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Russell High School has solid proof that it is one of the harmonious and inclusive schools in the province when it comes to teaching and preaching the message to students that each and every one of them is a valued member of the community in every way possible. Several members of the Russell High School (RHS) PRIDE Alliance, along with former RHS principal Shelly Corlyon took to the podium in Toronto on Nov. 5 to accept the Harmony School of the Year award.The school was nominated as one of the conten- ders for the award because of its success- ful completion and implementation of the Social Changemaker Leadership Program (SCLP), provided through the HarmonyMo-
the SCLP principles to promote community harmony and inclusiveness for students and others through activities and efforts like presenting a workshop at the Upper Canada District School Board’s (UCDSB) equity and inclusion forum on how Gen- der and Sexuality Alliance clubs (GSA) can be effective in high schools in small and rural communities; set up a PAW-sitive Paw program at the school to recognize student efforts for inclusiveness and community through day-to-day activities; hosting a GSA Empowerment Day at the school. The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) was part of another HarmonyMo- vement honour bestowed onNov. 5. UCDSB Vice-Principal Lori Taylor received theMary
In company of former principal Shelly Corlyon (left) Russell High School students Taylor Laws, Zahra Hassane, and Nichole Peters themselves accepted on behalf of their school the Harmony School of the Year award during a ceremony in Toronto.
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Vice Principal Lori Taylor (left) receives theMary A. Samuel Leadership in Education Award from Barbara Hall, former mayor of Toronto and Chief Commissioner of the Ontario Human Rights Commission.
vement. The award recognizes the school’s success in promoting diversity, equity, and exclusivity both within the institution itself and also the surrounding community. «It was an amazing experience,» said Lisa Elminowski, RHS teacher/advisor for the PRIDE Alliance. «It was something that cannot even be explained, just how special it was for us to get this recognition, and be ranked among some of the most incredible activists in the province.» «Honestly, it’s really great,» said Nichole Peters, RHS Grade 11 student, «because it shows people that even a smaller school can make a big difference. It shows that, with the right amount of effort, we have the power to make change.» The Harmony School of the Year award recognizes efforts of the RHS PRIDE Alliance and others in the school in making use of
A. Samuel Leadership in Education Award. Named after a human rights advocate, the award pays tribute to someone in an admi- nistrative, research or academic role in edu- cation, who has made a significant contri- bution to promoting equity in education. Taylor has been an advocate for human rights and diversity throughout her career in education and was one of the organizers of the Twitter hash tag feed, #SEEMYVOICE, which spreads awareness of equity issues. She shared credit for the Harmony Move- ment award with UCDSB Superintendent Susan Edwards and the UCDSB Equity and Inclusion Network. «It helps send amessage to our students and communities that we are a board that values equity and inclusion,» said Taylor, «and a board working to create spaces where all students belong.»
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