Dulwich College (Singapore) Sports Information Booklet 2017-2018 Period of Registration: 09 January 2012 to 08 January 2016
Table of Contents Vision Statement... 3 Mission Statement... 3 Sporting Values... 3 Sport at Dulwich College (Singapore)... 4 Our Attitudes:... 5 The Dulwich Olympiad.... 5 Seasonal Age Group Competitive Sports for Dulwich College (Singapore).... 5 Team Selection:... 6 Individual Sports.... 7 Athletics & Cross Country:... 7 Football:... 8 Netball:... 9 Rugby:...10 Aquatics:...11 Basketball:...12 Cricket:...13 Gymnastics & Trampolining:...14 Touch:...15 Tennis:...15 Badminton:...16 Hockey:...16 Table Tennis:...16 Child Centered Education:...17
Exercise and recreation are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary, because health is worth more than learning. (Thomas Jefferson) Vision Statement To be Singapore s premier school for sport; winning national and international competitions, tournaments and festivals, whilst providing competitive sport for the entire student population to enjoy and learn from. Mission Statement To provide a high quality sports programme with both breadth and depth of opportunity for all students to participate enthusiastically and earnestly achieving their natural potential, what-ever that may be. Sporting Values Dulwich College (Singapore) is abbreviated to DCSG. All our students are expected to show the following traits whilst playing sport: Determined Students are determined to try their very best in all situations. Courageous Students have courage to trust their instincts and play without fear. Skilful Students have a passion to improve their technical skills in their chosen sports. Gracious It is an important trait of Dulwich College (Singapore) students to participate, win and lose with a gracious attitude, showing respect for all.
Sport at Dulwich College (Singapore) Sport is an integral part of life at Dulwich College (Singapore). Our abbreviation is DCSG and students are encouraged to show Determination, Courage, Skill and a Gracious attitude on a daily basis. We aim to ensure all students aspire to reach their potential in sport, whatever that might be, from international performers (with periodised training programmes and individual mentors) to recreational participants. We provide the best teaching environment for students to acquire a lifelong interest in sport allowing them to develop a healthy, balanced lifestyle which they can take into their adult lives and enjoy the rewards that regularly taking part in sport provides. We encourage and nurture students to take part without fear; developing a positive approach whilst celebrating and acknowledging success in all its forms. All students take part in competitive sport through a well structured House system and any student expressing an interest in representing Dulwich College (Singapore) is encouraged to do so. Touring, taking part in international and local festivals or tournaments, as well as hosting them, is an important part of our programme. It helps to develop resilience and independence for the individuals in our care and provides the opportunity to make friendships and memories that last a lifetime. We are very proud of our sports programme; it inspires and energises everyone to enjoy and be involved with sport. Through taking part students learn to manage both winning and losing with grace and dignity. They work together successfully with people from many different nationalities and cultures to prepare them for the challenges of life in the 21 st Century. We warmly welcome everyone to enjoy sport at Dulwich College (Singapore) and we look forward to greeting opposition and spectators to our school. Kevin Shaw Director of Sport.
Our Attitudes: Dulwich College is founded on a history of a child-centered education, with high levels of sports participation. Outstanding academic results achieved through a holistic education and a Can Do approach; the co-curricular and curriculum work in tandem to provide maximum opportunity for students to grow. Students are at the center of their own learning with excellence at the fore-front of every aspect of the education. Whatever is being achieved or delivered is done to the very highest standards. Based on the history of Dulwich College and the environment in Singapore; DCSG will have a focus on team games, whilst individuals focus on our core values of Determination, Skill, Courage and a Gracious attitude. Swimming, and athletics will also be major sports whilst gymnastics will also feature strongly. With the aim of developing well rounded, confident young people, who are fit, healthy and understand the importance of winning and losing with grace and dignity. They will have a strong sense of wanting to work together to benefit others on a global stage. We seek to dominate the school sport scene in Singapore and Asia. Our major team sports of Rugby, Netball, Touch and Football will be available for as many students as possible to enjoy the opportunity to represent their school. We will take part in ACSIS here in Singapore; the Dulwich Games which take place every year for our Junior athletes and the Dulwich Olympiad which occurs every 4 years is also a major feature. Which ever competition and tournament we enter we do so with the goal of doing as well as possible and prepare students to compete without fear and to use the talent they have to the very best of their ability. The Dulwich Olympiad. The Dulwich Olympiad occurs every 4 years. The first event occurred in Beijing in April 2015. This is the opportunity for all Dulwich Colleges to come together to compete against each other in a whole range of sports. The next event occurs in London in 2019 and is designed to be part of Dulwich College s 400 th anniversary. Dulwich College (Singapore) won the initial competitions and will be looking to retain the Alleyn Cup in 2019. Seasonal Age Group Competitive Sports for Dulwich College (Singapore). The table below highlights when the specific sports are played throughout the academic year for each age group. Dulwich College (Singapore) will have teams in all of the sports competitions highlighted in this table. AGE GROUP SEASON 1 (August 29 th November 5 th ) SEASON 2 (November 14 th February 11 th ) JUNIOR SCHOOL 9U Football Finals 10U & 11U Football 8U Football SEASON 3 (February 13 th May 20 th ).
