Anti-Racism Contact Officer

Who is an ARCO?

An Anti-Racism Contact Officer (ARCO) is a member of the teaching staff nominated by the principal to assist in implementing the Anti-racism policy in schools. The ARCO supports the Principal by promoting anti-racism education, helping manage reports of racism, and monitoring incidents of racism. The ARCO also provides support to build staff understanding of the impact of racism on student learning and wellbeing, offers advice to students and staff on responding to racism incidents, and suggests strategies for addressing racism within the school. 

Additionally, the ARCO is trained to offer advice to parents, carers, teachers, and students about the procedure for resolving reports of racism and may act as a support person or advocate during the process if requested.

Please click this link to access a fact sheet providing parents and carers with information about the Anti-Racism Policy and the role of the Anti-Racism Contact Officer: 

https://education.nsw.gov.au/schooling/translated-documents/anti-racism-contact-officer

Meet the ARCO at Evans High School

Hi everyone,

I am Ms Shah, and I am a member of the EALLS Faculty. I teach English and provide support to EAL/D  students transitioning from the IEC to the High school. I am also the International Student Co-ordinator at the High School. 

You can find me at the EALLS Faculty based in the EALLS Staffroom (located near the uniform shop and school Common Room)if you have any concerns or just want to drop by for a chat. 

If I am not in my staffroom, you can contact me via email: evans-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au and attention it to Ms Shah.