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AFramework for

BY PATRICEA CHOW I n Au g u s t 2 0 1 9 , Du l w i c h College (Singapore) introduced the Compassionate Systems Framework initiative to support the wellbeing of students and staff. With COVID just around the corner, it was a timely move! An education reform project led by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, the framework aims to transform wellbeing support for learners and teachers alike. Deputy Head of College JACOB MARTIN and Assistant Head of Junior School CHARLOTTE RUDDY share how it works at Dulwich. What’s the connection between a student’s wellbeing and their learning? Two prerequisites for good learning are an environment of safety and a strong sense of wellbeing. Without these, learning won’t take place effectively, despite the quality of a teacher’s preparation and resources, or the importance of the lesson topic. Humans don’t learn in the way a machine or computer does – learning is an emotional process where the way a student “shows up” determines whether they can learn well or not. The pandemic has, of course, made the issue of student and staff wellbeing evenmore important.

The framework is also part of the lives of adults at the school – teachers and business teams use protocols and other aspects in professional meetings and strategic planning. How does this create an environment of wellbeing at Dulwich? The framework has two core foci. Firstly, there’s a series of “Systems Thinking Tools” to help users work on their deep-thinking skills for tackling complex issues. The second is a series of practices and teaching approaches that help users to develop compassion and empathy. The framework develops the understanding of interconnectedness in the worlds of natural, mechanical and human interactions. This happens by combining a set of practices and approaches that encourage participants to ground themselves emotionally and be mindful of the world around them. This puts them in a mind set where they can learn and participate in discussions. Parallel to this is a set of thinking tools and prompts that promote and facilitate discussion of complex pieces of content in lessons or complex questions in strategic planning.

How is the framework used at the school?

It mainly began in our Year 5 team and now includes our infant and kindergarten students. It’s also present in the wellbeing lessons and some individual subjects in the Senior School.

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Without safety and wellbeing, learning won’t take place effectively, despite the quality of teaching

What are some specific examples of the framework in practice? One example is “check-ins” before lessons or professional meetings at the College. This is a process of structuring a conversation that allows all views and voices to be heard and facilitates participants getting themselves ready to learn. In the class, it can be visual, where students put their name next to an emotion, or small group discussions and even journaling. We have also used a tool called the “ladder of connectedness” to explore the impacts of the global pandemic, and another called the “stock and flow diagram” to allow students to explore migration as a human issue in today’s world. At the recent 2021 Singapore Education Awards, the College won the Gold Award for Student Wellbeing. Earlier this year, it won the Ethical Values Education Award at the prestigious ISC Research International School awards. So far, we’ve seen improvements in key measures of student wellbeing through annual surveys as well as anecdotal reports from teachers about its efficacy in developing positive student outcomes in both learning and wellbeing. What are the outcomes of using the framework?

The challenge for the project now on a global level is to develop a body of research which supports the framework with an academic base. While the initiative includes many big partners – including Save the Children and the International Baccalaureate, amongst others – it is still young; so we hope to develop this aspect in the years to come.

A word from a teacher “The framework empowers my students to question the world around them and develop compassionate integrity. This has had a profound effect on their wellbeing – they have a better understanding of their own emotions and are cognisant of the emotions of others. Furthermore, the tools have supported me to have courageous conversations with my students about world issues that can be challenging and emotive.” Nicola Wilson, Year 3 teacher

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WHAT’S NEW

Need a Helper Who Knows Singapore?

Hi r i ng a l i ve- i n he lper i n Singapore can be complicated, especially if you’re new to the country or the process. This is where

FUTUREVISION Six Year 12 students of Dulwich College (Singapore) are currently taking part in this year’s Singapore Young Leaders’ Summit. This virtual experience runs from March until September, and sees students aged 15 to 17 collaborating with experts and leaders from government, business and academia “to tackle the most pressing challenges of current times and to set a new vision for the future”. The students are working in pairs across three different streams: Noah Galbraith and Edward Fuller in “Reimagining Education”, Soa Sato and Monique Cheng in “Reimagining Consumption”, and Marisa Yamamoto and Riku Miura in “Reimagining Infrastructure”. singapore.dulwich.org

