Year 7 PDHPE – Diversity and Inclusion

This term, our Year 7 students have been engaging in a thought-provoking unit on diversity and inclusion as part of the Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) curriculum. The focus has been on understanding and celebrating differences, fostering empathy, and promoting respectful relationships within our School community. To deepen their learning, students watched the inspiring film Wonder, which tells the story of a young boy navigating life with facial differences. The movie sparked meaningful discussions about kindness, acceptance, and the importance of seeing beyond appearances. Students reflected on how these themes apply to their own lives and the way they interact with others.

As part of this unit, we also acknowledged the International Day of People with Disability (Wednesday 3 December 2025), a day that promotes awareness, understanding, and inclusion for people of all abilities. This provided an opportunity for students to consider how they can contribute to creating a more inclusive environment both at school and in the wider community. The students learned about Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott and other influential Australians with disability, creating a fact file. Some students also learned about braille and its importance for those with visual impairment.

We are proud of the thoughtful contributions and insights shared by our students throughout this unit.

– Claire White
Teacher, Head of Year 7

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