LGBT History Month

Celebrates the history and achievements of the LGBT community.

Activities:

• Timeline projects: Highlight key events in LGBT history.

• Biography studies: Research influential LGBT figures.

• Creative writing: Compose stories or poems inspired by LGBT history.

• Research:

  • Research historic events such as Stonewall Riots, Decriminalisation of homosexuality, Introduction of same-sex marriage laws, Section 28.

  • Research LGBTQ+ Figures such as Marsha P Johnson, Alan Turing, Audre Lorde, Bayard Rustin, Lily Parr

• Quiz: Have students create a quiz which could be shared on social media or as a form time activity.

• Posters: Have students create inclusive, educational posters.

• Letter to the Future: Have students write letters imagining what a fully inclusive world might look like 50 years from now.

• Flag Designing: Have students create their own flags thinking about symbols and colours that represent who they are

• Walk of Fame: Set up a display or “walk of fame” in a corridor featuring prominent figures in LGBTQ+ history and their achievements.

• Book Display: Students could create displays in the library of inclusive literature

• Social Media: Create posts throughout the month of timelines, busting misconceptions, celebrating LGBTQ+ figures

• Podcast: Students could share their knowledge by creating a mini podcast series about LGBTQ+ History.

School-wide Awareness:

• Host exhibitions showcasing student projects.

• Organise guest speaker events.

• Form time activities like quizzes and poster making.

• Student assembly around LGBTQ+ History including historical figures, key moments in time and the current challenges that are faced.