Welcome to

Junior School2014-2015

DET UR P O N S M UNDO

Contents

Welcome from the College Headmaster 3Welcome from the Head of Junior School 4Staff Information 6Uniform and Equipment 10School Routines 14Curriculum 20Additional Support 28Assessment and Reporting 30Homework 34Holistic Opportunities 36Student Welfare 44Partnering with Parents 48Health and Safety 52Communication 56Calendar 57

WELCOME TO JUNIOR SCHOOL

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Welcome from the College Headmaster

A very warm welcome to Dulwich College Shanghai.

I do hope that you will find the contents of this Welcome Booklet helpful. It has been designed to answer many of the questions you may have as your child starts his or her education with us and it contains a wealth of useful information about daily school life in the College.

This is a vibrant and exciting school in which to be a student. While the academic progress and achievement of each student is always at the centre of our concerns, we believe that college life should be enjoyed for itself and not just as a preparation for adulthood. Here your sons and daughters are taught by expert and well qualified teachers who seek to inspire them. We help our students to become independent and courageous thinkers who are prepared to explore, innovate and meet life’s opportunities with creativity. Lessons engage students with pace and challenge and are enriched with all sorts of activity to extend students’ interests and skills beyond the confines of standard curriculum and examination

specifications. The academic curriculum runs alongside an enviable co-curricular programme that provides a wealth of sporting, cultural and adventurous opportunities and interest. As a result our students are cheerful, balanced and at ease with themselves and each other. They welcome challenge with enthusiasm and interest.

This school is a deeply inclusive and truly international community in which each child is valued in his or her own right. All children in the school are encouraged to develop their talents and realise their potential in the way that best meets their needs and personalities. The well-being of every child is at the heart of the school’s philosophy, for while we want them to develop a genuine love of learning, we also want them to be resilient, optimistic, confident and kind people who know how to form and sustain good relationships and make a positive contribution to society, living lives that are genuinely fulfilling. Teachers know the students very well and visitors often comment on the laughter, good humour and warmth that mark relationships between students and staff.

Our students are shown that people can make a difference and are encouraged to see that they also can make their mark in the world. They are encouraged to develop an open mind-set in which they can both acknowledge their weaknesses and learn how to overcome them, encountering academic and personal challenges with enthusiasm, ambition and a will to succeed. They learn to inspire, influence and collaborate with others and they learn how to manage conflict. They are helped to develop self-awareness and to understand their impact on others.

The College has a strong reputation for academic success and our expectations of students are high. Whether your son or daughter is with us for several years or just a few, he or she will be very well prepared for the next phase of education.

While we enjoy excellent facilities in a prime location in one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the world, it is our community - our students, staff and parents - that make this a special place to be. Our parents are tremendously supportive of the College, contributing a huge amount of time and energy to College events.

Together we welcome you to Dulwich College Shanghai for the academic year 2014-15.

Mr. Damien CharnockHeadmaster

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Welcome from the Head of Junior School

I would like to formally welcome you and your family to the Junior School. Your child is special and it is our duty to ensure that they achieve their full potential in all areas of their development.

Our aim, therefore, is to provide your child with the very best education and support, within an environment that is welcoming, safe and happy. Along with this, we aim to ensure that you, as a family, feel that you are an integral part of our community. By working in true partnership, we believe that we can create a mean-ingful experience for everyone connected with us.

We believe that all our students are entitled to a well–resourced and rich learning environment that promotes their sense of respon-sibility and autonomy. This learning environment is developed, used, and nurtured by a committed and professional team of staff that have been recruited from across the globe.

The international community in which we work is one that allows us to foster a sense of a global togetherness. It is one in which we can work together to develop an ethos where success and achievement culminate in high attainment. We aspire to create a learning environment in which all students feel valued and respected, and which fosters in them a love of learning and excitement for the learning journey. We believe that it is crucial to our success to create an environment in which mistakes are seen as part of the learning process.

We are very excited about welcoming you to our school. Please take the time to read through this booklet and do not hesitate to contact me should you have any further questions. The journey begins here.

Mr.Philip StewartHead of Junior School

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Junior School Staffing

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Junior School Leadership Team

Head of Junior School: Mr. Philip Stewart Deputy Head of Junior School: Mrs. Victoria FosterEmail : philip.stewart@dulwich-shanghai.cn Email: victoria.foster@dulwich-shanghai.cnTelephone: 021 5899 9910 ext 210 Telephone: 021 5899 9910 ext 190

Junior School Class Teachers

To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn

Year Group Class TeacherYear 3 Group Leader Ms. Mary Whyte (IRE)Year 3 Ms. Margaret Dyke (UK), House Coordinator and Head of ITYear 3 Mr. James Perry (NZ)Year 3 Ms. Meghan Raeburn (UK)Year 3 Mrs. Rebecca Greenhough (UK)Year 4 Group Leader Mr. Chris Jenkins (UK)Year 4 Ms. Hilary Puke-Petero (NZ)Year 4 Ms. Elena Drotar (US)Year 4 Mrs. Janine Griffiths (UK)Year 4 Ms. Alex Marshall (UK)Year 4 Ms. Janine Higgins (UK), Head of EnglishYear 5 Group Leader Ms. Ceri Seymour (UK)Year 5 Ms. Kim Gillingham (UK), Head of ScienceYear 5 Ms. Beverley Davison (UK)Year 5 Mr. Rob Garbett (UK)Year 5 Mrs. Georgina Gray (UK)Year 6 Group Leader Mrs. Holly Seirinakis (UK)

Year 6 Mrs. Shelley Hunt (AUS)Year 6 Mrs. Joanna Thurston-Barnes (UK)Year 6 Mr. Andrew Morgan (AUS)Year 6 Ms. Emily Morgan-Evans (UK), Head of Mathematics

Junior School Learning Assistants

Ms. Sam Bi (PRC) Ms. Kay Kang (PRC) Ms. Ann Huo (PRC) Ms. Ruby Zhang (PRC)Ms. Christina Zhou (PRC) Ms. Jessica Wang (PRC) Ms. Xiao Min (PRC

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Junior School Specialist Teachers and Assistants

PE Ms. Ellenie Coughlan (AUS), Head of PE, Mr. Elliot Scrivener (NZ)Mr. Nathan Sasson (UK) (Term 1 only), Mr. Leo Zhang (PRC)

Art Ms. Pia Kanaan (UK), Ms. Haze Chen (PRC)ICT Ms. Bobo Yu (PRC)Music Ms. Polly Osborn (UK), Mr. Chris Smith (UK)Library Mrs. Yvonne Baumann (UK), Ms. Salina Xiang (PRC)EAL Mrs. Gillie Hagger (UK), Ms. Jenny Chen (PRC)Learning Support Ms. Anna Hansen-Just (UK) and Mrs. Ann Perich (UK),

Ms. Rachel Qui (PRC)Primary Mandarin Teachers Ms. Virginia Zhang (PRC)

Ms. Alin Yu (PRC)Ms. Freya Zhang (PRC)Ms. Spring Xing (PRC)Ms. Mandy Yu (PRC)Ms. Lucy Yu (PRC)Ms. Lindsey Duan (PRC)

Junior School Administrative Staff

To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn or telephone 58999910 and use the extension numbers below.

Name Area of Responsibility Extension NumberMs. Joey Chen (PRC) Junior School Office 623

College Contacts

To contact a member of staff, please use the following email structure: firstname.surname@dulwich-shanghai.cn or telephone 58999910 and use the extension numbers below.

Name Area of Responsibility Extension NumberMrs. Lorna Wilson (UK) Business Administration 252Mr. Stephen Buckland (UK) College IT Systems 555Mr. Derrick Quinet (USA) College Sport 503Ms. Stella Shi (PRC) College Bus Service 602Ms. Irene Hu (PRC) College Catering and Security Passes 222

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Uniform and Equipment

Uniform

The College believes that the school uniform should be worn with pride. It is a symbol of belonging and a statement that students are ready to learn. As such, students are expected to wear the uniform as stated in this publication. Any deviation from this will be questioned.

A uniform list is also available from the Uniform Shop, the Admissions Office, or via the College website.

Please note that there are some rules that apply specifically to the wearing of school uniform and students’s general appearance:

• Shoes should be black leather and have heels that are no more than 4cm; any higher and they are unsafe while running around outside or on the relatively steep stairs.• All uniform must be clearly labelled.• Extreme haircuts or dyed hair are not permitted. Hair is to be tied back if shoulder length or longer.• Jewelry, apart from stud earrings, may not be worn.• Hair accessories must be navy blue. “Fun” hair accessories are not permitted.• Formal uniform is worn for certain College events where the objective is to instill a sense of pride and respect for formal occasions.

Parents are asked to fully support these regulations.

