Insights

The first day of school is a significant milestone for children and their families, and the start of each new academic year is an exciting time in all schools.

Children are naturally absorbent and soak up learning like sponges, but at Sydenham & Dulwich Girls' Junior School, we always encourage our girls to ‘plunge’ in deeper and completely immerse themselves in the magic of learning.

In a world where women’s rights and voices are facing erosion, it is crucial for us to prepare our girls not only with skills to enter a workplace for a job that may not even exist yet, but also with the confidence to be able to use their voices.

At Sydenham & Dulwich Girls' annual Brain Bootcamp, we aim to inform pupils and their parents about the importance of nourishing your brain through what you eat.

How can we ensure that the young people in our care are able to find that belonging, that connection, in healthy and secure ways both at school and home?

With data from the World Economic Forum showing a likely date of 2158, at the current rate of progress, it is more crucial than ever to ensure that our young women are empowered with the skills and confidence to shape their own future.