The Lower School 2019 - 2020
An Introduction
Lower School: Staff Contact Details
Head of Lower School Mr S Tanna tannas@dulwich.org.uk
Head of Year 8 Mr S C J Middleton [email protected]
Head of Year 7 Mrs E M Crawford [email protected]
Lower School Secretary Mrs L C Hillgrove [email protected]
Absences [email protected]
Telephone Lower School Office 020 8299 9283 Main College Switchboard 020 8693 3601
Welcome to the Lower School
The Lower School is one of the five schools that make up the College. It is comprised of Years 7 and 8 with approximately 125 boys in each year group. We have our own site at the southern end of the College campus with 12 classrooms, the Lower School Office, the Raymond Chandler Library and an IT suite. These provide a spacious yet secure learning environment in which the boys feel comfortable and can thrive. Year 7 marks the start of secondary school education when 50 or so boys from our Junior School are joined by some 75 new boys. We deliver an intellectually stimulating yet accessible curriculum that sparks endeavour and interest in all the subjects studied. Lessons take place in the Lower School unless they are subjects that require specialist facilities such as Science, Drama, Music, Art, DT and Computing. The boys’ happiness and wellbeing is at the centre of all that we do and the start of Year 7 focuses on helping them settle in and make strong friendships which, in many cases, will last a lifetime. The boys’ main point of contact in the Lower School will be their Form Tutor, who (wherever possible) will remain with the form in both Year 7 and Year 8.
The boys will spend an ‘induction’ day with the Form Tutor and other members of their form on 30 August. This day gives boys a chance to get to know each other and to familiarise themselves with the layout of the Lower School before the formal start of the Michaelmas Term. In the first half of the Michaelmas Term, each Year 7 form will spend a week at our Outdoor Centre in the Brecon Beacons National Park. This trip helps develop self-confidence, perseverance and tenacity in the face of challenges – life skills that are just as important as the academic skills learned in the classroom. The small size of the Lower School creates an intimate atmosphere where boys feel very welcome. There will be, however, some significant changes that take place in the Year 7 classroom. Firstly, boys will be taught a wide range of subjects by a large number of specialist teachers from the Senior School and so will have to adapt to several different teaching styles. Secondly, boys will be given much more responsibility regarding their prep (60 minutes per day) and organisation of their free time. Boys and parents are kept informed of academic progress by assessment grades every half term. These grades are awarded in each subject for both the perceived effort a boy is making (grades 1 to 4) and the level of attainment achieved, based on preps and tests (grades A to E). In addition, there are formal Parents’ Evenings at various points through the year. In terms where there is not a Parents’ Evening, a full report is written. We look forward to welcoming your son to the Lower School in September.
Mr Sameer Tanna Head of Lower School
People in the Lower School
The Form Tutor is responsible for your son’s general welfare, as well as his academic and pastoral progress during his two years in the Lower School. The Form Tutor is the primary source of information and guidance and will get to know each boy very well. Each year group also has a Year Head. Parents with any academic or pastoral concerns are encouraged to contact the Form Tutor and/or the Year Head at any point during their son’s time in the Lower School. Mrs Lisa Hillgrove is the Lower School Secretary and Mr Barry Gower is the Lower School Caretaker. Lower School Form Tutors for 2018-19 are listed below:
Year 7 Year 8
7C Mr Kelly 8C Mr Wilson
7E Mr Brown 8E Mr Trevill
7L Mr Roberts 8L Mrs Arter-Furlong
7R Miss Rutter 8R Mrs Baxter
7S Mrs Crossley 8S Mr Sewell
7W Mrs Kelly 8W Mr Davies
Activities Beyond the Classroom
Day Houses
The College operates a Day House system which develops co-curricular involvement, establishes healthy competition and extends friendships. There are eight Day Houses, all named after eminent figures who were friends and acquaintances of our Founder, Edward Alleyn. A range of competitions takes place throughout the year. The Housemaster sees the boys weekly to help organise events and report back on notable successes and generate a House spirit. Boys thoroughly enjoy the Competitions which help develop their organisation and leadership skills. The Lower School House Cup is awarded at the end of the year. Each House has a captain who is nominated from amongst the Year 8 boys. There are Inter-House competitions in the following areas:
Athletics Rugby Chess Journalism Basketball Swimming Debating Music Cricket Table Tennis Drama Poetry Cross country Tennis Engineering Patball Football Water Polo General Photography Hockey Art Knowledge Recitation
Day Houses Through the House competitions, we very much hope that all will enjoy making a full (Cont’d) contribution to the sporting and cultural life of the Lower School. The Lower School Houses and their colours:
DRAKE Amber GRENVILLE Green/White HOWARD Light blue JONSON Purple MARLOWE Black/White RALEIGH Red/White SIDNEY Red SPENSER Royal blue/White
Activities There is a broad range of activities for all boys to follow during their time in the Lower School. Opportunities in Sport, Music and Drama are offered throughout the year but there are also a number of additional activities run by teachers of other subjects and by Upper School boys. These include: Woodwork, Classics and Comparative Mythology Society, Lower School Science Club, German Club, Engineers’ Club, Table Tennis, Pottery, Fencing Club, Robotics Club, Taekwondo, Book Clubs, Water Polo, Film Club, Debating Club... the list is endless!
