The Middle School 2018 - 2019

An Introduction Contents

Middle School: Key Information Middle School Contact details 1 Welcome to the Middle School 2 Your Three Terms in Year 9 3 The School Day 4 Founders Day 4

Middle School: Academic Academic Objectives 5 Daily Reports 5 Reports and Progress 6 Learning Support 6 Educational Visits 6 Wodehouse Library 7 Careers 8

Middle School: Pastoral Forms 9 Attendance and Punctuality 9 Temporary Absence of Parents 10 Code of Conduct 10 College Rules 10 Mobile Phones 10 Peer Mentoring 10 College Counsellor 10 Medical Care 11 Chaplain 12 Religion 12

Middle School: Co-Curricular Beyond the Classroom 13 House System 13 Union 14 Games / Saturday Commitments 14 Music Department 15/16 CCF 17/18 Duke of Edinburgh 19 Scouts 20

Middle School: General Dulwich College Online 21 The Commissariat 22 Uniform 23 The Nearly New Shop 23 Travel 24 Insurance 24 Fees 25 School Meals 25/26 Friends of Dulwich College 26 Frequently asked Questions 27 Map of Dulwich College Campus 31 Middle School, Staff Contact Details

Head of Middle School Dr N D Black

Deputy Head of Middle School Mr M K Davidson

Head of Year 9 Mrs A R Lees

Head of Year 10 Mr J H Faiers

Head of Year 11 Mr M R Geach

Middle School Secretary Mrs K Milburn [email protected]

Telephone Middle School Office 020 8299 9255 College Switchboard 020 8693 3601

Absences [email protected] 020 8299 5194

Email [email protected]

Dulwich College Senior Staff

Master Dr J A F Spence

Deputy Master (Academic) Mr D A P King

Deputy Master (Pastoral) Mrs F M Angel

Deputy Master (Co-curricular) Mr I L H Scarisbrick

Deputy Master (External) Dr C S Pyke

1 Welcome to the Middle School

Dr Nicholas Black Mr Max Davidson Head of Middle School Deputy Head of Middle School [email protected] [email protected]

This booklet gives me the opportunity formally to welcome you all into the Middle School at Dulwich, especially as this forthcoming academic year will see the College celebrate the 400th Anniversary of its foundation. Details of what are planned to mark this milestone will be sent to you all in January 2019, and we very much hope that your sons will find this a memorable year.

The booklet is intended to tell you a little about the Middle School and how it works, and answer some of those day-to-day questions which may arise. Year 9 is an important year, as it sees some significant foundations laid towards eventual GCSEs in Year 11, but it is also a time when boys can begin to find the things which really interest them through the array of clubs and societies which are available to boys in the Middle and Upper Schools. There are challenges too, whether it is making new friends, coming to grips with the world of social media or beginning the journey to adulthood, but, as I hope this booklet shows, there are plenty of people who are here to help and guide all the boys through the next three years at Dulwich.

Organisation

Mrs Alice R Lees Mr James Faiers Mr Martin Geach Head of Year 9 Head of Year 10 Head of Year 11 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

There are about 600 boys in the Middle School, with approximately 200 in each year, who are usually placed in one of ten Forms.

In Year 9, boys are placed according to how they have, in general, performed in their previous exams. Forms can also be created around first or second language choices and social mix.

In Year 10, Forms are created around science and mathematical ability as well as social and academic considerations. We try to provide the right number of combinations to cater for the needs of the specific year group. Forms or sets are also created to meet GCSE choices. The policy of the Middle School is to provide continuity of teachers between Years 10 and 11.

A decision on which subjects are studied to A level is made in the Lent term of Year 11.

2 Your Three Terms in Year 9: an Overview

MICHAELMAS 2018

Friday 31 August Induction Day

Monday 3 September Term begins

Monday 10 September Team Building Day

Wednesday 12 September Parents’ Social Evening with Form Tutors

TBC Union Fair

Friday 21 (5.30pm) – EXEAT Weekend for Boarders Sunday 23 September (5.30pm)

Saturday 20 October – Half Term Sunday 4 November

October & December Assessment Grades

Friday 23 (5.30pm) – EXEAT Weekend for Boarders Sunday 25 November (5.30pm)

Friday 14 December End of Term at 12 noon

LENT 2019 Wednesday 9 January Term begins

Friday 25 (5.30pm) – EXEAT Weekend for Boarders Sunday 27 January (5.30pm)

February & March Assessment Grades

Saturday 16 – Half Term Sunday 24 February

Tuesday 12 March Parents’ Evening GCSE Choices made Friday 29 March End of Term at 12 noon

SUMMER 2019 Wednesday 24 April Term begins May & June Assessment Grades Friday 3 (5.30pm) – EXEAT Weekend for Boarders Monday 6 May (5.30pm) Saturday 25 May – Half Term Sunday 2 June Monday 3 – Internal Examinations Week Friday 7 June Monday 24 – Founder’s Week Saturday 29 June July Report Thursday 4 July End of Term at 12 noon

The final day of term includes an assembly which is an important reflection of the College as a community. Boys should not leave school early.

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The School Day: Registration 0835 - 0850 Monday - Friday Period 1 0850 - 0945

Period 2 0950 - 1045

Break 1050 - 1120

Period 3 1120 - 1215 Period 4 1220 - 1315

Lunch 1315 - 1435

Period 5 1440 - 1545

and registration (1430 start for games)

Founder’s Day Each year, the College celebrates the life and spirit of Edward Alleyn, who founded the original College of God’s Gift in 1619. Founder’s Day usually falls on the last Saturday of the summer term and all staff and boys are expected to attend on the day and to participate in some event or activity. Middle School activities include a wide range of charity fundraising initiatives and House cricket matches. The day ends with a spectacular outdoor concert and firework display which takes place on the Front Lawns at 7.45pm, picnics from 6pm. However, Founder’s Day in 2019 will be part of a week-long celebration of the College’s 400th Anniversary. Details for this will be sent out in January 2019.

