This year marked the first year of our Pride Club at Highfields School, and they ensured that Pride Month was celebrated and highlighted throughout the school in grand style. The month was filled with vibrant activities aimed at fostering inclusivity, raising awareness, and celebrating the diversity within our community.
Pride Month Activities:
Post-it Note Display: All students were given a post-it note to write messages for Pride Month, which were then turned into a colorful and inspiring display.
Rainbow Ribbon Sales: Rainbow ribbons were sold to students and staff, with proceeds going to Mind Out, an LGBTQ+ mental health service.
Bake Sale: Pride Club members made and decorated cakes to raise additional funds for Mind Out.
Movie Screening: An afterschool screening of "Nimona," a sci-fantasy film with excellent LGBTQ+ representation, was enjoyed by many.
Guest Speakers: Two ambassadors from the charity Just Like Us gave a talk via Teams to Pride Club about their experiences and offered advice to the students.
End-of-Month Celebration: Pride Club concluded the month with a celebration featuring rainbow decorations, music, and a party buffet.
Students shared their thoughts on the importance of celebrating Pride Month at school:
“It would make me feel more comfortable about being myself.”
“To raise awareness about the importance of mutual respect and tolerance amongst students. It would be a brilliant celebration of individuality for LGBT+ students.”
“It would be great because it would make the school more inclusive, and it would help school be and feel like a safer space.”
Pride Club meets every Tuesday and provides a safe space for students to talk, share, and be themselves. We at Highfields are incredibly proud of the efforts and achievements of our students in celebrating themselves and each other, and in raising awareness of Pride Month.
