During our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion lessons, students from Year 1 to Year 6 learnt about gender bias and stereotypes.
Activities included investigating how toy advertisements can influence children's choices; examining gender representation in our 'Beyond the Curriculum' program; learning how it is important to challenge popular statements like 'all girls are gentle'; and examining gender stereotypes in cartoons and books. Children were encouraged to 'break the bias' in a variety of ways. A range of outcomes included gender-neutral posters, advertisements and cartoons. Action plans related to the 'Beyond the Curriculum' program have been created along with future displays for both primary libraries promoting strong female protagonists.
As we approach the end of the first term and the joyous festive season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the progress made and celebrate the achievements of our students.
