North Rocks Public School

North Rocks Public School (NRPS) is committed to providing students with a deep understanding of Australia’s shared history and identity, with a commitment to strengthening the relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and the wider Australian community.  

To foster a culture of inclusivity, our staff are committed to ensuring that the richness of First Nations perspectives, and a focus on reconciliation, is embedded across the curriculum. Through recognising our shared history, we will support staff, students and community to understand the importance of working together in our journey towards reconciliation to ensure we hold a respectful shared future.  

We will focus on building cultural competency among our staff and students. We will provide opportunities for continued professional development for staff, to ensure we are accurate, knowledgeable and appropriate in our understanding of, and facilitation of teaching/learning experiences about, First Nations histories, cultures and contributions.  

We will focus on the five interrelated dimensions of reconciliation: historical acceptance; race relations; equality and equity; institutional integrity; and unity. NRPS will incorporate more opportunities for students to build an appreciation of the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures, histories and identities to ensure that they are respectful on the path towards reconciliation. This will be embedded in our teaching and learning programs. We are dedicated to working together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and their families to provide meaningful social, cultural and academic opportunities that support cultural pride and allow one’s fullest potential to be reached.  

NRPS is committed to establishing authentic, long-term relationships with the local First Nations community through continued consultation, conversations and collaboration.