The Cottage Ashmore ELC

At The Cottage Ashmore, our vision for reconciliation is to actively embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures into our everyday practice, ensuring that their histories, cultures, and contributions are not only recognised but celebrated across all aspects of our learning environment.  This year, we are committed to weaving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives authentically into daily teaching, learning activities, and experiences, across all subjects and age groups.   Our educators will actively connect with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to foster meaningful relationships, collaborate on cultural initiatives, and provide children with genuine cultural experiences. We will prioritize ongoing learning for all staff through cultural competency training, workshops, and professional development opportunities, ensuring our team is knowledgeable, confident, and respectful in embedding Indigenous perspectives.   We will actively celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through events, storytelling, arts, and shared cultural practices, ensuring these traditions are a visible and integral part of our daily life.   Our vision is to create an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture is valued, visible, and respected every day, and where both children and educators are empowered to participate in Australias reconciliation journey through awareness, understanding, and meaningful action.