Dear Families,

At Yeronga State School we aim to ensure all children have the opportunity to experience the joy of being fully engaged and challenged in pursuits that match their talent and ability. This STEM project is a collaborative design challenge our YEP (Yeronga Excellence Program) students have been working on each Friday. The students are supported by a Teacher Aide on their projects. Here are Phoebe and Vivian with their ‘Giant Drop’ and ‘Merry go Round’ theme park rides.

Sadly, for the first time in my career, students using racist language is something I am hearing in the primary school environment on a regular basis. It will require a united front at home and at school to eradicate this abhorrent and ‘normalised’ use of racist language. Young children are not fully cognisant of the impact this language has on the person it is directed at. The school and home play an important role in educating the children about racism. In our Student Code of Conduct racist behaviour is a major breach of the Code of Conduct and may result in a suspension from school. The following link has some good points how an anti-racism stance may be fostered in the home.  https://raisingchildren.net.au/teens/family-life/teens-racism/racism-talking-with-children-teenagers#why-its-important-to-talk-with-your-family-about-racism-nav-title

From 2025 an Anti-Racism program will become part of our strategic focus on belonging at Yeronga.

Have a wonderful week,

Eunice