4 Middle School: Academic

Mr D A P King Deputy Master (Academic) [email protected]

Academic Objectives Year 9 is used as an occasion for preparing boys for their two-year GCSE courses. It is important that boys’ parents are aware of the two types of subjects boys follow, sometimes referred to as compound and discrete. Compound subjects include languages, Mathematics and sciences. In the case of these subjects Year 9 work is vital, for, without a firm foundation, work in Year 10 and Year 11 becomes difficult, especially as some GCSE syllabus work is taught in Year 9. Discrete subjects, such as Geography and History, do, of course, teach vital skills and basic information but, in the case of these subjects, they are more topic based.

One of the most important skills required in both types of subject in Year 9 is learning. Pupils must develop their own techniques for efficient learning; they should be aware of the distinction between short and long term memory, they should be aware of rote learning and the need to use this technique. These skills and recognitions should be in place by the end of Year 9 to ensure academic success in Years 10 and 11.

A second important area is prep. Boys will be expected to begin to develop their own skills of organisation in this area. It is vital that they realise the place of prep in the Middle School; it is not an optional extra but an important extension of work done during lessons. In Year 9, boys should spend about one and a half hours per night on prep. This must be quality time, when they are concentrating, working quietly without distractions.

Boys will be offered plenty of support in the Middle School helping them get into good study routines. They will spend time with Form Tutors talking about and planning time for revision along with attending seminars run by a visiting company “Elevate Education”. Further support from Elevate is available on their website and via Twitter which boys are encouraged to use.

In Years 10 and 11, the amount of prep will increase and boys will be expected to manage their time to be able to deal with extended preps as they begin to tackle written coursework in a number of subjects. All boys in the Middle School are issued with an academic prep diary which they are required to use and we encourange parents to check.

Daily Report The College runs an online record system called ‘Daily Report’. The aim of this is to monitor boys’ learning habits around punctuality, organisation and effort. Through this system, parents are notified if a boy has failed to complete his prep to a satisfactory standard. Boys who are flagged up on Daily Report three times in a week, in each monitored area, will serve a Daily Report detention on a Wednesday at lunchtime. Parents are also notified if a boy has been awarded a merit for effort in the classroom.

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Reports and Progress Boys in the Middle School usually receive one full written report each year: in Year 9, at the end of the Summer term; in Year 10, at the end of the Lent term; in Year 11, in the second half of the Michaelmas term. Boys in Year 11 receive a valedictory report in the Summer term.

Boys are also assessed every half term in all their subjects. Assessments are based upon the subject teacher’s view of the pupil’s Effort and Attainment. In the case of the latter in the Middle School the attainment is related to GCSE grades. The expectation is that all boys in the Middle School should be able to achieve grades 9-6 (or A* to B grades) at GCSE. It is hoped that every boy should aspire towards achieving all grade 1s for Effort.

Boys also carry out self-assessment and target setting to encourage them to evaluate their progress and to recognise their strengths and weaknesses and then to discuss ways of building on the former and eradicating the latter.

A formal Parents’ Evening is held twice a year for Years 9 and 10 and once a year for Year 11. Parents are encouraged to contact the Form Tutor when they are concerned about any aspect of their son’s academic progress.

Our aim in the Middle School is for boys to leave us as confident young men, confidence derived from their success in their academic subjects, the independence that they have developed in managing their time and being able to recognise their strengths and weaknesses.

The Learning Support The Learning Support Department works with boys throughout the College. Department All new boys are screened at the beginning of Year 9, giving an indication of their areas of strength and potential areas of weakness. Following this screening, a fuller assessment by an Educational Psychologist may be recommended for some boys, as a result of which they may be diagnosed with a Specific Learning Difficulty, such as dyslexia or dyspraxia.

The Learning Support team works closely with all members of staff to develop a good understanding of how best to support boys with learning differences in the classroom. Some boys may attend the Learning Support department outside lessons for extra support with study skills. All boys with diagnosed learning differences are monitored to ensure that they are achieving to their full potential.

Educational Visits These are arranged by specific academic departments. There are also some trips organised by the sports department. Details are sent separately to parents, including the costs.

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The Wodehouse Library

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The Wodehouse Librarian is Mr P Fletcher. The rules are relatively few, but in particular we ask everyone to respect those areas 7 which are designated for silent study. Above all the library aims to be a helpful and welcoming place, supporting every boy in his academic endeavours over the next five years.

The Wodehouse Librarian is Mr P Fletcher.

The Careers Department

Towards the end of Year 10 boys undertake career profiling and this underpins the Career Education and Guidance taught during a course of lessons in Year 11 (within Wellbeing) where they begin to utilise the wide range of services available to them.

The course begins with an introduction to the Careers Department and specialist staff, Careers software and the ‘Beyond Dulwich’ website.

As the Careers and Higher Education departments are located alongside each other in the Lord George Building, home to the Upper School, this is a good opportunity for boys to start to familiarise themselves with the facilities they will enjoy as Upper School students in the following academic year.

Boys are encouraged to establish an interest and then (with a realistic understanding of their own strengths and aptitudes) are shown how to explore related opportunities. In this manner we aim to:

• open students’ eyes to the huge and constantly changing range of careers;

• ensure they are well informed and competent at researching any area to be considered;

• help them (eventually) to stand out in a sea of graduates.

The course culminates in the Professional Insight Programme through which all boys in Year 11, 12 and 13 secure opportunities and information from external (to Dulwich) contacts, for example:

• attendance at a lecture, conference or course;

• a day visit to a professional for a discussion about their field of expertise;

• a work shadowing placement;

• arranging a meeting at Dulwich addressed by an external contact.

During their time in the Middle School, but particularly from Year 11, boys are encouraged to visit the department with any questions they may have regarding careers, A’ Level choices and post 18 options.

The annual Courses and Careers Convention is held each February which boys and their parents attend. Representatives from around 35 universities, both in the UK and abroad, and from 30 companies attend and are available to give advice.

The Careers Coordinator is Ms Nicola Stoney. [email protected]

The Careers Adviser is Miss Camille Evans. [email protected] 8 Middle School: Pastoral

Mrs F M Angel Deputy Master (Pastoral) [email protected]

Forms The size of a Form will vary, the maximum number of boys in any Form or set is 25, but we provide Forms or sets which may be 20 or below. We try to place boys in these smaller Forms or sets when we believe a lower pupil/teacher ratio is required. Every Form in the Middle School has a Form Tutor who is responsible for the overall progress of the Form, and for the individual pupil’s academic and pastoral progress. Meetings are held at the beginning of the academic year for Year 9 and 10 parents to enable them to meet their son’s Form Tutor. Parents are encouraged to contact the Form Tutor whenever they have a concern. In addition, each year group has a designated Year Head who will oversee their progress throughout the three years in the Middle School.

