Reconciliation Action Plan

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1 Recnciliatin Actin Plan Saint Francis Xavier Cllege

2 Our visin fr Recnciliatin: Our Visin fr Recnciliatin is t have a schl that nurtures and values respectful relatinships between all Australians especially between Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Australians and thse wh are nt. At Saint Francis Xavier Cllege the implementatin f a RAP is fr all students, staff, parents and the wider cmmunity. Our aim is: t acknwledge and recgnise the cntributins f Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander peple, t acknwledge and develp relatinship between St Francis Xavier Cllege and the Ngunnawal peple, t have an envirnment where Australian Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander cultures are experienced and valued by all students, t prvide pprtunities fr Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students t celebrate and embrace their heritage. Our schl: Saint Francis Xavier Cllege is a Years 7 t 12 ceducatinal Cathlic Cllege with an enrlment f arund 1200 students and 150 staff. Saint Francis Xavier Cllege began n Ngunnawal cuntry, in We were hused at Braddn Cathlic Girls High (nw knwn as Merici Cllege) until the building was cmpleted in 1977 in Flrey. It was a Year 7 t 10 Cathlic High Schl and in 1998 a lng-time dream was realised when permissin was given fr the Cllege t enrll students in Years 11 & 12. The first chrt f Year 12 students graduated, with distinctin, in SFX students are mainly frm Belcnnen and Gungahlin and it als prvides a pathway in Years 11 and 12 fr students frm Munt Carmel at Yass. We ffer a strng academic prgram, a diverse range f electives and pastral care. We seek fr each student t grw emtinally, scially, intellectually, spiritually and physically, supprted by the principles f the Cathlic Faith. Our missin is: LIVING the TRUTH LEADING with COURAGE LEARNING fr LIFE At Saint Francis Xavier Cllege We seek t be truthful and curageus peple wh nurture right relatinships, value learning and celebrate Christ s life-giving presence amng us. We bring ur visin t reality by wrking tgether as a cmmunity which reflects the curage f Francis Xavier. Saint Francis Xavier Cllege is an exciting place t be. We strive t be peple wh see the glass as half full, nt half empty. It is als a place where everyne in the cmmunity is encuraged t learn, t grw and t wrk twards a brighter future.

3 Our RAP: The Saint Francis Xavier Cllege RAP was started in 2011 and has been evlving since. Significant steps alng the way have included: A small initial wrking cmmittee was frmed t cmmence the prcess f creating a RAP in 2011, Whle Schl Assembly where RAPs and the prcess were explained t all the students, An invitatin was made t all students t cntribute t the RAP with ideas that they may have, Each student wh identified as Abriginal and/r Trres Strait Islander were cnsulted in the prcess as were their parents, Staff at SFX were asked t cmplete the Dare t Lead questinnaire and cnsulted abut apprpriate actins that the schl shuld be taking, All quiz respnses, ideas, cncepts and suggestins were cllated and frm that a raw list was made f actins, RA was cnsulted in regard t the raw list and they made valuable cntributins t the list, The list f actins was sent t the United Ngunnawal Elders Cuncil fr perusal and apprval, The Schl Bard ratified the RAP draft in Nvember 2012, A frmal cmmittee was established t mnitr and refresh subsequent RAPs.

4 1. Relatinships: SFXC believes gd relatinships are develped when all students celebrate the heritage and psitive experiences f Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander cultures and histries. By implementing the actins belw, we intend t develp a climate f equality and value fr all cultures at SFXC and t raise the prfile f ur Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Cmmunity. Actin Respnsibility Timeline Measurable Target Establish a cmmittee t develp, mnitr, review and refresh the RAP. This cmmittee shuld include: The Assistant Schl principal Teachers/staff frm acrss stages and/r departments Students (Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander and nn- Indigenus) Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander cmmunity members (where pssible) Name the cmmittee Invite Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander representatives t sit n existing schl cmmittees. Include parents, teachers, students and cmmunity leaders. This applies nly where such cmmittees exist Build relatinships with ur schl s lcal Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander cmmunity. Cntact Teacher Principal and Cntact Teacher Term 1 RAP Cmmittee established. Term 1 Fur RAP Cmmittee meetings held each year ne per term. Minutes and actin items recrded fr all meetings. The RAP is reviewed and refreshed annually using Recnciliatin Australia s Tracking and Reprting tl. The cmmittee t have a name in Ngunnawal language Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander appintments t and/r designated Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander psitins n the: Bard members Student representative cuncil Scial Justice captains Schl Chaplain Cmmittee Term 3 Lcal Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Traditinal Owners r Elders speak abut lcal histry and culture fr the area where the schl is lcated at schl assemblies r ther functins.

