During our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lessons, students from Year 1 to Year 6 learnt about gender bias and stereotypes.
Activities included investigating how toy advertisements can influence children's choices; examining gender representation in our 'Beyond the Curriculum' program; learning how it is important to challenge popular statements like 'all girls are gentle'; and examining gender stereotypes in cartoons and books. Children were encouraged to 'break the bias' in a variety of ways. A range of outcomes included gender-neutral posters, advertisements and cartoons. Action plans related to the 'Beyond the Curriculum' program have been created along with future displays for both primary libraries promoting strong female protagonists.
Secondary school parents and students celebrated the achievements of BSKL students at the 2nd annual Empowered to Succeed Awards on 12 June at the Le Meridien Hotel.
The Secondary Well-being room, once underutilised and often misused, has undergone a remarkable transformation into a dedicated learning support sensory room, marking a significant milestone in the school's commitment to inclusive education.