Gawura School acknowledges the Gadigal Clan as the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand and one of the 29 clans of the Eora Nation which is boarded by the Hawkesbury River to the north, the Nepean River to the west, and the Georges River to the south. We would also like to pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and emerging.
What are Gawura First Nations Scholarships?
A Scholarship can offer a 13-year life-changing journey to a student and their family, empowering students to thrive through a culturally rich education in a nurturing environment.
With learning that affirms First Nations strengths and opens the door to exceptional facilities, experiences and opportunities, students grow strong in who they are and step confidently towards a hope-filled future.
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Our Impact
A day in the life of a Gawura student
Every day starts with belonging.
At Gawura School, students grow strong in culture, confident in who they are, and excited for what’s ahead. In small classes, every child is known, supported and celebrated.
From Kindergarten to Year 12, culture is woven through learning, building pride, resilience and connection. Along the way, students access exceptional opportunities and experiences that help shape a hopeful future.
A Gawura First Nations Scholarship is more than an education. It’s a life-changing journey for students, families and communities.
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Stories and Events
Stay connected and be inspired
Our school life and community are rich in storytelling. Our events and news showcase the moments, milestones and voices that shape our students’ learning journey.
From classroom highlights and cultural celebrations to community gatherings, fundraising events and On Country experiences, this is where you can see impact in action.
On Wednesday 19th August during National Science Week, Gawura Stage 3 students were invited to attend the Choice Magazine Offices in Marrickville to conduct a variety of fair tests to see how various appliances worked. In testing a certain brand of dishwasher, students spread pesto, vegemite and tomato paste across plates. These plates were then put into the dishwasher to see how well they were cleaned.
Students then looked at the brightness levels of various tv's and finally students then made their own pizzas conducting a fair test on yeast. We then cooked the pizzas and had them for lunch!
We would like to thank Aboriginal Elder Uncle Gene Ross who is also a Board Member at Choice for providing this unique opportunity to our First Nations students during National Science Week.
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Our Year 9 girls arrived home on Friday from an unforgettable Snow Camp, filled with adventure, new experiences and plenty of fun on the slopes! Beyond developing their skiing skills, the camp was a wonderful opportunity for our students to build confidence, strengthen friendships and challenge themselves outside the classroom. We loved hearing about their adventures and seeing them return with plenty of stories to share — and some very tired legs!
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Guess who came to visit Gawura School last week?
Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General of Australia or, as we now know her, “GG Sam”!
It was truly a wonderful visit for our School and students. Our students proudly demonstrated their deep connection to culture and heritage through dance performances, before enjoying a Q&A with the Governor-General (which of course included a question on which team GG Sam supports), followed by a special reading session with our Kindergarten students.
The visit concluded with a morning tea, providing an opportunity for the Governor-General to meet some of our Secondary students, staff and members of our supportive Gawura community.
It was a very special day for Gawura School. With sincere thanks to the Governor-General of Australia for your time and generosity. We hope to see you again at Gawura School some time soon.
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Today we gathered at the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia on the shores of Circular Quay, to visit the "Tony Albert: Not a Souvenir" exhibition. This was for the Gawura School Parent and Carers and Community Yarning Session, which we do each term.
This is such a worthwhile exhibit to visit. Albert has collected a huge range of tourist souvenirs such as tea towels, ash trays, boomerangs etc to create this witty, yet confronting and at times beautiful artworks that highlight the commodification, misrepresentation and racist portrayal of our Aboriginal Peoples.
Along our guided tour, Gawura parents were able to share their personal insights and lived experiences, bringing deeper relevance and meaning to the artworks.
Stay tuned for Term 4s Yarning Circle excursion. You should come along too.
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