5 Term 3 Invite Ngunnawal elders t d a Welcme t Cuntry at an assembly thrughut the year. Term 2, Term 3 Build relatinships with Abriginal Trres Strait Islanders agencies such as Tjabal, Ngunnawal Centre, CIT Term 2, Term 3 Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander and nn-indigenus students visit lcal Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander sites r events f cultural significance, such as traditinal lands, cmmunities, exhibitins, festivals. We have rganized a cultural immersin - Warralng WA Students vlunteer at lcal Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander services/rganisatins.² Develp a mutually beneficial relatinship with a sister schl that has a high Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander student ppulatin.² Cmmittee Term 3 Establish links with a sister schl Students participate in a pen pal exchange with Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students at the sister schl. Cntact Teacher 2014 Student and parent visit scheme and exchange activities established between sister schls. This may include sprts, cultural, learning r skills sharing excursins and activities. Year 10 Crdinatr Term 2 Maintain ur special link with little SFX Saint Francis Xavier Primary Schl Lake Cargellig. Cntinue reciprcal annual visits.

6 2. Respect: Recnciliatin cannt ccur withut mutual respect. We intend t build respect f Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander peples, cultures, and histries thrugh the integratin f key symbls and actins int ur rituals and ceremnies. Actin Respnsibility Timeline Measurable Target Publicly display ur schl s respect fr, and knwledge f, Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Peples, cultures and histries. Cntact Teacher/ Bursar AP Welfare Term 2 (Flags) Terms 1,2,3,4 Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander flags flwn r hung all year rund. Plaque at frnt f schl acknwledging Ngunnawal cuntry Acknwledgement f Cuntry takes place at significant schl assemblies. Traditinal Owners/ Elders perfrm Welcmes t Cuntry at significant schl events, e.g. the pening f a new building. Cmmittee Term 1 (March) Acknwledge Clse the Gap day by: Raising awareness in Assembly with students Prviding details f website t shw supprt Wearing range accessries n 22/3 fr gld cin dnatin which will g t Prject Cmpassin (Week 5 actually has an Australian stry Fcus) Registered as having a mrning tea Mrning tea fcus with Prayer Term 3 Supprt Indigenus Literacy in Bk Week: Bk Swap Dnatin t Abriginal Literacy Fundatin

7 Term 2 NAIDOC and Natinal Recnciliatin Weeks celebrated by: Prayers with a special fcus n Recnciliatin, healing and thanks each mrning Display cabinet decrated with a PwerPint n a lp, bks displayed Perfrmers Persnal Develpment and Christian Values (PDCV) Lessn fr entire schl Participatin in Srry Day Walk Attending NAIDOC Mass Frtnightly (Newsletter) Traditinal wners acknwledged n the schl website and publicatins, such as newsletters/bulletins Display Indigenus art in schl fyers, pen spaces and in the Hub. Name buildings, facilities and grunds after significant Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander cmmunity members in cnsultatin with UNEC and lcal Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander cmmunities. Ensure all staff at ur schl are culturally educated, aware and respectful. Cntact Teacher t liaise with Peter O Callaghan and Studies Crdinatrs Term 4 Planning Meetings in Terms 1,2,3,4 80% f staff undertakes cultural awareness training. Ensure that Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Peples perspectives are included in the prfessinal develpment f Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander staff.

