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Today, Calrossy Anglican School united for a significant and meaningful NAIDOC Week Service, recognising and celebrating the rich cultures, histories and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Held in the spirit of reflection and reconciliation, the service opened with a powerful Acknowledgement to Country by Kaliela Thornton – a proud Gamilaroi/Yuwaalaraay/Mandandanji Yinaarr (woman), artist and respected local leader. Her words reminded us of our shared responsibility to listen, learn, and walk together in truth and respect.
Centred on the theme ‘The next generation: strength, legacy and vision’ , this year’s NAIDOC Service focuses on honouring young voices and the enduring impact of First Nations culture. Calrossy’s message encourages reflection, respect and a shared journey toward reconciliation.
Students from across the School contributed meaningfully to the service, sharing stories, reflections, creative performances and acts of worship. Kindergarten Red and Blue brought joyful energy through their performance of the ‘Wombat Wobble’, while Senior students, Charlotte Clunies-Ross and Keira Jackson shared a reflection on their transformative Red Earth Top End immersion experience.
The Middle School Dance Ensemble performed a moving routine to Carry Me Home by Emily Wurramara, honouring the strength of First Nations women. A special moment in the service was the unveiling of Trelawney Station , a striking artwork by Aboriginal artist Jamie Donovan, which will be proudly displayed in our Junior School.
Junior School Indigenous Facilitator Patrice McMullen also introduced a series of garden animal sculptures, each representing animals significant to the Kamilaroi people and this region. These culturally meaningful works will be placed throughout the Junior School gardens, encouraging daily connection to Country and embedding Indigenous perspectives into our learning environment.
We were also privileged to welcome Hillvue Public School’s Indigenous Dance Group, Baawaa Dhagaan (Brother/Sister), who celebrated kinship and cultural identity through traditional movement. The service concluded with a reading from Revelation 7:9, delivered by Chapel Prefects Jacinta Mackenzie and Kaitlyn Marshman — a reminder of the beauty in diversity and unity.
A shared morning tea followed the service, bringing together Indigenous students, their families, community guests and staff for meaningful connection and reflection.
