Respectful Relations

Respectful Relations Student Forum

On Wednesday, August 7th, over 60 students from 9 schools attended a Student Forum at Orchard Grove. Four students from Orchard Grove presented the entire day, in conjunction with four students from Parkmore Primary School. Steph (3/4SW), Will (4HJ), Lily (5SW) and Cassie (5MA) did an outstanding job of educating other schools and students about the Respectful Relationships initiative, and sharing how we have implemented it at Orchard Grove.

Throughout the day, students ran activities, shared examples and ideas, and discussed some big issues including gender equity, bullying, being an upstander and challenging gender stereotypes. Steph, Will, Lily and Cassie showed so many character strengths during the Student Forum (and during planning sessions) including being kind, curious, determined, risk-takers and self-control. As a community, we should feel extremely proud of their conduct and enthusiasm in making the Student Forum the successful day it was.

Keep a look out on the Respectful Relationships page on the website for more information and updates: http://www.orchgveps.vic.edu.au/respectful-relationships/

Well done team! (Mr Todd and Miss Cant)