Aboriginal Community
Excellence in a caring environment
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Aboriginal Community Excellence in a caring environment
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Pre-contact Port Macquarie by Paul "Bushy" Davis
The Aboriginal programs at Westport Public School have: - played an instrumental role in improving communication between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander parents and the school, - given an opportunity to educate non-indigenous children in the value of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures thus breaking down barriers,
- created an opportunity
for more Aboriginal parents/carers and community to take an active role in the education of their children, - given an opportunity
to educate non-indigenous children in the value of Aboriginal cultures, break down
barriers and dispel myths and stereotypes about Aboriginal people, - helped to implement the school's community responsibilities to provide access to education for all people. Totem pole created by all students to enhance awareness of Aboriginal culture
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