Attendance and There is a direct correlation between attendance at timetabled lessons and Punctuality performance in public examinations. We therefore wish to keep absences to an absolute minimum. Registration of boys in Years 9 to 13 will be centralised and managed by the Attendance Officer, and the key points relating to procedures for absence, lateness and so on are as follows:

• If a boy is going to be late to or absent from school, his parent/guardian should email [email protected] (putting their son’s name and Form in the subject line, copying in his Form Tutor, and providing the reason), or call 020 8299 5194 by 8.30am at the latest. Contact should be made on each day that a boy is going to be late or absent.

• It is imperative that the College is informed of all cases of lateness or absence to ensure that, as part of our duty of care, we know the whereabouts of every boy. If parents/guardians receive a message from the Attendance Officer regarding their son’s absence, they are asked to respond as soon as possible. • If a boy arrives late to school or needs to leave early, he must sign in or out at the Attendance Office, which is located on the ground floor of theShackleton Building. Repeated failure to sign in or out will result in a detention. Boys should advise teachers in advance of absence and catch up on the work missed as soon as possible. This includes any assignments set in his absence.

• Routine medical and dental appointments should be arranged for outside school hours where possible. If a boy is injured or taken ill during school hours, he should go to the Medical Centre. He must not go home before the end of the school day without the permission of the Medical Centre.

• To request special permission for absence due to exceptional circumstances, parents/guardians should email their son’s Head of School at least a week in advance.

• Unauthorised absence from class – cutting a lesson – is regarded as a very serious offence, leading to a Saturday detention.

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Temporary Absence Should parents plan to be away from home during term time, they must of Parents make appropriate arrangements for the welfare of their sons, and the Head of School must be informed of these (including necessary contact telephone numbers) in writing beforehand.

The College Code The College is a large community. We wish all its members (pupils, teachers of Conduct and operational staff alike) to derive the greatest possible benefit from being here. Our code of conduct is designed to promote harmony and the efficient and safe functioning of the community. We are all expected to: Be helpful and show respect for others

Avoid behaviour or comments which could lead to any distress Behave with courtesy and in a manner which reflects well on us and on the College Make sure that our appearance does credit to us and the College Be punctual Respect the property of both the College and of other people and look after our own Observe the particular rules which are designed to ensure our own safety which apply to particular areas of the College Show respect for the environment of the College Show consistency and common sense in the application and following of College rules and guidelines.

The College Rules The Rules are reproduced in full in the termly Calendar. Boarders will be given separate rules by their Boarding House Masters which apply to life as a boarder.

Mobile Telephones Telephones and other electronic equipment are permitted but must be switched off in lessons. The mobile-free areas are the Lower Hall and public spaces. Mobile phones are also not permitted in the Christison Hall or ‘in transit’. Headphones should not be worn during the school day.

Peer Mentoring Peer Mentoring is a form of mentorship that takes place at the College with students in the Upper School acting as mentors to students in the Middle School. The primary objective of the scheme is to provide an additional layer of pastoral support for students entering into this part of the College. Sessions between the mentor and mentee will take place approximately once a fortnight at a time of their choosing outside of timetabled lessons. Targets will be set although discussions take place freely and confidentially. The scheme has proved popular with both staff and students. By assisting those in the Middle School, the goal is to improve their well-being and enable them to develop their time here further.

The College Counsellor Janet de Heger, the College Counsellor, is available Monday to Wednesday from 8.00am to 4.00pm. Boys may make an appointment either through the nurses in the Medical Centre or directly themselves by emailing Janet at [email protected], or calling 020 8299 9215.

10 Medical Care The Dr Richard Penny Medical Centre is a purpose built facility which is staffed by qualified nurses. It provides professional nursing care during the school day for all boys at the College. It can deal both with illness and physical injury. It is supported by the School Medical Officer, Dr Rosemary Leonard, who is a partner in a local group practice.

The Medical Centre has an in-patient facility and 24-hour nursing cover to care for boarders who are unwell. Day boys who are taken ill at school will be cared for until they are fit enough to return to class or arrangements are made for them to be collected and taken home.

The Medical Centre is open during term times from Monday to Friday 08:00 - 17:30 and to cover sports fixtures on Saturdays.

Boys with minor ailments, such as application of dressings, removal of sutures or any minor injuries, should attend in the morning or lunchtime breaks for treatment. The Medical Centre also deals with any injuries or accidents that occur and, if need be, arranges transfer to the local hospital or minor injuries unit. Parents or Guardians will be notified as soon as possible should this occur. We also provide care and advice for boys with chronic medical conditions, such as anaphylaxis, asthma or diabetes to support their school life and remain healthy. Apart from emergency care and caring for a range of minor illnesses, we offer emotional support to promote health and wellbeing.

It is essential for the College to have access to a boy’s medical details in case he is taken ill or is injured at school. Parents are therefore asked to complete the Medical Form and return it promptly. With the consent of parents or guardians, Medical Centre staff may, from time to time, need to share information with other College staff, the College doctor and other medical care and pastoral support when required. If, at any time, you wish to discuss the health needs of your son, please do not hesitate to contact the Medical Centre.

If at any time you wish to discuss the health needs of your son, please do not hesitate to contact the Medical Centre.

Medical Officer: Dr. Rosemary Leonard MBE MA MB BChir MRCGP DRCOG (from the Rosendale Practice) Sister in Charge: Mrs Carmel Baxter-Wilks RGN RHV MSc Advanced Nursing Practice

Telephone: 020 8299 9269 Email: [email protected]

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The Chaplain The College has a full time Chaplain, who leads services and assemblies, teaches in the Religious Studies department, and is a listening ear for any who would like to speak to someone. Whether a person is of faith or no faith, the Chaplain is available to boys, staff and parents to assist with any personal matters. Boys can find the Chaplain in the Quiet Room, room 24, just off the Great Hall. All visitors are welcome, whether just to pass the time of day or to help in matters great and small.

Prayers are said at 8am every morning, and all members of the College are invited to attend, however frequently or infrequently. If there are any matters that someone would like to talk through, or things to be prayed for, the Chaplain can be contacted on 020 8299 9218.

Religion and Spirituality Dulwich is a Church of England Foundation, welcoming boys of all faiths in developing their spiritual and religious awareness. There are many opportunities for meeting, worship and discussion. Assemblies and acts of worship are a regular part of College life and reflect the diverse nature of the College community which currently includes Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist students. The College Chaplain works closely with the College Counsellor and other caring agencies in the pastoral life of the College.

12 Middle School: Co-Curricular

Mr I L H Scarisbrick Deputy Master (Co-Curricular) [email protected]

Beyond the Classroom We believe boys need to be encouraged to find interests beyond the classroom - often this is indeed where the most valuable opportunities for fulfilment are discovered. Boys benefit greatly from informal contacts and discussion, from activities with their House and on the games field, and from participation in some of the many co-curricular activities available. It is likely as the boys grow older that interests developed at this time may be lifelong. We believe that gentle encouragement by the Form Tutor for boys to become involved in co-curricular activities is the healthiest approach.

Boys in the Middle School will also have the opportunity to take part in some of the many community service and charity projects available at the College. Experience has shown that boys of this age are enthusiastic about involvement with projects of this sort and often take the initiative in masterminding fundraising events.

The House System The Middle School provides many opportunities to become involved in College life beyond the classroom and the House system is a very important feature of the Middle School in this regard. Its aim is to provide a structured format that encourages the personal and social development of all boys through competition in cultural activities and sporting events.

There are eight Houses, all named after eminent figures who were friendsand acquaintances of our Founder, Edward Alleyn. Each House has a Housemaster who is responsible for encouraging boys to get involved in the House competitions. Boys are expected to attend House meetings, which take place on a weekly basis. A meeting of all College members of each House also takes place once every term.

The Middle School Housemasters are as follows:

DRAKE Mr M Poynter GRENVILLE Mr M J Williams HOWARD Mr T E McPhilemy JONSON Mr T Llewelyn MARLOWE Mr I A Hollingshead RALEIGH Mr M K Davidson SIDNEY Miss A Kelly SPENSER Mr J D Cartwright Each House also has a boy from Year 11 who is nominated as House Captain. There are Inter-House competitions in the following areas: Art Drama Squash Athletics Football Swimming Badminton Hockey Table Tennis Basketball Mathematics Tennis Chess Music University Challenge Cricket Photography Water Polo Cross Country Poetry recital Written Poetry Cycling Rowing Debating Rugby Through the House competitions, we very much hope that all will enjoy making a full contribution to the sporting and cultural life of the Middle School. 13 The Union The Dulwich College Union is an umbrella organisation that coordinates more than 60 societies and clubs. It covers an enormous range of interests from building drones to brewing Dulwich beer. Boys can take the initiative to start societies on their own, and they then take responsibility for running the weekly meetings for their society. Every pupil at the College is encouraged to get involved. If a particular area is not already covered by the Union then boys are helped to start their own society, with the College providing advice, support and financial assistance. In this, we are greatly indebted to the Friends of Dulwich College who generously provide grants for societies and special events.

Societies meet regularly and often attract visiting speakers who are eminent in their fields: politicians, historians, artists, architects, poets and musicians are regularly invited to address the boys. We also host the Union meeting twice every term to discuss Union matters and share valuable experience and good ideas.

The Union provides a platform for boys to meet new friends, engage in the wider school community and learn skills that they are interested in outside the classroom, and many boys go on to win national competitions through their involvement with societies (such as debating, for example). The Union Fair, which is hosted every September, offers an opportunity for boys who are new to the College and Senior School to learn about our existing societies and talk to their representatives. A list of societies, with their running times and venues, is posted on the notice board in the Centre Block, as well as in each Form room.

Games Games and Physical Well-being are part of the curriculum for all boys. There are a variety of options and activities available for boys including, for those who are injured, a rehab. option. If boys are unwell and are unable to do games, parents should email the Director of Sport or the Head of PE, copying in Form Tutors, so we can ensure boys are supervised appropriately. It is essential that boys attend House meetings in order to be given the correct information on games locations and any last minute changes.

Saturday Commitments There are no formal lessons on a Saturday but that does not mean that education stops. A full sporting programme is available with inter-school fixtures running on each Saturday throughout the year. Boys are proud to represent the College on Saturdays and this is demonstrated by the number of boys accessing sport and engaging in the community spirit that Saturday sport generates for boys, parents and staff. Should your son be chosen to represent the College on a Saturday, we ask for your cooperation in ensuring that, where possible, the College takes priority. Please do contact the Director of Sport should you wish to discuss individual cases further.

Full details of the College’s sporting programme can be found at www.dulwichsport.org.uk.

14 Dulwich College Music Department

Individual Music Tuition The following instruments are taught: piano, jazz piano, organ, harpsichord, violin, viola, cello, double-bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet. saxophone, trombone, tuba, euphonium, percussion and guitar (classical, electric and bass). Individual singing lessons, Alexander Technique, music production and conducting lessons are also available. Theory lessons may be individual or shared. In the latter case the cost will be pro rata.

The fee for individual tuition on any of the above instruments is £205.30 (from September 2018) for 10 weekly lessons of 30 minutes. Music fees are charged in advance by the visiting music teacher who will send parents a contract and termly invoice.

Individual music lessons are normally given during school hours, with boys missing academic subjects on a rotational basis. Boys must make every effort not to miss the same timetabled lesson more than once in each half of term. Boys in Year 11 and the Sixth Form are not allowed to miss any of their examination subjects. Teachers are under no obligation to make up lessons missed through pupils’ absence.

A whole term’s (or 10 lessons) notice in writing must be given to the Director of Music if a pupil wishes to withdraw from individual tuition, otherwise payment of the fees for the next term will be required.

Music Lesson Application Forms are available from the Music Department Office and can also be downloaded from MyDulwich. These should be completed and returned to the Music Department as soon as possible.

An attendance record card is issued to each pupil and weekly timetables are posted on the music notice boards.

Written progress reports are sent to parents as part of the main academic report. A boy who is not making satisfactory progress may be encouraged to discontinue lessons.

