06 Jun 2022
Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week
This year’s empowering message: ‘Be Brave, Make Change’, embodies the sense of social responsibility and awareness that we foster in our students. This year Reconciliation Week couldn’t have been timelier, as in the lead up to our country’s elections, our Stage 3 students have been learning about the history of the vote. The commencement of Reconciliation Week, last Friday 27th May, signifies the anniversary of the 1967 referendum where more than 90% of Australia’s population voted to ensure Aboriginal people have a voice in our democratic election process. Throughout this week, our staff and students will work together to understand where we are on our path to reconciliation, being brave while facing how we will contribute to making the changes necessary to achieve reconciliation for all people. Through story-telling, art, song, historical exploration and shared experiences, we will immerse our school community to develop greater awareness and understanding. The conclusion of Reconciliation Week on Friday will be celebrated with an Elders and Community Members Morning Tea, where student representatives will have an opportunity to speak with people that aspire to make change. We look forward to sharing our week’s experiences with our school community via our social media and website outlets.
