Connection to Community and Culture

At Parkville College we are committed to the unique strengths and voices of all our students. Culturally responsive student-centred teaching allows us to de-centre the cultural norms of the institution and re-centre the culture and context of the student and their community. The practice principle of connection to community and culture demands us to intentionally connect with family and community, situating learning in the context of culture, and centring students in their transitions. We recognise the cultural and linguistic diversity of our students and the over-representation of particular communities.

To understand our students and what they need, we need to understand their community and their culture and identity. Notwithstanding the physical and psychological constraints and impact the custodial settings can create to the real and perceived barriers to connecting with community, Parkville College staff commit to working with our students to connect to community and culture.