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Junior School
Mr Jon Abbott – Head of Junior School
MR JON ABBOTT
HEAD OF JUNIOR SCHOOL
MR JON ABBOTT WITH YEAR 6 BOYS DURING A LITERATURE CIRCLE SESSION
Building a
community of
acceptance and
understanding
When the concepts of diversity and
acceptance are being discussed, the idea of
tolerance is often part of the conversation.
I have to admit that I am not a fan of using
the term ‘tolerance’ in regards to diversity.
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Great Scot Number 152 – December 2017