Recognising and Celebrating IDAHOBIT

Essendon North Primary School and the Department of Education are committed to ensuring all Victorian government schools are respectful, safe and inclusive places of learning and work for all students, staff and members of our school communities.

Schools are encouraged to recognise International Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination (known as IDAHOBIT) on 17th May each year.  

IDAHOBIT is a chance to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex, queer, questioning and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people in our school and community.  

By celebrating the day and promoting LGBTIQA+ inclusion, we are helping to ensure all students feel welcome and included at our school. It also helps our school to meet the Child Safe Standards, which requires us to uphold diversity and equity for everyone. 

While there will be no lessons taught in reference directly to IDAHOBIT day at ENPS, we do believe it is important to teach our students and to be role models as community members about acceptance, respect and inclusivity. By doing so, we are not only creating a safe and supportive environment now, but also preparing students to thrive in a global society.

As the day falls on a Sunday this year, we will not be taking action as a school however feel it is still very important to share the importance of this event. On Sunday, your own family may choose to wear a splash of colour and rainbows and show their support for inclusion and diversity. 

For more information, refer to the IDAHOBIT website.

If you have any queries, you can contact the department by email: enquiries@education.vic.gov.au. 

We look forward to continuing to work in partnership with you and all our families to support everyone to be safe and thrive at our school.

Thank you.

The ENPS Wellbeing Team