Pride Day
June 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
Friday 26th June is going to be an off-timetable Culture and Community Day to celebrate Pride in our identities.
The ‘Laleham Gap Pride’ event and colour run celebrates the diversity in our school community. The day has been designed by students and staff to nurture healthy self-esteem, acceptance and positive relationships. As a Unicef Rights Respecting School, we are passionate about Equality. There will be an Awards Assembly for positive contributions to our school community.
Pupils will be invited to participate in activities that celebrate Inclusion and their hobbies– including Sport, Nature, Gaming and the Creative Arts. Our Fun Run will include optional colour stations (where coloured holi powder will be thrown at participants to decorate their t-shirts). If pupils choose to participate in the Colour Stations, please be aware that there is a risk of their outfit being stained. It is recommended to wear a plain pale or white t-shirt/top. Sunglasses will be provided to those who want to dash through the colour stations and everyone who completes the course (with or without the colour stations) will receive a medal. Please provide a change of clothes to prevent issues with transport home – please contact the school if you normally use a taxi and choose to collect on this day.
All pupils are invited to wear their own clothes. School uniform is always permitted, but we suggest PE Kit due to the range of activities. Please can all pupils wear, or at least bring, trainers for sport activities.
The lunch menu dessert has been adapted to celebrate Pride: Individual colourful cupcakes with buttercream and sprinkles.
Some activities are weather-dependent so the timetable and activities may have to be adapted for Health and Safety reasons. Please sign and return the consent form attached to the main school office by Friday 19th June. The day costs the school approximately £12/pupil, we are asking families for a voluntary donation of £5 to enable us to continue providing guest workshops and resources requested by our children and young people.
Many thanks for your continued support,
Ms Helen Schroepfer
Learning for Life Lead
