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School News

The Importance Of Praising ‘For Being’

12th October 2023

A quick Google search will bring up a multitude of blogs, articles and research papers, all advocating the importance of praising effort, not just outcome. As educators, this is a given, and we know it helps children develop that all-important ‘growth mindset’. By praising effort, we are helping children understand that when they find something…

Meet Edwin, Our Autumn Term 2023 Head Boy

2nd October 2023

Meet Edwin, Dulwich Prep London’s Head Boy for the autumn term 2023.  

Strategic Announcement

15th May 2023

In the lead-up to the school’s 140th anniversary in 2025, we are delighted to be able to share our strategic plan. From September 2025, we will extend our offering for boys to 16 by opening a senior section at Alleyn Park encompassing Years 9, 10 and 11, thereby giving families the additional choice of staying…

Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House 2023

15th May 2023

We are proud again to support the Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House this year. The Festival started on Friday 12 May and concludes on Sunday 21 May. It is a particularly special year as the Dulwich Festival celebrates its 30th birthday. We are hosting an exhibition featuring local artists Peter Layton of London Glassblowing along…

Lower School and Middle School Swimarathon

15th May 2023

Last year, the boys in Lower School and Middle School changed the lives of eight boys in Uganda through a sponsored readathon. This money enabled the eight boys to attend a local primary school. Since then, the boys have exchanged letters and updated us on how their school year has progressed. Over the past few…

Iceland 2023

15th May 2023

During the first week of the Easter break, 27 of our budding geographers and four staff members embarked on the ninth Dulwich Prep London Iceland Trip. Over five days, the group explored the south coast, travelling from Hafnarfjörður to Vik and returning via the Golden Circle with knowledgeable guide Rosa. Amongst their many sights and…

ISFA U11 National Finals

15th May 2023

On Monday 1 May, our U11 Football Squad ventured to St George’s Park to compete in the ISFA National Schools Finals, which they qualified for earlier this academic year. The group set off the day before the tournament started and was treated to a quick tour of St George’s Park, followed by some bowling. The…

Flachau Ski Trip 2023

15th May 2023

The first week of the Easter break saw the return of the Dulwich Prep London Ski Trip. Forty-seven pupils from Years 6 to 8 set off the day after term finished to Flachau, Austria. After a good first night’s rest and a morning of ski hire, the boys were straight onto the slopes and embracing…

Head Master’s Art Competition 2023

15th May 2023

Children entering this year’s Head Master’s Art Competition created pieces based on the ‘Justice and Wisdom’ theme. It was a joy to see the vast array and variety of mediums and styles.  A particular well done to our winners: Ellington R in Early Years, Jackson P-R in Pre-Prep, Kit D in Lower School, David E…

‘Healthy Me’ Day

15th May 2023

At the end of the spring term, ‘Healthy Me Day’ saw a visit from nutritionist Jess who is part of our catering company Holroyd Howe. Boys from Pre-Prep through to Upper School listened to Jess talk about eating balanced meals, and she delivered ‘Nutrition 101’ to our Pre-Prep pupils, where they were challenged to name…