NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week Celebrations

Last week, our school community came together to recognise and celebrate NAIDOC Week, providing students with meaningful opportunities to learn about and reflect on the histories, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We began the week with a whole school flag raising assembly, where our School Captains spoke thoughtfully about the significance of NAIDOC Week and explained the meaning behind the three flags that represent Australia and First Nations peoples. 

Students also participated in a free dress day, wearing the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. It was wonderful to see our school come alive with colour, and we are pleased to share that funds raised from the day will be donated to a First Nations charity.

A highlight of the week was our whole school activity on Friday afternoon, where students and staff worked together on the oval to map out the Wurundjeri and Bunurong Traditional Owner Group border that runs through our school. This powerful and visual experience helped deepen students’ understanding of our local context and connection to Country.

Throughout the week, classrooms were immersed in rich and engaging learning experiences. Our senior students used First Nations symbols to create stories, while our junior students explored these symbols through artwork. Students also undertook research into influential First Nations people and investigated this year’s theme, “50 Years Deadly”, which inspired thoughtful and meaningful inquiry projects.

In Care Groups, students collaborated to design handprints that represented this year’s theme, showcasing both creativity and a growing appreciation of First Nations culture and perspectives.

This is just a small snapshot of the deep learning that occurred across our school during NAIDOC Week. We are incredibly proud of the way our students engaged with these important learnings, with curiosity, respect and a genuine desire to understand.