Aboriginal Education

We are committed to closing the achievement gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. We know that we need to learn about, nurture and value the cultural identity of our Aboriginal students to help them be successful learners.

We welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family members, parents and carers, as well as community members to our school so that we can get to know each other, learn about the local Aboriginal community and develop shared goals and plans for Aboriginal students.

The Aboriginal Education Policy confirms the NSW Department of Education’s commitment to improvement in educational outcomes and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

Bankstown Network Acknowledgement of Country

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Acknowledgement of Country

We, the community of Revesby Public School would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which our school sits, the Bidjigal Clan of the Darug nation. This land is located near the Georges River National Park which holds a strong connection to the Aboriginal People. It is with our school value of partnerships that we acknowledge and pay our respect to the Elders past, present and emerging who share the stories with wisdom to inspire many generations to come.

Belonging Day

Revesby Public School proudly participates in the NSW DoE Belonging Day, a special event that brings together First Nations students from across the school to strengthen connections, share culture and build a sense of community. This day provides a culturally safe space for students to meet, yarn and engage in meaningful activities that celebrate identity, pride and belonging. Belonging Day is an important part of our commitment to ensuring every First Nations student feels supported, respected and connected within our school community.

Yarning Circle

Our First Nations Yarning Circle is a cherished space where students, staff and community come together to connect, listen and share. It provides a culturally respectful environment that supports open conversation, relationship-building and a strong sense of belonging. The Yarning Circle plays an important role in honouring First Nations perspectives, strengthening cultural understanding and ensuring that every voice is valued within our school community.

Aboriginal Texts

Students at Revesby Public School have proudly engaged in producing text in the local First Nations language, Dhurug. This meaningful learning experience strengthens cultural understanding, deepens respect for Country and supports the revitalisation of local language. Through this work, students honour the rich heritage of the Dhurug people while building their own connection to the stories, words and traditions of our local First Nations community.

Warami

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Across the Bankstown network, our schools are committed to strengthening learning, growth and achievement for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Through a powerful storytelling initiative, First Nations students were supported to ignite their creativity, share their stories and become published authors in the collective text Warami. Students proudly contributed their voice, history and culture to a network mural and book designs, celebrating identity while building strong connections with local high schools to support successful transitions. This initiative reflects our commitment to elevating Aboriginal voice, embedding authentic cultural learning and ensuring every First Nations student is empowered to thrive academically, socially and culturally.

Dharug Animals