Southern Montessori Education Child Care Centre

Our vision for reconciliation begins with our active acknowledgement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Original Custodians of Lands across Australia and we recognise that First Peoples’ living cultures and heritage shape the identity of all Australians. We also acknowledge the Native Title Rights of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains area, who have continued to care for this Country for thousands of years. Through continuing to develop understanding and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, our students will grow, learn and build a deeper understanding of the importance of First Nations voices and perspectives as together we walk the steps of the reconciliation journey. Southern Montessori Education Centre believes in the power of relationships. We believe in partnerships, wellbeing and the power of educators, children and families coming together to build a community of learners. We are committed to being an organisation that actively works to build a better future which is based on stronger relationships between ALL Australians. As an organisation, we believe that, as stated in the 2008 National Apology, that our reconciliation journey is about creating, “a future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual responsibility”. Through open and thoughtful conversations, combined with deliberate actions, we will continue to work towards increasing our educational and wider local community's understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and experiences and to inspire ongoing reconciliation. We are committed to actively fostering an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, heritage and continuing contributions are recognised, experienced and valued by our students and our wider community. We recognise the significance of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and actively listening to the voices, perspectives and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples will continue to serve as a guiding light on our reconciliation journey.