The Bishop Strachan School: From Inclusion to Belonging

How can schools foster an environment where ALL their students flourish and thrive? It is through ensuring that every child, regardless of gender, sexuality, faith background, race, ability or circumstance is valued and appreciated. It is through ensuring that every unique individual belongs. In the winter of 2021, the Bishop Strachan School hosted the student led, YouBelong Student Diversity Leadership Summit, where 42 schools across Canada, Bermuda and Australia came together to discuss issues of diversity, equity and belonging. For many students, this was the first time they felt seen and understood, through connecting courageously with peers of similar identity. This half-day event sparked significant change, and continues to make waves as students carry forward the ideas and inspiration from this day.

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