Radiating out from the cross are multiple journeylines leading to six large layered circles. Each circle representing Brisbane Catholic Education offices; Dutton Park, West End, O’Shea Centre, School Services North, School Services South and Ngutana Lui Cultural Centre. Each working collaboratively, sharing professional knowledge, guiding systemic processes, building capacity and partnering closely with school communities.
Beyond the cross lies a circular background containing blue, aqua and cream layers representing our oceans, waterways and our Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters. Each layer is representative of waves carrying keystone messages of faith, hope, justice and integrity from the centre to the very outer edges and across every one of our school communities. The dots located on each wave are symbolic of our students and families coming to school with unique and diverse narratives.
The rich reddish-brown and ochre coloured background reflects the energy and vitality of Country; its unwavering sacredness to First Peoples culture, First Peoples identity, First Peoples sense of belonging and perpetual source of First Peoples spiritual sustenance. Swirls imprinted upon the land and across the waterways represent Ancestral spirits; roaming Country, holding energy, carrying songlines and sacredstory; their voices often heard in the quietness and gentle winds. Dots loosely spread across Country are our Ancestors gathered in sacred places giving us strength, nourishing, nurturing and healing our spirits.
This painting holds a story about Brisbane Catholic’s Educations journey towards genuine reconciliation; a story of recognition, respect and healing through action. This is just one step of many. Together we can make change happen.