Wellbeing at Homestead

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Celebrating IDAHOBIT Day at Homestead

Last week, Homestead Secondary College proudly celebrated IDAHOBIT Day (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia). The day began with rainbow-coloured pancakes before school, followed by lunchtime bracelet-making, mindfulness colouring activities, and free snacks kindly provided by Youth Services.

These vibrant and engaging activities not only brought our school community together but also carried an important message: standing up against discrimination and encouraging acceptance for all people, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Our students showed incredible leadership and spirit, creating an inclusive and supportive environment that reflects our core values at Homestead.

Celebrating diversity aligns deeply with Homestead’s core values:

• Purpose – We take intentional action to build a community where every individual feels seen and respected.
• Curiosity – We seek to learn about each other’s identities, cultures, and experiences to grow in empathy and understanding.
• Innovation – We create new ways to engage students in inclusive practices that reflect a changing and diverse world.
• Resilience – We stand strong together against intolerance, supporting one another through challenges and celebrating each other’s uniqueness.

Upcoming Wellbeing Events & Days of Significance:We continue to build a strong, respectful, and inclusive school culture with more meaningful events coming up:

• Cultural Day (Friday May 30): This special event is an opportunity for our whole school community to come together and celebrate our rich diversity through cultural dress, performances, and food.
• Reconciliation week (27th May- 3rd June): Acknowledging the Stolen Generations and fostering deeper understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Men’s Health Week (June 10–16): Raising awareness about physical and mental health for boys and men in our community.
• Pride Month (June): Celebrating the LGBTIQA+ community with activities that promote pride, inclusivity, and allyship.
• R U OK? Day (September 11): Encouraging conversations around mental health and checking in on one another.
• Mental Health Week (October): Focusing on mental health awareness and promoting tools for wellbeing, stress management, and self-care.
• Youth Services Lunchtime Activities: Join us every Tuesday lunchtime for basketball and other fun programs run by Homestead Wellbeing and Wyndham Youth Services to support student wellbeing and connection.

We look forward to seeing students get involved, continue to support one another, and celebrate what makes our school community so special. 

Please reach out to Bec Collins, Emma Howarth, Bethany Collier or Katie Jaz in the Wellbeing team if there are any other events you want to see happen at Homestead!