A powerful statement took over the Inverell High School lawn on Wednesday, November 22, when the entire school formed a white ribbon to stand up against domestic and family violence.
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“We’ve got a large number of students that are affected by it, and therefore we want to be behind the project” principal Penny Colley said, acknowledging the town’s high domestic violence statistics.
Along with nine other schools in the area, Inverell High has been an enthusiastic participant in the Breaking the Silence training program for staff, and have incorporated teaching on domestic violence into the curriculum.
Ms Colley said the school’s focus was teaching students about respectful relationships.
Inverell High was also well represented at Thursday’s White Ribbon march, where they joined other schools and community members to show that violence will not be tolerated.
“Each year we seem to have more students involved in the march,” Ms Colley said.
“I think that’s an important thing, that it’s not just here at school.”
Naomi Shumack
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
Born and bred in Inverell, I'm passionate about community journalism. I'm the youngest of five kids, am a book worm and have a ridiculous movie collection. I have a double degree in Communications and International Studies from the University of Wollongong. I write stories for the Inverell Times, Moree Champion and Goondiwindi Argus. You can contact me at naomi.shumack@fairfaxmedia.com.au or on 0438 606 351.
