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-engagement-positive-futures

Diversity and RRRR Calendar dates

Term 4

2nd October - International Day of Non-violence 

10th October - World Mental Health Day 

13-19th November - Trans Awareness week 

25th November - Beginning of 16 Days of Activism; International Day for the Elimination of violence against women. 

3rd December - International Day for people with disabilities 

10th December - International Human Rights Day

16 Days of Activism Poster Competition

We would like to share with you an exciting opportunity for students to participate in the Respectful Relationships 16 Days of Activism Poster competition, for the Inner East Secondary Schools.

 

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. The 16 Days of Activism movement was started by activists at the inaugural Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991 and is engaged in world-wide to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.

 

To enter this competition, students must create an original art piece from any medium, including but not limited to drawings, paintings, photography and digital art, that demonstrates & promotes Respectful Relationships, gender equality, that challenges gender-based stereotypes or represents this year’s theme ‘Respect is…’ and submit this piece by Friday 10th November via email. The winning entry will be judged across all secondary levels and will win a small prize for themselves. The Winning School will also receive a FREE 1 Hour Professional Learning session for their school staff, run by Eastern Community Legal Centre (ECLC) on understanding the new laws around consent, cyberbullying and sexting.

 

Please see attached flyer and entry form for more information. 

Secondary Schools 16 Days of Activism Art Competition.pdf

LGBTQIA+ Resources/Events

Minus18 

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

 

Ready for an amazing LGBTQIA+ youth movie screening?!

Join us as we team up with Melbourne Queer Film Festival for a free screening SUMMER QAMP, just for young people.

 

This epic documentary follows queer, non-binary and trans teens at a summer camp in Alberta – and it's filled with queer youth pride. Get ready to laugh, feel all the feels and become completely captivated by queer young peeps just being themselves!

 

PLUS.... FREE 🍿 POPCORN 🍿!

 

This event is for LGBTQIA+ youth aged 12 to 19 ONLY

Key Details:

  • Event Date: Saturday, November 18th 2023
  • Event Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
  • Event Location: ACMI - Cinema 2: Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne
  • Tickets: Free of course - this event has limited seating, so registrations are essential!
  • Age: 12 to 19 ONLY

Read more about SUMMER QAMP HERE

Accessibility:

  • This film will be captioned.
  • Youth Workers will be present.
  • All gender bathrooms available
  • Lift and/or ramp access to all event spaces

Bookings

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/summer-qamp-film-screening-for-lgbtqia-youth-tickets-722592753377

Manningham Council Events

Did you know, in Manningham we have active and accessible men's community groups? There's Manningham Men's Shed, Tough Guy Book Club, The Men's Table and the Men's Group Meeting. These groups create a sense of belonging, community, peer support and camaraderie, even for men who already have a group of mates. They meet at different times during the month and are free to join, so reach out to them for details!

Spring Outdoors - Manningham Indigenous led cultural walk

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/spring-outdoors-manningham-indigenous-led-cultural-walk

 

Thursday 2nd November 2023 9.30am – 12.30pm

 

Wittons Reserve, 59 Reserve Road, Wonga Park

 

Come join Wurundjeri man Thane Garvey-Gannaway as he shares stories about cultural life along Birrarung (Yarra River) and how traditional owners cared for the landscape.

 

Thane will guide you through some of the area's local historical significance, highlighting the importance of connecting with Country together with a local knowledge of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung culture.

 

What to bring

Please bring suitable clothing and footwear to be walking on Country during this event.

 

Snacks are not provided. Please bring food and drinks if needed. 

 

Please note: Places are limited, and bookings are essential.

GenConnect Event – Cultural Cooking

GenConnect is a five-week series of workshops led by experienced facilitators for younger and older members of the Manningham community. 

 

Cultural Cooking will be each Tuesday afternoon, 3:45-5:15 at Manningham United Church from November 14th to December 12th   - So far, we have Mexican, West African and a Gluten Free focus booked with plenty more fun things in the works.

 

The target ages are 12-17 and 65+ but we can have a bit of movement around these (e.g., up to 25 for young people). They are all FREE and Manningham Youth Services can provide transport support whether that is being ferried in the Each van or provision of a cab charge.

 

EOI can be accessed here - https://forms.office.com/r/Tr3wXruPLR

Why: MYS GenConnect aims to create an opportunity for meaningful connections between older and younger members for the community within Manningham. 

 

If you are interested in getting involved, please email callum.wylie@each.com.au with the subject line ‘Gen Connect’

Big Kids, Small Devices

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/big-kids-small-devices

 

Tuesday 21st November 2023 7.00 – 9.00pm

 

Manningham Christian Centre, 145 Parker Street, Templestowe

 

Available online 

$15.00

 

Phones are a huge part of our world. The kids of today are growing up having information at their fingertips, content on call, and the pressure of unfiltered social issues streaming 24/7.

 

Caroline Ellen from Safer Stronger Kids is a parenting coach who will help you understand the what, how, and why kids today are so susceptible to the addictive cycle of content. 

 

Come along and be equipped to walk with your child through the highs and lows and help them build healthy habits around screens.

 

This event can be attended in-person or online. 

RR Picture Book of the Week

I Walk with Vanessa: A Story About a Simple Act of Kindness

By  Kerascoët 

Inspired by real events and told only in pictures, this is an empowering picture book from a New York Times bestselling husband-and-wife team about one girl who inspires a community to stand up to bullying.

 

This simple yet powerful picture book tells the story of an elementary school girl named Vanessa who is bullied and a fellow student who witnesses the act and is at first unsure of how to help. I Walk with Vanessa explores the feelings of helplessness and anger that arise in the wake of seeing a classmate treated badly and shows how a single act of kindness can lead to an entire community joining in to help. With themes of acceptance, kindness, and strength in numbers, this timeless and profound feel-good story will resonate with readers young and old.

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator