Empowering First Nations students to thrive and learn

We acknowledge this land we meet on is the traditional lands for Kaurna people and we respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people, as the custodians of the Adelaide region and their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.

We focus on empowering our First Nations students to be proud, thriving learners who a have a strong sense of belonging. Our students have access to:

A dedicated support team:

Executive Leader - Simon Illingworth
Aboriginal Education Teacher - Matthew Ujhelyi
ASETO - Lochie Buckskin
South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy (SAASTA) staff

Additional supports:

The Mirnu Wirra Room within the school for connection and support
First Nations students attend Grove time together once a week
Access to tutors and homework clubs
Family barbeques to meet and connect with school staff and other families

Opportunities exist for:

Kids on Country - Aboriginal cultural camp.
SAASTA culturally safe and responsive education programs.
STEM Aboriginal Student Congress.
Nunga Tag Carnival – touch tag rugby and culture carnival.
Involvement with local community leaders in various projects relating to culture, work, art, etc.
Cultural participation through - NAIDOC, Reconciliation week and Harmony Day activities
Other school leadership and clubs.
Vocational Education Training Opportunities (VET) and School Based Apprenticeships.

Enrolment

Students who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander can apply to attend the SA Government high school of their choice via the Enter for Success Program.

Acknowledgement of Country

Golden Grove High School acknowledges the Kaurna people who are the traditional owners of the land we learn on. We pay our respects to their spiritual relationship with Country and acknowledge that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to those living today.

We pay our respects to Kaurna Elders, past, present and emerging and we acknowledge the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting from areas around Australia.