Aitken College's vision for reconciliation is to actively listen to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's voices to enable teaching and learning to be respectful and authentic. As a community, we commit to recognising, understanding and valuing First Nations Peoples' cultures, histories and identities through the development of our minds and the opening of our hearts so we can learn from and alongside Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will continue to create, maintain and strengthen respectful and reciprocal ties with local Wurunjderi community members.
As a College, we strive to hear Indigenous voices in our teaching and learning by recognising, understanding and valuing their cultures and identities through the development of our minds and the opening of our hearts.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Inclusive Policies
Curriculum Planning
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Reconciliation Projects
Reconciliation Network
Teach about Days of National Significance
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Physical Acknowledgement of Country
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
RAP Budget Allocation
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owned Businesses
Local Sites, Events and Excursions
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children