Inclusivity Club Raises Awareness for Pride Month
Inclusivity Club used the month of May to raise awareness for Pride Month in June when we celebrate and support the LGBTQ+ community, and at the same time acknowledge the hardships it has endured throughout history.
Nicolas Hammer ‘26 kicked things off in early May with a powerful presentation on the History of Pride during the Middle and Senior School Monday morning assembly. He was joined by Inclusivity Club co-leader, Sarah Croxon ‘24, who reminded us all to spread kindness.
Next, the group gathered at the front of the Senior School to raise the Pride Flag. For the next Monday morning assembly, the club worked together to create and present a slideshow featuring prominent figures from the LGBTQ+ community throughout history.
Following that, our student leaders Sarah Croxon ‘24 and Alex Musker ‘24, along with the club members, organized and held a rainbow popsicle fundraiser and raised $260 for Rainbow Railroad, an organization that finds safety for LGBTQ+ people whose lives are in danger.
For May’s Thursday Advisory morning, the club organized a visit from two members of the Get Real Movement who shared their stories, promoted allyship, and helped us unlearn harmful language.
Last week, the Inclusivity Club got creative and invited students to take part in a fun rainbow tie-dye activity outside in the courtyard. They finished things off with a final meeting filled with rainbow cupcakes and lots of laughs to lead us into Pride Month.
Although May was an especially busy month for the Inclusivity Club, the group worked hard throughout the entire school year to spread positive messages, reminding us that we all belong at CDS.
Happy Pride, everyone!
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
Junior, Middle and Senior Schools
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