Pupils are encouraged to prepare for the examinations of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music or Trinity College London - the examinations being held towards the end of each term (Trinity in the Michaelmas and Summer Terms only). The College will provide an official accompanist who will arrange a single rehearsal before the exam.

All boys who play a musical instrument are expected to join one of the College orchestras, wind bands or ensembles. Singers are expected to join one or more of the choral ensembles. Opportunities for classical, jazz and pop music are all available.

Although the College has a number of wind and stringed instruments available for hire, it is obviously much to the advantage of the pupil that he should obtain his own instrument as quickly as possible. The period of hiring is normally limited to one year, and parents are required to indemnify the College against damage to or loss of instruments on hire. The hire charge is £50 per term, including the holidays. Parents are strongly advised to include their own musical instruments in the ‘All Risks’ section of their household contents insurance policy. Secure rooms are provided in the Music School for instrument storage and boys should use these at all times.

All enquiries about music lessons should be made to the Music Office: Tel: 020 8299 9258 15 Email: [email protected] Regular Music Activities

Rehearsals are held weekly as follows:

Monday 0800 Jazz Group 1335 Segovia Guitar Ensemble (Senior) 1340 Chamber Orchestra 1600 Symphony Orchestra

Tuesday 0800 Chamber Groups 1340 Madrigal Choir 1350 Barrios Guitar Ensemble 1400 Ninjazz 1600 Chapel Choir

Wednesday 0800 Chamber Groups 0800 Brass Consort 1340 Music Tech Club 1340 Black ‘n’ Blues 1340 Concert Platform 1340 Chamber Groups 1600 Alan Morgan Chamber Orchestra 1600 Symphonic Wind Band

Thursday 0800 Chamber Groups 1340 Chapel Choir 1600 Big Band 1600 Alleynian Blues 1600 Other Big Band 1600 Light Blues

Friday 0800 Concert Band 0800 Percussion Ensemble 1340 Dixieland Band 1340 Music Tech Club

16 Dulwich College Combined Cadet Force

Commanding Officer: Major Oliver Millward [email protected]

The CCF The Combined Cadet Force is a youth organisation supported by the Ministry of Defence; the Captain General is Her Majesty the Queen. The CCF of the United Kingdom is made up of over 250 school Contingents, the vast majority of which are from independent schools. The Dulwich Contingent is one of the oldest in the country.

Our Aims (a) The broad function of a CCF is to provide the framework of a disciplined organisation, through which boys develop qualities of endurance, resourcefulness, self-reliance, leadership, responsibility and a sense of public service.

(b) The specific function of training in the CCF is not only to contribute to the development of the attributes already described but also to assist and encourage boys who have a special interest in a Service career.

Age of Entry Membership of the CCF is optional and boys normally join on entering Year 9. Older entrants are given accelerated training to enable them to catch up with other members of their year group.

Training There is a weekly parade for the whole Contingent after school on Tuesdays during term time. Attendance at this parade is compulsory. There are also opportunities for senior boys to attend special courses organised by the Regular Forces during the holidays and weekends. Much of the training we do involves Army, Navy and RAF cadets working together.

Annual camps, of about one week’s duration, are held for all three Sections during the school holidays. Every cadet wishing to obtain maximum benefit from his membership of the CCF should try to attend as often as possible. Attendance is a necessary qualification for promotion. We always bid for camps to take place in the school holidays.

All cadets have the opportunity to shoot on both a laser trainer and target range during the training year.

Uniform, Equipment All items of uniform, including boots, are provided. There is a uniform charge of £100. and Subscription There are nominal additional charges for camps and courses.

In cases of financial hardship the Contingent may be able to defray some of the cost.

Applications If you wish your son to join the CCF, you are asked to complete the enclosed form in this pack and to return it, as soon as possible, to the Middle School Office.

17 The Royal Air Force Section

The Royal Air Force Section is concerned with Field, Proficiency and General Training but its main focus is Flying. Flying takes place in two-seater ‘Grob Trainer’ aircraft with dual controls. RAF cadets also have the opportunity to go gliding.

Field Training takes the form of fieldcraft weekends at MOD Training areas, and camps at RAF stations during the Easter and Summer holidays.

Proficiency Training in the RAF Proficiency and Advanced Proficiency syllabus is undertaken and tested twice a year.

General Training covers shooting and learning to handle and fire the Cadet rifle. Basic training in the use of map and compass is also given.

Leadership qualities are developed throughout, but especially during the NCO selection process when cadets are taught to take charge of others. Individuals are regularly awarded places on Gliding Courses and RAF Leadership Courses; Flying Scholarships have been awarded in the past.

The Army Section

The Army Section provides cadets with a challenging range of activities and an insight into Army life. During their first year in the Section cadets are instructed in map reading and orienteering, weapon training, drill, shooting and battlecraft. During their second year this training is continued, with the emphasis on battlecraft and self-reliance.

Battlecraft weekends are used for all aspects of the training. In addition, the Section spends one week during the summer holiday at an army camp, where extra facilities are available.

Promising cadets are trained as instructors by a Regular Army Cadet Training Team and, if successful, are made up to NCOs. Many courses are available to NCOs, all of which are designed to develop an individual as a leader. The Army Section makes visits to Army units and, in addition, we are visited by Army Display Teams.

The Royal Naval Section

The Royal Naval Section provides training in leadership and seamanship. This includes navigation, sailing, the role of the Navy and other subjects of naval interest. The Section also provides the usual CCF training in shooting and outdoor survival (including map reading). As far as possible, recruits will undertake all the above activities in the first year. By the end of their first year they should have passed their first test and become Able Seamen. From this point they can rise to leadership of the Section through a variety of courses. Most courses take place in the holidays at a nominal charge.

The RN supports the Section in a number of ways, including regular visits by serving personnel - a Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer visits several times a term to provide back up training, and officers from the affiliated establishment and the Schools Liaison Team make termly visits.