Guidelines for Parents and Boys
The College Code of The College is a large community. We urge all its members (pupils, teachers and operational staff alike) to make the most out of the opportunities given during Conduct their time at the College and consequently derive the greatest possible benefit from being here. Our code of conduct is designed to promote harmony and efficient functioning of the College community. We are all expected to:
Be helpful, tolerant and respectful towards everyone in the Dulwich community
Avoid behaviour or comments which could lead to any distress
Behave with courtesy and in a manner which reflects well on us and the College
Make sure that our appearance does credit to us and the College
Be punctual
Respect both the property and environment of the College
Show consistency and common sense in observing the particular rules
Reward and Punishment In the Lower School, a commendation system operates to encourage boys to produce high-quality work and to behave sensibly and with care for others. Teachers award commendations electronically online and these are emailed to parents. The boys value this system greatly and respond accordingly. At the end of each term, a prize is awarded to the boy with the most commendations in each Form. Boys may be placed in detention on Wednesday lunchtime for minor matters of misbehaviour or failure to submit prep on time or to a satisfactory standard. Detention for serious matters of misbehaviour takes place after school on Wednesday; the Year Head will contact parents to discuss any incident which warrants this.
Religion and Spirituality Dulwich College is a Church of England Foundation; all boys are expected to play a full role in assemblies and end-of-term Chapel services. We see this exposure to the Christian tradition as an opportunity for all our community to be conscious of the language of religion, even if individuals might not choose to speak it themselves. We are a community who welcomes boys from all faiths or none and we pride ourselves in our respect for and interest in the beliefs of others in these matters of faith. Across the different religious traditions there are many opportunities for meeting, worship, and discussion to help boys develop their own chosen religious conviction. The College community currently includes Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Buddhist students. The College Chaplain is available to talk about any issues, not just those of a more spiritual flavour, and plays an active role in promoting discussion and thought relating to the questions of meaning and purpose as well as engaging in how our outworking of active compassion might find expression in our local community and beyond. The Chaplain works closely with the College Counsellor and other caring agencies to enhance the pastoral life of the College.
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. The following should be observed: • If a boy is absent from school for medical reasons, his parent/guardian should call the Lower School Office by 8.30am on the morning of the first day of absence and on subsequent days on 020 8299 9283. Alternatively, the Lower School Office can be emailed using a dedicated absence email address: [email protected] The Office will then inform the pupil’s Form Tutor. • 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. The Medical Centre will inform the School Office. • Please make every effort to arrange routine medical and dental appointments outside school hours. If this is not possible, please email the Lower School office at least 24 hours before the appointment. In addition, boys should: (i) advise teachers in advance of absence (ii) sign out in the Lower School Office on departure and sign back in on their return.
Authorised Absence Applications for leave of absence should be addressed to the Head of Lower School, giving at least a week’s notice and prior to booking any travel tickets. If a boy misses a lesson for any reason, please note that it is his responsibility to catch up with the work missed as soon as possible. This includes any assignments set in his absence. To ask permission for a planned absence during school time, please write directly to Mr Tanna, [email protected]
Temporary Absence of Should parents plan to be away from home during term time, they must make Parents 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.
Games
The Games and PE programmes are an important part of the curriculum for pupils in the Lower School. At the centre of our approach is the Games programme. During Year 7 pupils play Rugby (non-contact option available), Football and Cricket. The programme is supported by a wide range of fixtures, providing numerous opportunities for pupils of varying abilities to represent the College. We also provide a ‘rehab’ programme for those recovering from injury. Boys options are taken at the start of each term via an online system and followed up by the form tutor. In addition, pupils have a timetabled PE programme running through the Lower School. This underpins their physical literacy skills, giving them an understanding of how their bodies work, setting physical goals to keep them motivated and improving their knowledge of training methods. There are also further opportunities for pupils to participate in a wide range of sporting activities as part of the co-curricular programme, such as hockey, badminton, cycling and water polo. All those entering into Year 7 are encouraged to get involved. If your son is injured and needs to miss games or PE, please email your son’s Form Tutor and this will be passed to the PE and Games Department.
