Aboriginal education

Wyndham College employs multiple strategies to achieve positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students attending our school and for the wider school community.

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Our College supports the Aboriginal Education Policy which confirms the NSW Department of Education's commitment to improvement in educational outcomes and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Strong Strides Together brings together the evidence on ways that our school contributes to the educational success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. With a strong commitment to Closing the Gap, our school follows the Guiding Principles in Leading Aboriginal Education.

Reconciliation events

Yarning circle culture

Nirimba means "Pelican"

Our programs include:

Pathways to Dreaming (Western Sydney University)
Nura Gili residential program and Indigenous Admission Scheme (University of NSW)
Walanga Muru First in Family Pathway and Camp Aspire (Macqaurie University)
Residential Programs and The Ngara Future Focus Program (Sydney University)
AECG - "Aboriginal Education Consultative Group" engagement
NRL School to Work Program (S2W)
Embedding Aboriginal histories and perspectives into the school plan
Building students leadership capacity and valuing Aboriginal culture
Yarning circle - Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people coming together
ATSI Connect mentoring group with cultural celebration polo shirts
Acknowledgement and Welcome to Country at events
Reconciliation Week, Sorry Day and NAIDOC Week celebrations
Aboriginal content and perspectives embedded in the school curriculum
Building staff & student knowledge about Aboriginal culture and experiences
Warami Welcome - Indigenous food tasting, cultural activities and guest speakers
Aboriginal Graduation presentation of stoles in the Wara-Wara Indigenous Garden.