Wellbeing

Annual Resilience Project (TRP) Survey

Tuesday 5 May – Period One

Student Communication

Parents have recently received information via PAM regarding the upcoming Annual Resilience Project Survey. Students and parents should be aware that this survey forms an important part of the College’s wellbeing approach and is completed during class time.

Strategic Use of TRP Data

The TRP survey is a key evidence-based wellbeing tool that supports the College to:

• Identify emerging wellbeing trends across year levels
• Support early intervention for individual students and cohorts where required
• Inform strategic wellbeing planning and targeted year-level responses
• Strengthen data-informed decision-making within Wellbeing and leadership teams

Survey Logistics

• Participants: All students in Years 7–12 who participate in the TRP program
• Frequency: Completed once per year
• Access: 
  • All students will use the same web address
  • All students will use the same 6-digit access code
• Confidentiality: 
  • All responses are anonymous
  • Results are non-identified
• Duration: Approximately 35–50 minutes
• Survey Length: 
  • Years 7–12: 78 questions

The College will endeavour to ensure consistency, clarity, and confidence in how the survey is administered across all classes.

Staff Support

Staff supervising the survey are asked to:

• Follow the common instructions provided
• Allow students uninterrupted time to complete the survey
• Provide reassurance about confidentiality and purpose
• Refer any student concerns to the Wellbeing team as appropriate

Thank you for supporting this important wellbeing initiative.

Do It For Dolly Day

Friday 8 May 2026 

Do It For Dolly Day is a national day of action calling on Australians to Go Blue to End Bullying.

Now in its eighth year, the day honours the life of Amy “Dolly” Everett, who was just 14 years old when ongoing bullying and cyberbullying tragically led to her death in 2018. Dolly’s story is heartbreaking and, sadly, reflects the experiences of too many young people across Australia.

By taking part in Do It For Dolly Day—whether through fundraising, donating, or participating in school-based activities—our community joins a national movement supporting Dolly’s Dream, an organisation that provides education, support programs and resources for young people, families and schools so that no one has to face bullying alone.

Being Kind, Empathetic and Respectful

Do It For Dolly Day highlights the serious impact of bullying and reinforces the importance of kindness, empathy and respect. Bullying can take many forms, including verbal abuse, social exclusion and online harassment. Often, it involves repeated behaviour and an imbalance of power, and its effects can be significant, impacting confidence, sense of belonging and overall wellbeing.

Schools play a vital role in creating safe and inclusive environments where respectful relationships are modelled and every student feels supported. This day provides an opportunity for schools and families to come together with a shared commitment to kindness and care. By working in partnership, we can encourage young people to speak up, look out for one another, and ensure no one feels alone.

Our College Activities

To mark Do It For Dolly Day at Our College:

• All homeroom classes will create a “Kindness Wall” as a visible celebration of compassion, respect and positive words.
• Blue balloons will be released at recess as a reminder of our shared responsibility to stand up to bullying and to support one another with kindness.

We encourage students and staff to wear blue on the day as a sign of solidarity and commitment to building a respectful, inclusive and caring school community.

Together, we can make a difference—today and every day.

Resources to help support young people experiencing bullying:

Use our MacKillop School TV resources below and the attached flyer for more information.

SPECIAL REPORT: Do It For Dolly Day | Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College - Leongatha

Dolly's Dream Bullying Support 

Provides practical advice, support and resources for young people, parents and schools.

Get involved - Go Blue 

Register to take part in Do It For Dolly Day and help raise awareness and funds to prevent bullying.

Kindness activities

Access ready-to-use activities designed to promote kindness, empathy and positive peer relationships at home and school.

Support the cause

Explore the Dolly's Dream merchandise range, with proceeds helping to support children and young people affected by bullying.