NORTH Primary School demonstrated its commitment to stopping domestic violence in the community after dedicating an assembly to recognising White Ribbon Week.
The assembly, organised by Room 15, showcased a dance performance, poetry, a rap and work students participated in during the school’s 16 Days of Action.
Students shared a poem in regard to the statistics of domestic violence and women in abusive relationships while Mount Gambier Councillor Josh Lynagh performed a rap alongside students, bringing awareness to the cause.
“Students have also been involved with making cupcakes and bears to give out to women’s refuges in the area,” teacher Sharon Mount said.
White Ribbon student ambassador Jake was also recognised at the assembly for his work with assisting on the cause.
“Jake has been an active participant within the school, displaying the values in the classroom and in the yard, making him a person others can look up to,” Ms Mount said.
Jake said he enjoyed the role of being an ambassador as it made him feel he was doing something positive.
“I enjoy my role because it is helping others and as there is a lot of violence in society,” Jake said.
Principal Jane Turner said the assembly showed students were committed to recognising the problem in society.
“The entire school will be part of the solution and will remember to stand up and call out violence against women,” Ms Turner said.