Nov 5 th 11U Basketball 11U Badminton 11U Netball 11U Tennis JS Swimming 10U & 11U Rugby JS Cross Country 9U Netball 11U Cricket 10U Netball 11U Touch JS Track & Field May 5 th 12U & 14U Badminton 12U Basketball 14U Basketball 12U Netball 14U Netball 12U Football MIDDLE SCHOOL 12U & 14U Rugby 14U Football 12U & 14U Tennis 12U & 14U Touch MS Swimming MS Track & Field May 12 th MS Cross Country 12U Cricket 13U Rugby HIGH SCHOOL 14U Cricket 16U Touch 16U Netball HS Cross Country Nov 3rd HS Swimming U19 Netball Team Selection: Our programme allows students with an interest in our major sports the opportunity to compete for Dulwich College (Singapore) without attending trials. Students will be put into teams according to their ability through their performances in our Games and Physical Education lessons. Students may move squads throughout the season as their form, ability and confidence develop. Trials or try-outs will only occur where space and limited availability dictate this to be the only option available. The member of staff in charge of each sport has the final say in team selection.
Sports. Athletics & Cross Country: A major sport at Dulwich College (Singapore). All students will compete for their Houses twice a year in the Cross Country and Athletics events. Students will also get the chance to compete at ACSIS events and the Dulwich Games and Olympiad. Our running programme is one of the strongest on the island with over 100 people regularly participating in the weekend Park Run events. Head of Athletics: Kate Rees-McIntyre. Kate.REESMCINTYRE@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
Football: A major sport and the most popular sport at Dulwich College (Singapore). Girls and boys get the opportunity to compete for Dulwich throughout the year in the various seasons run by ACSIS. We are the current Singapore Champions in every age group from U9 to U12, and have won the BISP Soccer 7s at U11 & U13 age groups. We run as many teams as possible in each year group to enable all students with an interest in football to represent the College. The November BISP 7-a-side tournament in Phuket is a feature for the year and we regularly host camps during the holidays. We are currently exploring partnerships with MLS Franchises, with a view t get our most talented students the opportunities to gain scholarships to American Colleges. We want to see as many students as possible representing Dulwich and enjoying this global game. Head of Football: Dan Munns. Dan.munns@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
Netball: A major sport at Dulwich College (Singapore) netball is played throughout the year in the ACSIS seasons. We also host our own festivals and competitions outside of this ACSIS structure. There will be opportunities to travel to tournaments and festivals throughout the region and any students expressing an interest to play netball will get the opportunity to do so; whilst our strongest teams seek to dominate all the region s competitions. Head of Netball: Natalie Carter. Natalie.carter@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
Rugby: A major sport at Dulwich College (Singapore) rugby forms a large part of the boys curriculum as we seek to ensure every student is equipped with the skills necessary to represent the College should they wish to. Contact is developed in a safe, nurturing environment and all students get the chance to compete at a level they are confident with. We seek to enter many competitions and festivals both in Singapore and abroad as our vision is to dominate rugby in this region and to be at the fore-front of school boy rugby in Asia. Head of Rugby: Kevin Shaw. Kevin.shaw@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
Aquatics: Swimming is a major feature of sport and life at Dulwich College (Singapore). We have invested heavily in swimming to ensure that we are the leading school in the region for this popular sport and important life skill. Our curriculum enables all students from Toddler to Year 4 to swim every week, and every student up to Year 9 to engage in a swim programme through the curriculum. The swimming is led by Olympic coach Mick Massey, who took athletes to Beijing and London and coached the Singapore Paralympians PX and Theresa Goh to the 2016 Games in Rio. Our students compete in Singapore and across the region in a variety of swim meets to enable both the novice and the most competitive swimmers to succeed. Selection for the DCSG Swim squads is at the discretion of the swim team based upon performance in the curriculum swim programme. Our highest attaining swimmers participate in our Student-Athlete Support Programme, having access to individual periodized training programmes and we re exploning College options in America for the very best when they leave us. Head of Swimming: Mick Massey Michael.massey@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
