Dapto High School

Dapto High School is dedicated to reconciliation and achieving educational equity and equality for all Australians. We actively and respectfully engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples cultures, perspectives, and histories, upholding respect and integrity in all we do. Located on the Land of the Wodi Wodi and Dharawal people of the Five Island Dreaming, our school honours the profound legacy of learning that stretches back to time immemorial, where the First Peoples of this Land shared their culture and knowledge before the wounds of colonisation. We recognise Country's crucial role for the wellbeing of all, committing to its care and healing, as it sustains us and future generations. We are committed to building and earning the trust of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples by making our school a culturally safe place for learning and growing together. Reconciliation is an active, daily commitment. We acknowledge past injustices and intergenerational traumas, embracing our truth-telling responsibility We commit to walking beside  First Nations peoples in the present, learning and improving constantly to support healing, demonstrating our respect through continuous growth and excellence. The words and actions of our staff carry both the responsibility and the opportunity to shape a more just future for generations of young people and their families. We are unwavering in our pursuit of educational equity, knowing it improves health and outcomes for First Nations communities. Through education, we empower young people to achieve self-determination. We understand that genuine reconciliation goes beyond words. We commit to demonstrating our goals through our actions, ensuring they speak louder than our statements, embodying our values of respect, integrity, safety, and excellence in every step.