ASC ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER NEWSLETTER 2025

ASC ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER NEWSLETTER 2025

This year’s cover art.

This year we celebrate the work from ar3st Ambrose Sco6 Killian, a proud desert/Eastern Arrernte and Western Bundjalung man now living in Meanjin/Brisbane, who created an original artwork to accompany both St John’s Anglican College official art piece, telling the history and connec3on of the school and the local Jagera Country, and Cannon Hill Anglican College’s Reconcilia3on Ac3on Plan (RAP) and the new designs for their college house totems.

About the Ar3st

Ambrose has always been a day dreamer and drawer, finding himself stuck sketching and drawing from a very young age. It is his vessel for communica3ng, connec3ng to Apmere/ country and transla3ng and sharing stories of himself, ancestors and the no3on of ‘Country’.

“Art and crea3ng has always been my safe space, leSng me share my feelings and stories in a realm that lacks judgement and is only limited to one’s imagina3on.

My drive to learn more about the cultural significance of our art really began in 2010 when I created a large piece 3tled ‘Grey’. This piece won the Indigenous Heart Founda3on Student Award and toured QLD galleries for the remainder of the year. More importantly, it opened my passion and drive to keep pain3ng and learning about our art and culture, contac3ng my elders and being a pest for learning and sharing my knowledge for those who take the 3me to listen.”

Table of Contents

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Acknowledgement of Country

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Our Logo

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Welcome

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ASC Events

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ASC Schools

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Profiles

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2026

Acknowledgement of Country We acknowledge all First Peoples of the land on which we live, walk, and work. We honour them and their Ancestors for their survival, con3nued tradi3ons and spiritual connec3on to and caring of country, land, sky, water and sea. We pay respect to their Elders past and present and will con3nue to support their right to selfdetermina3on.

We are commi6ed to Reconcilia3on and respec^ully recognise that sovereignty has never been ceded.

Our Logo This design was done by noted ar1st Maxine Zealey. Maxine is from the Goreng Goreng people of the Bundaberg area.

The focal point of both the pain1ng and the Anglican Schools Policy is the Cross. The wavy lines of the 4 (four) arms of the Cross signify the waters and streams referred to in Amos 5.24, “But let jus1ce roll down like waters and righteousness like an everflowing stream.

Theses streams are flowing from the large white centre circle, which represents both the throne of God and the Aboriginal ceremonial circle. Surrounding this circle are small figures and many dots represen1ng people from all cultures united with a common- the vision of reconcilia1on becoming a reality through the grace of God. Radia1ng from behind the Cross are rays of light, symbolizing the coming of the light to the Torres strait Islander people. The background of the pain1ng is a deep green colour represen1ng the richness of the land. Blue is used to depict the waters surrounding the Torres Strait Islands and Australia. The cream border with yellow oxide dots also represents the sand, and the cream lines signify the froth at the water’s edge, where the water meets the land.

The brown circles and crescents represent the Council of Elders coming together. The 4 (four) kneeling figures on either side of the Cross signify the four bearers of the Chris1an Gospel message. All these elements combine to illustrate the development of an integrated educa1on system that promotes Indigenous culture and spirituality for the benefit of future genera1ons.

Welcome 2025 was a pivotal and historic year for the First Na3ons community of the Anglican Schools Commission community. It was a fabulous year of highlights and record first’s. Firstly, my sincere congratula3ons to Year 12 student Miss Courtney Dro1ni, The Glennie School’s first, First Na1ons School Captain, what an outstanding achievement.

I have seen several First Na1ons students achieve great results in academia, sport and leisure pursuits in our schools. This year saw increased numbers in aWendance at the annual Tradi1onal Games Fes1val hosted by Hillbrook Anglican School and a wonderful day experienced by all at this year’s annual Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Symposium at St John’s Anglican College, where the spotlight was shared by students, elders and special guests.

Please enjoy the stories and images captured by the growing work in the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander space within the Anglican Schools Commission community network. The wonderful work seen this year amongst our schools is built upon the founda1ons of other successful teachers, students, schools and families in the preceding 12 months.

Each year our schools con1nue to grow in this space, and many students are seeing the rewards of their commitment, efforts, and dedica1on to their schooling.

Blessings Paul Paulson (Mununjali)- Wedge Tail Eagle is the Mununjali Tradi1onal Totem Director of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Educa1on Anglican Schools Commission

Our annual Tradi1onal Games Fes1val was hosted by Hillbrook Anglican School and held at the Brendale Sports Complex during Reconcilia1on Week in May 2025.

The big winners were Cannon Hill Anglican College, and The Glennie School, who both won the perpetual turtles shells for best sportsman awards as judged by the opposing schools during the day.

Anglican School Events 2025 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Traditional Games Festival

Tradi&onal owner Aunty Maroochy Barambah of the Turrbal people and Dippil people offers a brilliant Welcome to Country, which was appreciated by all. Aunty sang the Australian Na&onal anthem in her language which was inspiring.

Hillbrook Anglican School Principal, Mr Mark Zietsch warmly welcomes everyone to the day.

Games Highlight in Pictures

OUR 2025 Tradi-onal Games Champions

The Anglican Schools Commission wishes to sincerely thank Hillbrook Anglican School for hos&ng and having the incredible support from Principal Mr Mark Zietsch, ably supported by the impeccable prepara&on work by Games Coordinators Mr Michael Gillard and Ms Rachel Spencer. Without their incredible planning, the Fes&val wouldn’t be the huge success that it is. We also would like to thank The Dolphins for the corporate support, the Lions Club and our other community supporters.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Symposium This year’s symposium was held at St John’s Anglican College in May. The event showcases great speeches by Uncle Terry Stedman, The Glennie School Captain, Courtney Drotoni, All Saints Anglican College’s Grace Golder and brilliantly concluded by an inspira&onal address by The University of Queensland’s Professor Bronwyn Federicks. The event also featured the popular Careers Expo, which was enjoyed by all the students and our community visitors.

The successful change to this year’s symposium was the group interac&ve workshops held by career operators and elders. This was warmly received by all the students. A special thank you to Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School for making the trip north to take part.

This event has evolved into a significant annual occasion with more First Na&ons students aUending every year.

Symposium in Pictures

It is with special thanks, to Mrs Maria McIvor, Principal of St John’s Anglican College for hos1ng the symposium and to Mrs Robern Hinchcliffe and Ms Helen Clapham-Burns for their outstanding prepara1on and organising the careers expo and catering. Our thanks to the ADF, QUT, Griffith University, USQ, The Qld Law Society, Qld Ambulance and to our many elders who came and shared their history and stories with our students. To our students and wonderful guest speakers. we thank you for your 1me and grace and hope you had a wonderful day.

Ba3le of Meewah Commemora9on 2025 This year, Junior and Senior Years students aWended the BaWle of Meewah Commemora1on. The wreath was made using all-natural supplies. Each student from Prep to Year 12 painted their own bamboo husk, which was then joined together to make the wreath.

Cannon Hill Anglican Reconcilia1on Ac1on Plan

College

At Secondary and Primary assemblies, Cannon Hill Anglican College launched its Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) with local dignitaries, politicians, Board Members, and The Right Reverend John Roundhill present.

Special guests included Uncle Paul Paulson from Anglican Schools Commission, Indigenous artist Ambrose Killian, and Songwoman Maroochy Barambah.

The RAP is a vitally important document that outlines CHAC’s commitment to a shared vision for reconciliation in our classrooms, around the College and with the community.

Chelsea Bashforth & Mya Richards Year 11 Visual Arts Mya's skatedeck represents the false promises and harsh, fragile reality of homelessness.

Cheslea's skatedeck symbolises the displacement that the Stolen Genera1on legisla1on had on Aboriginal people.

RAP Artwork Chelsea Bashforth (Year 11) and Harper Wade (Year 1) both contributed to The Glennie School's RAP Artwork, which was launched during NAIDOC Week.

School Captain in Profile

Courtney Dro1ni is the 2025 School Captain of The Glennie School and the first Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander student to hold this posi1on in the school’s 117-year history. A proud Kaurareg woman from the Torres Strait, Courtney currently lives on Thursday Island and has been a boarder at Glennie since star1ng Year 7 in 2020. Throughout her 1me at The Glennie School, Courtney has displayed leadership, resilience, and cultural pride. She has been a strong voice on the Student Representa1ve Council and First Na1ons CommiWee, serving as Yalari Captain in 2024. As a senior boarder, Courtney has been a mentor and role model, helping younger students transi1on into boarding life with care and encouragement. Her commitment to community, educa1on, and inclusion con1nues to inspire those around her. This year Courtney was a keynote speaker at the annual Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Student Symposium, addressing her fellow First Na1ons students in leadership.

