Culture and diversity
Our school celebrates the rich mix of cultures within our community. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where every student feels valued, respected, and supported.
Through multicultural events, intercultural learning, and tailored support, we help students share their unique backgrounds and thrive both academically and personally. Working together with families and community organisations, we strengthen connections that celebrate cultural identity and build respect across our diverse school community.
Aboriginal education
Empowering and celebrating our Aboriginal girls
We are proud to provide a range of opportunities designed to empower and celebrate our Aboriginal girls through culture, connection, and creativity.
Students have the opportunity to develop their cultural identity and creativity through excursions and school programs:
- Participate in cultural immersion activities
- Strengthen identity through shared learning and community connections.
- Provide a safe and supportive space to relax and express creativity
- Activities include colouring, painting, jewellery making, weaving, sewing, message stick decorating, and yarning.
- Sista Speak Sessions & Yarning with the Elders
- Connect with strong female role models
- Share stories and build confidence in cultural identity.
- Mind, Body, Culture Activities
- Focus on health and wellbeing
- Encourage nurturing of physical, mental, and spiritual health
- Maintain a deep connection to Country and culture.
Together, these experiences help our Aboriginal girls grow into proud, confident young women who are connected to their culture and supported to thrive in all areas of school life.
Clontarf Foundation
The Clontarf Foundation exists to improve the education, discipline, life skills, self-esteem and employment prospects of young Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander men and by doing so equips them to participate meaningfully in society.
"Clontarf helps young men to attend school, finish Year 12 and enter employment."
Fusion: Pasifika Make Your Mark Mentoring
Pacifica Make Your Mark is a mentoring initiative that celebrates and uplifts young people through the lens of Pasifika culture, values, and community spirit. The program empowers students to embrace their own identity, strengths, and leadership potential inspiring them to become positive changemakers within their school and beyond.
Grounded in Pasifika principles, the program encourages students to:
- Take pride in who they are and where they come from
- Develop confidence and skills to lead with integrity and purpose
- Embrace respect, service, family, and belonging
Make Your Mark addresses life skills and youth issues in a strengths-based, youth-friendly way. Students are motivated, challenged, and empowered to:
- Create meaningful change within their own circles of influence
- Build a stronger, more connected school community
- Reflect the heart of Pasifika values
Chifley Day
Chifley Day is one of the most anticipated events on our school calendar, an annual celebration of the rich cultural diversity that makes our community so special.
The day bursts with colour, music, and pride as students and staff:
