FIRST NATIONS NEWS

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Our welcome message on our new Seesaw page included the school mobile that we now have access to. You are welcome to text or ring us on the phone or contact us on the Seesaw Page.

Reconciliation Week 

The Reconciliation Week 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflected the ongoing connection between past, present and future. Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

Classes were asked to discuss both the importance of and their understanding of Reconciliation Week, and each child was able to express their ideas on a hand that will be put on a bridge painted on calico. The finished product will be put in Penney Space when finished.

Wednesday 28th May Supporting First Nations Students in Maths

As part of Reconciliation Week, the Supporting First Nations Students in Maths was held in Penney Space. All First Nations students were involved this year. Family members who attended enjoyed watching the students work on the maths activities and the students were able to answer questions about what they were doing. It was suggested to do a follow up meeting later in the year to see the students’ progress.

Casual Day

On the Friday of Reconciliation Week students were able to wear any of the colours of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags. A coin donation was optional and $83- was raised and donated to the Indigenous Literacy foundation.

First Nations Information

On the wall opposite Penney space is information updates for the First Nations Community. Please check it out.

Dates Term 2 2025

26th May             National Sorry Day

28th May             Supporting First Nations Students in Maths for families

27th May – 3rd June    National Reconciliation Week

30th May, Friday         Casual Day – Students can wear colours of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags

24th June            Boori Monty Pryor First Nations author Incursion – whole school

6th – 13th July             National NAIDOC Week

Regards Sue Dunn (AET) and Jharni Perry (ACEO)

Regards,

Sue Dunn (AET)

Jharni Perry (ACEO)