Empowering Our Community: The Stand Up Project in Action
At Glen Waverley Primary School, we are committed to fostering a safe, inclusive and respectful environment where every student can thrive. This commitment is exemplified through our participation in The Stand Up Project (SUP), a peer-led initiative designed to reduce discrimination, harassment and bullying by empowering students to become active Upstanders.
Following their initial training as SUP Leaders, our Year 6 SUP student leaders took the initiative to lead a professional learning session for our staff. This session provided valuable insights into the causes and impacts of poor behaviour and introduced practical strategies, known as the Four D's: Direct, Delay, Delegate, and Distract, to effectively address and prevent bullying. The students' leadership and dedication were truly inspiring, reinforcing the importance of student voice and agency in creating a positive school culture.
The Stand Up Project aligns seamlessly with our whole-school approach to wellbeing, complementing programs like The Resilience Project, which focuses on Gratitude, Empathy, Mindfulness, Emotional Literacy, and Connection. By integrating these initiatives, we aim to equip our students with the skills and confidence to stand up for themselves and others, fostering a community where everyone feels valued and supported.
To assist you further, we have included some resources from The Stand Up Project that provide additional information and practical tools for parents. These resources are designed to help you engage in meaningful conversations with your children about bullying prevention and the importance of being an Upstander.
We will also be providing a family information session, open to all families in the school (see below for invitation information).
We look forward to your participation and collaboration in this important initiative. Together, we can continue to build a school community where every child feels safe, respected, and empowered.
Warm regards,
Roland Lewis
Assistant Principal
Stand Up Project – Parent Information Session
Join us for an inspiring evening led by our Year 6 Stand Up Project Student Leaders. As part of our commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive school environment, these students have been actively engaged in learning about bullying, discrimination and harassment through the Stand Up Project (SUP). They have already presented to our teachers and are preparing to teach all students across the school, so come in and learning about their plans and how our school is addressing bullying.
Date: Thursday, 29th May
Location: Glen Waverley Primary School
Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm
To help us organise arrangements for the evening, Please RSVP by
- scanning the QR code to the right, or
- reply using this form https://forms.office.com/r/3cwwu4sCct
During this session, our student leaders will:
- Share insights into the causes and impacts of poor behaviour.
- Understand the three types of inappropriate or harmful behaviour.
- Introduce the 'Four D's' approach: Direct, Delay, Delegate, and Distract—practical strategies to become effective Upstanders.
- Share how they are planning to lead meaningful change across the school as Stand Up Project Leaders.
By attending, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how we're empowering students to lead positive change and how you can support these efforts at home.
Together, let's stand up for respect, inclusion and a stronger school community.