From our Student Council…
Today marks the start of LGBTQ+ History Month. The month aims to educate about prejudice and make LGBTQ+ people visible in all their rich diversity.
The School is proud to be part of the annual celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month and we are holding a wide range of activities throughout February. The activities during this month are just one component of the wider work we are doing across the School to support our LGBTQ+ community.
Activity | Year Group |
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LGBT+ Identity through Poetry | Year 9 – 13 |
Diversity in the World of Computing | Year 7 – 9 |
Diversity in Art | Year 10 – 13 |
‘Faith in Yourself’ (Faith and LGBTQ+) | Year 9 – 13 |
LGBT The Glamour Boys – Chris Bryant (The gay MPS who fought prejudice and Nazism in WWII) |
Year 9 – 13 |
What is the problem with Football? Footbal and anti-LGBTQ+ attitudes |
Year 7 – 13 |
As well as activities, the School encourages members of the Habs community read more about the history of the month by picking something from the lists below:
LGBTQ+ Books
- https://www.booktrust.org.uk/booklists/l/lgbt-ya/
- https://www.stonewall.org.uk/system/files/secondary_school_book_list.pdf
LGBTQ+ Articles
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52872693
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zhbbvk7
- https://www.britishlgbtawards.com/top-10s-2020/
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmbyxyc
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/articles/zmkvt39
As a reminder, if this month brings up any concerns or worries, then the counselling service is always available. Pupils can organise an appointment by emailing schoolcounsellor@habsboys.org.uk or can contact a member of the pastoral staff and ask them to arrange an appointment for you on your behalf.