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25/11/24

Our Winter Showcase of performing arts is on Wednesday 18th December 2024. Tickets available now on ParentPay. Don't miss! pic.twitter.com/9AmiaDqs3B

17/09/24

“I used to be shy, but this week I’ve started putting my hand up more in class. I’m more confident now, and it feels good to share my ideas.” Shaheem (left), who came to us from John Donne Primary. Come and see our school for yourself. Open Event dates at https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/Iz3TJ5fDEr

17/09/24

Students on our new Performing Arts Bursary pathway met Mr Edwards this morning to map out their pathways for the year. They will receive free musical tuition, major roles in the school performance and courses with our artist in residence, Molly Burrows. https://t.co/pw61lPrnoc pic.twitter.com/mYxxbMUw6a

12/09/24

Year 7 students Robert, Muhammad, Othniel, Shaheem and William look back on their first two weeks of secondary school. The five came from different primaries: , Torridon, Bessemer Grange,  and . Read what they say at https://t.co/DF7GtlB2p0 pic.twitter.com/8dsGBTQkH0

12/09/24

We look forward to welcoming you to our Open Events. Our Open Evening is on Thursday 26th September 2024, 5pm-7pm.We also have drop-in mornings from 8.40-10.30am on:Monday 30th September 2024Tuesday 1st October 2024Wednesday 2nd October 2024Details https://t.co/W6QXf6prds pic.twitter.com/ZREuYAZP1r

22/08/24

Mr Brett pictured with Stanley, who achieved nine Grade 9s and two Grade 8s, and Lucas, who achieved six Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and one Grade 7. Congratulations to our students, staff and parents for our best ever results. https://t.co/8HL05iUS1j pic.twitter.com/EYkcMWoEvW

22/08/24

Students at Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich are celebrating achieving the Academy’s best-ever results this morning.Students gained a total of 276 top Grade 9s and Grade 8s across their subjects. Full story https://t.co/8HL05iUkbL pic.twitter.com/ieGFL9vC5u

18/08/24

Harris Academy East celebrates A-level and success with student securing job at @DeloitteUKhttps://t.co/bG4cSWkHgF pic.twitter.com/1Mxh5DdxxH

15/08/24

Amy (pictured with Mr Chan) is taking up a place on the Harris Apprenticeship, an exciting brand-new programme in HR, Talent Acquisition and Finance. pic.twitter.com/9VZAPNBZ6v

15/08/24

Mr Brett and Mr Ingham pictured with Robiq, Elijah and Markell - all going to the University of Leicester after achieving their great results. pic.twitter.com/RKP2QmrThZ

15/08/24

More of our students than ever before have gained places at Russell Group universities including Nottingham, Exeter, Kings College London, Bristol and Southampton. Ryan (left) is going to SOAS to read law, while Sky is going to the University of Exeter to study Business. pic.twitter.com/GkUmaTPS6B

15/08/24

Students at Harris Sixth Form at East Dulwich are reaping the rewards of two years of hard work as they collect their results today. At A-Level, 40% of entries achieved A*-A grades. In Technical Levels in Sport and IT students averaged a Distinction + grade overall. pic.twitter.com/jsvVqviR2X

11/07/24

We hosted a fantastic summer concert yesterday, organised with meticulous care and passion by the ever-dedicated Ms Bee.The event was a resounding success, showcasing the immense talent of students from Years 7-12 and a true celebration of our school's vibrant musical culture. pic.twitter.com/1wc2r4AUGi

10/07/24

Harris Boys' Academy East Dulwich has scored a major win by clinching the 2024 EY Foundation Impact Award for Southern Education Partner.Announced yesterday, this award highlights the school's positive impact on the community in Southern England. https://t.co/zgJnFv6HP5 pic.twitter.com/8ImbNGi33l

02/07/24

The 30th anniversary of the opening of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in London was the occasion for 30 of our Year 8 students to attend a spectacular performance of Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew' at the theatre recently. pic.twitter.com/1mPxaGAVpe

26/06/24

Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich is proud to have been awarded the Quality in Careers Standard, meaning that our careers programme meets all the gold-standard criteria for world-class advice and guidance. https://t.co/jcBZUJMPk5 pic.twitter.com/CGxkWnJ8Fk

17/06/24

Summer Showcase, 10th July, 6.30pm - Get Your Tickets! pic.twitter.com/VJYChQMf5J

