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

Mon 16 – Sun 22  World Childless Week

Wednesday 18       International Equal Pay Day

Monday 23              Bi Visibility Day

Monday 23              International Day of Sign         Languages

Paralympic Success

Congratulations to local Paralympian Lina Lei! For the first time since 1964, Australia has won a Paralympic table tennis doubles gold medal, with the women’s pairing, Lina Lei and Qian Yang!

https://www.paralympic.org.au/athlete/lina-lei/

Respectful Relationships Week 

Last week, a fantastic group of students, supported by the Wellbeing team, hosted a range of activities to celebrate our annual Respectful Relationships Week. 

 

On Tuesday, a hotly contested Down Ball competition took place with the winners making it through to finals on Thursday. The quality of the games was fantastic, and the respect and support shown by competitors, referees and spectators embodied what the week is about. Congratulations to our winners – Alireza and Mohammad.

 

On Wednesday, we ran some fun activities for the students to enjoy. We painted faces, sprayed hair with glitter, set up a photo booth, wrote positive messages and pledged to adhere to the Respectful Relationships pledge. (listed on this page)

 

Thank you to all the student helpers and particularly, Rhylan 9I who coordinated the Down Ball Tournament. 

Share the Dignity Drive

Thank you to the members of the community who donated to the Share the Dignity Drive. These sanitary products will be passed onto local support services to assist women in the Manningham community. 

LGBTQIA+ Resources/Events -Minus18

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

Manningham/Maroondah Council Events

All Abilities Good Vibrations Disco - Saturday 14 September

The All-Abilities Good Vibrations Disco is back!

 

Hosted by Manningham City Rotary Club, wear your favourite Footy Hero costume or comfy dance gear - no judgment here.

 

Enjoy DJ Flash's funky beats with friends or carers. Don't miss this fun, inclusive event.

Bookings essential.

 

https://events.humanitix.com/sept-good-vibrations-all-abilities-disco-footy-theme-14-9-24

Moon Festival 2024 

Join the Victoria HongKongers Association for the Moon Festival 2024 at Manningham United Church and Community Centre. Featuring cultural foods, games, workshops and an evening performance. Saturday 14 September from 12.00pm with the Lantern Show at 6.00pm and evening performance at 7.00pm. 

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. 

 

Maroondah City Council Youth and Children’s Services and Transcend Australia are proud to present Parenting Journeys, a series of workshops on caring for a young person who is gender questioning, trans, gender diverse or non-binary. For more information and to register, visit Parenting Journeys | Maroondah City Council.

Session 2: For parents of young people aged 12 and over

  • Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024
  • Time: 7pm to 9pm
  • Venue: to be advised upon registration
  • Cost: Free
  • Registrations essential

RR Graphic Novel of the Week

How to Love: a guide to feelings and relationships for everyone. 

A brilliantly witty and wise illustrated guide to relationships for teens - by the hugely popular webcomic artist and creator of Oh No! Isn't it wonderful when love strikes? When you encounter someone beautiful and interesting and suddenly: feelings. But what do you do when that first crush squashes you flat, when sparks fly but fizzle out, when you and your other half just don't click together? Enter How to Love! Your funny, wise and very different guide to relationships of all shapes and sizes, covering topics from singlehood to jealousy to happily ever after -- all delivered in Alex Norris's clever, accessible and bright graphic style. Full colour throughout and in an Agony Aunt format, with each chapter posed as a question -- answered in comic book form. Inclusive of all genders and sexualities and created by a queer non-binary artist.

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator