Seymour College, Adelaide

At Seymour College, the unique perspectives and contributions of our Indigenous students, supported by our valued partnership with AIEF, are invaluable to our community. This year has been filled with inspiring achievements from our AIEF students, whose journeys are a source of pride and motivation for us all. I am pleased to share some of these highlights.

A significant milestone was reached with the graduation of our three Year 12 AIEF scholarship recipients, Jade, Lily, and Shonny. I was delighted to attend their special graduation ceremony in August at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, joined by Indigenous Programs Coordinator, Raquel Hogben. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to these young women and look forward to following their futures, and the impact they will make, in the years ahead.

Jade has been pivotal in delivering key events on the College’s calendar, including our National Sorry Day Service and National Reconciliation Week Assembly, while also celebrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture daily within our community. She led a group of students at the NRW breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre, which was a memorable experience for all involved. In her role as the 2024 Cultural Diversity Leader in the Boarding House, Jade has been integral to planning various initiatives, including organising the inaugural National Reconciliation Week Dinner in the Boarding House—a proud and meaningful celebration of her culture shared with her peers.