Building the cultural responsiveness of staff and schools is essential to creating a culturally safe and engaging learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and for promoting reconciliation.

Culturally responsive teaching privileges the first cultures of this country and builds on
the social and cultural capital of students so that school and learning is more meaningful and rewarding. Culturally responsive teaching creates the conditions for Aboriginal students to succeed as Aboriginal people.

At Maarakool Primary School, we are committed to being culturally responsive by building collaborative relationships between staff, Aboriginal students, their parents and families, and communities to support student learning. We aim to create welcoming and supportive learning environments that respect the cultures, languages, experiences and world views of Aboriginal students through a holistic approach.