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 

July/August 2024

LGBTQIA+ Resources/Events

Minus18

https://www.minus18.org.au/

Wear it Purple Dance Party 

https://events.humanitix.com/wear-it-purple-r-pride-party?c=eventpage

 

It wouldn't be Wear it Purple® Day without a Minus18 dance party for LGBTQIA+ young people – and we have a HUGE night of DJs, drag, live music, queer pride and competitions planned for you.

 

This dance party is going to be one to remember – join us for a spectacular purple night! 

 

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Date: Saturday 24 August 2024! 
  • Ages 12 to 19 ONLY
  • Time: 5.30pm to 8.30pm 
  • Where: The Victorian Pride Centre
  • Theme: Purple! 💜
  • Cost: FREEEEEE
  • Social Script: *COMING SOON*

What should I expect at this in-person event?

  • Live performances, a DJ and a big dance floor!
  • Friend-making activities
  • Hang Out space with games 
  • The chance to connect with your Minus18 LGBTQIA+ youth community!

And don't forget to wear purple to celebrate Wear it Purple® Day!

 

ACCESSIBILITY

  • Youth Workers at the event 
  • For ages 12 to 19 ONLY 
  • Lift access to all event areas 
  • Quiet Spaces available 
  • Medium to high-sensory event 

Fun queer vibes, the chance to dance, connect and make new friends! 

 

We'll have a few spaces set up, all ranging from a high-sensory to low-sensory vibe. This IS a dance party and celebration of YOUTH EXCELLENCE 🌈

 

As always, this is an alcohol, drug and smoke-free event and is moderated by a Youth Worker.

Manningham/Maroondah Council Events

MY Pride

MY Pride is a social support group for LGBTQIA+ and questioning young people (aged 12-19) to connect with their peers and discuss all things LGBT+. Topics are guided by young people and facilitated by a queer and trans youth worker. Common topics include mental health, gender affirmation, queer history, relationships and more.

 

How often do we meet?

The MY Pride group meets fortnightly.

 

Other information

MY Pride is facilitated by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community who identifies as non-binary and queer. Once you have registered, they will reach out to you to chat about your needs and how we can best support you.

 

If you or a young person you know would like to attend fill out our form here. 

 

Maroondah City Council Youth and Children’s Services and Transcend Australia are proud to present Parenting Journeys, a series of workshops on caring for a young person who is gender questioning, trans, gender diverse or non-binary. For more information and to register, visit Parenting Journeys | Maroondah City Council.

 

Session details:

Session 1: For parents of young people aged 11 and under

  • Date: Tuesday 18 June 2024
  • Time: 7pm to 9pm
  • Venue: to be advised upon registration
  • Cost: Free
  • Registrations essential

Session 2: For parents of young people aged 12 and over

  • Date: Tuesday 10 September 2024
  • Time: 7pm to 9pm
  • Venue: to be advised upon registration
  • Cost: Free
  • Registrations essential

RR Book of the Week

Before It Ends with Us, it started with Atlas. Colleen Hoover tells fan favourite Atlas’s side of the story and shares what comes next in this long-anticipated sequel to the “glorious and touching” (USA TODAY) #1 New York Times bestseller It Ends with Us.

 

Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date.

 

But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life.

 

Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas, It Starts with Us picks up right where the epilogue for the “gripping, pulse-pounding” (Sarah Pekkanen, author of Perfect Neighbors) bestselling phenomenon It Ends with Us left off. Revealing more about Atlas’s past and following Lily as she embraces a second chance at true love while navigating a jealous ex-husband, it proves that “no one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author).

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator