Blew House – Handbook for Boys August 2024

Activities for Senior Boarders

You are encouraged to make full use of all the facilities the College has to offer at the weekend, including the PE centre – further information can be found in your handbook.

You are strongly advised to get involved in the co-curricular life of the College. In addition to regular sporting fixtures there are a number of other ways in which you can become involved; During the school day there are over 70 clubs and societies which meet on a weekly basis. A full listing can be found in the College calendar and you are strong advised to attend the Union Fair, held within the first three weeks of the Michaelmas Term, where more details can be obtained. We are very proud of our Union and it is an important part of your education here at Dulwich College.

Main Sports

Other Sports (popular with boarders)

Michaelmas Term

Basketball

Rugby (5 teams)

Badminton

Lent Term

Table Tennis

Hockey (3 teams)

Tennis

Football (8 teams)

Squash

Summer Term

Athletics Cricket (4 teams)

Wednesday afternoon – Games Lesson This is a compulsory part of your timetable but there is a great selection of different sports to have a go at, either competitively or just for fun! Inter-House Competitions The boarding houses compete for the ‘Gordon Bowl’ which is awarded to the winning House captain in the final assembly of the year. You are encouraged to take an active role in these competitions, if not competing, then supporting the House. Some examples of competitions are below, but this is not a fixed list!! Michaelmas Term Lent Term Summer Term

Handball Football Basketball Pool Badminton History Quiz

Basketball Table Tennis Football Chess Chinese Chess

General Knowledge Tennis

Softball Squash

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