Celebrating Pride Month at Rockton Elementary School

Celebrating Pride Month at Rockton Elementary School

June is Pride Month, a time when communities across Canada recognize and celebrate the diversity that makes us stronger. At Rockton, we are proud to support and affirm all members of our school community, including those who identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

In our school, we believe that every student deserves to feel safe, welcome, and valued for who they are. Pride Month provides an opportunity for us to continue building understanding, kindness, and respect among students.

Throughout the month of June, classes may engage in age-appropriate learning activities such as:

• Reading inclusive stories that reflect diverse families and identities.
• Discussions about friendship, acceptance, and kindness.
• Classroom activities focused on respect and belonging.
• Opportunities for students to express what inclusion means to them.

These experiences support our shared values of equity, inclusion, and well-being, and align with the HWDSB’s commitment to creating schools where everyone belongs.

We recognize that families may have different perspectives and experiences, and we approach this learning in a way that is thoughtful, inclusive, and appropriate for elementary students.

Together, we continue to nurture a caring and inclusive environment where every child can learn and thrive.

Thank you,

Leanne Tovey (Principal) & Bill Forrester (Vice Principal)