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OAs Inspiring the Next Generation
SHACKLETON 100 By Freddie Witts, Dulwich College Archivist
Wing Commander Lewis Cunningham (91-96) treated the students of the College CCF to a fascinating talk on Tuesday 2 February. Lewis was the Senior Cadet in the RAF section during his final year at the College and oversaw the first team as they won the National Air Squadron Trophy in 1996, a trophy we have now won on several occasions. Lewis spoke about how he came to have a career in the Royal Air Force as a fast jet pilot and shared some of the experiences he has had so far.
Taran Matharu (04-09) , author and publisher, joined pupils for a virtual visit on Wednesday 3 March. The boys and library staff had sent in lots of questions and were keen to hear about how Taran got started as a writer, found inspiration in both mythology and real-life adventure and the input he has on the design of his book covers.
On Tuesday 23 March, Pierre-Louis Denaro (03-14) spoke to the Francophone Society about his work as Managing Director of Ngor Island Surfcamp and Head of Medical for the Senegalese Federation of Surfing, working with their Olympic team. Pierre-Louis spoke passionately about how languages opened up opportunities for him throughout the world. An advocate for “outside the box” careers, living sustainably and limitless goal-oriented travel, Pierre-Louis left the group abuzz with ideas.
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, the College welcomed a panel of experts, including Will Fraser (06-08) , to explore the links between a healthy body and mind. Will played for Saracens and England and pursued his dream of winning the Premiership and European Cup, before being forced into early retirement due to injury. Will now uses the power of real-life experiences to drive change through his company, 100andfirst.
Dr Faheem Ahmed (03-10) joined us for one of May’s instalments of Thinking About webinar, a joint project with the Southwark Schools Learning Partnership. The collective community join weekly guest speakers to think about a variety of topics. Faheem focused his talk on Medicine and spoke about his company Selfless, whose mission is to create effective, innovative and sustainable solutions to the most pressing local and global challenges in healthcare with young people at its helm.
5th January 2022 marked the centenary of Ernest Shackleton’s death aboard the Quest . Just short of his 48th birthday, in 1922 he was on the fourth Antarctic voyage of his adventure-filled life, looking out over the scene of his greatest triumph.
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