Dear Parents and Carers
Responding to racism and promoting multiculturalism at East Victoria Park Primary School.
Our school values the cultural diversity of its students, staff, families and community members. We all have a role to play in shaping the attitudes and beliefs of our young people and promoting tolerance, social cohesion, and the benefits and strengths of multiculturalism. At EVPPS, we aim to create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and respected. We are pleased to outline how we support a culturally safe and inclusive environment for our students, staff, and members of our school community, and how we can work together to achieve this.
At EVPPS we will work to:
- create safe and culturally responsive learning environments.
- listen to your concerns about cultural safety and respond in timely and effective ways.
- continue to build respectful relationships with our school community.
- deliver the Western Australian Curriculum in culturally safe and responsive ways, supporting our students to value their culture and identity.
- celebrate the cultures, backgrounds and experiences of our students and their families.
We can all work together to positively influence the wellbeing, engagement and learning of our students, supporting them to achieve their full potential. To do this, it is important that we value and respect each other, and value the contributions that we can all make to enriching our school community. This includes listening to children and young people and having open conversations about cultural, ethnic and social diversity, and the benefits this diversity brings to our school community.
There are times when incidents of racism are reported in a school. I have spoken with several senior classes and encouraged all students to report any instances of inappropriate language or behaviour. I have also reminded them that if they do not feel comfortable speaking with an adult at school, they should tell a parent, who can then inform the school. It is especially important that any incidents are reported so they can be addressed promptly and appropriately.
During our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) assembly this morning, I spoke with all students about the importance of speaking and acting respectfully towards one another. This will continue to be a focus throughout the term during PBS assemblies.
As a school we will continue to promote open conversations about cultural, ethnic, and social diversity, and reinforce the importance of reporting inappropriate language and behaviour. Together, we can ensure that our school remains a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everyone.
Our school has clear processes to respond to incidents of racism, intolerance and discrimination on school site, including how these incidents can be reported.
How can you report incidents of racism and discrimination?
Reports can be made directly to the Department of Education as a complaint using the following processes:
- In person: Contact the school as soon as you have concerns. Talking to your child’s teacher, deputy principal or principal, is the best place to start. Contact the school to arrange an appointment, or if you prefer, email, phone or write a letter.
- By phone: Call the Department of Education complaints advice line on 1800 655 985.
- In writing: Send an email or letter to school eastvictoriapark.ps@education.wa.edu.au or your education regional office southmetro.ero@education.wa.edu.au.
- Online: Make a complaint using the Department of Education online form.
Making a complaint can be difficult and at times feel overwhelming, so support is available on request. Information about the complaint process is also available in a variety of languages: Let’s talk about your concerns, Understand the complaints process.
Complaints are handled using the Complaint handling framework.
Thank you for taking the time to read this correspondence. Our school vision – Welcoming All, Attaining Excellence – reminds us of the standard we expect from everyone in our school community.
Kind regards
Kim Knowles
Principal
15 October 2025