WELLBEING

RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Fostering a nurturing environment of respectful relationships within your family holds the key to not only harmonious living but also improved academic outcomes for your children. As parents and caregivers, embracing the art of teaching children about respect at a young age sets the stage for a lifetime of healthy interactions and empathetic understanding. It will help cultivate a positive environment where communication flourishes, conflicts are resolved constructively, and bonds are fortified.

Teaching children to respect themselves and others will open up avenues for both personal growth and academic achievement. Fostering an environment where respect is not just a word, but a practiced behaviour, will empower young people with essential life skills. Effective communication, active listening, and the art of compromise, will provide your child with a solid foundation that will transcend family interactions and help them collaborate effectively with peers, teachers and the broader community.

Equipping children with an understanding of healthy versus unhealthy relationships is an important aspect of their development. It will guide them to make informed choices, foster positive connections, and set boundaries that contribute to their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the nuances between healthy and unhealthy relationships provides children with the essential tools to navigate their social world, build self-esteem, and cultivate meaningful relationships.

In this edition of SchoolTV, learn how to empower young people in healthy interactions to embrace differences and forge connections that honour their self-worth. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this month’s edition, and we always welcome your feedback.

Here is the link to this month's edition:

https://mckinnonsc.vic.schooltv.me/newsletter/respectful-relationships

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact Student Wellbeing at wellbeing@mckinnonsc.vic.edu.au  for further information or seek medical or professional help.

JOIN US FOR MCK RESPECT 

📅 Friday 11 September 2026

🕓 Arrive: 4:00pm

 🏈 Game starts: 4:15pm

📍 Packer Park, 120 Leila Rd, Carnegie

McKinnon Secondary College and Glen Eira Old McKinnon Football Club invite you to join us for McK Respect 2026.

This community event brings together students, staff, families and community members to promote respect and take a stand against gender-based violence.

Come and watch Glen Eira Old McKinnon Football Club players and current McKinnon staff join forces to take on our Year 11 and 12 students – the McKinnon Class of 2026.

At half-time, we will come together for a 16-minute community walk, inspired by the UN Women's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence campaign. Walk with us in solidarity with victim-survivors, families and communities impacted by gender-based violence, honour those who have lost their lives, and demonstrate our shared commitment to a future where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and equality.

Whether you’re on the field, joining the walk or supporting from the sidelines, come and show your support. Together, we can create positive change.

No registration is required to attend, join the walk or cheer from the sidelines.

Please see the attached flyer for further details.

Patty Etcell

Head of Wellbeing