Next week, our school will be recognising NAIDOC Week, a special time across Australia where we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We will share photos via seesaw.

The 2025 theme is: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy
This powerful theme celebrates the strength, pride, and resilience of First Nations communities.

We encourage families to have conversations at home about what their child is learning during NAIDOC Week and to continue celebrating and valuing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures beyond this week.

Thank you for supporting our commitment to Reconciliation and respect for all cultures.

Claire Shannon 
Mental Health & Wellbeing Leader

SPECIAL REPORT: Celebrating NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC week celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. It is celebrated by all Australians and is a great opportunity to recognise and learn more about the history and culture of Indigenous communities.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Its origins can be traced back to the Aboriginal rights movement, when on Australia Day 1938, protestors marched through the streets of Sydney to highlight the status and treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. Today, it is a week-long celebration held in July that consists of range of traditional and contemporary activities.

NAIDOC Week is an important event that helps build positive relationships between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people. It enables a deeper understanding of our differences and similarities and is a great opportunity for all Australians to eliminate bias and discrimination by reflecting and reconciling the wrongs of the past to facilitate hope and build a fairer future. Families are encouraged to join in and support young people in learning the significance of NAIDOC Week.

This Special Report offers suggestions on how families can celebrate NAIDOC Week together. We hope you take a moment to reflect on the information offered, and as always, we welcome your feedback. If this raises any concerns for you, a loved one or the wellbeing of your child, please seek medical or professional help.

Here is the link to your Special Report  https://stjwonthaggi.catholic.schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-celebrating-naidoc-week