1. I want to be a journalist. I want to be a model. I want to be a film-maker. I want to be an actor. I want to work for charity. I want to be an historian. I want to be an athlete. I want to be a writer. I want to be a doctor. I want to be a physicist. I want to be a banker. I want to be an archaeologist. I want to be a public speaker. I want to be a teacher. I want to be a dancer. I want to be a zoologist. I want to understand.
2. We know what racism is. We know what sexism is. We know what religious prejudice is. But how many people know about homophobia and transphobia? Lesbian, bisexual and gay students who have been bullied
3. We know what racism is. We know what sexism is. We know what religious prejudice is. But how many people know about homophobia and transphobia? Young LGB people who do not feel safe or accepted at school
4. We know what racism is. We know what sexism is. We know what religious prejudice is. But how many people know about homophobia and transphobia? Young LGB people who hear pejorative remarks like “that’s so gay”, “poof”, “dyke”, “queer” etc
5. We know what racism is. We know what sexism is. We know what religious prejudice is. But how many people know about homophobia and transphobia? Young people who have been told in school that homophobic bullying is wrong
6. Partnership between Haydon School and Cambridge University students. A project for year 12 ending in February. A scheme to raise awareness about sexuality and gender in Haydon. You complete mini-projects in groups to educate the rest of the school about an LGBT issue. You choose your group, the topic and the form of your mini-project: Powerpoint, leaflet, poster, campaign, performance, stall. Win prizes, awards and a certificate recognised by a national organisation.
7. 10 January Get thinking about LGBT issues, what you’d like to do and who you’d like to work with. Start researching!
8. 17 January The THiS team will be in to answer any questions you have. Official beginning point of your mini-project.
9. 7 February Coming towards the end of your mini-project. The THiS team will be in for any last-minute help you need and to see what you have created.
10. 11 February Deadline to have send a copy of your mini-project to THiS team (via website), to judge for prizes. Get your creations on the school system!
11. 14 February You get awarded by your efforts towards THiS Project in an award assembly. The top 10 groups will get special prizes!
12. How to be a top 10 group Be passionate about your project. Research well. Keep to deadlines and be organised (in your group and with school). Target your content at your audience. Keep the THiS team informed or ask for advice. Be proud of what you’re doing and why.
13. Which subjects do I enjoy? What skills do I have? What do I feel passionate about? What can I do? I want to do an FE course in Media Studies. I like film-making and animation. I want to learn how to use Adobe Fireworks.
14. Which subjects do I enjoy? What skills do I have? What do I feel passionate about? What can I do? I like biology and am thinking about becoming a medical practitioner. I’m good at understanding complex scientific concepts. The “gay gene”?
18. Religious adoption agenciesI want to study law at university and become a civil rights lawyer. I’m good at public speaking.
19. Which subjects do I enjoy? What skills do I have? What do I feel passionate about? What can I do? I really like cooking and I want to become a chef.
20. Which subjects do I enjoy? What skills do I have? What do I feel passionate about? What can I do? I enjoy playing football and want to do a degree in Sports Science. I’m a good leader and I’m really confident. Younger kids look up to me.
21. Which subjects do I enjoy? What skills do I have? What do I feel passionate about? What can I do? I want to study English Literature at university. I like reading and writing poetry.