White Glove comes in. Founded by American attorney Jennifer Yarbrough, this maid agency differs from others in that it doesn’t charge its transfer helpers, reducing the financial burden on them. It focuses on helpers who are experienced in Singapore and abroad, which means the candidates are both experienced and knowledgeable about living here. Here are five ways that the agency can assist with arranging for a live-in helper that fits your family. #1 Guiding you through the entire process. Which helpers should you select to interview? How do you make an offer, and how much should it be? What are the best questions to ask to determine whether a helper is most suitable for your family? The agency will be able to provide guidance on these questions and more. #2 Searching based on what’s important to your family and you. Whether it’s childcare, cooking or some other focus, suitable candidates will be sourced according to your particular needs. #3 Handling background checks and paperwork. From a stringent pre-screening process to checking Ministry of Manpower records, references from former employers and social accounts, White Glove will see to the admin side of things. #4 Assisting with experienced helpers from overseas. Although the team has ready candidates in Singapore, if you’d like to bring someone in from the Philippines, they are accredited and can assist with that too. They’ll also help sort out contracts and immigration paperwork so you can get your helper here as quickly as possible. #5 Easy and simple process. Everything including applications and contracts can be conveniently completed online. If you’d like to hire a live-in maid who feels like she’s already a part of your family, ask the White Glove team to assist. Get in touch with them at 9752 0464 or wg.sg .

Art for Charity Teachers, students and parents of Rain Trees International Kindergarten worked together recently to create art pieces for an auction to benefit UNICEF in India. One of the pieces available for bidding on was a contribution from one of the parents who is an artist. At the online auction in June, parents were generous with their bids and all pieces found a place in different homes. The monies raised will go towards providing oxygen and ventilators to COVID-19 patients in India. raintreeskindergarten.com

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Learn & Play

DULWICH COLLEGE (SINGAPORE)

THE SCHOOL SAYS… Engaged and passionate students, experienced teachers and state-of-the-art facilities form the foundations of the College. We are academically selective and provide a well-rounded education founded on academic rigour and complemented by rich co-curricular programmes. We have 2,700 students and over 50 nationalities. What’s new? We have just commenced construction of a state of-the-art seven-storey innovation hub that will be net-zero energy andGreenMark Platinum-certified. It will include a 400-seat auditorium, a STEAM workshop, an IB library, a professional teaching kitchen, film and media suites, three additional black box theatres, IT rooms, a gymnasium, tennis courts and a sports science laboratory.

Chris Timms, British, Deputy Head of Dulwich College Kindergarten School I’ve taught at DCSG f o r f our years and my wife Jessica has taught here for two years.

I believe that Dulwich provides an outstanding holistic education – the staff are exceptional at teaching our students to be great people as well as great learners. What I enjoy most is not only the level of expertise of our staff but their can-do philosophy and ability to adapt to any situation so as to put students first. They’ve created innovative ways in which they can maximise learning and social development despite restrictions that schools have had to work within over the past 18 months. My favourite memory was our first Dulwich symposium event when I led a session on the Ancient Roman army and their battle tactics. After making some life-sized Roman replica shields, the children learnt about the testudo (tortoise) formation and how to perform this. We marched around the school chanting and getting into formation whenever we saw someone approach. It was lots of fun and many of the children still remind me of it!

CURRICULUM: IGCSE and IB SCHOOL YEAR: August to June YEARS TAUGHT: Toddler (2) to Year 13 (18) YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2014

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Dulwich College (Singapore) Two Year 10 students at Dulwich, Olivia andKeira, are running a Co-Curricular Activity (CCA) called Vocabulous! for other Senior School students to volunteer and participate in. The CCA was a response to findings from research that they undertook: they discovered that children from low income families were approximately four years behind their peers academically by the end of second grade, and this gap continued throughout their time in school unless there was an intervention. With the understanding that poor academic results lead to lower income jobs, Olivia and Keira applied for the Dulwich College International Pioneering Spirit Grant for Vocabulous! Each Dulwich Senior School student is linked to a P2 child from a local school who they’ll tutor on vocabulary via Zoom on a weekly basis for eight weeks. “We chose to focus on vocabulary because it’s the basis for communication and learning,” they say. “Without this foundation, it’s difficult for anyone to develop comprehensive understanding and knowledge, thus limiting their potential”. Keira and Olivia deliver training on how to tutor the children, technical skills and safeguarding. “We were extremely happy when our project was chosen to receive funding, and we hope that we’ll be able to make a difference in improving the children’s vocabulary and instil in them a love for learning.”

