Above: The students of Mrs. Higgins' class on
Harmony Day
Harmony Day is on 21 March each year and coincides
with the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial
Discrimination. Harmony Day was first celebrated in Australia in
1999. This is the second year that Happy Valley School has participated
in the celebration. The values associated with Harmony Day are actively
pursued in our school.
Harmony Day aims to encourage Australians to think
about our community's success as a multicultural society; re-commit to
continuing respect, goodwill and understanding between all Australians
of all backgrounds; and take a stand against racism, prejudice and
intolerance.
The Day is designed to challenge all Australians
to:
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take a stand against racism, prejudice and
intolerance;
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help build a peaceful and productive future for
our children by setting an example of how to live in harmony, making
the most of our racial, cultural, social and religious diversity; and
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put into practice the best of traditional
Australian values - justice, equality, fairness and friendship.
The Theme for Harmony Day is:
You + Me = Us
Orange is the official Harmony Day colour. The
colour orange was selected for Harmony Day because it is an active
colour that implies celebration.
All Junior Primary classes became actively
involved in Harmony Day. Many different classroom activities took place
and the celebrations culminated in a special Junior Primary assembly
held in the school Hall. The photographs to the left and below depict
some of the Harmony Day activities.
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Above:
Mrs. Higgins' class learnt about Aboriginal culture. They made
Aboriginal flags and listened to the Thukeri Dreaming story. Dreaming
stories teach about rules for living, the environment and the spiritual
world. We did some dot painting on Thukeri fish. |
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At the assembly, Mrs. Atanasoff’s class did a great job
organizing the assembly. All the classes showed what they
have been doing for Harmony Day. Mrs. Atanasoff’s class did
an Indian dance with some hands they had made.
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Mrs. Brettig’s class wore hats from other
countries. Mrs.
Brettig wore some clothing that Muslim woman wear. It is
called a Burqua if you live in Pakistan and a Chaderee if
you live in Afghanistan. |
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Mrs. Bailey’s and Mrs. Loveday’s class made
paper chain people from other countries. |
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Mrs.
Higgins' class
present their work at Harmony Day assembly. |
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Students from Mrs. Higgins'
class display their Harmony posters. |
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Michael from Mrs. Higgins' class points to
the Harmony Day banner that the class made. It features the
message;
you + me = us |
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Whoever you are.
Where ever you are from.
A smile is a smile in everyone's language. |
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