On Tuesday our classes from 1-6 took part in workshops run by Variety, the national not-for-profit organisation committed to empowering Australian children who are sick, disadvantaged or have special needs. These workshops, titled Just Like You, aim to develop understanding, acceptance and inclusion of people with a disability, with students learning that people with a disability really are Just Like You! The program addresses both visible and hidden disabilities, ensuring that students grasp the full spectrum of diversity and embrace inclusivity. In a school context such as ours, these workshops play an important role in supporting all our students to celebrate differences, develop empathy and create inclusion. At the conclusion of the day the trainer sent some lovely feedback about her experience to her supervisor which I have permission to share: “Just letting you know that today’s school was rather lovely and welcoming from students and teachers alike! Really strong sense of empathy and the willingness of students to share their own experiences with disability is honestly so commendable.” We are clearly on the right track at Canterbury and workshops like this help keep us there.