ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

We acknowledge that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of Australia and embrace the richness and diversity which exists within Aboriginal nations.

ABORIGINAL EDUCATION

St Joseph’s School, Boulder, acknowledges that Aboriginal people are the original inhabitants of Australia and embraces the richness and diversity which exists within the Aboriginal nations. We are committed to maximising the learning opportunities for all students regarding Aboriginal people and culture. In addition, we place a focus on supporting our Aboriginal students and families to ensure learning opportunities are maximised.

Educational achievements of Aboriginal students at St Joseph’s School, Boulder are promoted by:

  • Embedding Aboriginal perspective into the curriculum
  • Providing opportunities for members of the school community to enhance their appreciation and knowledge of Aboriginal Australia and Aboriginal spirituality
  • Ensuring we identify, name and acknowledge the traditional custodians of our land
  • Including an Acknowledgement of Country or Welcome to Country at assemblies each week and other school functions
  • Providing safe and supportive learning environments that enhance the self-esteem and cultural identity of Aboriginal students
  • Providing all students with an understanding of and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional and contemporary cultures
  • Providing academic support for Aboriginal students, where needed
  • Strengthening relationships with Aboriginal families and the wider community and looking for opportunities for reconciliation and acknowledgement
  • Celebrating special occasions during the year, for example, Reconciliation Week, Sorry Day, Harmony Day, Indigenous Literacy Week and NAIDOC Week.

Our Aboriginal Teacher Assistant, Mrs Shondell Perkins, provides in-class support for our Aboriginal students, serves as a liaison between students and families and organises a range of cultural events and activities throughout the year. She can be contacted through the school office or by email : shondell.perkins@cewa.edu.au

Our school offers a playgroup for Aboriginal families with children who have not yet commenced full-time school. Please see our Playgroups page for further information.

Kaya! My name is Shondell. I’m a Noongar woman from Perth. I am married with three beautiful girls. I have been living in the Goldfields for the past 12 years with my family. My role at St. Joseph’s is the Aboriginal Teacher Assistant. I work with students from Pre Kindy to Year 6. I am also the Family Liaison Officer for Our Kukurra Tawarra Playgroup (Our Journey Together). Part of my role is to interact with families and understand them from a cultural view. I enjoy working with the children and their families to educate our next generation.

ST JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, BOULDER
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