Events and Programs
Schools are encouraged to participate in a range of commemorative events and programs that reflect multicultural perspectives and inclusiveness. Victoria’s celebratory events promote cultural diversity awareness and help teachers provide for an inclusive curriculum.
This section features commemorative days celebrated in the Victorian school community. The exhibitions and projects offer personal journeys and insights into experiences that promote an awareness and understanding of intercultural values.
The events further support multicultural and values education in a number of domains including:
- Interpersonal Development
- Communication
- Humanities
- The Arts
Events
The following celebratory Multicultural events and awards are held in Victoria annually.
- Cultural Diversity Quest (17-23 March) is an annual key component of Celebrate our Cultural Diversity Week event that provides an opportunity for all Victorian schools to celebrate and explore concepts around cultural, linguistic and religious diversity.
- United Nations commemorations and observances provides key dates of significant cultural and religious observances.
- Victoria’s Awards for Excellence in Multicultural Affairs recognise contributions made by individuals in promoting harmony among their school and community.
For suggested classroom activities to form entries for the Cultural Diversity Quest or to form the basis of an application for multicultural events and festivals grants, see: Classroom activities (PDF - 179Kb)
Programs
- Courage to Care is a travelling exhibition and educational program about learning from the past to create a better future. It seeks to educate young people about racism in particular and prejudice in general. The program provides students with an opportunity to explore the impact of discrimination on everyday lives, at home, at schools, in the playground, in the community and in society.
- Together for Humanity is an interactive, interfaith program that engages and discusses with students the values that we share. The program aims to tackle prejudice and promote social cohesion.