Cultural education aims to honour and celebrate First Nations cultures and traditions by embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures throughout the curriculum; participating in cultural workshops, and building community partnerships we seek to deepen students' understanding and respect for First Nations history, promote inclusivity, and foster meaningful connections within our diverse school community.
Supporting First Nations Culture
Dominic College takes great pride in our First Nations students and their families, who are connected to, and carry on one of the oldest living cultures in the world. One of our key goals is to support our First Nations students in preserving and shaping their culture while encouraging all our students to learn about and value First Nations culture as an essential part of our national heritage.
Acknowledgement of Country
For thousands of years Aboriginal Tasmanians have walked this Land, on their own country as custodians to their Earth Mother. Their unbroken relationship with the Land, stars, waters and sea was and remains to be at the Centre of their lives.
These Lands, now called Dominic College, were the lands of the muwinina people, who belonged to one of the oldest continuous cultures in the world. We acknowledge and remember the muwinina people who are now lost to us.
We acknowledge all Aboriginal Tasmanians, today’s palawa and pakana people, those of the past, the present and the future, and, with gratitude and respect, we recognise their continued relationship, custodianship and their bond with Country throughout the ages.
First Nations Voice
The Student Representative Council (SRC) provides a vital platform for our First Nations students at the College. Our First Nations SRC members are dedicated representatives who present valued ideas and suggestions to enhance cultural understanding and engagement. Their initiatives aim to benefit not only First Nations students but also to enrich the entire student body by fostering a deeper appreciation and awareness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and traditions.
"I like going on Country because it makes me feel special."
- Prep Student
"It’s important to go on Cultural excursions with other First Nations kids so we can be together and learn about our culture."
- Year 2 Student
"Cultural excursions help me learn about First Nations culture and make me feel connected to my ancestors."
- Year 4 Student
"I think excursions are really good because we get to learn from our elders and have fun at the same time."
- Year 5 Student
"Being part of this has given me a strong sense of community, both at school and outside of it. I like that First Nations students get the chance to share their voice and grow together. It’s helped me, and other students at our school, learn more about Aboriginal history and culture across Australia."
- Year 6 Student
“Being an Aboriginal person at Dominic has taught me a great deal about my culture and the land we live on.”
- Year 8 Student
First Nations Days of Significance
- National Sorry Day
- National Reconciliation Week
- NAIDOC Week
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Childrens Day
- Anniversary of the UN declaration of Indigenous People
