Year 10 Reflection Day

To be brave enough to flourish is to be brave enough to stand up against domestic violence.

This was the theme for our Year 10 Reflection Day that brought together students from both campuses to explore what healthy relationships look like and why they matter.

Activities and discussions highlighted the importance of relationships built on respect, trust, honesty, safety, and freedom and how to identify the warning signs of an unhealthy or abusive relationship, in which someone uses fear, pressure, guilt, isolation, monitoring, or control to get their way.

A presentation by members of the Proactive Policing Unit focused on recognising warning signs in others, how to safely respond to concerns, and where to seek help. 

The impact of family violence on victims, as well as the serious legal and personal consequences for those who use violence, was discussed.

The final activity of the day was a walk against domestic violence to raise awareness, show support for survivors, and urge individuals, communities, and governments to take meaningful steps to prevent violence and hold perpetrators accountable.

Students wore purple t-shirts, created signs, and walked together through parks and streets surrounding Melton Campus in a peaceful display of solidarity against violence.

Student reflections

Reflection Day was one we will never forget. The day started off with both campuses hearing a presentation from the Proactive Policing Unit about how to recognise domestic violence followed by group activities. The highlight of the day was the walk against domestic violence. It raised awareness, urgedindividuals to take action, showed support and reminded the community that domestic violence is not okay. Not now, not ever. Dawt, Faith and Mission Captain, Cobblebank Campus

This was such a great opportunity as it taught us about domestic violence and how it can not only impact an individual but also everyone around them. We learnt about what to do if faced with domestic violence and who to call and what to do to help to prevent further violence. At the end of the day, our cohort took part in a walk around the school with signs and purple shirts to show our respect for domestic violence victims. A key takeaway from this day for me was that I should stand up for what is right and how it can make a difference. Sienna, Year 10, Melton Campus