Preventing and Addressing Racism

Racism is not tolerated at Warrnambool East Primary School.

 

Warrnambool East PS is committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where racism is not tolerated. Racism harms students’ mental health, learning and sense of belonging. We celebrate the diversity of cultures, ethnicities and faiths of all our students. It is up to all of us at Warrnambool East PS to make our school a place that is free of racism and where everyone feels respected and can learn in a safe and inclusive environment.

 

What Warrnambool East PS is doing to prevent racism

Warrmambool East PS follows the Department of Education’s Preventing and Addressing Racism in Schools Policy. We are building a culturally safe school with inclusive learning for everyone by working with staff, students, families, carers and communities. We will:

  • provide programs that teach about and celebrate diversity, inclusion and the impact of racism to build understanding and empathy
  • use practices that support all students to thrive
  • implement anti-racism efforts to prevent and address racism effectively
  • make sure everyone feels safe, with clear and accessible pathways to report racism
  • commit to the WEPS anti racism campaign – No to Racism and Yes to Inclusion @ WEPS

 

What to do if your child experiences or witnesses racism at school

If your child experiences or witnesses racism or religious discrimination at school, please let us know. You can tell your child’s teacher or any of the following school staff members: Marina Milich (Principal), Ann Dwyer (Assistant Principal), Kerry McCarthy (Engagement and Mental Health Leader), Nicole Farrelly (Diversity and Inclusion Leader) or Lesley Keilar (WEPS Social Worker).

Report Racism hotline

If you don’t feel comfortable reporting racism to school, or you are not happy with the school’s response, you can report racism to:


For additional support following an incident of racism:

 

For more information about how to report racism to the school, and to get information in community languages, visit this website: Report racism or religious discrimination in schools.

If you need an interpreter to call the school, please use the details available at: Guide for Families: How to use an interpreter to contact your school.

How Warrnambool East PS will respond to racism

 

When you report a racist incident, Warrnambool East PS will:

  • take your report seriously and act quickly
  • give you ongoing support
  • investigate and respond safely and appropriately 
  • enact consequences and provide educational resources to those who have acted inappropriately and communicate with their families
  • keep you informed, while respecting privacy
  • review the incident to help avoid it from happening again.

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