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Connectedness. Improving Indigenous student outcomes by building connected schools

Ten Queensland state schools show how they're turning around outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students by building greater connections between the school, the students, their families and the community.

A series of short video clips commissioned by the Division of Indigenous Education and Training Futures showcasing different elements of school connectedness. These case studies demonstrate that the more connected a student feels, the greater their chances of success. Ten practical examples of how schools are reaching out to their communities and building environments that are more welcoming and inclusive of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and cultures. These are leading to increased attendance, improved academic success and improved transitions (starting and leaving school).

		Cairns West State School You can succeed. You will succeed.					Cherbourg State School Community stories. Community art.

		Mareeba State School Family as first teachers.					Tullawong State High School Joining the community dots.

		Woodridge State High School Connected to every word.					Woodridge North State School A place for community and parents.

		Woree State High School A commitment to follow your dream.					Yarrabah State School A friendly happy school.

		Eagleby State School Catch the walking bus.					Goodna State School Peaceful pathways.

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