Pride Month
Dulwich College Seoul’s aspiration is for all students to reach their full potential as human beings. Accordingly, the College aims to be an inclusive environment where pupils of all backgrounds, races, religions, and gender dispositions feel equally welcome and valued.
June is Pride Month which aims to raise awareness of LGBTQ+ and promote freedom and equal rights for all people. As open-minded and curious learners, the students at DCSL have expressed an interest in learning more about varying types of equal rights and diversity. Pride Month, therefore, gives another chance to celebrate and learn about the unique differences of individuals in our global community and further afield.
Throughout June, our students will have opportunities to learn more about modern and historical LGBTQ+ figures, equal rights, and differences in relationships through PSHE lessons. In addition, there will be optional activities such as crosswords, word searches, and mindfulness colouring, along with student surveys to gather information on how Dulwich College Seoul can be even more inclusive in supporting our diverse community in the Senior school. In Primary school, students will explore stories that celebrate individuals’ differences and look at the damaging effects of gender stereotypes.
Thank you for your support of our diversity, equity and inclusion values and we look forward to sharing our progress with you in future newsletters.
Founder’s Day 2023 Information
Event Overview
Founder’s Day is our biggest community celebration of the year featuring games and activities, performances, and food vendors. It is a chance for us to honour our rich heritage dating back to 1619 when our founder Edward Alleyn established our Founding School in London. It is also an opportunity to bring our diverse community together, connect and promote the Dulwich values of kindness and sustainability. Partnering with the British Embassy this year, we are commemorating the historic milestone of 140 years of relations between the UK and Korea.
Founder’s Day is a chance to connect with others in the community against the backdrop of a fun festival atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing picnic on the field, indulge in a variety of food and drink options, and soak up the live music performances. The child-friendly activities will make for a fulfilling, enjoyable day for the whole family.
VIPs
- His Excellency Colin Crooks – UK Ambassador to South Korea
- David Fitzgerald – EiM Global Director of Education, International
Transportation
Given the limited parking on Founder’s Day, we strongly encourage families to walk if you’re close by, carpool or take public transportation. For those driving, additional parking will be available at the Sinbanpo Middle School field just across the street from the College, past the park. However, please consider that spaces may fill up quickly. Thank you for your understanding.
Games and Activities
- Splash Zone
- Splash the Teacher
- Face Painting
- Primary Student Council Shop
- Eco Warriors
- Pin the Tail on the Donkey
- Beanbag Toss
- Chess
- Limbo
- Giant Jenga
- Photo Booth
- Accessory Making
- Guess the Sweets
- Cookie Decorating
- DUCKS Bouncy Castle
- Juniors Bouncy Castle
- Duck Game
- Dulwich Hat Ribbons
Safeguarding
The safeguarding of our children is paramount at Dulwich College Seoul, and our bathroom policies reflect this.
Bathrooms
We kindly ask that adults refrain from using children’s bathrooms, which are located next to the Gym changing rooms, in the B1 Atrium by the Cafeteria, and by the Inquiry Hub.
Similarly, children should not use the adult bathrooms situated in the Foyer. If parents need to accompany a child to the bathroom, please utilise the disabled facilities available in the College Foyer.
We greatly appreciate your understanding and adherence to this policy in ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone in our community.
Photography
Please do not photograph or film other people’s children without their permission.
Security
Please note that this event is open to the Dulwich community only and lanyards are required for entry without exceptions. Thank you for helping to keep our students safe.
Please note staff will be dispersed throughout the college and will not be able to supervise your children outside of their dedicated booth area. We ask all parents to supervise their children at all times. Thank you.
Activity Zones
For Founder’s Day, the following areas of the school will be accessible to the community:
- Field – Food vendors, picnic area, performances
- Gym – Fun games and activities
- Foyer – FoD Used Book and Uniform Sale
- MPR – Cupcake and Card Competitions
- B1 Atrium – Coffee Shop
- Inquiry Hub – Movie and quiet activities
- DUCKS Playground – fun games and activities for younger children
Please note that all other areas of the school will not be accessible to non-staff members during Founder’s Day. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these guidelines. This helps us ensure the safety and security of everyone during our Founder’s Day celebration.
