A MEANINGFUL JOURNEY INTO RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

The Respectful Relationships Day was a really uplifting and positive day for Year 11 students, when we reflected on mental health issues and engaged with our peers on a deeper level.

The program helped us connect with ourselves and others, leading to meaningful discussions and conversations.

The Flourish Girl groups started the day with some ‘get to know you’ games which allowed us to create a safe and comfortable space.

We engaged in many activities throughout the day to help build confidence, understand ourselves better and to develop a stronger sense of community.

A favourite activity involved writing kind messages to each person in the group, which produced many positive words about ourselves, filled the room with positive emotion and even brought some to tears (the good kind!).

It was such an inspiring experience that reminded us of the importance of kindness and of withholding judgment. We got so much out of the program!

The Man Cave groups were led by experienced facilitators who had unique stories and tools to share with each group.

The day was full of emotional ups and downs, with moments where we could laugh and smile, and also moments where we were able to lean on each other for comfort and support.

Games helped create a safe space for everyone and understand that we are all unique and have stories that matter.

We learned that bottling up feelings leads only to pressure and that we need to express our emotions better.

The day showed us how much we share and created a stronger sense of community and connection amongst us.

Every student participated really well throughout the program, making it a really special day.

Overall, we went through a meaningful journey where we gained new tools for relating to each other and built stronger relationships.

Ella Jamieson and Aris Moustakas Year 11