NAIDOC week was celebrated during the school holidays. NAIDOC week celebrates and recognises the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.The theme for this year’s NAIDOC week was “Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!” which explored ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have taken action to fight for justice. The theme also considers ways Australians can stand alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as advocates and allies; and how the future might look when we all Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up!

All students at St Angela of the Cross created a hand depicting various symbols and markings. These were then used as part of a display to urge students to Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! And take action against injustices in our world.

Literacy news - HG L and TP

During Literacy, Homegroup L and TP  explored the importance of, and the difference between a Welcome to Country and an Acknowledgement of Country. Students then explored what is needed in an Acknowledgement of Country and had a go at writing their own Acknowledgements. These were then used to create a Homegroup Acknowledgement of Country that we will say at the beginning of each day.

Homegroup L Acknowledgement of Country

“I would like to acknowledge the Gunaikurnai people as the traditional custodians of the land as we meet here today in Australia. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and future. We care for the people, land, water and food. “

Homegroup TP Acknowledgement of Country

“Here is the land, 

Here is the sky,

Thank you to the Gunaikurnai.

As we gather together at St Angela’s, we acknowledge the Gunaikurnai people as the traditional custodians of this land and recognise their continued connection to this beautiful place on which we learn and play.

We pay our respects to all Elders, past, present and future”