FIRST NATIONS NEWS

Seesaw Page

Our welcome message on our new Seesaw page included the school mobile that we now have access to. You are welcome to text or ring us on the phone or contact us on the Seesaw Page.

Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week

Students, Rhylan, Conan and Archie, have made a video explaining the meaning of Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week which will be played during the assembly on Friday 23rd May. A copy of their information is below:

National Sorry Day, officially the National Day of Healing, is an event held annually in Australia on 26 May commemorating the Stolen Generations. It is part of the ongoing efforts towards reconciliation for all Australians.

National Reconciliation Week is celebrated each year from 27th May to 3rd June. It is a time to celebrate and build on positive and respectful relationships and connections between Australians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

27th May: This marks the 1967 referendum when more than 90% of Australians voted ‘yes’ to count Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people into the census. 

3rd June: This marks the 1992 ‘native title’ Mabo decision. It recognised that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people had rights over their land. This is now known as Mabo Day.

The Reconciliation Week 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future. Bridging Now to Next calls on all Australians to step forward together, to look ahead and continue the push forward as past lessons guide us.

First Nations Information

On the wall opposite Penney space is information updates for the First Nations Community. Please check it out.

Community Sessions

Save the date – Wednesday 14th May, Week 3 Term 2

As part of Reconciliation Week, the Supporting First Nations Students in Maths will be held on Wednesday 28th May at 9:00 in Penney Space. All First Nations students will be involved this year. Please let us know on Seesaw if you are coming so we can organise morning tea.

Dates Term 2 2025

26th May                     National Sorry Day

28th May                     Supporting First Nations Students in Maths for families

27th May – 3rd June     National Reconciliation Week

30th May, Friday          Casual Day – Students can wear colours of the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander flags

24th June                     Boori Monty Pryor First Nations author Incursion – whole school

6th – 13th July              National NAIDOC Week

Regards,

Sue Dunn (AET)

Jharni Perry (ACEO)