St Patrick's College Townsville

St Patricks College Townsville is deeply committed to the journey of genuine reconciliation through deep listening, truth-telling and consultation. We strive to be a welcoming and safe space for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families, staff and communities, a space where everyone is respected and valued. St Patrick's College Townsville understands the best outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young peoples are achieved when everyone works in partnership, including students, their families, staff and communities. Using this approach to reconciliation, we aim to drive positive and lasting change in pursuit of a better future for all.     At St Patricks College Townsville, we honour the Traditional Custodians of the Land and recognise the sacredness of the Land itself. The Land is sacred, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are not just one group among many, but the First Peoples of this Land (Pope Francis, Laudato Si, No. 146).     At St Patrick's College Townsville we acknowledge the past and are dedicated to working toward a shared future where every person is treated with dignity and respect, in the true spirit of Mercy. We actively encourage educational opportunities that connect us with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, Elders, and Traditional Custodians, ensuring that their wisdom and knowledge are valued and included.     Our commitment extends to integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives throughout our curriculum, making sure that these views are respected and woven into our learning. Above all, we aim to create a place of teaching and learning that celebrates culture, fosters aspirations, recognises diversity, and offers equal opportunities for all, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples practices.