Contact Details:
Director of Sport: Mr Greenaway [email protected]
Assistant Director of Mr Davies [email protected] Sport:
Sports Administrator: Lesley Groves [email protected]
The School Day
Monday - Friday Registration 08:35 – 08:50
Period 1 08:50 – 09:45
Period 2 09:50 – 10:45
Break 10:45 – 11:15
Period 3 11:20 –12:15
Period 4 12:20 – 13:15
Lunch 13:15 – 14.35
Period 5 14:40 – 15:45
And registration (14:30 start for games)
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.
Mobile Telephones Boys in the Lower School are not permitted to use their mobile phones during the school day. Mobile phones must be switched off when the boys are on School premises and kept safely in the lockers provided.
Medical Care The Dr Richard Penny Medical Centre
The Medical Centre is open from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday term time and Saturdays for sports fixtures. It is staffed by a highly skilled and dedicated health care team supported by the School Medical Officer, Dr Rosemary Leonard.
Primarily, the team provides the triage and treatment of a wide range of minor illness, injuries and accidents and coordinates the immunisation programme. Chronic disease such as anaphylaxis, asthma and diabetes are managed under the direction of Dr Rosemary Leonard, School Medical Officer. Occasionally, secondary care is needed at a hospital, an urgent care centre or GP and the necessary arrangements are made with the parents or guardians.
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 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.
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 asked to complete the Medical Questionnaire and return it promptly. From time to time, the medical staff may need to share information with other College staff, the College doctor and other medical services in order to safeguard your child’s health and wellbeing and to ensure the appropriate medical care and pastoral support is received.
The Medical Centre is always on hand and available to answer any questions or concerns you may have regarding your son’s health and wellbeing. We are very much part of the whole school community and take an active role in the pastoral care of all the boys. If at any time you wish to discuss the health needs of your son, please do contact the medical centre.
Medical Officer, Dr Rosemary Leonard MBE, MA, MB BChir MRCGP
Sister in Charge, Mrs Carmel Baxter-Wilks RGN, RHV, MSc Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Telephone: 020 8299 9269 Email: [email protected] Janet de Heger, the College Counsellor, is available Monday to Wednesday from 08:00 to The College Counsellor 16:00. 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.
Coach Services Parents who wish their sons to travel to the College by coach are asked to apply for a place online https://www.dulwich.org.uk/foundation-schools-coach-service as soon as possible. Their phone number is 020 8299 9262. There are late coaches for boys who have after school activities every day (except Fridays).
Travel Boys should always behave well and dress smartly when travelling to and from school. If in doubt on the first day they travel, new boys should check with the Transport Office, on the ground floor of the Shackleton Building, for the location of the afternoon coach pick up point. Boys who need to may wait in the Lower Hall (in the Centre Block) or the Wodehouse Library until 5:15pm. Boys who travel by train are not allowed to use Sydenham Hill Station, nor to take the rear route to and from West Dulwich Station via Acacia Grove.
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. No recreational cycling is permitted within College grounds. There are over 400 bicycle parking spaces on the College campus. Cycles should have front and rear lights and should also be fitted with a red rear reflector and amber pedal reflectors. Boys should make a note of the frame number of their cycle in case of loss or damage. Cycles should have a robust lock, e.g. a D-lock, and should be locked at all times when left on College grounds. Any theft should be reported to the Facilities Manager.
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 functioning at our best during each day and for our wellbeing throughout life. Our dining halls serve something for all tastes and needs. Boys have large appetites and we aim to give them choices that are both enjoyable and satisfying. We are committed to a healthy food culture; all our catering takes place in-house so we know what is on our plates. For Lower School pupils, lunch is included in the College fees and is provided daily in the Christison Hall. 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, baguettes and an abundance of fresh fruits. Please note that, from Year 9, there is a separate charge for boys who wish to continue to have school lunch. Before school, breakfast is available in the Christison Hall from 08:00 to 08:30 providing a Full English or continental option, with freshly-cut fruit, porridge, hot beverages beverages, homemade yogurts, cold sliced meats and cheese, and fresh fruit juices. This can be paid for by purchasing tickets from the Commissariat for £3.65 per day.
