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In 2023, Marist College Ashgrove continued to ensure each Indigenous student is understood, appreciated, respected and feels fully immersed in all aspects of college life and relationships. This was reflected in the college’s continued development of its Reconciliation Action Plan. In 2023, the college provided a wide array of activities and opportunities for AIEF Scholarship Students, and many of the students achieved impressive results and achievements.
Some of the key highlights this year for the AIEF Scholarship Students included the Career Sessions hosted by AIEF Staff; the school’s First Nations Dance Troupe performing at the Tower Art Show; the Reconciliation Week assembly which showcased the cultural talents of students, as well as the range of Reconciliation Week activities, including a Sea of Hands, Indigenous games, a BBQ and an Indigenous round of First XV rugby union and soccer; the NAIDOC Week celebrations which included an assembly and Indigenous art, dancing and music workshops; the EAL/D graduation ceremony celebrating the graduation of Keli; and the AIEF Graduation Ceremony in Sydney, which the Head of College, Mr Michael Newman, was able to attend.
Many Individual students also achieved significant milestones. Four AIEF Students received QATSIF scholarships at a ceremony held at the Australian Catholic University; one AIEF student, Liam, was selected to play for the highly competitive AFL Firsts team; several students attended an information day at QUT; Kila was selected for the highly competitive 8A rugby league team; Liam was selected for the highly competitive 10A rugby league team; Paddy impressed coaches and played rugby league for his first time at MCA, making the 2nds team; Keli, Landon, Rueben and Antwone performed in their dance troupe for the Senior Visual Art exhibition; Landon, Paddy, Rueban and Antwone performed as a dance troupe at the Marist College Ashgrove Academic Award’s Night held at QPAC; Landon was selected as the 2024 Boarding Captain; Angus was selected for the AIC Track and Field Championship; and artwork from one of the AIEF students was chosen for inclusion in Incubator 2023. This exhibition was displayed at the Hands On Art Substation Gallery in Brisbane. This student also had his artwork chosen to be displayed at the Gallery of Modern Art Brisbane in the Department of Education’s Creative Generation Excellence Awards in Visual Art.
In 2023, many students were also able to participate in life-defining excursions and activities. Two AIEF Students, Paddy and Landon, attended a 3-day camp as part of the Design Tracks Arts program; Antwone, Kila, Reuben, Angus, Liam and Paddy attended the Murri AFL 9’s Carnival run by the Brisbane Lions, where they received coaching by professionals and were able to meet and talk with current Brisbane Lions players; Liam, Landon, Braith and Paddy enjoyed a golf day with their mentors at Keperra Golf Course; Angus participated in a 3-day intensive athletics camp at the Gold Coast; Liam, Landon, Braith and Paddy enjoyed a 10-pin bowling and dinner event with their mentors; and Braith, Paddy and Landon attended the Year 11 Boarders’ Leadership Camp in the Bunya Mountains.
Throughout the year we continued opening all major assemblies with an Acknowledgement of Country from either an Indigenous student or member of staff. Plans for 2024 include the hiring of a new Indigenous Support Officer and the redevelopment and updating of the College Reconciliation Action Plan.
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