In August, the Coomera Anglican College community gathered to acknowledge Na1onal Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day, a meaningful occasion recognising the strengths, culture and iden1ty of our First Na1ons children. This year’s theme of community, culture and belonging gave us a special opportunity to reflect on the important role educators play in suppor1ng Indigenous students to flourish.

As part of the celebra1ons, we unveiled a remarkable new mural 1tled Walking in the light as One. This artwork was created by Kuku Yalanji ar1st Lalania Tusa, a proud Daintree Aboriginal woman, in collabora1on with our Strong Hearts student group and Senior Art Club. The mural captures the spirit and stories of our College community with deep cultural meaning.

At the centre of the mural is the Coomera River, a vital local landmark represented by flowing lines of dark and light blue.

This river connects four significant gathering places within our College, including the Early Learning Centre, Primary Campus, Junior Secondary and Senior Secondary areas, reflec1ng the journey of learning and growth our students experience.

Surrounding the river are brightly coloured handprints made by students, symbolising the connec1ons and diversity of families across our community. The artwork also features na1ve wildlife such as wallaby tracks and the purple bird prints of the College’s mascot, the CACaburra, which brings a joyful and familiar presence.

Overarching these elements is the cross, represen1ng the faith and spiritual founda1on that unites the College. Addi1onal symbols including stars, goanna tracks, rainbows and many more tell stories of Country, culture and shared heritage. The mural also highlights community through the depic1on of dilly bags which symbolise how individual strengths come together to create something meaningful and useful.

More than just an artwork, this mural is a legacy. It honours Country, celebrates our shared journey and reflects the inclusive spirit and faith that are at the heart of Coomera Anglican College. We encourage families and community members to visit the Primary Campus to experience this beau1ful collabora1on and reflect on its significance.

Respected Elder Uncle Terry Stedman has been an ac&ve First Na&ons community member for most of his adult life.

His current roles include Chair of the Queensland Law Society First Na&ons Consul&ng CommiUee, Chair of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corpora&on for Elders in Logan City, and member of the Logan Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Decision Making Body.

NAIDOC Week marks an important milestone in 2025 – 50 years of honouring Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, The Next Genera&on: Strength, Vision & Legacy, celebrates past achievements and the future ahead, empowered by young leaders. Proctor asked Uncle Terry about this year’s milestone.

This year is the 50th anniversary of NAIDOC marking decades of eleva=ng Indigenous voices. What achievements are you most proud of?

Just the fact that, in the current poli&cal climate, we can celebrate our culture, being the world’s longest con&nuous culture for more than 60,000 years. So much has been lost since 1788. As a culture we were in a decline due to disease, starva&on, culling and other unpleasant effects of European seUlement. Over the more recent 50 years a shic in the mindset of this society saw many things develop which con&nue to provide a benefit to us. Those things include the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander legal services, the health services, the Murri Court and NAIDOC, to name a few.

In the past 25 years we have seen many from our community own businesses, learn trades, (and) graduate university across a range of disciplines; this added to our Voice and gave us more community recogni&on and social momentum.

Being able to celebrate our culture without fear and be proud of who we are does help us have an iden&ty on the social landscape and affirms our belonging. What we do, we do as a collec&ve. We ride on the shoulders of many before us and through their licing us up we get to see over the horizon to hope.

This year’s theme is The Next Genera=on: Strength, Vision & Legacy – why should the next genera=ons get involved in commiNees and public advocacy?

We ride on the shoulders of those who have traversed the same ground that we do. Their accomplishments laid the founda&on for those things that we enjoy. Our future is in the hands of an everincreasing number of informa&on-hungry jarjums. They seek to increase their knowledge at rates never seen before. The past 50 years has shown that dreams do come true. Oddly young ones that are born today will work in industries that do not yet exist.

Our Elder ProfileUncle Terry Stedman

I am a descendant of the Kamilaroi peoples of New South Wales on my father’s side of the family. I am widely recognised in the community I live in as a member of the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander community. I am the Chairperson of the Logan Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Corpora&on for Elders.

