NAIDOC Week

In our school assembly last week, we celebrated NAIDOC week. Students enjoyed vibrant interactive jazz performances by Indigenous musicians Darleen and Mary who were singing and playing the saxophone. They had a lot of fun joining in singing ‘We are Australian’, dancing to Nutbush City and appreciating a selection of jazz songs. SRC presented information about the significance of NAIDOC Week and provided ways to support national NAIDOC Week. Students admired a range of beautiful artworks which are exhibited in the hall. These works were created by students across the school and were inspired by native Australian flora and fauna and the work of Aboriginal artists including Nongirrna Marawili, Gaymala Yunupinu and Edwin Pareroultja.

The theme for NAIDOC Week this year is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. This theme honours the incredible strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, as well as the powerful vision and legacy that our Elders and communities leave for our future generations. 2025 marks a significant milestone for NAIDOC Week, as we celebrate 50 years of elevating First Nations voices, culture and resilience as well as recognising and acknowledging the wonderful achievements of our people and communities.