Sarah McIntosh
Student Welfare
Celebrating Harmony Week at BHPS
Harmony Week is a time to celebrate Australia’s rich cultural diversity and to promote inclusiveness, respect, and a sense of belonging for all. At BHPS, we acknowledge and appreciate the many backgrounds that make up our community, from the Traditional Custodians of the land to those who have come from all over the world.
This year, Harmony Week will take place in March, with the theme “Everyone Belongs.” Throughout the week, students will explore the values of diversity, inclusion, and respect through engaging activities such as storytelling, literacy tasks, class discussions, and opportunities to share their cultural backgrounds and special celebrations. As a symbol of unity, the colour orange is worn during Harmony Week, and we encourage all students and families to wear something orange on Friday, 21st March to show their support.
This is a great opportunity to start conversations with your child about inclusivity and what it means in our daily lives. You might ask: What is diversity? In what ways are people different from one another? What common values bring us together?
Let’s make this a week of learning, sharing, and celebrating the wonderful multicultural society we are part of. Together, we can spread kindness and embrace what makes each of us unique!
Sarah Weichert
sarah.weichert@education.vic.gov.au