At Happy Valley Early Learning Centre, reconciliation means creating a place where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people's histories, cultures, and contributions are respected, valued, and acknowledged every day.
We are committed to building relationships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, based on trust, understanding, and respect, so that children, families, educators, and our wider community can learn and grow together.
Through our daily practices, environments, and curriculum, we aim to nurture a spirit of belonging, inclusion, and connection, ensuring that every child develops pride in Australia's First Nations peoples and a sense of responsibility for a reconciled future.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Reconciliation Projects
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Build Relationships with Community
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Create Stakeholder List
Curriculum Planning
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Cultural Responsiveness for Students and Children
Care for Country
Opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students and Children
Take Action Against Racism
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Reconciliation Network
Acknowledgement of Country