Tutorial 01.06.25- Pride month/celebrating diversity
Tutorial- Week 33
01/06/25
Items in this lesson
Tutorial- Week 33
01/06/25
Contents
GCSE exam dates
Free breakfast
Important messages
Pride Month
UN rights of the child
History of the Pride movement and Pride flag
Ongoing challenges
Fun quizzes to try
Upcoming exams
GCSE Maths – Wednesday 3rd June
GCSE English - Friday 5th June
GCSE Maths- Wednesday 10th June
Free Breakfast for those attending GCSE Exams.
7.45am
Come in early on the morning of your Maths or English exam and receive a free breakfast on us!
IMPORTANT MESSAGES
LIFT
THE LIFT IS FOR DISABLED USE ONLY. THERE WAS A LOT OF MISUSE OF THE LIFTS SINCE OPENING AND STUDENTS MUST NOT RIDE UP AND DOWN THE LIFTS. IF YOU HAVE A MOBILITY ISSUE PLEASE VISIT STUDENT SERVICES TO EXPLAIN AND WE CAN ADD TO YOUR PROFILE.
FOOD
HOT FOOD MUST ONLY BE CONSUMED IN THE LOUNGE (CANTEEN). PLEASE DO NOT EAT OR DRINK IN CORRIDORS OR OUTSIDE CLASSROOMS. FOR STUDENTS IN LARCH ALL DAY, FOOD IS AVAILABLE IN LARCH 20.
TERM 3 UPDATE
Changes which have taken place
Reception has moved to Hawthorn, near the front gate.
Larch 20 is Enrichment and has an additional lunch area.
Student Services are now in Block A - A006
The LRC is in B103
The Lounge – (new canteen) is in Block B
Entrances
Old Church Lane
Elm Park Road
Ridgeway- disabled/step free access only
Old Church Lane Entrance
Entrance at Old Church
Students in the following departments will mainly be timetabled here
Foundation
Creative
ICT
ESOL
Uniformed Services
Art
Accounting
Maths and English (there will be classes timetabled in new build)
Elm Park Entrance- New building
Entrance at Elm Park Road
Students in the following departments will mainly be timetabled here
Science
Engineering
Health and Social Care and Early Years
Business
Maths and English (there will also be classes timetabled in Hawthorn and Larch
Construction
The Lounge – New Canteen
Entrance from Block A
Entrance from B block stairway
The Lounge (Canteen)
Timings till end of term
Breakfast from 8.15am-9.45 (Free breakfasts 8.15am to 8.45am)
Morning Service
Break 11am to 11.30am
Lunch 12 noon to 2pm (hot food service)
Coffee Shop 8.45am to 3.30pm
There will also be food available all day in Larch 20
The Lounge- Menu
GROUND FLOOR LAYOUT
HR &
Finance
Student Services
IT Classroom
Classroom
The
Lounge
Security
Counselling
FIRST FLOOR
HSC & EYE Staffroom
Classroom
IT
Classroom
IT Room
Engineering staff room
Classroom
Classroom
Meeting Room
Office
HSC Classroom
EYC
Classroom
HSC Classroom
Library/ Study Space
SECOND FLOOR
Science Team
staff room
Principalship
Classrom
IT classroom
IT classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Meeting room
Classroom
Physics classroom
Biology Lab
Biology Lab
THIRD FLOOR
Chemistry Lab
Chemistry Lab
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Office
Life Skills
Classroom
Classroom
Classroom
Maths team staffroom
Meeting Room
Classroom
Office
Celebrating Pride Month
Each June, cities across the globe transform into vibrant celebrations of love and identity. Pride Month honours the struggles and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community.
Parades often include music, floats, speeches, and solidarity, uniting people from all backgrounds in a colourful demonstration of love, acceptance, and the ongoing fight for justice.
Pride parades
• LGBTQIA+ Pride events are vibrant celebrations that honour diversity while challenging the discrimination and marginalization faced by people because of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Rooted in resistance, the first Pride marches were bold political protests against societal homophobia and transphobia.
