SENIOR SCHOOLPARENT HANDBOOK2018 - 2019

shanghai-pudong.dulwich.org

Our Vision and Purpose

To create the best schools in the world so our students make a positive difference. Our vision and purpose are supported by three clear pillars that govern our decisions and actions.

Strategic pillars

• Studentscomefirst• One College, Many Campuses• Pioneering Spirit

Motto

Our motto, Detur Pons Mundo – ‘Building bridges to the world’ – underpins our clear vision and purpose.

Inspire is celebrated in our crest with the Latin, Exhortando.

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Handbook2018 - 2019

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ContentsWelcome from the Head of College 6

Welcome from the Head of Senior School 7

Senior School Staffing 8

Uniform and Equipment 16

School Routines 22

Curriculum 30

Service Education 36

Additional Support 38

Assessments and Reporting 42

Homework 46

Holistic Opportunities 50

Student Welfare 58

Partnering with Parents 70

Health and Safety 76

Communication 82

College Calendar 2018 - 2019 86

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6 WElCOmE fROm tHE HEAD Of COllEGE

A very warm welcome to Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong.

I do hope that you will find the contents of this Welcome Booklet helpful. It has been designed to answer many of the questions you may have as your child starts his or her education with us. It contains a wealth of useful information about daily school life in the College.

this is a vibrant and exciting school in which to be a student. While the academic progress and achievement of each student is always at the centre of our concerns, we believe that college life should be enjoyed for itself and not just as a preparation for adulthood. We help our students to become independent and courageous thinkers who are prepared to explore, innovate and meet life’s opportunities with creativity. lessons engage students with pace and challenge and are enriched with a wide variety of activities to extend your child’s interests and skills beyond the confines of standard curriculum and examination specifications. the academic curriculum runs alongside an enviable co-curricular programme that provides a wealth of sporting, cultural and adventurous opportunities and interests. As a result, our students are cheerful, balanced and at ease with themselves and each other. they welcome challenge with enthusiasm and interest.

this College is an inclusive and truly international community in which each child is valued in his or her own right. All children in the school are encouraged to develop their talents and realise their potential in the way that best meets their needs and personalities. the wellbeing of every child is at the heart of the school’s philosophy, for while we want them to develop a genuine love of learning, we also want them to be resilient, optimistic, confident and kind people who know how to form and sustain good relationships and make a positive contribution to society. teachers know students very well and visitors often comment on the laughter, good humour and warmth that mark relationships between students and staff.

We want our students to know that people can make a difference, and they are encouraged to see that they also can make their mark on the world. they are encouraged to develop an open mindset in which they can both acknowledge their weaknesses and learn how to overcome them, encountering academic and personal challenges with enthusiasm, ambition and a will to succeed. they learn to inspire, influence and collaborate with others and they learn how to manage conflict. they are helped to develop self-awareness and to understand their impact on others.

the College has a strong reputation for academic success and our expectations of students are high. Whether your son or daughter is with us for several years or just a few, he or she will be very well prepared for the next phase of education.

While we enjoy excellent facilities in a prime location in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world, it is our community - our students, staff and parents - that make this a special place to be. Our parents are tremendously supportive of the College, contributing a huge amount of time and energy to College events.

together we welcome you to Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong for the academic year 2018-19.

Ms. Caroline TaylorHead of College

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7WElCOmE fROm tHE HEAD Of SEnIOR SCHOOl

Welcome - not only from myself, but also on behalf of our committed teachers, helpful support colleagues, and dedicated friends of DCS; who together put so much time and effort into making our Senior School the caring and purposeful learning community that it is.

Quite simply, we want the best for your son or daughter, as you do: academically and also with regard to how they will develop and grow as a person during their time with us. this is a rapidly changing world and DCS’ philosophy, values, and daily practice are all sincerely intended to guide our students to be the best of themselves, ready to lead and to serve in their future lives with confidence, compassion, and conscience.

In our first year here in Shanghai, my family and I are very much looking forward to meeting as many of you as possible, whether you are thinking of joining us or whether you have already made that decision - please do come and introduce yourselves! And if you have any questions or concerns about your son or daughter’s experience with us in our Senior School, no matter how small, please do not hesitate to contact my colleagues, or myself if appropriate, directly, and we shall do our utmost to help.

I hope that you find the information on the following pages useful.

With kindest regards,

Mr. Craig JenkinsonHead of Senior School

Senior School Staffing

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9SEnIOR SCHOOl lEADERSHIP tEAm

Head of Senior School

mr. Craig JenkinsonEmail: craig.jenkinson@dulwich-shanghai.cntelephone: 021 3896 1200 ext 1266

Deputy Head of Senior School – Pastoral

mr. neil CrosslandEmail: neil.crossland@dulwich-shanghai.cntelephone: 021 3896 1200 ext 1315

Deputy Head of Senior School – Academic

ms. Alison DerbyshireEmail: alison.derbyshire@dulwich-shanghai.cntelephone: 021 3896 1200 ext 1375

SEnIOR SCHOOl fORm tUtORS

to contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn

Tutor Group Form Tutor Tutor Group Form Tutor

Head of Year 7 Mr. Thomas Coldwell Head of Year 8 Mr. Chris Smith

Year 7AB ms. Anna Berg Year 8Af ms. Ashley fan

Year 7lO ms. louise Orr Year 8CR ms. Chloe Robson

Year 7mG ms. marta Garcia Dorantes Year 8KB ms. Katie Deacon-Boyd

Year 7AG mr. Anthony Gillett Year 8CB mr. Carwyn Ball

Year 7fH ms. faye Hardy Year 8DJ ms. Deborah Jenkinson

Head of Year 9 Ms. Olivia Klineberg Head of Year 10 Mr. Robert Hey

Year 9ml ms. marta lobo-Perez Year 10Sm mr. Shane maika

Year 9PW mr. Phil Whitaker Year 10SY ms. Shining Yang

Year 9Km ms. Kimberley murray Year 10JP mr. Joshua Peake

Year 9RC ms. Ruth Collings Year 10KJ ms. Kate Jackson

Year 9BH mr. Bryn Hughes Year 10CS ms. Celia Shephard

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10 Tutor Group Form Tutor Tutor Group Form Tutor

Head of Year 11 Ms. Linzi Dunsmore Head of Year 12 Mr. Paul Staveley

Year 11lY ms. lei Yang Year 12fC ms. fiona Charnley

Year 11GP Dr. Graham Pyper Year 12nB ms. nicola Ball

Year 11Pf ms. Petra fairweather Year 12tA Dr. travis Anderson

Year 11JW ms. Jennifer Wilson Year 12mm mr. matthew mcGee

Year 11DK mr. David Knowles Year 12AD Dr. Alice Dutton

Tutor Group Form Tutor

Head of Year 13 Mr. William Hutchings

Year 13Jn ms. Jeanne-mari neefs

Year 13DK ms. Donna Kane

Year 13lt ms. laura thomson

Year 13BO mr. Barry Orr

Year 13tP mr. thomas Peel

SEnIOR SCHOOl ADmInIStRAtIvE StAff

to contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn or telephone 3896 1200 and use the extension numbers below.

Name Area of Responsibility Extension Number

ms. Ronnie Xiang Senior School Office manager 1213

ms. Krista Kim Academic Admin Assistant to Head of Senior School 1341

ms. Susan lin Senior School Administrative Assistant 1267

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11SEnIOR SCHOOl DEPARtmEnt COntACtS

to contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn

Creativity, Action, Service (CAS)

ms. Jeanne-mari neefs CAS Coordinator

Computer Science

mr. Phil Whitaker Head of Computer Science

ms. faye Hardy teacher of Computer Science

Drama Department

ms. Caroline farmer Head of Drama

ms. Helen Bamford teacher of Drama

mr. thomas Peel teacher of Drama

EAL Teachers

ms. Kate Jackson Head of English as an Additional language (EAl)

ms. Petra fairweather teacher of EAl and Economics, Examinations’ Coordinator

ms. Deborah Jenkinson teacher of EAl and modern foreign languages

Economics and Business Studies Department

ms. fiona Charnley Head of Business and Economics

mr. matthew mcGee teacher of Economics

mr. Shane maika teacher of Business Studies and DICE

ms. Petra fairweather teacher of Economics and EAl

ms. Alison Derbyshire teacher of DICE, History and Deputy Head - Academic

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12 English Department

ms. Sarah Staveley Head of English

ms. Angelique Gougeon Assistant Head of English and EE Coordinator

ms. nicola Ball teacher of English

mr. thomas Peel teacher of English

mr. Paul Staveley teacher of English and Head of Year 12

ms. Jennifer Wilson teacher of English

ms. Celia Shephard teacher of English

ms. Olivia Bugden teacher of English and Assistant Head (Enrichment and Wellbeing)

Film Department

mr. Anthony Reich Head of film and Whole College Service Coordinator

Geography Department

mr. Anthony Gillett Head of Geography

mr. Joshua Peake teacher of Geography

ms. Anna Berg teacher of Geography, SEED, Global Perspectives and Senior School Service Coordinator

History Department

mr. Jonathan Boyd Head of History

mr. Dale Hutchison teacher of History, Global Perspectives, tOK Coordinator

mr. William Hutchings teacher of History, mUn Coordinator and Head of Year 13

ms. Alison Derbyshire teacher of History, DICE, Deputy Head - Academic

Learning Support Department

ms. Suzanne Edwards Senior School learning Support Coordinator

Library

ms. lauren Bull librarian

ms. Cynthia lu library Assistant

ms. molly Ye library Assistant

Mandarin Department

ms. Shining Yang Head of mandarin

ms. lei Yang Assistant Head of mandarin

ms. Ashley fan teacher of mandarin

ms. Rena Yue teacher of mandarin

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13ms. Daisy Zhang teacher of mandarin

ms. Daphney Shi teacher of mandarin

ms. Ge Song teacher of mandarin

ms. Julie Wang teacher of mandarin

Mathematics Department

ms. lynda Evans Head of mathematics

mr. Barry Orr Assistant Head of mathematics

ms. louise Orr teacher of mathematics

mr. Carwyn Ball teacher of mathematics and IA Co-ordinator

mr. James mao teacher of mathematics and IBDP Coordinator

mr. matthew Harris teacher of mathematics and Assistant Head (Data & tracking)

ms. Jeanne-mari neefs teacher of mathematics and CAS Coordinator

mr. David Knowles teacher of mathematics

Music Department

mr. Robert Richardson Director of music

ms. Ruth Collings Head of Senior School music

mr. Christopher Smith teacher of music and Head of Year 8

mr. timothy Parker teacher of music

ms. Junling Yang Administrative Assistant for music Department

Modern Foreign Language (MFL) Department

ms. marta lobo-Perez Head of mfl, teacher of theory of Knowledge

ms. marta Garcia Dorantes teacher of Spanish and french

ms. Donna Kane teacher of Spanish, french and theory Of Knowledge

mr. Dominique Jordan teacher of German

ms. Deborah Jenkinson teacher of German, french and EAl

Physical Education Department

mr. Jamie Gerrard Director of Sport

ms. fiona Anderson Deputy Director of Sport

mr. Allan Kerr teacher of PE

ms. Helen mathews Head of Senior School PE, teacher of PE and Head of netball

mr. neil Crossland teacher of PE and Deputy Head (Pastoral)