Terry had an interest in poli&cs at high school, started his working life as plumber, spent many years at the coalface of Correc&ve Services, and is an award-winning solicitor. Terry Stedman certainly has enjoyed a wide range of life experiences, while at the same &me devo&ng enormous &me and energy to the community. Terry has served on numerous boards throughout his career, including &me with Welfare Rights Qld (now Basic Rights) and the Stolen Wages commiUee with DATSIP. I now assist clients with advice and with appearances at court for Family Law, Domes&c and Family Violence maUers. I previously worked with Child Protec&on maUers, Debt maUers and Neighbourhood Disputes, as a general solicitor.

I was instrumental in establishing the State’s first Duty Lawyer Service for Child Protec&on maUers at Beenleigh Children’s Court. As duty lawyer I would advise clients of the process they were involved in and provide them with advice on how best to deal with their issue at and acer Court.

For most of my legal career I have provided legal advice and direc&on to vulnerable people. I have acted as Duty Lawyer for Domes&c and Family Violence Magistrates Court and as Duty Lawyer for Family Law maUers at the Federal Circuit Court. I have always believed that working in a community legal centre is an essen&al public service.

Terry was awarded twice at the 2018 Queensland Law Society Profession Awards, taking out the Community Legal Centre Member of the Year and the Equity Advocate Award for his service to the community. Terry currently works as a Seniors Legal Advice Service Solicitor and serves as Duty Lawyer in the Domes&c Violence and Family Courts. Terry is currently the Chair of the Logan Elders.

Our Student Profiles

Anglican Church Grammar School’s own rising talent, Bailen Noy, has made waves across various disciplines this year, achieving remarkable success both on and off the field.

Having recently signed with the Canberra Raiders, Bailen has solidified his reputa3on as one of Queensland’s most promising young athletes. His selec3on for the Queensland Country Rugby League team and inclusion in the pres3gious Cyril Connell “Team of the Year” further highlight his growing influence in the sport. Recognised as one of the top 100 rugby and rugby league prospects in Queensland, his achievements reflect a dedica3on to both performance and perseverance.

Yet his impact extends far beyond sport. Appointed as Head Boarder and School Vice-Captain at Churchie, he has earned respect for his leadership, maturity and ability to inspire others within the boarding community.

Balancing his spor3ng commitments with academic and ar3s3c pursuits, he also claimed top honours in the CART – Churchie Art awards and the Queensland Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Founda3on (QATSIF) Crea3ve Arts Compe33on, a true testament to his crea3ve vision and cultural depth. Combining leadership, athle3c ability and ar3s3c talent, he con3nues to embody Churchie’s values of courage, compassion and commitment, seSng a strong example for his peers and signalling a bright future in every field he enters.

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At The Southport School, we create opportuni3es to showcase the voices and leadership of our Indigenous students. Guided by their crea3vity, the Indigenous boys in Years 7–9 led a powerful project as part of the Indigenous Academic Challenge, designing and pain3ng white canvas shoes to represent their connec3on to Country. Each design told a personal story, expressing iden3ty and belonging through colour and cultural symbolism. Driven by student voice, this eight-week challenge became a celebra3on of Country and the unique knowledge systems of Indigenous Peoples.

The success of this ini3a3ve has inspired the boys to expand their vision, crea3ng a wider Indigenous Academic Challenge that will bring Indigenous students together across Queensland on June 2nd in celebra3on of Reconcilia3on Week 2026.

National Reconciliation Week 2025

This year, led by The Southport School, National Reconciliation Week celebrations were in full swing ably led by Mr Matt Dalton. The First Nations students at TSS were joined by staA and students from St Hilda’s School. In moving speeches by staA and students, the schools celebrated what reconciliation means to them personally and as a collective school body.

Reconcilia1on in Ac1on at St Paul’s School

Eighteen months ago, St Paul’s School began the process of rewri1ng its Reconcilia1on Ac1on Plan (RAP) to strengthen its commitment to reconcilia1on and meaningful cultural change within our community.

Its first step was to ensure that First Na1ons students were given a strong and genuine voice. The school met with them regularly to hear their perspec1ves and iden1fy key ac1ons they wished to see implemented across the school.