SUMMER WINTERPE summer top

PE summer shorts

PE winter top

PE winter trousers

White long-sleeved shirt

Checked skirt

Navy knee-high socks or Navy tights

Blazer

Formal Uniform

Daily

SUMMER

Navy skorts

Navy knee-high socks

PE

White short-sleeved shirt

JUNIOR SCHOOL (Years 3 to 6) GIRLS

Merino cardigan

Checked skirtCotton cardigan

Tie Tie

WINTERWhite long-sleeved shirt Tie

2-in-1 CoatRed school bag School cap

Compulsory

School hat

OR Optional

Scarf

OR

Navy short socks

Navy trousersBlack leather shoes

Navy knee-high socks or Navy tightsBlack leather shoes

Black leather shoes

Trainers TrainersWhite ankle socksWhite ankle socks

Daily

SUMMER

SUMMERWINTER

PE summer top

PE summer shorts

PE winter top

PE winter trousers

Navy shorts

Navy short socks

PE

White short-sleeved shirt

Cotton sweater

JUNIOR SCHOOL (Years 3 to 6) BOYS

White long-sleeved shirt Tie

Navy trousers

Navy short socks

Blazer

Formal Uniform

Tie

WINTER

2-in-1 CoatRed school bag School cap Scarf

Compulsory

School hat

OR Optional

ORNavy trousers

Merino sweater

Navy trousers

Navy short socks

White long-sleeved shirt Tie

Black leather shoes Black leather shoes

Trainers Trainers

White short socks White short socks

Black leather shoes

HOUSE KIT (Years 1 to 13)

Howard Wing Shackleton Anand

Parents should also buy the House PE kit.

General kit for both PE & Games LessonsRunning ShoesDCS Football SocksWater BottleDCS PE Tracksuit pantsDCS HoodieDCS Baseball Cap

Football StudsWhite socksDCS Swimming SuitDCS PE Tracksuit jumperDCS Swim Cap

There is an optional red fleece with the school crest, which can be worn outdoors and an optional coat with the school crest. The DCS hoodie is for outdoor use only.

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What Should Children Bring to School?

It is vital that students are well prepared for the school day. To support this students are requested to bring the following equipment daily:• Home/school communication books • Reading books • Pencil cases

Water Bottles

Each student should have a clearly labelled water bottle with them at all times. Fluids are crucial to a student’s ability to concentrate. Students will have access to these bottles both during class times and during break and lunch. Having their own water bottle is also environmentally friendly.

Security

Staff and students are expected to respect the property of the College and of others, and to take all reasonable measures to safeguard this property and their own personal items they bring to school. The College cannot accept responsibility for personal items brought into the College. Individuals have responsibility for their own belongings. The College provides a safety deposit storage facility to assist in safeguarding personal property. Where lockers are provided, students should make use of these for storage of personal items. Students are responsible for the care of all items in the locker and for providing a suitable padlock to ensure security.

Money

Money must not be brought to school unless for a fund raising event - neither is it to be taken on outings unless specified. All monies that are brought into school should be given to either the class teacher or the Junior School office for safe storage.

Lost and Found

To support students in looking after their personal belongings the College requests that all items of clothing are clearly labelled. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own items. Should a student lose something during the school day, they should inform the class teacher who will support them in looking for it. If this is not successful, parents should contact the Junior School office and check the lost property box located there. If the item of clothing is not found it may have been placed in the lost property cupboard located in the music corridor. Students should not check the lost property cupboard without an adult present.

Technology

Studywiz is our Virtual Learning Environment. It enables students to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Given access to resources and websites that have been used in lessons, they are able to re-visit and consolidate their understanding of any topic. Studywiz also allows the students to work collaboratively, share files, partake in discussions, and get involved in online chats about any given topic. They can share their work with friends and family, and offer constructive feedback to their peers. Finally, it is a great tool for sharing useful information including curriculum details and photos of events.

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School Routines

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Timetable

The Junior School timetable has been developed to ensure as much consistency and flow during the day as possible. This allows for more understanding and better learning on the part of students, thus enabling them to maximise their learning opportunities.

Eachdaybeginspromptlyat8.15am.

8.15am School day begins/registration10.25am – 10.45am Break time11.55pm – 12.55pm Lunchtime12.55pm – 1.30pm Assembly3:30pm End of school day

Lunch and Break Times

The College is acutely aware of the importance of these times of day for student’s health and social development.

Break TimeBreak time lasts for 20 minutes from 10.25am until 10.45am. The Junior School has zoned areas for students who wish to take part in a variety of activities. Quiet areas, sporting areas, climbing frames, and an area for traditional games are all available for students to access. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to eat at break time. However, parents are reminded that there is a gap of only 1 hour 10 minutes between break time and lunch time.

Students must not have the following items as a snack:• Sweets• Lollipops• Large bags of crisps / biscuits• Chocolate

The eating of fruit and vegetables as a healthy snack is encouraged.

Please be aware that foods containing nuts are not permitted as the Junior School is a nut free environment and there are several students with nut allergies.

Lunch TimesThe Junior School places great emphasis on this time of day for students. It is a time when they socialise and also take in the nutrition required to learn and develop.

All students have lunch between 11.55pm and 12.55pm. Students in Years 5 and 6 eat in the Senior School canteen. In addition to giving them more time to eat, this location serves as a good introduction to the transition to the Senior School. Students in Years 3 and 4 eat in the Junior School canteen. All school meals are provided by an external catering company, see page 15 for more details. The menu for the week can be viewed via our College website, in the main entrance and in the Junior and Senior School canteens.

Packed LunchStudents who bring a packed lunch from home will eat in the canteen at the same time as those having school lunch. The College cannot accommodate deliveries from local restaurants for students during lunchtime. If parents are bringing in hot food from home, it should be clearly labelled and left in the designated area at the Guard House. It will then be delivered to the relevant canteen in time for the students to collect.

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Catering Services

The College uses the Sodexo Company to provide staff and student lunches and snacks. Sodexo uses the onsite kitchen in the Senior School to prepare all meals. Meals for students in Years 3 and 4 are then taken the short distance to the Junior school Canteen where everything is kept hot using high quality heating pans.

There is a College Nutrition Committee that consists of representatives from DUCKS, Junior School and Senior School staff and students as well as parents of students from all three schools. The Nutrition Committee offers staff students and parents a chance to feedback directly to the Manager of Sodexo any concerns, suggestions or criticisms that they have. Regular surveys are taken and acted upon.

Sodexo offers the following services to Junior School students:

There is a choice between:

• Western and Asian Set Menus: One main course dish with meat or fish, vegetables and carbohydrate, one dessert, one drink, fresh fruit and free access to the salad bar.

• Customised Sandwich / Assorted Sushi Set Menu: One sandwich or assorted sushi, one dessert, one drink, fresh fruit and free access to the salad bar.

All Sodexo menus are made under the supervision of our Nutritionist.

Payment System

Credit can be added to lunch accounts between 8.00am and 4.00pm in the Senior School canteen area.

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If parents are aware that their child will need to leave school early during a school day, they must inform the class teacher by email or in writing. The class teacher will then inform the Junior School Office. The student must be collected from the Junior School Office. On leaving the site, a permission slip, signed by the class teacher, must be submitted to the Security Guards. The Guards will be instructed to turn back any student who does not have the required permission slip.

End of the School Day

The day ends at 3.30pm. The procedures for the end of the day differ depending on the age of the Students.

Years 3/4Students should be collected from the door of their classroom by an adult who is known to the class teacher. A parent should inform either the class teacher or the Junior School Office if there is to be a change of person picking up the student.

Junior School Learning Assistants will take students who go home on the school bus to the buses at the end of the school day. They will then remain in the area to ensure that the students stay on board. Buses leave the College at 3.45pm, except when CCAs are on. Any student who misses the bus should inform the Junior School Office, which will then inform a member of the Junior School Leadership Team and contact parents.

Years 5/6To help students develop their independence, they are asked to make their own way from the classroom to meet with their designated adult. Students will be taught what to do should the appropriate adult not be present. This will involve returning to the classroom where the class teacher will be present for 10 minutes at the end of the school day. In cases where a student needs to return to the school after this time, they will be directed toward the Junior School Office. To answer any minor questions, a member of the Year 5 and Year 6 teaching team will be in the College Reception area.

Students going home on a school bus will make their own way down to the allotted areas. Junior School Learning Assistants will be available to ensure they are safely on board.

Absence

If a student is going to be absent from school due to illness, parents should contact their child’s class teacher via email, or telephone the Junior School Office on 58999910 ext 623 or the absence answering machine service on 33821805 before 9.00am. If parents know in advance that their child will be away from school, they must contact their child’s class teacher beforehand.

Bicycles

It is important that parents are aware of the regulations regarding bicycles in Shanghai. From the College perspective, the priority is to ensure that children are kept safe and, to this end, parents are encouraged to insist that their sons/daughters wear safety helmets whenever they are riding their bicycles. The College is aware of how dangerous roads in Shanghai can be and regularly receive reports of accidents, many involving fatalities of cyclists.

Students Leaving Before the End of the School Day

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School Busses

The College offers a bus service in Pudong and Puxi with one-way and return trip options. Services may not be available to distant locations and a bus stop will not be created for fewer than three students. One-way bus riders are charged at a lower rate than round trip bus riders. Bus refunds for students withdrawing from the College are calculated in the same manner as tuition fee refunds for withdrawing students. Bus refunds for students who need to change their bus arrangements during the school year will be handled individually.

All bussing arrangements should be made through the Bussing Department via Operations located in the Senior School building. Please contact stella.shi@dulwich-shanghai.cn.

