WWHS turns yellow for R U OK? Day

Wee Waa High School came together on Thursday 10 September to mark R U OK? Day, with students and staff wearing yellow and bringing along a gold coin donation in support of mental health initiatives.

Ruby Graham making yellow cupcakes to sell at the WWHS Little Harvest Cafe. Photos kindly supplied by WWHS.

The school community rallied behind the important cause, raising an impressive $583 while helping to spread the message that a simple conversation can make a meaningful difference.

Loela Palmer and Ruby Clayton.

R U OK? Day is an Australian mental health awareness day that encourages people to check in with friends, family, colleagues and community members by asking, “Are you OK?”. The day is led by R U OK?, a national suicide prevention charity focused on giving people the confidence to have supportive conversations with someone who may be struggling.

The WWHS Student Representative Council also embraced the spirit of the day, preparing a selection of yellow-themed treats for the school’s Little Harvest Cafe to sell at lunchtime.

Billy Shearin.

It was a bright and positive day for Wee Waa High School, bringing students and staff together to promote kindness, connection and care for one another.