Killarney

By Michelle Crean
<h3>Local students went to great efforts on Friday last to highlight a very important message about inclusion.</h3>
Staff and students in Killarney Community College came together for &#8216;Stand Up Awareness Week&#8217; as part of a national campaign where second-level schools take a stand against homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying.
All staff wore a rainbow colour and students wore rainbow coloured accessories to show their support for the campaign as Killarney Community College is a diverse, inclusive, accepting, and welcoming safe space for everyone.
The majority of students made a particularly great effort in terms of wearing rainbow coloured accessories were awarded house points.
During the week, the LGBTI+ flag was hanging proudly in the school canteen. Transition Years decorated the General Purpose area with informative posters, and in SPHE classes, students learned about LGBTI+ terminology and history.
&#8220;It&#8217;s important that school is a safe and inclusive place for anyone attending regardless of their race, sex, religion or sexuality,&#8221; Principal, Stella Loughnane, said.
&#8220;I&#8217;m delighted that our school community marked the occasion and brought great colour while highlighting a very important message. One of the key words of our mission statement is inclusion making this awareness day a very apt one.&#8221;

Staff and students highlight important message

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