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Burnaby Schools celebrate diversity. We are proud to be a leader in creating inclusive, welcoming environments in our schools. We strive to provide engaging learning opportunities to inspire each child to reach their potential. We want all students to flourish and we have policies that support inclusivity.<\/p>\n
Our Sexual Orientation\/Gender Identity policy<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>(SOGI) is one such policy. It has been in place since June 2011. The 成人直播 built the policy through a collaborative process, including reaching out to the public and other stakeholders for input.<\/p>\n It\u2019s our job to ensure Burnaby Schools are friendly and safe learning environments, and the SOGI policy is a part of that. The District follows the curriculum for each grade level provided by the BC Ministry of Education. Students experience lessons that promote understanding of the diverse society in which we live, and they learn to treat each other with dignity and respect, regardless of our differences.<\/p>\n Read Understanding SOGI Policy and See the Link to Frequently Asked Questions About SOGI in Burnaby Schools<\/a><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Our schools reflect the increasingly global nature of the Burnaby community. Learning first-hand about other perspectives provides students with deeper connections to the world around them. Read the Commentary in The Georgia Straight<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>by our then 成人直播 Chair, Gary Wong.<\/p>\n We have a number of events and activities in our schools to honour and celebrate diversity such as:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Pink Shirt Day Rainbow Crosswalks Diversity Dance<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> Letter: Respectful treatment is non-negotiable<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Burnaby Now, June 2023 Burnaby Schools celebrate diversity. We are proud to be a leader in creating inclusive, welcoming environments in our schools. We strive to provide engaging learning opportunities to inspire each […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n
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\n<\/strong>Many Burnaby Schools participate in Pink Shirt Day activities. It is one of several initiatives that teach about kindness and respect for others \u2013 attributes that help to build a sense of belonging. We value kindness every day of the year.
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\n<\/strong>There are several rainbow crosswalks greeting students at our secondary schools, and the first elementary crosswalk was added in May of 2020. They serve as powerful symbols of our commitment to celebrating diversity.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>The District\u2019s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Committee hosts a “Diversity Dance” for high school students. In the spirit of celebrating diversity and inclusivity, the dance is for all students.
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\n<\/strong>The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHAT) was created in 2004 to draw attention to violence and discrimination experienced by members of the LGBTQ+ community. Throughout the world, the day acknowledges the dangers faced by people who have diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, or gender expression. We recognize this day in Burnaby Schools each year at a student event with keynote speakers.<\/p>\nRead More<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
\nCelebrating With Pride in Who You Are<\/a><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 June 2023
\nSharing Culture and Celebrating Expressions of Who We Are<\/a><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 March 2023
\nBurnaby students take a stand against bullying for Pink Shirt Day<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Burnaby Now, February 2023
\nPink Shirt Day: Learning and Action<\/a><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 February 2023
\nSchools Raise Pride Flag for the First Time<\/a><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 June 2022
\nPride Flag Raised in Advance of IDAHAT Celebration<\/a><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 May 2022
\nBurnaby school board flies Pride flag for the first time<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, May 2022
\nPink Shirt Day: Lifting Each Other Up<\/strong><\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u2013 February 2022
\nStudents Celebrate World Kindness Day<\/strong><\/a><\/span> \u2013 November 2021
\nBhangra for Kindness<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Beacon, November 2021
\nWe\u2019ve Got Pride<\/a><\/span><\/strong> \u2013 June 2021
\nVirtual Event Supports LGBTQ+ Community<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>\u2013 May 2021
\nTwo More Burnaby Elementary Schools Get Rainbow Crosswalks<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, May 2021
\nBurnaby School Board Votes to Fly Pride Flag at Headquarters<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, May 2021
\nPink Shirt Day in Burnaby Schools<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>\u2013 February 2021
\nBurnaby Students and Seniors Team Up for Pink Shirt Day Message<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, February 2021
\nBurnaby School District One High School Away From a Rainbow Flush<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, October 2020
\nAnnual breakfast for Burnaby LGBTQ students goes virtual<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, May 2020
\nSupporting LGBTQ+ Community: Annual Event Reimagined<\/strong><\/a><\/span> \u2013 May 2020
\nBurnaby School District Installs First Elementary School Rainbow Walkway<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, May 2020
\nPink Shirt Day in Burnaby Schools & in the Community<\/strong><\/a><\/span> \u2013 February 2020
\nDiversity Dance<\/strong><\/a> <\/span>\u2013 February 2020
\nUniversity Highlands to Get Burnaby\u2019s First Elementary School Rainbow Crosswalk<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, September 2019
\n$350K SOGI Funding Announcement Made in Burnaby<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, September 2019
\nBehind the Scenes at the Vancouver Pride Parade<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Georgia Straight, August 2019
\nClass Act: Burnaby Schools Get Two More Rainbow Crosswalk (and More News)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Burnaby Now, April 2019
\nBeyond the Pink: Celebrating Diversity and Kindness in Burnaby Schools<\/strong><\/a><\/span> \u2013 February 2019
\nPink Shirt Day Targets Cyber Bullying: Burnaby Schools Flash Mob at Lougheed Town Centre <\/strong><\/a>\u2013 Global News, February 2019
\nGary Wong: Pink Shirt Day\u2014What Kids in Pink and a Rainbow Can Show Adult Politicians<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 The Georgia Straight, February 2019
\nBurnaby School District Dance for LGBTQ Youth and Allies Now Open to New West Students<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, February 2019
\nThe Best Burnaby Letter to the Editor of 2018 was Written by a Teenager<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, December 2018
\nSeaforth Elementary\u2019s Kindness Patrol on World Kindness Day<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 CTV News, November 2018
\nBurnaby School Joins Youth Patrol Spreading Random Acts of Kindness<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, November 2018
\nRainbow Crosswalk to Greet Returning Burnaby Students<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Burnaby Now, August 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"