Georgiana Molloy Anglican School

GEORGIANA MOLLOY ANGLICAN SCHOOL

FLYING THE FLAG FOR PROGRESS

A new progress flag is helping to promote the inclusive environment at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School (GMAS). The School proudly displayed its new Progress Flag, with graphic designer Daniel Quasar adding a five-coloured chevron to the classic Rainbow Flag to place a greater emphasis on inclusion and progression. Mr Quasar’s Progress Pride Flag added five arrow-shaped lines to the six-coloured Rainbow Flag, which is widely recognized as the symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) community. The flag includes black and brown stripes to represent marginalised LGBTQ+ communities of colour, along with the colours pink, light blue and white, which are used on the Transgender Pride Flag. 2022 Senior Head Prefect Jacob said: “The idea to fly the flag came into my head as it helps to create a much more positive and inclusive environment inside of the GMAS community for our LGBTIQA+ students and faculty. “The flag could mean nothing to most of the students, but if it can make even one student feel welcomed and supported then it is definitely something that is important to have inside of our school.”

School Chaplain, Father Earl Chamberlain, said GMAS is a place of inclusion, where diversity is promoted, and difference is respected. “We wish to promote inclusion for all, regardless of religion, ideology, ability, ethnicity, gender, or sexual orientation. We may not always get it right but it is the journey we are on,” he said.

“There is widespread support throughout our campus as GMAS students are setting new traditions which includes celebrating ‘Wear it Purple’ day as GMAS strives to foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for everyone.” GMAS parents have also praised the inclusivity the Progress Flag represents. It is a visible way of starting conversations and has brought an amazing positive community vibe. “I’m loving how the flag proudly shows students and staff, that they are loved, represented and included in the GMAS family.” Mr Stephenson, GMAS parent “World take a leaf out of this book! So proud to have a school that has an open heart no matter who you are” Mrs Bradley, GMAS parent Our School is proud to be part of the ASC where inclusion is a core value and where sexual orientation and gender are not considerations in the employment of teachers or support staff nor the enrolment of students.

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ.” Galatians 3:28