MARRUNG UPDATE

Koorie Curriculum Clusters Meeting – 28th August – Marrung Development

On Thursday 28 August, Steph, Jamie and Brooke represented our school at the Phase 2 Resource Development Gathering, held on Dja Dja Wurrung Country at Larnangurrak in Golden Square. 

This important event brought together educators and community members as part of the Marrung Aboriginal Education Plan, which aims to ensure that all Koorie learners achieve their potential, feel strong in their identity, and are supported by culturally inclusive schools.

Our school is proud to be one of three in the Melton-Brimbank region selected to participate in this initiative, which focuses on building meaningful and respectful relationships with Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs). For our community, this means working closely with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation to ensure that our curriculum and practices are guided by cultural authority and grounded in truth-telling.

The day began with a deeply moving Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, which set the tone for a day of reflection, learning, and collaboration. Participants were invited to listen to stories shared by Traditional Owners, engage in yarning circles, and reflect on the importance of learning on and from Country. These moments of connection reminded us of the power of place-based learning and the responsibility we hold as educators to honour the histories, cultures, and contributions of First Nations peoples.

Throughout the day, we worked both in clusters and individually with our RAP and Koorie Education Workforce (KEW) teams. These sessions were focused on co-developing culturally responsive resources that can be used in classrooms to support students' understanding of Aboriginal perspectives. The guidance from RAP and KEW members was invaluable, ensuring that the resources we create are not only educational but also respectful, accurate, and aligned with community expectations.

The gathering also provided a valuable opportunity to reconnect with other schools in the region, share our progress, and learn from each other’s experiences. It was inspiring to see the collective commitment to embedding Aboriginal perspectives across all areas of learning and to witness the creative and thoughtful ways schools are approaching this work.

This was more than just a professional learning day—it was a powerful reminder of the importance of relationship, respect, and reciprocity in education. We left the gathering feeling inspired, grounded, and more equipped to continue this important journey with our students and school community.

We look forward to sharing the resources developed through this process and continuing to walk alongside our RAP partners in the spirit of reconciliation and cultural integrity.