Marsden has impressive Aboriginal Programs

Building our Aboriginal Australia with a great Aboriginal Language Initiative at Marsden High.

All our year students are learning the aboriginal language Dhurag, taught by an Dhurag woman called Jacinta Tobin. Marsden High School sought permission from the traditional owners of the language through the traditional smoke ceremony and celebration of Aboriginal culture. The assembly was a spiritual experience in which the entire school came together in the traditional ceremony to ensure the best spirit is with our learners.  The  traditional smoking ceremony was conducted by Aboriginal Elder Uncle Wes and Jacinta Tobin a Dhurag sang a traditional Aboriginal Women song to bless the learning of Aboriginal language at Marsden. The assembly was a significant event in the calendar of Marsden High School and the support of the Ryde AECG (Aboriginal Educational Consultative Group) is highly appreciated by entire school community.