‘There is no shame in having fallen behind in a changing world. The disgrace is in choosing to remain in the past.’
Dahleen Glanton, The Chicago Tribune.
Brighton Girls Anti-Racism Committee
This year, Brighton Girls Anti-racism committee has been working hard to inform and educate our girls on issues surrounding systemic racism. The committee has been running seminars with years 7 and above, covering topics such as ‘ The Origins of Racism in the UK’, ‘Introduction to White Privilege’, and ‘Race terminology’, and speaking to some inspiring GDST Alumni on their experiences.
The Anti-Racism Committee’s goal is to instil in our girls an awareness and understanding of systemic racial injustice – both in our communities and beyond – and to give them the courage to expose and oppose appearances of racism, in any form, within their own lives.
There is a long way to go, but at Brighton Girls we want to actively contribute to dismantling systemic racial injustice. We must acknowledge this problem and continue educating our girls with empathy, understanding, and courage, to move forward together towards a more equitable and just community.
Inclusion at Brighton Girls
Treating every pupil as an individual is at our core, and we do all we can to encourage those with special educational needs to grasp the opportunity to flourish in our school. Learning Support provision is also on hand to aid access to the mainstream curriculum.
Our SEND team has the experience and expertise to offer individually tailored structure and support. One-to-one sessions, additional classroom assistance, a dedicated study skills space in the heart of the school, and a school-wide commitment to championing neurodiversity, create an environment in which all students can flourish.
A Parent Guide to Exam Support
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change, and social justice will be even more of a golden thread that runs through our work in the coming months and years. GDST schools strive tobe inclusive environments in which the wellbeing of every young person comes first, and where every girl – no matter her background – can learn without limits.
Other Resources:
- ARC Introduction Presentation
- Unconscious Bias Infographic
- Interview with Alumni: Mo Kanjilal: Co-creator of Watch this Space
- Interview with Alumni: Teohna Williams: CEO Plan for Peace, Deputy Head of Office at MONUSCO (United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo)
