At Pinewood Primary School, we are actively engaged in supporting reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive environment that emphasises mutual respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all non-Indigenous Australians. We aim to empower all students to become respectful and informed citizens who deeply value the richness of the worlds oldest living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  Â
We envision a future grounded in mutual respect by deepening our collective knowledge of First Nations peoples and supporting a sense of belonging for all people. We aim to foster empathy, challenge stereotypes, and promote equity, equality, mutual respect, compassion, and cultural understanding between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider school community. Â Our vision for reconciliation is one unity, healing, and empowerment. Through genuine respectful relationships, understanding diverse perspectives, active listening, and shared learning, we walk together with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ona shared journey of reconciliation. Â Pinewood Primary School is committed to respectfully supporting First Nations peoples by nurturing responsibility, self-confidence, optimism, integrity, and respect within the Pinewood Primary School and the wider community. Together, as a school and community, we are committed to supporting the journey of reconciliation. Â Â Â Â Â Â
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Acknowledgement of Country
Staff Engagement with RAP
Care for Country
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Welcome to Country
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Reconciliation Projects
Build Relationships with Community
Inclusive Policies
Curriculum Planning
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Celebrate RAP Progress
Take Action Against Racism
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages