Resilience, Rights & Respectful Relationships
Respectful Relationships Education has been a core part of the Victorian Curriculum since 2016, taught in government, Catholic, and many independent schools from Foundation to Year 12. This program complements our wellbeing approach, fostering a culture of respect, equality, and inclusion across all areas of school life—including classrooms, staff rooms, sports, events, and social interactions.
By embedding respect and positive relationships into education, we support students' academic success, mental health, classroom behavior, and connections with teachers and peers. The Royal Commission into Family Violence highlighted the crucial role of schools in shaping attitudes and creating a future free from violence and discrimination.
At RHCS, students develop personal, social, and emotional skills through engaging learning experiences, covering:
Emotional Literacy
Personal Strengths
Positive Coping
Problem-Solving
Stress Management
Help-Seeking
Gender and Identity
Positive Gender Relations
The Resilience and Rights components (Topics 1-6) build a strong foundation in emotional and social skills, equipping students to engage meaningfully with Respectful Relationships concepts (Topics 7 & 8). Through this program, we empower students to embrace respect, build resilience, and contribute to a more inclusive and compassionate community.
The Resilience Project
In 2023, we have partnered with The Resilience Project to assist us in teaching students about Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness. The research is clear; the more positive emotion you experience, the more resilient you will be. For that reason we focus on three key pillars proven to cultivate positive emotion; Gratitude, Empathy and Mindfulness (GEM).
Helpful links below:
Gratitude
Paying Attention to What I Have
What is Gratitude? It’s about paying attention to the things and moments we have right now, and not worrying about what we don’t have. We practise gratitude by noticing the positives that exist around us, and by being thankful for things, places and people in our lives.
Empathy
Understanding How Other People Feel
What does empathy mean? Empathy and kindness are closely linked. So are empathy and Compassion. To be empathetic is to put ourselves in the shoes of others to feel and see what they are. We practice this by being kind towards other people.
Mindfulness
Being Calm & Present in Any Given Moment
How to practice mindfulness? Mindfulness activities help us to be present in the moment and can often create a feeling of calm. We practice this through slowing down and concentrating on one thing at a time. This includes meditation, colouring in and flow states.
Join Us Today
Red Hill Consolidated School
Location:
341 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill, Victoria 3937
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Phone number:
(03) 5989 2321
Acknowledgment of Country
Red Hill Consolidated School would like to acknowledge the Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation and their Elders, past, present and emerging, and their connection to this land on which we are now gathered. This land provides us with a place to learn, create, connect, play and explore. We cherish our surrounds, including the beautiful bays and waterways, the mountains and the valleys. As we think about the past and look forward to our future together, we offer our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders people.
