EDUCATION & LEARNING :
IGNITE !: GUIDING CAREER PATHWAYS
At Dulwich , we are on a mission to help students visualise their personal pathway so they can confidently pursue the career path of their choice . We complement the pursuit of academic excellence with groundbreaking programmes in music , performing arts and sport . This year , we will launch Ignite !, a programme which will support students who are committed to a career in these areas , see the world of possibilities within their reach .
At Dulwich College ( Singapore ), we are known for our sporting prowess and achieving success in local and regional inter-school competitions . Students can take part in many sports at Dulwich including football , rugby , touch rugby , netball , basketball , athletics , tennis , badminton , swimming , gymnastics , cricket and hockey . For our student athletes who are competing at the highest standards , we underpin their passion with a focus on academic study in relevant areas ; in Senior School , students can elect to study Physical Education as a GCSE option ( Years 9 to 11 ) and also Sports & Exercise Science at IB level ( Years 12 to 13 ). Our long-established Student Athlete Support Programme ( SASP ) has provided the foundations for an Ignite ! Sport programme , which shapes ambition into real goals through physical development , lifestyle management , technical and tactical progression and cognitive support . On the physical side , we put together a framework for efficient performance . We monitor the physical and emotional wellbeing of our athletes to ensure they ignite rather than burn-out . This is maintained by goal setting , mental visualisation , positive mental imagery and the ability to think clearly under pressure – all hallmarks of topperforming athletes . By introducing these pillars early on , our student athletes internalise these lessons which are crucial to staying motivated and determined to be the best at what they do .
Our music programme is an integral part of the curriculum from early years , DUCKS , right through to Senior School ; students are encouraged to express themselves by singing , dancing and listening to music . In Junior School , every student is given an instrument so that they can pursue their passion on their own terms and in their own time . In Senior School , students have the opportunity to learn a range of rock band skills including playing guitar , bass and drums , song writing and music production . In these final years of school , we recognise that some of our students are spending considerable extra time , outside of our school programmes , practising music .
The Ignite ! programme lights the fire of inspiration for our most high performing students and provides a pathway for their future success .
- Jacob Martin , Assistant Head of
College