As part of the Renmark High School “Strong Futures” class, students watched the film  ‘In My Blood It Runs’. The story focuses on a young Aboriginal boy named Dujuan from remote Northern Territory. Despite his high level of intelligence, Dujuan struggles to perform well in a school surrounding, largely due to discrimination from teachers who believed traditional Aboriginal learning was irrelevant for the next generation.

Some quotes gathered by students after watching the film:

“I couldn’t understand why the teachers didn’t want to learn from the Aboriginal children. It was their land and their story”

“Bush learning - it does count - and it helps people learn”

“Every time I’m in class, I feel stupid even though I’m not. Even though I’m trying to build my self- confidence, I only show my smartness sometimes. I can only be smart in a place I feel confident and valued in.”

Josh Goody - Aboriginal Student Voice