Waverley College students take a stand against domestic violence to mark White Ribbon Day

The boys at Waverley College are taking a stand against domestic violence. Will you join them?

Waverley College students take part in White Ribbon Day.

Earlier this month all students of Waverley College joined the White Ribbon movement, where boys and men work to end male violence against women.

Green House implemented the movement as part of its major social justice initiative.

A 2.4m high White Ribbon was unveiled at the school assembly before all 1,450 Waverley College students took a pledge to stand up, speak out and act to prevent men’s violence against women before signing the ribbon.

Finn Warren, Sean Kearns, Joshua Nathan and Mark Andre show their support.

On average a woman dies every week through domestic violence. This figure does not take into account the thousands of others who are still suffering abuse.

In order to achieve our goal, we as young men need to create a culture that respects and values women.

I believe we can start by thinking about the language we use when talking about women.

“We are very proud of the Green House for starting this initiative,” said Graham Leddie, Head of College at Waverley College.

Rory Doyle and his friends are starting the conversation about respect.

“Students spend a huge amount of their life at school, it is vital that we, as educators, have a positive influence on them and teach them to respect themselves, women, their families and members of the community.”

Waverley College students, along with the Randwick council community, will also march from High Cross Park to Grant Reserve on White Ribbon Day (Friday November 23) to show further support for the cause and to once again pledge to end violence against women.