Penrhos College

Our vision for reconciliation is to build strong inter-cultural knowledge within our community to understand and acknowledge the histories, the ongoing impacts of these histories and the continued significance of the past and current experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.   We are a diverse and inclusive community, where everyone works in synergy to be a part of societys ongoing and reciprocal journey to strengthen equality and equity between Aboriginal and Torres peoples and non-Indigenous people. We recognise the significant contributions Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have made and continue to make within our community.   By listening to the diversity of First Nations voices in the community, we will develop a shared understanding, genuine empathy and respect for past, present and future peoples.   By giving time for truth telling, this will grow our knowledge and build awareness to strengthen our community. It will allow for narratives to be told with integrity and strengthen our understanding of Australias true histories. This will ensure that we all feel safe and respected in sharing our stories, and promote a space for healing.   We will speak out against prejudice and ignorance.   Deepening our understanding of First Nations peoples languages and connections with Country in an inclusive learning environment will nurture and create positive change. Penrhos Colleges core shared values and our commitment to our collective learning journey will support our realisation of this vision.   The College will continue to provide a culturally responsive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of the Penrhos community to feel a strong sense of belonging and pride in their cultural identities, and all members of our College community will actively listen to the voices and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.   United, we will set a path towards a future where reconciliation is a lived reality and not simply an idea.