A COMMUNITY & FAMILY MEETING PLACE

We respect collective custodianship by traditional owners and keepers of Country and cultural knowledge.

All key decision-making processes will be made with the Council of Elders.

As a self-governed school we will be financially supported by the community so all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can attend.

To be self sustaining we require active family engagement and support from every community member.

COMMITMENT TO CULTURE AND LEARNING

We embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander spirituality, philosophy, culture, beliefs and knowledge throughout our day.

We address the principles, practices and outcomes of the Early Years Learning Framework.

We respect the individual needs of each child and prepare Individual Learning Plans.

We will ensure our young people become intrinsically motivated lifelong learners.

Our children will experience success, respect and well being.

We will maintain a strong sense of social justice.

We will encourage active contribution to community and society.

We will empower the childrens voice, build a sense of ownership, belonging and identity.

Redfern Elder,

Founding member

CommunityXchange

and an Elders Council Member

Mt Druitt Elder, Bigamul man,

and an Elders Council Member

Educator and CommunityXchange Founder

He has ties to the Gundungurra

and Gadigal people of the

Darug Nation and

is an Elders Council Member

Aboriginal Teacher and Cultural Leader, CommunityXchange Founder