East Doncaster Secondary College Newsletter

Respectful Relationships News

Everyone in our community deserves to be respected, valued and treated equally. We know that changes in attitudes and behaviours can be achieved when positive attitudes, behaviours and equality are embedded in our education settings.

 

Respectful Relationships is about embedding a culture of respect and equality across our entire community, from our classrooms to staffrooms, sporting fields, fetes and social events. This approach leads to positive impacts on students' academic outcomes, their mental health, classroom behaviour, and relationships between teachers and students.

 

Together, we can lead the way in saying yes to respect and equality, and creating genuine and lasting change so that every child has the opportunity to achieve their full potential.​

The EDSC Respectful Relationships Pledge:

"All members of our school community have a responsibility to stand up against family violence and the misuse of gender power and control. We foster relationships that are respectful, caring and fair."

 

If you or anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence the following services are available.

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call 000 and ask for the police. 

For non-urgent help, please contact:

More resources/agencies can be found on our Wellbeing, Engagement and Positive Futures page of the East Doncaster Secondary College website

 

https://www.eastdonsc.vic.edu.au/wellbeing-ngagement-positive-futures

Diversity and RRRR Calendar Dates 

April

  • World Autism Awareness Day - Tuesday 2 April
  • World Health Day - Monday 7 April
  • Lesbian Visibility Week - Tuesday 22 April to Monday 28 April
  • International Lesbian Visibility Day -Saturday 26 April
  • World Day for Safety & Health at Work -Monday 28 April
  • International Guide Dog Day -Wednesday 30 April

Harmony Week - 17 March to 23 March

Student Reports

 

EDSC Harmony Week was a blazing success with activities running every day, and a lively mood encompassing the College.

 

Monday 

Students were invited to participate in origami activities, as well as other arts and crafts, in the middle courtyard at lunchtime. Decorations such as streamers and balloons were around the school entrances and grounds, creating a festive mood College-wide!

 

Tuesday

On Tuesday a  free dress day was held where Year 12 students were invited to wear cultural clothes. A sausage sizzle was also held during lunch time (thanks to Rotary Manningham) to raise money for a charitable cause. The sausages were delectable, and halal options were provided. An additional thanks to all Interact students who helped organise this amazing event! 

 

Wednesday

Wednesday was filled with action-packed face painting, bracelet making and other joyful activities in the middle courtyard during break times! 

 

Thursday

On Thursday, middle-school students were invited to participate in a futsal game in the stadium during their lunch break. Students had an exciting time playing sports and the competition ran extremely smoothly! 

 

Friday

This year's Harmony Week was ended with a legendary lamington-sale, where stocks ran out and a whopping 300 lamingtons were sold. (All profits contributed to charity).

 

An astounding $2000 was raised for charity over the course of the week. 2025 Harmony Week was a week to remember!

By Artin 8C

 

Harmony Week was a huge success! The Events Captains worked incredibly hard to organise a range of amazing events for the week, and I’m so proud of our efforts. It was wonderful to see everything come together so well and having such a positive attitude throughout the school made it even better.

By Amirah 12D

 

This year’s Harmony Week celebration was a huge success. Students got the chance to explore different cultures through food and a variety of activities. I thought the free dress day was good, but what was even better was seeing the Year 12s in their cultural clothing. I had an amazing time volunteering and participating in the activities, especially the sausage sizzle which ran quite smoothly. 

By Ishani 9D

 

It was really nice to see the community coming together throughout numerous activities!

By Mazen 10L

 

A massive thank you goes to the Event Captains who organised all the activities and to the Interact Club, Arts Captains and Sports/House Captains that also assisted over the week. 

Heart of Manningham

Help us develop a new arts action plan for Manningham!

 

We want to hear your views on what’s important about arts, culture, and local history in Manningham. This will help guide future services, programs, and activities.

 

Have your say by:

 

Completing our short survey:  https://yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/arts-action-plan

 

Attending our online community workshop on Tuesday 1 April, 6.30-8:00pm. Register here: https://yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/arts-action-plan

 

Feedback closes Friday 25 April 2025.

Manningham Council Events 

All Abilities Disco

May 17 - SUPERHEROES

June 28 - MOVIE CHARACTERS

Aug 9 - FLOWER POWER

Sept 13 - FOOTY

Nov 1 - HALLOWEEN

 

Come get your groove on, bring your carer for free, or buy an extra ticket for your friend, and move to the funky beats at the foot of Doncaster Hill.

 

Avoid disappointment. Bookings essential.

 

Sales will close 1 week before each event.

 

Book for one at a time, or pre-purchase all at once.

 

Your ticket is redeemable for one drink and something to eat at the canteen on the night.

 

Your ticket is not transferable but is fully refundable if you let us know in advance.

 

Dress in your best themed costumes, or just your comfiest dancing clothes.

 

Tickets can be purchased through this link 

https://events.humanitix.com/2025-all-abilities-good-vibrations-discos

RR Limited Series of the Week

Adolescence (M)

In an English town, armed police raid a family home and arrest Jamie Miller, a 13-year-old boy, on suspicion of murder of a classmate, Katie Leonard. Jamie is processed and held at a police station for questioning and then remanded in custody at a secure training centre. Investigations at Jamie's school and interviews by a forensic psychologist reveal that Jamie has been chronically bullied via social media. Other students, including Katie, had targeted him on Instagram, calling Jamie ugly and labelling him an incel. Jamie has come to internalise these things and lashes out when this worldview is questioned. At home, Jamie's family deals with the community's backlash against them as they work together to cope with Jamie's arrest and subsequent detention.

 

An important watch for parents and young adults.

 

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/five-reasons-everybody-is-talking-about-adolescence/dvjtzywf8ce

 

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator