Dulwich College’s Changemakers: Driving gender equity forward
A t the College, gender equity means creating an environment where all members of our community, regardless of gender, can feel empowered to reach their potential, whilst acknowledging that different individuals may need different approaches to achieve fairness. In a year when we celebrate the appointment of our first female headmaster, it is important to appreciate the various women that have made the College what it is today, as well as recognising the initiatives in place that contribute to the school’s commitment to inclusivity and representation. Alongside the already successful liberal studies and advanced electives programmes, where joint sessions in the Upper School with JAGS (James Allen’s Girl School) and Sydenham High School have provided a platform for collaborative
From the Maths department to the security team, the Cricket coaches to the catering staff, and the heads of year to the mums on the side of the rugby pitch, Dulwich College is full of women that are changemakers, each in their own way. The inclusion of women in all departments of the College is a powerful driver of change, where diverse perspectives and a collaborative approach to decision making inspire progress and achievement. By embracing the strengths that women bring to leadership and education, the College is helping to cultivate a generation of its own changemakers, who are not only academically capable but ready to lead with purpose in an increasingly interconnected world. As we prepare for the upcoming International Women’s Day celebrations, we should all take a moment to reflect on the women who have been personal changemakers in our lives, inspiring us through their actions and impact. From welcoming the first female Master to addressing critical issues like women’s health, the College has reinforced its commitment to fostering an environment where every individual can make a meaningful impact, paving the way for future projects that will continue to celebrate the women that make the College what it is today. ◎
by Isaac McConnell, Year 13
learning and mutual gro- wth, this year has been a transformative one for di- versity and inclusion at the school. In October, a new focus on women’s health was introduced with a
This year has been a transformative one for diversity and inclusion at the school
bake sale raising moneyfor Breast Cancer Awareness; this was a successful introductory initiative into this area, raising around £100, with promise to develop the College’s commitment to this in the future. However the main theme for this year’s gender equity commitments is Changemakers, which was the theme for the College’s Black History Month, and will guide our International Women’s Day programme.
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