The Lower School 2018-2019

An Introduction Lower School: Staff Contact Details

Head of Lower School Mr S Tanna tannas@dulwich.org.uk

Head of Year 7

Head of Year 7 Mr S C J Middleton [email protected]

Head of Year 8 Mr S J Davies [email protected]

Lower School Secretary Mrs L C Hillgrove [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 31 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 Wilson 8C Mr Kelly 7E Mr Trevill 8E Mr Wood 7L Mrs Arter-Furlong 8L Miss Cooke 7R Miss Barrett 8R Miss Horsfield 7S Mr Sewell 8S Mrs Crossley 7W Miss Goldsack 8W Mrs Kelly

Activities Beyond the Classroom

The House System 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 Table Tennis General Knowledge

Basketball Tennis Recitation

Cricket Water Polo Journalism

Cross country Art Music

Football Chess Poetry

Hockey Debating Patball

Rugby Drama Photography

Swimming Engineering

Through the House competitions, we very much hope that all will enjoy making a full 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: Magic Club, Warhammer, Classics Society, Lower School Science Club, German Club, Engineers’ Club, Table Tennis, Pottery, Minecraft Club, Robotic Club, Taekwondo, Book Clubs, Water Polo, Film Club, Debating Club... the list is endless!

Guidelines for Parents and Boys

The College Code The College is a large community. We urge all its members (pupils, teachers and of Conduct operational staff alike) to make the most out of the opportunities given during 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 is a Church of England Foundation; all boys are expected to play a full role in assemblies and end-of-term Chapel services. We do, of course, welcome boys from all faiths to the College and there are many opportunities for meeting, worship, and discussion to help them develop their spirituality. The College committee currently includes Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, and Buddhist students. The College 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.

Pupil 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 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. Games

Games lessons are timetabled twice weekly as part of the curriculum. The sporting activity changes from term to term in Year 7. In Year 8, additional activities and options are introduced.

For a full list of sports by term, please see below:

Michaelmas Term: Rugby (non-contact option available)

Lent Term: Football (plus Hockey in Year 8)

Summer Term: Cricket (plus Athletics in Year 8)

A wide variety of sporting activities is also available to the boys throughout the year in co-curricular clubs. These include: Athletics, Hockey, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, and Water Polo.

Inter- and intra-school sporting fixtures take place throughout the week, including Saturday mornings. All details are listed on the Sport section of the Dulwich College website.

Games lessons are compulsory for all boys who are physically fit. A boy who is unfit must inform his Form Tutor. Application for total exemption on grounds of ill-health must be accompanied by a medical certificate. Spectacles, if worn during Games lessons, should be made of unbreakable plastic.

Physical Education lessons are timetabled once every two weeks during curriculum time. This programme is designed to develop physical literacy through gymnastic activities, Swimming and Athletics. Boys are regularly assessed in order to track progress and inform individual development.

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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 Although there are no formal lessons on Saturdays, from Years 7 to 13 many of our important inter-school sporting fixtures take place then. The College is justly proud of its outstanding record of sporting achievements. The keenness of the boys in representative team squads is uniformly high and we ask for your co- operation in ensuring that, should your son be chosen to represent the College on a Saturday, he regards this as his first duty. Full details of College matches are always included in the termly Calendar and on the on-line database, so that potential clashes can be spotted early.

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 between 08:35 and 15:45 and kept safely in the lockers provided.

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]

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. The telephone number is 020 8299 9262. Late coaches for boys involved in after school activities run Monday – Thursday at 5:30pm. There is no late coach on a Friday.

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.

We recommend that boys lock their bikes securely with a U-lock and make a note of the frame number in case of loss or damage.

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, 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.

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 must be paid in one of the following ways:

(a) By Direct Debit in full at the beginning of each term or (b) By Direct Debit in three equal monthly instalments during each term or (c) By certain Credit/Debit Cards in full at the beginning of each term.

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.

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].

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. 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.

Lower School activites during the day include Lower School Prizegiving, a wide range of charity fundraising initiatives and House Cricket matches.

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,” experiencing a variety of genres and in a form competition, “Around the World” which promotes further breadth of reading from and about other cultures.

Two further publications have been compiled to develop reading: Books to Enjoy in the Lower School consists of titles reviewed and recommended by members of the Book Clubs; and Prequels, Sequels, Trilogies and Sagas which lists the correct order to read fiction written in a series.

Book Club is open to everyone. The year groups meet separately to talk about new books, make peer recommendations, read and review books on the Carnegie Medal shortlist and enjoy fun activities such as quizzes both here and at other schools.

All boys can take part in the practice sessions for the Kids’ Lit Quiz – an annual international competition about literature for children and young adults. We enter two teams in the regional heats and in recent years have won once, enabling us to compete in the national final, and twice been runners-up.

