Respectful Relationships
Respectful Relationships at Karoo Primary School
Have you heard about the Child Safe Standards?
Victoria's Child Safe Standards were introduced in 2016 to help protect children and young people from harm and abuse. They provide a framework for schools and organisations to create safe, inclusive and supportive environments where every child can thrive.
On Thursday 30 July, three staff members from Karoo Primary School attended the Knox Cluster Community of Practice (CoP), where the focus was on Child Safe Standard 6:
- Standard 6: People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
As part of our ongoing commitment to building a whole-school approach to Respectful Relationships and child safety, we explored how Standard 6 influences professional learning, community partnerships, and the support provided to both staff and students.
Participating in professional learning opportunities such as this Community of Practice enables our staff to stay informed about current best practice and strengthens our ability to provide a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment for every student. The knowledge and resources gained will be shared with the wider staff, helping to strengthen our whole-school approach to child safety and wellbeing and ensuring that Karoo Primary School continues to meet the Child Safe Standards.
Respectful Relationship Myths
Myth: Respectful relationships education does not address violence against men
Fact: Respectful relationships education is about building positive relationships for all young people.
Students are given the opportunity to explore emotions such as anger and frustration, and develop non-violent problem solving strategies.
All secondary school students, learn about and explore the relationship between gender and power and the way gender stereotypes and behaviours can lead to unhealthy relationships or coping strategies.
Primary school students are supported to learn new skills to build their confidence and resilience.
Myth: Respectful Relationships and the Safe Schools program are the same
Fact: Respectful Relationships and Safe Schools are two very different initiatives.
Safe Schools is a about creating inclusive and safe environments for all students, including Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and gender diverse, Intersex, Queer, Asexual and questioning (LGBTIQA+) students.
Safe Schools seeks to prevent, and respond to, discrimination against LGBTIQA+ students. Safe Schools is not part of the Victorian Curriculum.
Respectful Relationships is part of the curriculum. It promotes respect and gender equality and helps students learn how to build healthy relationships.
RRRR information is available on the Arc platform. Please scan the QR code above.
Keep an eye on future newsletters to learn more about what your child’s year level is exploring through the RRRR curriculum.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to reach out via the Compass protal.
Mrs. Karen Corrales