Ngarri Ngarri News
KOORIE CORNER
Shout out to GSSC staff and students who attended the Annual Apology Breakfast hosted by Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group on Monday 14th February. The anniversary of the National Apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians is a significant day in Australia’s history, but really just the first step on the road to reconciliation.
Connect
Koorie Family Welcome BBQ
Families of Koorie students are invited to attend a Welcome BBQ next Tuesday 1st March from 5pm – 7pm. Come along and meet the Ngarri Ngarri team, find out what’s happening in Term 1 and learn how you can get involved at GSSC. Text 0458 941 369 to let us know you’ll be coming and if you have any special dietary requirements.
Yarning Circles
Student Yarning Circles will again be held in Week 6 (7th – 11th March). The topic will be cultural strengths. Details of when and where will be shared in the student bulletin each day at Home Group.
Campfire Conversations
The Victorian Government has funded the Department of Education and Training (the Department) to bring Koorie communities, young people and schools together to listen, share and connect about self-determination for Koorie people in education. GSSC has been nominated to host a “campfire conversations” event. This event will be held later in Term 1. Find out more here. Details of our event are to follow.
Reflect
What: National Apology
When: 13th February 2008
Who: Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
Why: Every Aboriginal family has a story of displacement, intervention and/or trauma. On 13th February 2008, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd apologised on behalf of the nation for past laws, policies and practices that have impacted upon Australia’s First Nations Peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations.
Reflect: It is an important time to reflect on how generations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples have been affected, and will continue to be affected, by the past policies of the Australian Government and the ongoing impacts of this on the mental health and wellbeing of Indigenous Australians. Intergenerational Trauma Animation - YouTube