June is designated as Pride Month in Canada, and throughout the month, our HCDSB schools will be raising awareness around Pride Month and nurturing our call to build safe and inclusive learning environments where every student and every member of the community is welcomed, valued, and respected.
This June, and each day of every month, our Catholic schools are committed to nurturing safe, welcoming and inclusive schools where all students can feel a true sense of belonging.
Read a message from Director Daly.
What’s Happening Across Our Board
Rainbow Day 馃寛 ~ Wednesday, June 1st
We will launch Pride Month at HCDSB with a system-wide Rainbow Day on Wednesday, June 1st&苍产蝉辫;鈥�&苍产蝉辫;a day to love and celebrate one another, just as God loves and celebrates each one of us because we are all wonderfully made.
In keeping with the Board motion passed on January 18th, 2022, the Pride Flag will be raised at each school and the Catholic Education Centre. The flag will be flown throughout the month of June.
Note: The rules applied by the federal government and demonstrated at Government of Canada buildings and those of its agencies are not mandatory for schools and buildings that do not fall under federal jurisdiction.
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Pride Awareness Day 馃彸锔忊�嶐煂� ~ Tuesday, June 14th
On Tuesday, June 14th, we will hold a system-wide Pride Awareness Day 鈥� a day to reaffirm our commitment to honour the dignity and worth of each member of our community by nurturing safe, welcoming and inclusive schools.
There are a number of learning activities and events planned across our district throughout the month of June.
Age-appropriate Information
The information shared with students will be age-appropriate and consistent with grade-level curriculum expectations. As with all material that is taught in our Catholic schools, it will be presented through the lens of our Catholic faith. Click here to review the student learning goals by division.
Join the Conversation! 鈥�
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