Columba Catholic Primary School Bunyip
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28-38 Hope Street
Bunyip VIC 3815
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Email: principal@bunyip.catholic.edu.au
Phone: 03 5629 5933

Acknowledgement of Country

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Columba Catholic Primary School Acknowledges the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians and pay respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging.  

Columba acknowledges the Bunurong’s continuing relationship to the land and waterways and respects that their connection and spiritual identity are maintained through ancient ceremonies, songlines, dance, art, and living culture.

We pay tribute to the invaluable contributions of the Bunurong and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Elders who have guided and continue to guide our work.


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A welcome addition to Columba!

Two weeks ago we added a third flagpole to our school. Now we can proudly fly three important Australian Flags: our national flag, the Aboriginal flag, and the Torres Strait Islander flag.

Torres Strait Islander Flag

The Torres Strait Islander flag, designed in 1992 by the late Bernard Namok from Thursday Island, is a significant emblem for the Torres Strait Islander people. Its design symbolizes their deep connection to the land and sea.

  • Green stripes represent the land.

  • Blue stripes represent the sea.

  • Black stripes represent the people.

  • The central dhari (headdress) is a symbol of all Torres Strait Islanders.

  • The white five-pointed star represents the five main island groups and also serves as a navigational symbol, with the star being a guiding light for seafarers.