Respect
Respect is the way someone treats other people. Waiting to speak, refraining from asking
too many direct questions, making sure no one is made to feel uncomfortable, and generally
demonstrating respect for other people's opinions, beliefs, and cultures are just a few
examples of how to exhibit respect (3Rs, 2016).
Relationship
the relationship between two or more entities or things, or the presence of a relationship. the
quality of being related through marriage or blood. The attitude and conduct of two or more
individuals or groups towards one another (3Rs, 2016).
All students must have a comprehension of current, cross-cultural relationships, which
includes:
● connections to family
● relationships with a country or location
● ties to the sea and sky
Reconciliation
Making one viewpoint or opinion consistent with another.
In order to address equitable gaps and attain a shared sense of fairness and justice, we
must first establish relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and
non-Indigenous peoples. This process is known as reconciliation.
Reconciliation Australia, the national expert organisation on reconciliation, published its
ground-breaking report The State of Reconciliation in Australia in 2016 to give a framework
for meaningfully defining and monitoring reconciliation. The paper identifies five crucial
characteristics that, taken together, create a full picture of reconciliation. These dimensions
are based on an extensive review of reconciliation in Australia and around the world. These
aspects include institutional integrity, unity, equality and equity, historical acceptance, and
race relations (3Rs, 2020).
Students who learn about indigenous culture and history tend to have a better understanding
of and empathy for indigenous people, which makes it easier for them to form positive
relationships. Additionally, this can result in better academic performance because students
who feel a connection to their culture and community are more likely to be motivated to
pursue their studies (Turner, Wilson and Wilks, 2017).Building strong relationships with
Aboriginal families and communities is one way that encouraging respect relationships and
reconciliation can benefit the school community more broadly. Schools and Aboriginal
communities can collaborate to develop more culturally sensitive programmes and projects
that fulfil the needs of all children when they form genuine connections (Tanner,2013).
refference
3Rs. (2016). Respect, Relationships, Reconciliation - 3Rs. [online] Available at:
https://rrr.edu.au/unit/module-1/topic-1/respect/.
3Rs. (2020). Topic 1: Respect, Relationships and Reconciliation - 3Rs. [online] Available at:
https://rrr.edu.au/unit/module-1/topic-1/.
Elena (2022). FREE 2023 calendar of events and special dates for Early Childhood
Educators and Teachers in Australia. [online] EduTribe. Available at:
http://www.edutribe.com.au/educator-resources/2023-calendar-of-events-and-special-dates-
for-early-childhood-educators-and-teachers-in-australia/ [Accessed 19 Apr. 2023].
Tanner, K.D. (2013). Structure Matters: Twenty-One Teaching Strategies to Promote Student
Engagement and Cultivate Classroom Equity. CBE—Life Sciences Education, [online] 12(3),
pp.322–331. doi:https://doi.org/10.1187/cbe.13-06-0115.
Turner, A., Wilson, K. and Wilks, J. (2017). Aboriginal Community Engagement in Primary
Schooling: Promoting Learning through a Cross-Cultural Lens. Australian Journal of
Teacher Education, 42(11), pp.96–116. doi:https://doi.org/10.14221/ajte.2017v42n11.7.
Important dates
New Year's Day* Sunday, 1 January Public holiday
2023
New Year's Day Additional Monday, 2 January Public holiday
Holiday 2023
Chinese New Year Sunday, 22 Celebrate chinese
January 2023 New year
Australia Day Thursday, 26 Public holiday
January 2023
Holi Monday, 06 March Celebrate holi let
2023 children play with
colours.
Labour Day Monday, 13 March Public holiday
2023
Good Friday Friday, 7 April Public holiday
2023
Saturday before Easter Saturday, 8 April Public holiday
Sunday 2023
Easter Sunday Sunday, 9 April Public holiday
2023
Easter Monday Monday, 10 April Public holiday
2023
Jewish passover Thursday,13 April Make seder plate
2023
Earth Day Saturday,22 April Special lesson
2023 environment
ANZAC Day Tuesday, 25 April Public holiday
2023
King's Birthday Monday, 12 June Public holiday
2023
Asalha Puja Day Monday ,03 July Celebrate Asalha
2023 puja Day
Friday before AFL Grand Friday, 29 Public holiday
Final Holiday September 2023
Melbourne Cup** Tuesday, 7 Public holiday
November 2023
Christmas Day Monday, 25 Public holiday
December
(Elena, 2022)
Chinese new year
On chinese new we show
students the lion and dragon dance.
Holi
On this day we play with dry colours. Children play with colour and apply colour on each
in the safe environment.
Jewish passover
MAKE YOUR OWN SEDER PLATE
Every seder table has a seder plate! These can be simple or ornate, disposable or treasured heirlooms
Earth day
Seed jar Experiment
On earth day students Plant seeds in a jar and watch them grow! An easy plant activity that can be
observed over a week.
Asalha Puja Day
On this day we use a story book to make children learn about the buddhist culture.
