Celebrating Diversity and Belonging at St Paul’s
Archbishop Leonard Faulkner once said that, “There is unity in diversity,” and here at St Paul’s, we are incredibly proud of our diversity. We truly believe that each young person is unique in their own special way!
Throughout this week, we have been recognising and celebrating both Harmony Week and Neurodiversity Celebration Week. As a community, we are proud to have 40% of students who speak English as an additional or second language or dialect, and to have 45 different languages spoken in the homes of our students. Furthermore, we are a community that values neurodiversity and strives for inclusion in every aspect of our College life.
You might see your child attending school with some very ‘odd’ socks tomorrow to celebrate this as we recognise World Down Syndrome Day. This is just one small but significant way we show our support for the individuals who make up our vibrant, diverse community. We encourage everyone to embrace these moments of celebration, to learn from each other, and to continue building an environment where all students feel accepted, valued, and understood.
Together, we make St Paul’s a place where differences are not just accepted, but celebrated, and where the strength of our diversity truly shines. By embracing these values, we are fostering a stronger sense of belonging within our school community.
It is our hope that this in turn will develop graduates who are part of a more inclusive and compassionate society, and can do their bit to make the world a better place!
#March Forward
Twilight Music in the Courtyard – date change
Maestros & Apprentices at St Paul’s College
Last week, many of our Senior students visited Writers Week to hear from authors and historians to enrich their studies. Students were able to get books signed for the school and themselves, while also participating in Q&A sessions.
