Aboriginal Education

Reconciliation Week 2025 – Week 5 Term 2 

During National Reconciliation Week 2025, Camden High School hosted bush tucker workshops that provided students with a unique opportunity to develop their leadership skills and cultural understanding. Under the guidance of Greg Smith—a proud Kamilaroi man and founder of Yama 2 You Bush Tucker Nursery—students led both practical kitchen sessions and theory-based workshops with our primary school visitors from Camden South, Camden, Cawdor, Douglass Park and The Oaks Public Schools, fostering collaboration and a deeper understanding of bush tucker knowledges. 

This initiative was a resounding success and served as a meaningful way to celebrate this year's theme, "Bridging Now to Next," by connecting communities and honoring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.   

NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2025  

NAIDOC Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This year’s theme, ‘The next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy’ invites us all to reflect, learn and walk together toward a shared future. 

While NAIDOc Week falls within the school holidays, Camden High School will be celebrating upon our return from the break, with a range of engaging activities for students, including art workshops, a fun guessing competition and hands-on didgeridoo-making and weaving workshops. 

See the links below for events happening in the community during the break as we honour and celebrate First Nations voices, culture, and creativity. 

NAIDOC Week will be celebrated in the community during the school holiday break :

• Camden Council - https://www.camden.nsw.gov.au/community/support/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-communities/naidoc-week  

• Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation - https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/naidoc-week-events/tharawal-2025-naidoc-family-fun-day-0