ms. Ellenie Coughlan teacher of PE and Head of Basketball

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14 mr. Caesar lu PE Assistant

ms. Jane fan PE Assistant

Psychology Department

Dr. michael Stewart Head of Psychology and teacher of toK

Science Department

mr. nico van De Casteele Head of Science, Chemistry and KS3 Science

mr. Robert Hey teacher of Biology and Head of Year 10

ms. Olivia Klineberg teacher of Biology and Head of Year 9

Dr. Alice Dutton teacher of Biology, II Coordinator, Sustainability Coordinator

ms. Chloe Robson Head of ESS, teacher of ESS and Chemistry

mr. thomas Coldwell teacher of Chemistry and Head of Year 7

ms. linzi Dunsmore teacher of Chemistry and Head of Year 11

ms. Stephanie Rhodes Head of Biology

mr. Bryn Hughes Head of Physics

Dr. Graham Pyper teacher of Physics

Dr. travis Anderson teacher of Physics

ms. Allie li Science technician

mr. David Dou Science technician

ms. Wang Jing Science Assistant

Theory of Knowledge (ToK) Department

mr. Dale Hutchison teacher of History, Global Perspectives and toK Coordinator

Dr. michael Stewart teacher of toK and Head of Psychology

ms. marta lobo-Perez teacher of toK and Head of mfl

ms. Donna Kane teacher of toK, french and Spanish

University Guidance Counselling Department

ms. Kathleen Schultz Director of Careers and University Guidance Counselling

ms. Kyndra Douglass Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

ms. Sonali Hutchison Careers and University Guidance Counsellor

ms. Julia Ju University Guidance Administration Assistant

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15Visual Arts and Graphic Design Department

ms. laura thomson Head of visual Arts and Graphic Design

ms. Katie Deacon-Boyd teacher of Art and Graphic Design

ms. Kimberley murray teacher of Art and Graphic Design

ms. Joyce Huang Art Assistant

COllEGE COntACtS

to contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn or telephone 3896 1200 and use the extension numbers below.

Name Area of Responsibility Extension Number

ms. lorna Wilson Business Administration 1211

mr. Steven Anderson College It Systems 1333

mr. Jamie Gerrard College Sport 1352

ms. flora Gu Bus Service 1350

mr. vincent Chen Security & Safeguarding 1218

Uniform and

Equipment

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17UnIfORm

the College seeks to ensure the highest standards from our students. the correct wearing of the uniform is one tangible example of students who have pride in themselves and, by extension, pride in their school. to this end, all students are expected to wear the correct uniform in the correct manner on all occasions. moreover, this uniform should be clean and in a well-maintained state.

for any uniform enquiries, please email uniformshop@dulwich-shanghai.cn

Senior School (Years 7 to 11)Year 7 to 11 students all wear the College uniform:

Boys Girls

Summer:

Grey shorts or trousers

White College shirt

Boys College tie

navy jumper if needed

Grey socks that cover the ankle

Black leather school shoes

College Blazer for formal occasions

Summer:

College Kilt or trousers

White College blouse

Girls College tie

navy cotton cardigan if needed

Knee-length grey socks (optional)

Black leather school shoes

College Blazer for formal occasions

tartan Skort (optional)

Winter:

Grey trousers

White College shirt

Boys College tie

navy jumper

Grey socks that cover the ankle

Black leather school shoes

College Blazer (mandatory)

Winter:

College Kilt or Grey trousers

White College blouse

Girls College tie

navy merino wool cardigan

Grey or black tights or knee-length grey socks

Black leather school shoes

College Blazer (mandatory)

tartan Skort (optional)

Boys and Girls PE Uniform

House t-shirt

House Shorts

Sport socks

trainers

Optional – School tracksuit or Hoodie

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18 IB Dress Code

Year 12 and 13 Student Dress Code Students in Year 12 and 13 are not required to wear the College uniform, but they are expected to adhere to the IB Dress Code. All Senior Studies students are expected to set an example to the rest of the College through their high standards of dress and presentation.

IB Boys Dress Code• long or short-sleeved, button-up business shirt in any colour. Prints allowed:

stripes, checks or patterns

• Plain tailored black, navy blue or grey trousers (or tailored Chinos - business style)

• Plain tailored jacket to match the trousers (optional for Summer dress code)

• formal black or brown leather footwear

• Dark formal socks

• Own choice of tie (the shirt top button must be done up)

Optional

• Plain v-neck or round neck pullover or plain cardigan in any block colour

IB Girls Dress Code• long or short-sleeved or sleeveless (no thin straps) business tops in any

colour. Prints allowed: stripes, checks or patterns

• Plain full-length tailored trousers or plain skirt/business dress (in a length that should not invite comment), in black, navy blue or grey

• Plain tailored jacket to match the trousers, skirt or business dress (optional for Summer dress code)

• formal black or brown leather footwear

• tights if worn, should be plain black or flesh-coloured

Optional

• Plain v-neck or round neck pullover or plain cardigan in any block colour (no casual styles)

Formal Uniform for All IB Years Students• Plain black tailored jacket to match the skirt or trousers

• Plain white button-up business shirt

• Black polishable shoes

• School tie

Boys and Girls PE Uniform• House t-shirt

• House Shorts

• Sport socks

• trainers

Optional

• School tracksuit or Hoodie

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19GEnERAl APPEARAnCE

Students should be neatly groomed and conscious of hygiene.

Hair should be of natural colour and should not invite comment. long hair must be worn neatly off the face.

Boys must be clean-shaven on all occasions. Hair length for boys should be collar length at most, neat and tidy.

Jewellery: Earrings should be discreet and not invite comment. no body piercings should be visible.

no nail varnish should be worn by students in Years 7-11, for IB students it should be discreet and not invite comment. Any make-up worn should be discreet in nature and not invite comment.

Outside coats including school hoodies, hats and scarves can be worn to or from school but not inside the building. Coats should be stored in lockers.

Students arriving at school inappropriately dressed will be asked to change into school uniform (a spare uniform is kept on site for emergencies of this nature) or sent home.

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20 WHAt SHOUlD StUDEntS BRInG tO SCHOOl?

Basic equipment is listed below, although individual subjects might require other materials.

General

Blue, black and red pens Pencils

Pencil sharpener Eraser

Ruler Coloured pencils

Glue stick Scissors – blunt nose

Pencil case lined paper

Mathematics• Calculator – Casio fx-82ES (As this model can be difficult to buy in Shanghai,

calculators can be ordered in advance through the mathematics Department)

• Protractor

• Compass

SECURItY

Staff and students are expected to respect the property of the College and of others, and to take all reasonable measures to safeguard this property and their own personal items they bring to school. the College cannot accept responsibility for personal items brought into the College. Individuals have responsibility for their own belongings. the College provides a safety deposit storage facility to assist in safeguarding personal property.

Each student will be assigned a locker and lock where they can keep their belongings during the school day. Using these facilities keeps corridors free of trip hazards and keeps possessions safe. If a student loses their lock or key they will be expected to purchase an appropriate replacement. It is expected that each student use their locker and lock appropriately, keeping their locker neat and tidy and making sure their belongings are secure at all times. mobile phones are not to be used during the school day and should be stored safely, along with other valuable items such as laptops, iPods, calculators, PE kit, etc.

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21tECHnOlOGY

technology is changing the nature of knowledge, the boundaries of collaboration, and the direction of information flow. As a College, we are committed to finding ways to take advantage of the tools that are available now and will become available so that our students can best equip themselves for the challenges of tomorrow.

Students entering Senior School in 2018 will probably enter the job market in 2028 and beyond. Even a cursory consideration of advances in technology in the last ten years suggests that we are unlikely to be able to predict how technology will shape our lives by 2027. What has become apparent, however, is that the skills needed to succeed in the 21st Century are somewhat different from those that many parents acquired through their schooling in the late 20th Century.

We believe that a 1:1 laptop environment will best prepare our students for the challenges of living and working in the 21st Century. On entry to the Senior School, students are required to have a laptop, which they can purchase along with a recommended software bundle from the school provider. the procedures for doing this are detailed via a link on our website homepage shanghai-pudong.dulwich.org.

mobile phones should not be seen or heard in school hours unless the teacher has given special permission to use them.

School Routines

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23fORmAt Of tHE DAY

the school day begins at 8.15am, with registration taking place in tutor rooms. Registration finishes at 8.30am at which time students are to make their way to their first class. All students are required to attend all classes throughout the course of the day and to arrive promptly with all required materials.

8.15am – 8.30am: Registration

8.30am – 9.25am: Period 1

9.25am – 10.20am: Period 2

10.20am – 10.50am: Break

10.50am – 11.45am: Period 3

11.45am – 12.40pm: Period 4

12.40pm – 1.40pm: lunch

1.40pm – 2.35pm: Period 5

2.35pm – 3.30pm: Period 6

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24 CAtERInG SERvICES

the catering provider at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is Chartwells. this is a world leading brand and a part of the Compass Group. the Compass Group operates in around 50 countries, combining global capability, local market knowledge, sector expertise and individual client service as well as delivering consistently high standards to customers. Chartwells focuses on offering an attentive, quality, innovative and consistent service combined with the highest hygiene operation standards.

the menu selection involves a flexible combination of local and imported food products with the main goal being to satisfy customer preferences and needs. Seasonal products are used on a regular basis to ensure attractiveness and a varied selection. the menu is designed by a team of people who are based at the college and is created using information about customer preferences and expectations. the company’s nutritionist reviews all menus to ensure that the proper nutritional balance is offered. finally, the menu is passed to the school for review and approval. the Chartwells team works closely with the School’s nutrition Committee to ensure that feedback and requests from students, parents, and administration are addressed promptly.

the canteen menu offers a rich selection of local and international cuisines on a rotational basis and includes a variety of food promotions. Customers are able to experience authentic dishes from all over the globe. the service lines include Western and Asian meals such as: pizza & grill counters, an extensive salad and sandwich bar, drinks and dessert stations.

HygieneChartwells follow the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) standards for hygiene procedures. this is a set of standards that ensures a high level of food safety by strictly controlling everything involved in the food preparation process.

licensed suppliers are only selected if they conform to the company’s quality, hygiene and price requirements. All vendors are required to define precisely the quality level and specification of their products. All Chartwells associates are trained to maintain high standards of personal hygiene, behaviour and knowledge of operations.

Chartwells utilizes several control points that are quite unique in the industry. All food sourced by purchasing has to be validated by a quality assurance department before it can be put into the system. for items like meat or vegetables regular spot checks including product testing are part of the process. the chefs can only order from one system and therefore can only order items that are approved. moreover, Chartwells also has its own distribution centre in Shanghai where all suppliers deliver. Specialized trucks then deliver to each client’s location. this ensures an additional level of safety and control as items are inspected at the distribution centre regularly. finally, when items are delivered on site, our chefs also check what has been delivered. this supply chain model strengthens traditionally weak links in China, such as a cold/frozen chain, distribution fragmentation and poor transparency at delivery points.

Daily samples of all foods are collected to ensure traceability and transparency for customers. Raw material and cooked food are separated from each other and are placed away from walls and floors. top brand detergents such as Johnson Diversey are used to keep facilities and equipment clean and Chartwells’ associates always wear hats, masks and gloves to avoid cross contamination.