18 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Head of D of E: Mr T McPhilemy Award Scheme The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is a very popular scheme at Dulwich College with about 300 pupils from Years 10 to 13 involved every year. The Award is voluntary and entry must be a participant’s free choice. It is not competitive since individuals are assessed on their own progress, determination and achievement and Awards are within the reach of all. In gaining Awards, young people learn by experience the importance of commitment, enterprise and effort. They discover a great deal about themselves and come to know the enjoyment of working with and for other people. Bronze and Gold Awards are offered at Dulwich College, and each has an increasing degree of commitment. To gain either one of these levels, each young entrant must complete four Sections: Expeditions; Skills; Physical Recreation and Service. For Gold, participants must also complete a Residential Project, away from home for at least five days. Pupils at Dulwich College can start the Bronze Award at the beginning of Year 10 with a view to having completed this by the start of Year 11 at the latest. A choice of Bronze Training Camps are available, either during the October half-term or the Easter holidays. The Assessed Expedition takes place in the Summer term. Pupils can start the Gold Award at the start of Year 12 on the condition that they have finished the Bronze Award. (Direct Entry is also possible). Boys are encouraged to finish their Gold Award by the end of Year 13 although technically they can complete at any point before their 25th birthday. Training for the Gold Award takes place in the October half term and the Assessed Expedition takes place immediately after the end of the summer term. Most boys do their expedition and training (which must be done in the same calendar year) during Year 12. Boys are mentored towards completing their awards by members of staff who are there to support and guide participants as and when needed. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme fosters self-discipline, enterprise and perseverance. Above all, it is fun! For more information about the scheme please contact Mr T McPhilemy. [email protected]

19 25th Camberwell (1st Dulwich College) Scout Group

Group Manager Dr N D Black

History Scouting was introduced to the College in 1929 by the late H V Styler, for many years Head of Mathematics. Leadership has continued to be provided from both within the teaching staff of the College and from Old Alleynians and other volunteer helpers. The Scout section provides activities for boys in Years 6 to 9 and the Explorer Scouts from Year 10 until boys leave the College. Departing boys are encouraged to join the Scout Network which supports the Group.

Aims The aim of the Scout Association is to encourage the mental, physical and spiritual development of its members through an enjoyable and adventurous progressive training programme involving outdoor activities, adventure, teamwork and service to the community.

Meetings & Activities Scout Troop 1 meets on Mondays from 16.15 – 18.15 (Year 6 – Year 10). Scout Troop 2 meets on Fridays from 18.30 – 20.30 (Year 6 – Year 10).

Explorers meet on Tuesdays from 18.30 – 20.30 (Year 10+).

Meetings are held at the Trevor Bailey Sports Ground.

We organise frequent weekend activities which include camping, canoeing, mountainwalking, cycling, caving, rock-climbing and more.

The main Summer Expedition for Explorer Scouts is normally held during July. Dates and venues are published in the New Year.

Entry Places are normally made available to all boys joining the College in older years. Boys are welcome in the College Group regardless of whether they have had previous Scouting experience.

Subscription An annual subscription (currently £95.00) is payable to help cover week to week running expenses and membership fees to the Scout Association for insurance purposes. Details are sent to parents once a Scout has become a member of the group.

Applications If your son wishes to join the College Scout Group, you are asked to complete the form enclosed in this pack, and to return it as soon as possible.

Applications can also be made via email to [email protected]

20 Middle School: General

The College On-line The College Website The College website contains general information about the College and is accessible without a password. It contains news about College life and sporting events as well as contact details, campus plans, Governors, Dulwich College International, Old Alleynians and more.

The College Website: http://www.dulwich.org.uk/

MyDulwich MyDulwich 365 is the College intranet. Boys can find documents and notices about coursework and school activities. There are links to College email, the sports site, academic sites and online questionnaires. Boys are required to log in to access this site using their own individual College login details. These will be supplied to boys when they join.

MyDulwich 365: https://dulwichcollege.sharepoint.com

All boys are issued with an email account on joining the College and this should be checked regularly.

Boys are reminded that the use of College computers and network is governed by an Acceptable Use Policy. Acceptance of this is given every time boys log on. The full policy is available on the College website.

WisePay WisePay is the College’s secure online payment system which will allow parents to make payments for trips and expeditions planned throughout the year. Parents will be sent a password at the start of the school year.

WisePay: https://www.wisepay.co.uk/schools/london/southwark/ DulwichCollege/wisepay.html

Dulwich Post Dulwich Post is the College’s email communications system for parents. Messages are sent by email or text message. Messages may have an attached document or an electronic response form to fill out. Parents have a personal online mailbox where past messages are stored. Parents can access Dulwich Post by logging into the system using a personal password, which will be sent out before the start of the school year.

Dulwich Post: https://post.dulwich.org.uk/login

21 The Commissariat Dulwich College has for your convenience a uniform shop on campus; this is known as the Commissariat. The Commissariat, located adjacent to the new Laboratory, has been operating for over 80 years and for most pupils is part of everyday life at Dulwich College.

The Commissariat is the only shop that sells Dulwich College uniform so an appointment is vital if you are new to the College.

The Commissariat offers expert guidance set by Dulwich College on a full range of uniform, sportswear and equipment, including school/sports bags and footwear as well as stationery. Our aim is to help you by being a convenient, one-stop shop, making acquiring uniform a stress free experience.

To ensure that all parents and pupils (present and new joiners) receive personal attention and appropriate guidance, we run an appointment-only system during the summer months for fittings and purchases. Your son will be assigned a designated assistant who will attend to his requirements. Appointments will begin this year on Monday 16th July through to Friday 24th August 2018. We do not open weekends so it is advised that you book early to get the most suitable time for you and your son.

The most prompt way to arrange your appointment at the Commissariat is to call one of the team on 020 8299 5343. Alternatively, you can email: [email protected].