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GESS – International School At the International Science Drama Competition this year, which received entries from schools around the world, GESS students’ entry clinched second place – a recognition that was decided by public votes. Titled We Can Do Better , it was a statement by the students after studying the effects of unsustainable agricultural practices on the environment. The theatre piece incorporated elements of shadow theatre with music and voiceovers to tell the story of why urgent attention should be paid to cultivating sustainable agriculture. Comparisons were drawn between the planet in its original glory and the demise it’s headed for by 2050 if humans don’t take matters relating to agricultural practices seriously. References were also made to the Paris Climate Agreement of 2050. Through this, the students have conveyed a clear message about how we can all work towards a sustainable future.

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AFramework for

BY PATRICEA CHOW I n Au g u s t 2 0 1 9 , Du l w i c h College (Singapore) introduced the Compassionate Systems Framework initiative to support the wellbeing of students and staff. With COVID just around the corner, it was a timely move! An education reform project led by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Boston, the framework aims to transform wellbeing support for learners and teachers alike. Deputy Head of College JACOB MARTIN and Assistant Head of Junior School CHARLOTTE RUDDY share how it works at Dulwich. What’s the connection between a student’s wellbeing and their learning? Two prerequisites for good learning are an environment of safety and a strong sense of wellbeing. Without these, learning won’t take place effectively, despite the quality of a teacher’s preparation and resources, or the importance of the lesson topic. Humans don’t learn in the way a machine or computer does – learning is an emotional process where the way a student “shows up” determines whether they can learn well or not. The pandemic has, of course, made the issue of student and staff wellbeing evenmore important.

The framework is also part of the lives of adults at the school – teachers and business teams use protocols and other aspects in professional meetings and strategic planning. How does this create an environment of wellbeing at Dulwich? The framework has two core foci. Firstly, there’s a series of “Systems Thinking Tools” to help users work on their deep-thinking skills for tackling complex issues. The second is a series of practices and teaching approaches that help users to develop compassion and empathy. The framework develops the understanding of interconnectedness in the worlds of natural, mechanical and human interactions. This happens by combining a set of practices and approaches that encourage participants to ground themselves emotionally and be mindful of the world around them. This puts them in a mind set where they can learn and participate in discussions. Parallel to this is a set of thinking tools and prompts that promote and facilitate discussion of complex pieces of content in lessons or complex questions in strategic planning.

How is the framework used at the school?

It mainly began in our Year 5 team and now includes our infant and kindergarten students. It’s also present in the wellbeing lessons and some individual subjects in the Senior School.

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Without safety and wellbeing, learning won’t take place effectively, despite the quality of teaching

What are some specific examples of the framework in practice? One example is “check-ins” before lessons or professional meetings at the College. This is a process of structuring a conversation that allows all views and voices to be heard and facilitates participants getting themselves ready to learn. In the class, it can be visual, where students put their name next to an emotion, or small group discussions and even journaling. We have also used a tool called the “ladder of connectedness” to explore the impacts of the global pandemic, and another called the “stock and flow diagram” to allow students to explore migration as a human issue in today’s world. At the recent 2021 Singapore Education Awards, the College won the Gold Award for Student Wellbeing. Earlier this year, it won the Ethical Values Education Award at the prestigious ISC Research International School awards. So far, we’ve seen improvements in key measures of student wellbeing through annual surveys as well as anecdotal reports from teachers about its efficacy in developing positive student outcomes in both learning and wellbeing. What are the outcomes of using the framework?

The challenge for the project now on a global level is to develop a body of research which supports the framework with an academic base. While the initiative includes many big partners – including Save the Children and the International Baccalaureate, amongst others – it is still young; so we hope to develop this aspect in the years to come.