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25In order to ensuring food safety, specific requirements for food storage and serving are also in place. for example, the temperature of coolers are set to between 0~6°C and freezers are set lower than -18°C. When served, the temperature of hot dishes is no lower than 65°C and cold dishes are served between 0~10°C. Coolers and freezers are also checked daily and temperatures are logged to ensure they are functioning correctly.

not only does Chartwells fully comply with the Chinese fDA but the company also has an internal department that performs random inspections on a regular basis as well as a third part consulting company who reviews hygiene routines. Any feedback or suggestions are passed to local units who promptly hold staff training meetings to improve services. Besides this, suppliers are inspected by Chartwells’ Quality Assurance Department regularly.

Cooking MethodChartwells is known among international schools for its’ healthy food. the company does not use mSG, artificial flavours, colours or peanut oil and prefers healthy cooking methods e.g. limiting deep fried dishes. the offered menus focus on a balance of carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and liquids. Both canteens are also nut free areas. for additional dietary requirements, please feel free to contact the Chartwells manager or head chef onsite directly.

Catering Payment SystemCredit can be added to students’ lunch accounts every weekday between 8.00am and 4.00pm in the Senior School Canteen. Online loading is also available via the following link: http://112.65.161.126:8081/logOnquery.aspx?storeno=21487DulwichSH. for further assistance, please feel free to contact the Chartwells on-site team members in person or via email at dulwich.sh@compass-group.com.cn.

StUDEntS lEAvInG BEfORE tHE EnD Of tHE SCHOOl DAY

no student will be allowed to leave College premises during the school day (including CCAs) unless they follow the correct sign-out procedure and have a relevant signed gate pass. Parents must contact the Head of Year in advance and the students must collect a pink gate pass from their Head of Year and have it stamped at reception before leaving the school grounds. the Guards will be instructed to turn back any student who does not have the required permission slip.

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SCHOOl BUSES

We offer a round bus service for Pudong and Puxi. Bus refunds for all students withdrawing from the College are calculated in the same manner as tuition fee refunds for withdrawing students. Bus refunds for students who need to change their bus arrangements during the school year are be handled individually.

All bussing arrangements should be made through the Bussing Department via Operations located in the Senior School building. Please contact DCS-BusService@dulwich-shanghai.cn. Unfortunately, services may not be available to distant locations and a bus stop cannot be created for fewer than five students.

If your child travels on the school bus, you will receive a copy of the Bus Regulations however to ensure an effective services for all bus users, we ask parents to be aware of the following:

• Children should arrive in plenty of time to catch the bus. If the bus has to wait, this can lengthen the journey for all students

• for safety reasons, seat belts should be worn correctly throughout every bus journey

• Unfortunately, food cannot be eaten on the buses

• Please ensure that your child is collected promptly from their assigned bus stop – everyone is keen to get home after a busy day at school

We also ask that you talk to your child/children about being polite to the bus monitor and driver. Students should also be reminded that seemingly harmless ‘playing’ or ‘teasing’ on the bus can be extremely upsetting and is a form of bullying behaviour. Bad language is also strictly forbidden.

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27Riding the school bus is a privilege and not a right – any student who continuously misbehaves may be removed from the bus service for their own safety as well as for the safety of others.

tRAffIC ARRAnGEmEntS

the areas directly outside the College gates are very busy during drop-off and pick- up times. On the advice of the Jin Qiao traffic police, the College operates a drop- off/pick-up routine.

In order to create a safe drop-off/pick-up environment for the students outside the College gates, parents are requested to support the College by telling their driver to strictly adhere to the government traffic regulations and listen to instructions given by school staff and school security guards.

Parents are asked to drop off and pick up students in the drop off/pick up area and leave straight away. Cars must not double or triple park when dropping off or picking up students on lan An Road or drive/park against the flow of traffic. Additionally, cars must not make a U-turn on lan An Road or park in the drop off/pick up area or on the zebra crossing.

Guards are stationed outside the gates of the main campus in order to assist with drop-off/pick-up. there is a coned-off section of approximately four car lengths directly in front of the main College gates for drop-off/pick-up only. Parents should be aware that there is a fee to park in the parking areas outside of the College and the policing of this is strictly controlled, which is outside of the College control. Double parking is never allowed as it hinders the flow of traffic. the guards can only assist with traffic control and require the cooperation of parents/drivers in following their directions.

Parents are encouraged to share this information with drivers or other relevant personnel.

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Lanan Rd Has No Parking On This Side At Any Time蓝桉路靠学校大门这边严禁停车

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Bikes on Campus

to ensure the safety of our students, all members of the DCSDP community are asked to follow the procedures below related to bikes on the College site.

If you are riding a bicycle, you can enter the campus via Gate 1 or Gate 5, however, please dismount and push your bike to the bike shed. the guards will create a coned walkway between Gate 1 and Gate 5 (please see below), as buses will also park along the drive.

If you are travelling to school on an e-bike, please enter the campus through Gate 1 only (Gate next to the Sports Centre and bike shed). Unfortunately, e-bike riders aren’t allowed access to the College site through Gate 5.

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RugbyField

Senior SchoolJunior SchoolMingYue

Road

Du Ying Avenue

Gate 1Gate 2Gate 3

Gate 4Gate 5

Lan An Road

BiYun

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29BICYClES

It is important that parents are aware of the regulations regarding bicycles in Shanghai. from the College perspective, the priority is to ensure that students are kept safe and, to this end, it is encouraged that parents insist their children wear safety helmets whenever they ride their bicycles. the College is aware of how dangerous roads in Shanghai can be, and regularly receives reports of accidents, many involving fatalities of cyclists.

mOtORISED BICYClES

Only students who are in Years 12 and 13 are allowed to ride e-bikes to school and park them on College grounds. Students are not allowed to bring petrol-driven bikes on to the campus. Students must wear a helmet when riding an e-bike to and from school.

EntERInG tHE COllEGE GROUnDS

to enter the College grounds, all parents and visitors are required to wear their ID. Parents wear the ID they have been issued by school and visitors must sign in and collect an ID from one of the guards. for Safeguarding purposes, the ID must be visible whilst on school premises. this is applicable to all three schools.

Curriculum

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31CURRICUlUm

the following statements are under-pinned by the College’s Philosophy and Objectives:

• the curriculum is up-to-date, broad and balanced, reflecting the international context of the school.

• the curriculum ensures the development of the skills required for study and for life, promotes sound values, and aims to make learning a relevant, authentic and engaging experience. Continuity of skills, content and assessment is maintained throughout. In preparation for higher education, the degree of independence in learning and flexibility in approach are increased as students move through the school.

• the curriculum is designed to meet individual needs, ensuring equality of opportunity for all and promoting high expectations, thereby enabling students to develop to the best of their ability.

• the Wellbeing Education lessons and pastoral care programmes link students, parents, and the school in partnership.

the curriculum is divided into three sections:

Years 7 to 9 the national Curriculum for England, adapted to our international context

Years 10 and 11 I/GCSE and School Designed courses

Years 12 and 13 IB Diploma Programme

the I/GCSE and IB Diploma Options Guides are updated every year.

YEAR 7 tO YEAR 9

the curriculum in Years 7 to 9 is based on the national Curriculum for England. However, all subjects seek to embrace the international nature of the students and the geographical setting of the College, and consequently appropriate adaptations to the curriculum are made.

the table below indicates the exact weightings for each subject within the course of a week. the Senior School operates on a ten-day cycle with six periods per day. Each lesson is fifty five minutes in length.

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32 Subject Periods per fortnightly cycle (6 period day)

Year 7 Year 8 Year 9

English 7 7 8

Sheltered English (only for selected students, instead of English as a first language)

7 7 8

mathematics 7 7 7

Science 7 7 7

mandarin 7 7 7

Spanish or french 5 5 5

EAl (only for selected students, instead of french or Spanish)

5 5 5

Geography 4 4 4

History 4 4 4

Art and Graphic Design (and film In Year 7) 4 4 4

music 3 3 3

Drama 3 3 3

Computer Science 2 2 2

Physical Education 4 4 4

Wellbeing Education 2 2 2

Social Responsibilty learning 1 1 0

Total 60 60 60

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33IGCSE/GCSE: YEAR 10 AnD YEAR 11

Students will primarily be studying IGCSE courses, although a few departments have chosen to follow a GCSE programme or a programme designed by the school instead.

the subjects offered at Dulwich College in Year 10 for 2018/19 are categorised under the following headings:

Group 1 Group 2 Languages

Group 3 Humanities

Group 4 Science

Group 5 Mathematics

Group 6 Creative Arts

English language & literature

English as a Second language*

First Language:

Chinese

German (Y10 only)

Second Language:

french

mandarin

Spanish

Chinese literature

DICE

Economics

Geography

Global

Perspectives

History

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Computer Science

mathematics Art & Design

Graphic Design

Drama

music

Physical Education

Full details of these courses are available in the College I/GCSE Booklet.

notes:

Students whose proficiency in English is still developing may be directed by the Deputy Head Academic to complete the IGCSE English as a Second language course instead of the IGCSE first language English literature and English language courses, to enable them to focus on improving their English proficiency.

Students taking first language Chinese are advised to take Chinese literature as an elective. this course will provide students intending to study Chinese A in the IB Diploma Programme with the necessary skills in literary analysis. note: mandarin B in the IB Diploma Programme is not a suitable pathway for first language Chinese students.

Students will undertake the following:

• An English programme as determined by the school based on the students level of English

• A language

• A Humanities

• the three Sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics

• mathematics

• two Creative Arts or Electives

• Wellbeing Education

• University and Cross Curricular Programme

• Physical Education

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34 IBDP: YEAR 12 AnD YEAR 13

the IB Diploma Programme is designed as an academically challenging and balanced examination based programme of education with final examinations, that prepare students, normally aged 16 to 19, for success at university and life beyond. the programme is taught over two years and has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.

the majority of students entering into Year 12 will begin the full IB Diploma Programme. Some students may find that the full IB Diploma Programme is too challenging for them and/or not ideally suited to their college or university aspirations. In these specific situations, the College will direct the student to follow an individualised set of Diploma Programme courses, designed to best meet their needs and abilities. the College will identify students who may need to follow such a route and meetings will be set up with the individual students and their parents to discuss the options available.

Students in the IB Diploma Programme are required to study six subjects, one from each Group. three of these subjects must be studied at the Higher level and three at the Standard level.

the table below shows the subjects that can be studied in each of the academic groups, providing each student with their own personalised IB Diploma Programme. In addition to six subjects, students are required to fulfil the requirements of the core components (see below) of tOK, EE and CAS to gain full certification. All students will also undertake two periods of Physical Education and two periods of Wellbeing per cycle as part of their timetable.

Studies in Language and

Literature

Language Acquistion

Individuals and Societies

Sciences Mathematics The Arts

Hl/Sl English language and

literature

Hl/Sl English literature

Hl/Sl Chinese language and

literature

School Supported Self taught Sl

languages

Sl German A literature

Hl/Sl french B

Hl/Sl German B

Hl/Sl mandarin B

Hl/Sl Spanish B

Sl french ab initio

Sl Spanish ab initio

Hl/Sl Business management

Hl/Sl Economics

Hl/Sl Geography

Hl/Sl History

Hl/Sl Psychology

Hl/Sl Biology

Hl/Sl Chemistry

Hl/Sl Physics

Sl Environmental Systems and

Societies

Hl/Sl Computer Science

Hl mathematics

Sl mathematics

Sl mathematical Studies

Hl/Sl theatre

Hl/Sl visual Arts

Hl/Sl music

Hl/Sl film

Full details of these courses are available in the Senior School IB Booklet on the College website.

