“Every year hundreds of millions of people around the world take part in Earth Hour. For 60 minutes people in more than 7,000 cities in over 190 countries switch off their lights as a symbolic gesture of solidarity to show they care about our planet and its future.” About Earth Hour – Earth Hour 2023 - Earth Hour

This year Earth Hour is taking place at 8:30PM 25th March (tomorrow tonight!)

To participate, all you need to do is turn the lights off in your house for 1 hour, from 8:30-9:30PM.

 For more info check out earthhour.org.au

Ramadan Kareem to all of our Muslim students.  

Today marks the start of Ramadan.  Ramadan is a holy month for followers of Islam and is observed as a time of worship for Muslims worldwide.

Ramadan is a time of spiritual growth and development, reflection, joy and celebration.

If you know someone observing Ramadan, be sure to say " Ramadan Kareem” which means to have a blessed Ramadan or Happy Ramadan.

“Harmony Week (20-26 March) is the celebration that recognises our diversity and brings together Australians from all different backgrounds. It’s about inclusiveness, respect and a sense of belonging for everyone. To participate, you can wear orange to show your support” https://www.harmony.gov.au/Student Life offers support to BHI students of all backgrounds. We have tailored support for our International, Indigenous and Accessibility students. To contact Student Life and find out how we can support you follow this link https://studentweb.bhtafe.edu.au/mod/page/view.php?id=694946#everyonebelongs #harmonyday2023 #HarmonyWeek2023

Today is World Sleep Day! This year’s theme is Sleep is Essential for Health.

A lack of adequate sleep impacts your health as it affects how you feel and how your body functions. It also affects how well you concentrate and how focused you are whilst studying.

If you would like to talk to someone about improving your sleep quality, please contact Student Life by following this link Student Hub: Student Life overview and contacts (bhtafe.edu.au)

For more info about sleep please click here Facts about Sleep (sleephealthfoundation.org.au)

 

Following on from International Women’s Day, Box Hill Institute is pleased to offer all students the acclaimed Consent Matters course.

Consent Matters assists students to Explore ways to recognise and ask for consent and demonstrates how to be an ‘active bystander’.

Click this link to complete the course Student Hub: Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (bhtafe.edu.au) (You will be prompted to log in to StudentWeb).

We encourage all students to complete the course and help improve the lives of women in education, workforces and communities.