A huge thank you to our newest TRSA Ambassadors at The Heath Secondary School, Runcorn!
The Heath Secondary School were incredibly grateful to Jude Agis, TRSA Programme Manager, and the team, Julie, Xander, Chelsey, and Rahana, for spending three powerful days at the school delivering the Tackling Racism in Schools Award (TRSA) workshops to all Year 8 students. The Heath Ambassadors played a key role across all nine sessions, showing remarkable dedication, energy, and leadership.
By the end of the three days, it was clear to both the TRSA team and school staff that the students had grown in confidence and resilience. They experienced first-hand their school’s commitment to creating a culture where differences are celebrated, every student feels seen, and diversity is valued as a strength.
Students engaged enthusiastically, exploring topics from unconscious bias to the difference between being “not racist” and “anti-racist.” Their joy in participating, and the courage many showed in sharing personal experiences of racism, was truly moving. They also offered thoughtful solutions, such as cultural celebration days, demonstrating their commitment to making their school a more inclusive environment.
The school leadership has expressed their deep appreciation:
“We want to extend our thanks to Jude and her team for these incredibly powerful three days. The sessions have reinforced just how much our students need this support, particularly in a school with limited exposure to cultural diversity. Our students—and indeed our staff—benefit enormously from guidance on understanding and challenging racism. Our TRSA Ambassadors are already bigger, stronger, and more confident as a result of this experience, and we are committed to continuing this important work.”
We look forward to seeing all the wonderful initiatives from The Heath Ambassadors over the coming months and celebrating their successes at the TRSA Awards ceremony in July!
