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 

March

  • 8 March - International Women’s Day
  • 21 March - 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 Asian Cultural Festival

The 2025 Manningham Asian Cultural Festival will feature a fantastic line-up of cultural performances, delicious street food and family friendly activities.

 

A celebration of culture and community, the event will finish with a fireworks display.

 

We encourage you to leave your pets at home, so they don’t get frightened by the fireworks. If you live in nearby streets, secure your family pets in a safe, comfortable location or consider bringing them into your house during the display. 

 

The festival is brought to you by the Asian Business Association of Whitehorse (ABAW), organisers of the popular Lunar New Year Festival in Box Hill.

 

Manningham Council is proud to be a major sponsor of the event, which is being held for the first time and expected to attract 10,000 people. 

Chaharshanbe Suri - Persian Fire Festival 2025

Get to Ruffey Lake Park for an unforgettable celebration of Chaharshanbe Suri, the festival of fire! The event will be held on Tuesday 18 March, the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz (Iranian New Year).

 

The festival of fire is a prelude to the ancient NowRuz festival, which marks the arrival of spring and offers an opportunity for the community to come together in joy and unity, preparing to welcome spring.

 

Highlights include:

  • fire pits
  • Persian cuisine
  • sweet treats and beverages
  • henna and face painting
  • children's activities
  • live music and dancing
  • art and craft stalls.

All Abilities Disco

Date: Saturday 8 March - 7pm - 9:30pm AEDT

Venue: Tende Beck Scout Group, Doncaster

 

Hosted by Manningham City ROTARY CLUB

 

The ROTARY All Abilities Disco is back in Manningham for 2025.

 

And we have 7 reasons to Dress-up & celebrate:

  • March 8 - BOLLYWOOD
  • May 17 - SUPERHEROES
  • June 28 - MOVIE CHARACTERS
  • August 9 - FLOWER POWER
  • September 13 - FOOTY
  • November 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 beets 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 Article of the Week

What kind of man do you want to be? RESPECT VICTORIA WEBSITE

 

When it comes to being a man, there’s a lot of mixed messages about the right and wrong way to be.

 

Men can be told to act tough and not ask for help, be dominant. Don’t be too emotional, always be in control.  

 

These pressures can come from everywhere – online, from family, friends and loved ones, the things we watch and listen to.

 

There are a lot of ‘rules’ about what being a man means. There’s nothing wrong with typical masculine characteristics like strength and independence. But when men are told there is only one way to be a man, that can be harmful.    

The pressures and expectations to always act tough and to hide emotions can leave some men feeling alone and depressed. It may even lead to them hurting themselves and others. Men who most strongly agree with these harmful pressures are more likely to report: 

  • having perpetrated violence
  • holding beliefs or attitudes that support violence
  • experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide.  

But most men don’t agree with violence and don’t agree with the harmful expectations placed on them. In fact more men than ever before want to know what they can do to prevent violence, but they aren’t sure how.

 

So, what can you do? 

To read more go to… https://www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au/news/what-kind-man-do-you-want-be

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator