Eco Schools Plaque Unveiling
This week, we proudly unveiled the Eco Schools Plaque, recognizing our students’ efforts toward achieving the prestigious Green Flag status—an international accolade for environmental action. Collaborating across Primary School (Eco Warriors) and Senior School (Sustainability Committee), students conducted an extensive environmental review, devised action plans, and engaged the entire school community in three key areas: global citizenship, marine conservation, and school grounds improvement. Our commitment to sustainability earned commendation from the Foundation for Environmental Education, acknowledging our strides in promoting global citizenship, reducing plastic use, and enhancing our school environment.
Walking the Walk: Unveiling Our First Electric Bus
Tucked in a corner of a humble parking lot behind our College is a bus that, on the surface, may not look much different from any other bus on the street. This Bus #1 is no ordinary bus, however. It is our very first electric bus – which may well be the country’s very first electric school bus* – and we are immensely proud to unveil it to our community.
The origin story goes like this: when we first asked our bus partners about electric buses, they gave us somewhat of a blank stare. There are no electric school buses, they said. They simply don’t exist. The only way for us to introduce an electric bus was to require our partners to have one. We are supporting them as much as possible in the journey toward alternative energy sources. The result: the first electric international school bus in the country was born.
There is no occasion timelier than our No Carbon November initiative to announce this exciting milestone for us. It is perhaps serendipitous that Bus #1 happens to ride around the UN Village in the Yongsan area, as the initiative aligns perfectly with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.
While electric cars, taxis and buses are commonly seen on the streets of Seoul, school buses have been decidedly missing in the shift toward alternative energy sources. We are proud to be taking on a leadership role in rolling out this first electric school bus that we hope will serve as a model for other schools to follow.
Every day, students get to live and breathe our sustainability value simply by riding the bus or learning why the College is transitioning to electric buses. Our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and contributing to cleaner air is always front and center. Our focus remains steadfast on advancing sustainability, as evidenced by the electric bus’s design prioritising efficiency with a slightly reduced seating capacity (16 vs 18). We are also optimizing our electric bus for all seasons, with ongoing tests to ensure top performance even during the colder months.
We are hoping to expand the number of electric school buses over time, so all of our buses are electric, and we are looking to build bus charging stations on campus down the road to make the transition as easy as possible. We are also planning on making the electric bus more visually striking to ensure everyone in our Dulwich and local communities can see it in action and promote our message around sustainability.
*that we know of!
A Special Thank You to the Friends of Dulwich
The stunning Christmas tree in the B1 Atrium, a daily delight for our students, symbolises the community spirit and festive cheer that the Friends of Dulwich (FoD) have lovingly brought to our school. We are immensely grateful for their dedication in decorating our spaces, kindling the Christmas spirit in us all.
These decorations are a constant reminder of the kind and supportive community that makes Dulwich College Seoul so special. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the FoD for making this festive season even more memorable. Your efforts are deeply appreciated by every member of our community.
Celebrate the Season: Christmas Tree Lighting and Winter Concert at Dulwich College
Join us next Friday after school for a festive celebration at our Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and Winter Concert. The event will commence at 3.45pm in the B1 Atrium with a selection of light refreshments. Enjoy the wonderful live music performances by our students, setting the tone for a joyous evening. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 4pm, followed by our much-awaited Winter Concert in the auditorium from 5pm. Featuring an impressive lineup of orchestras, choirs, and solo performers, it’s an occasion not to be missed. We warmly invite our entire Dulwich community to come together for this special day, celebrating the start of the festive season in true Dulwich spirit.
Winter Bazaar 2023
Join us for a day of festive cheer at our annual Winter Bazaar, proudly orchestrated by the Friends of Dulwich (FoD)! This event promises a delightful mix of shopping, food, and entertainment, perfect for getting into the holiday spirit with our Dulwich family.
