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NAIDOC WEEK Country is more than a place... It is inherent to our identity MR SCOTT GALE , INDIGENOUS AND ISLANDER EDUCATION COORDINATOR NAIDOC Week is a time for all Australians to celebrate the rich history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is an opportunity for us to engage with, deepen their knowledge and celebrate the world’s oldest continuous living culture. The theme for NAIDOC Week in 2021 was ‘Heal Country’. This is a call for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, waters, sacred sites and cultural heritage.
Top: Mr Scott Gale (right) presenting Principal Mr Peter Fulagar with the Reconciliation Action Plan.
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NAIDOC Week was celebrated in Australia from 4 July to 11 July this year. However, because those dates fell during the school holidays, the College chose to celebrate NAIDOC Week during Week 6 of Term 3. There were several activities available to students during that week, which gave them the opportunities to explore the rich history and culture of our First Nations Peoples.
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