From: Abbotsford School District <info@abbyschools.ca>
Sent: Tuesday, September 19, 2023 3:32 PM
To: pierrebarns@gmail.com
Subject: A Message from Superintendent Nosek
Dear
Parents/Guardians and Families,
At the
Abbotsford School District, we are committed to providing safe, inclusive and caring spaces where students can learn and
grow without fear of prejudice or bias.
As you may be
aware, there are demonstrations scheduled to take place in the lower mainland
this week, which have fostered inflammatory, transphobic, and hateful
behaviours against members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities.
We want to make it unequivocally clear that the
Abbotsford School District supports our 2SLGBTQ+ students, employees
and families, and we support everyone's human rights and expression of gender.
Harassment, discrimination and hate have no place in our hallways,
classrooms and buildings. In our schools, we do not tell students who they
should be but welcome them as they are. We do this by focusing on their
academic learning and fostering feelings of belonging, as supported by the BC
curriculum and the BC Human Rights Code.
As an
educational system, we have witnessed firsthand the harm caused by
anti-2SLGBTQ+ campaigns. These conversations impact the students, employees,
and families who require our support the most. We consistently stand against
disinformation and false narratives aimed at undoing our progress.
As parents
and guardians, we must be discerning consumers of information and teach our
children critical thinking skills. If you have questions about resources,
materials or discussions taking place in classrooms, please have conversations
with your child's teacher or school Principal.
Our
unwavering commitment to the safety of our students and staff remains
paramount. We will persist in nurturing an environment that champions
understanding, kindness, empathy, and respect for diversity.
Sincerely,
Sean Nosek / Superintendent of
Schools
Abbotsford School District
T: 604.859.4891 / F: 604.852.8587
2790 Tims Street, Abbotsford, BC V2T 4M7
www.abbyschools.ca
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