Parents of children that will travel on the school bus will receive a copy of the Bus Regulations. Please be aware of the following:

• It is imperative that children are waiting when the bus arrives to collect them. If the bus has to wait, this lengthens what is, for many, an already long journey.

• Seat belts must be fastened immediately and not undone until the bus arrives at its destination.

• Food is not to be eaten on the buses.

• Children should be collected promptly on their return as all are keen to get home after a long day.

Parents should talk to their child about being polite to the bus monitor and driver. They should also remind them that seemingly harmless ‘playing’ and teasing on the bus can be extremely upsetting for some children and can become a form of bullying if continued. Bad language is strictly forbidden. If children continuously misbehave, parents will receive a warning that their child may have to be removed from the bus, for their own safety as well as that of the other children.

Traffic Arrangements

The areas directly outside the College gates are very busy during drop-off and pick-up times. On the advice of the Jin Qiao traffic police, the College operates a drop-off/pick-up routine.

In order to create a safe drop-off/pick-up environment for the students outside the College gates, parents are requested to support the College by telling their driver to strictly adhere to the following regulations and listen to instructions given by school staff and school security guards.

Parents are asked to drop off and pick up students in the drop off/pick up area and leave straight away. Cars must not double or triple park when dropping off or picking up students on Lan An Road or drive/park against the flow of traffic. Cars must not make a U-turn on Lan An Road or park at the drop off/pick up area or on the zebra crossing.

Guards are stationed outside the gates of the main campus in order to assist with drop-off/pick-up. There is a coned- off section of approximately four car lengths directly in front of the main College gates for drop-off/pick-up. Parents should be aware that it is illegal to park anywhere on the College side of the road and traffic police can, and do, fine drivers who disobey this rule. Double parking is never allowed as it hinders the flow of traffic. The guards can only assist with traffic control and require the cooperation of parents/drivers in following their directions.

Overleaf is a map detailing the above, which parents are asked to share with their drivers.

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Curriculum

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Curriculum

The College aims to develop well-rounded young people who strive for excellence in all that they do. It promotes effective learning and communication, and the pursuit of individual academic success, encouraging all students to become principle – centred members of society.

The Junior School curriculum is largely based on the English National Curriculum. The objectives are delivered in a creative and exciting cross-curricular manner that incorporates both student interests and the need to cater to differing learning styles.

The curriculum also takes into account the China context and the College Philosophy and Objective statements and is adapted to provide localised, real-world connections. It offers students the opportunity to work in depth, giving them the time they need to reflect and consolidate, supporting their natural curiosity and stimulating their creativity.

In the Junior School the curriculum content is not set in stone, consequently materials are adapted each year to best meet the needs of the students and also take account of the changing world. In particular current news events often drive learning and teaching.

The curriculum allows students, teachers and parents to work together, using a wide range of resources to create a challenging, distinctive and exciting experience.

Below is a short synopsis of each area of the curriculum. Further details can be obtained from staff within the Junior School.

English

The aim of English teaching in the Junior School is to continue the language learning that students have already begun and to help them become proficient users of English throughout their lives.

The Junior School follows the English National Curriculum objectives, and individual teachers adapt units to create a flourishing working environment, creatively incorporating their topics into their English lessons. Planning is carried out with knowledge of the level that the students are currently working at, and teachers differentiate accordingly.

Each year group enjoys a daily hour of dedicated English teaching during which they learn through speaking, listening, reading and writing. These aspects of English are not only interdependent, but mutually enhancing.

Language is fundamental to communicating, learning and thinking. The aim is to make students become confident speakers with the ability to listen carefully and critically assess the thoughts of others. They are encouraged to speak clearly, fluently and confidently to different people, and for a range of purposes - to listen to others, to understand, and to respond. These skills are developed with the use of role-play, debating, and class and group discussions.

Students are introduced to a wide variety of increasingly challenging literature, as well as non-fiction texts. They develop as enthusiastic, independent readers who can analyse, evaluate and criticise. As they gain full fluency, the forms of teaching will shift to emphasise reading and composition skills at text level.

Students write for a range of audiences, which gives them a purpose for their writing. They have frequent opportunities to plan, draft and re-draft their work within group and whole-class teaching. They are taught how to structure their writing and how to interest the reader by using a rich vocabulary.

In addition to their timetabled English lessons, the students also have an hour session in the Junior School Library. A Teacher Librarian, who works closely with the classroom teachers to enrich the topics and make cross-curricular links, where appropriate, runs these lessons.

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Mathematics

Mathematics is fundamental to student learning and it is one of the core subjects in the English National Curriculum. The Junior School follow the principles of the UK’s revised Primary Framework for Mathematics.

Each class has an hour of Mathematics every day in which the teacher adapts the work to suit the needs and interest of the class. Furthermore, materials are differentiated to meet the needs of every student in each class. Students are placed into ability groups based on their previous year’s achievement, teacher assessment or entrance tests. Standards are high as even in the lower sets students work at levels well above UK national averages. As student needs change, they may be required to move sets during the course of the year.

Our aim is to ensure that students feel confident in using Mathematics by emphasising the thorough learning of mental arithmetic and core skills. This is promoted further through the practice of written and mental calculations, the use of mathematical language and symbols and group discussions. Through developing a broad range of skills in using and applying mathematics in a wide range of contexts, mathematical fluency and reasoning are more deeply developed. There is also a focus on developing capabilities to analyse information and solve problems.

ICT

ICT plays an important role in the Junior School, the aim being to provide students with the tools needed not only to continue their studies into the Senior School, but also to prepare them for an ever-changing world where technology plays an increasing part.

The role of ICT in the Junior School is three-fold. We have an ICT lab where they learn the basic skills outlined in the English National Curriculum:

These are:

• Finding things out• Developing ideas and making things happen• Exchanging and sharing information• Modifying and reviewing work as it progresses.

Where appropriate, these skills are linked to topics occurring within the year group in other curriculum areas or taught through projects that give students the opportunity to gain knowledge of ICT and to implement these skills.

Secondly, the students have access to a range of technologies in the classroom including an interactive Smart Board. Each year group also has access to a bank of Apple laptops and a class set of iPads, which can be booked by teachers to support work in the classroom as appropriate. This provides the students with a range of learning tools to support their studies and helps them to communicate their ideas in a variety of ways, whether it is through the medium of film, photography, presentations, or simply written reports.

Thirdly, the Junior School operates a virtual learning environment, Studywiz, which allows students and teachers to extend their learning beyond the classroom, enabling them to continue school work, discuss ideas with their peers, and complete tasks set by the teacher both at home and at school.

The thread that links these areas is a dedication to ensuring that the students learn to use the technology available in a responsible and safe way. Each year, students are given specific lessons on Internet safety and guidance on how to deal with the intricacies of on-line communication. This is also part of the PSHCE curriculum. (See page 25)

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Science

Science stimulates and excites pupils’ wonder about phenomena and events in the world around them. It satisfies their curiosity with knowledge. It is concerned with observing, questioning, experimenting, deducing and reaching conclusions about what has happened based on evidence. Through science, children understand how major scientific ideas contribute to the quality of our lives – their influence on industry, business and medicine. Filled with practical investigations, children follow on from the core principals established in DUCKS, and delve further into the wonders of biology, chemistry and physics

Mandarin

Mandarin is taught in one-hour periods, four days per week by a dedicated Primary Mandarin Team. There are three pathways:

• Mandarin as a Foreign Language (MFL)• Mandarin as a Second Language (MSL)• Mandarin as a Native Language (CNL)

MFLThis course is designed for non-native/non-heritage students emphasising oral communication with an element relating to Chinese culture.

MSLThis course is designed for heritage students who have been living out of China, or non-heritage students who have been living in China for a long time and are almost fluent in speaking Mandarin.

CNLThis course is designed for students for whom Chinese is their first language. The learning objectives focus on furthering student knowledge of literature and developing their critical thinking skills.

Further information on the Mandarin Curriculum is available on the College Website.

Humanities

History and Geography are taught through cross-curricular Humanities topics. The curriculum is skills based, focusing wherever possible on student interest. Students study Geographical language and carry out Geographical enquiry including fieldwork and map work. Whilst studying places and environments the students learn about the locality and compare their lives here with those of people in other parts of the world. Students are introduced to chronological understanding, Historical enquiry and interpretations of History by studying significant people, events, and places from both the recent and more distant past. Perspectives may be political, economic, technological, scientific, social, religious, cultural, or aesthetic; the students learn about change and continuity. Whole class teaching is combined with enquiry-based research activities during which students are encouraged to present their findings and knowledge in a variety of ways using a wide range of media. Where possible, very real links are made with our host country whilst studying Humanities to ensure learning remains relevant and purposeful.

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Physical Education (PE)

The PE programme is based on the English National Curriculum and takes into consideration the facilities, equipment, climate, student population, travel, and local culture in Shanghai.

PE is taught for two hours per week by specialist teachers from across the College. Emphasis is placed upon promoting enjoyment through participation, co-operation, competitive spirit, sportsmanship, etiquette, and safe practice. The aim is to equip the students with the skills and experiences that will enable them to maintain a healthy life style in the years to come.