Boys can become Pupil Librarians, assisting the Library staff by shelving and processing new stock. Pupil Librarians are awarded badges and the very best are presented with ties at Prizegiving.

Our author visits are hugely popular, helping to instill a love of reading. Recent guests have included Sam Hepburn, Matt Dickinson, Paul Dowswell and Alex Scarrow. We celebrate Black History Month and other seasonal events and celebrations with displays, lunchtime speakers, activities and parties.

Founded in 2000, the 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 Guiness and Mrs Liz Rowing. General Information for Parents

The College on-line MyDulwich is the College’s intranet site. It contains important notices and news, photographs and a calendar of daily events. Boys can find information about sporting and academic achievements as well as details about talks and meetings. Revision resources and information about examinations are regularly posted here and there are links to timetables, pupil targets, policies and rules.

All boys are issued with an email account on joining the College; this should be checked regularly. There is a file size limit on the email mailbox; this should be kept under control by regularly deleting old messages from the Inbox and Sent folders.

All of MyDulwich can be accessed from home. Instructions on how to do so can be found at mydulwich.dulwich.org.uk/Pages/MyDulwichatHome.

Many academic departments have online sites. These may include syllabuses and schemes of work, notices, revision materials and learning resources in a range of media.

The Lower School has its own site as part of the Parents’ Portal. This contains information including weekly notices, key documents and deadlines.

The co-curricular life of the College is well catered for online. Sports information, including fixtures and results, is updated regularly. The Music and Drama departments are both well represented. All boys are welcome to contribute to MyDulwich with news or notices – email: [email protected]. For help using any of the online services at the College, contact the Digital Communications Team ([email protected]).

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 they log on. The full policy is available on the College website.

Dulwich Post Dulwich Post is the College text message and email communications service and is the main means of communication with parents. Parents are regularly sent email messages about College matters including Assesments and Reports.

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.

The College Counsellor Janet de Heger, the College Counsellor, is available Monday to Wednesday from 08:00 to 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.

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 £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 Email: [email protected] Regular Musical Activities

Rehearsals are held weekly as follows:

Monday 0800 Jazz Group 1335 Segovia Guitar Ensemble (Senior) 1335 Junior Wind Band 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 1335 Year 3 Choir 1335 Purcell String Orchestra (Junior Strings) 1340 Black ‘n’ Blues 1340 Concert Platform 1340 Chamber Groups 1340 Music Tech Club 13.50 Junior Guitar Ensemble 1600 Alan Morgan Chamber Orchestra 1600 Symphonic Wind Band

Thursday 0800 Chamber Groups 1340 Chapel Choir 1340 Junior Percussion Ensemble 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 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)

Uniform Price list 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. 19

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

House shirt

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Dulwich College games shirt

Dulwich College black games shorts

Games socks (in House colours)

Rugby football boots Black swimming trunks or shorts Dulwich College track suit

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Lent Term 2019 January Thursday 10, 8.15am – 9.30am Saturday 19, 10.00am - 12.30pm Tuesday 29, 3.15pm - 4.15pm February Saturday 9, 10.00am - 12.30pm Tuesday 26, 3.15pm - 4.15pm March Thursday 7, 8.15am - 9.30am Saturday 16, 10.00am - 12.30pm Tuesday 26, 3.15pm - 4.15pm

Summer Term 2019 April Thursday 25, 8.15am - 9.30am May Tuesday 7, 3.15pm - 4.15pm Saturday 18, 10.00am - 12.30pm Thursday 23, 8.15am - 9.30am June Saturday 8, 10am - 12.30pm Tuesday 18, 3.15pm - 4.15pm 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 Mondays from 16:15 - 18:15. (Year 6 - Year 10) Scout Troop 2 Fridays from 18:30 - 20:30. (Year 6 - Year 10)

Explorers 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 Year 7 and above. 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 with this booklet, and to return it as soon as possible.

Applications can also be made via email to [email protected] The Friends of Dulwich College

A welcome from Dear Parents the FDC 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 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, 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. Outline Calendar Dates

Every term you will receive a copy of the full calendar for that term. The calendar is also 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. 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.

Michaelmas term 2018

Induction day for Year 7 Friday 31 August Term begins Monday 3 September Half Term Saturday 20 October - Sunday 4 November Term ends Friday 14 December at 12 noon

Lent term 2019 Term begins Wednesday 9 January Half Term Saturday 9 - Sunday 17 February Term ends Friday 29 March at 12 noon

Summer term 2019 Term begins Wednesday 24 April Half Term Saturday 25 May - Sunday 2 June Term ends Thursday 4 July at 12 noon OLD BLEW AND THE ORCHARD Dulwich College Dulwich Common, London, SE21 7LD Telephone: +44 (0)20 8299 9283 Email: [email protected] Web: www.dulwich.org.uk Registered Charity No 1150064 Company No 8208764