Wear it Purple Day
Walking down the learning street full of students and teachers, makes you wonder how could anyone feel like they don't belong. Same uniform. Same school. Same planet. It seems impossible doesn ’ t it. But what if you weren ’ t like everyone else? What if you knew you were different?
Year 11 VCAL this semester, learnt about Advocacy. Which means speaking up for someone, helping and supporting people that maybe can ’ t help themselves. We chose Wear it Purple Day to help raise awareness and support for anyone in the LGBTQIA+ community. All we wanted was to be inclusive of all students and at the least educate anyone that had questions. We realised that you don ’ t have to scream it from the rooftops or convert your religion to be an ally. You just need to keep an open mind, show your support and provide opportunity so that all people have chance to feel included and belong at The Lakes. Several students and staff show up and wore it purple. They made or put on a bracelet and badge.
The Year 11 VCAL team would like to thank the allies, new and old for giving a voice and advocating to our cause.
- Year 11 VCAL students
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