At Holy Spirit Primary School Thornbury East, our Fire Carrier initiative is an important part of our commitment to reconciliation, cultural understanding and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The Fire Carrier program encourages students to actively promote the values of respect, inclusion, justice and truth-telling within our school community. Inspired by the idea of “carrying the fire” of reconciliation forward, Fire Carriers help strengthen awareness and appreciation of Australia’s First Nations cultures, histories and perspectives.
Purpose of the Fire Carrier Initiative
🔥 To promote reconciliation and cultural understanding within the school community
🔥 To honour and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and histories
🔥 To encourage student voice, leadership and advocacy for inclusion and respect
🔥 To help build a school culture grounded in justice, dignity and belonging for all
🔥 To support learning and awareness connected to Catholic Social Teaching and social justice
Fire Carrier Student Leader Responsibilities
Students selected as Fire Carriers take on an important leadership role within the school community. Responsibilities may include:
- Participating in and supporting significant events such as:
- National Reconciliation Week
- NAIDOC Week
- Sorry Day
- Whole-school liturgies and assemblies
- Promoting awareness and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and perspectives
- Helping lead school initiatives connected to reconciliation, inclusion and social justice
- Speaking at assemblies or school events to encourage respectful relationships and cultural appreciation
- Acting as positive role models who demonstrate the school values of being Safe, Respectful and Responsible
- Supporting classroom and community discussions about fairness, belonging, diversity and care for others
The Fire Carrier initiative empowers students to become compassionate and informed leaders who actively contribute to a more inclusive, respectful and reconciled community.