Spectrum GSA
O’Leary’s Gender & Sexualities Alliance
Our GSA is a confidential student-run club that is designed to support, build community, and educate LGBTQ+ students and allies within the Archbishop O’Leary school environment.
Commitment to Inclusive Communities in Edmonton Catholic School
Administrative Policy 138
Edmonton Catholic Schools recognizes that we are all created in the image and likeness of God.
As such, all human beings are inherently sacred and must be treated with dignity and respect.
An inclusive community is one in which each person is welcomed, accepted, and supported as a child of God, therefore any discrimination is unacceptable and will be addressed.
All students, staff, and families of Edmonton Catholic Schools will be provided with an inclusive, welcoming, caring, respectful, safe and Catholic environment that promotes the well-being of all and fosters community support for achieving this goal.
All efforts to support the inclusive, safe, and caring learning and working communities within our District must be in accordance with the teaching of the Catholic Church and shall be grounded in the understanding of the person as a whole.
Reference:
Alberta Education Act
School Act – Section 45(8)
Edmonton Catholic School District Foundation Statement
Approved: By Joan Carr
Date Approved: January 5, 2015
Cross-reference: AP 104, 109, 217
Teacher Contact:
Raelene Ross
Raelene.Ross@ecsd.net
Welcoming diversity at Archbishop O’Leary High School
WE HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY …
To be sensitive to diversity & be non-judgmental
WE HAVE THE STRENGTH …
To be open minded
WE MAKE THE CHOICE …
To be optimistic
WE HAVE THE RIGHT …
To confidentiality
WE HAVE THE POWER …
To own our own story
WE HAVE THE GIFT …
Of silence if we choose
WE HAVE THE PRIVILEGE …
To support each other through love, respect, and understanding
