Dulwich Puxi Meets Dr. Jane Goodall

Dulwich Puxi Met Jane Goodall

For students at Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi, meeting Dr. Jane Goodall, one of the most influential conservationists of our time, was nothing short of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Representing the school at the Roots & Shoots Festival at the China Science and Technology Museum in Beijing, our students had the incredible opportunity to stand alongside the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees and a true global icon of environmental activism.

The atmosphere at the festival was one of anticipation and respect. Attendees waited quietly as Dr. Goodall arrived in the afternoon. When she appeared at the elevator entrance, a ripple of applause broke out, and everyone respectfully maintained their distance behind security lines as she visited each booth. Warm and engaging, she greeted everyone with kindness and even posed for photos.

When she met our students, she exclaimed, “What you are doing is amazing!” They presented her with Monty, our school mascot, which she received with genuine delight: “Is this for me? You’re too kind. Thank you!"

Later, our students attended an award ceremony and listened to Dr. Goodall’s inspiring speech in the museum’s cinema. At 90 years old, she stood on stage with unwavering energy, sharing the story of how her mother encouraged her to follow her dreams. She spoke about the 38 years she spent studying chimpanzees in Africa and urged everyone to take action to protect the environment. Her words left a lasting impression, reminding us all of our responsibility to preserve our planet.

The other students echoed Maia’s sentiments:

Jaimie, Year 7 Student

The trip to Beijing was fantastic! I loved the trip and we also learnt a lot from Dr. Jane Goodal.  We showcased our learning of the partnerships of our school by explaining to visitors about our product. It is just the perfect way to improve our communication skills.

Tilda, Year 7 Student

The Beijing trip was a really great experience for all of us, and we were very lucky to meet Jane Goodall herself. It was such a great time going to the science museum and learning about so much. I hope we can do more activities like this in the future.

Janelle, Year 7 Student

Being chosen to go to Beijing and meet Dr. Goodall was an honor. I was proud to represent our school and promote Elevated Honey. Her assembly speech was so inspiring—it taught me how one person can make a difference. This trip opened my eyes and strengthened my commitment to our school values.

The Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi community is immensely proud of our students for embodying our values and making a meaningful contribution. Meeting Dr. Goodall was not only a privilege but also a powerful reminder of the impact we can have when we work together to create a better future!