Leadership Communication

Celebrating Harmony Day: Embracing Diversity and Unity

Today we acknowledged Harmony Day here at school. It is a wonderful opportunity for us to celebrate cultural diversity, inclusion, and respect. Held annually, it’s a day to reflect on how our differences make us stronger and how we can all work together to build a more united and harmonious community.

Today we embraced the spirit of Harmony Day by:

1. Dress for Unity: Students and staff wore a touch of orange to promote respect and harmony for all fostering a sense of community.
2. Inclusive Discussions: Teachers led conversations on the importance of diversity, respect, and empathy. These discussions help students understand the value of inclusion and the strength found in unity.
3. Building Connections: By embracing our school-wide expectations of Safety, Respect, and Learning, we continue to collaborate and grow together in the Catholic tradition upholding the dignity of the human person in all our interactions.

Harmony Day is more than just a one-day event; it’s a reminder that embracing diversity makes us stronger and that working together creates a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.

Safe Around Schools

In collaboration with Ride To School Day and encouraging all our drivers to be safe around schools, we are launching our St Thomas the Apostle School Map of the local area encouraging everyone to ride or walk to school where possible. Take a minute to look at the map to see how long it takes by foot or bike from different starting points to school. 

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From national research, we now know students who ride or walk to school contribute to their minimum physical activity level of 60 minutes per day. They are also more focused and ready to learn compared to those who are driven. Walking or riding to school encourages students to be more active, improving their cardiovascular health, fitness, and overall well-being. It helps establish healthy habits that can last a lifetime. 

We will share more information next week on how we can promote healthy habits for our children and families supporting physical and mental health.

Have a good weekend,

Kind Regards

Jen Gulavin 

Deputy Principal -Inclusive Education