Warilla High School

At Warilla High School we believe that all people deserve a quality education that promotes equity, equality and social responsibility. It is our hope that our students and teachers see reconciliation as more than a word, but rather as an action that we all have a responsibility to take part in. We acknowledge that since colonisation, successive government policies have systematically disadvantaged, marginalised and discriminated against Australia's First Nations People. This is true with regard to access to quality education, fairness and belonging in schools and Australia’s education system. 

We stand committed to building a school that holds equality, equality, and fairness at its core. To achieve this, we acknowledge the mistakes of the past to build for a better future. In doing our part, we will:

Promote, teach and celebrate that reconciliation is for everyone and that we all have a part to play. Actively recognise the truth of Australia’s colonial history by developing curriculum, teaching and learning programs and activities that foster a truthful understanding of this history; Challenge racist, discriminatory and/or harmful beliefs, stereotypes, slurs and references that detract from an individual’s sense of belonging in our school community. Giving rise to an inclusive environment where all members of our school feel recognised, respected and seen; and Build long-lasting, respectful relationships with the Dharawal people by growing our engagement with parents, community and elders to build a shared understanding of the multi-faceted nature of education.

We make this commitment to show our determination to improve the quality of academic and life outcomes for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and to close the gap in equal and equitable educational outcomes  between First Nations and non-First Nations students. We engage in the process of a Reconciliation Action Plan to show our students that doing the good and just thing in life is just as important as other measures of success.