St Mary's is committed to improving learning opportunities and outcomes to ensure all students achieve academic success. We will show this commitment by acknowledging the diverse cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As a school, we strive for staff and students to acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples, perspectives, histories and cultures. We continue to deepen our knowledge and understanding of, and meaningful relationships with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
As we continue to grow as a community of active learners, we commit to ensuring there is a focus on what it means to respectfully engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples' histories, values, languages and culture across Australia.
Reconciliation means respectfully embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders peoples’ cultures and perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone is welcomed, respected, and represented in all aspects of learning.
We strive to ensure families and wider community feel supported and connected.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Representation on Committees
Create Stakeholder List
Teach about Days of National Significance
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owned Businesses