Gay-Straight Alliance

Our Mission
Our goal is to ensure that every student experiences a sense of safety and belonging, and to ensure that sexual orientation and gender identity do not become barriers to achieving a safe and inclusive environment. We work to support all students by promoting greater awareness through education, random acts of kindness, and advocacy for those whose voice is sometimes not heard.

We want to work towards a community at Pearson where every student can come to school without any fear of harassment, violence or discrimination of any kind. In working towards these goals, we also offer the opportunity for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities to take on leadership roles in our school to support our various initiatives.

This works to promote both Pearson Pride and to provide all students with the experience and the confidence that they will need to continue this good work in the world beyond the walls of our school.

Who Are We?
The GSA Committee is comprised of the School Social Worker, Teachers and students who have volunteered to be on this committee because they want to promote change within the school environment, which will contribute to change in the community.

We Like to Think of Ourselves As:
A group of open-minded individuals working together to establish an environment of safety and acceptance in our school. We hope to create a generation of allies who work together to make the world a better place.

What Can We Do?

• Support people who have been targeted by homophobia, regardless of who they are
• Support people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
• Train and educate our peers and our staff
• Challenge gender stereotypes
• Celebrate our uniqueness

Why Should You Join?

• Because I have friends who have been bullied for their sexual and/or gender identity
• Because I know kids get kicked out of their homes and don't always have the support of their families
• Because people should be equal and be able to express themselves and not be discriminated against
• Because students should be accepted, and feel safe in their own school
• Because I want to help eliminate homophobia