Off to Great Places: Congratulations to our Class of 2025!
Last Friday, our Class of 2025 walked past waving community members — younger students, teachers, and staff — basking in the congratulations and well wishes as they made their final stride as the eldest of our DCB students.
Their walk ended at the Wodehouse Theatre, where pride and nostalgia filled the air — and where they left behind their student days and emerged as alumni, now part of our International Old Alleynians community.
But before we sent them off, our Head of Senior School, Ms Clare Anderson-Au, offered a reminder of what lies ahead — new challenges, decisions, and defining moments — and the importance of holding on to who they are through it all:
“It is all part of the journey. You learn what you truly love, you decide what your values are, and you never compromise upon them. You make mistakes and then you make some more. You make courageous decisions. You laugh, you cry… Never, ever be scared of being truly you.”
“And I leave you with this from the great Dr Seuss:
You're off to Great Places!
Today is your day!
Your mountain is waiting,
So... get on your way!”
Our Head of College, Mr Anthony Coles, also spoke to the spirit of this cohort — their determination, their growth — and reminded them of the importance of continuously cultivating their character as they navigate life’s complexities. “Our collective wish for you is simple yet profound: Be a good person. Care for others. Live with integrity. Think deeply and remain endlessly curious. The experiences you’ve had here at the College, along with the Dulwich Values you carry with you will serve you well. The world is full of opportunity. Step forward with courage. Embrace uncertainty. Take risks. Don’t let fear hold you back. And above all … enjoy the ride.”
He also thanked our dedicated staff and faculty, who have, over many years, supported and guided our graduates, and their parents, whose constant support has been pivotal in the success of this class.
To our Class of 2025: Take a moment. Breathe it in. All those late nights, all the challenges, all the wins — they brought you here. We’re proud to cheer you on, and we look forward to what you do next. Congratulations on your monumental achievement, and we wish you the very best in all that comes next