Event Details:
- Location: Dulwich College Seoul
- Date: Saturday, 2 December 2023
- Time: 10am – 3pm
What to Bring:
- A festive spirit
- Your Dulwich lanyard for entry
- Family members (may enter with a lanyard holder)
- Cash for purchases
Featured Attractions:
- Food and Drink Vendors: GoPizza, Braai Republic (sausages), Pinocchio (gelato), Cellar Privee (wine)
- Outside Vendors: I-hop (body products), Kawoo (stationery), H Cookware (premium cookware), SmoochSmooch (baked goods), Soji (jewelry), Yogiyo (jewelry), Buttubettie (accessories), El Estilo de Claire (clothing), Hanjinaty (art), Laurent Laura (bags), Jane Han (Christmas decorations), Manhattan Dental, Phase Studio (lifestyle), Haninalda (Artisan perfume), Saeahchim farm (dried fruit snacks)
- Dulwich Community Vendors: Bonnie (Boulevard pouches and handbags), Jinny (cookies), Iolanda (jewelry and silk scarfs), Aki (Christmas cookies and cakes), Candice (popcorn and popsicles), Sujee (maternity clothing and skincare), Roopsi (Indian snacks and jewelry)
- Student Stalls: Charity, food, and crafts
- Flea Market: Second-hand goods
- Primary Student Council: Tombola game
- Friends of Dulwich: Baked goods, mulled wine and hot chocolate, Dulwich College Seoul t-shirts, hoodies and sweaters
- Special Appearance: Santa Claus
Musical Entertainment:
- Enjoy captivating performances by our talented Junior Choir and Super Singers.
- Groove to the rhythmic beats of the Senior School Big Band.
- Experience a variety of live musical acts throughout the day.
Open Areas:
- MPR
- College Foyer
- DUCKS area
- B1 Atrium
- Cafeteria (seating)
Kind Reminders:
- Please use the designated children’s and adults’ toilets.
- Stay within the open areas and supervise children at all times.
- If experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please stay home.
- Limited parking available; consider carpooling or public transport.
- Don’t forget your lanyard.
We eagerly await the opportunity to share this special day with you and your family, filled with joy, community spirit, and festive fun.
Celebrating Ms Joanne Kim: University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award Recipient
We’re pleased to announce that Ms Joanne Kim, our University Counsellor, has received the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. Students admitted to the University’s Class of 2027 were invited to nominate educators who’ve made a significant impact on their intellectual growth. Responses were received from hundreds of students in recognition of educators who have positively impacted their lives. Congratulations to her on this well-deserved achievement!
Here is the official announcement from the University of Chicago:
Joanne Kim, an educator at Dulwich College Seoul, received the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. An Outstanding Educator shapes young minds in meaningful ways—thoughtfully approaching instruction, sharing an infectious love for learning, and caring for students both inside and outside of the classroom. Each year, newly admitted UChicago students have the opportunity to reflect on their time in school and nominate an educator who played a significant role in their education, made a positive impact in their lives, and whose influence has brought them to where they are today.
The University of Chicago is honored to recognize excellence in teaching and sincerely congratulates this year’s Outstanding Educator Award winners, who are exceptional in their field and role models for all students. The University deeply appreciates the lively minds who thirst for knowledge that these educators have nurtured and inspired. We thank them for going above and beyond the call of duty every day and leaving an impression that will be carried over a lifetime.
All award winners receive a commemorative award, certificate, and letter that includes details from the student they were nominated by. Additional information regarding the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator can be found on our website at the following link: https://collegeadmissions.uchicago.edu/counselors-educators/outstanding-educator-awards
ECA Updates
Thank you for support with our Term 1 ECA program. Your children have had some wonderful experiences, created some fantastic memories, and made some new friends.
The Term 1 ECA program will conclude on Friday, 1 December. This means the 4.30pm buses will not run from the Monday, 4 December until the end of this term. Students will be automatically allocated to the 3.30pm bus.
We would like to take this opportunity to share key dates for the Term 2 ECA program.
Term 2 ECAs Dates – Monday, 15 January to Friday 15 March
ECA Information Shared – Friday, 8 December
ECA Sign Ups Open – Tuesday, 12 December
ECA Sign Ups Close – Sunday, 31 December
ECA Allocations – Tuesday, 9 January
ECAs Begins – Monday, 15 January
ECA Bus Information
Term 1 – ECA Bus
ECA bus (4.30 pm) will run until Friday, 1 December 2023.
Term 2 – ECA Bus
ECA bus (4.30pm) will run from 15 January to 15 March, 2023.
If your child/children participate in an ECA (3.30 pm – 4.30 pm), their bus schedule will automatically change to the 4.30pm bus.
For late activities, including ECAs and Sports Squads that finish at or after 5pm, students will not be on the bus lists and must be picked up.