Areas covered include Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Games, Swimming, and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities. Each student is provided with a broad range of activities and learns the basic skills relevant to them. This is supported by health education and both peer and self -assessment.

PE offers a variety of sports under the following headings:• Invasion games – including Football, Touch Rugby, Netball, Basketball, Ultimate Frisbee and Hockey• Batting and fielding games – including Cricket and T–ball• Net/wall games – including Badminton and Table Tennis, Volleyball and Short Tennis

Opportunities for competition are given through House activities, Sports Day, Swim Galas and an additional competitive sports programme that runs after school and at weekends. (see Competitive Sports Handbook). On a PE day, students can wear their PE kit for the entire day. However, students who wish to change for hygeine reasons, will be allowed to.

Library

The Library is at the heart of the Junior School and it’s curriculum.

Our mission is to:• Inspire and foster a passion for reading, knowledge, life-long learning and intellectual enrichment• Develop and enhance independent learning skills• Provide access to information in all its forms as well as guidance for its critical and ethical use• Support the College values, its curriculum and our community.

The JS Library collection includes more than 12,000 titles, including Non-Fiction, Fiction, and Audio Books, as well as a comprehensive Reference Section and Online Databases. These resources provide students with both research materials and recreational reading.

A Teacher-Librarian, responsible for the Information Literacy Programme, and a support team, who manage day-to-day operations, staff the Library.

Each class has a weekly, scheduled Library lesson, when students borrow and return materials. In addition, a Library Skills Continuum, linked to Topics and the Literacy Curriculum, teaches research skills and literary appreciation. Students will also learn how to use the online catalogue and databases.

The Library is open to parents before and after school from 8.00 - 8.30AM and 3.30 – 4.00pm daily.

Students can also visit the Library during lunchtime on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, between 12.30 and 12.55pm.

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Art

The Junior School has a fully equipped Art room complete with an on-site kiln and access to computers for research purposes. The curriculum focuses on developing a love of art and providing opportunities for self expression and use of the imagination. A variety of media are used including print making, ceramics, construction and textiles. Student art work is displayed throughout the school. The programme is inextricably linked to the topic work in each Year group.

It is broken down into five distinctive areas:

1. Artistic perception: processing, analysing and responding to sensory information through the use of language and skills unique to the visual arts.

2. Creative expression: application of processing skills in composing, arranging work and the use of a variety of contexts to communicate meaning.

3. Historical and cultural context: understanding the historical contributions and cultural dimensions of each topic, thereby developing a sense of their cultural and geographical surroundings.

4. Aesthetic value: critical analysis of their own work and that of others. 5. Connections, relations and applications: developing competencies and creative skills in problem

solving, communication and time management.

Music

The Music curriculum is designed to ensure that every student has the best possible opportunity to develop their skills, understanding, appreciation and passion for music at all levels.

Aims:• Students will sing songs and play instruments with increasing confidence, skill, expression and awareness of their own contribution to a group or class performance. • Students will improvise and develop their own musical compositions in response to a variety of different stimuli with increasing personal involvement, independence and creativity. • Students will explore their thoughts and feelings through responding physically, intellectually and emotionally to a variety of music from different times and cultures. • Students will improve their understanding of vocal and instrumental solo and ensemble performance and develop effective theoretical and aural skills.

Year 3Year 3 students will be given a string instrument (violin, viola, cello or double bass) and follow an enriched course using “String Essentials”. They will develop:

• Performance technique and understanding• Skills using percussion, singing, music software, composition and listening activities.

Year 4In order to maximise the learning achieved during the Year 3 String Programme, students will be encouraged to continue with their string instrument for use in Year 4 lessons. This is not compulsory. Parents who want their child to continue will need to purchase an instrument. We recommend that individual tuition (paid for by parents) with a specialist teacher takes place as well.

The Year 4 curriculum will consist of a class-based ensemble programme where continuing string students will be catered for alongside those students who have chosen not to continue with strings. Those who have chosen not to will develop vocal, instrumental, theoretical, aural, Music ICT skills and music appreciation through enriched schemes of work including Music of the Caribbean, Indian rhythm, The Blues and Music for Cartoon Action. Students who continue strings will also develop skills in each area through combined activities.

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Year 5All students in Year 5 will be given a band instrument and tuition for the year in a programme using the enriched course “Standards of Excellence”. They will develop:

• Performance technique and understanding• Skills using percussion, singing, music software, composition and listening activities.

Year 6Year 6 students will continue to improve instrumental skills through different ensemble and composition programmes. They are encouraged to choose their preferred instrument as part of each programme. If they do not learn a specific instrument they will use keyboard and tuned and untuned percussion within ensemble work. They will improve understanding of musical language, theory and context whilst becoming confident performers and composers.

Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education (PSHCE)

This programme plays a vital role in supporting each student’s social and emotional development. As well as specific PSHCE lessons, themes will be supported through assemblies and the general behavioural expectations in the Junior School. Staff such as the Head of School, Deputy Head of School, and the College Guidance Counsellor also support the programme. For the academic Year 2014/15, the Junior School students will all engage in the PSHCE programme at the same time. This provides flexibility, allowing us to incorporate the House system and vertical grouping as appropriate.

Service Education

Roots and Shoots:In past years the College has been involved in The Roots and Shoots planting tree programmes, environmental projects and fundraising around Shanghai. The staff and students of the Junior School have agreed to support this charity once again during the academic Year 2014-15

Animal Asia.org, Chengdu Rescue Centre - Moon Bears:The Junior School will again support the plight of the Moon Bears. The aim is to allow us to continue our adoption of a 15 year old female bear, Xuan Xuan after her 15 years incarcerated in a bile bear farm. She is now happily settling into the Animals Asia Rescue centre, in Chengdu. Our funds shall also be directed towards the largest ever Moon Bear rescue currently underway in Nanning, in the rescue and rehabilitation of 138 bears.

Noughts & Hearts – Help Children in Need:The Junior school will continue to support Noughts & Hearts, a charity that was founded by Margaret Gao, a previous student at Dulwich College Shanghai who won the prestigious International Diana Award for her outstanding, sustained and selfless contribution to her community.

Its aim is to provide better educational opportunities for underprivileged children in China and one charity it supports is the Will Foundation. We will continue to support the Will Foundation, an eco-learning centre for disadvantaged children on Chongming Island, by providing opportunities for the children to engage and learn from each other through curriculum-based projects.

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Additional Support

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Learning Support

We offer individual programmes for students with a diagnosed specific learning difficulty, and provision for students who may require learning support at some point during their academic studies.

All provision is aimed at the individual student’s specific learning needs and is cross-curricular wherever possible. Student support is often through individual or small group withdrawal systems, but is also carried out through support teachers by creating effective learning strategies to help remove barriers to learning in mainstream classes.

College Guidance Counsellor

The College Guidance Counsellor is available to students, parents and staff to provide counselling and advice as needed. The Counsellor also supports the PSHCE programme and provides guidance throughout the College.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Learning an entire curriculum and its language of instruction simultaneously is, quite clearly, a con-siderable undertaking. To help its non-native speakers of English meet this challenge, the Junior School offers a flexible EAL programme. In cases of most obvious need, learners are withdrawn from Mandarin class to receive specialist EAL tuition. Classes are kept small, and work focuses not just on the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading and writing but on the specific aspects of language which students require to understand and use in their normal lessons.

In addition, where possible, EAL students will receive in-class support from an EAL specialist. In an approach known as Content and Language Integrated Learning, which is based on research showing that language is best learnt in context, the intention is for the Class teacher and EAL specialist to work collaboratively in helping students learn relevant curriculum topics and the associated language, at word, sentence and text level.

Subject to sufficient progress being made in the acquisition of English, as measured by both formal and informal assessment, and in the shared opinion of the classroom and EAL teacher, students will exit the EAL support programme and begin the study of Mandarin.

The factors influencing the acquisition of EAL are many and varied, and different students will have different learning trajectories. All, however, will be assisted to achieve their full potential, whether in an EAL withdrawal or mainstream class.

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Assessments and Reporting

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Assessments

The College believes that Assessment for Learning (AFL) or formative assessment is the key to effective teaching and learning. It provides an environment in which intercultural understanding can flourish and learners can become inspired. Formative assessment supports on-going learning.

The College believes that assessment of learning or summative assessment is also important. Summative assessment is concerned with assessments carried out at particular points in time and supports a range of further purposes, including tracking student progress, reporting, evaluating, planning, and target-setting.

Assessment Techniques

Students have a wide range of abilities and learning styles and our approaches to assessment reflect this. These may include:

• Observational assessment: observation of responses to learning activities and unstructured situations• Dynamic assessment: analysis of responses in the context of learning a task• Questioning: judgement about the degree of understanding and an opportunity to dig deeper• Criterion-referenced assessment: measurement of attainment against predetermined criteria• Formal assessment: completion of tests or set tasks

Each year group undertakes the following formalised tests / assessments. In addition, class teachers provide verbal feedback to students and informal assessment takes place throughout the teaching of the lesson. Students are assessed in writing throughout the year using APP (Assessing Pupil Progress). This formative assessment highlights the areas of development in each level. From this analysis students are set a writing and reading target for the term. Students will also have a Mathematics target each term, which changes when appropriate.

