Ayyang Niiyalang!! (hey everyone)
Welcome to the Koolkan Aurukun State School website. We hope that you find it informative and interesting.
We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Wik, Wik Waya and Kugu People. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise their connection to country and their role in caring for and maintaining country. We acknowledge that the education of children has occurred on this land for tens of thousands of years. May their continuing strength and wisdom be with us.
Aurukun State School opened in 1974 and remains the only school in Aurukun. We cater for over 220 Kindegarten to Secondary students. Our school is also known locally as Koolkan Aurukun Community School.
The language of instruction transitions to English to prepare our students for boarding schools from Year 7. Those students who do not leave our community for boarding school are catered for through flexible personalised secondary curriculum program. We offer specialist teaching in music and physical education.
We have a local First Nation School Governance Board, formally known as Paamp. Paamp meet regularly with the Principal to provide strategic advice on the direction and priorities for our school. You can read thier strategic action plan on our website.
Our students and staff participate in a wide range of community events such as Clean Up Day, ANZAC Day, NAIDOC Fun Day, Aurukun Day, and Remembrance Day.
If you have any questions about our school please contact us.