The program is led by the Aboriginal Learning Team which includes community and Darug Elders, the Aboriginal Language Tutor/Custodian (Mr Richard Green), Aboriginal Language Linguist (Ms Amanda Oppliger), Aboriginal Education Adviser, (Ms Kerry Burns), local AECG representation and the school principal.

After initial linguistic analysis, a first unit of work was written in 2005. In 2006 it was taught to four Year 7 and four Year 8 classes. A Community Language Class was also offered to adult members of the community, attended by 10 teachers and support staff amongst others, including one Darug woman.

A Teacher's Manual, Student Workbook, Community Language Class workbook and various resources have been created, and dictionary and sketch grammar projects have been started.

OUTCOMES:
Eight classes have so far had quality exposure to learning the Dharug language. Anecdotal evidence suggests that this program has strengthened ties between the school and the local community. There is also anecdotal evidence of increased engagement by Indigenous students.

"Our journey with the Dharug Language program is teaching us that we must listen to the Land as it speaks to us of Darug ways of knowing, learning and teaching," Principal Tim Jones says. "The Dharug Language Revitalization program is a symbolic, cultural, educational and practical statement that epitomises the campus's fundamental belief in Reconciliation."

COMMUNITY COMMENT:

"This school community has begun a journey to support the revitalization of the Dharug language...In doing so the community acknowledges the leadership, wisdom, guidance and support of Aunty Edna Watson, Custodian of the Dharug language." - Statement endorsed by key Indigenous and other stakeholders including three community Elders.