Last Week

  • Possibility of the Women’s group merging with the Equalities group. SW will look into this.

This Week

  • can we begin to read the incidents from SIMS again?
  • Exploration of the term ‘That’s racist!’ This has begun to be misused by students and creates a problem. Could this lead us to think about positive messages within the school. We must be careful with the term ‘racist’ and begin to value/celebrate difference through education. There are apparently conflicting messages as to how pastoral leaders might have given guidance on how to deal with incidences of racism. Could we begin to develop constructive guidance to help deal with racism and give positive messages about people. Can students form the work work to develop a ‘Day of Difference’ that celebrates us all?
  • Alistair met with N Atherton about developing a coherent system where the Equalities Group are in communication with the School Leadership Group. They have proposed a monthly meeting where Alistair passes on our priorities. Are we able to approve Alistair as responsible for our communications? Could we have two people do this? Nominations: Jamal’s, Alistair and Henry.
  • Ms Prince, the school counsellor has asked if she can attend the group, are we ok with this? Yes.