Indigenous News

We acknowledge Dja Dja Wurrung, the Djaara people, as the traditional custodians of the land on which St Joseph’s Primary School is built.   We pay our respects to the elders, past and present, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region.   At St Joseph's school we are inspired by the world’s oldest living culture and celebrate their continuing contribution to the life of this region and the sharing of knowledge.   We call on the spirit ancestors to walk with us always as we share and learn together as one.

This week, our FIRE carriers were commissioned in a meaningful cultural ceremony.

We would like to congratulate our newly commissioned FIRE carriers - Arabella H, Emmy D, Lucas C, Kayden B, Mrs Nally, Miss Mel, Mr Dunham and Mr McMillan on their commitment to building Reconciliation within our school and wider community.

We would like to thank Tanika Thorton from CESL for her work and preparation of the ceremony, Renee McCaig from CMC and student Eoin O'Grady for his amazing talent playing the didgeridoo. 

"The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is 'All In', a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. 

'All In'  makes it clear that Reconciliation is not a spectator sport; that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change. 

The theme also reminds us that Reconciliation and advancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights isn’t a passive activity, and it is not solely the responsibility of First Nations people who have carried the weight of championing, explaining and acting for far too long.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us."   (CESL 2026)