Pastoral Care, Safeguarding, and Co-Curricular
Principal Aim “To deliver a genuine breadth and depth of opportunity within a nurturing environment, in which equality, diversity and inclusion are cherished, and our pupils feel secure and equally valued as they develop their passions. We look to inculcate a strong commitment to social responsibility and respect for others.” Elliot Read Deputy Master Pastoral and Co-Curricular Achieving our aims As part of our commitment to fostering a philosophy of balance between the pastoral, co-curricular, and academic aspects of College life, we recognise that a strong pastoral foundation and a safeguarding culture must be in place in order to enable all pupils to engage and thrive academically and in the co-curricular sphere. Care for the individual, as we promote our core values of equality and respect and celebrate diversity, is at the heart of a holistic education, because positive wellbeing facilitates academic and co-curricular involvement, and, conversely, academic achievement and co-curricular participation serve to boost our pupils’ self-esteem. We will encourage all pupils to engage with issues and attitudes outside of their immediate environment, and to enjoy the wide range of activities encompassed by our co-curricular programme – cultural, sporting, adventurous, entrepreneurial and charitable. Thereby, they will hone their skills in communication and social interaction, and foster attributes, which, as well as contributing to their personal development, can be transferred to their studies and will serve them as they embark on their chosen pathways and lead healthy and fulfilling lives post-Dulwich: perseverance, initiative, resilience, self-discipline, adaptability, and consideration for others.
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