Mazenod College Reconciliation Action Plan

This document has been adapted from Mazenod College’s Reconciliation Action Plan, developed through Reconciliation Australia’s Narragunnawali: Reconciliation in Education program.

CULTIVATING STRONG AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

Reconciliation Action Plan

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and pay our respects to

Our vision for reconciliation is to continue cultivating

At the core of our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is the acknowledgment of the traditional custodians of the land on which Mazenod College stands, the Bunurong People of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to the elders past, present, and emerging, and recognize their enduring connection to the land, waters, and culture. By acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, we honour their resilience, wisdom, and profound contribution to our collective heritage.

Mazenod College commits to walking with and learning from our First Nations peoples, who

Through our RAP, Mazenod College seeks to embed First Nations perspectives, histories, and cultures into all aspects of our educational programs. We aspire to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures among our students, staff, and broader community.

The spirituality we foster, develop and present to our youth must be uniquely Australian. The Mazenod College Reconciliation Action Plan highlights a commitment to walking with and alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to embody a contemplative Christian spirituality. With this in mind,

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate were founded in southern France in 1816 and have a presence in 60 countries around the world today. The Oblates of Mary Immaculate – Justice Peace and Integrity of Creation (OMI-JPIC) became an Oblate pastoral and animation General Service in 2001.

The ministry of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate (OMI) and the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation is at the heart of our life and mission. Inspired by Jesus Christ and St. Eugene’s love for the poor, we are committed to the ministry of

The Oblates of the Australian Proviunce and China Delegation have agreed to make Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) one of our priorities for mission, in response to Pope Francis’s invitation in Laudato Si, to become more aware of the beauty of creation and how we are destroying this precious gift at this time.

All this animation in ministry is about strengthening and animating the various Oblate Units and Regions in their ministry which has led us to collaborate with other international organisations, such as VIVAT

Paul Shannon Principal

Tighe Director of Faith & Oblate Charism

Dr

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In the Classroom

RAP ACTIONS COMMITMENT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom

We are committed to engaging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our learning activities. Having Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices in learning environments is vital when teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures.

Around the School

With the Community

RAP ACTIONS COMMITMENT

Welcome to Country Where appropriate, significant events at our school commence with a Welcome to Country. Protocols for welcoming visitors to Country have been a part of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures for thousands of years. By incorporating these protocols into formal events and important occasions, we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Custodians of the Land.

Celebrate National Reconciliation Week

Our school community celebrates National Reconciliation Week (NRW) which is held from 27 May to 3 June each year by talking about reconciliation in the classroom and around the school, and celebrating with the community. NRW is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort.

In the Classroom

RAP ACTIONS COMMITMENT

Teach about Reconciliation

Explore Current Affairs and Issues

Our school community is committed to learning about reconciliation in Australia. Having an understanding of the concept, history and progress of reconciliation is an important part of continuing the reconciliation journey. This understanding also helps to strengthen engagement with our school’s RAP by positioning it within the broader story of reconciliation in Australia.

We commit to knowing the news and being responsive to current issues significant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the process of reconciliation. We will do this through delivering our curriculum, policies and procedures, and integrating it into the way our school operates.

With the Community

RAP ACTIONS COMMITMENT

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags

Physical Acknowledgement of Country

RAP Launch

Our school flies/displays the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flag at the early learning service to demonstrate our respect and recognition for the histories, cultures and contributions of the First Peoples of Australia. Flying or displaying the flags promotes a sense of community partnership and a commitment toward reconciliation.

Our school proudly commits to displaying a physical Acknowledgement of Country as a way of showing awareness of, and respect for, the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which our school is located.

Our school is proud to launch our RAP at an event that recognises the efforts of the working group and celebrates our school or service’s commitment to reconciliation. We

In the Classroom

RAP ACTIONS COMMITMENT

Curriculum Planning Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures are a key, ongoing part of curriculum planning, development and evaluation across all year levels and learning areas. We will review curriculum documents to find out where we include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, and to what extent and where we could include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures and contributions in the curriculum.

Around the School