Park Orchards Kindergarten

At Park Orchards Kindergarten, we respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we live, work, and learn. We honour their enduring connections to Country and kin, and we recognise the deep cultural and spiritual ties they maintain with this Land.     We acknowledge the injustices of the past and present and support the ongoing journey toward truth, justice, and reconciliation. We are committed to creating space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices to be heard, valued, and respected. As a learning community, we are proud to be advocates for First Nations peoples voices and perspectives, promoting recognition, respect, and celebration of the worlds oldest living cultures.     Our early childhood educators are dedicated to ongoing professional learning, with a focus on meaningfully embedding First Nations poeples perspectives within our curriculum. Through this, we seek to create opportunities for children, families, and educators to learn about, reflect on, and build respectful connections with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.     We aim to foster strong, respectful relationships with the local First Nations community, understanding that such connections can have a significant and lasting impact across our entire community.     By deepening our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures, we contribute to a more inclusive and respectful local and national community. We remain committed to a future that values diversity, inclusivity, advocacy, and shared learning.