Opening Hours Term Time, Mon to Fri: 08.15 – 16.15 Half Term: opening hours are confirmed via Dulwich Post Summer Holidays: 09.00 – 15.30 (those who have made appointments will be prioritised)

Mouthguards We sell boil and bite mouth guards in the Commissariat but OPRO do come to the College every year, usually the last week of August, to do a fitting session. You will be informed of this nearer the time but if you have any queries OPRO are contactable by email [email protected] or 01442 430690

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Uniform Uniform Year Price from Offers DC Blazer*** All years £70.00 DC crested Pullover/Slipover*** All years £18.00 Charcoal Grey Trousers elastic Year 7yrs – 13yrs £12.00 waist Charcoal tailored trousers Year 13 + £26.00 BOGOHP DC School Tie 45’’/54’’*** All years £5.00 DC Boarder tie 54’’*** (house All boarders £5.00 specific) White Shirts (2 pack) All years £20.00 BOGOHP Black Socks (5pp) All years £7.00 School shoes, smart/black All years £30.00 DC Hymnal *** All years £15.00 PE, Games and Sports PE Shirt (house colours)*** All years £26.00 PE Shorts*** All years £16.50 White Socks (2pp) All years £4.00 Trainers All years £28.00 Games Shirt*** All years £40.00 Games Shorts*** All years £15.00 House colours socks*** All years £8.50 Squad socks*** All years £8.50 Rugby Boots All years £37.50 DC Tracksuit Top*** All years £40.00 DC Tracksuit Bottoms*** All years £22.00 Speedo Black Jammers All years £15.00 Mouth guards (boil and bite, see All years £8.50 below for more info on mouth guards) DC H-Viz Swim Bag*** Junior school only £10.00 DC H-Viz Book Bag*** Junior school only £12.00 Music Bags Sheet music 10.00 carrier DC Ruck Sack*** All years 30.00 DC Holdall*** All years 30.00 *** Can only be bought in the Commissariat. All items above are stocked in the Commissariat and can be bought there for your convenience.

The Nearly New Shop The Nearly New Shop was started in 1997 – it is a joint project between the Friends of Dulwich College (FDC) and the Commissariat. The shop, located behind the Commissariat, sells second hand items of current College uniform and the funds go to the FDC, to the curriculum and opportunity enhancement projects which we support.

For more information and for opening dates and times, please visit the ‘About’ section of www.dulwich.org.uk website and click on “Friends of Dulwich College”, or email [email protected].

The nearly new shop will be open on the following dates, before the summer break:

Saturday 9 June - 10.00 - 12.30

Tuesday 19 June - 15.15 - 16.15

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Travel Boys should always behave well and dress smartly when travelling to and from the College. Boys who need to may wait in the Lower Hall or the Library until 5.15pm. Boys who travel by train are not allowed to use Sydenham Hill Station, nor take the rear route to and from West Dulwich Station via Acacia Grove.

Coach Services Parents who wish their sons to travel to the College by coach are asked to contact the Foundation Schools Transport Office as soon as possible on 020 8299 9262. On the first day they travel, new boys should check with the Transport Office, situated on the first floor of the Maths extension block next to the Commissariat, where their coach pick-up point is after school.

Pupils’ Bicycles If cycling to or from the College, boys are strongly advised to wear a safety helmet and a reflective outer garment, even when cycling within College grounds. Boys may not cycle for recreational purposes within College grounds. Cycles should have front and rear lights and should also be fitted with a red rear reflector and amber pedal reflectors. He will need to make a note of the frame number of his cycle in case of loss or damage. Cycles should have a robust lock eg a D-lock and should be locked when left unaccompanied on the College grounds. Any theft should be reported to the Facilities Manager, Derrick Copeland – [email protected].

Parents’ Cars Parents who bring their sons to school in the morning or collect them in the afternoon by car may set their sons down or pick them up from the North Gravel, the car parking area closest to the South Circular. They are not allowed to drive their cars further into the College grounds.

Insurance of Parents should note that the Governors cannot accept liability for boys’ personal Personal Property property while at the College. Householders’ personal insurance policies are usually extendable to cover property in a school or ‘second residence’.

Parents are therefore asked to check that their own policy gives adequate cover for whatever possessions their son(s) may have at the College at any time.

Insurance Schemes All pupils are included in a Personal Accident Insurance Scheme which offers cover for permanent disability resulting from an accident. This includes dental injury and emergency dental treatment. In addition, parents can opt- in to a Pupils’ Absence Insurance Scheme (at their own expense) to cover absence through personal illness or injury. Full details of both schemes will be supplied on entry or are available at any time from the Fees Administrator – [email protected].

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School Fees from Tuition Fee: £6,816 per term September 2018 Boarding Fee: £14,227 per term (£13,339 for weekly boarders) including tuition. Fees are payable by Direct Debit in full on the day before the first day of term.

The College will also accept payment by certain Credit/Debit cards in full no later than the day before the first day of each term.

There is a facility available through a third party credit provider, regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, to enable fee payment by monthly direct debit.

The College reserves the right to suspend pupils whose fees are not paid (or for whom no Direct Debit or Credit/Debit card arrangement has been made). The fee for a boy attending the College for any part of a term must be paid for the whole of that term.

School Meals At Dulwich College we aim to provide fresh, healthy, varied, tasty lunch and dinner menus, stimulating an interest in food and nutrition. We know that eating well is important to function at our best during each day and for our well-being throughout life.

Our dining halls serve a good range of healthy food — something for all tastes and needs. Boys have large appetites and we aim to give them choices they enjoy which also satisfy. We are committed to a healthy food culture; all our catering takes place in-house so we know what is on our plates.

Before school, breakfast is available in the Christison Hall from 08.00 - 08.30 providing a Full English or continental option, with freshly cut fruit, porridge, hot beverages, homemade yogurts, cold sliced meats and cheese, and fresh fruit juices. This can be paid for by purchasing tickets from the Commissariat for £3.55 per day.

Lunch Payments Lunch is optional and is provided daily in the Christison Hall from 12.00 midday until 14.15. Our extensive lunchtime menu offers several hot options, with traditional and international dishes, along with a salad bar selection, a choice of hot and cold desserts and an abundance of fresh fruits. The cost of lunch varies from term to term according to the number of school days. Lunch Payments can be made in two ways: • Fee Billing: Once requested via fees this will then be done automatically annually, unless otherwise stated to the fees department. Your request for lunch payment via fees should be done by the end of the previous term. • Web payment: Pay for your lunch online. http://shop.dulwich.org.uk/store/ department/124/LUNCH/ The Commissariat also sells lunch tickets to enable your son to have lunch on an ad hoc basis.

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Games and Physical All available from the Commissariat. Education Equipment for the Michaelmas Term Dulwich College PE shorts and white socks

House shirt

1 pair of white trainers (non marking sole)

Dulwich College games shirt

Dulwich College black games shorts

Games socks (in House colours)

Rugby football boots Swipe Cards for Lunches All boys are issued with a swipe card within the first few weeks of the BlackMichaelmas swimming tr uterm.nks o rThis sho rists used for the purpose of checking eligibility of boys having College lunch. For the initial weeks of term, a temporary pass will be Dulwiissuedch Colle toge all tra boysck su iwhoset lunch has been purchased. If lost, a replacement swipe card costs £5 and can be ordered from the Commissariat. Safety studs for rugby are available from the Commissariat. Please note that these arrangements do not apply to boarders, whose ID cards are preprogrammed. Mouthguards It is College policy for all boys to wear mouthguards for the playing of rugby and hockey.

