Principal's Report
Mrs Pauline Barker
National Reconciliation Week 27th May – 3rd June
National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW remain the same each year as these dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey – the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
The National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.
Bridging Now to Next urges us to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.
At a time when Australia faces uncertainty in its reconciliation journey, this theme calls on all Australians to step forward together. Australia’s history of reconciliation is not a linear one but one that includes both great strides and disappointing setbacks.
Twenty-five years ago, Corroboree 2000 brought together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous leaders in a historic call for reconciliation. We continue that work in 2025, inviting all Australians to join us in Bridging Now to Next – building a more united and respectful nation.
National Sorry Day Thursday 26th May
Every year on 26 May, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’.
National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation. While this date carries great significance for the Stolen Generations and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, it is also commemorated by Australians right around the country.
“At Greensborough College, we fly the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander Flag, with the Australian Flag. At all events and ceremonies, we perform an “Acknowledgement of Country” that honours the traditional custodians of the land.
Education Support Personnel (ESP) Day
Every day, education support staff work to keep our schools running, support our students to learn and our teachers to teach. We have Education Support Personnel in our school, working in a range of roles. We want to acknowledge their hard work and let them know they are appreciated and valued in our workplace.
To all our Education Support Personnel we THANK YOU for everything you do for students, staff and the school community.
Michelle Gambin, Trish Bennett, Helen Constantinou, Karla Stapleton, Bree Whitford, Ashleigh Carpenter, Georgia Coutts, Ben Fullarton, Amany Shafik, Jane Alexander, Di Zuell, Sue Davison, Neo Stewart, Julia Shea, Sian Sutcliffe, Esther MacIsaac, Irene Srbinovski, Mal Williams, Nick Dimarco, Meg Crupi, Gabriella Mayer, Melissa Moscatelli, Merinda Brown, Emma Shelton, Ash Flentjar, Jess Manzie, Sonny Igusti, Thomas Swain and Shrice Nguyen.
Term Two Highlights
Performing Arts.
Two students have been selected in the State School Spectacular this year. We wish them
all the best with the show and in the lead up during rehearsals. Congratulations to Alex Brown who has been
selected for a role in the core performing company and Thomas Lambourn who has been selected in the
Backstage Crew.
This year’s School Production is being produced and directed by our own Performing Arts Team – Molly
Krausgrill, Allira Wilson and Mandy Goldsworthy. It is Alice in Wonderland and performances are on the 28th,
29th and 30th May. Tickets are on sale at https://www.trybooking.com/DBEWO
Camps Program
We are thrilled to announce the following camps for 2025.
Year 7 Phillip Island – 4th – 6th June
Year 9 City Camp – 29th – 31st October
Year 7-12 Snow Camp – 6th-8th August