A word from a teacher “The framework empowers my students to question the world around them and develop compassionate integrity. This has had a profound effect on their wellbeing – they have a better understanding of their own emotions and are cognisant of the emotions of others. Furthermore, the tools have supported me to have courageous conversations with my students about world issues that can be challenging and emotive.” Nicola Wilson, Year 3 teacher

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NewDance Programme

Tanglin Arts Studio introduces Dancely, a new dance programme with original music specially written by award winning songwriters at Disney, Netflix and Marvel, and original choreography in dance styles such as jazz, hip hop, ballet and tap. Dancers learn fundamental movement skills such as jumping, balancing and skipping, together with choreography, easy-to-understand lyrics and fun music. Choose between Dancely Explorers (three to five years) and Dancely Heroes (five to seven years). Use code “dancely25” for 25 percent off the tuition fee of $40 per class that’s paid each term. tanglinartsstudio.com | info@tanglinartsstudio.com

Beyond the Classroom

Preschool Peek

Dulwich College (Singapore) is a candidate school for the IBCareer-related Programme, which they’re looking to be authorised to deliver from August 2022. Dulwich says it’s committed to creating personalised pathways for students that recognise each of their individual passions and aspirations; that’s why it seeks innovative programmes l ike the IB, which al low students to apply skills in an experiential context. It reflects the College’s “Live Wor l dwi se” v i s i on that encourages students to make a difference compassionately and effectively in a complex wor ld upon graduat ion. singapore.dulwich.org

If you’ve got a child aged 18 months to six years and you ’ r e l oo k i ng for a preschool , f i n d o u t wh a t Shaws Preschool has to offer from Pre -Nu r se r y to Kindergarten Two at its Open House, 9am to 1pm on 19 February. Learn more about their u n i q u e p l a y - based curriculum ShawsPlay and find

out why Shaws believe sport is such a great way for children to exercise their bodies and their minds. Visits are by appointment only; contact Enrolment Manager Dana at dana@shaws.edu.sg or 9789 2255 to book your slot. shaws.com.sg

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In The Classroom

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Pranav Puranam, Year 13, Indian

I joined Dulwich in Year 7 and I ’m c u r r e n t l y i n my final year. I like the school community ve r y much – I ’ ve been lucky to get to know many people from

different countries and hear about their plans for the future

My favourite subject is Physics. I really enjoy using maths to solve real-world problems; writing a major physics assignment on an experiment of my own design was a particular highlight. I’mcurrently finalisingmy applications to several undergraduate mechanical engineering programs in both the UK and the US. I’m interested in autonomous vehicle design and I hope to gain a greater understanding of it in my higher education.

FOUNDED: 2014 DATES: August to June

AGES: 2 to 18 years SIZE: 2,700 students CURRICULUM: English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IBDP

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TheDUCKS Experience BY PATRICEA CHOW Find out about some of the unique educational experiences enjoyed by little learners at this international kindergarten. Within the campus of Dulwich College (Singapore) is DUCKS – the Dulwich College Kindergarten School. Much more than just a cute acronym, it offers an early years programme for ages two to seven years, providing a holistic education with the kind of welcoming environment that enables children to discover and develop their full potential. JOANNEWOODWARD is the Head of DUCKS; she outlines some of its key features. Give us an insight into the campus; where do children learn and play? We are lucky to have outstanding facilities at DUCKS. The bright, airy classrooms open up into outdoor spaces, so our children are able to learn inside and outside throughout the day. DUCKS children have access to three swimming pools, playing fields, an indoor gymnasium, a rooftop bike track, a dedicated library, two dining rooms, a water-play area, Forest School and a professional kitchen. They also have regular access to the school’s Performing Arts Centre, with its three theatres. Tell us about the English-Mandarin dual language environment at the school. Every class from Toddler to Year 2 is taught by at least one native English-speaking teacher and one native Mandarin-speaking teacher. Children are fully immersed in both languages daily as well as having daily Mandarin lessons. Our dual language programme focuses on all areas of the curriculum as well as interaction, storytelling and role play in the development of children’s listening, speaking and literacy skills. Children are exposed to both English and Mandarin in their natural learning context through the day. This makes it lots of fun and enables them to gain the confidence to use language with meaning rather than through imitation. We hear there’s a specialist teacher programme too. All DUCKS children have weekly swimming lessons and from the age of three years, they have specialist PE, music and choir lessons. They also have weekly specialist library sessions where they explore all the books in the DUCKS library and get to choose one to take home. There are plenty of opportunities for drama, too, with all children regularly performing in the 740-seat theatre.

