Aboriginal Education

St Patrick’s Primary School is committed to providing quality education to all Aboriginal students to improve educational outcomes. We value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and heritage and provide a supportive and culturally inclusive learning environment. Aboriginal perspectives are permeated in all key learning areas, with a focus on stewardship and respect for the land. We work in partnership with members of the wider community to provide authentic opportunities for all students to learn about Aboriginal culture and history. 

The school holds celebrations for NAIDOC Week each year with a day of cultural activities and a Mass. We also acknowledge important events such as National Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day as an opportunity to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements.

We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Gumbaynggir People, who have walked and cared for this land for thousands of years and their descendants, who still maintain these Spiritual and Cultural Connections.

We would like to extend my/our respect to all Aboriginal people of other nations that are present here today.

We also acknowledge the contributions of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to the education of all children and people in this country we all live in and share together.

Welcome in Gumbaynggirr

Giinagay ngujawiny

Darruy ngujalinya nyaagaygu

Yilaami darruy ngiyambandi jagun

Baya yaam girrwaawaygam ngiyaana

Maana duguula

Darrundang

Welcome you mob

It's good to see you all

Welcome to our homeland

May this gathering bring us together

Thank you.