{"id":20800,"date":"2024-12-17T12:01:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T11:01:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/purple-friday\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T15:15:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T13:15:28","slug":"purple-friday","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oudersenonderwijs.nl\/en\/purple-friday\/","title":{"rendered":"Purple Friday"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":14903,"parent":21208,"menu_order":11,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"templates\/kennisbank-detail.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20800","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":{"inhoud":[{"acf_fc_layout":"inhoud_blok","afbeelding_of_video":"geen","afbeelding":false,"video":null,"intro":"Every second Friday of December is purple Friday. What does this day stand for? Why does this day exist? And how can schools pay attention to it? We tell you more.","inhoud":"

What is purple Friday?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The meaning of purple Friday is that everyone can be themselves and no one may be bullied or excluded because of it. There is special attention to acceptance of sexual and gender diversity.\u00a0This day encourages an inclusive atmosphere where respect and acceptance are central.<\/p>\n

The coc, an organization that works for a diverse and inclusive society, has lesson packages for (primary) schools specially made for purple Friday. In secondary school and the mbo<\/a>, students often organize purple Friday themselves.<\/p>\n

When is purple Friday?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Purple Friday is always on the second Friday in December. It takes place at primary schools, secondary education, and mbo.<\/p>\n

Purple Friday at primary school<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Since 2019, purple Friday has been held at primary school. Schools can use the purple Friday lesson package from the coc<\/a> for this. The lesson package focuses on creating a safe school environment. It contains a picture book, a lesson letter, poems, tips, and information to support teachers in their lessons.<\/p>\n

Some schools organize a moment where parents can view the teaching material. Schools also sometimes choose to inform parents in a letter about purple Friday.\u00a0The primary school can ask your child to come to school in purple clothes. Of course, this is not required. Your child should come in clothes they feel comfortable in.<\/p>\n

Purple Friday at secondary school or mbo<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Often, students and teachers organize purple Friday themselves at secondary school and mbo. Many schools have a gender & sexuality alliance<\/a>. In a gender & sexuality alliance are students who have questions about gender or sexuality, and students who support their LGBTQ+ schoolmates (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer).<\/p>\n

The gender & sexuality alliance decorates the assembly hall, gives out purple bracelets, or gives a presentation about diversity. They can also ask your child to come to school in purple clothes. Of course, this is not required. Your child should come in clothes they feel comfortable in.<\/p>\n

Talking with your child about diversity<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On purple Friday, you can talk with your child about diversity. For example, does your child know children with two mothers or two fathers? Or is your child in a class with other children who have doubts about their gender identity or orientation?<\/p>\n

Purple Friday can be a nice moment to talk about it together. Reading a book together is also possible. There are books with different themes about diversity for children in primary and secondary school.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"knop","knop":{"title":"Book tips for purple Friday","url":"https:\/\/queerboeken.nl\/kinderboekentips\/","target":"_blank"},"kleur":"primary"},{"acf_fc_layout":"extra_inhoud_blok","inhoud":"

Why purple Friday?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A safe school environment is important for everyone. Every child can develop well there. On purple Friday, school pays positive attention to sexual and gender diversity. LGBTQ+ students are bullied more often than their heterosexual classmates.<\/p>\n

The word \u2018gay’ as an insult still occurs a lot at schools and the number of suicides among LGBTQ+ youth is almost five times higher than average. Purple Friday is a moment to talk about these topics in class, with classmates, and as a parent with your child.<\/p>\n

No purple Friday yet at your child’s school? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Schools must pay attention to (sexual) diversity in their curriculum, but schools decide how to do this.\u00a0If your child’s school does not pay attention to this yet, but you want it, talk to your child’s teacher and the school principal.<\/p>\n

Think in advance about how you want purple Friday attention. There are different lesson packages available that the school can use. Talk about how the school can design this day and pay attention to diversity.<\/p>\n

I have difficulty with purple Friday\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you do not agree with how purple Friday is paid attention to at school, talk to your child’s teacher or the school principal. You can ask for more information about the lessons on purple Friday during the conversation.<\/p>\n

The school does not have to share the teaching material, but they must give information about how they pay attention to diversity. The coc’s teaching material about purple Friday is public and you can read it online.<\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"call_to_action","selecteer_call_to_action":"gerelateerde_onderwerpen_lijst","berichten_met_prioriteit":false,"download_pdf":false,"veelgestelde_vragen_verwijzing":{"titel":"","knop_tekst":"","url":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"meer_informatie_links","linkjes":false}],"call_to_action":"contact","call_to_action_2":"geen","samenvatting":"What is purple Friday and how do primary schools, secondary schools, and mbo pay attention to it? Read all about it.","banner_subtitel":"","meta_samenvatting":"Ouders & Onderwijs is there for all parents with school-aged children. 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