A Pride Month education program for schools.
This June, bring your students into a powerful, real-world learning experience as part of Pride Fest at Qtopia Sydney.
Honour the Past, Create the Future is a curriculum-linked education program developed in consultation with the NSW Department of Education. Designed for Stage 5 and Stage 6 students, the program connects history, identity and activism - inviting young people to explore the legacy of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement and their role in shaping what comes next.
Why this program matters
Pride Month is not just a celebration—it is rooted in a history of protest, resilience and community action. This program helps students understand that history in a meaningful, engaging way, connecting global moments like Stonewall Riots to Australia’s own activism, including the trailblazing Sydney Mardi Gras 1978.
Students will explore how these movements have shaped today’s world—and consider how they can contribute to a more inclusive future.
Quick facts
Alignment: Curriculum-linked. Duration: 2 hours.
Availability: Metro excursion at Qtopia Sydney.
Pricing: $18 per student + GST (minimum spend $360 + GST for 20 students)*.
Capacity: up to 60 students.
*Wanting to bring a smaller group? We understand! Get in touch and we will try to pair you with another school so that you may come together for an amazing day of inclusivity, positivity and pride!
Curriculum Links
This program aligns with key NSW syllabus areas, including:
Stage 5 PDHPE
Stage 5 History
Stage 6 Community and Family Studies
Stage 6 Society and Culture
Stage 6 Legal Studies
What students will experience
Through a dynamic and interactive session, students will:
Trace the development of the Pride movement from its origins to today
Engage with real stories of activism, advocacy and change
Participate in a case study workshop focused on activism and social impact
Reflect on identity, community and belonging
Contribute to a legacy gift activity, encouraging them to think about the change they want to create
This is an experience designed not just to inform—but to empower.
Flexible delivery
While designed as a Pride Month offering, Honour the Past, Create the Future can also be delivered as a non-curriculum linked program, tailored for school wellbeing initiatives, leadership groups, Pride or Rainbow groups, and inclusion-focused programming.
For your students. For their future.
This program creates space for students to ask questions, build understanding and feel empowered to shape the world around them. It supports schools in fostering inclusive, respectful environments while giving young people the tools to think critically, act compassionately and lead with confidence.