School Fees from Tuition Fee: £7,082 per term Boarding Fee: £14,782 per term (£13,859 for September 2019 weekly boarders) including tuition. Fees are due and are payable in full on the day before the first day of Term. They can be paid in the following ways: a) By Direct Debit in one full instalment on the day before the first day of term b) By certain Credit/Debit Cards in full on the day before the first day of Term. c) 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. The withdrawal of a pupil requires one full term’s notice, given in writing to the Master, or one full term’s fees in lieu.
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 Pupil’s 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 and are available at any time from the Fees Administrator [email protected]
Insurance of Personal Parents should note that the Governors cannot accept liability for boys’ Property personal 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.
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; all staff and boys are expected to attend on that day and to participate in some event or activity. The day ends with a spectacular outdoor concert, with firework display, which takes place on the Front Lawns at 7.45pm, picnics from 6pm.
The Raymond Chandler Library
Named after one of the College’s most famous old boys, the Raymond Chandler Library is central to the academic and cultural life of the Lower School. From your son’s induction on the first day it will play an important part in his career at Dulwich and in his academic and co-curricular endeavours over the next two years.
The Library is key to encouraging and supporting your son’s independent learning and academic achievement. It is well resourced with everything he needs to complete his work including books and magazines and there is access to more than 30 online resources including encyclopaedias, dictionaries and databases of articles across the curriculum. The Librarians will teach your son his research skills in Wellbeing lessons and guide and assist both during lessons and whilst studying independently. The Raymond Chandler Library is home to a variety of different activities to encourage your son to acquire good reading habits and a life-long love of reading. All boys read from the recommended reading list “The Reading Wheel” in Year 7 experiencing a variety of genres. In Year 8 there is a form competition, “Around the World” which promotes further breadth of reading
from and about other cultures.
Our popular Book Clubs are open to all, running separate break time sessions for Years 7 and 8. Activities include reading and sharing personal favourites, and keeping abreast of contemporary fiction including participation in the CILIP Carnegie Children’s Book Award.
We host a variety of interschool events where students meet to share their views and take part in activities such as quizzes, author talks and workshops.
Author visits are a regular feature of College life and in recent times the Chandler Library has welcomed writers Sarah Govett and Nicholas Bowling as well as hosting the London Children’s Writers Collective.
Pupil Librarians, assist the Library staff by shelving and processing new stock. They are awarded badges and the most helpful are presented with ties at Prizegiving.
Founded in 2000, our magazine Dulwich Despatch is produced at least twice a year by staff and boys in the Library. We hope that all boys will contribute and get involved in its production. It is an excellent introduction to the world of journalism; several contributors have gone on to found their own publications when in the Middle and Upper Schools. This year, contributors have also been able to attend a one-day journalism course at a national newspaper.
The Library is a vibrant and lively place where something new is always happening.
The Raymond Chandler Librarians are Ms Kate Mc Guinness and Mrs Liz Rowing.
General Information for Parents
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 is the College intranet. Boys can find documents and notices posted by teachers about coursework, sports events and school activities. Boys are required to log in to access this site using their own individual College login details. These will have been supplied to boys when they join. MyDulwich: http://mydulwich.dulwich.org.uk All boys are issued with an email account on joining the College, and this should be checked regularly. Boys are reminded that use of the 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. 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 is sent out at the start of the school year. Dulwich Post: https://post.dulwich.org.uk/login
The Learning Support The Learning Support Department works with boys throughout the College. It Department consists of five teachers and is located in the Lower School. All boys are screened at the beginning of Year 7, giving an indication of their areas of strength and potential areas of weakness. Following this screening, further testing or 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.
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. For reasons of safety, parents are not allowed to drive their cars further into the College grounds.
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 £207.40 (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. Lessons will continue until notice in writing is given to the Director of Music, as per the contract.
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 Email: [email protected]
Regular Musical Activities
Rehearsals are held weekly as follows:
Monday 0800 Chamber Group 0800 Jazz Group 1340 Music Tech Group (Week A) 1340 Chamber Orchestra 1340 Junior Wind Band 1340 Segovia Guitar Ensemble (Senior) 1600 Symphony Orchestra
Tuesday 0800 Chamber Groups 0800 Ninjazz 1340 Madrigal Choir 1340 Music Tech Club (Week B) 1600 Chapel Choir
Wednesday 0800 Brass Consort 0820 Barrios Guitar Ensemble
1330 Black ‘n’ Blues 1340 Concert Band 1340 Music Tech Club (Week B) 1345 Concert Platform 1600 Alan Morgan Chamber Orchestra 1600 Symphonic Wind Band
Thursday 0800 Chamber Groups 1340 Music Tech Group (Week A) 1340 Chapel Choir 1600 Big Band 1600 Alleynian Blues 1600 Other Big Band 1600 Light Blues
Friday 0800 Chamber Group 0800 Percussion Ensemble 1340 Clarinet Quartet 1340 Bream Guitar Ensemble
The Commissariat
Appointments for new academic year Dulwich College has for your convenience a uniform on campus; this is known as the Commissariat. The Commissariat, located adjacent to Laboratory, has been part of the College for over 90 years and for most pupils is part of everyday life.
