Union of Societies: A glimpse into College life The Union unites more than 50 pupil-led clubs, creating space for creativity, collaboration, and shared interests
W elcome to the vibrant world of clubs and societies at the Union! Through the societies, students discover opportunities to engage in various academic subjects such as Economics, English Literature, and History, as well as to pursue personal passions in arenas such as the Football Debating Society, Chess Club, and Astronomy Society. Some groups — including the Climate Change Society, African Caribbean Society, and Franco- phone Society — foster important discussions on social and cultural issues through events featuring politicians, historians, and artists. By Pupils, for Pupils These clubs are led by pupils, with staff providing support. Members can take the initiative by chairing discussions, hosting speakers, or found- ing new societies. Many groups have become essential to College life, with clubs such as the Chemistry Extension and Debating Society serving as platforms for national and international representation. The academic year kicked off with the Union Fair in the Auditorium of the Laboratory, allowing new students to explore offerings and meet members. This is an opportunity to thank the Friends of Dulwich College for their generous grants that support these clubs! Explore the list and photos to see the range of clubs and societies that have shaped our community this year — celebrating a year of curiosity, discussion, and connection at the Union. ◎
foster independence, and create lasting memories — a testament to the College’s commitment to a holistic, experience-rich education. And our Union of Societies – led by the pupils for the pupils – has allowed like-minded individuals to explore their interests beyond the curriculum. Pupils have had the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of inspiring speakers, including Deshpal Panesar KC, one of the UK’s leading barristers in employment and discrimination law; Professor Chris Griffiths and Dr Su Lwin, who spoke on the Burma Skincare Initiative; Catalina Herrera Acuña, Cultural Affairs and Press Attaché at the Chilean Embassy in the UK; and Mo Tamir – also known as Motivate – an accomplished aerospace engineer. We are indebted to the Friends of Dulwich College, who work tirelessly to offer financial assistance towards many co-curricular activities, and, of course, to the teaching and operational teams — without whose dedication the year’s accomplishments would not have been possible. ◎
This year has seen further inter- and intra-school collaboration with pupils locally, including on co-educational projects with James Allen’s Girls’ School, and between year groups. Indeed, the thriving House system has again served as a framework for friendly loyalty and healthy competition, where pupils from Year 3 through to Year 13 have competed in more than 150 sporting and cultural competitions ranging from the traditional (swimming, football and drama) to the more original (pancake race, times tables rockstars and croquet). Our programme of expeditions, many abroad, has enabled the pupils to broaden their academic, cultural and social horizons in a range of contexts, ranging from scientific fieldwork in Geneva and language immersion in China to leadership training on Dartmoor and art exploration in New York. These expeditions provide meaningful, real- world experiences that support the curriculum,
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