Biology has only
determined one race; The Human Race. Racism is bound up with the way a whole
society works and involves having the power to put prejudices into action. Thus
racism involves having the power to discriminate against and disadvantage
people because they are different.
Moyle Park
College is against racism and as a result has determined that the following
will be both our policy and our aspirations.
1. All Children are unique and different;
all deserve to be treated fairly and equally.
2. Proper learning can only happen in an
environment of respect and tolerance.
3. Nationality, ethnicity and race are not
barriers to education but part of it.
4. Moyle Park College cherishes and
promotes cultural diversity.
5. Moyle Park College will seek to
eliminate racism in all its forms by all appropriate means.
6. Moyle Park College is a multicultural
school and proud to be so.
7. Moyle Park College is a place of
education in which there is no room for discrimination or racism.
Appendices:
European
Convention for the protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms 1950.
(Article 14).
"The
enjoyment of the rights and freedoms set forth in this convention shall be
secured without discrimination on any ground such as sex, race, colour,
language, religion, political or other opinions, national or social origin,
association with a national minority, property, birth or other status.”
Legislation:
1.
Employment Equality Act 1998
2. Equal Status
Act 2000.
3. Prohibition of
Incitement to Hatred Act 1989.