Mission Statement
Boarding school for Indigenous students twelve years and older from remote communities
Yirara College, a culturally diverse community, strives to develop living skills, worldviews and Christian faith, enabling people to respect and live out their spiritual and cultural identities.
Guiding Principles
- That all programs, activities and relationships be informed by the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- That Christian staff are critical in modelling lifestyles based on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- That the gifts of love, forgiveness and salvation through Jesus Christ transcend all cultural barriers.
- That the core message of Christ’s sacrifice and our salvation through him be the basis of students’ spiritual development and that scriptural truths not be confused with cultural norms.
- That the College work to support Aboriginal Christian communities by developing Christian knowledge and skills which prepare students for active Christian lives.
Living Skills and World Views
- That Christian staff are critical in modelling lifestyles based on the gospel of Jesus Christ.
- That Yirara College develop the skills, understandings and attitudes that students require to operate effectively and independently in non-indigenous society, in particular English reading and writing; the basis of non-indigenous governance, education, economic and legal systems; norms of behaviour and interaction.
LATEST NEWS
Yirara College Term 2 Newsletter – 2025
It’s always exciting to look back at some of the things our students have enjoyed this term. Grab a coffee, jump on the couch and...
In today’s YiraraTV we enjoy Work Experience, work with music and visit our local Airport.
In today’s YiraraTV we enjoy Work Experience at the Desert Park, work with music with Jodie Creed, visit the Alice Springs Airport, and have a...
In today’s YiraraTV we think about Reconciliation Day, have fun with AFLW & work on our Phoney Film.
In today’s YiraraTV we think about Reconciliation Day, have fun with the ladies from AFLW & work on our Phoney Film competition and more! Presenters: Kiara...