06/06/24

Addressing smartphone addiction - headteachers of 17 Southwark secondary schools call on families to support a new joint approach to tackling the profoundly negative impact of Smartphones and Social Media on young people." Find out more https://t.co/kpYOXZ8hrm

23/05/24

Our Student Council has been working on a group project with students from James Allen's Girls' School to organise a writing competition focused on . Find our more about our neurodiversity writing competition at https://t.co/xnEkgtfYj5 pic.twitter.com/NTHnNajSD4

23/05/24

See our latest science experment with our Science Technician, Dr. Rudolf Van Koningsveld. This one is on convection... https://t.co/boc1XYMjJt

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Posted on May 11th 2021

Speaking Out Against Gender-Based Violence

Four women who have been victims of gender-based violence visited Harris Dulwich Boys yesterday to tell their powerful stories to Year 8.

In a hard-hitting 90-minute session run by the charity Action Breaks Silence, founder Debi Steven described how she was raped twice as a child and the impact this has had on her life. She started the charity so that other women would not have to go through what she did, she said.

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The boys also heard from Taya Blem (pictured), who grew up in South Africa, which she described as the “gender-based violence capital of the world” and where at school many of her friends experienced gender-based violence including rape.

Another Action Breaks Silence ambassador, Deborah, spoke about what happened to her in a toxic relationship when her boyfriend posted sexually explicit film of her online without her consent.


Roots of toxic masculinity

But the main focus of the session was on asking the boys about their own experiences of growing up as young men, with our students openly sharing some of the challenges they face because of expectations put on boys and men not to show emotion.

The session explored the roots of toxic masculinity and the limitations that societal and cultural pressures put on boys too, and how this can be changed.

“It was great!”, said Malek. “They weren’t afraid to approach sensitive topics with us and they made it engaging and made me want to learn more about how I can be an activist for gender equality.”

Micah agreed. “The women were inspiring and they made me reflect on toxic masculinity, gender equality and inspire me to make the world better,” he said.

The session also looked at the cost people pay when they don’t show their feelings, or when showing emotion is associated with weakness.

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Charity founder Debi Steven talks with the boys about their own experiences of the pressures of growing up.


A safe environment to talk

Debi and the other session leaders were impressed by how open and engaged our boys were, in what was a very hard-hitting session dealing with sensitive issues.

We were all really inspired by the level of the interaction of the boys,” said Debi. “We come in with a slightly different approach to teaching, one where it’s really important for us to hear the boys’ stories and have their input.

“I thought the response from the boys was incredible in terms of how they were really able to share their feelings and emotions – and it was great that the school and our team could create the kind of environment where this can happen – because it feels like a safe environment.”

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"The boys showed maturity and openness, discussing a subject that men of any age would find difficult to talk candidly about," said Mr Exley. "With testimony that was at times emotional and direct, the students displayed an engagement and willingness for discussion that can only serve them well as they mature into young men."


‘The changing generation’

Debi says her approach is not to look at boys and men as potential perpetrators but as part of the solution. “We can acknowledge that their journey as boys and young men can be difficult too – in terms of the pressure to not show emotion and not cry. But I think this is the ‘changing generation – one that is starting to ask lots of questions and I’m really hopeful.”

Debi said that even though the trainers were really emotional sharing their stories, the impact on them has been positive because of how the boys at the school responded to their testimony.

At the end of the session one of our boys, Micah (pictured above), walked up to the front to offer comfort to Action Breaks Silence trainer, Charmaine, who had shared her experiences of abuse for the first time and found it understandably difficult. Micah’s sensitivity was a lovely end of the session and a fitting tribute to our boys' openness to engaging with this sensitive and difficult topic.


What our Year 8 students said…

“It was great! They weren’t afraid to approach sensitive topics with us and they made it engaging and made me want to learn more about how I can be an activist for gender equality.” – Malek

“The women were inspiring and they made me reflect on toxic masculinity, gender equality and inspire me to make the world better.” – Micah

“I didn’t realise how bad this issue was and they’ve really opened my eyes.” – Patrick

“I found it very useful - although it was shocking, it was necessary.” – Austin

“It was so good because they helped me to realise the role we all play in fighting gender violence and taught me how to be myself.” – Daoude

I love how they expressed their feelings.” – Vakesse

“It was interesting because we were discussing the stereotypes of men and how that affects us. It made me think about the mental as well as the physical impact of rape and how toxic masculinity can affect women around us.” – Malachi


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Thank you to the trainers from Action Breaks Silence for sharing their stories: Charmaine, Deborah, Taya and Debi.