Year Group Standardised TestingYear 3 NFER Progress in Maths, Progress in English, Year 3 SAT Year 4 NFER Progress in Maths, Progress in English, Year 4 SATYear 5 NFER Progress in Maths, Progress in English, Year 5 SATYear 6 NFER Progress in Maths, Progress in English, KS2 SAT

Reports

Students receive two formal written reports per year. The first report is sent home at the end of Term 1 and the second report at the end of Term 3. Information contained in the reports pertains to a student’s achievement and attainment throughout the year. Reports are also used to guide teachers and parents in the development of individual targets for each child. At the beginning of Term 3 students will receive a grade sheet identifying performance and progress in Term 2.

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Parent Consultations and ACE Time

Face-to-face contact is crucial in supporting the progress of students. Parent consultations offer an opportunity to discuss strengths, areas for improvement and achievement. Parent consultations officially occur twice per year, however, parents are encouraged to make an appointment when they feel that it is necessary. Parents may make the choice to bring along their child to the discussions if they feel it would be appropriate.

ACE (Adult Child Evaluation) time occurs in Term 1 and Term 2. This is a more relaxed opportunity for parents to come into their child’s classroom during the day and discuss their work with them. It is crucial to involve students in their own learning. Feedback from students has shown that they truly value this opportunity.

Academic Honesty

Academic honesty refers to the process and the means by which a student produces an original piece of work that acknowledges the thoughts and contributions of others.

RationaleThe College believes that instruction in academic honesty is a fundamental part of each student’s education. In line with the College Values, students are encouraged to act in a responsible, ethical and honest manner towards intellectual property and authentic authorship. This includes all written work produced by students, essays, scientific research and reports, computer programmes, music, visual arts, film, dance, theatre arts, and photographs. The original authors of these materials have the right to identify such work as their own intellectual property, and the College respects this right.

It is expected that each part of the College will create their own specific procedures and practices to put both the aims and objectives of this policy and the spirit of academic honesty into effect. As students progress through the College, they should learn about intellectual property and how it is covered by copyright.

The school will follow UK copyright law, particularly with regard to photocopying practices, audio-visual materials, production scripts and scores, and computer programmes.

Responsibilities of Teachers• Modeling good practice. All articles or quotes from newspapers, journals, books and websites should be referenced before being presented or put on display.• Educating students about the importance of academic honesty. Teachers will take into account that students are still learning to understand what academic honesty means.• Teaching older students how to cite (reference) sources correctly• Dealing with academic dishonesty when it arises• Clarifying to students whether collaboration on a task is allowed

Responsibilities of Parents• Encouraging their children to try to do their homework on their own and write in their own words• Stating clearly in writing when help has been given on the work itself• Informingtheschoolifacademicdishonestyissuspected.

Responsibilities of Students• Trying to produce their work on their own. If any help is given, it should be acknowledged in writing.• Knowing how to cite (reference) sources and how to create a bibliography• Asking their teacher or the respective librarian for help.

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Examples of academic dishonesty include:• Copying all or part of another students work• Arranging to have the work completed by someone else• Cheating in tests, by referring to prohibited materials during testing, or gaining knowledge of the test unofficially before hand• Copying homework.

Homework

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Homework

Homework refers to any work or activities that are asked of students outside of normal lesson times. Tasks are set to support learning and development rather than imposed as extra work.

Homework is an essential and important part of the curriculum throughout the Junior School and is usually given on a nightly basis to allow students to preview, practice, and review or expand on material introduced in class.

As far as possible, parents should: • Provide a reasonably peaceful and suitable place in which students can do their homework• Support the school in valuing homework • Use the Homework Diary to see that deadlines are being met • Encourage the student to work independently when appropriate• Test learning (e.g. vocabulary) or listen to students read what they have written.

Homework Support

The Library is open Monday to Friday until 4.00pm. If parents feel there is a problem with the amount or difficulty of homework, they should contact the class teacher.

Weekly Homework Allocation

Timings may differ from time to time, depending on the topics being studied. In addition to the homework identified below, it is also expected that students undertake the learning of spellings, multiplication tables, instrument practice and reading of books. It is expected that homework will be handed in the next day unless otherwise specified.

Year Goup English/Topic Maths MusicYear 3 1x30mins 1x30mins 5x10min instrument practiceYear 4 2x30mins 2x30mins As requiredYear 5 2x45mins 2x45mins 5x10min instrument practiceYear 6 2x60mins 2x60min As required

Mandarin HomeworkYear Group MFL Group MSL Group CNL GroupYear 3 10 mins 20 mins 2x30minsYear 4 10 mins 15 mins 2x30minsYear 5 15 mins 20 mins 2x45minsYear 6 15 mins 20 mins 2x60mins

Homework Diary

The Diary is used to facilitate communication between the class teacher and the parent. It is a means by which students can organise their homework, spellings and mental maths for each particular week. The class teacher will look at the Diary on a daily basis and respond to parents as appropriate.

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Holistic Opportunities

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Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs)

CCAs play an important social and emotional role in the development of students, as well as giving them an opportunity to try something different.

In the Junior School the creation of CCAs is based on student interests, ensuring a mix of sporting and non-sporting activities. We guarantee that languages will constitute part of the core offer. Students select CCAs with their parents electronically.

Parents who do not wish their child to participate in CCAs should inform their class teacher in writing.

For the academic year 2014/15, CCAs will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. On these afternoons, buses will depart from the College at 4.40pm.

A programme of staff-supervised recreational sport will run on Sundays. Students wishing to attend will be required to sign-up as for other CCAs. Parents are responsible for transporting their child to and from the College.

Ensembles

The following Ensembles meet for rehearsals once per week; all but the Junior School Rock Band and World Rhythm group require an audition to join.

• The Year 3 and 4 Lao Zi Choir - this requires commitment for the whole year and also requires some additional and weekend rehearsals and performances.• The Year 5 and 6 Lao Zi Choir - this requires commitment for the whole year and also requires some additional and weekend rehearsals and performances.• The Mei Lang Fan Choir - this choir is also invited to perform and tour with the Vienna Boys choir each summer.• The Junior Orchestra - includes all instruments and all levels are welcome. • The Allegro Strings - this is an ensemble that caters to students who have had at least one year’s tuition on their string instrument. • The Boehm Wind ensemble. • The Junior School Rock Band - this is an ensemble for anyone that plays guitar, drums, keyboards or sings. • The World Rhythm group - this is a percussion ensemble.

For more information, please see the College Music Handbook.

All students in the Junior School will participate in choral singing through both classroom music and choral assemblies.

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Houses, House Points and Rewards

Each student will also be a member of one of the College’s four Houses: Anand, Howard, Shackleton and Wing. Students participate in a variety of sporting, academic, musical and fun activities as members of their House. House Events take place during lunchtimes, House Assemblies and PE lessons at regular intervals throughout the year. Participation in these events is part of the year long House Competition.

Each term the winning House is rewarded, a final special celebration for the overall winner taking place at the end of the academic year.

Students in Year 6 have the opportunity to nominate themselves to become Captains of their House. They make a formal speech to their House and are elected by the members of their House.

In Term 1, two House Captains are elected by their peers. At the start of Term 2, two more House Captains are elected.

AnandAnand House is named after Anand Panyarachun, considered the greatest living Old Alleynian (“OA”), as Dulwich old boys are known. Khun Anand has had a distinguished career of service to his country and in business: he is the former Prime Minister of Thailand, Chairman of the Thai Federation of Industries, Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Thai Ambassador to the U.S. and Chairman of Saha-Union Group. Born in 1932, Khun Anand is an alumnus of Dulwich College London, where he was School Prefect and captain of the undefeated 1951 School Tennis Team – a truly distinguished OA.

HowardCharles Howard, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham and 1st earl of Notting-ham (c. 1536-1624) took advantage of his high birth to sustain a long and distinguished career. He served Queen Mary as Lord High Admiral and Queen Elizabeth as Lord Chamberlain.Charles Howard was the patron of Lord Howard’s Men, later known as The Admiral’s Men, a theatre company in the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras. Lord Howard’s Men were generally considered one of the most important acting troupes of English Renaissance theatre. Edward Alleyn, the founder of Dulwich College London is considered one of the greatest actors of Shake-speare’s time was the principal actor for the troupe.Charles Howard held supreme command of Naval Forces when the Armada

was destroyed in 1588. In 1596, with Lord Essex, he stormed Cadiz to forestall another Armada. The following year he was created Earl of Nottingham and served as Lord High Steward until 1615.

ShackletonOne of the greatest explorers of the 20th century, Ernest Shackleton was an inspiring leader who demonstrated selfless regard for those he led. His hair-raising expedition to Antarctica in 1915 made this Old Alleynian a legend in his own time. When his ship, the Endurance, was trapped in the polar ice, he led his men to shelter and then sailed out in an open boat (now on display at Dulwich College London) to seek help. He returned to save his comrades two weeks later – a happy ending to a harrowing experience, achieved through sheer grit, ingenuity and determination.

