Acknowledgement of Country

Warami budyari naady'unya Darug Ngurrawa

Hello, welcome, good to see you on Darug Country.

Our school’s Acknowledgement of Country was created through a thoughtful and collaborative process inspired by the expertise of leaders in Aboriginal education and the dedication of our staff.

After engaging in professional learning and open discussions, staff contributed ideas to ensure the Acknowledgement would be meaningful and unique to our community. Our Aboriginal Education committee crafted a statement that genuinely honours the traditional custodians of the land and reflects our ongoing commitment to respect, truth-telling, and reconciliation.

This Acknowledgement is now an important part of our school culture, helping to deepen understanding and connection for all students and staff.

Welcome to Crestwood Public School where we proudly stand on Darug land.
It is on this land that we work, learn and play.

We acknowledge the Elders past, present and future.
We recognise Aboriginal people as the First Australians, and remember that they did not give up this land willingly.

We recognise the strength and resilience of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and value their impact and contributions to our shared history.

We are committed to building our understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and histories and to celebrating the oldest living culture in human history. We will make sure the voices of the First Australians are heard and not silenced as they have been in years gone by.

We promise to continue to nurture this land and its waterways as the Darug people have for thousands of years. As we pass through this land we promise to travel thoughtfully and respectfully, remembering the footsteps of the ancestors who have walked this land for countless generations.

This land was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Sharing moments and experiences, we feel more connected to each other.
Hearing songs and words, we appreciate the richness of language and culture.
Trying new things, we explore the ways people have cared for this land.
Spending time together, we learn the importance of respect and understanding.
Watching and learning from our visitors, we discover new perspectives and ancient traditions.
Being part of these activities, we remember that everyone’s story matters.

Our whole school painting was created by the students who attended the Aboriginal Cultural Day held at Crestwood Public School on Thursday 12th June 2025. It tells a story…

I am me, this is us, we are here.

This is my community, here on Darug land.

This is the land we are born onto, to care for.

The handprints represent each student in our community and their connection to the land.

The symbols in the middle of each circle represent each of the teachers who led the groups on the day, enriching our community in history and culture.

The outside circles identify the students in each group with different sizes to depict younger and older students.