The Commissariat offers expert guidance set by the College on the full range of uniform, sportswear and equipment, including school/sports bags and footwear as well as items of stationery. Our aim is to help you by being a convenient, one-stop shop, making buying 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 for uniform fittings, all through the summer break. Your son will be assigned a designated assistant who will attend to his requirements. Appointments will be offered from May but during term time there will be limited slots as we are busy with current boys.
The most efficient way to book an appointment is to call the team on 020 8299 5343 or email : [email protected] Opening Hours
Term Time Monday to Friday 8.15am –4.15pm (Appointments will only be offered at this time at 9.30am – 10.30am and 2.30pm – 3.30pm)
Summer Holidays 10.00am – 4.00pm, but those who have booked appointments in advance will be given priority. (Please note we will close July 8th – July 12th for yearly auditing)
Parents should allow at least one hour for an appointment.
Mouthguards All pupils will require a mouthguard to take part in rugby and hockey. The Commissariat sells boil and bite mouthguards. In addition, Titan will visit the College on Thursday 29 August between 09:00 – 14:30 in the Pavilion Salle to do a fittings for those who wish purchase a dental-fit mouthguard. Full details will be provided by separate letter
Uniform list *** can only be bought in the Commissariat at Dulwich College Uniform Year DC Blazer*** All years DC crested Pullover/Slipover*** All years Charcoal Grey Trousers elastic waist Year 7 & 8 Charcoal tailored trousers Age 13 + DC School Tie 45’’/54’’*** All years DC Boarder tie 54’’*** (house specific) All boarders White Shirts (2 pack) All years Black Socks (5pp) All years School shoes, smart/black All years DC Hymnal *** All years
PE, Games and Sports Year PE Shirt (house colours)*** All years PE Shorts*** All years White Socks (2pp) All years Trainers All years Games Shirt*** All years Games Shorts*** All years House colours socks*** All years Squad socks*** All years Rugby Boots All years DC Tracksuit Top*** All years DC Tracksuit Bottoms*** All years Speedo Black Jammers All years Mouth guards (boil and bite, see below for more info on All years mouth guards)
DC H-Viz Swim Bag*** Junior school only DC H-Viz Book Bag*** Junior school only Music Bags Sheet music carrier DC Ruck Sack*** All years DC Holdall*** All years
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 next to 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 the website (www.dulwich.org.uk) 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 8 June – 09.00 – 13.30 Tuesday 18 June – 15.15 – 16.15
The Friends of Dulwich College
A welcome from the Dear Parents FDC As your son joins the student body of Dulwich College, you will automatically become a member of the Friends of Dulwich College, so we wanted to take this opportunity to let you know what the FDC does and how to get involved. The FDC has two key objectives: to bring the College Community together through a number of social and fundraising events and to benefit current and future Alleynians and local charities. The FDC organises various social events throughout the year including the International Evening in September, the Junior and Senior School Quiz nights in February and March, boys’ socials and many informal parent get-togethers. We also run the College Nearly New Shop. 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 Lower School Coffee Morning on Friday, 30 August 2019, 8:30 -10.00 am 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].
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 9). Scout Troop 2 meets on Fridays from 18.30 – 20.30 (Year 6 – Year 9). 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, mountain walking, 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 £110.00) 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 with this booklet, and to return it as soon as possible. Applications can also be made via email to [email protected]
Important Dates The calendar is available on the College website. Term dates are already published (see below) and are also available on the website. Please make a careful note of these dates so that you will not need to ask for permission for your son to be absent during term time. Michaelmas term 2019
Induction day for Year 7 Friday 30 August
Term begins Monday 2 September
Half Term Saturday 19 October – Sunday 3 November
Term ends Friday 13 December at 12 noon
Lent term 2020
Term begins Wednesday 8 January
Half Term Saturday 15 - Sunday 23 February
Term ends Friday 27 March at 12 noon
Summer term 2020
Term begins Tuesday 21 April
Half Term Saturday 23 May - Sunday 31 May
Founder’s Day Saturday 27 June
Thursday 2 July End of Term at 12 noon