FROM THE MASTER: Dr Joseph Spence
In sport, we celebrated becoming the first side ever to have won both the Champions Trophy and the U18 Schools Cup after a 34-29 victory over Blundell’s in a tremendously competitive Champions Trophy final at Allianz Park. Turning to individuals with whom we are proudly associated, we celebrated Henry Fraser (2008- 2011) who published his first book, Little Big Things, with a foreword by JK Rowling, to critical acclaim. And while we are never going to be driven by league tables, we celebrated the achievements of Year 11 who were awarded the College’s best ever set of GCSE results. One of the great joys of this year was presenting a Fellowship at the Past Presidents’ Lunch on 10 November to the tireless and timeless Chris Field. Chris presents a unique challenge whenever we are faced with creating a name tag for him: how to capture all he has done and continues to do for the College in a single line? Pupil (1951-59), Assistant Master (1969-78), President of the Common Room (1976-79), Head of Lower School (1978-91), Deputy Master (1991-2000), Acting Master (1995- 96), Past President of Alleyn Club (1999 – 2000) Alleyn Club Secretary (2000-2015), father of Ben (81-90),
and grandfather to Nicholas in Year 11. Chris is also Chairman of the Trustees of Southwark Community Education Council (SCEC), a local charity set up by lifelong Southwark resident, Edna Mathieson, in 1992 together with local primary schools to offer children the chance to extend their skills in literacy, mathematics or science in a stimulating and fun environment on Saturdays at three Dulwich Foundation schools, Dulwich College, James Allen’s Girls’ School and Alleyn’s School. and known colloquially as the Saturday School. SCEC works In September 1951 Chris came to the College on a Kent County Scholarship, became Vice-Captain, Captain of Raleigh and Choir Prefect, and played for the second XV. He went on to read Natural Sciences at Trinity College, Cambridge, and was a Choral Exhibitioner. After some time in the City and teaching at Charlton, Chris spent three years at the Royal Academy of Music, while also working as a professional singer. In January 1969 a one-term vacancy arose in the music department, and ninety- five terms later, Chris retired. Across his career he taught Chemistry, Mathematics, Religious Studies, and Music. He was also a dedicated Scout Leader for decades, a Justice of the Peace, and music festival adjudicator. Chris and his wife Eileen continue to demonstrate their commitment to all things Alleynian. Whether attending Alleyn Club lunches across the country, or serving on the newly- formed Annual Fund Committee, the Fields can be counted upon to serve the mission of the College: to create an academic community that encourages a sense of social responsibility.
2017 was a year of celebration, innovation and commemoration at Dulwich College.
Celebration
We celebrated The Laboratory receiving a prestigious RIBA
National Award 2017, given to those buildings across the UK recognised as making a ‘significant contribution to architecture.’ Described by the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) as ‘a virtuoso of finish and precision’, The Laboratory, designed by architects Grimshaw, has provided an exemplary home for Science and a great new venue for the Arts at Dulwich College.
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