Reconciliation Week

As part of Reconciliation Week, Lancefield Primary School recognised two very significant and important occasions for the First Nations peoples of Australia.

Although National Sorry Day fell on Tuesday this week, our junior students recognised the day on Wednesday through the story The Boab Tree, written by Helen Milroy. The story thoughtfully uses the boab tree as a metaphorical representation of the Stolen Generation and other children displaced from their families and homes. Students explored how, although these children were able to survive in new environments, they often carried a deep sense of not truly belonging. It provided an important opportunity for students to develop empathy, understanding and respect while learning about Australia’s history.

On Thursday, we proudly acknowledged and celebrated First Nations peoples through Wear It Yellow Day. It was wonderful to see such a vibrant sprinkle of yellow throughout the school community. Yellow is a highly symbolic colour, representing the sacred ochre used by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for generations to map Country, tell stories and connect with the earth. It is also the central colour of the Aboriginal Flag, symbolising the sun and the giver of life.

Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed a gold coin donation. Funds raised will go directly towards education, health and cultural wellbeing programs created by and for First Nations communities. We raised $172.25. Thank you again for your generous support and for helping us recognise and celebrate this important week together.