As a Catholic school in the Edmund Rice tradition, we are inspired by our touchstones, especially the ideal of a Liberating Education, to contribute to a world where First Nations peoples and all other Australians walk towards a reconciled future. Reconciliation is a core element of our Christian faith (Hebrews 12:14) and we understand that to live in peace, we must acknowledge the injustices of the past and be reconciled to one another in the present so that the future is characterised by dignity, justice, equity and equality, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The College actively works towards creating and maintaining a culturally safe school that is diverse and inclusive in its policies and practices. Â We are committed to challenging students, staff, parents and carers to contribute to the work of reconciliation through a process of healing and truth telling, acknowledging the devastating impact that colonisation continues to have on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members today. Our vision is to be a community that stands for justice, celebrating the continuing richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, heritages and cultures, especially the local Wodi Wodi people and the Dharawal Nation. Â
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Teach about Reconciliation
Teach about Days of National Significance
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Take Action Against Racism
Recognise and Respect Rights
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
Celebrate RAP Progress
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owned Businesses
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Reconciliation Projects
Family and Community Room
Embed Cross-curriculum Priority
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Create Stakeholder List
Reconciliation Network
Care for Country
Employment Strategy
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Curriculum Planning