Basketball: Basketball is played competitively for DCSG through the ACSIS seasons. It is available throughout the year for students to enjoy as we seek to develop the strongest basketball players possible. We have linked in with a basketball club to enable our students to develop as far as possible in this very popular sport. Basketball is available for all students to enjoy from Year 2 and above and our better players have access to all year round programmes. Our teams regularly feature in the finals of ACSIS and competitions around the region. Basketball information from: Dan Munns Dan.munns@dulwichsingapore.edu.sg
Cricket: Traditionally this is one of Dulwich College (Singapore) s major sports. In Singapore we will be encouraging students to get involved in the cricket programme both through the curriculum and the ECAs. Sides will play in the ACSIS leagues and also have fixtures arranged against some of our local rivals. A traditional English sport cricket will be a strong focus for us to develop here. Head of Cricket: Ian Gamble. Ian.gamble@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg
Gymnastics & Trampolining: We have some outstanding facilities for gymnastics and it is a key sport for our students as they develop their physical literacy and competency. All students up to Year 4 will experience gymnastics through the curriculum and it s available throughout the week in the ECA programme. We enter teams in competitions and host events. Our trampolining programme is also very popular both recreationally and competitively. Gymnastics information: Gymwithme. Dulwich@gymwithme.com
Touch: A major sport for the girls Touch is featured heavily in the curriculum and we compete in ACSIS and other festivals and tournaments including our own that we host. Any girls expressing an interest in playing Touch will get the opportunity to do so throughout the year in their competitive season. Head of Touch: Stuart Hanlon Stuart.Hanlon@dulwichsingapore.edu.sg
Tennis: Tennis is played competitively for DCSG through the ACSIS seasons at the courts at our floodlit tennis centre on the Senior Sports Hall. Students also get the chance to learn the game through the pay and play programme provided by our tennis coach as we develop an all year round training programme for our most gifted and keenest tennis players. Tennis information from: Dan Munns Dan.munns@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg Badminton: Badminton is available through our ECA programme for all students in the Junior and Senior School. There is the opportunity to play in the ACSIS tournaments for the more talented and committed badminton players. Head of Badminton: Alpha Plus Badminton Academy. Dan.munns@dulwich-singapore.edu.sg Hockey: Hockey is played through the ECA programme. There is a competitive slant to our hockey programme and our better students get the opportunity to compete in some tournaments and festivals in Singapore. There is also the option for younger students to learn to play the game in our hockey programme. Head of Hockey: Kieron Norris Table Tennis: Table Tennis is a popular recreational sport available through the ECA programme for students in both the Junior and Senior Schools. Head of Table Tennis:
Child Centered Education: Developing students to play and compete without pressure and fear is one of our key objectives. To achieve this, we need the participant, teachers & coaches, and parents to be in harmony and understand their relevant roles. The diagram below helps to show these key components and how we are working together to achieve this objective. Child Individual responsibility, well organised and prepared. Focussing on the process. Enjoying Sport Maximum performance of individual competing without fear. Parent Supportive; positive reinforcemen; giving ownership to child. Removing pressure of result and performance. Teacher/coach Constructive positive feedback. Clear direction for progression and constant improvement.