Pride at HWDSB
At HWDSB, we are committed to Positive Culture and Well-being. We want all staff and students to feel safe, supported and accepted. Sexual orientation and gender identity play an important role in well-being; they are often factors in harassment and discrimination in our schools and community.
Raising the Pride Flag each year is one way to demonstrate our commitment. The Pride, or rainbow, flag created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker has become an international symbol of diversity and strength. Each of the six colours on the flag have their own meaning: red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, blue for serenity, and purple for spirit.
Although we were unable to hold an in-person ceremony as a result of COVID-19, we were able to raise the flag and share in this Pride Month 2020 video.
Learn more about Pride at HWDSB.
Updated on Thursday, June 18, 2020.