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Preventing & Addressing Racism in Schools Policy
The Department of Education has asked all schools to respond to preventing and addressing Racism in schools. A new policy will soon be available on our school website.
RACISM IS NOT TOLERATED IN WHITTLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Whittlesea Primary School is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Whittlesea Primary School to make our school a place that is free from racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe, inclusive environment.
WHAT WHITTLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL IS DOING TO PREVENT RACISM
Whittlesea Primary School follows the Department of Education’s Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy. We are building a culturally safe school with inclusive learning for everyone by working with staff, students, families, carers and communities. We will:
- Provide programs that teach about and celebrate diversity, inclusion and the impact of racism to build understanding and empathy
- Use practices that support all students to thrive
- Implement anti-racism efforts to prevent and address racism effectively
- Implement consequences for any student who demonstrates racism
- Make sure everyone feels safe, with clear and accessible pathways to report racism
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR CHILD EXPERIENCES OR WITNESSES RACISM AT SCHOOL
If your child experiences or witnesses racism or religious discrimination at school, please let us know. You can tell your child’s classroom teacher or any of the following school staff members: Kaylene Kubeil (Principal), Rae Gittos & Matt Kirkright (Assistant Principals)
Report Racism Hotline
If you don’t feel comfortable reporting racism to the school, or you are not happy with the school’s response, you can report racism to:
- Department of Education’s Report Racism hotline via email report.racism@education.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 722 476 (Mon-Fri, 9 am to 5 pm)
- Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI) via email vaeai@vaeai.org.au or phone 03 9481 0800 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)
- Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (VEOHRC) online, via email complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 292 153 (Monday to Friday 10 am to 2 pm).
For additional support following an incident of racism:
- First Nations students, staff, or families can contact Victorian Aboriginal Education Association Inc. (VAEAI)
- Jewish students, staff, or families can contact the Jewish Community Council of Victoria
- Muslim students, staff or families can contact the Islamic Council of Victoria
For more information on reporting racism to the school and accessing resources in community languages, visit this website: Report racism or religious discrimination in schools.
HOW WHITTLESEA PRIMARY SCHOOL WILL RESPOND TO RACISM
When a racist incident is reported, Whittlesea Primary School will:
- Take your report seriously and act quickly
- Give you ongoing support
- Investigate and respond safely and appropriately
- Keep you informed, while respecting privacy
- Review the incident to help avoid it from happening again.