At Greenacre Montessori Academy, our vision for reconciliation is to nurture a learning community where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are deeply acknowledged and respected as the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the Land. We are committed to creating meaningful opportunities for educators, children, families and the wider community to listen, learn and grow together through a shared understanding of culture, history and truth. We aspire to build an environment where everyone values diversity, respects connection to Country, and works together to strengthen relationships based on trust, respect and unity. Guided by the principles of truth, justice, healing and love, we aim to contribute to a future where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians walk side by side in partnership. We recognise that reconciliation is an ongoing journey of learning and reflection. As individuals, as a team, and as an organisation, we will continue to build our knowledge, deepen our cultural responsiveness, and take action to embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives meaningfully in all aspects of our curriculum and daily practice. Through this commitment, we strive to foster a strong sense of belonging, being and becoming for all children and families, and to help shape a more inclusive and equitable future for generations to come.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Early Years Learning Framework
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Projects
Welcome to Country
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Acknowledgement of Country
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages
Celebrate RAP Progress
Explore Current Affairs and Issues