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In addition to the six subjects mentioned above, all IB Diploma students are required to complete the following to achieve their Diploma:

• the Extended Essay: A research-based essay (4000 words) on a subject of their choice

• tOK: A course in theory of Knowledge (tOK) that addresses issues of critical thinking

• Creativity, Action, Service (CAS): a programme, which takes seriously the importance of life outside the world of scholarship, providing a refreshing counterbalance to academic studies.

Students will also have Physical Education each week and follow a Wellbeing Programme.

tHE SEnIOR SCHOOl lIBRARY

the Senior School library is a new and inviting space, catering for all needs of the 21st Century learner. there are areas for collaboration, for individual study, and cosy corners to curl up with a book. Students are invited to play board games, do mindful activities, or create things. It’s a space to get away from it all, as well as to find the right resources for study projects. the library houses a wonderful collection of books as everybody likes reading, students, staff, as well as parents. Our excellent and friendly library staff is there to help find answers to all information needs, and to advise on what book to read next.

the library and the librarian support teaching and learning in various ways. teachers bring their classes to the library for research, reading activities, information literacy and research skills sessions. the librarian also team-teaches in the classrooms, when and where needed, often in matters of academic honesty.

In close collaboration with the English and mandarin departments the librarian arranges author visits and participation in regional reading promotion activities, such as the Panda Book Awards and the Shanghai Battle of the Books.

the online library catalogue can be accessed via dcslibrary.dulwich-shanghai.cn. the library is open on school days from 8.00am to 4.45pm. Parents are warmly encouraged to borrow resources, but are kindly requested to visit before or after school hours only.

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Service Education

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37SERvICE EDUCAtIOn

At Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong we aim to develop well-rounded young people who strive for excellence in all that they do and are well equipped for future success through being principle-centred members of society. We believe service learning should develop a student’s passion for making a positive difference in the world, and inspire a culture of care and understanding for others. Service learning is integral to the formation of character and should be an intrinsic part of every child’s education. the intention of our programme is to inspire and cultivate an understanding and care for others, with the desire to build a better future for ourselves and others through a deeper knowledge of the world.

Our Service Projects are a vital part of our learning programme. they empower our students to be aware, able and active to make a difference within our Dulwich community, locally in Shanghai, or globally in Asia or beyond. Our Service Projects allow students to learn that putting others before self takes commitment and discipline. forming and maintaining relationships is an important aspect of all our Service Projects, as we believe this enables our students to show respect, be humble and accept responsibility for others.

Service learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom. Inside we seek to connect our academic content to the Un’s Sustainable Development Goals, thus giving our learning real world meaning and context. Outside of the classroom we have an extensive Co-Curricula Activities (CCA) programme that offers our students a wide range of Service Projects to get involved in, catering to every sort of interest and talent, be they School, local or Global Service Projects. It is our expectation that students sign up to participate in at least one Service based CCA per academic year.

We look forward to partnering with parents in developing our students as being young, socially active people who act locally to impact globally, as well as being comfortable in putting the needs of others before their own.

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39UnIvERSItY AnD CAREERS GUIDAnCE

the University and Careers Counsellors provide myriad services for all students, from Year 7 to Year 13, both on a year-group level and individually. Dulwich students attend universities around the world including the US, the UK, Canada, Hong Kong, Australia, Europe, and more. Wellbeing Education lessons focus on individual interests, skills, and careers, as well as university application strategy. numerous workshops, parent sessions, university visits, and special topics trainings all steer our students to ‘best fit’ university matriculation. Admission tests are offered through this office as are summer programme details & support. Importantly, the counsellors also coordinate special strategy small group sessions to increase competitiveness to the most selective universities globally.

the Counsellors are available to students, staff and parents who are looking for information regarding all matters relating to further education. the Counsellors also manage an extremely busy university college visits programme and contribute to the Wellbeing Education programme. Students intending to apply to universities in the US can also sit the SAt, ACt and PSAt examinations at the College.

lEARnInG SUPPORt

the learning Support Department is responsible for planning the provision for students with with a diagnosed Specific learning Difficulty, and provision for students who may require learning support at some point during their academic studies. As an organisation we strive to recognise and meet the academic, emotional and pastoral needs of all students in order to guide them to reach their full potential in an enjoyable and successful manner.

We recognise that students learn at different rates and that there are many factors affecting achievement, including ability, emotional state, age and maturity. We also believe that many students, at some time in their school career, may experience long or short term difficulties which affect their learning.

the learning Support Department monitors student learning to identify, assess, and provide supportive intervention, in four broad areas of need:

1. Communication and interaction;

2. Cognition and learning;

3. Behavioural, emotional and/or social development;

4. Sensory and/or physical development.

the Senior School offers individual programmes for students.

All provision is aimed at supporting the individual student’s specific learning needs and is cross-curricular wherever possible. Student support is often through individual

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40or small group withdrawal systems, but is also carried out through supporting teachers who create effective learning strategies to help remove barriers to learning in mainstream classes.

GUIDAnCE COUnSEllOR

A breadth of services, including in-school support, is provided by the Essential learning Group (ElG). this service supports students, staff and parents in our community through a variety of issues including adjustment to school life or social and emotional difficulties. various workshops will also be available throughout the year on areas of specific interest and importance to our community.

EnGlISH AS An ADDItIOnAl lAnGUAGE (EAl)

the principal aims of the EAl programme are to help students learn the language and access the curriculum in English. the college offers two support programmes in Key Stage 3, namely “Intensive” and “transition” EAl.

Intensive EALStudents are withdrawn from modern foreign languages as well as mainstream English lessons for a total of 13 hours per fortnight. the class size is limited to ensure personal attention, so students acquire the language as effectively and rapidly as possible.

Students do a language proficiency test upon entry to determine the areas of development, and programmes are tailor-made to address specific development areas. Homework in these classes may vary from student to student, depending on their language development needs and skill levels.

Students in intensive classes further receive support to access the content of subjects taught in English. the main focus of these lessons is the development of subject-specific vocabulary and comprehension.

Transition EALStudents are withdrawn from modern foreign language lessons for five periods per fortnight. Students do a language proficiency test upon entry to determine the areas of development, but the focus is generally on developing academic language proficiency in the form of academic writing skills, reading comprehension and

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41vocabulary development, which will aid the student’s transition into mainstream English.

EAL Support in Key Stage 4In IGCSE and IB respectively, students are able to sit IGCSE English as a Second language and IB English B exams. Alternatively, subject to sufficient progress being made in the acquisition of English, students will sit the IGCSE English language and literature, and IB English A examinations.

Assessments and

Reporting

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43ASSESSmEnt

the College believes that Assessment for learning (Afl) or formative assessment is the key to effective teaching and learning. It provides an environment in which intercultural understanding can flourish and learners can become inspired. formative assessment supports on-going learning.

the College believes that assessment of learning or summative assessment is also important. Summative assessment is concerned with assessments carried out at particular points in time and supports a range of further purposes, including tracking student progress, reporting, evaluating, planning, and target setting.

Assessment TechniquesStudents have a wide range of abilities and learning styles and the approaches to assessment reflect this. these may include:

• Observational assessment: observation of responses to learning activities and unstructured situations

• Dynamic assessment: analysis of responses in the context of learning a task

• Questioning: judgement about the degree of understanding and an opportunity to dig deeper

• Criterion-referenced assessment: measurement of attainment against pre-determined criteria

• formal assessment: completion of tests or set tasks

REPORtInG

teachers will write reports about student progress, attainment, and achievement throughout the year. Student/parent/teacher conferences (SPtCs) will be organised as part of this reporting process.

Precise dates will be published in the school calendar at the beginning of the school year. However, the key methods are:

Settling Report: if your child is new to the school and cannot receive an accurate grade report due to insufficient accurate data, a prose report will be sent from your child’s Head of Year with comments from your child’s teachers.

Interim Reports: a grade sheet for a particular series of assessments (for example mid-Course/mock Examinations)

Full Reports: a written report that includes summative grades for all subjects

Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences (SPTC): an opportunity for all parties to discuss the progress, effort, attitudes and skills of the student

Informal Conferences: an opportunity for all parties to discuss the progress, effort, attitudes and skills of the student.

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44 ACADEmIC HOnEStY

DefinitionAcademic honesty refers to the process and the means by which a student produces an original piece of work that acknowledges the thoughts and contributions of others.

RationaleWe believe that instruction in academic honesty is a fundamental part of each student’s education. In line with our College values, we encourage all students to act in a responsible, ethical and honest manner towards intellectual property and authentic authorship. this includes all written work produced by students, essays, scientific research and reports, computer programmes, music, visual arts, film, dance, theatre arts, and photographs. the original authors of these materials have the right to identify such work as their own intellectual property, and we respect this right.

It is expected that each part of the College will create their own specific procedures and practices to put both the aims and objectives of this policy and the spirit of academic honesty into effect. As students progress through the College, they should learn about intellectual property and how it is covered by copyright.

the school will follow UK copyright law, particularly with regard to photocopying practices, audio-visual materials, production scripts and scores, and computer programmes.

Responsibilities of Teachers• modeling good practice. All articles or quotes from newspapers, journals, books

and websites should be referenced before being presented or put on display.

• Educating students about the importance of academic honesty. teachers will take into account that students are still learning to understand what academic honesty mean.

• teaching older students how to cite (reference) sources correctly

• Dealing with academic dishonesty when it arises

• Clarifying to students whether collaboration on a task is allowed

• Publishing classroom guidelines on academic honesty.

Responsibilities of Parents• Encouraging their children to try to do their homework on their own and write

in their own words

• Stating clearly in writing when help has been given on the work itself

• Informing the school if academic dishonesty is suspected.

Responsibilities of Students• trying to produce their work on their own. If any help is given, it should be

acknowledged in writing.

• Knowing how to cite (reference) sources and how to create a bibliography

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45• Asking their teacher or the respective librarian for help.

Examples of academic dishonesty include:• Copying all or part of another student’s work

• Arranging to have the work completed by someone else

• Cheating in tests, by referring to prohibited materials during testing, or gaining knowledge of the test unofficially before hand

• Copying homework

Sanctions Any student found committing an act of malpractice within a College-based assessment will receive a zero for that assessment and appropriate sanctions will be applied.

Within the Diploma Programme, for Internal Assessments and Extended Essays the student will be allowed one opportunity to revise and resubmit the work. If the candidate goes on to commit a further act of malpractice in any other element of IB Diploma programme Internal Assessment, this would constitute a knowing breach of IBO regulations and the school has to then follow reporting procedures with the IBO, which may well result in the candidate forfeiting that Internal Assessment and, possibly, the award of their Diploma.

the consequences of academic dishonesty may include:

• A change of grade on an official document

• A parent conference

• the student being placed on an internal suspension or external suspension.

further repeated offences may result in suspension and ultimately expulsion from the College.

Homework

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47HOmEWORK

Homework refers to any work or activities that are asked of students outside of normal lesson times. Some tasks may need to be done at school if specialist resources are needed. All homework tasks are published on firefly.

