The word ‘unprecedented’ has become part of our vernacular in the past two years; I am pleased now to report that the 2021/22 academic year has seen College life return to normal. Pupils have returned to the classroom and to their co-curricular activities, and it has been a delight to see the enthusiasm with which they have immersed themselves in sport, drama, music, clubs and societies, and all of those opportunities in and beyond the classroom which define Dulwich today. The summer brought a highly pleasing set of A Level and GCSE grades – well-earned reward for a cohort of Alleynians who have applied themselves so diligently to their studies through an extraordinary period of disruption. In the modern era where there is much talk about developing greater resilience in the young, we take great pride in how they have dealt with the many challenges they have experienced. When I last wrote to you, our benefactors, I was able to tell you that your generosity had enabled us to hold to an ambition I had expressed early in the pandemic: that no family should have to leave Dulwich due to financial concerns caused by the pandemic. As I write now, I can reflect upon an excellent year for philanthropy at Dulwich. In 2021-22, OAs, parents and other friends of the College have committed more than £2.2million to support our work – the great majority to support widening access through means-tested fee support, but also including gifts to our partnership work. From OAs to current and former parents of OAs to friends of the College, it is truly heartening to know that our social mission resonates so strongly. Our ambition to radically widen access to the education we provide, and to expand the work we do in partnership with local schools, can only be achieved with the support of our generous benefactors. Every donation, no matter its size, makes a difference. This year we are able to list more than 500 supporters in our donor roll, reflecting not just our growing community of donors but demonstrating once just how much we can achieve collectively. I would also like to thank those of you who have donated your time and expertise to the College. None of this is taken for granted.
On behalf of the Governors, staff and pupils at Dulwich College, thank you. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated.
Dr Joe Spence The Master
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