At Marymount Catholic Primary School, we take inspiration from the example of Mary, the mother of Jesus and St Francis. Â
Through our Marian and Franciscan charism, we aspire to build community, and to develop rich and positive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We foster the importance of respectfully embedding Australia's First Nations people's histories and cultures through our curriculum, prayer, symbols and liturgy. Â We are people who care and who are committed to working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to increase respect, reduce prejudice and strengthen unity. Â Â
We shape people of the future, who reflect on the past, look to the present and forward to the future to interact, live, work and learn together in harmony with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Â Â
We are life-long learners, who are passionate about the need to engage in vibrant learning experiences, which deepens our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
We are people of joy, faith and spirit, who dream of a reconciled Australia where everyone is treated with dignity and justice and given equal and equitable opportunities to achieve success. Â We are people of a sustainable future, who embrace and learn with respect, from the expertise, wisdom and stewardship of the First Nations' people who have cared and lived on this Country for thousands of years. Â Â Â
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Teach about Reconciliation
Teach about Days of National Significance
Acknowledgement of Country
Welcome to Country
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Reconciliation Projects
Build Relationships with Community
Take Action Against Racism
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Explore Current Affairs and Issues