In a compelling example of student leadership and peer-to-peer education, a group of Grade 11 students recently took the initiative to design and deliver a mini-curriculum on the power of language to our Grade 6 advisory classes. With support and guidance, the students developed thoughtful, age-appropriate sessions focused on identity, inclusion, and the harm caused by hate speech and identity-based language.
Dividing into small teams, the Grade 11 students facilitated engaging discussions that encouraged reflection, empathy, and awareness among their younger peers. Their goal was to help the Grade 6 students explore how language can either uplift or harm—and why the words we choose matter deeply in building a just and inclusive community.
Advisor feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with one teacher noting: “They were awesome—it was very engaging, age-appropriate, and the discussion was lively. I definitely think other grade levels would benefit, as the message is so relevant.”
This initiative exemplifies our school’s commitment to educating champions of a just and sustainable world. By empowering students to lead and teach, we cultivate not only knowledge and compassion, but also a strong sense of responsibility to speak up and act for equity and inclusion.
