Category: Upper School News
Year 8 Science Fair
This term in Science, all of the Year 8 Day School classes worked in pairs or individually to investigate a range of topics. These were then presented at a Science fair on tri-folds. Each group chose a topic on which they researched and collected data. We used our peers or family members as test subjects…
The Townsend-Warner History Prize 2021
DPL has, for the 3rd time, entered Upper School pupils for the Townsend Warner History Prize for prep schools, a historical tradition which began in the same year that Dulwich College Preparatory School opened its doors to 13 pupils in 1885. Three boys, Freddie, Daniel, and Angus, have made it through to the second round,…
Pupils Shine in ‘Red Camp’ Process Drama
As a part of their Documentary Drama unit Year 7 students rose to the challenge of engaging with a process drama, creating impressive scenes that explored themes of conflict, loyalty and love in the face of adversity. The ‘Red Camp’ process drama is an experiential mode of learning in which the teacher and students investigate…
Behind the Scenes: Our DPL Eco Mask Photoshoot
Face masks have become a part of our everyday life and, it seems, they are here to stay for a while longer. As we look forward to celebrating ‘Eco Week’ during the last week of term, we are pleased to announce that Dulwich Prep London are producing face masks that have been made from upcycled…
Giving children an environmental voice
We have long been an eco-conscious school that strives to pursue a meaningful path towards improving the environment. Last year, we wanted to show our commitment to sustainable education further by entering the Eco-Schools programme. The programme consists of a seven-step framework focusing on 10 Eco-Schools topics and an assessment for the bronze, silver and…
Our Spring Term Head Boy, James
Starting his term as Head Boy during Remote Learning, this was James’ message to the Dulwich Prep community. We chatted to James during Children’s Mental Health Week, the theme this year being ‘Express Yourself’. Read on to find out more about James and to see why we are so proud to have him as…
DPL Model Challenge
On the last Friday of half term, boys in Middle and Upper School were encouraged to take part in the first-ever Tribe Model competition. The aim was to recreate part, or all, of the school in either a 2D or 3D format. The final pieces submitted by the end of the February break exceeded all…
Remarkable Success – Year 6 and Year 8 Offers Announced
With the majority of senior school results now known in Year 6 and Year 8, we are, once again, thrilled with the results. Despite the challenges of this assessment season, the boys have achieved remarkable success. “I hope the boys know how proud we are of them and that their experience will stand them in…
A Letter from the Head Boy
Happy 2021! Dear Parents and friends of the Prep, We can’t do our normal Christmas concerts this year but that doesn’t mean we can’t be festive. With the help of teachers across the School, and with some technical support, we’ve put together an advent calendar here – click on Santa over there on the right…
Jacob, our Autumn Term Head Boy
Starting at Dulwich Prep London in 2011, Jacob is remembered as “always arriving at school with a lovely smile and ready to learn” by Mrs Barrick, his Nursery teacher. Mr Topham, Head of Upper School, says “Jacob is kind and thoughtful and his independence of mind, creativity and playfulness shine through in this video. He…
