Really enjoyed reading your posts Fiona, agree with a lot of what you said

Regarding sexual diversity. At my DD's private girls' school (preschool to year 12) there are at least 2 prominently displayed posters advertising the fact that her school is a gay-friendly place. It also says something along the lines of the fact that 1 in 10 people have gay/bi sexual preferences and that it is a normal part of life. I am really pleased to see this information on display. I'm am only still getting to know the staff in senior school and I can't say for sure what all their orientations are but there are a few "effeminate" male teachers. Not that it matters of course. One of my favourite teachers that has taught my DD spoke a lot about diversity to the girls. I remember in her introductory talk to the parents that she mentioned that her previous role was in a remote Indigenous Australian community. Teaching at a private girls' school was a bit outside her comfort zone (she really enjoyed working in her previous role) but she figured she needed to 'try it' before she retired. Honestly, she was THE BEST teacher..... so committed and actually picked up a hearing problem of my DD's that we never knew about! Anyhow, she taught at DD's school for about 3 years I think... extended her retirement a bit I think because she enjoyed it so much and was given every resource she had ever dreampt of. My DD was soooo fortunate to have her as a teacher... i miss her... she was a truely inspirational woman. Anyhow... enough rambling... i just thought I would share a bit on the gay acceptance issue You would hope EVERY school displayed these posters.