Homework is an essential and important part of the curriculum throughout the Senior School and is usually given on a nightly basis to allow students to preview, practice, and review or expand on material introduced in class. long-term project work is also assigned for homework, highlighting the need to plan ahead. It has the following purposes:

• to help students develop independent study skills, perseverance, and self-discipline

• to actively involve parents in their child’s learning and keep them informed about the work being undertaken at the school

• to consolidate and reinforce work begun in class

• to extend learning and encourage initiative through exploring learning outside of the classroom

• to develop the skills needed to manage long-term projects such as IGCSE coursework and IB Diploma Internal Assessment.

Homework assigned gradually increases from year to year. As students move into the final four years of their schooling (Year 10 – Year 13), they will be expected to take more responsibility for completing homework and planning their time accordingly. nevertheless, the timely completion of tasks will still be closely monitored.

the homework framework for Year 7 to Year 9 is intended to provide a structure that will support students in their development of organisational skills and study habits. It also ensures that students are not overburdened on a nightly basis.

In Years 7-9, students can expect to have three homework tasks per day that take up to 30 minutes each. In several subjects, the task may be a part of a longer set piece of work such as an assessment or a project.

Homework tasks will have clear objective(s), directly linked to the unit being undertaken. Sample tasks include:

Research Public library visit Drafting Report writing

Drawing Word processing Desktop publishing Projects

Practising questions Reinforcing work Watching a television programme Planning an investigation

Interviews Group or Pair Assignments Engaging in an online activity Role play preparation

As far as possible, parents should:

• Provide a reasonably peaceful, suitable place

• Support the school in valuing homework

• Use the Student Planner to see that deadlines are being met

• Encourage their child(ren) to work independently

• test learning (e.g. vocabulary), listen to students read what they have written, or provide an audience so that they can practice a presentation.

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48 HOmEWORK SUPPORt

the library is open monday to friday until 5.00pm.

Homework and coursework help sessions are organised by various departments.

If parents feel there is a problem with the amount or difficulty of homework, they should contact the form tutor.

If a student cannot complete homework or an assignment because of illness or other extenuating circumstances, the parent should write a note to the subject teacher in the Student Planner, or send an email, requesting extra time to complete the work. the subject teacher will then agree to an appropriate extension. If no note is received and a student fails to turn in an assignment, a record will be made in keeping with Senior School Policy.

A student’s consistent failure to complete homework assignments will lead to further sanctions and intervention. If a student consistently experiences difficulty in completing assignments, the parents and form tutor or subject teacher will meet to review the situation. If the situation continues, then the parents will be asked to meet with the relevant Deputy Head of Senior School.

StUDEnt PlAnnER AnD fIREflY

All students in the Senior School are given a Student Planner at the beginning of each new school year. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they use the planner as a working diary and personal organiser. most students use their Planner to record homework or additional class notes or activities. these notes support the Homework tasks that are set on the student’s firefly page.

the planner can be used effectively by parents as the conduit for written communication - especially between parent and tutor.

Should the planner be lost, students will be required to purchase a replacement.

Holistic Opportunities

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51CO-CURRICUlAR ACtIvItIES (CCAs)

the College embraces a holistic view of education. there are many opportunities for students to engage in co-curricular activities that seek to challenge and inspire them. Our philosophy is that CCAs should provide students with the opportunity to pursue a variety of interests that extend beyond the academic day. Consequently, involvement in the CCA programme is expected of all Senior School students. We do, however, understand that some students may already be heavily involved in activities outside of school and so, although it is expected of our students to participate, CCAs are not compulsory. Where a student makes a commitment to enrol in a school CCA, they are expected to remain with that activity throughout the term.

Parents of students must inform the College if they are not taking part in the CCA programme and, for safety reasons, they are expected to leave the campus and travel home immediately after school (3.30pm).

Selection of ActivitiesA description of each activity will be made available in advance of sign-up either directly via email or through the College website. Please note that it is not always possible for students to get their first choice CCA in each of the three terms. If they are involved in CCAs such as team sports, drama or music, they should opt for these activities when doing their CCA sign-ups.

Parent and Student Led ActivitiesParents are welcome to suggest and run a CCA programme and if certain requirements are met these activities may be included within the options. Parents who are interested should initially contact the relevant Head of School for a preliminary discussion.

Students can also create a CCA and again if certain requirements are met these may be included. this has happened previously with great success. the CCA must have the CCA Coordinator’s approval and there will need to be a member of staff supervising at all times.

Attendanceteachers will be taking the register for each activity and any unauthorised absence from an activity will be recorded. Parents should inform the Senior School Office if their child is unable to attend on a particular day in the same way as they would for any regular school absence.

Bus TimesOn tuesdays and Wednesdays, a small number of buses will leave the College at 3.40pm with limited drop-off points and at 4.40pm the remaining buses will complete the service to all drop-off points.

Students who are not attending a CCA will be required to sign up if they wish to take the earlier 3.40pm bus home. Only students who have completed a School CCA will be able to take the 4.40pm bus home on tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Please note: on mondays, thursdays, and fridays, all buses will leave at 3.40pm as normal.

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52Timing of CCAsthe majority of CCAs will run from 3.30pm - 4.30pm on tuesdays and Wednesdays. Some CCAs, music ensembles, choirs, team sport fixtures or training, drama production rehearsals, and many other activities happen outside the tuesday and Wednesday timings of the late bus schedule. Parents are expected to make appropriate transport arrangements for their child if they are involved in CCAs that run outside of these times.

tHE HOUSE SYStEm

Each student will also be a member of one of the College’s four Houses: Anand, Howard, Shackleton and Wing. Alongside fun competitions organised by the House prefect team, students participate in a variety of sporting, academic, and musical activities as members of their House. House Events take place during lunchtimes, House Assemblies and PE lessons at regular intervals throughout the year. Participation in these events is part of the year-long House Competition. Students also belong to House families and meet regularly with a vertically organised family group consisting of students of across each Senior School year group.

At the end of each term, points earned through these activities are tallied up, and the winning House is presented with an award, culminating in the presentation of the House trophy.

AnandAnand House is named after Anand Panyarachun, considered the greatest living Old Alleynian (“OA”), as Dulwich old boys are known. Khun Anand has had a distinguished career of service to his country and in business: he is the former Prime minister of thailand, Chairman of the thai federation of Industries, Permanent Representative to the United nations, thai Ambassador to the U.S. and Chairman of Saha-Union Group. Born in 1932, Khun Anand is an alumnus of Dulwich

College london, where he was School Prefect and captain of the undefeated 1951 School tennis team – a truly distinguished OA.

HowardCharles Howard, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham and 1st Earl of nottingham (c. 1536-1624) took advantage of his high birth to sustain a long and distinguished career. He served Queen mary as lord High Admiral and Queen Elizabeth as lord Chamberlain.

Charles Howard held supreme command of naval forces when the Armada was destroyed in 1588. In 1596, with lord

Essex, he stormed Cadiz to forestall another Armada. the following year he was made Earl of nottingham and served as lord High Steward until 1615.

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53Howard was also the patron of lord Howard’s men, later known as the Admiral’s men, a theatre company in the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. lord Howard’s men were generally considered one of the most important acting troupes of English Renaissance theatre. Edward Alleyn, the founder of Dulwich College london, considered one of the greatest actors of Shakespeare’s time, was the principal actor for the troupe.

Shackleton

One of the greatest explorers of the 20th century, Ernest Shackleton was an inspiring leader who demonstrated selfless regard for those he led. His hair-raising expedition to Antarctica in 1915 made this Old Alleynian a legend in his own time. When his ship, the Endurance, was trapped in the polar ice, he led his men to shelter and then sailed out in an open boat (now on display at Dulwich College london) to seek help. He returned to save his comrades two weeks later – a happy ending to a

harrowing experience, achieved through sheer grit, ingenuity and determination.

WingYung Wing was a dedicated educator, a scholar and an ancestor of one of the founding members of Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong. Born in Guangdong Province in 1828, he was the first Chinese to receive a university education in America, graduating from Yale University in 1854. Yung entered the Qing Imperial Government service in 1864, and proposed that the government subsidise the education of young Chinese in the west. Between 1874 and 1881, several

hundred Chinese youths were sent to U.S. universities. He was also instrumental in establishing one of China’s first modern companies, the China merchants Steamship navigation Company – whose 1901 headquarters still stands on Shanghai’s Bund.

SCHOOl EvEntS

Speech DayAt the end of each academic year, a prize-giving ceremony is held to recognise the achievements and efforts of the students. Each award winner receives a certificate and a book token.

ProductionsAt least one major drama production takes place each year. Smaller productions from the Dulwich Players take place throughout the year.

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54 Musical PerformancesIn the Senior School, we have a wealth of talented musicians. there are many large ensembles, chamber groups, rock bands and choirs. Students also study independently through the Instrumental tuition Programme. many of our students sit the ABRSm Examinations, here at the College. there are also opportunities for students to showcase their talents, whether this be at assemblies, lunchtime concerts, soirées or scheduled performances. the assessed performances of the students of IGCSE and IB music are also open to the public. for more details please see the music Handbook on the College website.

AssembliesWith approximately 600 students, it is not straightforward to find a space for whole school assemblies on a regular basis. However, we do hold these for special occasions such as Prefect Investiture, lunar new Year and the Year 13 leavers’ Assembly in the Upper Gym. Each week, we hold two assemblies: one for Years 7 – 9 and one for Years 10 – 13. these are used to celebrate success, promote school events, mark occasions and reinforce our College values.

Instrumental Lessonsthe music Department Instrument tuition Programme (ItP) is an extra-curricular programme offering one-to-one music tuition for students in Years 1 to 13.

Instrumental teachers set individual courses of study and may recommend students to sit ABRSm examinations.

Instruments taught

violin Clarinet trumpet/cornet Pipa

viola flute french horn Guitar(electric/classical)

Cello Oboe Baritone/Euphonium

voice

Piano Saxophone trombone theory andAural Perception

Drum kit Orchestralpercussion

tuba

FeesRmB225 per 30-minute lesson, paid in advance.

LessonsStudents require their own instrument and their own instrument insurance.

monday-Saturday: 30 minute lessons once a week*

Years 7 to 9: lessons in class time**

Years 10 to 13: lessons out of class time***

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55* for more advanced students, 60-minute lessons out of class time can be arranged (fee RmB450/60-minute lesson).

** for monday – Saturday, lesson times are rotated (changed) each week so that the same class time is not missed.

*** Years 10-13 students have priority over lessons held out of class time. However, it may be possible to schedule lessons out of class time for younger students in consultation with the music department (however, this is not guaranteed).

to enroll your child, please visit contact mr. tim Parker, Instrumental teaching Programme Coordinator, by email at tim.parker@dulwich-shanghai.cn.

EDUCAtIOnAl vISItS

the aim of the College in organising and running educational visits is to enable young people to learn in the environment, through the environment, and for the environment.

Educational visits within a range of different environments bring great benefits to young people involved, including:

• Intellectual and physical challenges

• the development of personal and social skills

• Strengthening of the relationships between adults and young people.

there are many benefits to the whole curriculum, especially when the learning experiences are carefully planned beforehand and built on afterwards.

Detailed planning procedures require that formal risk assessments are drawn up for all approved visits.

