We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of this country. We pay our respect to the Ngugi, Goenpul, and Noonuccal First Nations Elders of the Quandamooka region from Moorgumpin, Moreton Island and Minjerribah, North Stradbroke Island and pay our respect to all Elders past, present and future for they are the keepers of memories and traditions of First Nations People of Australia.
Alexandra Hills State High School offers a range of programs to support and extend the engagement and achievement of First Nations students.
Biram and Yarrabin Dance Group
In consultation with the Walker family from Minjerrebah, our dance group is officially named “Biram and Yarrabin” which means “sky” and “sea”. Biram and Yarrabin perform their dances in traditional hand crafted Quandamooka costumes, in our school for NAIDOC celebrations and the wider community. Each year our dance group is invited to perform at other schools within the Redlands and at QATSIF Ceremonies.
QATSIF
The Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation (QATSIF) provides educational scholarships each semester of Years 11 and 12 to support eligible First Nations students with the educational costs of their senior studies.
Our school play a vital role in: supporting students and families to apply for a QATSIF scholarship; overseeing the administration of the QATSIF scholarship within their community; and ensuring that students remain eligible to receive the scholarship.
For more information, go to the QATSIF website.
Beyond the Broncos Program
The Beyond the Broncos Program values the vital role that young First Nations play in influencing the next generation and provides culturally based support for these future leaders to succeed at school and beyond.
For more information, go to the Beyond the Broncos website.
Reconciliation Action Plan
The schools Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) has been developed in consultation with the Quandamooka MMEIC Elders who are the traditional custodians of the land on which our school is built. The RAP has been designed to develop strong working relationships within our school and community that promotes knowledge of and pride for First Nations histories and culture.
Support staff for First Nations students
- First Nations Community Education Councillor (CEC) - Craig Horsfall
- First Nations Teacher Aide - Rayleen Patterson and Anna Teichmann
- Beyond the Broncos Student Support Officer - Emily Dufficy and Alwyn Davey
- Guidance Officers - Lauren Campbell and Robyn Smith