Head's Newsletter 14 July 2022

SCHOOL DIVERSITY WEEK 2022 Rainbows and flags decorated the hallways and classrooms once again during the month of June as the school celebrated LGBT+ Pride Month and School Diversity Week along with over two million students and school staff across the country. Alongside our anti - bullying and safeguarding policies,

taking part in School Diversity Week is an important way of actively supporting LGBT+ young people in our school, and of demonstrating our commitment to an inclusive school environment where every young person can be themselves and thrive. It is also a chance to explain to all our pupils the importance of diversity in the world we are preparing them for. During School Diversity Week

students enjoyed daily screenings of the TVseries Heartstopper, an enthusiastic Staff versus Student volleyball match (Staff prevailed despite some tough competition!), and doughnuts on RAINBOW

FRIDAY while learning more about LGBT+ issues, diversity

and the importance of equal representation in all facets of life (media, sports, education) during tutor

time discussions. Students also got to meet representatives from the LGBT+ charity Say It Loud Club during their weekly Assembly and hear about the work they do helping

LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in the UK through one - on - one mentoring, workshops, social events, peer support, and referral to partner organisations for legal, financial, health and housing support. Thanks to everyone ’ s generous contributions, through Rainbow Friday Accessories Day and

our Krispy Kreme fundraiser we were able to raise over

£1000 in support of Say It Loud Club ! Unfortunately due to Covid, a visit from the young ambassadors from the LGBT+ charity Just Like Us had to be postponed; but we look forward to hosting them when we return for next term!