East Doncaster Secondary College Newsletter

Respectful Relationships News

Everyone in our community deserves to be respected, valued and treated equally. We know that changes in attitudes and behaviours can be achieved when positive attitudes, behaviours and equality are embedded in our education settings.

 

Respectful Relationships is about embedding a culture of respect and equality across our entire community, from our classrooms to staffrooms, sporting fields, fetes and social events. This approach leads to positive impacts on students' academic outcomes, their mental health, classroom behaviour, and relationships between teachers and students.

 

Together, we can lead the way in saying yes to respect and equality, and creating genuine and lasting change so that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.​

The EDSC Respectful Relationships Pledge:

"All members of our school community have a responsibility to stand up against family violence and the misuse of gender power and control. We foster relationships that are respectful, caring and fair."

 

If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence the following services are available

 

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 000 and ask for the police. 

For non-urgent help, please contact:

More resources/agencies can be found on our Wellbeing, Engagement and Positive Futures page of the East Doncaster Secondary College website

 

https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/wellbeing-engagement-positive-futures

Diversity and RRRR Calendar dates

10/5 - Are You Safe At Home? Day

17/5 - IDAHOBIT Day

26/5 - National Sorry Day

29/5 - Reconciliation Week

 

Are You Safe At Home? Campaign– 10th May

The focus of Are You Safe at Home? Day 2024 is on the crucial role we all play in recognising and responding to family violence in our communities. Whether you’re worried about someone you work with, or someone you know in your local community – we’re encouraging people to start the conversation.

 

Just by asking, listening, and believing, you can have an enormous impact on someone’s journey to safety.

 

Ending family violence is everyone’s business – and you have a crucial role to play. This 10 May, start the conversation. 

 

Ask. Listen. Believe. 

 

https://areyousafeathome.org.au/are-you-safe-at-home-day/

LGBTQIA+ Resources/Events

Minus18 

Virtual Chillout

DETAILS: 

🌈 WHEN: Thursday, 30th May 2024

🌈 TIME: 5pm - 7pm AEST 

🌈 WHERE: ZOOM - We'll send you the invite link on the day! 

🌈 WHO: Youth aged 12 to 19 ONLY

 

Join us on Zoom to chill out together, apart – and this time, the theme is Falling for Autumn! We’ll bring the lo-fi tunes and cozy vibes, you bring your fave relaxing activity. Or jump into the drawing challenges, creative activities, writing prompts, and low-key chats with your Minus18 community in the Zoom hangout.

 

Minus18's Virtual Chill Out events are fun, digital spaces to help you de-stress, and spend some time with other LGBTQIA+ young people in a safe, calm, and chill environment. The event will be hosted by our Young Leaders and will include some affirming activities you can opt in to, as well as live acoustic music, lo-fi tunes, and creative prompts. And because this is a digital event, it's available for EVERY queer young person to attend (safely), no matter your location.

 

Tickets are available here:

https://events.humanitix.com/minus18-virtual-chill-out?c=eventpage

Manningham Youth Events

There are several events for Manningham Youth happening in May. Please see the flyers on this page for more information about Whitehorse Manningham Libraries – IDAHOBIT Day craft activities and Film Night at Doncaster and The Pines libraries 

And Careers Support for young people held at the Doncaster Library – perfect for students who may need help with Resume writing and advice on careers. 

Manningham Council Events

Affirmative Consent and You

With Chantel Contos and an expert panel

Free Online Webinar

Tuesday 21 May 2024, 7.15pm – 8.30pm

 

This free webinar will explore the concept and practice of affirmative consent and what it means for all relationships – young and old.

 

Our guest speaker, Chanel Contos, is the Executive Director of Teach Us Consent. Chanel is a well-known and passionate advocate for education and empowerment in the realm of consent and sexual health.

 

Chanel will be joined by a panel of local experts in the areas of law and sexual assault.

The webinar will clarify recent Victorian law changes about consent within sexual relationships.

 

Please see below flyer for QR booking link. 

Affirmative Consent and You - Flyer

 

Free lunchtime Money Matters sessions 

Women’s Health East invites you to a series of free lunchtime Money Matters sessions, designed to empower women to take control of their finances and future. Held on consecutive Wednesdays via Zoom, with topics including budgeting, superannuation, managing debt, and life stage finances. Register for one or all sessions.

https://whe.org.au/money-matters/

 

IDAHOBIT Day

Join us in acknowledging the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) with a flag raising ceremony and morning tea on Tuesday 14 May, 10 – 11.30 at Manningham Function Centre.

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/idahobit-flag-raising-ceremony-and-morning-tea

RR YA Book of the Week

The girls at North Bay Academy are taking sides.

 

It all started when Mike Parker’s girlfriend showed up with a bruise on her face. Or, more specifically, when she walked into the principal’s office and said Mike hit her. But her classmates have questions. Why did she go to the principal and not the police? Why did she stay with Mike if he was hurting her? Obviously, if it’s true, Mike should face the consequences. But is it true?

 

Some girls want to rally for Mike’s expulsion—and some want to rally around Mike. As rumours about what really happened spread, the students at North Bay Academy will question what it means to be guilty or innocent, right or wrong.

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator