Djarragun College - Gordonvale Campus

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Welcome to Djarragun College

Djarragun College shares the Cape York Partnership vision for children to achieve their full potential, talent and creativity and have the confidence and capacity for hard work so they can orbit between two worlds and enjoy the best of both.

We aim to develop a holistic knowledge about each of our student’s academic ability and physical health and wellbeing to be able to fully support each of them onto a successful future life pathway.

We recognise the traditional owners of Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands and pay our respects to our elders, past and present.

Our Mission

To develop proud, strong, educated Indigenous men and women, who walk confidently in two worlds, to be leaders, and to be role models for their families and communities.

Our Vision

To be the school of choice for students, parents and communities in Cape York and the Torres Strait Islands.

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I like the College because of its strong cultural links and curriculum and the focus on empowering the students to achieve strong leadership.

Year 10 Parent

Djarragun College takes care and consideration into making our children feel safe at this school.

Year 5 Parent

Teacher, parent talks, discussions on best way forward when child has problems. Staff, helpful, friendly, and go beyond the call of duty, including bus driver.

Prep Parent

The Principal and staff go out of their way to make sure my son is doing great.

Year 7 Parent

Why Choose Djarragun College

Culturally appropriate curriculum

Extensive VET Courses for Years 10-12

Morning Tea and Lunch included in fees

Free bus to and from school

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Mentors

Sports Academy

Arts Academy

Hospitality Academy

Small School Feeling – Big School Offerings

High Expectations for All Students

Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leaders of the Future

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HeartKids FREE event: HeartKids Teen Camp, for teens living with heart conditions and adult volunteers who would be interested to donate their time to supporting teens at the camp. HeartKids will cover all costs of transport, meals, and accommodation for participants.  Teen Camp Darwin, NT 
When: 3rd - 6th July 2023 
Condition: Open to NT, Far North Queensland, and Surrounding Islands campers onlyImage attachment
Sat Jun 3rd, 2023

HeartKids FREE event: HeartKids Teen Camp, for teens living with heart conditions and adult volunteers who would be interested to donate their time to supporting teens at the camp. HeartKids will cover all costs of transport, meals, and accommodation for participants.

Teen Camp Darwin, NT
When: 3rd - 6th July 2023
Condition: Open to NT, Far North Queensland, and Surrounding Islands campers only
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The College is committed to ensuring our students education journey is a shared experience. We welcome our day student community to join the Connecting College & Community meetings; these will be ongoing monthly face-to-face Zoom meetings (online), and we also extend a warm welcome to our families who wish to attend in person at the College (please sign in as a visitor at Reception). The aim is for our day students parents, families and communities to be able to have a chat with the College about their child/children. Our Head of Campus, Community Liaison Officer, Deputy Head of Campus (Teaching and Learning) and Deputy Head of Campus (Student Services) will join the conversation.  Our first meeting will be:  Thursday 1st June
3.45 pm - 4.45 pm  You are invited to the College to attend in person, or if you have an internet connection at home and would like us to send you the meeting link so that you may join us online, please get in touch with the College on T: 07 4043 3777 or admin@djarragun.qld.edu.au.  Meetings for our Boarding students have been set up separately - so please look for the notice on social media or contact the College for the dates.
Wed May 31st, 2023

The College is committed to ensuring our students' education journey is a shared experience. We welcome our day student community to join the 'Connecting College & Community' meetings; these will be ongoing monthly face-to-face Zoom meetings (online), and we also extend a warm welcome to our families who wish to attend in person at the College (please sign in as a visitor at Reception). The aim is for our day students' parents, families and communities to be able to have a chat with the College about their child/children. Our Head of Campus, Community Liaison Officer, Deputy Head of Campus (Teaching and Learning) and Deputy Head of Campus (Student Services) will join the conversation.

Our first meeting will be:

Thursday 1st June
3.45 pm - 4.45 pm

You are invited to the College to attend in person, or if you have an internet connection at home and would like us to send you the meeting link so that you may join us online, please get in touch with the College on T: 07 4043 3777 or admin@djarragun.qld.edu.au.

