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S TA R T I N G O U R JOURNEY OF R E C O N C I L I AT I O N The students at the heart of leading the reconciliation journey at Ballarat Grammar reflect on what the School’s new Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) means for them and the change they
Annie Trotter, Old Grammarian and Co-Vice Captain in 2020, Elias Jarvis,
want to see.
involved in the establishment of our Reconciliation Action Plan.
Jaya Foy, and James O'Sullivan (Co-School Captain in 2021) were all
JAYA FOY “I look forward to seeing the School become a culturally diverse and safe place for everyone to be a part of. I want every student to come to school and feel they belong.”
ELIAS JARVIS “The RAP is about creating a shared responsibility for raising awareness through all of our actions. It’s about building a strong foundation for the School to really embrace different cultures. Overall, it’s about wanting to do better. I’m excited about seeing the School become a really inclusive place that is truly enriched by better understanding.”
TOM MACKENZIE “The important thing isn’t just having a RAP, but for all members of the School community to be consciously aware of, and understand what’s in it, act on it, and to keep returning to it and improving on it. The biggest impact will come from developing a widespread understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and history.”
JAMES O’SULLIVAN, CO-SCHOOL CAPTAIN IN 2021 "Reconciliation is about everyone coming together and respecting different cultures. It’s great seeing students getting more and more involved as we strive towards reconciliation.” In December 2020, the Australian, the Aboriginal and the Torres Strait
ANNIE TROTTER, OLD GRAMMARIAN AND CO-VICE CAPTAIN IN 2020 “The RAP provides a platform for so many voices to be heard. The RAP Working Group brings together different perspectives and ideas in an ongoing conversation to continually develop the School’s contribution to reconciliation. I hope to see the School as a place where every student can reach their potential.”
Islander flags were all raised together for the first time at Ballarat and Queen's Anglican Grammar School, both at the Junior School entrance, and at the Gate C entrance on Forest Street.
