NAIDOC week aims to celebrate and promote a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture.

On Monday the students, teachers and members of the community participated in a flag raising ceremony, and principal Peter Partridge spoke about the importance of celebrating the history of Aboriginal people.

"We have our people who go back almost 40,000 years. We have the oldest traditions and people on earth. Here in our country and sitting right here in our school, and around us, we have the oldest peoples and society on earth."

"It's important we know their side of the story too."

Rose Fernando spent Tuesday talking with students and helping them with various activities.

Seven students did sand painting with Aunty Rose who taught them that it was a way to tell a story of a journey the students had undertaken.

These paintings will be on display during NAIDOC Week and again displayed at an Art Exhibition at the end of Term 3.

On Wednesday morning there was a whole school assembly with special guests and student performances, followed by NAIDOC activities and classroom displays. There was also a formal luncheon for community elders.

Friday is set to be a day of celebration with years 9 to 12 playing sports and other activities including karaoke. There will be a barbecue lunch for students and hospitality students will cater for a lunch for community members.