Here at Peachtree Kindergarten ELC Punchbowl, our vision for reconciliation is for our Peachtree community to acknowledge and respect the unique place, cultures and contributions to Australia of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and that every young child has the opportunity to thrive and learn in a nation that values, respects and celebrates ways of knowing and being.
As educators we aspire to do this by supporting our community to develop an understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultural heritages and continuing contributions. We recognise the enduring strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the face of past and current injustices.
We are here to educate our children about the reconciliation whilst incorporating a sense of being, belonging and becoming at our centre. We provide children with a range of learning experiences in a respectful way which enhances children’s knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ cultures and heritages and encourages connectedness to First Nations peoples within our centre and the broader community.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in the Classroom
Elders and Traditional Owners Share Histories and Cultures
Early Years Learning Framework
Cultural Responsiveness for Staff
Welcome to Country
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
Build Relationships with Community
Teach about Reconciliation
Explore Current Affairs and Issues
Acknowledgement of Country
Care for Country
Celebrate Days of National Significance
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags
Take Action Against Racism
Curriculum Planning
Inclusive Policies
Staff Engagement with RAP
Celebrate RAP Progress
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Owned Businesses