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Youth for Equity: session 2

Stories that matter: exploring homelessness and racist prejudice
The second session of the Youth for Equity project took place at Hillhead High School on March 26th, focusing on two key social issues: homelessness and racism.
We began the day with a powerful workshop led by a representative from Simon Community Scotland. He spoke about the realities of homelessness in Glasgow, the charity’s work, and the impact they’re making in local communities. Students responded with enthusiasm—asking insightful questions about how to help, raise awareness, and ensure the safety of those working on the front lines.

 

 

After a short break, we welcomed Etienne Kubwabo, a Glasgow-based comic book creator and filmmaker. Etienne is the author of Beats of War, a comic set in Glasgow and featuring Scotland’s first Black superhero. He shared how his personal journey, including his experiences with racism, has shaped his creative work. He emphasized how art and storytelling can be powerful forces for social change, encouraging students to use creativity as a way to challenge injustice and express identity. Students were encouraged to reflect on representation and identity by designing their own superhero characters. From this superhero gallery, Etienne will select the top three entries and feature one of them in his next comic.
Want to hear more from Etienne? Check out the interview he did with some of our students!
Looking ahead, our third session promises to be just as inspiring, with The Black Curriculum joining us for a workshop this May to teach accessible and engaging Black histories, encouraging social cohesion and knowledge development in young people.

Empowering Young Voices: The “Youth for Equity” Library Project

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This year, four school libraries (Drumchapel High school library, Hillhead High school library, Rosshall Academy library and St Mungo’s Academy library) are taking part in an inspiring initiative called “Youth for Equity,” a project funded by the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC).

The project brings together focus groups of S1-S2 students from each participating school for three interactive sessions centered around critical social issues: LGBTQ+ rights, homelessness, and racism. With the support of three incredible charities—TIE (Time for Inclusive Education), Simon Community, and The Black Curriculum—students are given a platform to explore these topics through discussion, writing, and creative expression.

Project launch at Drumchapel High School Library

The first session took place on March 12th at Drumchapel High School Library, where students had the opportunity to attend a session with TIE and South Asian actor, playwright and comedian Sanjay Lago.

Sanjay shared his powerful poetry and personal experiences, encouraging students to embrace the strength of their diverse voices. Through interactive exercises, he inspired them to write their own poems—showcasing the value of storytelling and self-expression in shaping a more inclusive world.

This session marked the beginning of a journey where young people are not only learning about equity but also becoming active participants in shaping a more just society.

Stay tuned for updates on the upcoming sessions as we continue to explore these important conversations through the lens of creativity and collaboration.

 

Reading Programme

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We have started our reading programme in which S1 and S2 English classes will maintain a reading record when they come to the library. After reading each book they will write a book review to demonstrate that they have engaged with the book and to develop their writing.  The reading records and book reviews are held in files for each class and are available to the class teacher.

There is a spreadsheet for each class, shared with their teacher on OneDrive, which records each pupils general interests, favourite genres, the number of books they have read and book reviews they have written, as well as other information.