NAIDOC Week 2020

This year, NAIDOC Week is being celebrated 8 - 15th November.  It is usually celebrated in July, but celebrations were postponed this year due to COVID-19.

NAIDOC stands for National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee.  This committee was once responsible for organising national activities during NAIDOC Week and its acronym has since become the name of the week itself. For many years, the Australian Government has supported national NAIDOC celebrations.  Events are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities but by Australians from all walks fo life.  This year's theme for NAIDOC Week 'Always Was, Always Will Be' encourages all Australians to celebrate and be proud of the continuity of Aboriginal histories, cultural knowledge and practices.

First Nations people have occupied this continent for over 65 000 years.  They developed expertise in astronomy, sustainability, caring for Country and a myriad of other areas.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were Australia's first explorers, first scientists, first navigators, first engineers, first farmers, first bakers, first diplomats and first artists.

The College is commemorating NAIDOC Week this year with a number of learning activities and special guests.  Students from all grade levels will be learning about the significance of NAIDOC and reflecting on the wealth of cultures and knowledge that existed prior to Captain Cook's arrival in Australia and continue to thrive to this day.

To find out more about NAIDOC Week click on the link below