Celebrating the RAP Launch
October 30, 2024
In our first week back in Term 4 we had the joy of gathering together as a community to launch our Reconciliation Action Plan. We were so blessed with the glorious weather as staff, students and families gathered around after school to enjoy the afternoon together, as well as the significance of this event for our broader school community.
It was special to have Uncle Shane and Josh from the Bunurong Land Council return to Casey Grammar to provide a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Additionally, we were delighted to have Ganga Giri play the didgeridoo for us during both the formalities and afterwards as we were doing various activities. It was an incredible performance and one that everyone enjoyed.
We were so proud to have many students as year level representatives passing along the printed version of the RAP as a symbol of the impact we hope it will have across the whole school community. Together we have created a document that will help guide and inform us as a school in how we move forward as a community in this important area.
We concluded our time together with afternoon tea and activities. Students and families gathered around planting Billy button plants as a way of caring for country through encouraging native planting, collaborative artwork and signing our vision statement.
We have already started with some of the steps outlined in the RAP and look forward to continuing to bring the document to life. Anyone who wishes to join the committee is welcome to join by contacting m.riviere-pendle@caseygrammar.vic.edu.au for more information. Hard copies of the document are available at reception or on the website for anyone who would like one.
A huge thanks to all staff and families who stayed back to participate and share in this afternoon together, as well as to many people who helped make it possible – including our wonderful RAP Committee.
