Courage to Care

During Week 3 of this term, our Year 8 students took part in the Courage to Care program, which empowers individuals to become "Upstanders" - those who actively support and stand up for victims of bullying and harassment in a safe and constructive way.

By drawing on the devastating lessons of the Holocaust, the program highlights how passive bystanders can inadvertently enable harmful actions against individuals, groups, and entire communities. Students had the privilege of hearing powerful stories of survival from Holocaust survivors and their families, while also engaging in interactive activities and thought-provoking discussions.

Dedicated volunteers from Courage to Care guided our students through real-world scenarios, helping them understand the emotions of the victims and their families, and developing their own empathy and compassion. Through this exploration, students learned how an Upstander can challenge harmful behaviour and offer meaningful support to those in need.

We hope these invaluable lessons inspire our students to foster positive change among their peers and within the wider McKinnon community. We encourage you to continue this important conversation at home, discussing the impact and importance of being an Upstander.

A heartfelt thank you to Courage to Care for once again providing our students with such a profound and enriching experience.