NAIDOC Week at Shore

Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud is this year’s theme and honours the enduring strength and vitality of the longest living culture in the world.

Celebrated across the country from 7-14 July, First Nations culture, with fire as a symbol of connection to Country, to each other, and the rich tapestry of traditions that define Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Shore began with engaging events in the Prep School last week. Our Koori Club joined the younger Shore students in a Smoking Ceremony and Artwork led by the Aunties. This continued into the Senior School this week with Tutor Group sessions and a special individual workshop in Robson Boarding House, led by Mrs Cay Camden and Mr Braydon Mundy (’21).

The Senior School Assembly was led by Jack H (Year 12) in Acknowledgement of Country, and Mr Braydon Mundy spoke to the Assembly about the theme and intricate meaning of NAIDOC Week 2024.

The week culminates in the now annual Indigenous All-Stars vs Staff touch football game on the main oval! And it did not disappoint, with the Indigenous Allstars leading at halftime 4-2 to bring home a resounding defeat of the Staff team 10-4. The School community rallied in support of the boys, and gasps of delight where heard when try-saving dives occurred. Thank you also to Charlie Waugh for a fair and measured reading of the game as referee. Ice baths are calling the Staff team. Bring on next year!

Mrs C Camden
Indigenous Programme Coordinator

Mr B Mundy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) Student Support