Respect and Responsibility

Promoting values in education

The Dimensions of Respect and Responsibility

Cultural Awareness

celebrating diversity within schools and communities, or being aware of situations in other schools or countries.

Examples:

• St Ignatius' College and Noor Al Houda Islamic College
• St Edward's College
• Interschool Harmony Committee
• Beverly Hills IEC and Menai HS
• Pymble Ladies' College
• Merrylands HS
• Beverly Hills PS

Inter-school programs

combining with other schools for classes or cultural activities, including correspondence with or visiting other schools, internationally, nationally and within NSW.

Examples:

• Interschool Harmony Committee
• St Ignatius' College and Noor Al Houda Islamic College
• St Edward's College
• Beverly Hills IEC and Menai HS
• Goulburn HS
• Merrylands HS

Cultural Exchange

covering a range of programs, including corresponding with and visiting other schools, internationally, nationally and within NSW.

Examples:

• St Ignatius' College and Noor Al Houda Islamic College
• St Edward's College
• Beverly Hills IEC and Menai HS
• Baulkham Hills HS

Student Welfare

reflecting school ethos and covering a range of issues such as respect for the individual and the rights of others in a celebration of diversity, self-awareness, bullying, gender equity, discrimination and harassment.

Examples:

• Merrylands HS
• Beverly Hills PS
• Peel HS
• Domremy College
• Trinity Catholic College
• Henschke PS

Human Rights

being aware of and respecting the rights of all humans and developing morals and ethics.

Examples:

• Peel HS
• Henschke PS
• Beverly Hills IEC and Menai HS

Community Partnerships

developing citizenship and reflecting on the role of students in the community by working with local community groups.

Examples:

• St Edward's College
• Beverly Hills PS
• Goulburn HS
• Baulkham Hills HS
• Pymble Ladies' College

Leadership

building respect and taking responsibility, including SRCs.

Examples:

• Merrylands HS
• Peel HS
• Domremy College
• Trinity Catholic College
• Goulburn HS
• Baulkham Hills HS

Curriculum

contributing strongly to the development of students by exploring values, incorporating respect and responsibility, across learning areas and teaching values that are important in the community.

Examples:

• Beverly Hills PS
• Peel HS
• Our Lady of Mercy, Parramatta
• Goulburn HS

Peer Support

students supporting other students in developing self-esteem and a sense of belonging, and investigating respect and responsibility amongst students in school and community settings.

Examples:

• Merrylands HS
• Trinity Catholic College
• Baulkham Hills HS