Reconciliation

At St Paul’s College we are committed to actively listening to and empowering the voices of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples within our school community. We support all students to follow in the footsteps of Edmund Rice being guided by our values of faith, relationships, excellence and diversity. Reconciliation at St Paul’s is a priority and grounded by our touchstones of inclusive community, liberating education, justice and solidarity and gospel spirituality. We endeavour to walk in solidarity with First Nations communities creating a place of equal and equitable opportunity and inclusivity where each Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice is respected, heard and valued.

St Paul’s staff are dedicated to supporting all students to become active participants and voices of reconciliation, informed by the cultures and perspectives of the local First Nations community. We strive to develop capable learners, informed by the voices and perspectives of the First Nations people in our community. We are committed to truth-telling, acknowledging and sharing true histories within our classrooms, and continuing to seek opportunities to build and maintain positive relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous people.

As a College, we endeavour to respectfully embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and perspectives within our community. We aim to develop respectful students who actively engage in opportunities to develop their knowledge of First Nations perspectives and cultural diversity, whilst initiating and leading reconciliation in the wider community. We support our students to become advocates against racism, leaders in promoting social justice for all and connecting with community to practice their faith through actions.

We believe that reconciliation will lead to a more unified nation with the voices and perspectives of First Peoples heard, valued and respected.

The St Paul’s College community acknowledges that our school is situated on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples visiting from other nations and encourage them to play on, laugh within and deeply care for the beautiful Kaurna lands.

We live on this Land with pride and joy, ensuring the safety of all First Nations peoples past, present, and emerging.

We respect all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ancestors.

We understand the importance of ongoing connection for future generations to their Country, culture, beliefs and language.

We acknowledge the work done by past generations and celebrate their contributions which have paved the way for future leaders.

We deeply care for and respect the Kaurna land we gather on. We encourage future leaders to continue to share their customs, knowledge and beliefs for generations to come.