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21 March 2025
Celebrating Every Culture, Embracing Every Way of Thinking
At Nazareth, diversity is at the heart of who we are. With approximately 80 different cultural and language groups represented in our community, we embrace and celebrate the richness that diversity brings – not only in culture but in the many ways people think, learn, and experience the world.
Reflecting on the significance of diversity, both cultural and cognitive, Principal Brian Schumacher shared:
“In the same way that we celebrate the many different cultural backgrounds that enrich our community, we also give thanks for the diversity of human experience, expression, and ways of communicating. Such diversity is the basis of our belief that we can overcome even the most complex challenges facing our local and global community.”
Read more of Mr Schumacher’s thoughts in the
Nazareth Weekly: Term 1, Week 8, 2025.
This week, as we recognise Harmony Week and Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we take the opportunity to reflect on the importance of inclusivity and understanding. Max and Chiara, our Year 11 Inclusive Education Student Advisors, have shared some powerful insights on what neurodiversity means to them, with the support of Steven McCulloch, R-12 Head of Inclusion and Support:
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. It aims to transform how neurodivergent individuals are perceived and supported by providing schools, universities, organisations, and others around the world with the opportunity to recognise the many skills and talents of neurodivergent individuals, while creating more inclusive and equitable cultures that celebrate differences and empower every individual.
When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and respected as all other human variations.
Depending on how our brains are wired we think, move, process information and communicate in different ways. Many people in our community use neurodiversity as an umbrella term used to describe alternative thinking styles such as Dyslexia, DCD (Dyspraxia), Dyscalculia, Autism and ADHD. But regardless of labels, neurodiversity is about recognising those who think differently. At Nazareth, we benefit from many different thinkers!
Approximately 15-20% of the population has a neurological difference. Instead of labelling people with deficits or disorders, when we use the term neurodiversity, we take a balanced view of an individual’s unique strengths and challenges. Many ‘challenges’ neurodivergent people face are more to do with the environment and systems they are placed in, often designed by a majority of the population.
No two people are the same and so we will all have different profiles.
Although we talk about specific neurodifferences such as Autism and Dyslexia, the reality is that these can co-occur.
We tend to operate on an approach to diagnosis and labels which can mean that quite often the focus is on the challenges rather than the many strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals.
Every neurodivergent individual has a unique pattern of strengths and challenges.
It is important to harness the strengths and talents of neurodivergent individuals, this helps to build confidence and self-esteem, and ensures individuals are given the opportunity to flourish in their day-to-day lives.
It is important that we take a person-centred approach, by tailoring strategies to each individual
Max
: ADHD and Autism has made me a clever and unique person. Even though I am a neurodivergent individual, I am passionate about my learning and look forward to what lies ahead for me.
Chiara
: With my disability I have to adjust the way I learn so I can achieve my school learning goals. Just because I am a neurodivergent individual, I am very dedicated to learning and understanding what the future may bring for me.
We are proud to be neurodivergent.
Do not judge someone that has a disability – think about like another ability.
“Don’t hide yourself in regret just love yourself and your set” – Quote from Lady Gaga
Our message to everyone is to celebrate our differences and contribution to the Nazareth Community. Be proud of who you are and the special talents you have.
Their reflections highlight the strengths of neurodivergent individuals and emphasise the importance of creating an inclusive space for all.
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