Harmony Day – Free Dress Competition

The Japanese Department invites Prep to Year 5 students to share in a cultural experience to celebrate cultures, language and difference. The continuing message for Harmony Day is that Everyone Belongs, which means all Australians are a welcome part of our country, regardless of their background. It's a time to reflect on where Australia has come from, recognising the traditional owners of this land. It's also about community participation, inclusiveness and respect – celebrating the different cultures that make Australia a great place to live.

On Tuesday 21^st March, Prep to Year 5 students are invited to celebrate multiculturalism by dressing up in an outfit of their choice, which represents a particular culture such as a kimono for Japan or a kilt for Scotland. Need some inspiration? Head to: http://costumes.lovetoknow.com/National_Costumes_of_the_World.

Some guidelines do apply. Students must wear enclosed shoes and their outfit must be appropriate for class and culturally sensitive. Students need to wear a College hat during break times and HPE lessons. Students that have HPE classes need to wear appropriate footwear and may change into sports uniform.

Japanese Department staff will judge the best dressed on the day with winners being announced at assembly on Monday 27^th March.

Mrs Jo Bailey, Head of P-5 Japanese