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 

March

  • Sunday 2 - Clean Up Australia Day
  • Saturday 8 - International Women’s Day
  • Friday 21 - Harmony Day

International Women’s Day 2025 - March Forward

For ALL Women and Girls

 

Thirty years ago, the world committed to a bold vision for gender equality through the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. 

 

Since then, we’ve seen women break barriers, reshape policies, and ignite global movements. Yet, despite significant progress, the promises made remain largely unfulfilled for millions of women worldwide. We are simply not where we should be.

 

It’s time to turn promises into progress.

 

Join us for International Women’s Day 2025 to commemorate Beijing+30 and #MarchForward for a gender equal future. The world cannot afford a step back.

 

EDSC will be supporting International Women’s Day 2025, look out for information on Compass or in the newsletter. 

Manningham Council Events 

Clean Up Australia Day

Clean Up Australia Day is on Sunday 2 March. Save the date to lend a hand and help make Manningham shine as we work together to protect our local environment. 

 

Koonung Creek Linear Park

Meet at Koonung Creek Linear Park enter via Boronia Reserve 10.00am to 1.00pm. 

 

Everyone participating will be issued with gloves and litter collection gear. A barbecue lunch will be provided from 12.30pm.

 

Sign up using this link

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/clean-australia-day

International Women’s Day Breakfast

Thursday 6 March

 

This year’s keynote speaker, Dr Emma Fulu, is a world-leading expert on gender equality and ending violence against women and girls. She has worked for the United Nations and other global programs.

 

Dr Fulu will be joined by a panel of guest speakers who will bring their lived experience and individual lens to this important discussion.

 

Sign up using this link

https://www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events/international-womens-day-breakfast-2025

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator