Gender assembly

Mrs Cox led a very powerful assembly this week on the theme of sexism and appropriate language. In part, the assembly was arranged because we have had a number of reports of inappropriate language being used around school, particularly from students in the older year groups. I am aware that students often use slang and they are increasingly unable to distinguish when it’s appropriate to use it. In addition they can use professionally and socially unacceptable words without considering venue and occasion! Specifically, the assembly focused on gender related vocabulary and some students seemed surprised that we have warned them that these words, descriptions or phrases are not acceptable in school. The student equalites group have been raising the profile of this and other themes of the last few months and they have already taken a whole school assembly, appointing ambassadors and speaking to the governing body. I will ask Mrs Cox to circulate the pp slides Please do take the time to discuss this with your children at home.