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Yaama, 

On Tuesday 13th of February, students and teachers took a moment to reflect on National Apology Day. 

This day marks the anniversary of the Apology in 2008 to Australia’s Indigenous peoples in the House of Representatives. The apology was made by former Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd for past laws, policies and practices that have impacted on Australia’s First Nations Peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generation. The motion was supported by the Opposition and passed through both houses of Parliament. Many members of the Stolen Generation were present in the Chamber to hear the Apology and thousands more filled the Great Hall of Parliament House and flowed out onto the lawns to watch it on big screens.

Students participated in group discussions and activities to acknowledge this day. 

National Apology Day and Sorry Day are two different dates. Sorry Day is celebrated on the 26th of May. 

Miss Kim Taggart - Aboriginal Education Assistant