Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council

Leith Academy’s LGBTQ+ Council 🏳️‍🌈 Every Monday lunchtime at 1 o’clock in the Art Department- and all are welcome!✨

[Mermaids @Mermaids_Gender]

Now, more than ever, we need to stick together as one big LGBTQ+ family.

This morning we tweeted a positive message for #PrideMonth and received a pile on of comments attempting to belittle young trans experiences.

🏳️‍⚧️#TransKidsExist and deserve respect🏳️‍⚧️

[Stonewall @stonewalluk]

#LesbianVisibilityWeek is here! We've partnered with @DIVAmagazine to provide a wide range of events to celebrate, uplift, and platform lesbians everywhere. Head to our site to register for events and find out more about what's planned for the week: https://t.co/FJJPvcrfCf

[Mermaids @Mermaids_Gender]

💜Remember you are not alone! If you're feeling overwhelmed or need a supportive person, please reach out 🤝

Text MERMAIDS to 85258 for free, confidential support, 24/7. @GiveUsAShout

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

Happy Trans Day of Visibility!

Whether you’re out or not; you are seen, you are loved and you are valued. Never forget that you are such a vital part of our school and our community 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍⚧️

[Mrs Boal - Leith Academy LRC @LeithLRC]

Thank you to whoever donated this to Leith Academy, the pupils will love it. #EdinburghSchoolLibrarians @leithacademy @leithacLGBTQ @QueerLitUK

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

@LeithLRC @leithacademy @QueerLitUK @junodawson ‘s work is essential reading for both staff and pupils, do we have any other titles? 👀 📚

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

@MissSievwright A great example of a small step that can make a big difference ✨

[Leith Academy @leithacademy]

Show your support for #PurpleFriday - wear it purple for LGBT History month!

[Leith Academy @leithacademy]

Happy Purple Friday from Leith Academy! Pass the Torch and Wear it Purple to show your support for LGBT History Month. You can see our staff “Pass the Torch” video here: https://t.co/YoQoK5C7TK 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

[Leith Modern Studies @LeithModSt]

We’re supporting #PurpleFriday @leithacademy #PassTheTorch

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

Today, we celebrate #PurpleFriday , a day to celebrate the work of @LGBTYS and LGBTQ+ groups in our schools and communities 🥳
To show your support, add to the tag #PassTheTorch or donate via ParentPay if you can and, of course, wear some purple! 💜💜💜

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

Can’t wait to hear all about this!! ✨📚🏳️‍🌈

[Mrs Boal - Leith Academy LRC @LeithLRC]

Going to the LGBT Book Discovery Event this afternoon. Ready for some inspiring ideas. #LGBTHM21 #EdinburghSchoolLibrarians @leithacLGBTQ @leithacademy @ECR_Edinburgh

https://t.co/MNifFEvwUv

[Mrs Boal - Leith Academy LRC @LeithLRC]

Going to the LGBT Book Discovery Event this afternoon. Ready for some inspiring ideas. #LGBTHM21 #EdinburghSchoolLibrarians @leithacLGBTQ @leithacademy @ECR_Edinburgh

https://t.co/MNifFEvwUv

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

Something we could work on together @leithenglish @LeithLRC ? 📚🏳️‍🌈✨

[LGBT History Month Scotland @LGBTHistoryScot]

📣 LGBTQ+ young adult book enthusiasts! 📕📙📗📘

The @ECR_Edinburgh project by Edinburgh School Librarians, in partnership with Edinburgh Libraries, want to know what should be on their shelves.

Which recent releases are essential reads? Tell us!
🔗https://t.co/GFIrYx7sTc

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

For those looking for a lockdown writing project 👇✨

[Stonewall @stonewalluk]

LGBTQ? Aged 13 to 25? Into art or writing? Submit to the second edition of @aktcharity's zine 'SEEN', highlighting the voices and experiences of LGBTQ young people 👇

[Mermaids @Mermaids_Gender]

This 🌈LGBTQ+ History Month🌈 we’re honouring those who paved the way and celebrating those who are forging new paths today. From politics to sports, trans and nonbinary people are making history.

🏳️‍⚧️#LGBTHM21 #TransRightsAreHumanRights

[Mermaids @Mermaids_Gender]

Check out the brilliant efforts of @SportsMediaLGBT, sharing some amazing LGBTQ+ figures and their connections to sports 🌈⚽️

https://t.co/LG43HqCBMz

[Leith Academy @leithacademy]

LGBT History Month - Intersectionality and Unsung Heroes: We will be hosting a Q&A session on the themes of this year’s event with guest speakers making up our panel. It will take place on the 25th of Feb at 3:30pm . Contact the school if you are interested in being part of this.

[LGBT Foundation @LGBTfdn]

For this year's #TimeToTalk day, we want to remind you that we're here to talk if you need us.

Talking about mental health is vital. If you need someone to talk to, call our helpline and speak to us.

📞 0345 3 30 30 30
💻 https://t.co/JpO1Lam71g

[Leith Academy LGBTQ+ Council @leithacLGBTQ]

Something for you ⁦@Leithpe⁩ ?✨

LGBT+ History Month: Six LGBT+ sportspeople you should know more about https://t.co/MJak48ZLK0