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This week we are acknowledging the gift of Australia’s cultural diversity, where inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone are celebrated.

Harmony Week is celebrated this week around Australia and culminates on Thursday 21 March; the United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Harmony Week is managed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC), and gives people the opportunity to celebrate what makes each Australian unique and share what we have in common. The continuing message for Harmony Day in 2019 is that in the diversity of stories we all belong to and strengthen the identity of one Australia. We are all welcome as part of our country, enriching Australia by our story. It is also a day to reflect on where Australia has come from, recognising also the traditional owners of this land.

Ultimately Harmony Day is about community participation, inclusiveness and respect – celebrating the different cultures that have made Australia a great place to live.

Harmony Week at Tenison Woods College

Following the heart wrenching events in Christchurch, New Zealand, last week we send our love, prayers and support to our local Muslim community, and our New Zealand sisters and brothers.  Our steadfast and committed support of Harmony Week is one way we can underline our preferred future of harmony, diversity, kindness, peacefulness and respect.

On Thursday, Harmony Day, we are encouraging our community to wear a touch of orange to acknowledge the United Nation's International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.  During the day our Student Leaders will be conducting a range of food and games activities to celebrate the day. Then in the evening, commencing at 6:00pm we will enjoy our ‘Taste of Harmony’ Shared Dinner. Families are invited to come and support intercultural understanding and appreciation, by bringing a dish from your country of birth and come and enjoy good company together. I am delighted that at Tenison Woods College we have chosen an evening meal as an opportunity to share our cultural heritages and gifts.

May the God of Gentleness

soften the tensions within us.

The God of Power

strengthen us.

The God of Wisdom

gift us with discerning minds and hearts.

The God of Love

teach us to be companions to each other. Amen

David Mezinec | Principal

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