LGBT Charter
This page was created to highlight some of the wonderful work involved in Mallaig High's journey to achieve LGBT Youth Scotland's Silver charter award.
LGBT Youth Scotland state that the charter: -
"improves schools’ knowledge and confidence to challenge prejudice and proactively create an inclusive environment where LGBTQ+ people are valued. The programme supports schools to achieve equity in education and reduce barriers to learning for LGBTQ+ young people benefiting both the school and wider community".
The LGBT Champion group have shown creativity, dedication and courage throughout this journey and every pupil involved should be proud of having contributed.
Eve leading part of the P7 transition workshop
Demi leading part of the P7 transition workshop
Results from a survey about the P7 transition workshop
We created a video for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia where we asked members of our school: -
"What does freedom of expression mean to you?"
Badges designed and made by the Champion Group
LGBTQIA+ Book Display with reviews written by Eve and Kirsty
Pupils sign the flag to show their support to not say 'that's gay' in a negative way
Members of the school community show their support for LGBT individuals during Pride by signing the pallet
Pride ribbons to show our support
Pride Progress Flag
Banner for National Coming Out Day 2023
Bakesale to raise funds for the LGBT Champion Group
An informative lesson made by Champion Group Pupils
Informative displays signposting support for LGBT pupils
Display for International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia 2024
The display contains information for our 'don't say that's gay' campaign
The LGBT champion group identified that pupils saying ‘that’s gay’ was an issue in our school. At our weekly meeting, it was mentioned that this phrase is getting used more and more, even by friends of members of the club and by individuals who openly support LGBT individuals. The club members pointed out that it is likely that many people don’t understand the negative ramifications of doing this; they are simply repeating what they have heard others do. We created a campaign to encourage pupils not to use 'that's gay' in a negative way. Pupils signed the Pride progress flag to pledge that they will stop using the term in this negative way.
