Reconciliation
Mount Barker Waldorf School’s vision for Reconciliation is a more just and equitable Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, cultures and spirituality are actively valued for the ways in which they continue to enrich Australian society.
Reconciliation Action Plan
Poona Warta Peramangk Nai ya Tandan (Good Peramangk Country for little spirits)
At Mount Barker Waldorf School our vision for Reconciliation is to:
- Acknowledge First Nations peoples of Australia and their enduring connection to, ownership and custodianship of the lands, seas and waterways. In particular, in this respect, we acknowledge people of the Peramangk Nation (both past and present) on whose Land our school stands.
- Create a place of ‘two-way’ learning where people of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to experience, build respect for, and proudly celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
- With a focus on truth-telling, respectfully incorporate teaching about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures into our Steiner school curriculum, to promote understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge, wisdom, spiritual perspectives and continuing contributions.
- Engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, developing trust and respect, and building partnerships and relationships, through the cultivation of cultural understanding.
