Update on Shore School Harmony Week Celebrations for 2023

This year Shore School will be celebrating Harmony Week in Term 2 Week 3. This decision was made earlier this term to avoid a clash with other school events this week including NAPLAN, the School Musical and Head of The River boat race.

Several terrific events have been organised to take place during the week, including tutorial activities led by the House Captains to share our different cultural backgrounds, multilingual readings and hymns in Chapel, student guest speakers in assembly from Holroyd High School, and food vans for students to sample Gozleme, Volkhurst Sausages and Pizzas. Thank you to Janet Tierney and Lynette Richie for their ongoing work to lead and organise these events.

Harmony Week is an important celebration that recognises the diversity of Australia and brings people from all different backgrounds together. It is a time to promote inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for everyone. By celebrating Harmony Week, Shore School hopes to embrace the rich cultural diversity that is present within its community.

During Harmony Week, the school will be organising a range of activities and events to celebrate the many different backgrounds and cultures represented at Shore. These activities will aim to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and further promote inclusivity and acceptance within the school community.

In addition to the celebrations, please follow the link below to see a School TV Special Report about Harmony Week. This report provides helpful resources and links for students, parents, and staff to learn more about the day and its significance. The report covers topics such as the importance of celebrating diversity, the history of Harmony Week, and ways to get involved in the celebrations.

The school is looking forward to celebrating Harmony Week next term and hopes that the celebrations will help to strengthen the sense of community and inclusivity within Shore School.

SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating Harmony Week | SHORE

Mr D Champion
Acting Deputy Head Pastoral Care