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WingYung Wing was a dedicated educator, a scholar and an ancestor of one of the founding members of Dulwich College Shanghai. Born in Guangdong Province in 1828, he was the first Chinese to receive a university education in America, graduating from Yale University in 1854. Yung entered the Qing Imperial Government service in 1864, and proposed that the government subsidise the education of young Chinese in the west. Between 1874 and 1881, several hundred Chinese youths were sent to U.S. universities. He was also instrumental in establishing one of China’s first modern companies, the China Merchants Steamship Navigation Company – whose 1901 headquarters still stands on Shanghai’s Bund.

School Events

Throughout the year a number of school events designed to promote the curriculum, team building, the community, and the love of school are held. Many events are scheduled at the beginning of the academic year. These events include UN Day, residential visits, sports days, book week and the D’Oscars.

Other events may occur during the year triggered by specific learning that happens within the classroom. This is derived from the principle that the curriculum follows the student’s interests.

Parental ideas for school events are welcomed.

Assemblies

Assemblies are crucial in helping the College develop a positive ethos as well as helping students create a sense of belonging and togetherness. To support the flow of the day, Junior School assemblies from Mondays to Friday will take place in the 35 minutes immediately after lunchtimes.

Monday assemblies work on a rotation and will be led by either the Head of School or class teachers. This assembly will be an opportunity to develop an understanding of the College Values as well as to give some guidance on upcoming events. These assemblies will be used to celebrate achievements both in and out of school as well as further develop the House Spirit within the Junior School students.

Students will also take part in year group assemblies where the Junior School ethos and expectations are reiterated and developed within an age-appropriate setting. These assemblies will also be used to give awards and presentations.

Students will also participate in a choral assembly led by the Head of Junior School Music. A number of classroom teachers will be in this assembly to support them.

Friday assemblies will take place from 12.55pm-1.30pm. These will take the form of a short class assembly and parents will be invited. The purpose is to develop the confidence and public speaking skills of students, whilst giving them an opportunity to share with the rest of the school what they have been learning about in their lessons. It is not intended that these assemblies are lavish productions that get in the way of the day-to-day delivery of the curriculum.

Award AssembliesThese are held every term and have both an academic and College Values focus. Parents are invited to attend these assemblies which will be held in the Theatre.

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Speech Day

Speech Day, held at the end of Term 3, is a celebration of all of the successes of the academic year to which every member of the community has contributed.

The following awards are presented at Speech Day:

• Two Personal Achievement prizes in each class for Years 3 – 6• Three prizes for achievement in Mandarin per year group, one for each strand.• Two prizes each for PE, Art and Music in Years 3-5, one for achievement and one for effort.• Two prizes in each class of Year 6 for overall achievement as well as a cup each for excellence in Maths, English, Humanities, ICT, Science, Mandarin, Music, Art, Drama, and PE across the Year level • The Head’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the School and the Head’s Award for Sportsmanship are also awarded in Year 6.

Please be aware that prizes will not be awarded in advance of speech day for students who will not be present on the day.

Parents are encouraged to support school functions whether or not their child has a key role to play or is receiving an award as their presence will be appreciated by their child and the College. Parents are asked to behave in accordance with the particular occasion. Students are put in a difficult position when waved at by parents. Care should also be taken to avoid cameras flashing in students’ faces.

Productions

The Junior School values the importance of productions as an opportunity to develop self-confidence and take risks, in line with the College Values. .

Students will be able to sign up for production rehearsals on Tuesdays after school and sessions will run until approximately 5.00pm. Busses will therefore not be available to take students home after the rehearsal. Near to performance dates students may be requested to attend later rehearsals or indeed a weekend rehearsal.

Students who choose not to sign up for the production will still have opportunities to be on stage through class assemblies, Christmas carol concerts and Lunar New Year performances.

Musical Performances

Parents will be invited to watch the progress of students in our extensive music programme that lasts throughout the year.

The programme includes:• Instrumental and vocal soirees• Termly ensemble and choral concerts• Rock concerts• The Founder’s Day concert

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Non-Uniform Days

There will be a maximum of one non-uniform day per term. The rationale behind a non-uniform day will be clearly stated. Non-uniform days will not be used to raise money for charity other than in exceptional circumstances agreed by the College Leadership Team.

Instrumental Lessons

The Instrument Tuition Programme is an extra-curricular programme offering one-to-one music tuition for students from Year 1 to Year 13.

Qualified instrument teachers set individual courses of study and may recommend students to sit for ABRSM examinations.

Entry to these exams is arranged by the College Music Department.

www.abrsm.org/en/regions/south-east-asia/china

Instrument tuition is available for the following instruments:

Double Bass Erhu Flute Clarinet Saxophone Trumpet Trombone CelloPiano Voice Electric

GuitarDrum-kit Violin Viola Classical

GuitarPercussion Tuba Oboe Basoon French Horn Tuba

Fees: RMB200 per 30-minute lesson, paid in advance to the College Finance Office.

Lessons: students need to have their own instrument and their own insurance.

Monday-Friday: 30-minute lessons once a week*

Years 3 to 6: lessons in class time**

* For more advanced students, 60-minute lessons out of class time can be arranged (fee RMB400 / 60-minute lesson).

** Lesson times are rotated each week so that the same classroom time is not missed.

To enrol your child, please visit the Music section of the College website, which can be found under ‘The Arts’ link: www.dulwich-shanghai.cn.

Educational Visits

Residential visits are planned for all students in the Junior School and serve a number of purposes including team building, social development, and developing independence. In some instances, they are also related to the curriculum. Currently, the residential visits include:

• Year 3 - overnight in the school’s Upper Gym. • Year 4 - overnight at the Shanghai Aquarium• Year 5 - two nights and three days in Nanbeihu • Year 6 - two nights and three days in Nanbeihu

The Year 5 and 6 events include a different range of expectations and outcomes for each year group, despite being held at the same venue.

Day trips, which are directly related to the curriculum, also take place throughout the year.

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Competitive Sport

The College offers a wide range of competitive sporting opportunities and competes in events as part of its membership of FOBISIA, ACAMIS, SISAC, CISSA and also takes part in the annual Dulwich College Asia Games.

High quality coaching is offered to students to support them in reaching their full sporting potential. The programme seeks to promote the fundamental characteristics of commitment, loyalty, cooperation, leadership and an appreciation of the role and value of the individual within a team framework.

The College recognises that teams and individuals contribute significantly to the development of character and school spirit. Sportsmanship and fair play is an integral part of this experience. It is expected that students, coaches, parents and supporters represent the College in a manner that is respectful to others. It is the College’s responsibility to help develop and practice the highest standards of courtesy, discipline and sportsmanship as both hosts and guests.

The College is a member of the following organisations:

CISSA, FOBISIA and SSL

This membership provides opportunities for competitive sport against other schools. Each organisation sets its own sporting seasons, rules and regulations. As local opportunities for competitive sport are limited membership of these organisations is vital to establishing a quality sports programme.

China International Schools Sports Association (CISSA)CISSA is an organisation that provides over twenty Shanghai and surrounding city international schools with a comprehensive sports programme for 12 and under and 14 and under, in four distinct seasons; covering: touch rugby, football, volleyball and basketball. Most teams will have a league-based tournament with a game being scheduled on a Tuesday or Thursday each week and culminating in the “Cross River Event” at the end of the season.

Rugby and netball for Under 9 - Under 15 is catered for through the DCS convened Shanghai Junior Division.

Federation of British International Schools in Asia (FOBISIA)FOBISIA is an overseas conference providing high quality competition against other major British International Schools across South and South East Asia in a 3-day competition involving 4 distinct sports – Athletics, Swimming, T-Ball and Football. Teams selected from the Junior School compete annually in the FOBISIA U11 Games, which takes place in May/June.

Shanghai Swim League (SSL)SSL is a sports conference specifically for swimming within Shanghai and surrounding city international schools. Various swimming galas are held throughout the year within and outside Shanghai.

As well as the above affiliated federations and their regular sporting provision, the College also enters a number of invitational tournaments and events throughout the year.

For further information and the Seasonal Calendar, please see the Competitive Sports Handbook on the College website. www.dulwich-shanghai.cn

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Student Welfare

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College Values

Our College Values are a more specific embodiment of our Philosophy and Objectives statement and allow us to define our aims in terms of student experience and development.We aim to develop well-rounded young people who strive for excellence in all that they do and are well equipped for future success through being:Academically successful

• They are academically well-rounded, having an appreciation for world literature, science and mathematics, and the Arts.• They understand and use technology.• They fulfil their academic potential.

Effective learners• They are inquiring.• They are risk takers.• They are independent learners. • They are critical thinkers.• They embrace the concepts of lifelong learning.

Effective communicators• They are able to express themselves confidently and appropriately through a variety of media.• They communicate in more than one language. • They utilise technology.

Principle-centred members of society• They show respect and accept responsibility for others and for their environment.• They are generous and caring. • They show humility. • They challenge social injustice and inequity.• They value and respect diversity. • They believe that people can make a difference.• They build and maintain ethical, trustworthy, productive, and resilient relationships.

◊ They have the ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate with others whilst also having the ability to manage conflict.◊ They are socially aware through showing empathy towards individuals, groups, and society.