As well as curriculum-specific visits such as Biology and Geography field trips, there are numerous opportunities to engage in experiential learning. Challenge Week, for example, is an integral part of the Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong personal learning experience as well as the International Award for Young People.

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56 COmPEtItIvE SPORt

the College recognises that teams and individuals contribute significantly to the development of character and school spirit. Sportsmanship and fair play is an integral part of this experience. It is expected that students, coaches, parents and supporters represent the College in a manner that is respectful to others. It is the College’s responsibility to help develop and practice the highest standards of courtesy, discipline and sportsmanship as both hosts and guests.

the College offers a wide range of competitive sporting opportunities and competes in fixtures and events as part of its membership of CISSA, SISAC, ACAmIS, fOBISIA and SSl.

these memberships provide opportunities for competitive sport against other schools, travel and major event experience. Each organisation sets its own sporting seasons, rules and regulations on competitions. As local opportunities for competitive sport are limited, membership to these organisations is vital to establishing a quality sports programme.

China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA)CISSA is an organisation that provides over 20 Shanghai and surrounding city international schools with a comprehensive sports programme for students under the age of 14 in four distinct seasons: touch rugby, football, volleyball and basketball. Each season comprises 6 weeks of friendly fixtures and finishes with a “Cross River Event” bringing together all of the city schools for a final tournament. In addition to its CISSA membership, the College is also committed to seeking out regular in-season competitive fixtures to our middle school students in all of the CISSA sports.

Shanghai International Schools Activities Conference (SISAC)SISAC is an organisation that provides over 20 Shanghai and surrounding city international schools with a comprehensive sports programme for students under the age of 19 in three distinct seasons in the sports of volleyball, basketball and football. there are also other SISAC events offered throughout the year ranging from netball and rugby to swimming. teams will have a league-based competition with either one or two games a week culminating in the “finals Weekend” tournament at the end of the season.

Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)ACAmIS is an U19 sports organisation that provides end of season high quality tournaments for Senior/varsity teams in volleyball, basketball and football against other major international schools from around the China and mongolia region. Dulwich Pudong is placed in the premier ACAmIS Division (Orange/Red groupings) and competes against schools form the north, central and southern areas of China.

Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)fOBISIA is an overseas organisation providing high quality competition against other major British international schools from across Asia in a 3 day multi-sport competition.

U13 fOBISIA (march/April) Athletics, Basketball, football and Swimming

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57Shanghai Swim League (SSL)SSl is a sports conference specifically for swimming within Shanghai and surrounding city international schools. various swimming galas are held throughout the year both within and outside of Shanghai.

Rugby/NetballAs an international school with a strong traditional British Independent School influence Dulwich Pudong also provides its students the opportunity to play competitive seasons in both rugby and netball at all age groups within the Senior School.

these seasons each have competitive weekly fixtures culminating in an end of season tournament and small tour. As well as the above affiliated federations and their regular sporting provision, the College also enters a number of invitational tournaments and events throughout the year.

for further information and the Dulwich Pudong Seasonal Calendar, please go to the calendar section on the College website under College life. shanghai-pudong.dulwich.org or see the Competitive Sports Handbook.

Student Welfare

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59COllEGE vAlUES

At Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong we recognise that education is as much about equipping students with specific skills as it is developing character. the values and attitudes we live by affect how we relate and interact to others and our environment.

We want Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong students to be able to exercise judgement and responsibility in matters of morality, ethics and social justice. We want them to have the capacity to understand their world, to make informed decisions about their own lives, and to accept responsibility for their own actions. We believe this will improve our students’ capacity to learn and to succeed in life.

the Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong values are:

• Integrity

• Compassion

• Inclusivity

• Respect

• Generosity

• Kindness

• Self-awareness,

• Courage

StUDEnt EXPECtAtIOnS AnD lEARnInG CUltURE

Students at our College have agreed that our behaviours, and the way we relate to people, determine our Learning Culture. The following expectations have been generated by students and apply to all within our learning community.

We believe a positive Learning Culture is established by being:

Respectful - We have respect for ourselves, others, and our community

Responsible - We are people of integrity, and take care of the environment around us

Resilient - We embrace failure and are ready to act on feedback

Open-minded - We believe in the limitless opportunity that learning presents

Proactive - We are organized and prepared to ‘seize the moment’

Adaptable - We can change our approach to learn in different environments and with different people

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60 SAfEGUARDInG

In our Dulwich College International Schools we consider Safeguarding as: “the way in which we provide a safe and effective environment so that all our children can fully develop and learn. We also take every step to ensure that children in our care are protected from any form of abuse or neglect.”

In putting students first in all that we do, the issues of safeguarding, including child protection, are of paramount importance in Dulwich College International Schools wherever they are in the world. this is not because we have any specific or worrying concerns for the immediate safety of our children but, as a world-class organisation with a strong moral purpose, we wish to make certain that every step is taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child. the Dulwich College International Safeguarding framework is followed by all Dulwich College International Schools and shows an unprecedented commitment to this sensitive and often complicated area of our provision.

Students are encouraged to ‘speak out and stay safe’ if they ever feel uncomfortable during interactions with others, and there is an anonymous reporting procedure to assist them with this.

tUtOR GROUPS

Each student will be placed in a tutor Group for the academic year. Every morning students will meet their form tutor in their form Room at which time attendance will be taken and the daily bulletin will be read out. this daily meeting time will allow students to speak to their form tutor about any issues, academic or otherwise, that may concern them. Once a week, (period 1 on Wednesday) their form tutor will deliver a lesson as part of the Wellbeing Programme. Increasingly we see the value of tutors as a ‘personal coach’ to steer students towards making informed decisions about their future lives.

tHE WEllBEInG PROGRAmmE

In the ever changing 21st Century the Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong Wellbeing Programme empowers our students to make informed decisions that embody the college values. Students explore issues key to their personal development in order to thrive as global citizens. the holistic nature of the programme promotes a shared understanding of the importance of wellbeing within the Dulwich College Community.

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61this is a key part of the curriculum. Students are generally taught in their tutor groups, by their form tutor, though Heads of Years may vary the programme to facilitate visiting speakers or utilise staff expertise to best effect.

the programme focusses on 5 areas of Wellbeing:

DRUGS

Students are educated about drugs and their dangers through the Wellbeing Programme, and through aspects of the Science curriculum. the Senior School ensures that its students have: a substantial knowledge of substances which are currently legal and illegal; an understanding of the reasoning behind the banning of such substances; an understanding of the risks associated with the use and abuse of such substances; the skill to distinguish between fact and fiction; the ability to analyse data and comment critically on associated issues. this education includes classroom teaching, group discussions, assemblies and talks by medical or social experts from outside the College.

the College will consider any incident involving the consumption of illegal substances individually and recognises that a variety of responses will be necessary to deal with such incidents.

the College will consider very carefully the implications of any action it may take. In any decisions it makes, it will seek to comply with the law and to balance the interests of the student with the interests of other members of the College.

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62 tOBACCO AnD AlCOHOl

As part of its Wellbeing Programme and in the Science curriculum, the Senior School ensures that its students have a substantial knowledge of current medical opinion about the use of tobacco and alcohol.

Parents will be informed by the College if their child is involved in any incident involving tobacco or alcohol on College premises, at College functions or events or on College trips. this zero tolerance policy extends to the use of e-cigarettes and shisha cigarettes.

Incidents of this nature will be logged, appropriate sanctions are issued, and the student will reflect on their behaviour restoratively.

BEHAvIOUR AnD AntI-BUllYInG

Behaviour for Learningthe excellent behaviour and attitude demonstrated by students at Dulwich is an outcome of the positive culture and ethos that we create. through our guidance, interventions and teaching we encourage students to behave in a way that develops an understanding of themselves and others, and builds a desire to learn. Behaviour for learning at Dulwich is:

• Positive – where expectations are emphasised.

• values-driven, where the process and method in resolving an issue is equally important as the sanction or consequence.

• Restorative rather than punitive, focusing on positive relationships between students, and other members of our school community;

• Relevant to students at all stages of their education, but sometimes requiring a different approach according to age or social maturity.

Parents/Guardians are encouraged to:

• take responsibility for the behaviour of their child both inside and outside the school.

• Work in partnership with the school to positively recognise achievements, and maintain a high standard of behaviour in their child.

• Raise any issues arising from the implementation of the behaviour for learning policy with the school.

Students are encouraged to:

• Embrace the principles of the behaviour for learning policy

• take responsibility for their own behaviour and accept the consequences of their actions.

• Show respect, responsibility and resilience in their learning and behaviour.

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63• Report incidents of negative behaviour such as disruption, bullying or any

form of harassment.

Recognising and Rewarding AchievementDulwich students are intrinsically motivated to do well and have developed a culture of positivity focussed on achieving the highest learning outcomes. mechanisms to recognise and reward achievement are ‘age appropriate’ and delivered sensitively to consider the positive impact on the individual or group.

Examples of ways we recognise achievement and a positive attitude towards learning:

• verbal praise

• Written feedback in exercise books or student planners

• House Points

• Contact with parents/guardians

• Displaying, or making an example of student work

• Achievement Postcards and/or Certificates

• Reward and recognition assemblies

• End of year awards.

In our teaching and curricular models, we provide a wide variety of experiential opportunities for students to develop their interpersonal skills, self-discipline, and understanding of their place in the school and the community. Quite often the inspiration to positively behave in this way comes from the students themselves, who regularly organise and initiate their own projects to test and challenge their resilience as a learner. Such projects undoubtedly develop character, and reinforce the type of behaviour we promote.

Actions and ConsequencesAll actions (positive and negative) have consequences, and at Dulwich we strive to be consistent in the way in which our responses are applied. Incidents of negative or misbehaviour are resolved rationally and proportionately to avoid ‘emotional response’. the process and method in resolving an issue is equally important as the sanction or consequence.

Our emphasis is on personal responsibility for the student’s own learning and personal organisation. We encourage all students in these years to demonstrate attributes inherent in the IB learner Profile, in particular those of being principled and caring.

Parents or guardians are informed of all significant incidents of misbehaviour which are defined as - i) a pattern of concerns, ii) a high tariff incident, or iii) where significant intervention above and beyond normal classroom practice has had to be taken. All significant incidents of misbehavior are recorded on our central information system.

All incidents of misbehavior are considered within their own individual context. Consequences may be immediate or deferred but the emphasis is on certainty rather than severity of response. Our graduated hierarchy of sanctions/interventions may include:

• Reprimand or warning;

• Report Card (for positive monitoring purposes);

• Restorative Justice conference or meeting/mediation;

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64• meeting with student, parents/guardians and relevant staff;

• Additional reflection time – 1hr after school;

• Pastoral Support Programme – 10 week monitoring period;

• Internal exclusion;

• External exclusion.

Anti-bullyingthe College defines bullying as:

‘the wilful, conscious desire by a powerful person or group or person or group perceived to be powerful to hurt, threaten or frighten a weaker, or perceived to be weaker individual or group.’

Bullying may manifest itself in many ways and have a variety of negative effects on the victim. Students may experience verbal, physical, and psychological aggression by individuals or by groups. the victim’s problems are very real: they can feel alone and vulnerable; life at home can become difficult with students experiencing tears, inability to concentrate on homework, and difficulty with sleeping. Bullying can be experienced anywhere and at any time: between lessons when students are unattended, in the corridors as students pass each other (even with many other students around), in the dining hall, on College trips or even in lessons in front of the teacher.

