Our Reconciliation Committment

We acknowledge that we gather on sacred ground. The mercy of God flows through the land on which we gather.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians who have cared for this land for generations.

This land was, is, and always will be Cammeraygal land; enriched by the song lines, traditions and cultural experience of its traditional custodians within the wider Eora Nation.

We honour those elders past, present and emerging of the Cammeraygal people, whose sacred connection with this country is a gift to us all.

 

AN ACT OF RECONCILIATION

Sean Ryan is a highly acclaimed Indigenous artist, performer, dancer and didgeridoo player from the Black Cockatoo people of Far North Queensland – the Kuku Nyungkal bubu bamanga nyadimunku clan.
This artwork has gained greater meaning and significance to the College as our Indigenous Reconciliation Plan develops in different ways. The artwork has become an integral part of our plan and forms the basis of our representative sporting jerseys.
• Four hands represent the founding Brothers and create the crown in our College Crest.
• There are four “U” shapes representing the four school houses around the central circular symbol which represents the faith of the school.
• The gum leaves are the Eucalyptus paniculata or Grey lronbark tree, which is endemic to the local area, thus linking us to the Cammeraygal people, the native custodians of this land. The 48 petals on the flowers represent the 48 schools and ministries that are part of Edmund Rice Education Australia.
• The five radiating lines represent the Five Steps to Heaven that are also featured in the rays at the foot of the College Crest.
• The four EREA Touchstones represent the school’s ethos and values. They form a crucifix and are connected to the central elements.
• The College colours are captured throughout the painting in blue and gold pastels.
The painting acknowledges our reconciliation and connection with our Indigenous people

 

 

Uncle Morris Sullivan from Ngemba country and elder and Aboriginal artist collaborated with our Red Dirt pilgrims on the creation of a mural that celebrates Aboriginal culture as a beacon to keep the fire burning.

After staff and students journeyed to Brewarrina to learn from Uncle Morris as part of the Red Dirt Immersion, he then journeyed back to spend time as an elder and Aboriginal artist in residence. He worked with immersion students to create a mural which showcases culturally signfigant totems connected to the Cameraygal people.
This mural is 3m x 3m and is hung on the wall 3 stories high as a beacon to reconciliation and a reminder to keep the fire burning.
The song lines that stretch out from the Sydney icon at the centre are a reminder that all are welcome to gather here as we learn together as one mob.

Uluru Statement from the Heart ( Click to view)