Student Wellbeing

Bullying No Way Week - Small Acts, Big Impact

Bullying No Way Week, 17–21 August, is an opportunity for our College community to reflect on the important role we all play in helping young people feel safe, respected, accepted and connected.

This year's theme, Small Acts, Big Impact, reminds us that creating a culture of kindness and respect doesn't always require grand gestures. The small choices we make each day - the words we use, including others, checking in on someone, standing beside a friend or speaking up when something doesn't feel right - can make a meaningful difference.

Addressing bullying is a shared responsibility. Students, staff, families and the wider community all have a role to play in creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Small acts that can have a BIG impact

Pause before you speak, text or post
Choose words and actions that show kindness and respect
Notice when someone may be feeling left out and include them
Check in with someone who may need support
Speak up or seek help when you see something that isn't okay
Remember that you have the power to make things better

Throughout the week, students will engage in conversations and activities that explore how their everyday choices can contribute to a positive and inclusive College culture.

We also encourage families to use Bullying No Way Week as an opportunity to talk with their children about bullying, its impact and how they can safely respond if they experience or witness it.

Some helpful questions to start the conversation might include:

What do you think bullying looks like?
Have you ever seen someone being left out or treated unfairly? How did it make you feel?
What could you do if you saw someone being bullied?
Who are the trusted adults you could talk to if you or a friend needed help?
How can small acts of kindness make someone feel included?

Most importantly, remind your child that bullying is never okay and encourage them to seek support from a trusted adult if they are concerned about something happening to themselves or someone else.

Thank you to our students for the many small acts of kindness, inclusion and support they demonstrate every day. Together, these small actions create a culture where everyone can feel that they belong.

For more information and resources for families, visit Bullying No Way.

Vaping / Cyber Safety Education Sessions

Year 7 and Year 9 students will participate in Vaping education and Cyber Safety education sessions on Tuesday 1 September.

The Cyber Safety Education session will be facilitated by Shane Roberts, Youth Specialist Officer, Proactive Policing Unit and focuses on the program ThinkUKnow. ThinkUKnow Australia is an evidence-based education program led by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), delivered nationally in partnership with police and industry partners to prevent online child sexual exploitation.

The Vaping Education session will be facilitated by Kristy Puls, Senior Prevention and Health Promotion Officer at Echuca Regional Health. This education session focuses on the harms of vaping, laws and legislation and building confidence in how to say no.

We are pleased to also be offering a Free Parent Information Session:

Vaping / Cyber Safety

Parent Information Session

Tuesday 1 September 2026

5pm Brigidine Hall

Brigidine Campus (21 Dickson Street, Echuca)

Parents and Carers of Years 7 - 12 are invited to join the information session which will build on the information presented to students during the day.

Student Leadership

It has been very encouraging to see so many of our students applying for leadership positions in 2027. We look forward to the next stage of the process on Monday 24 August where students will present a short speech to all Year 10 and 11 students. Well done to all candidates on your courage and willingness to lead in these areas of school life.

Uniform Updates

Did you know the Uniform Committee consists of students, parents and a variety of staff members from both campuses? The committee meets once per term and acts as an advisory committee to the College Leadership team. Any changes to uniform are presented to the committee for consideration and how these changes may impact on students, families and our supplier.

School rugby jumpers are currently green and white for Years 7-10 students and green and gold for Years 11-12 students.

We will be transitioning in 2027 to the green and gold jumper for all students at the Brigidine campus (Years 10-12) and continue the green and white jumper for Kildare campus (Years 7-9).

When purchasing the green and gold jumper, students are required to have their first name embroidered on the front of the jumper. When entering Year 11, students may have the VCE/VM embroidered onto their jumper.

This transition is currently taking place, however we ask that our current Year 9 students transition to the Brigidine campus in 2027 with the green and gold jumper.

Our Year 7 cohort has transitioned into the new school polo shirt in 2026. We look forward to all students having the option to wear the new school polo shirt in 2027. Students with the current school polo shirt will still be able to wear their current polo shirt in 2027 as we phase out this product.

Self Defence Course

Please see attached poster for the upcomingfree self-defence classes being held on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August at Wickhams Martial Arts in Echuca.

The classes are open to young people aged 12–25, with separate sessions available for 12–17-year-olds and 18–25 year olds across both days.

Each session will run for 90 minutes and will cover practical self-defence techniques, personal safety, and deescalation strategies.

Bookings are essential and can be made here:

https://www.trybooking.com/DORTQ

This is a free opportunity for young people, supported by the Victorian Government’s Engage! program.

Young Driver Program: Cool Heads Initiative

We are excited to be hosting this valuable session for our local community.

A thought provoking, confronting and informative road safety program with advice on a wide range of topics for young drivers. Presented by Victoria Police and local agencies.

Entry is free but please register via the QR code.