First Nations Spaces

Acknowledgement of Country Signage 

St Anthony's Catholic College is proud to acknowledge is Traditional Owners and the Country in which it has built its foundations. The front entry to our office administration building features and eye catching Acknowledgement of Country Sign which aims to welcomes all students, families, staff and community visitors upon the arrival.  

Multilingual Acknowledgement of Country Signage

Our student pick-up area now features a vibrant display of language signs reflecting the rich cultural diversity within our College community. The College Acknowledgement has been translated into several languages with the support of our students, parents, and staff, highlighting the many cultures that make up our school.

The languages currently displayed include:
Māori
Japanese
Welsh
Filipino
Italian
Indonesian
Spanish

This initiative celebrates the voices within our community and acknowledges the importance of language, culture, and belonging for all who walk through our gates.

Indigenous Cross

Bush Garden (Assisi)

The entry to our Bush Garden features elements from our Assisi mural, local flora and fauna and satellite mapping. The inclusion of this resource continues to promote an Indigenous presence at the college. 

The College staff and community often utilise this space as a teaching resource with regards to biodiversity and environmental sustainability, connecting with Country, inspiration for art and poetry, meditation, developing cultural awareness and adhering to cultural protocols.

Bush Garden - House Crests

At the centre of our Bush Garden and Yarning Circle at St Anthony’s Catholic College, Indigenous House Crests proudly bring culture, language, and identity together. Each crest features a native floral emblem, and language words for the house mascots.

Indigenous Mural (Assisi)