Hear from a student I like splashing in the puddles at Forest School! Emilia, Reception Parrots class

Want to know if DUCKS is for your child? To f ind out more about Dulwich Col lege Kindergarten School and how it aims to nurture conf ident young learners who take pr ide in their achievements, register for an Open House by contacting the admissions office at admissions.singapore@dulwich.org . Dulwich College (Singapore) is an international school whose ethos draws upon the 400-year heritage of its founding school in London. We also have a variety of leadership positions open to children including Student Council, House Captains, Global Guardians, Creative Stars, Reading Rockets and Techsperts. We believe that children should have the opportunity to flourish and perform highly in areas in which they have talents and skills. Tell us more about the Forest School. DUCKS children visit the Forest School regularly and they absolutely love it! They undertake activities such as making a fire, roasting marshmallows, sawing wood or digging trenches. This open-air learning has significant positive effects on their physical andmental wellbeing, helping them gain academic skills and build emotional resilience. How does DUCKS develop high potential learners? Our teachers extend and challenge students in areas where they show strength and interest. This might involve additional maths for childrenwho demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of numbers, or enabling children to lead a lesson on a subject they have particular knowledge in.

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Kindergarten School

Poppy and Richard Skinner, Italian-British and British; Bertie (3.5) and Apollonia (2.5)

We’ve been in Singapore for nine years and this is Bertie’s first year of DUCKS at Dulwich College (Singapore). We plan to enrol Apollonia in the next school year and they’re excited to go to the same school together. One of the main things that drew me to Dulwich was the fact that they teach Mandarin from such a young age – I heard from other Dulwich parents how wonderful it was to hear their kids speaking it so well. Every day when I drop Bertie off, his Lao Shi greets them in Mandarin and he comes home telling me the things he has learnt. From the first day, Bertie has thrived and loved it at DUCKS and made some lovely friends. We also love how warm the school community is. It’s easy to think that a child could get lost in such a

large school but the great community and welcoming feel when you drop the kids off is comforting for parents. Quite a few of my friends’ kids go to Dulwich so it was on the list when we looked around. We were very impressed by the Head of College when we met him, which was a major plus, and the facilities are amazing. Also, the kids who we know and are students of the school seem to be well-rounded children, which is a good indication of the school. If you’re looking for a school that you would want to attend yourself, then it’s got to be DUCKS!

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College (Singapore)

Tsara and Tristan Chiappini, British; Thira (6) and Raife (3)

Both Thira and Raife are attending Dulwich College (Singapore), in Year 1 and Toddlers respectively. We’ve spent just over two years living in Singapore; we moved here inMarch 2020 – an interesting moment in time to move countries!

We were aware of Dulwich College in London and were impressedwith the Singapore school’s impressive academic results across the board and how it balances this with superb sports, dance, music and art. Another vital component was that Dulwich offers Mandarin as a dual language. In the short time that our children have been learning the language, they can speak fluidly and read hanzi . Parents were recently invited to a Mandarin showcase in the Performing Arts Centre. It was beautiful to see our daughter reciting a poem in Mandarin on stage then translating it on the way home. Thira has enjoyed weekly swimming lessons in the outdoor pool. Both have relished getting muddy during Forest School, the outdoor classroom experience Dulwich pioneered on the island; using a bow saw – we never thought we’d see our five-year-old handle a saw! – and toasting marshmallows were significant highlights.

While the facilities are impressive, the staff made a strong impression – they all seemed so passionate about their role with the kids. Joining a new school during a pandemic was challenging but the school worked hard to keep us all connected. For instance, Tsara participated in a virtual mystery reader for our daughter’s class, and we are kept updated about everything they do daily and weekly. As restrictions ease, parents are encouraged to socialise at the Clock Tower Cafe at the heart of the school on Friday afternoons. People make a place, and we’ve been impressed by the children’s teachers, who helped them settle and have dealt with any issues quickly and adeptly. Everyone we’ve encountered has been genuine and experienced, and you sense a feeling of pride in working for the school.

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Campaign: Dulwich 2021/2022 OFFER part 2 Guides Customer: Dulwich College (Singapore) Pte Ltd Address: 71 Bukit Batok West Avenue 8 PAC Building, Level 2 Admissions Office , 658966 Singapore Debtor: Address:

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