Junior School News

The College community from Ducks to Year 13 came together in March to donate Easter eggs to Spring Community Hub, a charity that supports people experiencing “food insecurity” in the London Borough of Southwark.

The U18 Water Polo team delivered an outstanding series of performances, culminating in a historic victory at the Schools’ Water Polo League Final at QE Barnet.

Year 6 thoroughly enjoyed their recent trip to the Outdoor Centre in Wales , an experience filled with fantastic adventure, much laughter, and lasting memories. Whilst the Welsh weather in March can often be unpredictable, we were fortunate; all three Year 6 Forms enjoyed stretches of sunshine and bright blue skies across much of the week.

In March, the Brass Department of the College hosted five members of the London Symphony Orchestra (Brass section) for a series of workshops, rehearsals and masterclasses. We were also joined by brass students from St James the Great RC Primary School in Peckham.

What a fantastic term it’s been for Sport! We’ve seen progress across all activities, as well as some impressive wins.  Our pupils have demonstrated resilience, commitment and competitive flair.

We hope you enjoy reading some of this season’s highlights.

We celebrated Mother’s Day Sunday with a wonderful Spring Concert at Smith Square Hall. Around 200 singers and instrumentalists from Years 4 to Year 13 performed music by Mendelssohn, Beethoven and Alec Roth.

This year, as we celebrated DC PRIDE Month alongside the national observance of LGBT+ History Month, we turned our focus to the powerful themes of Commitment and Resilience. 

Students across the College, from DUCKS to the Senior School, celebrated International Women’s Day, recognising the talents and contributions of women across different spaces and industries. From assemblies to society-run talks, the week brought the College together for reflection and learning about the resilience and commitment many women demonstrate in breaking glass ceilings. 

At the start and end of every lesson, our school bell rings with a unique tune that changes each term. Each tune is chosen through our Annual School Bell Competition. This popular competition gives students from Years 3 to 13 the opportunity to explore and showcase their musical creativity and talent. 

This week, we are marking Neurodiversity Celebration Week at the College, a global initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. 

This term, we are welcoming pupils from local schools to take part in Saturday Mathematics and Creative Arts programmes. 

We were delighted to host Year 5 James Allen’s Girls’ School (JAGS) pupils for a collaborative Economics workshop, led by James Wisson, our Head of Economics.

In early March, Dulwich College hosted the third instalment of the Shackleton Cup, an annual inter-school Royal Navy CCF competition. 

Our Music department has had a busy and fulfilling term so far. Here is a quick update on what they have been up to in February.