If you weren’t able to attend, the session was closed with a call to action. Using the below questions as a guide, or anything else that feels important to you, we’d love to hear your experiences and views. Please contact the school office to confirm your interest, and we’ll arrange a suitable time for a follow-up discussion. 

Feelings and Experiences

• What feelings do you hope your child has when they walk into school each day?
• How do you think your child experiences diversity in their classroom?
• What does a welcoming school environment look like to you?

Values and Aspirations

• What values around race and identity are most important for your family?
• What do you hope your child learns about fairness and respect at school?
• How do you want your child to feel about their own identity and the identities of others?

Community and Belonging

• What makes you feel that your family belongs in the school community?
• How do you think the school can better celebrate different cultures and backgrounds?
• What does an inclusive school community mean to you?

Challenges and Opportunities

• What conversations about race or identity have come up at home because of school?
• What do you think are the biggest challenges for children in understanding differences?
• How can the school support you in talking about race and identity with your child?

Vision for the Future

• What would an ideal school environment look like for your child in terms of racial literacy?
• What changes would make you feel the school is moving toward greater inclusion?