Holy Cross Primary School

We celebrate First Nations peoples, who continue to enrich our Catholic Story on our reconciliation journey. We acknowledge the past, live in the present and imagine the future as we strengthen relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people, build community, serve others and act as stewards of creation. We live and learn in the Way of the Cross, striving for reconciliation. RELATIONSHIPS We proudly respect that; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this country hold  unique knowledges and understandings of the world. We honour their wisdom, cultural and spiritual perspectives, diversity and strong connections to the land, sea and waterways. We strive to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ perspectives to empower our students to connect with their own stories, traditions and cultures whilst strengthening respectful relationships with one another. COMMUNITY We acknowledge the truth of Australia’s shared history. We are committed to developing a place of learning where everyone is respected and has a sense of belonging. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, significant events and meaningful experiences will be embedded into curriculum and school life, incorporating truth-telling, spirituality, symbolism, story, voice and what is sacred for First Nations communities.  SERVICE We are committed to walking the journey of reconciliation as compassionate change makers who advocate for a future with freedom, dignity and justice for all.  STEWARDSHIP The Yirrganydji and Djabugay People are the Traditional Custodians of the Land where Holy Cross School is located. We understand and respect the  deep and spiritual  connection to Country; the mountains, rainforest, waterways, sea and sky of the Yirrganydji and Djabugay People. Through relationships, we authentically learn and take action for the future of this place.