A Warm Welcome Dear Parents FromT hthee FDC N early New Shop As your boy/s join the student body of Dulwich College, you will automatically become a member of the Friends of Dulwich College, so we The Newantedarly New to S htakeop w athiss st aopportunityrted in 1997 –to it letis a you join tknow proje cwhatt betw theeen FDCthe F rdoesiends and of how Dulwictoh C getolle involved.ge (FODC) and the Commissariat. The shop is located behind the Commissariat and is open at various times approximately three times per month during term time. These times vary between pre-school, after school and one Saturday morning The FDC has two key objectives: to bring the College Community together per month. through a number of social and fundraising events and to benefit current The shoandp se futurells sec oAlleyniansndhand item ands of localcurre ncharities.t College u niform and the funds raised go to FODC. Opening dates and times can be found on the Commissariat pages of the Dulwich CollegeThe web FDCsite, uorganisesnder the ‘C variousollege L isocialfe’ hea deventsing. Fo rthroughout more inform theatio yearn, the including shop has i ts own wethebsit eInternational under the ‘Fr iEveningends of D Cin’ tSeptember,ab on the My Dtheulw Juniorich Par eandnts’ SeniorPortal. School Quiz nights in February and March, boy/s socials and many informal parent get- togethers.

We also run the College Nearly New Shop and two major fundraising events; the Dulwich College Christmas Fair held at the end of the November, and a grand summer event in May. The majority of our fundraising supports projects designed to enhance the curriculum and further the opportunities available for the boys, now and in the future. The FDC supports the Grant System and many other initiatives which enhance the boys’ experience and help provide huge opportunities and benefits for many.

Our activities and events are designed to enable those who want to help out and get involved. We are always looking for volunteers, and there are many different ways you can get involved. You might wish to join the Committee, be a Class Rep or Year Coordinator, be involved in the organisation of events or to just spend a few hours helping out. Every little bit helps! Please join us at the New Parent Middle School Welcome Afternoon on Friday, 31st August 2018, 2:30-4.00pm in the Pavilion Salle, to meet other parents and hear more about FDC.

To find out more, or get in touch, please visit the “College Life” section of the main www.dulwich.org.uk website and click on “Friends of Dulwich College”, or email us at [email protected].

We look forward to getting to know you.

26 Some Questions Frequently Asked by Pupils in the Middle School

1. Am I always expected to attend registration?

Yes. A number of important matters are dealt with at roll call between 8.35 and 8.50. Lateness inconveniences both boys and staff. If you miss roll call you must go directly to the Attendance Officer’s office to sign in. Please note that we monitor attendance and punctuality and that if you are persistently late you will be placed on early report with Mrs Angel, the Deputy Master (Pastoral).

2. Where is the Middle School Office?

The Middle School Office is located on the first floor of the South Block.

3. Am I allowed off the premises during the school day?

No. No Middle School boys should be out of College during the school day. If you have a reason to leave the College grounds at any time, you should visit the Middle School Office to gain permission and sign out.

4. What if I am taken ill during the school day?

If you are taken ill during the school day you should go to the Medical Centre. If you are discharged from the Medical Centre, you should return to lessons immediately. You must not go home or return to your boarding house without the permission of the nurse on duty. Boys with minor ailments should visit the Medical Centre at break. Boys should not contact their parents prior to going to the Medical Centre.

5. What are the Middle School rules on uniform?

All boys are expected to respect the College rules on uniform. These can be found at the back of the calendar. Your appearance should do credit to you and to the College throughout the school day and during your journey to and from the College. Excessively short (very close shaven) and excessively long (below collar length) and tinted or coloured hair are not acceptable. Please note that you must wear black shoes - trainers are never acceptable - and that beards and moustaches are only allowed where there is a well defined religious reason supported by a letter of application from parents. Similarly, you must not wear jewellery, unless you have permission on religious grounds.

6. Are there detentions for Middle School boys?

There is an online system for detentions and commendations and parents will be informed of them by email. For non-disciplinary academic matters a boy will receive a lunchtime detention from 1.40 to 2.20pm on a Wednesday.

PE Detention is held one lunchtime per week from 1.40 to 2.20pm for boys who persistently fail to have the correct kit for Games, or who register as ‘off games’ without a parental note.

For disciplinary matters a boy will be detained on a Friday to either 4.45 or 5.30pm. In the event of a Friday detention, parents will receive notification via Dulwich Post giving the time and reason for the detention. For serious disciplinary matters a boy will serve a Saturday detention from 9am to 12 noon. An email will be sent home by the Head of Year or by the Head of Middle School outlining the procedure.

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7. What are assemblies in the Middle School used for?

Assemblies are important expressions of the College as a community and of spiritual values in their widest sense. They are given by boys, staff and outside speakers, and take place on Mondays at 8.50am, usually in the Great Hall. Please ensure that you arrive in the Great Hall on time and properly dressed. Blazers should be worn.

The Middle School Prizegiving Assembly in September is a particularly valuable opportunity to celebrate and reflect on the events of the previous year, including the various House competitions.

8. What are Form Tutor periods?

Form Tutor periods take place on Mondays during first period. Their use varies from administrative matters to discussion of current events. It is intended that this relatively informal structure will provide opportunities for your personal and academic development. Form Tutor periods also represent an opportunity for you to address your peers about something which particularly interests you.

9. What are the qualifications for entry into the Upper School?

Entry to the Upper School is based on attaining 14 points at GCSE. Points are awarded as follows: Grades 8 and 9 = 3 points Grade 7 = 2 points Grade 6 = 1 point

A* = 3 points A = 2 points B = 1 points

28 OLD BLEW AND THE ORCHARD Dulwich College Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7LD Telephone: 020 8693 3601 Fax: 020 8693 6319 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dulwich.org.uk Registered Charity No 1150064 Company No 8208764