National Reconciliation Week 

Cranbourne Secondary College raises and unites its Voices for Reconciliation.

Reconciliation is about strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples, for the benefit of all Australians.

When Mrs Sherlock found this event, she registered us, knowing it would be something our school community would support - and support they did! When we put out a call to be part of Reconciliation Australia’s ‘Voices for Reconciliation’ choir, Cranbourne Secondary College experienced immense pride. Staff and students stepped up to get involved as we united to record a sensational performance of the 2025 song choice, Solid Rock.

What made this event so incredibly special for our school was the coming together of students and staff, as well as the quality of what we could contribute quickly. This does not happen without a dedicated and talented group of teachers who jump out of their comfort zones and make things happen, and a group of students who are led by that example, are willing to do the same. With students and teachers standing side by side, we seized an opportunity to harness the power of the arts and use it for good.  VET music students ran the sound under the leadership of Drew Gardner, who cut the track together. Mahonri Akaiti recorded and mixed the visuals to create an exceptional video recording. But it was our dedicated VET music teacher - Mrs Kat Mizzi who brought her unmatched talent and finesse to the choir, directing us (singers and non-singers) through the arrangement until we were ready to represent Cranbourne Secondary College in the only way we know how - with excellence.

We’re thrilled to announce that we were selected as part of this nationwide collaboration, and we are proud to stand up. The Reconciliation video can be seen here, and the complete Cranbourne Secondary College submission is available here.

The purpose of this work aligns with the hope that we will be a just, equitable, and reconciled nation. This involves acknowledging the historical injustices and ongoing inequalities faced by Indigenous Australians, while also working towards a future where they participate equally in all aspects of Australian life.