At Seymour College we strive
to reconcile, action and embed
Indigenous learning into our
curriculum and within
daily College life.
Discover the story behind our Indigenous guernsey, designed by 2022 Year 12 AIEF Scholarship student, Mia.
We also understand the vital role that education plays in supporting reconciliation and we support all our students in allowing their voices to be heard. Through various initiatives we are focused on ensuring we create transformational relationships with Indigenous people, allowing reconciliation at Seymour to continue being a daily habit, not a once a year acknowledgment.
Seymour College is a proud partner of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation (AIEF) in achieving proven outcomes in Indigenous education. To apply for an AIEF scholarship, please go to our Scholarships page.
For more information about the AIEF, head to www.aief.com.au
‘Ngadlu tampinthi, miyurna yarta’ – We recognise the people and their land (Kaurna Yerta).
Here at Seymour College, we take great pride in recognising, honouring and celebrating not only the traditional custodians of the land upon which we educate and learn, but also the First Nations peoples of our Country.
As a proud Yamatji and Malak Malak woman and the Indigenous Engagement Coordinator here at Seymour College, I am honoured to have the opportunity to help nurture our First Nations students and shape their futures for success. To do this, I work in collaboration with our exceptional team of staff, local Elders, Indigenous mentors and our Indigenous girls’ families to support them on their educational journey and ensure they are provided with the necessary supports to achieve their highest potential.
Across the College, we are committed to promoting First Nations culture to ensure that our Indigenous students feel a sense of belonging and connection, whilst also allowing our wider College community the opportunity to engage in the rich history of our Country. This is achieved through the valued contributions of our Indigenous students, families, staff and community members who by sharing their knowledge and stories allow us to foster a deeper understanding of First Nations’ perspectives.
Our First Nations students are supported to share and engage with their culture, all whilst nurturing and cultivating their own individual sense of identity through opportunities such as:
• The South Australian Aboriginal Secondary Training Academy • Connection to the Tjindu Foundation AFL Academy • The Wirltu Yarlu Program (through The University of Adelaide) • Leadership and career development with the AIEF • Local Indigenous mentorship programs • Access to University scholarships • Events with Reconciliation SA • On Country experiences •
In addition to these great opportunities, Seymour College also proudly partners with the Australian Indigenous Education Fund (AIEF) to offer specific scholarship opportunities to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Lydia Gauci
Indigenous Engagement Coordinator
we are committed to promoting First Nations culture to ensure that our Indigenous students feel a sense of belonging and connection, whilst also allowing our wider college community the opportunity to engage in the rich history of our Country.
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Seymour College acknowledges that the land where we live, learn and work is the traditional lands of the Kaurna people, the original people of the Adelaide Plains and wooded foothills of the Mt Lofty Ranges, where Seymour College now stands.
