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NSW has its first bilingual school of an Aboriginal language

Clark Webb - Principal Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School
Clark Webb - Principal Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School champions education and culture Source: Supplied

“The purpose of our school is to put everything in a cultural framework and teach every key learning area in our language.” - Clark Webb, principal Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School


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“The purpose of our school is to put everything in a cultural framework and teach every key learning area in our language.” - Clark Webb, principal Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School


Launched this Thursday 07/04/2022  Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School has made history as the first bilingual school of an Aboriginal language in NSW. 

The school caters for students from K- 2 with approximately 15 children enrolled for the first year of operation, eventually growing to K-6. 

Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School has a focus on Gumbaynggirr language and culture, quality teaching based on Gumbaynggirr values and philosophies, and strong community and parent engagement.


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