National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.

This year’s National NAIDOC Week celebrations will take place from 6 to 13 July.

2025 Theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

“NAIDOC Week 2025 marks a powerful milestone: fifty years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. The 2025 theme, ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy,’ celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of our young leaders, the vision of our communities, and the legacy of our ancestors.” (NAIDOC website) Read more

I encourage our families to support and get to know local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities through activities and events held in our region next week and beyond.

A well-earned break

At the end of this busy and long term, I commend our students on their commitment to both their academic studies and College life. In recent weeks, SACS, exams and end-of-term/semester assessments have sat beside students’ co-curricular achievements. Whether it be through the magnificent ‘Addams Family’ production, student-led justice initiatives, SSV sport competitions, house netball or student mentoring, our students have been dedicated to making the most of College life.

Thank you to our community – students, staff and families – for your hard work, and I hope you will all enjoy a safe and restful break.

Kind regards,

Brian Turner, Principal