The Hutchins School

The Hutchins School is committed to active reconciliation between First Nations peoples and non-Indigenous people. As an institution of open inquiry and learning, we commit to walk with and work together with members of the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community. We commit to listen and learn the truth of the past and to contribute to a shared and common future with equity and equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As an integral part of our vision, The Hutchins School explicitly affirms and commits to be an active advocate for Voice, Treaty and Truth-Telling. Our vision is to journey, learn and dream together; to broaden our knowledge and respect for the worlds oldest living culture; to provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, voices, world views, identity, knowledge and culture to be more visible, heard, respected and honoured throughout our school. We recognise that we have much to learn from the knowledge, practices and perspectives of Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples. Our vision for reconciliation is one that embraces us all, both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous and embodies the values of kindness, humility, courage and respect. The Hutchins School will actively challenge itself in meeting this Vision for Reconciliation. As a whole-of-school responsibility, this vision will be reflected in our leadership and decision-making, and we will be held accountable for this visions practical realisation.