Wellbeing
Our School Crossings
Scott and Annie are the TPS crossing supervisors on Murray and Hutton Street.
Our school crossing supervisors keep children and other pedestrians safe when crossing these streets. They are both very friendly and kind people who care about our community. It is important that we reciprocate this respect in our interactions with them.
You can help Annie and Scott to keep our children safe by following these rules.
Children and pedestrians
To stay safe at school crossings children and pedestrians should:
- stand behind the yellow line
- never follow the crossing supervisor out onto the crossing
- wait until you hear their whistle (two short blasts) before crossing
- do not ride bikes across the crossing, bounce a ball, fight or run
- walk quickly and safely
- stay within the lines of the crossing and walk in front of the supervisor (never behind them)
Drivers
To stay safe at school crossings drivers should:
- keep to the speed limit
- park well away from crossings
- drive slowly and be prepared to stop
- listen to what crossing supervisors say
- completely stop your vehicle and avoid rolling
- wait until people have returned to the footpath before driving off
Tomorrow is International Women's Day (8 March). It is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women and recognise the need for gender equality.
International Women's Day (IWD), celebrated annually on 8 March, is a day when individuals, organisations and governments around the world celebrate the social, cultural and political achievements of women. It's also a day to raise awareness and take action against gender-based discrimination and violence.
IWD is about women's equality in all its forms. For some, IWD is about fighting for women's rights or reinforcing key commitments. For others it means celebrating success through festive gatherings and parties. All choices are valid and can contribute to the thriving global movement focused on women's advancement.
For more details visit the UN Women Australia's website.
April - Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration
To celebrate International Women’s Day with our community, each year Darebin Council hosts esteemed guest speakers at the Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration, an event which honours the social justice advocacy and legacy of beloved Darebin resident Molly Hadfield OAM (1922 – 2012).
This year’s event will celebrate Darebin Women in Art with guest orators Zena Cumpston, Sheena Mathieson and Nadine Christensen. Find out more and book the free event at Molly Hadfield Social Justice Oration 2025: Darebin Women in Art.