So what is the Dulwich ethos that this commonwealth of schools shares, and how can the College in London benefit from this international engagement? The schools in Asia are not replicas of SE21: they are working in a very different environment and with a different intake. What they value and share is a commitment to holistic education, to high academic standards and expectations alongside the development of vital personal skills through co-curricular endeavour. This shared commitment is clearly demonstrated by the first Dulwich Olympiad, which took place in April 2015: all eight Dulwich schools sent pupils to compete and co-operate in a programme of sports and music for two days in Beijing, including, of course, more than 100 boys from London. In recent years, all concerned have worked to make the links between London and Asia more tangible and beneficial. Of course, our international partnerships provide an additional income to the College which, along with other non-fee income, supports our bursary programme and other developments in London. But there are several other areas where developing links bring educational benefit: Pupil engagement: besides sporting or cultural tours such as the Olympiad, there are opportunities for Mandarin learners to visit China and for pupil links. London boys have taken part in a science photography competition held across all the Dulwich schools, whilst Year 2 children at DUCKS have been writing letters to their counterparts in Singapore describing life in London, and Lower School boys have formed a ‘Commonwealth Committee’ to make contact with students at Dulwich College Beijing by letter or by blog. Sharing good practice: a number of staff have visited China in the past year or two, either to take part in joint training opportunities with other Dulwich International colleagues or to lead learning events for pupils and staff. As an example, Mr Peter Jolly, our Director of Drama, was invited to lead several sessions at the Dulwich Shakespeare Festival in Zhuhai, China.
‘I was struck by a vital educational culture and a high level of student engagement: the school feels very ‘Dulwich’
OLD ALLEYNIAN NEWS
Dr Cameron Pyke
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GUY LAWRENSON DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Professional development: this year, secondments and sabbaticals have seen staff from London spend time in Asia, experiencing different teaching environments and practices. Other staff have taken advantage of opportunities for career development by gaining enhanced positions within the Dulwich commonwealth. Both the Head of Art and the Head of Sport at Dulwich Singapore were formerly employed in London. Careers education and networks: first steps have been taken in bringing together young alumni from all the Dulwich schools, at events in London, Oxford, Cambridge and Singapore. A global network of UK and international alumni could provide links and opportunities all over the world. Gap Year opportunities: for some time now a few of our Year 13 leavers each year have been able to spend at least one term as gap year assistants at Dulwich schools in Asia, though placements in China are sadly now more difficult owing to visa restrictions. Opportunities will continue in 2015-16 with placements at Dulwich Singapore. As the Dulwich network gradually grows, these opportunities are likely to become more valuable. As Ralph Mainard puts it: ‘It all builds into the vision of Dulwich giving its boys the best insight and experience of the international world in which many of them will become involved once they leave the College.’ Our students are part of a connected, networking generation, and we aim to encourage all those with a pride in Dulwich to meet and help each other along.
MARCO ALESSI (03-12) and his fellow members of Oxford’s renowned a cappella group, Out of the Blue, released a cover of Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’ in August 2014 in aid of Helen & Douglas House, a hospice in Oxford that provides hospice care for children and young adults.The group’s charitable efforts received press coverage around the world, with Shakira stating her own support for their efforts on Twitter. CHRIS BAUGH (99-06) was victorious in his professional boxing debut in January 2015. Chris, nicknamed ‘The Bull’, took up boxing during his first year of studying at London School of Economics. AMIT BHOLA (95-00), who joined the Alleyn Club committee in October 2014, married his fiancée, Nisha, in the Old Library on Saturday 14 th February 2015. WILLIAM BOSS (81-86) was elected Managing Partner (Europe, Middle East & Africa) of global law firm King &Wood Mallesons SJ Berwin.William has been a partner within SJ Berwin’s real estate practice for many years and was appointed Joint Head of UK Real Estate in November 2013, when the firm merged with Asian law firm King &Wood Mallesons.William will take up his three year post as EMEA Managing Partner on 1 May 2015.With more than 3,000 lawyers, KWMSJB is one of the world’s largest law firms. STEPHEN BROWETT (69-77), Co-chairman of Crystal Palace Football Club and Chairman of Farr Vintners, hosted eight OAs at Selhurst Park on Saturday 13 December 2014 for pre-match drinks.The group was also able to meet Steve Coppell, formerly of Manchester United and England and, on four separate occasions, Crystal Palace manager; and Jim Cannon, who played for the Club a record 663 times.The match itself, against Stoke City, ended in a 1-1 draw. Skippered by ALASTAIR CAPON (73-80), the ALLEYNIAN SAILING SOCIETY crew, sailing as Dulwich College, won the 2014 ArrowTrophy – the annual regatta for public schools’ alumni. JACK CARTER (01-08) and MARK GLEESON (01-08) were part of a four man crew that competed in the 2015 New Ocean Wave Great Pacific Race to raise money and awareness for ‘NOMAN is an Island’, a charity dedicated to the eradication of all forms of cancer related to human papillomavirus (HPV).Their crew finished third, completing the row from Monterey, California, to Waikiki, Hawaii, in 48 days, one hour and 28 minutes. In October 2014, English Heritage unveiled a Blue Plaque at the Upper Norwood house that was home
THE DULWICH DIASPORA
The College maintains contact with more than 9,900 OAs living in 95 countries throughout the world. A large and varied programme of events exists for the benefit of OAs of all ages and interests. In a typical year, reunions and networking gatherings are organised in diverse locations ranging from Dulwich, Oxford and Chichester to Los Angeles, Bangkok and Hong Kong. In 2014-15 there has been a particular focus on drawing together the ‘Dulwich Diaspora’.While pupils travelled to Beijing to participate alongside pupils from our overseas partnership schools in the first Dulwich Olympiad, the President of the Alleyn Club, IVOR WARBURTON (1957-65), has to date visited OAs in 16 overseas cities.This is in addition to around 20 OA events held in the UK throughout the year. The College is eager to foster life-long relationships with OAs, and this global network can be of enormous benefit.Wherever you are, and whatever you are doing, the Alleyn Club and Development Office would like to hear from you and can help you to expand your network of friends and contacts. Do get in touch!
Below : The Headmaster of Dulwich College Singapore greets an arriving student.
Pictured, (back row, from left) : John Walters (54-62; Past President), James Thornton (67-75), Ed Walsh (73-81), Damian Thornton (76- 80); front row (from left) : Bob Butterfield (58-67), DavidTrace (54-63), Rod Peters (57-62), Stephen Browett (69-77) and Peter Gillman (53- 61) in the home dugout at Crystal Palace FC.
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