With a two-thirds Indigenous student population, Dubbo West Public School’s NAIDOC Week celebrations to end term three are definitely going to be a very big deal.

As part of these Week 10 festivities, the school is hosting a community event on Wednesday, September 24.

The day will begin with an assembly at 10am to highlight the theme 'The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy' with the 2025 celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of this national observance, honouring five decades of Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

At the conclusion of the assembly, a barbecue will be held in conjunction with outside activities, displays, and stalls from local service providers.

“With about 69 per cent of our students Aboriginal, it’s going to be a massive day, with a free sausage sizzle for everyone,” a spokesperson said.

“We’ve already ordered 800 sausages for the occasion, and we’re hoping for a number of stallholders as well,” they added.

In the two days leading up to the Community Day, students will engage with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage through a thoughtfully-curated program of events and activities.

This will include traditional cooking, weaving, story-telling/flag biscuits, language, Aboriginal dance, cultural activities and ochre immersion, art mural creation, boomerang painting, headband crafting, and a variety of Traditional Indigenous Games (TIG).

“These activities are designed not only to foster creativity and cultural pride but also to embody the essence of this year’s theme — celebrating the enduring legacy of our Ancestors, uplifting the strength of emerging young leaders, and nurturing a shared vision for future generations,” the spokesperson said.

“Grounded in the wisdom of Elders and enriched by local traditions, our NAIDOC Days aim to cultivate respect, understanding, and unity across our school community.”

Lastly, the school would like to invite anyone in the community to be part of their NAIDOC celebrations for 2025.

“If you could help or be involved with the facilitation of groups and activities or come to our Community Day to showcase your service, it would make the day extra special for our Dubbo West school community,” the spokesperson said.

“If you are interested in supporting our NAIDOC celebration across the three days, please contact Dubbo West Public School ,” they concluded.