Creativity Unleashed: Mark Grist's Poetry Workshops at Dulwich

The Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi Senior School was buzzing with excitement as we recently welcomed back award-winning British poet, storyteller, rapper and educator Mark Grist for an unforgettable day of poetry workshops. The visit was Grist's first time joining us in-person since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, making it an extra special event for everyone involved. After several years of collaborating with our students online, it was fantastic to once again have Mark on campus, in person, doing what he does best…inspire!

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Our Senior School students had a blast collaborating with Mark and creating original poems together. They were treated to engaging workshops, soaking up the master wordsmith’s wisdom and humour. Mark captivated our Senior School students with tales of his personal journey and the muse that fuels his passion for writing. The workshops offered an incredible opportunity for our students to collaborate and discuss their ideas on the world of poetry and the impact of poetic devices on an audience.

DCSPX Mark Grist Workshops

As part of our Diversity Arts Series programme, hundreds of students from the Dulwich College International and Education in Motion (EiM) family of schools worldwide collaborate with Grist annually to create and publish a unique poetry anthology. The March 2022 workshops gave rise to the anthology "This World of Ours", featuring the works of numerous Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi students. We eagerly anticipate finding out which pieces that will be selected for inclusion in the anthology from the 2023 series of workshops.

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At Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi, we aim to create an environment where students feel encouraged to express themselves, make choices, and actively participate in their learning journey. Our collaboration with inspiring mentors like Mark Grist is just one of the many ways we strive to nurture critical, creative, and flexible independent thinkers in a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. By offering our students these enriching experiences, we hope to foster their growth and empower them to become compassionate individuals ready to embrace the world.

A huge thanks to Mark for once again inspiring our students!

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Are you keen to learn more about our Senior School? Reach out to our Admissions team to arrange a private, personalised consultation, or register for an upcoming Open Morning.

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