Sutton Public School

For our Sutton school community, reconciliation means acknowledging, respecting, and embracing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, stories, and histories as an integral part of our national story. All Australians have a responsibility to learn about our shared histories and to gain an understanding about the depth, wealth, and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures. We are committed to learning together, using strong positive contemporary role models to guide us and support our journey towards reconciliation. 

Our community is working towards building on the strong connections we already have with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and providing opportunities within our classrooms, playground, staffrooms, and community events for First Nations voices.  Our school community is committed to the values of equality and equity and understands the importance of honest, respectful dialogue that upholds our school value of integrity. 

We aim to build the cultural responsiveness of all staff, as an ongoing reflective practice to nurture more respectful relationships and create positive learning environments. As a school community we want to be a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, children, families, and visitors feel a sense of belonging. Reconciliation is a two-way exchange that needs to be built on trust, reciprocity, and inclusive and respectful relationships.