This week, students and staff at Renmark High School proudly came together to raise awareness for Dolly’s Dream, a movement committed to preventing bullying and supporting young people’s mental health and well-being and encouraging kindness.

Over three days, students participated in dedicated kindness and anti-bullying workshops. These sessions provided valuable insight into the nature of bullying—both in-person and online—and gave students the tools to respond to and prevent it. The workshops sparked meaningful conversations about empathy, respect, and the importance of creating a supportive school environment.

Dolly’s Dream school programs are designed to empower young people with strategies for managing challenges, staying safe online, and accessing support when needed. By promoting kindness, empathy, and a sense of self-worth, these workshops aim to build stronger, safer communities for everyone.

To show our support, the school took part in ‘Dolly’s Day’ on Wednesday, where students and staff were encouraged to wear blue or a hat in solidarity with the cause. Our library transformed into a sea of blue and purple butterflies, each one inscribed with personal pledges from students about how they will show kindness to others—be it friends, family, or peers.

This initiative was not only visually powerful but also deeply meaningful, reinforcing the values we aim to encourage within our school community.

For more information or to support the movement, visit: www.dollysdream.org.au