8 Include Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Peples perspectives in a range f curriculum areas. Studies C /Abriginal Liaisn Officer (Peter O Callaghan) Terms 1,2,3,4 Term 3 Audit Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander peples perspectives/cntent included in the teaching f a range f curriculum areas acrss every grade. Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Peples resurces sectin, including bks by Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander authrs and DVDs n Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander issues, established in the schl library. Terms 2, 4 All students taught by/addressed by/wrked with an Abriginal r Trres Strait Islander prfessinal, r rle mdel, at least annually. Green Team 2014 Bush Tucker garden t be established. Bern Bradley has dne the research and cnsultatin. The schl s Green Team will be respnsible fr establishing and maintaining the garden.

9 3. Opprtunities SFXC is cmmitted t creating pprtunities fr Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander children, families and cmmunities t participate in and cntribute t the high-quality educatin we ffer. We are als creating pprtunities fr all students t experience Indigenus Australian culture and giving pprtunity t Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students t celebrate their heritage, t highlight psitive experiences and acknwledge the past. Actin Respnsibility Timeline Measurable Target Supprt Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students t reach their full ptential. Nb. If yur schl has n identifying Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students, this sectin may nt be relevant. Students may hwever identify as a result f yur RAP. Executive Careers Adviser/Cntact teacher Terms 1,2,3,4 Term 4 As required (with a fcus especially in Terms 3 and 4) Anti-racism bjectives r statements are included within ur plicies. The needs f Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students are reflected in ur schl s strategic plan and budget. Our schl supprts Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students t access schlarships, financial supprt, career advice and mentring. Studies Crdinatrs Term 4 All ur teachers have resurces t teach Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students, such as What Wrks and Dare t Lead resurces. Exec/Cntact teacher 2014 In Abriginal /Trres Strait Islander students space be established. This Space will be a place where students can d wrk, have lunch, engage in mentring/ tutring, r just a place t be. It will have lcal artwrk r their artwrk and they will be cnsulted in what they need fr their Space. Cntact Teacher 2 hurs weekly in Assist classes with Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander students as required and in cnsultatin with students, parents and teachers.

10 Cntact Teacher / AP Welfare Terms 3,4 Annually in Recnciliatin Week and NAIDOC week. Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander perfrmers thrugh PIE Entertainment. Generally we hire peple wh are gd at engaging students, telling stries, display and explain artifacts. PIE prvide the details f perfrmers wh are available fr Recnciliatin and NAIDOC Week and will ften recmmend particular perfrmers. We have sught permissin frm UNEC fr perfrmers frm utside Ngunnawal cuntry t perfrm. This is nt exclusive thugh we will use lcal perfrmers at ther times f the year fr pening ceremnies (eg Hub), fr dance classes Cntact teacher Term 2 Mentr Prgrams Abriginal and Trres Strait islander students frm Primary schl will be invited fr a cultural day with students frm SFX with the help frm Ritchie Allen (AEW with the CEO) Cntact teacher Reviewed Terms 1,2,3,4 PLP s plan, create, implement and evaluate Persnal Learning Plans

11 Emply r cnsult Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Peples at ur schl.² Principal 2013 Jb Advertisements Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Peple are encuraged t apply in ur advertisements fr schl psitins. Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander Peple peples are emplyed as: Teachers and supprt staff Management and ancillary staff Cntractrs, cnsultants and advisers Assistant Principal - Staffing Terms 1,2,3,4 All Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander staff are prvided with training and supprt. Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander staff numbers are mnitred. Specific aim t increase the number f Abriginal and Trres Strait Islander staff at SFX by liaising with the Ngunnawal Centre and teaching faculty at UC. Encuraging pre-service teachers t cmplete their placement here and seeking feedback int ways f making SFX a better schl/emplyer

12 4. Tracking prgress and reprting Actin Respnsibility Timeline Measurable Target Mnitr and refresh ur Recnciliatin Actin Plan. Cmmittee Term 4 Our Recnciliatin Actin Plan is mnitred by ur RAP Cmmittee. Our Recnciliatin Actin Plan is reprted n and refreshed at the start f each schl year.