VISION FOR RECONCILIATION
Northcote High School’s collective vision is to foster an environment that recognises and engages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, knowledges, and cultures. This vision for reconciliation is grounded in the concepts of togetherness, reciprocity, and respect.
Achieving this vision for reconciliation requires courage, generosity, integrity, and truth-telling.
Northcote High School recognises that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of the Lands and Waters of Australia and have occupied, enjoyed, utilised and managed these Lands and Waters since time immemorial.
We respect and recognise the long-held philosophies, knowledges, research, strengths, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in this country.
As a school community we commit to reconciliation as part of everyday practice and acknowledge the vital role it can play in building understanding and acceptance of our shared histories, as we work towards a shared future.
Our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) is part of Northcote High School’s ongoing work to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community participation, retention and success in education and commits to celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander success and self determination. This is a whole school responsibility.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
Northcote High School RAP working group acknowledges and pays respect to the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation.
We pay respects to past, present, and future Traditional Custodians and Wurundjeri Elders of the Kulin Nation.
We would also like to acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of other communities who are a part of our wider community.