The start of Term Three marked a significant milestone for Cobram Anglican Grammar School (Cobram AGS), with work commencing on the new ‘Yarning Circle’ project. This initiative is an important step in the School’s commitment to honouring and integrating local Indigenous history into learning. The project has been made possible by a generous grant from the Anglican Schools Commission’s Special Mission Fund.
Cobram AGS Principal, Mr Keith Willett, expressed his enthusiasm for the project. ‘The Yarning Circle will be a special area where our students and staff can celebrate the rich cultural diversity within our school community, with a particular emphasis on our local Indigenous history,’ said Mr Willett.
“The space will serve as a symbolic and practical embodiment of our commitment to inclusion, reflecting our Anglican Identity,” he added.
Centrally located on the School’s campus, the Yarning Circle will become a cornerstone of the School’s landscape as the broader development of its master plan unfolds. Once completed, it will serve as a gathering place for students and staff to share stories, strengthen community bonds, and spiritually connect with the land, which holds profound significance as Yorta Yorta Country.
Year 12 student Jett Robbins, a proud Yorta Yorta man, sees tremendous potential in the Yarning Circle. ‘This new space will be fantastic for the health and wellbeing of our students,” Jett shared. ‘It will provide a calm environment for meetings and building community connections. I’m looking forward to seeing its aesthetic and actually sitting there, enjoying the new place once it’s finished.’
Jett also emphasised the cultural importance of the Yarning Circle. ‘It’s the foundation of how our culture is taught, learned, and passed down. The Yarning Circle plays a vital role in promoting spiritual health, making it an essential aspect of Indigenous life,’ he explained.
