Gawura School

Gawura School sits within St Andrews Cathedral School and is a unique, highly regarded, coeducational Kindergarten to Year 6 day school for First Nations children who live at home with their families. We are proud to have been named 2020 Australian School of the Year.

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As the end of financial year approaches, please consider supporting our young students.Did you know that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on scholarship within Gawura School and St Andrews Cathedral School, are greatly funded by donations from our community. In Secondary school it’s almost 85% of the cost covered by private donations.Donations over $2 are tax deductible.Your financial support enables a quality education, steeped in cultural learning.Invest in our young people—their success shapes a better tomorrow for all.DONATE NOW  https://sacsevents.ptly.com/2025geofyc

As the end of financial year approaches, please consider supporting our young students.

Did you know that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on scholarship within Gawura School and St Andrew's Cathedral School, are greatly funded by donations from our community. In Secondary school it’s almost 85% of the cost covered by private donations.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

Your financial support enables a quality education, steeped in cultural learning.

Invest in our young people—their success shapes a better tomorrow for all.

DONATE NOW sacsevents.ptly.com/2025geofyc
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Did you know that over 85% of funding for our First Nations students in Secondary school comes from donations?With more students moving from Year 6 Gawura School into St Andrews Cathedral Secondary School, this funding need is growing.That is why we need your tangible financial support.Every dollar you give helps bridge the gap between what we have and what our students need, directly closing the educational divide.Together, by bridging worlds and building futures, we are empowering confident, hope-filled champions of a just tomorrow where we all can benefit.DONATE HERE https://sacsevents.ptly.com/2025geofycMandaang Guwu (thank you)

Did you know that over 85% of funding for our First Nations students in Secondary school comes from donations?

With more students moving from Year 6 Gawura School into St Andrew's Cathedral Secondary School, this funding need is growing.

That is why we need your tangible financial support.

Every dollar you give helps bridge the gap between what we have and what our students need, directly closing the educational divide.

Together, by bridging worlds and building futures, we are empowering confident, hope-filled champions of a just tomorrow where we all can benefit.

DONATE HERE sacsevents.ptly.com/2025geofyc

Mandaang Guwu (thank you)
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What an awesome journey!!

Congratulations to Gawura School alumni and St Andrews Cathedral School Old Andrean Kade Dawson (OA2017) for being nominated at the recent 7News Young Achiever Awards NSW/ACT - Nura Gill Indigenous Leadership Award.While Kade did not win, being nominated is a wonderful recognition in itself — a true testament to his impressive endeavours.  Well done Kade.

Congratulations to Gawura School alumni and St Andrew's Cathedral School Old Andrean Kade Dawson (OA2017) for being nominated at the recent 7News Young Achiever Awards NSW/ACT - Nura Gill Indigenous Leadership Award.

While Kade did not win, being nominated is a wonderful recognition in itself — a true testament to his impressive endeavours. Well done Kade.
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Congratulations Kade for being nominated and for your future endeavours. 😇

Amazing! What a legend

Proud of you mate!

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This morning, we received a beautiful message from St Andrews Cathedral School and Gawura School friend, Aunty Gail Mabo wishing everyone a Happy Mabo Day.On the 3 June in 1992, an historic decision made by the High Court of Australia concluding that ‘native title’ did exist and it was up to the people of Mer to determine who owned their land.Mabo Day is named after Aunty Gails father - Eddie Koiki Mabo - a Mer Islander man who fought to successfully overturn the colonialist concept of terra nulius or that the land belonged to no one prior to British arrival.   From this judgement, the Federal Parliament passed the Native Title Act 1993 which established a legal framework for native title claims throughout Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.Today we honour this incredible legacy and incredible man. Sadly, Eddie Mabo passed away 5 months before the historic decision was made in court.Did you know that Aunty Gail is our special guest at this years NAIDOC Assembly - speaking on this years theme - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.  To attend this event, please RSVP.Date: Thursday 26 June from 9:30am
Venue: St Andrews Cathedral
RSVP: https://sacsevents.ptly.com/namt25We hope to see you there.

This morning, we received a beautiful message from St Andrew's Cathedral School and Gawura School friend, Aunty Gail Mabo wishing everyone a Happy Mabo Day.

On the 3 June in 1992, an historic decision made by the High Court of Australia concluding that ‘native title’ did exist and it was up to the people of Mer to determine who owned their land.

Mabo Day is named after Aunty Gail's father - Eddie Koiki Mabo - a Mer Islander man who fought to successfully overturn the colonialist concept of "terra nulius" or that the land belonged to no one prior to British arrival. From this judgement, the Federal Parliament passed the Native Title Act 1993 which established a legal framework for native title claims throughout Australia by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Today we honour this incredible legacy and incredible man. Sadly, Eddie Mabo passed away 5 months before the historic decision was made in court.

Did you know that Aunty Gail is our special guest at this year's NAIDOC Assembly - speaking on this year's theme - The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy. To attend this event, please RSVP.

Date: Thursday 26 June from 9:30am
Venue: St Andrew's Cathedral
RSVP: sacsevents.ptly.com/namt25

We hope to see you there.
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I’ll be there!!

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Gawura School acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, water and communities. We pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging. It is our privilege to work and learn on Gadigal Land.