Kurunjang Secondary College held a special event on Wednesday, September 13 to unveil a new Acknowledgement of Country plaque.
The school recently run multiple Indigenous-focused programs, including the The Long Walk’s Koori Art Program delivered by Jenaya Sierra and the pilot Ganbu Gulin program which exposed students to different cultural experiences such as cooking, dance, traditional games.
The programs have culminated in the installation of the plaque which will proudly be displayed in the college foyer.
The plaque was commissioned to Aboriginal Artist Lacey Yeomans, who had worked with students during The Long Walk.
The occasion was marked by a special morning tea and plaque unveiling event which was attended by staff and students as well as Melton mayor Lara Carli and Melton MP Steve McGhie and other Department of Education Koori Engagement personnel.
Kurunjang Secondary College Koori engagement officer and careers practitioner Lucy Taylor said it was a positive event.
“It’s important to have that on entry to the school, the school is a leader in terms of cultural engagement in the Koori space,” she said.
“The program was very successful in engaging students in a safe space where they could relax, work on their individual art works, have a yarn and grab some lunch.
“I feel blessed to be able to work in this space. To have these programs and see the students develop and take pride in their culture is pretty awesome.
“The college wishes to thank all special guests who attended as well as staff, students and their families.”
