Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education News
Freedom Ride 60th Anniversary
Sixty years ago, on 12th February 1965 , a group of 30 Sydney University students led by Arrente man Charles Perkins visited 9 towns, highlighting and challenging racism and discrimination across NSW.
On Monday 17th February 2025, the community of Walgett, commemorated, honoured and celebrated this significant event. St. Joseph’s Primary School marched proudly alongside their community and had the privilege to perform the Acknowledgement to Country in the local Yuwaalaraay Language under the guidance of Uncle JB and staff to special guests and community.
The Freedom Ride 60th year Commemorative journey continued onto Moree on Wednesday 19th February 2025 with the St. Philomena’s School School Leaders attend the event along with school dancer who proudly perform cultural dances for invited guests and the community as they came together as one to commemorate and celebrate this important chapter of our history.
Congratulations to all our communities and schools in acknowledging this significant journey from the past as we walk together to a hope filled future together.
St. Joseph’s School - Walgett - Acknowledgement to Country
St. Philomena’s School Leaders and Cultural dancers- Moree
Learn more about the entire journey and its impact.
📖 Read personal diary entries via AIATSIS:https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/1965-freedom-ride
Secondary - AEA & Focus Teachers Retreat
Term 1 - Week 9
Date: Day 1: Thursday, 27 March. Day 2: Friday: 28 March, 2025
Time: Day 1: 8:30 am - 3:30 Pm - Day 2: 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Inverell - Holy Trinity School
Registration: Registration form
Registrations close - Thursday, 13 March 2025
Learning Goals: Day 1 - On Country experience (Inverell) - experience an immersion into the local community led by the Holy Trinity School Aboriginal Education Team and the Beyond session led by Shane Hardcastle, supported by ACS Karen Tighe and Lilly Moar to deliver dynamic, interactive, and tailored educational solutions that help students better understand their strengths, interests, and potential career pathways. This session is aligned with the outcomes for ACS Warraymaylaya Retreats and Cultural Plans for a hope-filled future.
VET/Careers Teachers are encouraged to attend day 1
Day 2 - A strength-based approach to understand and utilise Compass and Cultural Plans to facilitate an authentic relationship with students, staff, families and communities. This workshop is led by ACS staff Karen Tighe, Briony Martin and Alana Hatch.
Wii Gaay important dates
25th February Learning Hub 1 permission notes due
5th March Zooms: staff 2pm and staff/students at 2:15pm
19th March staff Zoom at 2:15 pm
20th March student Zoom 2:15 pm
24-28th March Learning Hub 1
Coolabah Dynamic Assessment
Principals, please finalise Yr 3 names and numbers for your school on the shared document.
2025 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Significant Dates
