Wellbeing Update

Pride Group

LOCATION CHANGE 

The Standout Group is held on Mondays at lunchtime in the Language Centre. LGBTQIA+ and allies welcome. See Naomi, our College Nurse in Wellbeing, for more information.

Wear It Purple Day is held on Friday 28th August

Although school uniform is required, students are encouraged to wear a splash of purple in support of the LGBTQIA+ community. The Standout Group will be holding a stall at lunchtime, offering nail painting and hair spray.

Bullying – important conversations to have with your child

Bullying No Way: National week of action runs from 17 to 21st August 2025

The 2026 theme is Small Acts, Big Impact.

By working collaboratively within our community, we can collectively help reduce bullying. Families play an important role in helping children understand bullying and knowing how to respond to it. If your child tells you about things at school or you observe something in public that involves conflict or bullying, take the opportunity to talk about what bullying is. You can learn more about what defines bullying at bullyingnoway.gov.au.

Questions you could ask:

· What do you think bullying is?

· Have you seen it? How did you feel?

· Have you ever felt scared at school because of bullying?

· As well as me, who are the other adults you would talk to when it comes to things like bullying?

· Have you or your friends left other kids out on purpose? Do you think that was bullying? Why or why not?

· Have you ever tried to help someone who is being bullied? What happened? What would you do if it happens again?

Remind your child that bullying is never okay and discuss how they can respond safely if they experience or witness it.

Encourage them to seek help from a trusted adult and keep seeking support if needed.

By promoting open communication, we empower children to stand up against bullying and create a safer environment where everyone can feel that they belong. For more information, visit www.bullyingnoway.gov.au.

RUOK Day

Save the date!

On Thursday 10 September we will be celebrating RUOK? Day, where a range of local agencies have been invited to come along at lunchtime and there will be a yummy BBQ lunch for students and staff. More details will be shared closer to the day via Compass and social media.