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On Thursday, 29 May the Berry Street School officially launched its third Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) through Reconciliation Australia’s Narrangunnawali program.
Our RAP is a result of months of planning and consultation by the RAP Working Group, who reflected on the journey of we have taken so far through our previous two RAP’s and reviewed our current practices and next steps alongside the ‘Strengthening Aboriginal Self-Determination in Education’ report commissioned by the Department of Education.
Our third RAP has an increased focus on the voice and self-determination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, connection to Country through local community and the presence of reconciliation in all areas of the Berry Street School.
To reach our vision for reconciliation, we are committed to:
- Cultural safety
- Anti-racism and allyship
- Establishing and maintaining relationships with community
- Cultural learning for all students and staff
- Celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures all year
- Prioritising voice and agency of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
When you read the RAP, you will notice the beautiful student artworks created by students at the Ballarat campus under guidance of local Wadawurrung artist Jenna Oldaker of Murrup Art and as part of the Keep the Fire Burning | Buniya Beenyak workshop at Ballarat Art Gallery. Students engaged in these opportunities as part of their learning for National Reconciliation Week 2024.
The Berry Street School RAP Working Group acknowledges Wade Mahoney, Director Aboriginal Practice and Partnership for his support throughout.
