Steyning Grammar School Students take the lead with diversity and inclusion initiatives

A group of proactive boarding students, with the support of the school, have made it their mission to share their experiences and lead from the front, embracing a range of opportunities which are helping to further celebrate individuality and promote equality.

One of the key endeavours undertaken by the boarding students has been the creation of an ‘Equality and Diversity Day’ for Year 7 students. Boarding students led a series of engaging workshops on issues around equality, diversity, and inclusion, focusing on the themes of respect and celebrating difference.

The event was the second annual diversity day – part of the Courageous Advocacy programme - and to mark it, the school opened its doors to Year 5 students from primary schools across Steyning, to further engage with the wider community, as part of its Courageous Advocacy Programme. The day has been such a success that the Church of England is now planning to support schools roll it out across Sussex.

This follows two further Steyning Grammar School boarding students, Muna and Savannah, recently taking on the roles of Racial Justice Youth Ambassadors during a ceremony at Chichester Cathedral to mark Black History Month.