Indigenous support and programs
Urangan Point State School employs a member of the local Butchulla community, Jodie Burns, as our Indigenous Support Aide. Apart from running the Indigenous Play Group on a Friday morning, some of Jodie's other roles in the school are:
SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Creating positive relationships with all school families, in particular Indigenous families
Supporting families with “school readiness”
Assisting with strategies to improve attendance and promptness
Promoting health and hygiene practices
Providing links to external agencies
Helping indigenous families budget for excursions, sporting events and other school activities
SUPPORTING STUDENTS
Creating positive relationships with students, in particular Indigenous students
Supporting students to ensure they have equipment for school
Providing strategies and opportunities for social interaction
Promoting positive health and hygiene practices
SUPPORTING TEACHERS
Working in classrooms to support all students, in particular Indigenous students
Suggesting strategies to enhance learning, communication and social skills for targeted students
SUPPORTING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY
Liaising with Student Welfare Officer, Chaplain and Social Skills Program Co-ordinator
Communicating with the Administration Team
Linking school support staff with students and families
Promoting Indigenous Culture within the school and wider community.