Aboriginal Partnerships

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Holy Cross College aims to improve the educational outcomes for Aboriginal students, while acknowledging, respecting and reflecting Aboriginal people’s histories and cultures, for the benefit of all.

Learning:

• Aboriginal Education Assistants work alongside students to support them in their learning and regularly liaise with families to provide support as needed.
• All Aboriginal students have a Personalised Learning Plan outlining their individual goals.

Inter-relationships:

• Cultural celebrations: NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week are all integral parts of the College calendar.
• Welcome to Country and Acknowledgement of Country are incorporated into all assemblies and presentations.

Faith:

• A NATSI Mass is celebrated as part of the NAIDOC Week celebrations.
• Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories are explored through the curriculum and embedded into learning experiences across the College.

Enrichment:

• Students have the opportunity to attend and participate in externally run Aboriginal Leadership Programme. In previous years, students have participated in the West Coast Eagles Aboriginal Leadership Programme, the Waalitj Cup as well as the Djinda Ngardak Aboriginal Culinary Experience.
• Aboriginal Immersion Experiences are embedded in the College through Art Club, guest presenters and excursions.