The school then introduced the RAP process to staff, invi1ng them to reflect on a series of guiding ques1ons. Their insights helped the school iden1fy priori1es, shape transi1onal targets, and deepen its understanding of how to best support cultural learning across the school. To broaden the conversa1on further, key stakeholders were invited to join the RAP Working Group. Staff were also offered the opportunity to complete the Anglican Schools Commission’s Cultural Competence course, followed by a whole-staff professional development session delivered by Paul Paulson. His exper1se provided staff with valuable knowledge and prac1cal strategies to embed reconcilia1on meaningfully in everyday prac1ce.

From there, the school began implemen1ng key changes and planning further ac1ons, culmina1ng in its RAP receiving official approval in March this year. The school is extremely grateful for the support it has received from other schools, Paul Paulson the Director of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Educa1on, students and First Na1ons families, and the Turrbal People in shaping and guiding this important work.

This journey has led to several significant developments. Reconcilia1on Week is now firmly part of the school’s calendar, and this year welcomed MaWhew Dalton, the First Na1ons Support Officer from The Southport School. He spoke to the community about the importance of reconcilia1on and the role each of us plays in it.

The school’s First Na1ons Family Group also par1cipated in the RAP launch, which included Waveney Yasso. Waveney is a singer–songwriter and a proud Yuwi Burra and South Sea Islander woman based in Meanjin, whose music and storytelling added something truly special to the event.

The school has also seen meaningful curriculum change, with many staff ac1vely embedding First Na1ons perspec1ves into their teaching to enrich student learning. Addi1onally, the school has taken full advantage of opportuni1es provided

by Anglican Church Southern Queensland to connect with other schools, Elders, and presenters. One highlight has been the par1cipa1on in the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Games Fes1vals, which has quickly become a much-loved part of the school calendar. Its growing popularity has encouraged the school to incorporate more tradi1onal games into its curriculum and co-curricular programs.

Year 8 students now design and run their own tradi1onal games as part of their PE studies—an ini1a1ve that strengthens their understanding of cultural knowledge, teamwork, and respecmul par1cipa1on. This year, the school also introduced a Tradi1onal Games House Carnival for students in Year 3 to 10, offering students from across year levels the chance to experience and celebrate these games while connec1ng with their House communi1es.

Looking ahead, the school is excited to con1nue expanding these opportuni1es. In 2026, it hopes to introduce a wider range of tradi1onal Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander games and invite its youngest learners, from Pre-Prep to Year 2, to take part. By doing so, the school aims to foster connec1on, respect, and cultural learning from the very beginning of each student’s school journey.

Above all, the most powerful indicators of change come from the students themselves. The school is seeing more young people step forward proudly to share their cultural iden1ty, history, and stories. One such moment was when Noah, a proud Wakka Wakka man, sought permission from Turrbal Elders to perform Gurri Ngninda Narmi—a welcome dance— on behalf of the school. He first performed for the Junior School at its official relaunch, and later at the Senior School at

its Founda1on Day assembly. During Founda1on Day, Ma1lda, an inspiring student leader and a proud young Mandandanji woman, addressed the community to recognise St Paul’s School’s ongoing commitment to progress and to honour the deep history of the land on which the school stands. Their leadership and pride reflect the spirit of reconcilia1on the school strives to nurture..

The school remains commiWed to forming deeper connec1ons with community and con1nuing to explore the history of the land on which it stands.

St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School is thrilled to celebrate Year 3 teacher and First Nations Student Advisor, Lily Bougoure, who spoke at in Canberra.

Lily joined a panel discussion on Closing the Education Gap, sharing her experiences as a proud Lardil woman, former AIEF scholarship recipient, and dedicated educator at St Aidan’s. Her insights on relationshipbuilding and role modelling highlight the importance of visibility and cultural togetherness in education.

Well done Lily, on this incredible achievement!

Congratulations, Rhani Hagan!

St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School is incredibly proud of Rhani who continues to shine on the national stage after being selected for Australia A at the prestigious Hokkaido Sevens in Japan.

Keep soaring, Rhani — your Aidan's family is cheering you on every step of the way!

2025 marked a huge year for St John’s Anglican College. In the closing term of 2024, execu1ve staff members visited Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School at Banora Point NSW to learn what it is doing in the community and reconcilia1on space.

St John’s staA in the prayer circle at Lindisfarne Anglican Grammar School

Celebra(ng Culture and Collabora(on Through Art

St John’s Anglican College recently commissioned ar1st Ambrose ScoW Killian—a proud desert/Eastern Arrernte and Western Bundjalung man now living in Meanjin/Brisbane— to create an original artwork to accompany the College’s Reconcilia1on Ac1on Plan (RAP).