Meetings for our Boarding students have been set up separately - so please look for the notice on social media or contact the College for the dates.
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The College is committed to ensuring our students education journey is a shared experience.  We welcome our boarding community to join the Boarding Community Connections meetings; these will be ongoing monthly face-to-face Zoom meetings (online).  The aim is for our boarding parents,  families and communities to be able to have a chat with the College about their child/children.  Our Head of Campus, Heads of Boarding, Community Liaison Officer,  Deputy Head of Campus (Teaching and Learning) and Deputy Head of Campus (Student Services) will join the online conversation.  Our first meeting will be:  Wednesday 31st May
3.45 pm - 4.45 pm  The College kindly thanks the following schools, who have provided a space for these online meetings.  As these meetings grow, we hope to have space available across all of our communities:
* Aurukun
* Ti-Tree
* Willowra
* Minyerri  If you have an internet connection at home and would like us to send you the meeting link so that you may join us, please get in touch with the College on T: 07 4043 3777 or admin@djarragun.qld.edu.au  Meetings for our Day Students will be set up shortly, so watch this space!
Wed May 31st, 2023

The College is committed to ensuring our students' education journey is a shared experience. We welcome our boarding community to join the 'Boarding Community Connections' meetings; these will be ongoing monthly face-to-face Zoom meetings (online). The aim is for our boarding parents, families and communities to be able to have a chat with the College about their child/children. Our Head of Campus, Heads of Boarding, Community Liaison Officer, Deputy Head of Campus (Teaching and Learning) and Deputy Head of Campus (Student Services) will join the online conversation.

Our first meeting will be:

Wednesday 31st May
3.45 pm - 4.45 pm

The College kindly thanks the following schools, who have provided a space for these online meetings. As these meetings grow, we hope to have space available across all of our communities:
* Aurukun
* Ti-Tree
* Willowra
* Minyerri

If you have an internet connection at home and would like us to send you the meeting link so that you may join us, please get in touch with the College on T: 07 4043 3777 or admin@djarragun.qld.edu.au

Meetings for our Day Students will be set up shortly, so watch this space!
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Today is World No Tobacco Day. Hambledon House Community Centre in Edmonton is holding a community event this afternoon, complete with prizes and family activities. The event is being run by Deadly Choices.  Go along and check it out from 3.30pm today!
Wed May 31st, 2023

Today is 'World No Tobacco Day'. Hambledon House Community Centre in Edmonton is holding a community event this afternoon, complete with prizes and family activities. The event is being run by Deadly Choices. Go along and check it out from 3.30pm today! ... See MoreSee Less

Tue May 30th, 2023

On Friday, our Academies of Excellence Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts students exhibited at 'Culture Through Our Eyes,' a First Nations Youth exhibition hosted by Umi Arts Gallery and studio in Manoora Cairns. A total of 26 paintings were on display from 14 of our wonderfully talented students.

The artwork is on display until the end of June, so please go along and check it out! We think you'll agree there's some amazing work!

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Tremendous art work job well done 👍🏽🙏❤️

Each year in May, Play Matters Australia holds signature Messy Play Matters events in locations across Queensland. The event highlights the importance of play in early childhood development. Messy Play Matters is fun, not just for
the little ones, but for their parents and carers!  The College will be at the Cairns event, being held this morning Tuesday, 30 May, at the Fred Moule Pavilion. Come along and see us!
Tue May 30th, 2023

Each year in May, Play Matters Australia holds signature Messy Play Matters events in locations across Queensland. The event highlights the importance of play in early childhood development. Messy Play Matters is fun, not just for
the little ones, but for their parents and carers!

The College will be at the Cairns event, being held this morning Tuesday, 30 May, at the Fred Moule Pavilion. Come along and see us!
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Each year in May, Play Matters Australia holds signature Messy Play Matters events in locations across Queensland. The event highlights the importance of play in early childhood development. Messy Play Matters is fun, not just for
the little ones, but for their parents and carers!  The College will be at the Cairns event, being held tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 30 May, at the Fred Moule Pavilion. Come along and see us!
Mon May 29th, 2023

Each year in May, Play Matters Australia holds signature Messy Play Matters events in locations across Queensland. The event highlights the importance of play in early childhood development. Messy Play Matters is fun, not just for
the little ones, but for their parents and carers!

The College will be at the Cairns event, being held tomorrow morning, Tuesday, 30 May, at the Fred Moule Pavilion. Come along and see us!
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Mon May 29th, 2023

Our students acknowledged the commencement of Reconciliation Week with a whole of school assembly and cake-cutting ceremony. Activities will be held all week, so watch out for some more lovely photos. A special thanks to Aunty Allison Halliday for the Welcome to Country and Mrs Linda Farrington for a Blessing. 🤝 ... See MoreSee Less

Mon May 29th, 2023

On Friday, our Academies of Excellence Certificate III in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Arts students exhibited at 'Culture Through Our Eyes,' a First Nations Youth exhibition hosted by Umi Arts Gallery and studio in Manoora Cairns. A total of 26 paintings were on display from 14 of our wonderfully talented students.

The artwork is on display until the end of June, so please go along and check it out! We think you'll agree, there's some amazing work!

#djarraguncollegeacademiesofexcellence
#umiarts
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