Balanced individuals• They are self-aware: possessing the ability to understand their own emotions and recognise their impact. They have a clear sense of identity and self-esteem• They exercise self- management: controlling their emotions and impulses and adapting to changing circumstances, being resilient and staying physically healthy. They are effective goal setters and have a clear sense of their future.

All of our students have the right to:1. Learn2. Feel safe and happy3. Be treated with respect and kindness4. Freedom of expression and independent thought.

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All of our students have a responsibility to:1. Have input into their learning and aim to reach their full potential2. Accept responsibility for their actions and property3. Care for themselves, others, and the environment.

The College aims to provide a framework that ensures that systems, procedures, and policies are in place to safeguard the welfare of students, thereby providing an environment in which each individual student can maximize their potential in becoming a well-rounded young person who strives for excellence and, in doing so, embraces the College Values.

Safeguarding

In our Dulwich College International Schools we consider Safeguarding as: “the way in which we provide a safe and effective environment so that all our children can fully develop and learn. We also take every step to ensure that children in our care are protected from any form of abuse or neglect.”In putting students first in all that we do, the issues of safeguarding, including child protection, are of paramount importance in Dulwich College International Schools wherever they are in the world. This is not because we have any specific or worrying concerns for the immediate safety of our children but, as a world-class organisation with a strong moral purpose, we wish to make certain that every step is taken to ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child. The Dulwich College International Safeguarding Framework is followed by all Dulwich College International Schools and shows an unprecedented commitment to this sensitive and often complicated area of our provision.

Pastoral Care

Pastoral care brings together the many experiences of the student as a member of the College community – academic, social, personal, and co-curricular. All staff have a role in pastoral care and any student experiencing challenges or difficulties should feel free to approach any staff member for assistance.

In the Junior School, the class teacher plays a pivotal role in the management of pastoral care and is responsible for exercising ‘duty of care’ and coordinating access to specialist staff. Parents with concerns about their child’s progress or development should contact the child’s class teacher. The Junior School actively trains students as ‘peer supporters’, to act as good social models for younger students, and to help support cooperative and collaborative behaviours inside and outside of the classroom.

Student Voice

Student voice promotes the perspectives and actions of young people throughout the College. It gives students the ability to influence their own learning and learning environment and have greater ownership of their learning journey.

In the Junior School, student voice has representation through class meetings and forums, School Captains, House Captains, The School Council and articles in the College magazine. Student voice also has a role to play in the recruitment of senior College personnel such as the Head of Junior School.

The Junior School is constantly encouraging students to voice their thoughts on day-to-day school life, the curriculum, or indeed the world around them. With guidance and support, students can help further the development of the College.

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Positive Behaviour

The College aims to develop positive self-esteem in students as part of a welcoming and caring environment where relationships are based on respect. Our staff are committed to maintaining high expectations at all times. This ensures the happiness and well-being of the students while they are at school and develops key social skills that will stand them in good stead throughout their lives.

Rules and Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of students to follow the rules. If they break them, they must understand that they have chosen to do so and must accept the consequences of their actions. Examples of unacceptable behaviour:

• Lack of respect • Deliberate disobedience • Violence • Threatening/bullying • Discrimination • Deliberate vandalism • Stealing • Inappropriate use of the internet

Acceptable behaviour is praised and rewarded with stickers and house points.

Examples of acceptable behaviour: • Kindness • Courtesy • Respect and consideration for others • Looking after possessions and the possessions/property of others in the school

Minor incidents of unacceptable behaviour in the classroom are dealt with immediately, initially by reminding the student of the rules or task. If the same behaviour continues, the student will be isolated from the group. Parents will not yet be informed. If the behaviour continues over time and is affecting the cohesion or work ethic of the class, parents will then be informed and asked to come into school. Overtly unacceptable behaviour will be reported directly to the Deputy Head of School and finally to the Head of School, depending on the seriousness of the case. Students are taught what is considered unacceptable behaviour and are made aware of the consequences of breaking the rules.

Every student has a card that contains the ‘Code of Courtesy’. It is also printed in their Homework Diary. Parents may like to use opportunities to reinforce it. Acquiring social skills is a vital part of learning. Ultimately, students learn by example and all teachers are therefore expected to model good behaviour.

Bullying

Bullying is the persistent desire to hurt others and can be verbal, psychological, or physical. It is a term that must be used advisedly as bullying specifically occurs over time.

The College is keen to identify early any signs of bullying and students are encouraged to tell a teacher, parent or friend. All incidents are taken seriously and appropriate action is taken to help both the perpetrator and the victim.

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Partnering with Parents

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Partnering with Parents

The College believes that parents play a crucial part in supporting good behaviour in school and welcomes and values their support in setting high expectations. The following expectations will help parents in their efforts to best support their child’s development in the Junior School.

Safe Surroundings

Parents are asked to:• Be safe and considerate to others when dropping off/picking up students. • Share lifts when possible. • Not obstruct the entrance/exit by stopping in zoned areas or abuse any other parking restrictions around the College.

Failure to follow this advice may lead to a serious accident.

Pastoral Environment

Parents are asked to:• Ensure that their child understands the standards of behaviour expected of them. • Always report any concerns about their child’s well-being and work cooperatively with the class teacher to resolve matters satisfactorily.• Encourage excellent attendance and punctuality. • Not organise family holidays during term time.• Provide a suitable ‘distraction-free’ environment for homework to be completed on time.• Ensure that home routines support school life by ensuring that their child adopts appropriate sleep habits/patterns.• Ensure that their child engages in age-appropriate activities in the evenings and at weekends.

Academic Environment

Parents are asked to:• Observe progress as detailed in their child’s Report and let the class teacher know of any concerns or suggestions.• Make themselves aware of the assessment criteria and curriculum requirements and ask the class teacher to explain if necessary.• Show a particular interest in their child’s development by asking them about what they have been learning at school.

A copy of the College Parent Charter is available on the College website in the Community section

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Security

Everyone, except for students in uniform, coming on to the College grounds is required to wear an official security card. These cards have photos of each individual printed on them and are issued to new families as part of the admissions process. Visitors without security cards will need to provide photo identification, such as a driver’s licence, passport, or a Chinese residency document, to the guards to gain entrance. The photo identification documents will be kept securely by the guards for the duration of the visit and returned when the visitor leaves the site.

For any questions regarding security cards, please contact jenny.han@dulwich-shanghai.

Library Service for Parents

The Senior School Library attempts to cater to the needs of the entire Dulwich community, and parents are warmly encouraged to register there and borrow books.

Parent Forums

Forums are carefully positioned throughout the year to address a variety of pertinent topics including: assessment, Mathematics teaching and learning, English teaching and learning. Other forums may be added as necessary throughout the year as the need arises.

Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Programmes (STEP)

In order to provide support for the parent body the College runs STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting Programs) in each of the schools. (http://www.ciccparenting.org/StepPrograms.aspx#3)

• Early Childhood STEP – for parents of children under six,• STEP: Systematic Training for Effective Parenting – for parents of children six to twelve years of age.• STEP/Teen – for parents of children 13-19 years of age.

All versions of the programme teach positive approaches to understanding and raising children. The STEP approaches include appreciating that children’s behaviours are motivated by a variety of goals, that encouragement for children becoming the best that they can be is extremely important, and that family councils for making decisions for and with children are highly valued.

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Friends of Dulwich (FoD)

Friends of Dulwich (FoD) is a volunteer parent organisation that provides a focal point for the school community. It serves as a fund raising vehicle for agreed charities, in addition to fund raising for selected school community events and projects. All parents are automatically members.

Through class representatives they facilitate communication between class teachers and parents in relation to volunteers for class or special events. The class representatives also facilitate social interaction among families in the school community.

Activities include Parent-Teacher Socials, Daddy-Daughter Dance, Father-Son sporting events, The Winter Fair, The International Food Fair, Teacher Appreciation activities, Health and Nutrition Committee, Scholastic Books, Farmers Markets, Flea Markets. In addition FoD collaborates with the school to support productions and assist with sporting events. Monthly Coffee Mornings feature guest speakers and vendors.

The FoD bi-weekly newsletter provides up to date information on upcoming activities as well as a link to the College local events board and community forum, on the College website, which provides parents with an opportunity to exchange information.

FoD also offers support for new families to assist them in experiencing a smooth transition to both DCS and Shanghai.

The FoD committee meets monthly. If parents are interested in getting more involved or have any questions they should email fod@dulwich-shanghai.cn.

Committees and Working Parties

The College is committed to working in partnership with the parent body to foster a sense of community spirit. It recognises that input from representative samples of parents alongside that of students and staff on key issues will help to ensure that communication is open and transparent and that decisions have been made following due stakeholder representation. To this end interested parents may be invited to join College working parties or committees as appropriate and upon approval of the Headmaster.

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Health and Safety

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Air Quality Policy

QI is made up of several components, ground-level ozone, particle pollution (both PM 2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Particles less than 10 micrometers in diameter (PM10) pose a health concern because they can be inhaled into and accumulate in the respiratory system. Particles less than 2.5 micrometers in diameter (PM2.5) are referred to as “fine” particles and are believed to pose the greatest health risks.Because of their small size (approximately 1/30th the average width of a human hair), fine particles can lodge deeply into the lungs. (http://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=aqibasics.aqi)Our policy is based on keeping students and other members of our community as safe as possible, and therefore focuses on the level of PM2.5. Our policy is in line with many other international schools in Shanghai.When making a decision about what is appropriate action due to that day’s air quality, both the AQI and the PM2.5 will be taken into consideration, the higher reading according to the table below being used to determine the action to be taken. For example, if the AQI reading is 115, but the PM2.5 is 78, then the action will be from the Amber category.

