Naidoc Week
NAIDOC Week at HSSC – Celebrating Culture, History and Achievements
NAIDOC Week is a significant time for all Australians to recognise and celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. At Homestead Senior Secondary College, we proudly support and uplift Indigenous voices, and we are excited to host a week of lunchtime activities that reflect the rich and diverse cultures of First Nations peoples.
What is NAIDOC Week and Why Do We Celebrate?NAIDOC Week—held nationally during the first week of July—stands for the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. It’s a chance to acknowledge the resilience, contributions and ongoing connection to Country of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Whether through music, food, art, or storytelling, NAIDOC Week encourages learning and reflection on our shared history and a vision for a more inclusive future.
When is NAIDOC Week?This year, NAIDOC Week will be celebrated from Monday 6th July to 13th July, with school-based activities running Monday to Wednesday during lunchtime in the Café.
HSSC NAIDOC Week Activities:All students and staff are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Week 1, Term 3
- Monday: Lunchtime Baking with Native Ingredients – Come and try your hand at baking using native Australian flavours such as wattleseed, lemon myrtle, and bush tomato.
- Tuesday: Headspace Booth & Bushfood Tasting – Visit the Headspace booth, have a chat, and sample a range of bushfoods.
- Wednesday: Colouring and Puzzle Sheets with Prizes – Join us for a relaxing session of Indigenous-themed puzzles and colouring. Prizes will be up for grabs!
All activities will take place in the Café at lunchtime, so come along, connect, and celebrate together.
Share the Music!We are creating a special NAIDOC Week Playlist to be played in the Café throughout the week. If you have any favourite songs by Indigenous or Islanders artists, rap tracks, or songs that honour Indigenous and Islander culture and identity, please contribute using the form below.
Let’s come together this NAIDOC Week to learn, respect, and celebrate the oldest continuing cultures on Earth. Your voice and participation matter. See you in the Café!
Harneet Bedi - Marrung Champion – Homestead Senior Secondary CollegeS
🌿 NAIDOC WEEK at HSSC 🌿
Celebrating Culture, Community & Country
Join us as we celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 at Homestead Senior Secondary College!
This is a time to recognise and honour the rich history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
🖤💛❤️ Lunchtime Activities – All in the Café!
📅 Monday 1st July
🍪 Baking with Native Ingredients – Taste and learn about traditional bush flavours!
📅 Tuesday 2nd July
🌿 Bushfood Tasting & Headspace Booth – Try something new and have a yarn with Headspace.
📅 Wednesday 3rd July
🎨 Colouring & Puzzle Sheets – Relax, create, and win prizes!
🎶 Help us build our NAIDOC Week Playlist!
Submit your favourite tracks by Indigenous artists, rap songs, or songs celebrating culture:
Let’s come together as a school community to celebrate, learn, and show our support for First Nations people.
Everyone is welcome. Let’s make it a powerful, positive, and respectful week.
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