R U OK?

The story behind R U OK is one filled with tragedy, hope and enduring love.  In 2009 Gavin Larkin set about on his mission, in honour of his father, to ask a simple, yet powerful question – “are you OK?”  With the firm held belief that a ‘conversation can change a life’, Gavin and his team set about raising awareness to take the time to have a conversation and to check in on those in our community who are struggling https://www.ruok.org.au/our-story

While the easing of restrictions in regional Victoria will take effect at 11.59 pm, metropolitan Melbourne continues to remain in lockdown. As we continue to endure Lockdown 6, it is now more important than ever, to stop and take the time to ask a family member, colleague, friend or neighbour - RUOK?  4 simple actions is all it takes to begin a conversation and to show you care . . 

NAPCAN - Child Protection Week

This week students and teachers have been participating in Child Safety Webinars as part of NAPCAN and Child Protection Week.   The webinars and activities throughout this week have focused on the importance of our students’ safety.  We all have a responsibility to ensure our students are aware of their right to be safe, to feel safe and to take actions to protect themselves.  This week we have had a particular focus on highlighting Child Safety, however Child Safety is for always – every week, every day, every minute. . . .

Term 3 Dates & Events – Footy Day and Japanese Cultural Day

We will finish off Term 3 next week with some very special events.  Virtual Footy Day will be celebrated on Tuesday 14 September from 12.00 pm onwards – remember to wear your favourite footy team colours.  We will end the Term on Friday 16 September with our Japanese Cultural Day.  Sensei Marshall has put together an amazing array of virtual Japanese activities for our students to immerse themselves in Japanese Culture and language.  A very big THANK YOU to Mr. Tim and Sensei Marshall for organising these fun days to celebrate in our school community – a great way to finish off the term!

• Tuesday 14 September – virtual Footy Day
• Friday 16 September – Japanese Cultural Day