• Today, Pride events unite joyful self-expression with powerful activism, celebrating individuality while continuing the fight against oppression.
Stonewall became the catalyst for global LGBTQ+ activism, proving oppression could be challenged. Its legacy lives on in Pride marches worldwide.
In the 1950s-60s, LGBTQ+ people faced widespread persecution—arrests, violence, and public shaming. Safe spaces like New York’s Stonewall Inn became vital refuges, despite frequent police raids targeting gender non-conformity.
On June 28, 1969, when police raided Stonewall again, arresting anyone “not dressed for their sex”, the crowd fought back. The resistance sparked a days-long uprising. The bar was destroyed, 13 people arrested (including 4 police), and many injured—but the movement was born.
The Stonewall Rebellion: The Start of Modern Pride
Marsha P. Johnson, pictured on the right, was an American gay liberation activist and self-identified drag queen. Known as an outspoken advocate for gay rights, she was one of the prominent figures in the Stonewall uprising
Global Pride Celebrations
Worldwide Movement
Over 60 countries host Pride celebrations, from London to Tokyo to São Paulo.
Varied Timing
Some regions hold Pride events outside June due to weather or local significance.
Cultural Adaptations
Each celebration reflects unique cultural contexts while sharing core values.
Pride in Modern Times
Inclusive Celebrations
Modern Pride events embrace the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ identities. They welcome polyamorous, non-binary, and asexual communities alongside traditional groups.
Corporate Involvement
Major companies now sponsor Pride events. This brings visibility but raises questions about commercialization and authentic support.
Digital Pride
Online celebrations emerged during the pandemic. Virtual events continue alongside in-person gatherings, increasing accessibility worldwide.
The Pride flag
The Pride flag, also known as the rainbow flag or LGBTQ+ pride flag, is a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride and social movements, representing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other LGBTQ+ identities. The flag's design, created by Gilbert Baker in 1978, features a rainbow of colours to symbolize the diversity and spectrum of human sexuality and gender.
In recent years, this flag has been updated and expanded to represent the intersectional
diversity of.
• Lesbian,
• Gay,
• Bisexual,
• Transgender,
• Queer,
• Intersex,
• Asexual, and
• Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2-S) communities
Challenges and Progress
Ongoing Challenges
Discrimination in housing and employment
Violence against transgender individuals
Conversion therapy still legal in many places
Unequal rights in many countries
Recent Progress
Marriage equality in 30+ countries
Anti-discrimination laws expanding
Growing public support
Improved media representation
New legislation
In April 2025, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the Equality Act 2010's definitions of "woman" and "sex" only apply to biological sex, leaving transgender women, including those who possess a Gender Recognition Certificate, out of the legal definition.
This decision has significant implications for the LGBTQ+ community, particularly trans individuals, as it affects their access to single-sex spaces and services, such as women-only hospital wards, sports teams, and support centres.
While the ruling does not remove protections against discrimination for transgender people, it has led to concerns about increased exclusion and marginalisation.
Organisations and institutions are now navigating the complexities of implementing this definition while striving to uphold inclusivity and prevent discrimination.
What can we all do to help avoid repeats of situations like Stonewall?
Speak Up Against Discrimination
Call out exclusionary behaviour when you see it. If someone uses harmful language, correct them respectfully.
Show Active Solidarity
Support LGBTQ+ people even if you’re not directly affected. Small actions, like defending a coworker or educating a friend, create lasting change.
Lead with Empathy
Treat others with dignity. No one deserves discrimination for who they are.
Standing up today prevents tomorrow’s injustices.
Here are some fun quizzes for you to try!
https://create.kahoot.it/details/f2efb88c-6328-4a86-a5af-c37becdefc30
https://create.kahoot.it/details/3d43fd1f-fd0c-495e-a16e-e872d4850511
https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilysbump/how-well-do-you-know-the-lgbtq-pride-flags
https://www.buzzfeed.com/emilysbump/pride-flag-colors-meaning-quiz
https://www.buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/pride-history-quiz
https://create.kahoot.it/details/b84f7b58-3332-45e1-a73c-dd7ed46a1d6a