Outdoor Pollution LevelsPM2.5 Levels AQI Reading Actions0-75 0-150 No action required76-100 151-200 Students are still allowed outside, but levels of vigorous

action and outdoor exposure will be limited. Ball and running games will be prohibited during break and lunch times. CCAs that normally have a high exertion level will be moved indoors

101+ 201+ All outside activities will be cancelled and students will remain indoors.*

* Senior School IB students who have permission to leave campus at lunchtime will still be allowed to do so.We will use three monitoring stations selected from the Group Cloud App, taking the average AQI and PM2.5 value in order to make decisions regarding outdoor activities. The three stations selected are Zhangjiang, Yangpu Sipiao and Chuansha.Readings will be taken from the App by the Guards at 7.00 am, 9.30 am, 11.30am and 3.00pm, circulated to key staff and signs updated as necessary. The PE department may decide to take intermittent readings taking action in line with the policy.The air quality band will be displayed on all exits and in each school.Children with specific health related issuesParents should please keep the school informed if their child has particular respiratory problems. Individual arrangements can be made in these instances.Co-Curricular ActivitiesOn high pollution days, CCAs will not be cancelled but alternative activities will be put in place and students will still travel home on their expected CCA bus.Educational VisitsA reading will be taken prior to any school educational visit. If the reading is into the Red band, the member of staff responsible for the visit will postpone the trip. The member of staff responsible will make the necessary arrangements and communicate directly with parents of the students on the visit. In the case of residential visits the member of staff responsible for the visit will use the Green Cloud app to take Air Quality readings at the start of and during the day to decide if outdoor activities need to be modified or postponed.

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Non-Competitive Activities, including TrainingFor activities held before 7.00 am and after 4.30 pm the DCS Coach will take a reading from the Green Cloud App to determine whether the activity should be modified or postponed in line with the DCS policy. At venues other than DCS we will be guided by the host school as to the air quality level. The DCS Coach will then make a decision based on the information supplied.

Competitive SportsOur competitive Sports Teams are members of various sporting organisations and, at present, those organisations respond differently to Air Quality levels than we do at DCS.For competitive sports fixtures we fully intend to follow the guidelines laid down by the external organisation that oversees the competition.

Indoor Air QualityWhen air quality outdoors is poor, we encourage all members of our community to keep windows and doors shut as much as possible.Readings are taken in large indoor play areas (Lower Gym, Upper Gym, Ducks Hall) twice daily. If the air quality is such that it is in the Amber or Red band indoors, then no indoor physical activity will take place in that area.In other venues for indoor Sports activity, we shall be guided by the host school as to the indoor air quality. However, if we have significant concern that it is not in the Green zone, we shall postpone the fixture.School ClosureThe College will not close due to poor air quality unless it is instructed to do so by the Shanghai Municipal Educational Commission. If a parent chooses to keep a student at home for health reasons due to poor air quality, that absence will be treated like any other health-related absence.

First Aid and Medical Care

The Main Campus Clinic is situated in room 1142 near the Main College Reception.

There are also four registered nurses on site. The nurses are bilingual and are trained to provide emergency first aid and primary nursing care in accordance with relevant local laws. They will also assist with transfer and referral to appropriate outside clinics for anything more complicated. The College also has 24-hour access to the International SOS Expatriate Physician and Alarm Centre Network.

Any student who falls ill during the day and has been instructed to go home by the Nurse will present the Nurse Referral Form to the Junior School Office. The Office will contact the student’s parents to gain permission for their early departure. Students may not carry any form of medication with them at the College. Authorised medicines must be handed to the Nurse who will be responsible for storage and administration.

The College has a contract with International SOS to provide a medical consultancy service

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Fire Drill Policy

TheFireDrillevacuationplanisdisplayedonalloftheclassroomwalls.Intheeventofafirealarm,studentswill be escorted from their classrooms or play areaswith their teachers to the centralassemblypointatthefrontoftheCollegewhereregisterswillbetaken.

Closure of School Procedures

On some occasions, it may be necessary to close or cancel school. The following procedures will be followed whenever it is necessary to cancel or close school due to inclement weather, fire, important Government events, etc. The health and safety of the children shall be the primary consideration in all decisions or actions taken at times of inclement weather or other emergencies.

Prior to the school day• In the case of important Government events, such as the APEC convention, the College is usually given prior warning via the Education Commission. • The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via a SMS message and a message will also be placed on the College website.

Procedures for closing school while in sessionIf an emergency necessitates the closure of the College during school hours, the subsequent guidelines will be followed:

• The Headmaster will ensure that all parents and staff are notified via a SMS message, and a message will be placed on the College website.• At all times when the College buildings must be evacuated, all children and staff shall exit the buildings in an orderly fashion as rehearsed. Children shall be kept at the designated meeting place or other suitable location until parents can arrange to pick them up.• The Headmaster will inform teachers when children may be released. DUCKS students must be collected from the classroom by a parent or nominated guardian as soon as possible after the phone call.• The Headmaster will determine whether school buses are able to run. If deemed safe, children will be dismissed to their buses. All other children will remain at school under teacher supervision until a parent or nominated guardian arrives to take them home.

Delayed Closing of SchoolIf conditions exist that make it unsafe for children to travel home on foot (severe weather, civil disturbances, etc.) children will remain at school under teacher supervision. When travel on foot has been deemed safe, the school will be closed and the children sent home following the procedures listed above.

Parental DecisionsAlthough the College will take every precaution to ensure the safety of all children during an emergency, there may be times when parents would prefer to collect their children earlier. If they choose to do this, parents must inform the relevant secretary to ensure that all children are accounted for. During a typhoon, it may be unsafe to travel. As such, parents are encouraged to wait until the severe conditions abate before coming to the College.

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Communication

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Communication

The College understands the importance of timely and effective communications, allowing parents to plan and support their child’s activites. A number of communication tools are used to support this.

Newsletters and The College Magazine

The College produces a weekly newsletter for each school every Friday during term-time. Parents are emailed the Newsletter directly via the College website. The weekly Newsletter, along with past Newsletters, are also available on the website.

The Newsletter contains key dates for the forthcoming week along with a link to the full Parent Calendar.. Links to the other schools Newsletters, lunch menus and news items are also included

The College magazine is produced three times per year and published at the end of each term. It contains College news, stories, photos and more in-depth features from each of the three schools. A hardcopy magazine is sent home with students at the end of each term. Extra copies are available in the Main College Reception area and also available to download via the College website in PDF format.

Website

The College has its own website where information, including the calendar, is accessible. The website has information relating to College activities and descriptions of the individual schools. There is also a media section where regular news items are posted.

SMS System

The College has an SMS system in place for event reminders and to communicate with parents in the event of an issue or crisis whereby rapid communication is of the utmost importance.

For example, if an important announcement regarding an unexpected closure of the College takes place, the College will send an SMS message notification to the mobile phone number that parents have provided advising them to view the website for further details. Parents are consequently reminded to let the school Offices know of any changes in their contact details.

Yearbook

The College produces an annual Yearbook at the end of every school year as a keepsake for students and staff. It is an optional purchase from the Main College Reception.

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School Calendar

The College uses an online calendar system. This allows parents, students and staff to be able to subscribe to school events via iCal, or RSS feeds. Apple iPhone users are also able to subscribe. The parent calendar is broken down into the following event categories:

• DUCKS Events• JS Events• SS Events• Performing Arts Events• Sports Events• University Guidance Events

This allows parents and staff the ability to subscribe to event information relevant to them. Subscription links can be found on the calendar section of the College website.

Month M T W TH F SAT SUN Event28 29 30 31 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 17 15  Aug:  New  Families  Orientation  Day  18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18  Aug:    First  Day  of  School  -­‐‑Term  125 26 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14 08  Sep  :  Mid-­‐‑Autumn    Festival15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 29/9  -­‐‑  3/10:  National  Holiday

1 2 3 4 5 29/9  -­‐‑  3/10:  National  Holiday6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 06-­‐‑07  Nov:  November  Break/Staff  PD  Days10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 301 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 15  Dec  -­‐‑  02  Jan:  Winter  Holidays  22 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11 05  Jan:  First  Day  of  Term  2  12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 22 16-­‐‑27  Feb:  Lunar  New  Year  holiday  (CNY  Day  19)23 24 25 26 27 28

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1 2 3 4 5 03  April  Staff  PD  day6 7 8 9 10 11 12 03-­‐‑10  April  Qingming  holiday/official  is  5th  April13 14 15 16 17 18 19 13  April  First  Day  of  Term  320 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30

1 2 3 01  May:    May  Day  Holiday4 5 6 7 8 9 10 09  May:  Founder'ʹs  Day11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 311 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21 19  Jun  Last  day  of  School  (Half  Day)22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20  June:    Dragon  Boat  Festival29 30

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