I wanted to thank you for helping to make World Book Day 2022 such an amazing experience for your children. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing the costumes that the pupils were wearing, it showed a great deal of imagination and I’m sure they all had great fun on the day. And looking at the photos of staff, they all had a fabulous time getting in character too. And with Comic Relief coming up later this month, I’m sure that will be another day to remember!
But education isn’t just about those special days. It’s about developing the whole of the child, and seeing them grow and progress and a safe and supportive environment. I was delighted to come in to school just before half term to join in the activities going on in all classes to launch the Rainbow Flag Award. Schools have a legal duty to teach children and young people about the world they live in. All children and young people live in a world, and go to schools, where LGBT+ people exist. The Rainbow Flag Award recognises this. You as parents and carers are a crucial part of the school community, and your child’s education. I hope that you will value and support the activities over the coming weeks and months as your children explore how to develop an inclusive and positive environment for all. We all would want a school community free from discrimination, harassment or victimisation and where we can positively advance equality of opportunity for everyone, and where LGBT+ people and identities are positively represented across all areas of the curriculum.
Kind regards
Amanda Hayward
Chair of Governors
