INDIGENOUS EDUCATION
At Rockhampton High School, we believe that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students need a sense of belonging within the school community.
A sense of belonging is based on connections:
- between students and their culture
- between school and the community, and
- between students and learning.
When these connections are strong, learning outcomes will also be strong.
Programs
Indigenous Education Support Structures
Rockhampton High School is a participant in the Fitzroy-Central West Queensland IESS project. Its vision is “Every day, in every classroom, every student learning and achieving. Our classrooms will be intentionally inviting.”
The project’s goal if to improve targets in
- attendance
- retention and completion
- achievement, including literacy
- workforce and leadership in Indigenous culture.
Under the project, Rockhampton High School has allocated a full time learning support teacher to work with students in Years 10, 11 and 12.
ITAS In Class tutoring
Tutors have been employed to provide in class tutoring for eligible students in Years 8 – 11,
PSPI School to Work Transition Projects
As a result of DEEWR funding, Rockhampton High School has been able to employ a full time Indigenous Transitions Officer who brings an Indigenous perspective to the work of the FEET First Program.
A second project is the My Culture, My Country Art Project which retains the services of Indigenous artists.
Facilities
Indigenous staff work in a team and are housed in the Murri Room which is an important port of call for students, parents and community representatives. The Assessment Centre attached to the IESS project is also housed in this room.
Cultural Activities
All Rockhampton High Staff members have completed Crossing Cultures Module 1 and 2.
Sorry Day and NAIDOC activities are held annually.
Staff
Alana Waugh IESS LD Teacher
Donna Warrie Indigenous Teacher Aide
Alana Warrie Literacy and Numeracy Teacher Aide
Di Welcome ITAS tutoring Coordinator
Nick Waugh, Janelle Tull, .................. Tutors
Judy Marsden Indigenous Employment and Training Coordinator
Rockhampton High School is a member of the Dare to Lead Coalition and of the
Fitzroy-Central West Indigenous Coalition of Schools.