School Bus Change
Morning bus: If your child is sick early in the morning and unable to take the bus, please contact your morning bus driver or monitor directly.
Afternoon bus: Any changes to the bus service (e.g. time changes or pickups) should be requested through Schoolsbuddy by 1pm on the desired day to ensure immediate attention.
Special Note for Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13)
Please remind students that they must board their bus promptly as other children are waiting. If they are not present by 3.40pm / 4.40pm, the bus will leave without them.
For other bus-related matters or emergency changes, please contact the College Bus Department at:
Email: Buses@dulwich-seoul.kr / Telephone: 02-3015-8563
Requesting Your Child’s 2022-2023 Photos
We are pleased to announce that photos from the 2022-2023 academic year, captured by our marketing department, are now available upon request.
To view the photo galleries, please click on the corresponding links for each term below. Once you have selected the photos you’d like, kindly place your request by Friday, 8 December 2023.
How to Request Photos:
To request photos of your child, please follow the steps below:
- Browse through the photo galleries for each term.
- Copy the URLs of the photos you wish to request.
- Paste these URLs into the designated field in the request form.
- If you would like to request more than 40 photos, kindly make two separate requests.
Please complete the request form by Friday, 8 December 2023.
Please note: In line with our safeguarding policy, we can only fulfil requests for photos featuring your own child. Do not forward this email or share the gallery links with others.
Term 1
Term 1 Photos (Senior)
Term 1 Photos (Primary)
Term 2
Term 3
Year 3 to Year 6 House Swimming
Please allow several weeks for the processing of your order. Should you have any queries or encounter any issues, do not hesitate to contact us at marketing@dulwich-seoul.kr.
If you are interested in photos from previous academic years, our SmugMug archives date back to 2016-2017. Please get in touch if you would like to access these galleries.
DCSL Parents’ Football Club
Dear Friends,
This year we’re happy to announce that we will be starting the DCSL Parents’ Football Club.
To begin with we are aiming at one session per week, of approximately two hours, (four 25-minute matches), Sundays starting 9am. We will announce a start date soon.
DCSL has been generous to allow us access to the College Field so at this moment we want to build a list of people interested.
If you would like to join, please fill in the form and we will add you to a dedicated group chat.
For any questions or suggestions, please contact Emil – emil.daina@gmail.com
Global Warriors Charity Drives
Christmas Gift Drive: We are the Global Warriors at Primary School. Christmas is just around the corner! It’s time for the Dulwich Christmas Gift Drive, and we would like you to sign up to give presents to children without families through Open Arms Korea!
Please check your inboxes for an email titled ‘Primary Charity Committee Gift Drive 2023’ or click on this link to sign up.
PLP Trust Winter Coat Drive: For this drive, we aim to support children at a school in Pakistan who need our help. Many children there don’t have warm jackets, so as the weather gets colder, we’re seeking donations of children’s coats. There is a collection trolley in the reception area.
As global warriors, we sincerely thank you for your help!
Written by Summer Shin (5V)
Safeguarding Notice: Restroom Usage Guidelines in Our Community
We would like to remind our community that, in accordance with our safeguarding rules, students are not permitted to use the adult toilet at any time. If a child needs to use the restroom with a parent, we kindly ask you to use the disabled toilet. The same applies to student visitors, who should never use the adult restroom. Thank you for helping to keep our community safe.
Winter Concert
Door Closure Request
We kindly request that you keep the doors leading to the gym from the foyer closed, given the recent drop in temperature. Additionally, please ensure the main entrance doors remain closed. This is necessary for our record-keeping purposes, as IB students need to tag in and out each time they exit the building. Thank you for your cooperation.
Safety Measures for Hot Drinks on School Premises
In the interest of ensuring a safer environment for all—students, staff, parents, and guests—anyone carrying a hot drink while walking through areas of the school is required to use a tumbler or a covered mug.
This precautionary measure aims to mitigate the risk of accidental spills, which could potentially cause harm. We are committed to fostering a secure atmosphere within our school, and this policy is a proactive step towards that commitment.
Your cooperation in adhering to this new safety guideline is highly appreciated. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and welcoming space for everyone in our Dulwich community.
Hand Hygiene: Let’s Keep Our Community Healthy
Just a friendly reminder to help keep our community healthy by practicing good hand hygiene. Please wash your hands thoroughly using soap, particularly after using bathroom facilities, help prevent the spread of germs. Thank you.