Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

DEIB Vision Statement

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School aims to sustain a diverse and inclusive school community through purposeful initiatives built on a foundation of recognition, acceptance, and appreciation of all members of our community and a commitment to cultivating a true sense of belonging.

DEIB Mission Statement

The Wardlaw+Hartridge School develops and sustains a culture of mutual respect that embraces and celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion, cultivates a safe and transformative environment, and intentionally eliminates barriers to create a true sense of belonging for everyone. We welcome and honor every individual’s uniqueness, ideas, differences, talents, and experiences that make us who we are and will stand up to discrimination, harassment, or intimidation.

BELONGING AT W+H LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL - SEPTEMBER 2024

DEIB UPDATE LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL - AUGUST 2023DEIB INTRO LETTER FROM COORDINATOR - AUGUST 2023

DEIB UPDATE LETTER FROM HEAD OF SCHOOL - MAY 2022

DEIB Committee Origins

In November 2021, the Board of Trustees approved the creation of a schoolwide Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Committee comprised of students, faculty and staff, parents, alumni/ae, and Board representatives. This committee continues to meet to make further recommendations to ensure that a deep and abiding sense of belonging is felt by all members of our community. The Board of Trustees approved the following DEIB Vision and Mission Statements developed by the DEIB Committee.

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