You can climb mountains and fly planes...
You can join over 70 different clubs and societies... The Union is the umbrella organisation which oversees the running of all the College’s clubs and societies from Year 9 and above, and for many pupils this is an exciting opportunity to get involved in a range of activities, some of which are academic, such as Geography, Economics and BioMed societies; and others simply fun, such as Warhammer, Dismantling and Dulwich Remote Control societies. There are also societies that teach pupils skills or knowledge beyond the curriculum, such as Engineers’ club, Coding and Debating societies, or raise awareness of current topics in today’s world, such as Climate Change, LGBTQ+ and African & Caribbean societies. There are currently over 70 active societies at the College, most meeting at lunchtimes, and some after school. There is a real opportunity for pupils to find others who share an interest and grow friendships here at the College. “The Union of Societies has enabled me to follow my passions and develop new skills, as well as making friends with those who share common interests.”
Outward Bound Dulwich The College has its own Scout Group, which includes two Troops and an Explorer Unit. It currently has 135 boys and girls and is open to children from Year 6, including those from other schools. The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award is offered from the start of life in the Middle School. Currently we have 140 students who start the Bronze Award in Year 9 as well as 250 students who are doing the Silver Award across Year 10 and Year 11. In the Upper School, around 80 pupils are currently working towards their Gold Award. Expeditions currently take place in the Ashdown Forest, the New Forest and the Lake District. From Year 9 pupils
can also join the CCF, Combined Cadet Force; we have a Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force section. The Army section is affiliated to the Welsh Guards. Around 200 boys and girls (from JAGS) are in the CCF and take part in a wide variety of activities which include sailing, flying, leadership and fieldcraft. Along with the many camps and courses on offer, the CCF also run an Arctic Survival Expedition to North Sweden, which takes place at the beginning of the Easter holidays, and this year Dulwich CCF with JAGS girls, formed the Guard of Honour for HM The King on Remembrance Day 2024 .
Hear from the pupils about the range of clubs and societies on offer at the College
You’ll have myriad opportunities to forge lifelong friendships...
The House system The House system is a very important feature of life in the Middle School. Its aim is to provide a structured format that encourages the personal and social development of pupils through competition activities and sporting events. There are eight Houses, each of which has a Housemaster responsible for encouraging pupils
to get involved in the House competitions. Pupils are expected to attend House meetings which take place on a fortnightly basis. Each House elects its own House Captain (Year 11) and colours are awarded to pupils who make a particular contribution during their time in the Middle School.
You will be joining a network of over 15,000 Old Alleynians...
Careers and the Upper School All pupils receive careers education throughout their Middle School years. This is formalised with aptitude and interest testing at the end of Year 10, which is then revisited and built on during lessons in Wellbeing and individual interviews with qualified Careers Advisers in the Michaelmas Term of Year 11. This helps pupils to select the right A levels and be aware of the implications for Higher Education courses and beyond. In the Upper School, pupils at Dulwich receive tailored advice in choosing the right combination of A level subjects to ready them for university applications and the world of work, and all receive individual careers
guidance. The Careers Department run the Professional Insight Programme to help pupils learn careers research skills and how to secure insight visits in a wide range of careers areas. Weekly careers newsletters highlight activities, events and competitions that will allow pupils to independently explore areas of career or subject interest. We also host an annual Dulwich College Futures Convention for all students in Year 11 and above, along with sector- specific networking evenings and workshops. On leaving the College, pupils join a network of some 15,000 Old Alleynians, many of whom stay in close touch with the College and are keen to support the current generation of Alleynians.
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