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-ngagement-positive-futures

Diversity and RRRR Calendar dates 

September 2024

  • Tuesday 10 - World Suicide Prevention Day
  • Thursday 12 - R U OK? Day
  • Monday 16 – Sunday 22 - World Childless Week
  • Wednesday 18 - International Equal Pay Day
  • Monday 23 - Bi Visibility Day
  • Monday 23- International Day of Sign Languages

LGBTQIA+ Resources/Events

Minus18

https://www.minus18.org.au/

Minus 18’s Spooky Spectacular

  • WHEN: Saturday 5 October, 2024
  • TIME: 6pm to 9pm 
  • WHERE: Scienceworks: 2 Booker St, Spotswood Victoria
  • COST: FREE (free ticket includes access to Scienceworks)
  • AGE: 12 to 19 ONLY 

Minus18's SpooOooOooOooky Spectacular back and bigger than ever – in fact, we're taking over Scienceworks! We'll dance the night away in the Planetarium, roam around the exhibits, and have the spookiest, ghouliest, queerest party ever for LGBTQIA+ youth.

 

Put on your spookiest outfits, and prepare yourself for a night of drag, games, competitions, and queer youth excellence. Grab your free ticket now!

 

https://www.minus18.org.au/events/minus18's-spooky-spectacular/

 

MY Pride

MY Pride is a social support group for LGBTQIA+ and questioning young people (aged 12-19) to connect with their peers and discuss all things LGBT+. Topics are guided by young people and facilitated by a queer and trans youth worker. Common topics include mental health, gender affirmation, queer history, relationships and more.

 

How often do we meet?

The MY Pride group meets fortnightly.

 

Other info

MY Pride is facilitated by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who identifies as non-binary and queer. Once you have registered, they will reach out to you to chat about your needs and how we can best support you.

 

If you or a young person you know would like to attend fill out our form here. 

RR Book of the Week

Topical, timely and incredibly important, this is a non-fiction guide for teenage boys exploring consent, respect and navigating the tricky terrain of interacting with girls so that they can be allies not enemies - written in a conversational, witty and non-accusatory style.

 

In a world full of negative influences, LADS is a toolkit for teenage boys on respect and consent, helping them call out bad behaviour and giving them the confidence to be their best selves.

 

*What people are saying about LADS!*

 

'The antithesis of Andrew Tate' – Guardian

 

'This book is the mate that backs you up and gives you the confidence to speak up for what's right, building the foundations for healthy, respectful relationships' - The Scotsman

 

'If I could give this book 10 stars out of 5 I would do it in an instant. It is a well written, important and much needed handbook on how to be a good guy' - B Humphrey, Netgalley Reviewer

 

Have you ever been in a situation where there's a loud guy making dodgy comments, cracking jokes that only he thinks are funny or leering at the girls in the room? You can feel the tension, right? That Guy is the worst, but no one is saying anything, because the whole situation is intimidating and awkward.

 

This toolkit will help you call out bad behaviour and understand the serious issues facing girls today. And it will make you feel confident navigating relationships, so that everyone feels happy, heard and respected, while being the best version of yourself.

 

From flirting disasters and what staying in the friend zone really means to the perils of porn, 'locker room talk' and the importance of consent, this is a vital handbook for lads who are fed up of That Guy, and who want to step up and help create positive change.

 

'The kind of book that tells you the things you need to hear as a teenage boy, but you'd rather not have to ask your mum or dad about, and in a way that feels chatty and not patronising. It's easy to dip in and out of the sections too. After reading it, I felt more confident about speaking up with my male friends when I heard them saying things that weren't right, and I hope I would be a better friend to my friends who are girls' - Sydney, aged 14

 

Recommended for ages 13 and over.

 

***SHORTLISTED for the SLA Information Book Award 2024***

 

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator