Mental Health and Wellbeing:
Supporting Inclusion and Respectful Curiosity at School
RIGHTS, RESILIENCE AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS (RRRR)
Over the next two weeks, students will investigate the following topics.
- Foundation - Personal and Cultural Strengths: Building strengths through co-operative games and Being kind, being brave and showing respect
- Year 1 - Knowing and showing respect, positive coping strategies and problem solving
- Year 2 - We help to keep our bodies safe, and we help to make a safe and happy class
- Year 3 - Emotional Literacy: Positive peer support, Personal Strengths: Building team strength
- Year 4- Personal and Cultural Strengths: Using strengths to show respect, and using our strengths in different situations
Year 5 and 6 - Personal and Cultural Strengths: Respect for rights, culture and heritage. What are personal and cultural strengths? Using our strengths in everyday life. Respect in action.
Celebrating Harmony Week at St John's
What is Harmony Week - watch the video to find out more
Harmony Week is a special time across Australia when we celebrate the many cultures, languages, and traditions that make our community unique. At our school, Harmony Week reminds us that Everyone Belongs — no matter where we come from, what language we speak at home, or what traditions we enjoy with our families.
This year, our celebrations will take place on Friday 20 March, as Harmony Day falls on the Saturday. Students will spend time during the day taking part in activities that explore inclusion, kindness, and respect. Classes will enjoy cultural stories, creative projects, and conversations about what it means to make sure everyone feels welcome.
To mark the occasion, students are invited to wear a splash of orange — a ribbon, socks, a shirt, or any small touch. Orange represents meaningful conversations, open‑mindedness, and celebrating our differences.
Harmony Week is also a wonderful opportunity for families to share their own cultural backgrounds. Whether it’s a favourite recipe, a traditional outfit, a song, or a story, these contributions help our students understand the richness of our school community.
Together, we’re building a school where every child feels safe, valued, and proud of who they are.
Below is a list of stories that follow the theme of Harmony Week - Everyone Belongs.
Included is a read aloud of the Mem Fox text - Whoever You Are
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