Musical Performance Lineup
- 11.00am Opening Ceremony
- 11.10am Senior Orchestra
- 11.30am Junior Orchestra
- 11.45am Nanta
- 11.55am Senior Vocals
- 12.10pm Junior Choir
- 12.20pm Super Singers
- 2.30pm Senior Advanced Strings
- 12.40pm Junior Advanced Strings
- 1.00pm Big Band
- 1.30pm Battle of the Bands
- 2.45pm Jazz Ensemble
- 3.00pm Guðmundur Hegner Jónsson
- 3.05pm Open Mic
Food and Beverages
- Braai Republic – BBQ
- Chakraa – Indian
- France Gourmet – Cured meats, jambon beurre, etc
- Grandpa’s Kitchen – vegan and non-vegan
- GoPizza
- Sauce – Alcoholic beverages
- Candy Floss
- Ice Cream
- Tea and Scones (complimentary)
- Ice Station (complimentary)
- Coffee (B1, complimentary)
- Senior School Cultural Food Sale (charity)
- Tacloban Lemonade Stand (charity)
- Myongdo Welfare Bakery (charity)
- Amnesty Bake Sale (charity)
Founder’s Day Creative Competitions – Win some awesome Dulwich merchandise!
This year, we’re excited to announce that winners of our twin creative competitions will have the chance to take home exclusive Dulwich merch as a token of their triumph. From tumblers and towels to luggage straps and tote bags, there’s plenty of Dulwich swag to get excited about. So we encourage students to bring their A-game, and they could be sporting some stylish Dulwich College Seoul gear!
We’re calling all budding bakers and crafty card creators to participate in not one, but TWO competitions commemorating 140 years of friendship between the United Kingdom and Korea.
The Grand Cupcake-Off: Decorate a dynamic duo of cupcakes that shout ‘140 years of UK-Korea relations’. Whether it’s the Union Jack with the Taegeukgi, or a tribute to tea and kimchi, we can’t wait to see your delicious designs!
A Card Worth Remembering: Fancy yourself a bit of a Picasso? Then create a knock-your-socks-off ‘birthday’ card that celebrates the big 140th!
Here are the important rules to keep in mind:
- All students are welcome to enter.
- Students can choose to enter one or both contests.
- All entries must be delivered to the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) by 11am on Founder’s Day on 3 June.
- Ensure your entries are correctly labelled using the form provided on the day.
- Blind judging of entries will commence at 11.30am.
- Winners will be announced at 12pm. We will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, as well as two highly commended in each department/school (DUCKS, Juniors, and Seniors).
- All entries may be collected from the MPR starting from 2.30pm. Please note that any entries not collected by 4pm will be disposed of for health and safety reasons.
Winners will be judged by British Ambassador Colin Crooks and Political & Public Affairs Counsellor from the British Embassy, Graham Nelson. So, dig out your aprons and dust off your paint brushes! We can’t wait to see your masterpieces!
The Summer Music recitals are back!
We have 80 students performing between Years 1- Year 12. They will be held at 5pm on the following dates:
Years 1-3: Tuesday 13 June
Years 4-6: Wednesday 14 June
Senior: Thursday 15 June
It’s a wonderful opportunity to come and watch some of our fantastic musicians in the College. Please arrive from 4.45pm for a prompt 5pm start.
If your child is participating, please ensure all the information is with Mr Knights by Friday 9 June.
Many thanks.
Mark Knights
Dulwich Olympiad 2024
We are now planning for the Dulwich Olympiad 2024. This extraordinary event, scheduled for March 2024, will be hosted by our sibling school, Dulwich College (Singapore). It follows in the footsteps of the highly successful Olympiads held in Beijing in 2015 and London in 2019. The upcoming Olympiad is particularly special, marking the 10th and 20th anniversaries of Dulwich College (Singapore) and Dulwich College International, respectively. This grand celebration of art, drama, dance, music and sport will bring together students from across our Dulwich family who have demonstrated exceptional commitment and engagement in these areas.
Scheduled for 18-22 March 2024, the Olympiad promises to be an event filled with workshops, performances and competitions, all culminating in a spectacular closing ceremony. Beyond the main events, there will also be a wonderful array of cultural and social activities that will further enhance the overall experience. This unique and special event presents an invaluable opportunity for our students in Years 7, 8, 9 and 11 to expand their horizons, learn new skills, and form lasting friendships.
To ensure fair representation, our selection process will take into account a combination of factors such as academic achievements, commitment, teamwork capabilities, and passion for the subject matter. This will ensure that all our students have a fair opportunity to be a part of the Dulwich Olympiad 2024. Parents of eligible students will have received an email with more details and a link to register their interest. Our fair and thorough selection process will ensure that all students have the chance to participate in this fantastic event.
