year 11) – For ‘Best in School’ UKMT award, despite being in the youngest year group to participate (Ms. Chamberlain)
• Damian (Year 9) – For an excellent result in his last math test (Mr. Dennings)
• Yoojoon (Year 13) – For maintaining high standards in maths during a busy term, showing resilience and consistency (Mr. Fitzgibbon)
• Gurutva (Year 10) – For applying himself with 100% focus and meticulous presentation in mathematics (Ms. Im)
• Sofia (Year 9) – For unwavering determination both in and out of class, leading to fantastic results (Ms. Heap)
• Georgia (Year 11) – For demonstrating a masterful understanding of Trigonometry (Mr. Okeowo)

Sweet Success: Students Master the Art of Tanghulu

This week, a group of senior school students had a sweet and exciting time as they participated in the cooking ECA session where they learned to make Tanghulu, sugar-coated fruits. The hands-on experience of dipping fruit in hot syrup was both fun and educational, offering a unique way to connect with another culture. Students thoroughly enjoyed the activity and were thrilled with the delicious results!

Kimba: Poet Visit

Born in New Jersey, now based in London, poet and hip-hop artist Kimba will be in school with us on Monday and Tuesday next week, spreading his energy and enthusiasm for the spoken word throughout the school!

If you have already bought a copy of his book, Write the Wrongs, through the dbBooks website, we will have the book ready for your child to collect on the day (Monday for Senior and Tuesday for Primary). Your child can then get Kimba to sign their copy at his signing session during lunch break. If you haven’t already bought a copy, we will be selling them for ₩10,000 during the signing sessions; if you would like your child to buy one, please ensure they bring the exact money in cash with them, as we cannot give change.

Audition for Lunar New Year Assembly MCs

We are excited to announce that our Lunar New Year Assembly will be held on January 24, 2025. Therefore, we are planning to offer an audition for choosing MCs (Masters of Ceremonies) for the assembly. All students from Year 5 to Year 12 with an interest in being an MC are welcome to participate, regardless of Chinese language fluency. Please note that the MCs do not need to be super fluent in Chinese to the audition, but they should be prepared to dedicate some of their free time or a few break times for rehearsals before the event.

Audition Times:

• Primary: November 21 & November 28, Thursday, 11.45am. – 12.15pm.
• Senior:   November 21 & November 28 , Thursday,  1pm. – 1.30pm.

Location:  Mandarin classroom 304A

Audition Details: To help the candidates prepare, we have sent the samples of a few lines in the Mandarin class Teams for students to memorize and present at the audition. We encourage the students to challenge themselves, even if they feel outside of the comfort zone. Skipping difficult parts is fine, but we are looking forward to seeing more people to involved in the events.

Please fill up the survey if your child is willing to attend the audition. The survey link will be shared with your child’s Mandarin teacher or you can fill up from this link. Please sign up with your child’s school email address.

Please feel free to reach out to your child’s Mandarin teacher or Ms Dong for any further information. melody.dong@dulwich-seoul.kr

Mandarin Department

SSAEM Peer Mentoring

The Year 12 and Year 13 students are re-introducing the new SSAEM peer mentoring program for this term!

‘SSAEM’, which roughly translates to ‘tutor’ in Korean vernacular, is designed to help younger students (Year 7 to Year 11) with academics and other things relating to the senior school. It can be a great way to gain insight into IB students’ perspectives on school and also to discuss topics that are more suitable for a mature student body.

Mentees will be joined up as either single sessions (one mentor and one mentee) or double sessions (one mentor and two mentees), depending on the mentees’ choices. Scheduling for meetings will happen individually via email between the mentors and the mentees, which can happen anytime from lunchtime to 4.30pm after school.

For students wishing to become mentees for this term, please fill out this form.

We look forward to seeing more students sign up!

The Year 12 and Year 13 SSAEM mentoring group.

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!