Dozens of York Catholic District School Board students staged a class walkout Thursday to protest its decision not to raise the Pride flag at its education centre.
Posted: Jun 08, 2023 5:34 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 hours ago
Tristan Coolman, president of the York Region chapter of Pflag, told CBC Toronto the decision to not fly the Pride flag was a "heartbreaking" and "disappointing" one for many students."[But] it's also a commitment to institutions or from institutions like York Catholic to do better … and clearly they don't want to hold themselves accountable to that standard.
The committee, established in March of last year, also recommended the board release a statement standing against hate and in support of the LGTBQ community. It also called for the creation of a group to support LGBTQ students and encourage students to report instances of bullying.Patrick Mikkelsen, a Grade 12 student at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic High School in Aurora, Ont. and one of the school walkout organizers, says students have been calling for action.
"We're the only school board in all of southern Ontario who does not fly this flag and it's not fair to the students," said student Erika Cordeiro.Cheryl Martin, whose daughter attends St. Elizabeth Catholic High School in Vaughan, Ont., says it's important to show up for students, including her child.
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