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SPIRITUAL LIFE
NEWS
Framlingham College
celebrates ‘Pride’ Month
TO HONOUR AND CELEBRATE ‘PRIDE’, FRAMLINGHAM COLLEGE HOSTED A WEEK OF
SPECIAL EVENTS DEDICATED TO ALL THINGS LGBTQIA+, FROM GUEST SPEAKERS TO
PARENT WORKSHOPS AND A SPECIAL PODCAST EPISODE.
The events, which took place throughout
explained Mr Rogers. “It showcases
the school from 17-21 June, were driven
our incredible commitment to diversity,
by pupils and Psychology Teacher
equality, and creating a safe space for
Wayne Rogers to showcase acceptance,
pupils to express their true selves without
helping everyone understand di昀昀erent
fear of judgment or discrimination. It also
perspectives, listen to people’s
allows us all to acknowledge the struggles
experiences, and ask questions in an open
and achievements of the LGBTQIA+
and judgment-free environment.
community, promoting awareness and
understanding amongst the broader pupil
body.”
“Celebrating and recognising ‘Pride’
at the College is crucial because it
fosters an inclusive and supportive
Starting the week with a parents’
environment where all pupils feel valued
perspective workshop, parents were
and respected, regardless of their
invited to share their experiences of
sexual orientation or gender identity,”
LGBTQAI+ issues and receive advice on
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