Rebuilding Nepal

2015-09
After an inspiring Speech Day presentation, by Mr. Peter Dalglish, at Dulwich College Shanghai, my family and I departed from Shanghai life at the end of June to assist in the huge project of rebuilding Nepal. We took medical supplies and money for materials from funds kindly donated by students and parents at the college.
On arrival, the stark contrast between the life we had at home and the lives that the children of Nepal have led was clearly apparent. We witnessed the differences between the city life in Katmandu and the life in Shanghai, high rises, business blocks and luxury hotels were no where to be seen.
As we travelled into the hills we were briefed as to what we should expect when we arrived at the local school. Words could not have prepared us for the experience we had; it was somewhat upsetting. Children, the same age as my younger siblings, working in a school with no walls, bamboo and plastic sheet roofing, no air conditioning, wearing worn clothes and eating small portions of food in the glaring sun and sweltering heat. However, this sad truth spurred my family on to help as much as we could.
We undertook various activities with the children at their school, including teaching English, playing games and sport exercises, along with the task of washing their hair and tending to their injuries.
We also made tables and benches, with the funds provided, so the children could eat together at meal times.
The experience we had as a family of six is an experience that we will cherish and never forget, we created many special bonds and friendships and we definitely encourage others to do the same. We believe that every donation, however small, can have a positive effect in improving the lives of these children for the better.
Dulwich College Shanghai: School News
Another Outstanding Year of IB Results from Dulwich College Shanghai
Students and teachers at Dulwich College Shanghai are celebrating yet another exceptional set of IB results as the International Baccalaureate Organisation announced its May 2015 Diploma Programme results.
 
All 67 members of the Class of 2014 were entered for the full IB Diploma, which is recognised as the world's most demanding high school qualification and their pass rate was a stunning 100%. Unlike most IB schools, Dulwich College Shanghai does not pre-select students for entry into the IB Diploma, but gives all students the opportunity to enter this most challenging programme. This year was no exception.
The DCS average Diploma point score was 36 points, which is well above the world average of 29.81 points.
 
A remarkable 22.4% of our students achieved scores of 40+ points, with four students achieving 43.

 

New Sports Centre for Dulwich College Shanghai
In September 2015, Dulwich College Shanghai will see the opening of the new purpose built Sports Centre. As a leading International School, with a proud tradition of excellence in sport and academics, the new facilities will provide an extended provision in Swimming, Water Polo, Basketball, Volleyball, Netball, Rock Climbing and Badminton.
The new aquatics facility boasts a 'FINA' standard 25m six-lane Swimming Pool, a dedicated pool for beginners, a new Dance Studio and a Fitness Suite to support the strength and conditioning of all their athletes.
 
Visitors will have an excellent view of the first XV Rugby Field from the purpose built spectators gallery while the ‘1619 Suite’, with its enviable balcony, will host official dinners and welcome students to the many International Sports Festivals in 2016, including the U19 Asian Schools' Football Finals, the U13 British Schools' in Asia Games and the Dulwich International Schools' U11 Games.