Celebrating Aboriginal culture at Helensburgh Public School

By teacher Nina Sampson

In the final week of Term 2, Helensburgh Public School hosted an afternoon tea to celebrate the achievements of our Aboriginal students. Families, staff, and students gathered to recognise each student’s learning journey, share success stories, and strengthen connections between the school and community.

We thank Julie Street Smith, President of the Northern Illawarra AECG (Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group) and Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer from the NSW Department of Education, for attending.

Embedding Aboriginal perspectives is a priority in NSW Public Schools. At the start of Term 3, on School Development Day, Helensburgh Public School staff engaged in professional development sessions on Aboriginal Histories and Cultures. The training enhanced their understanding and provided useful strategies for integrating Aboriginal perspectives across all curriculum areas.

Helensburgh Public School staff look forward to further deepening their understanding as part of their ongoing commitment to Aboriginal Education.