Classroom News
Harmony Day
Harmony Day is a special moment in our school year, a time when we come together to celebrate the rich diversity within our community and reflect on what it truly means to belong. The message of Harmony Day, “Everyone Belongs,” aligns with the values we nurture every day in our classrooms.
We live in a wonderfully diverse world and helping children understand and celebrate different cultures is a vital part of their learning. Intercultural capability helps children:
- recognise and value cultural differences
- develop curiosity about the world and the people in it
- communicate respectfully with peers from diverse backgrounds
- understand that there are many ways of seeing, doing and being
Through stories, discussions, shared experiences and classroom activities, we encourage students to explore their own cultural identity while learning about the identities of others. This helps develop empathy, open‑mindedness and a sense of global citizenship.
A key part of Harmony Day is reinforcing the idea that everyone has the right to feel safe, respected and included. Our anti‑discrimination learning supports students to:
- recognise unfair behaviour
- understand the impact of stereotypes and exclusion
- speak up when something isn’t right
- treat others with kindness, dignity and respect
We want every child to know that differences in culture, language, appearance, beliefs or abilities are not barriers, but strengths that enrich our community.
Across the school, students are engaging in activities that help them understand and celebrate diversity, such as:
- sharing cultural stories, traditions and family histories
- exploring rich literature that highlights diverse voices and experiences
- discussing fairness, respect and inclusion
You can help strengthen these messages by:
- talking about your own family’s cultural background
- encouraging curiosity about other cultures
- celebrating differences in positive ways
- modelling inclusive language and behaviour
- reminding your child that kindness and respect matter in every interaction
Small conversations at home can make a big difference in shaping how children view themselves and others.
Harmony Day is more than a single event, it’s a reminder of the community we strive to be every day. A community where every child feels valued, every family feels welcome and every voice has a place.
Thank you for helping us build a school culture grounded in respect, understanding and belonging.
Art News
As we reach Week 8 of the term, it’s a great moment to pause, appreciate and admire the incredible artwork our students have created so far.
Across the school, we spent the first 6 weeks looking at Aboriginal art and how it is composed of colourful dots and lines. We zoned in on an Aboriginal artist named June Peters who bases her artwork off Dreamtime stories. We took her work as inspiration and created our own artwork based on Dreamtime stories that we learned about in our Art classes.
Some Dreamtime stories we looked at were The Rainbow Serpent, How the Echidna got its spikes, How the Kangaroo got its tail and Barramundi Dreaming. Have a look at some of the gorgeous artwork below made by different year groups and see if you can tell which dreamtime story inspired it.
