SIX Hawkesbury schools gathered at Windsor High for their annual White Ribbon Cup last week, a friendly game of soccer in support of White Ribbon Australia, a charity that works to prevent men's violence against women.
Windsor High, Richmond High, Hawkesbury High, Colo High, Arndell Anglican College and Bede Polding Catholic College competed in the cup, which has been running in the Hawkesbury since 2015.
Windsor High teacher Tim Fragogiannis - one of the organisers of the cup - said every participant donated a gold coin, and all funds raised went to White Ribbon Australia.
"[The White Ribbon Cup] is important for two reasons: one because Windsor High School is a White Ribbon School, we must advocate for raising awareness regarding domestic violence," Mr Fragogiannis.
"Secondly, The Hawkesbury area has one of the most alarming statistics regarding domestic violence, we must educate the next generation about the impacts of it in order to hopefully one day stop it."
The White Ribbon Soccer Cup took place on Friday, August 30, from 8:30am until 1pm, with a round robbin soccer tournament between the schools.
A number of special guests visited Windsor High on the day, to help get White Ribbon's message across to different demographics.
Susan Templeman represented the political side of things, while delegates from the Western Sydney Wanderers represented the message from a sports point of view.
Hawkesbury police spoke of the community aspect and Channel 7 reported on a state level.
Windsor High school won the cup, defeating Colo 1-0, in what Mr Fragogiannis described as a "fantastic" day.
"The students had lots of fun, it was a competitive day and most importantly students got the message of promoting positive relationships in their lives," he said.
The White Ribbon website states: "White Ribbon Australia is a part of a global social movement of men and boys working to end men's violence against women."
Windsor High School will also recognise White Ribbon Day on November 22.