Whilst our Student Expectations clearly identify appropriate behaviours for student interaction, aspects of our Wellbeing Programme focus on dealing with bullying, and our teachers do their utmost to ensure that the College remains a safe and nurturing environment for all members of the Dulwich community, we recognise that an element of bullying is inevitable. Consequently, we take a very strong approach to bullies and bullying.

Restorative PracticesRestorative Justice is an approach pastoral staff adopt when defusing and resolving issues between students. It is a process where all stakeholders affected by an injustice have an opportunity to discuss how they have been affected, and what reparation is required to resolve the harm. Pastoral staff (usually the Head of Year) will meet with students who perpetrate misbehaviour and those who are victims of it. the meeting or conference between all parties aims to ‘right the wrongs’ of the behaviour, and ‘repair the damage’ specifically focussing on:

• RESPECt – for everyone by listening to other opinions and learning to value them

• RESPOnSIBIltY - taking responsibility for their own actions

• REPAIR – developing the necessary skills to identify solutions that repair harm and ensure behaviours are not repeated

• RE-IntEGRAtIOn - working through a structured, supportive process that aims to solve the problem.

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65AttEnDAnCE

It is the policy of Dulwich College to support effective learning and teaching by encouraging all students to attend school and lessons on time each day, so that they achieve their full potential and maximise educational opportunities.

there is a shared responsibility within the College to encourage high levels of attendance and punctuality. Good attendance and punctuality reinforce the values of the College and reflects the virtues of responsibility, self-discipline and belonging. there is a direct correlation between attendance and attainment, and students are encouraged to recognise their responsibility in committing to attend each lesson on time each day, in order to make appropriate progress.

AbsenceAbsence from school is categorised as either authorised or unauthorised. Authorised absence is where the school has either given approval in advance for a student to be out of school, or has accepted an explanation offered afterwards as a satisfactory justification for absence. All other absences are treated as unauthorised.

Parents should avoid withdrawing their child from school during term time. the school will not authorise any term time planned absences unless there are exceptional mitigating circumstances, of if the reasons for such absence fall into the following categories:

1. Dulwich College educational visits or field trips.

2. Dulwich College Sporting events (fixtures or sports competitions etc). note: Authorisation of other sports related absences will be made by negotiation with Deputy Head (Pastoral) – usually students will need to be competing at a regional or international level before absences are authorised.

3. Enrichment courses endorsed by the College.

4. Work experience placements agreed by the College.

5. Absence for exceptional circumstances agreed by the Deputy Head (Pastoral) eg close family weddings; funerals; compassionate leave etc.

ResponsibilitiesStudents should:

• Attend all classes punctually.

• Be aware of school policy regarding attendance and punctuality, and adhere to it in order to improve wellbeing and attainment.

Parents should:

• Ensure their child arrives at school on time each day.

• Report any absence via telephone, email, or letter to the Senior School Office (senior.absence@dulwich-shanghai.cn) on the initial day of absence before 8.15am. Alternatively, parents can call the absence answering machine service on 33821805

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66• Provide medical evidence (certificate; prescription; doctor’s appointment

card) to confirm the reason for absence when a child has been absent for more than 2 days.

• Refrain from taking children on holiday in term time – the school will not authorise any term time planned absence unless there are exceptional mitigating circumstance. Requests must be forwarded to the child’s Head of Year initially.

TruancyAny student found to be absenting themselves from a class during the course of the school day wilconcern and appropriate sanctions will follow to reflect the seriousness of the situation. Parents will be contacted.

StUDEnt vOICE

It is vitally important that all students realise that taking an active part in the development of the school is part of their educational life. We believe that:

• Effective implementation of change requires participation by and buy-in from all those involved; students no less than teachers and leaders;

• Students have unique knowledge and perspectives that should help bring about effective change for good;

• Students’ views can help mobilise staff and parent opinion in favour of meaningful change;

• Constructivist learning, which is increasingly important in achieving academic excellence, requires a more active student role in their schooling;

• Students are the producers of school outcomes, so their involvement is fundamental to all school improvement.

the following roles provide students with the opportunity to express their views, learn how effective decision-making is carried out, act upon these decisions and thereby play an important role in making improvements at Dulwich Pudong.

The Student Leadership TeamConsists of all the Prefects and Year 10 Prefects in Years 12/13 and 10/11. It is led by four Head Prefects who have the titles of Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl.

Prefects and Year 10 Prefects are elected and appointed at the end of term 1 in Y12/Y10 and hold office until the end of term 1 in Y13/11.

It is the responsibility of the Head Prefects to oversee all aspects of the prefect-led portfolios and ensure that links are maintained throughout the College.

there are five portfolio areas and Prefects and Year 10 Prefects apply for and work within a specific portfolio area. the portfolio areas and their aims are:

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68House: to build and maintain house spirit.

Internationalism: to celebrate internationalism and the diversity of nationalities within our school.

Service: to help and work to benefit others in need.

Student voice: to enable students to take an active part in the development of our school.

Welfare: to work to achieve good health and happiness of individual students and the student body as a whole.

Each portfolio has the freedom to decide how they will achieve their aims.

Student Voice RepresentativesEach tutor Group in Year 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 will have one elected Student Representative. Elections take place in term 1.

Student Representatives commit to the following:

• A responsible and respectful attitude to student views

• A willingness to lead discussion

• A readiness to liaise with fellow students and lead feedback

• full attendance at Senior School Portfolio and House meetings

• Organisation of, and attendance at, Year Group ‘Student Representative meetings

to ensure that views of the Student Body are gathered and acted upon the Student Representatives are the link between the students and the portfolio’s and houses.

the elected Student representative works closely with the Prefects over the year. they are required to attend a minimum of two meetings per term. Each Student Representative will be asked to gather opinions from students in their own tutor group and/or year group and report back to the collective meeting.

Every idea or suggestion presented will be discussed at meetings and decisions made collectively as to what is taken forward for further development.

Student representatives can directly approach any of the Prefects at any point during the year with a suggestion or idea if waiting for the meeting is not appropriate.

the Student representatives may be asked to provide and organize support for events run by the Student leadership Portfolios when and if required.

the collaboration and dedication of the Student representatives is of the utmost importance in ensuring that the voice of the student body at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong is heard.

Service CommitteeBy inviting students, teachers and parents to participate in service projects, awareness campaigns and fund raising events, the College Service Education

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69Committee (CSEC) is intent on developing charitable and compassionate individuals who are willing to contribute to the community, both locally and globally.

Parents who are interested in joining the College Service Committee should contact mr. Anthony Reich (anthony.reich@dulwich-shanghai.cn).

Nutrition Committeethe nutrition Committee consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior School, and Senior School staff and students as well as parents of children from all three schools. the nutrition Committee offers staff, students and parents a chance to feedback directly to the manager of Chartwells any concerns, suggestions or criticisms that they have.

When a meeting is called, a Senior School prefect from the Welfare Portfolio will attend.

Partnering with

Parents

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71PARtnERInG WItH PAREntS

the College believes that parents play a crucial part in supporting good behaviour in school and welcomes and values their support in setting high expectations. the following expectations will help parents in their efforts to best support their child’s development in the Senior School.

Safe surroundingsParents are asked to:

• Be safe and considerate to others when dropping off/picking up students.

• Share lifts when possible.

• not obstruct the entrance/exit by stopping in zoned areas or abuse any other parking restrictions around the College.

• to wear their ID lanyard at all times in the College.

Pastoral EnvironmentParents are asked to:

• Ensure that their child understands the standards of behaviour expected of them.

• Always report any concerns about their child’s well-being and work cooperatively with the class teacher to resolve matters satisfactorily.

• Encourage excellent attendance and punctuality.

• not organise family holidays during term time.

• Provide a suitable distraction-free environment for homework to be completed on time.

• Ensure that home routines support school life by ensuring that their child adopts appropriate sleep habits.

• Ensure that their child engages in age-appropriate activities in the evenings and at weekends.

• Ensure that their child understands the seriousness of downloading inappropriate materials from the computer facilities in the College and counsel him/her that this could lead to the loss of his/her place at the College.

• Be aware of their child’s computer networking at home and ensure that their child understands the seriousness of cyber bullying and inappropriate behaviour.

Academic environmentParents are asked to:

• Encourage their child to find balance in a very busy schedule.

• Observe progress as detailed in their child’s Report and let the form tutor know of any concerns or suggestions you may have.

• make themselves aware of the meaning of the assessment criteria, curriculum requirements and option choices where appropriate. Ask teachers to explain if necessary.

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72• Always attend key presentations with their child so that they feel supported

by their parent’s involvement.

• Attend the frequent opportunities to meet with the University Careers Guidance Counsellors to help plan their child’s future.

• Show a particular interest in their child’s development by asking about their work in all subjects.

SECURItY

Everyone, except for students in uniform, coming on to the College grounds is required to wear an official security card. these cards have photos of each individual printed on them and are issued to new families as part of the admissions process. Please use your ID to scan in and out of the campus. visitors without security cards may need to provide photo identification, such as a driver’s licence, passport, or a Chinese residency document, to the guards to gain entrance. the photo identification documents will be kept securely by the guards for the duration of the visit and returned when the visitor leaves the site.

for any questions regarding security cards, please contact DCS-SecuritySupport@dulwich-shanghai.cn.

lIBRARY SERvICE fOR PAREntS

the Senior School library attempts to cater to the needs of the entire Dulwich community, and parents are warmly encouraged to register there and borrow books. the library is open to parents before and after school. the library closes at 5.00pm.

PAREnt fORUmS

forums are positioned throughout the year to address perennial topics such as “How to make the Right IGCSE Option Choices” or “Being a teen in Shanghai”. Other forums will be set up as needs arise.

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73fRIEnDS Of DUlWICH (foD)

friends of Dulwich (foD) is a volunteer parent organisation that provides a focal point for the school community. It serves as a fund raising vehicle for agreed charities, in addition to fund raising for selected school community events and projects. All parents are automatically members.

through class representatives foD facilitates the communication between class teachers and parents in relation to volunteers for classroom or special events. the class representatives also facilitate the social interaction among families in the school community.

Activities include Parent-teacher Socials, Daddy-Daughter Dance, father-Son sporting events, the Winter fair, the International food fair, teacher appreciation activities, Health and nutrition Committee, Scholastic Books, farmers markets, flea markets. In addition foD collaborates with the school to support productions and assist with sporting events. monthly Coffee mornings feature guest speakers and vendors.

the foD bi-weekly newsletter provides up to date information on upcoming activities as well as a link to the College local events board and community forum, on the College website, which affords parents an opportunity to exchange information.

foD offers support for new families to assist them in having a smooth transition to both Dulwich Pudong and Shanghai.

the foD committee meets monthly. If parents are interested in getting more involved or have any questions they should email fod@dulwich-shanghai.cn. the committee have the following function:

Purpose and functionto provide a consultative forum of parent/guardian representatives who work in partnership with the College to endorse its’ strategic development, uphold the College’s child safeguarding principles, and offer appropriate guidance and support to the wider school community.

function of Parent Representatives –

1. to meet with their respective Head of Year to be informed of school developments, and address any general issues which may have been identified by the wider parent/guardian body.

2. Inform the Head of Year of any issues that relate to child safeguarding or associated needs within the cohort.

3. Act as a ‘sounding board’ for policy and procedure developments in matters pertaining to student issues, by invitation of Head of Year or Deputy Head (Pastoral).

4. Actively participate in generating support from the parent body in relation to College events/activities.

5. Assist the College in communicating information to parents/guardians, and build a supportive network within their Year group

6. Contribute original items to formal College newsletters/advertisements as appropriate.

7. Contribute to agenda items for the wider fOD meetings/forums.

8. Organize social activities for parents/guardians in their assigned Year.

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74 GIft POlICY

this is a brief summary to explain the school’s policy and guidance on receiving gifts from parents and to ask for all parents’ cooperation with this policy so that teachers and Assistant teachers are not placed in the difficult and embarrassing situation of having to return gifts. this policy is devised in the light of Chinese law and regulations as well as good professional practice.

While we recognise and appreciate parents’ desire to express their appreciation to teachers for the work that they do in supporting their children, the basic principle is that nothing should be given which places the teacher in a parent’s or student’s debt such that their professional judgements or actions may be, or be perceived to be, influenced by such a gift.

the College policy on gifts and gratuities is as follows:

• no purchased gift, regardless of value, may be accepted.

• Cards and any item of handmade nature may be accepted.

• Gifts of money, gift vouchers, or cash equivalent must never be accepted.

• Staff cannot engage with parents about gifts they would like. Staff are not permitted to accept gifts that are organised collaboratively by parents (even when this is a joint gift by just two parents).

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75COmmIttEES AnD WORKInG PARtIES

the College is committed to working in partnership with the parent body to foster a sense of community spirit. It recognises that input from representative samples of parents alongside that of students and staff on key issues will help to ensure that communication is open and transparent and that decisions have been made following due stakeholder representation. to this end interested parents may be invited to join College working parties or committees as appropriate and upon approval of the Headmaster.

Health and

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77AIR QUAlItY POlICY

AQI Policy and Practice

External ReadingsDulwich College Shanghai Pudong tracks external air quality throughout the day by reference to the live readings generated from the College external monitor located on the roof of the Senior School building.

In addition, the guards take readings at 7.00am, 9.30am, 11.30am and 3.00pm from the Air Quality China APP (http://air.castudio.org). the AQI figure is calculated using US Standard data from three stations nearest to the College (Zhangjiang, Yangpu Sipiao and Chuansha).

the external measurements are converted to Pm2.5 and displayed on the monitors around the College, at the entrance to each school, and through the flag system at DUCKS.

Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong AQI Indexthe Chart explaining Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong Air Quality Index is below. the chart explains how outdoor activities may be modified depending upon the pollution level. and the duration and intensity of the activity.

When making a decision about the appropriate action, both the AQI and the Pm2.5 will be taken into consideration, with the higher reading determining the action. for example, if the AQI reading is 148, but the Pm2.5 is 78, then the action will be from the Amber category.

Outdoor Pollution Levels

PM2.5 Levels AQI Reading Actions

0-75 0-150 No action required.

76-100 151-200 Students are still allowed outside, but levels of vigorous action and outdoor exposure will be limited. Ball and running games will be prohibited during break and lunch times. CCAs that normally have a high exertion level will be moved indoors.

101+ 201+ All outside activities will be cancelled and students will remain indoors.*

the PE department may decide to take intermittent readings and take their own action in line with the policy.

Children with specific health related issuesParents should please keep the school informed if their child has particular respiratory problems. Individual arrangements can be made in these instances.

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78 Cocurricular ActivitiesOn high pollution days, CCAs will not be cancelled but alternative activities will be put in place and students will still travel home on their expected CCA bus.

Educational VisitsA reading will be taken prior to any school educational visit. If the reading is into the Red band, the member of staff responsible for the visit will postpone the trip. the member of staff responsible will make the necessary arrangements and communicate directly with parents of the students on the visit. In the case of residential visits the member of staff responsible for the visit will use the Green Cloud app to take Air Quality readings at the start of and during the day to decide if outdoor activities need to be modified or postponed.

Non-Competitive Activities, including Trainingfor activities held before 7.00 am and after 4.30 pm the Dulwich Pudong Coach will take a reading from the Green Cloud App to determine whether the activity should be modified or postponed in line with the Dulwich Pudong policy.

At venues other than Dulwich Pudong we will be guided by the host school as to the air quality level. the Dulwich Pudong Coach will then make a decision based on the information supplied.

Competitive SportsOur competitive Sports teams are members of various sporting organisations and, at present, those organisations respond differently to Air Quality levels than we do at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong.

for competitive sports fixtures we fully intend to follow the guidelines laid down by the external organisation that oversees the competition.

Indoor Air QualityWhen air quality outdoors is poor, we encourage all members of our community to keep windows and doors shut as much as possible.

Readings are taken in large indoor play areas (Sports Centre Gym, Upper Gym, DUCKS Hall) twice daily. If the air quality is such that it is in the Amber or Red band indoors, then no indoor physical activity will take place in that area.

In other venues for indoor Sports activity, we shall be guided by the host school as to the indoor air quality. However, if we have significant concern that it is not in the Green zone, we shall postpone the fixture.

School Closurethe College will not close due to poor air quality unless it is instructed to do so by the Shanghai municipal Educational Commission. If a parent chooses to keep a student at home for health reasons due to poor air quality, that absence will be treated like any other health-related absence.

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80 fIRSt AID AnD mEDICAl CARE

the main Campus Clinic is situated in room 1142 near the main College Reception.

the College has five bilingual registered nurses, and has 24-hour access to the International SOS Alarm Centre network.

the school nurses will administer first aid, and primary nursing care in accordance with relevant local laws. If a student falls ill or has a minor accident the nurse, or someone from the School office, will contact the student’s parents to ask them to pick their child up.

In case of a serious accident, the student (with one of the nurse) will be evacuated to the nearest hospital. the parent will be contacted and asked to meet their child at the hospital.

the College places exceptional importance on the health of the students, and it is the responsibility of all members of the school community, parents and teachers alike, to keep the children healthy. for this reason we would ask that any students who are ill stay at home.

Students may not carry any form of medication with them at the College. Authorised medicines must be handed to the school nurse who will be responsible for the storage and administration.

All students entering the College are expected to have medical insurance coverage. fees for a student’s medical treatment are to be paid by the parent. the College will not assume medical expenses.

fIRE DRIll POlICY

the fire drill evacuation plan is displayed on all classroom walls. In the event of a fire alarm, teachers will escort students to the central assembly point where registers will be taken.

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81ClOSURE Of SCHOOl PROCEDURES

On some occasions, it may be necessary to close or cancel school. the following procedures will be followed whenever it is necessary to cancel or close school due to inclement weather, fire, important Government events etc. the health and safety of the children shall be the primary consideration in all decisions or actions taken at times of inclement weather or other emergencies.

Prior to the school day• In the case of important Government events such as the APEC convention,

the College is usually given prior warning via the Education Commission.

• the Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via a SmS message and a message will also be placed on the College website.

Procedures for closing school while in sessionIf an emergency necessitates the closure of the College during school hours, the subsequent guidelines will be followed:

• the Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via a SmS message and a message will be placed on the College website.

• At all times when the College buildings must be evacuated, all children and staff shall exit the buildings in an orderly fashion as rehearsed. Children shall be kept at the designated meeting place or another suitable location until parents can arrange to pick them up.

• the Headmaster will inform teachers when children may be released. DUCKS students must be collected from the classroom by a parent or nominated guardian as soon as possible after the phone call.

• the Headmaster will determine whether school buses are able to run. If deemed safe, children will be dismissed to their buses. All other children will remain at school under teacher supervision until a parent or nominated guardian arrives to take them home.

Delayed Closing of SchoolIf conditions exist (severe weather, civil disturbances etc.) that make it unsafe for children to travel home on foot, children will remain at school under teacher supervision. When travel on foot has been deemed safe, the school will be closed and the children will be sent home following the procedures listed above.

Parental DecisionsAlthough the College will take every precaution to ensure the safety of all children during an emergency, there may be times when parents would prefer to collect their children earlier. If they choose to do this, parents must inform the relevant secretary to ensure that all children are accounted for. During a typhoon, it may be unsafe to travel. As such, parents are encouraged to wait until the severe conditions abate before coming to the College.

Communication

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83COmmUnICAtIOn

Parents are encouraged to contact the school by email whenever they have a concern or query. for student-specific communications, the first point of contact is the form tutor. A subject-specific matter should be sent to the subject teacher in the first instance. thereafter the Head of Department should be contacted. more general items are usually best dealt with by contacting the relevant Deputy Head or Head of Senior School. Parents should expect emails to be acknowledged within 24 hours.

nEWSlEttERS AnD COllEGE mAGAZInE

the College produces a weekly newsletter for each school every friday during term-time. Parents are emailed the newsletter directly via the College website. the weekly newsletter, along with past newsletters, are also available on the website.

the newsletter contains key dates for the forthcoming week along with a link to the full Parent Calendar. links to the other schools newsletters, lunch menus and news items are also included.

the College magazine is produced three times per year and published at the end of each term. It contains College news, stories, photos and more in-depth features from each of the three schools. A hardcopy magazine is sent home with students at the end of each term. Extra copies are available in the main College Reception area and is also available to download via the College website in PDf format.

WEBSItE

the College has its own website where information, including the calendar, is accessible. the website has information relating to College activities and descriptions of the individual schools. there is also a media section where regular news items are posted.

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84 SmS SYStEm

the College has an SmS system in place for event reminders and to communicate with parents in the event of an issue or crisis whereby rapid communication is of the utmost importance.

for example, if an important announcement regarding an unexpected closure of the College takes place, the College will send an SmS message notification to the mobile phone number that parents have provided advising them to review the website for further details. Parents are asked to let the school Offices know of any changes in contact details so that they can ensure parents receive all messages from the College.

YEARBOOK

the College produces an annual Yearbook at the end of every school year as a keepsake for the students and staff. It is an optional purchase through the Dulwich College Shop at the main College Reception.

SCHOOl CAlEnDAR

the College uses an online calendar system. this allows parents, students and staff to be able to subscribe to school events via iCal, or RSS feeds. Apple iPhone users are also able to subscribe. the parent calendar is broken down into the following event categories:

• DUCKS Events

• JS Events

• SS Events

• Performing Arts Events

• Sports Events

• University Guidance Events

this allows parents and staff the ability to subscribe to event information relevant to them.

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86 COllEGE CAlEnDAR 2018 - 2019

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September

October

November

December

2019 January

February

15 August: New Student Orientation Day16 August:

24 September: Mid-Autumn Festival

1 -5 October: National Day holiday

8 November: Staff Professional Development day (DUCKS)

14 December: last day of term17 December - 4 January: Christmas holiday

7 January:

4 - 15 February: Chinese New Year holiday

SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2018-2019

9 November: Staff Professional Development day (Whole College)

Student - Parent - Teacher Conferences (JS) Student - Parent - Teacher Conferences (SS Year 10 to Year 13 only)

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Month Event

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April

May

June

29 March: last day of term

1 - 5 April: Spring break8 April: Professional Development day9 April:

1 May: Labour Day

7 June: Dragon Boat Festival

21 June: last day of school (Half day for students)

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First/Last Day of Tem

School/ Public Holidays

Professional Development Days

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SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2018-2019

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