At Westfields Sports High School, we acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the Land on which we learn and work, and pay respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. We are committed to fostering a culture of high expectations where every student can reach their potential in scholarship, citizenship, sport, and the arts. Central to this is our dedication to reconciliation as an ongoing process of building respectful relationships, valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, and contributions, and working together for a just and equitable future. Our school actively engages with the First Nations community through genuine partnerships, ensuring their leadership, knowledge, and voices shape our curriculum, policies, and school life. We strive to embed reconciliation across all practicesstrengthening race relations, promoting equality and equity, honouring historical truth, upholding integrity, and fostering unity within our diverse community. We aim to provide students with deep, respectful understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories. We empower them with critical thinking, advocacy, and cultural competencies to be positive agents of change, champions of social justice, and contributors to reconciliation in their communities and beyond. As a learning community, we recognise reconciliation as a continuous journey requiring reflection, openness, and shared responsibility. We commit to ongoing learning, collaboration, and engagement with First Nations peoples to nurture a school environment where everyone is known, valued, and cared for. Together, through respect, understanding, and partnership, Westfields Sports High School will actively contribute to reconciliation and a future that honours and celebrates the rich cultures and enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Curriculum Planning
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Acknowledgement of Country
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Celebrate RAP Progress
Teach about Days of National Significance
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures