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 student’s 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

 

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-engagement-positive-futures

Domestic Violence Prevention Month

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, and SBS is supporting this initiative with a range of programs and content to help raise awareness and find solutions to the domestic abuse epidemic. If you would like to look at the programs please go to https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2021/04/05/your-guide-sbs-domestic-and-family-violence-prevention-month-programming?cid=inbody:%E2%80%98see-what-you-made-me-do%E2%80%99-confronts-our-domestic-abuse-crisis

 

ABC iView also has a very powerful episode of ‘You Can’t Ask That’ that also tackles the issue of Domestic Violence. https://iview.abc.net.au/show/you-can-t-ask-that/series/4/video/LE1817H001S00

 

Winter Shelter is a Maroondah Churches and community response to local homelessness. It is the mission of Winter Shelter to provide shelter, food and honour for people who need shelter comfort and support.

 

Empowered Women, Empowering Women 2021 - Charity Luncheon

Friday 4th June 12pm – 3pm

 

Across the global stage, women's empowerment continues to be a common theme uniting communities and Jane Caro AM is a woman known for saying what's on her mind.

 

The author, novelist, broadcaster, columnist and social commentator is a weekly regular on Channel Seven's 'Weekend Sunrise' and 'Mornings' on Channel Nine. Jane appears frequently on the ABC's 'Q&A' and 'The Drum', Network Ten's 'The Project' and Channel Nine's 'Sunrise'. She is also a regular panellist on the ABC's top-rating show The Gruen Transfer and a regular columnist for MamaMia, The Conversation, MT magazine, the SMH and The Drum.

 

Enjoy a 3-course meal and wine at the stunning Bramleigh Estate and hear from one of Australia's most influential social commentators.

 

#ewew2021 is set to emulate the success of the inaugural charity luncheon which boasted a stellar line-up. In fact, we've invited Jo Stanley back this year to host the event because we know how much you loved her! 2015 Australian of the Year, Dr Rosie Batty AO has even promised to join us again for what promises to be another fabulous afternoon.

Get ready to get empowered!

All guests receive:

  • General entry
  • a 3 course banquet meal
  • unlimited drinks (including beer, wine and soft drinks)
  • live entertainment including key note speakers

All funds raised support Doncare

Doncare is a not-for-profit community services organisation that has operated in the Manningham community since 1969. Doncare provides counselling for families and children in crisis; prevention, support and recovery following family violence; specialist intake and risk assessment; integrated family services; case management; emergency relief; social support for seniors and financial and material aid.

 

Tickets can be purchased here:

https://ewew2021.eventbrite.com.au

Consent

As teaching about consent is now mandatory in all Government Schools we thought it appropriate to share a couple of resources on the topic

RRRR Book of the Week  - Consent

From the co-creator of the viral 'Tea Consent' video, this is the perfect introduction to consent for kids and families everywhere.

 

Your body belongs to you and you get to set your own rules, so that you may have boundaries for different people and sometimes they might change. Like when you hi-five your friends and kiss your kitten, but not the other way round!

 

But consent doesn't need to be confusing. From setting boundaries, to reflecting on your own behaviour and learning how to be an awesome bystander, this book will have you feeling confident, respected, and 100% in charge of yourself and your body

Brought to life with funny and informative illustrations, this is the smart, playful and empowering book on consent that everyone has been waiting for.

 

Here is the link for the Tea and Consent video 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_607HC5OYdU

Rebecca James

Respectful Relationships Coordinator