Fostering unity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians is on the curriculum at Wyndham Central College, with the school adopting a Reconciliation Action Plan for the second straight year.
Based on the three pillars of Reconciliation, Respect and Opportunities, the college’s Community Engagement Lead Kristy Gray said the RAP was crucial in bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous members of the school community together.
“The document provides a road map for the school to engage with First Nation families respectfully, ensuring we support self-determination of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island students,” Ms Gray said.
“It also provides staff an opportunity to engage with long term sustainable strategies to help students in the classroom”.
As part of the RAP, Wyndham Central’s Indigenous students will meet once a fortnight to learn more about their identity and culture, while learning opportunities for non-Indigenous students also exist.
Wyndham Central College recently partnered with Werribee Secondary College to host the Department of Education Wyndham Network Yarning Circle, with more than 100 students participating at the school’s newly developed outdoor Gathering Circle.
College staff are currently implementing the RAP, with Indigenous perspectives to be added to the school curriculum throughout the year.
