I thoroughly enjoyed the ARK project at both schools, Cardinal Newman and Blatchington Mill. It enriched me with an insight into what people genuinely know about racism and how they feel about it – seeing this has provoked me to reflect on myself and the knowledge I have, hopefully, I can help others learn about the taboos on racism and create a safer and better world. it was interesting to see the amount of diversity in the classes in both schools I visited – however, I had noticed the lack of diversity within the teaching department which was a shame to see; I would like to become a teacher after my studies at the University of Brighton, and as a person who is of a mixed ethnicity i will do my best to try and close the gap and induce diversity. I want to thank Vedrana, Vy and Carolynn for this wonderful opportunity – it was good to expand my experience and perspectives on racism and talk to teenagers to provide a safe space.
Dru Hammett
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