Affinity Groups Raise Awareness of & Appreciation for Differences in Identity

At D-E, affinity groups are tightly knit spaces of community, growth, and identity. Always striving to engage with other students, spread culture and awareness, and celebrate diversity, they are an essential part of school life and co-curricular opportunities in particular. Below are some of D-E’s affinity groups and their accomplishments, memories, and hopes for this year and beyond!

D-E Celebrates Diwali Across Divisions

D-E Celebrates Diwali Across Divisions

In honor of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, celebrated this year on Nov. 8, D-E marked the occasion with activities across divisions. During a Lower School Assembly, students learned about influential South Asian figures, including Saadia Faruqi, author of the popular…

Here’s to this year’s Math Days! Math Days is an all division event where all D-E students receive the same problem to illustrate and solve. Upper School students came down to the Lower School to support problem-solving, and it was a wonderful moment for learning for all. See how the students visualized their thinking and brought math to life.