Harmony Day

'Everyone belongs'

Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, from the oldest continuous culture of our First Australians to the nearly 50 per cent of Australians who were born overseas or have a parent who was. Harmony Day is about respect and belonging for all Australians regardless of culture and language and the ongoing theme is 'everyone belongs'. 

At St Norbert College, we have more than 40 different nationalities that make up our diverse community. We celebrate our diversity, from the traditional owners of this land to those who have travelled from countries all around the world to be here.

On Monday, 22 March, the College will host a whole school Liturgical Service, Harmony Day activities such as paper doll competition and multicultural quiz. On this day students and staff can choose to order their lunch from six different International cuisines. Students are also invited to wear any formal traditional cultural garment from their own personal heritage.

The schedule for the day is as follows:

Assembly Times of the Day:

Paper Doll Competition

Students are invited (optional) to participate in a competition where they are required to decorate a paper doll in traditional costumes. Paper dolls can be collected from Student Ministry from Monday 15 March and are due back by 9am on Friday, 19 March. 

Two prizes ($10 canteen voucher) will be awarded per year group for the best culturally decorated paper doll. These will be displayed at the liturgy and throughout the school at different times of the year. Winners will be announced on Monday, 22 March.

Harmony Day Quiz:

A multicultural quiz will be run during Homeroom on Monday 22 March via Teams or Microsoft Forms. Boxes of chocolates will be awarded for the first three winning Homerooms.

Mrs C Miranda

(Harmony Day Coordinator)