To begin this crea1ve journey, Ambrose led an engaging workshop with students from across the College. The session explored the rich tradi1ons of Aboriginal storytelling and the history of Aboriginal art, providing valuable cultural context and insight before moving into the hands-on crea1ve process.

Students were invited to reflect on the St John’s values and express their interpreta1on using Aboriginal symbolism through visual art. They also explored elements of local ‘Country,’ incorpora1ng na1ve flora, fauna, and landscapes into their illustra1ons.

It was a fun and collabora1ve experience, with Junior and Secondary school students working side by side, sharing perspec1ves, ideas, and ar1s1c interpreta1ons.

This partnership encouraged open thinking and diverse representa1on in the final concept.

Ambrose will now use the words and illustra1ons gathered from the students to develop a final RAP artwork, which will be officially unveiled at the St John’s Founda1on Day

Ambrose addressing the audience, telling the story behind his painting for the college

All Saints Anglican School welcomed its new Headmaster Mr MaW Corbet who reaffirmed his vision for the school’s commitment to reconcilia1on.

This was exemplified by the school aWending both the ASC Student Symposium and the Tradi1onal Games Carnival, with student Grace Golder delivering a powerful address to her fellow First Na1ons students.

All Saints transformed its library during Na1onal Reconcilia1on Week and NAIDOC Week.

St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School commenced its celebra1on of Reconcilia1on Week with a special assembly dedicated to acknowledging Na1onal Sorry Day and Mabo Day. Year 11 students Polly Y and Andie M delivered a powerful and hearmelt address, reminding us that: "This year marks the 30th Reconcilia1on Week in Australia. An integral part of Australia’s culture and the recogni1on of Indigenous Australian communi1es, languages and history.

It is an important 1me to reflect on the reconcilia1on journey our country has had and to acknowledge the path for a beWer future for everyone."

Year 11 student, Francis D, spoke meaningfully about the significance of both Sorry Day and Mabo Day. She concluded with a message that resonated with us all: "Let’s con1nue to walk together with truth, respect, and with hope for the genera1ons s1ll to come."

Reconcilia1on Week is a 1me for learning, reflec1on, and growth. It’s an opportunity for all Australians to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander cultures, and to acknowledge the injus1ces of the past so we can move forward together — with unity and equality.

This year’s theme, “Bridging Now to Next,” calls on each of us to take meaningful steps, guided by the lessons of the past, toward a more inclusive and connected future.

St Margaret’s challenged everyone in the community to engage in conversa1ons with openness, listen deeply to the stories of others, and commit to ongoing learning, because these are the steps that truly build reconcilia1on.

Each year Canterbury College hosts United Na1ons Day, where students at the school represent their country of Origin. The day is filled with love, culture and apprecia1on of cultures from around the world.

There are foods from all around the world, dances and cultural exchanges underpinning interna1onal reconcilia1on and grace.

In October, I was invited to speak about culture to all the Year 5 and Year 3’s at The Springfield Anglican College. A very lively group of eager students keen to learn more about First Na1ons people. This was followed by a Tradi1onal Games Day with the Year 3’s.

ASC Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Roundtable

This years Roundtable was an interes1ng blend of presenters who spoke about issues affected First Na1ons students and our schools. Thank you to this year’s speakers, Mr Greg Golder, Mrs Kathy Lee Bamford, Ms Heather Bryce, and Mr Iain Rothwell. Topics included, cultural safety, child protec1on, diversity & inclusion, and literacy & numeracy for First Na1ons students. A hearmelt thanks to The Southport School and Headmaster, Mr Andrew Hawkins for being such gracious hosts.

2026 Next year will see us continue to host the ASC Student Symposium and the Traditional Games Carnivals. The Traditional Games (Northern) will be held at both Brendale Sports Complex and Hillbrook Anglican School.

The Southern Games will be played at Canterbury College for our southern schools.

Our first roundtable will be held at St Hilda’s School in March 2026. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas holiday and be safe in your journey and look forward to seeing you all in good health in 2026.

Mr. Paul Paulson Director of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Educa1on Anglican Schools Commission E: paul.paulson@anglicanchurchsq.org.au M: 0456 667 046