Statement on racist violence and intimidation

The college was dismayed to hear that a protest organised by extremist individuals with a racist and anti-immigration agenda may take place in Walthamstow on Wednesday 7th August.
Our college is one of a vast family of organisations and people in the Borough who work with great pride to build a society that is inclusive, integrated, connected, tolerant and respectful. We face up to daily challenges with intelligence, insight and understanding.
The “protests” are not political. They are senseless intimidation and criminality fuelled by self-serving organisers.

Last year in our tutorial programme we taught students about the Rock Against Racism movement of the late 70s. That was a remarkable, enduring and cross-society movement that stood up to the thugs of the time. It was of its time but we hope that, in perhaps a different way, the weak-minded events of this summer will serve to galvanise our true community to value culture, peaceful connection and tolerant community in the coming days and weeks.

Dave Vasse
Principal