NUNGA NEWS
First Nations Reconciliation Incursion
We held our second First Nations Incursion, centred around the theme “Be a Voice for Generations.” Throughout the day, students deepened their understanding of Reconciliation in Australia, developed leadership skills, and worked collaboratively to create meaningful cultural activities to share Aboriginal culture across our school community.
The incursion strongly connected with our learning in Culture and aligned with our Site Learning Plan through valuing Aboriginal perspectives and strengthening relationships with our Aboriginal families.
A special thank you to the parents and grandparents who attended and supported the day. It was wonderful to see families engaging alongside students and helping create meaningful shared cultural experiences within our school community.
Reconciliation Week 2026
This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme, 'All In,' is a direct call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. It emphasises that reconciliation is not a spectator sport or a passive activity; rather, it requires each of us to actively contribute to creating positive change and strengthening relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the wider community.
Our First Nations students were certainly all in this year, demonstrating remarkable student agency by collaborating, planning, and leading a range of reconciliation activities for our school community during lunchtime. It was heartwarming to see our students proudly sharing their culture, knowledge, and experiences with their peers, while fostering understanding, respect, and connection across the school.
The cultural activities offered students a variety of engaging, hands-on learning experiences. These included learning about the significance of the Aboriginal flag, sharing Dreaming stories with peers, creating yarning sticks, exploring native Australian animals, designing Aboriginal-themed bookmarks, and constructing a Wardli (an Aboriginal shelter or hut) using natural materials. Through these activities, students not only celebrated Aboriginal culture but also encouraged others to learn about and appreciate the rich histories, traditions, and perspectives of First Nations peoples.
The success of these activities was made possible through the support and involvement of our students’ families. Parents and grandparents played an important role by attending our recent First Nations Incursion and participating in the cultural activities alongside students. This provided an opportunity for students to refine their ideas, practise their leadership skills, and prepare confidently to facilitate activities for the wider school community. The partnership between students, families, and staff created meaningful opportunities for cultural learning and strengthened the connections between home and school.
We are incredibly proud of our First Nations students for the leadership, confidence, and cultural pride they demonstrated throughout National Reconciliation Week. Their willingness to share their culture and create opportunities for learning embodied the spirit of this year’s theme, 'All In,' and helped make reconciliation a lived experience for our entire school community.
