NAIDOC Week 2025 –

“The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”
Honouring Culture, Guided by Faith

On Thursday 31^st July our school community gathered to honour and celebrate NAIDOC Week 2025 we reflected on the theme:

“The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy.”

This theme invites us to recognise and honour the leadership and legacy of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, especially the powerful role of young people in shaping a more just, inclusive, and respectful future.

As a Catholic school, we see a strong connection between this year’s NAIDOC theme
and the Gospel values that shape our lives:

• Hope and Vision – Jesus calls us to be “a light to the world” (Matthew 5:14). We encourage all students to be bearers of hope, just as many young First Nations leaders bring vision and courage to their communities.
• Justice and Reconciliation – In the spirit of Gospel justice we are reminded of our shared responsibility to seek truth, promote dignity, and stand in solidarity with our First Nations brothers and sisters.
• Legacy of Love – Jesus taught us that love is the greatest commandment (John 13:34). The legacy we build as a school community must be rooted in compassion, respect, and a commitment to healing and unity.

Students explored Indigenous history through storytelling, spirituality and art. We will pray together, learn together, and be inspired by the deep wisdom and resilience that continues to shape this nation.

May we walk gently and purposefully toward a future where the strength and legacy of First Nations Peoples are not only celebrated but carried forward by every generation.

“Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” – 1 John 3:18

We would like to thank Mrs Parker, Miss Shankley for their organisation of the day. And, to Mrs Franks, Mrs Handsaker and Mrs Johnson for their help today to ensure the smooth running of the day.

Yours in faith,

Miss Michelle Collins 

(Religious Education Co-Ordinator)