Angelique Sanders, Director of Student Wellbeing/Acting Deputy Head of Senior School

Dear Parents and Care givers

On Tuesday, our Year 8 students participated in impactful workshops presented by Courage to Care, a charitable organisation led by volunteers dedicated to empowering Australians to stand up against prejudice, bullying, and discrimination. The programme promotes the acceptance and celebration of diversity within our society by educating students to challenge negative attitudes and behaviours. During the presentation, students heard from a Holocaust survivor who shared how the actions of “upstanders” changed the course of his life. The powerful message conveyed was that every individual has the potential to make a difference.

On Wednesday, Year 10 participate in the first workshop facilitated by Tomorrow Man. This module, Breaking the Man Code, created a safe space for our students to really question what a good man is and how powerful it is to be vulnerable and show emotions to your friends. Many students were courageous and shared personal struggles they had kept to themselves. As Year 10 embark on their final CITF, they will have the opportunity to feel a sense of connection to their peers and hopefully realise that you never know what someone else is going through, so kindness and empathy are key.

I would like to thank the CSPA for their ongoing support of the Tomorrow Man programme, which runs from Year 10 to Year 12.

Angelique Sanders
Director of Student Wellbeing/Acting Deputy Head of Senior School