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SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of indigenous communities.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of range of traditional and contemporary activities.

NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.

This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.

Holiday Program

During the holidays we had some students attend our Holiday Program. It was a great opportunity to engage with their peers. Activities involved an Excursion to ‘Paint a Pot’ in Narre Warren and to Jells Park to watch our school International Netball Teams compete. It also involved some craft and movies back at school. Thank you to all those who attended and to Miss Scott!

Popular Social Media App- Snapchat Security changes

There have been some changes to Snapchat's privacy settings recently which we encourage parents and students to be aware of. Please see this image which shows the features of the app, risks involved and some tips to keep young people safe while using it. (Source: Ineqe Safeguarding Group)

 Emma Neville and Ms Samantha Powell

Assistant Principals - Students