Social Coffee Morning for All Parents
Little Shop of Horrors
Camarata Music is performing the Little Shop of Horrors this Sunday in the Auditorium (2pm and 6pm), and the following weekend, Saturday 10 June at 2pm and 7pm, and Sunday 11 June at 4pm. The performance is age-appropriate for ages 10 and up.
We have 30 staff tickets to give away, partners and children age 10 and up are welcome. First come first served!
If you want to book your ticket/s please email Helen Chung (helen.chung@dulwich-seoul.kr) with the following information:
- Name/s
- Date and Time of performance you wish to attend.
Please refer to the details below:
CAMARATA MUSIC PRESENTS
“LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS”
After months of hard work, scheming, and horror, Camarata Music is excited to bring to the stage a truly thrilling performance of LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS.
Bringing its audiences a night of comedy and excitement, LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS composed by Alan Menken, is a horror comedy rock musical with many typical characters, including human eating plants. Nothing out of the ordinary… The performances will be completed with Camarata Music’s musical theater department. This is a night of doo-wops, terror, and laughs. Be sure to clear your calendar and join us for this ludicrous performance!
PERFORMANCE TIMES:
Sunday, 4 June at 2pm and 6pm, Saturday, 10 June at 2pm and 7pm, Sunday 11 June at 4pm
LOCATION: Dulwich College Auditorium, 4th Floor 6 Sinbanpo-ro 15-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul.
Performances will be in English, with Korean Subtitles
Camarata Music is the largest international non-profit music organization in Korea and the world’s most diverse music organization. It provides collaborative performance opportunities for musicians of all talents and nationalities residing in Korea. Boasting more than 100 singers and 40 orchestral musicians, from 111 countries in its tenure, this organization has been recognized as one of the most diverse music organizations worldwide!
Creating Global Communities Through the Universal Language of Music.
No Smoking on Premises
We have learned of people smoking in the parking lot for persons with disabilities and we would like to remind you that smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises. Thank you for your cooperation to ensure the health and safety of our students, parents and staff.
No Parking on Parking Lot for Persons with a Disability
This is a reminder to all parents to please park in the basement public lot. Please do not park in the parking lot for persons with disabilities. It is illegal to do so and it is a health and safety issue for students who walk to the buses as the cars parked in the lot come in and out. The parking lot is for persons with disabilities only and we urge you to leave those spaces free for persons with disabilities to use. Thank you for upholding our values around diversity, equity and inclusion to ensure persons with disabilities could easily find parking.
Term 3 – ECA Bus
The ECA bus (4.30pm) will run from 17 April to 9 June, 2023. If your child/children participate in an ECA (3.30pm – 4.30pm), their bus time will automatically be switched to the 4.30pm bus.
For late activities including ECAs and Sports Squads that finish at or after 5pm, students will be removed from bus lists automatically, and they must be picked up.
School bus change
Morning bus: If your child is sick in the early morning and unable to take the bus, please contact your morning bus driver or monitor directly.
Afternoon bus: Please be informed that any changes of bus service (e.g. time change or pick-up) should be requested through Schoolsbuddy no later than 1pm on the day you want to make the change. This will ensure that your request receives our immediate attention.
Special note for Senior School (Year 7 – Year 13)
Please remind the students that they must go to their bus as quickly as possible, as other children are waiting for them. If they are not there by 3.40pm / 4.40pm, then the bus will leave without them.
For other bus-related matters or any emergency changes, please contact the College Bus Department at:
Email: Buses@dulwich-seoul.kr / Telephone: 02-3015-8563
Community Bulletin
Composer-pianist Lim Dongchang transcribed all 24 Caprices for Solo Violin by N. Paganini into the sonic world of traditional Korean music. Thoroughly meditative, the piece will be played, acted, and sung throughout by collaborator and pianist Edwin Kim, our most recent Dulwich Talk speaker/performer who captivated our audience of Year 7 to Year 10 students and staff. Best of all, admission is free! We invite you to RSVP by calling the number below to reserve your seats. We look forward to seeing you there!
Date: Saturday, June 3, 2023
Time: 5pm Venue: Kkumbit Theater (꿈빛극장) A
Address: 4th Floor, Seongbuk Media Culture Maru, 20 Gilum-ro 7-gil, Gilum-dong, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
RSVP: 070-8638-7475/ 010-8849-5393
•장소: 꿈빛극장 (서울 성북구 길음로 7길 20 성북미디어문화마루 4층)
•주최: 사단법인 어엿비
•주관: (주) 따락
•문의 : 070-8638-7475/ 010-8849-5393