Gawura School

It is so endearing when organisations stand beside us, to support our endeavor's and in turn, our students. Thank you NOVA Entertainment and Mary DATOC.

Does your organisation have a Reconciliation Action Plan? Make sure this is a living, breathing, purposeful document and put your corporate weight (and funds!) behind an impactful organisation who is making a tangible difference in our world. Gawura IS changing lives of our students, their families and our community. However, we require much needed funds as our student cohort grows, to ensure that our culturally authentic, educational plans and supports are realised. Don't just file that RAP and forget about your organisations good intentions. Reach out now - and stand beside us to support our leaders of tomorrow. We look forward to hearing from you.

Gawura is primarily about community. This is clearly evident in the Strategic Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan process that we are currently going through. Ms Jackie Isenegger, Director of Strategy and Marketing is leading this journey and gathering all stakeholders along the way to gain insights and feedback to ensure that the plans resonate with our key community members, especially our students and their families. Part of this process is to translate the plans and represent it in a visually appropriate way. Led by Gawura parents Charmaine and Jason Mumbulla from @mumbullacreative our community gathered to yarn about how best to do this. When we say that we are fueled and energized by our community, we could not mean it more than throughout this process. Thank you to all who have given their time, energy and knowledge so that Gawura can grow and be even stronger. Stay tuned for the next steps of our strategic plan.

Last week, Year 5 and 6 Gawura students performed for the Commonwealth Bank's Group Audit and Assurance national conference. This involved dancing for over 400 delegates, opening the 4 day gathering, along with Pastor Ray Minniecon giving the Acknowledgement of Country. This was the first time our Gawura dancers shared these incredible dances, led by Aunty Rayma Johnson with an audience beyond Gawura and St Andrew's Cathedral School. It is such a special way to highlight the incorporation of culture into our everyday learning and displaying the partnership of CBA with their community. Well done 👏🏽

Have you heard the wonderful news about Gawura's co-founder Phillip Heath, AM. Well deserved. The ripple effect of your heartfelt efforts are broad and deep and everlasting. Congratulations.

Have you heard our incredible news? Commonwealth Bank of Australia have come on board to support up to 10 Gawura graduates as they transition into St Andrew's Cathedral School for six years of secondary school education. What an incredible endorsement of what we do, and that education is the pathway to changing futures, including creating better employment opportunities. Thank you, CBA, for standing beside us, believing in Gawura and our Indigenous students.

"We have a responsibility to First Nation's children to close the gap. Education is key and Gawura is a great example of how these fantastic, talented kids can be given the best chance to reach their full potential." - Gawura donor Stand beside this valued donor and donate now to Gawura so that we are empowering brighter futures together. https://lnkd.in/gEDQxqGd

Empowering brighter futures together. Join us in making a difference with Gawura! Gawura is a unique school for Indigenous children, providing a culturally enriching and supportive educational environment. We're committed to nurturing young minds and ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed. But we need YOUR help to continue this vital mission! By contributing to Gawura, you’re not just donating money—you’re empowering these bright, young minds to create a better future for all. Your support helps us provide: * Quality education that is culturally authentic * Access to cultural activities, excursions and programs * Essential resources and materials * Extracurricular opportunities, including camps, music lessons and speech, literacy and occupational therapies. Together, we can create a lasting impact. Let’s lift up these young learners and pave the way for a brighter future! Donate now and be a part of this incredible journey. https://lnkd.in/gEDQxqGd #EmpoweringGawura #BrighterFutures #EducationForAll #SupportIndigenousStudents #TogetherWeCan #EOFY2024 Thank you for your generosity and support!

What does Blak, Loud and Proud mean to you? Why not come along to the Gawura NAIDOC Celebration assembly and hear what this year's theme Blak, Loud and Proud. Keep the Fires Burning - means to our Gawura students? Gawura is inviting our community to our annual NAIDOC celebrations. Come and see the students perform dances choreographed specially for Gawura by the esteemed Aunty Rayma Johnson and hear from our special guests. This is an occasion not to be missed. This annual assembly is a wonderful opportunity for our community to be immersed in how culture is woven into the everyday for our students. We would love to see you there. All is welcome. Date: Thursday 27 June Time: Assembly 9:30am Where: St Andrew's Cathedral, Sydney Square RSVP: Thursday 20 June Price: Complimentary Book NOW: https://lnkd.in/eCSKsjqt

This year's Reconciliation Week theme is "Now More Than Ever" and serves as a reminder that the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must persist. On Monday, we welcomed back educator Lavinia Gibbs who led a workshop with our Gawura and Junior School students focusing on Yalagiyu. Yalagiyu is a word from the Yuwaalaraay/ Gamilaraay languages meaning ‘now’. Kindergarten and Stage 1 delved into the importance of inclusion and belonging through a Dreaming Story about how Koala came to be. Stage 2 and 3 explored key points in Australia’s history, such as the 1967 Referendum and The High Court Mabo decision and how each of these significant historical milestones play an important role in the reconciliation journey. The students also learnt about the meaning of racism and some practical, gentle steps they can take in addressing it. By reflecting on this year's reconciliation theme, the students made personal commitments to contribute to the healing of our nation through reconciliation. “It is important that everyone feels included so that they have a safe and happy place to belong”. - Kindergarten student “I wish to learn more about our history so that I can help Australia to be a kinder place” - Stage 2 Student It was wonderful to welcome back Aunty Vin. We can't wait to see you again. Now More than Ever - what are you doing to call out racism within our society and to seek equality and equity within Australia?