National Reconciliation Week  - School Chaplain

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Indigenous Reconciliation Dinner

On Wednesday 29 May, our students Teague M, Natalia M and our School Chaplain Liz Spicer, attended the Indigenous Reconciliation Dinner at the Kyabram Anglican Church. Pictured is indigenous artwork created by Teague M and Natalia M. Teague M is also the recipient of a Koori scholarship at Kyabram P-12 College.

Second photo pictured is Reverend Shannon Smith who shared her experiences with the community as being one of the first Aboriginal Anglican ministers and her experiences in this position and her wish for more reconciliation. Pictured with our School Chaplain Liz Spicer O.A.M. and Adrian Miller who was playing fantastic tunes for the evening. It was very informative and gave us a better insight to the experiences of Rev. Shannon and aboriginal people located in N.S.W and Victoria. It was a great night of fellowship. - Liz Spicer.

Kyabram Hospital Reconciliation Ceremony

On Friday 31 May, Kyabram Hospital Reconciliation Ceremony was held. 

Simone is the Kyabram Hospital Koori Liaison Officer who spoke on Reconciliation and what it meant to her.

The walk started at 11:00am at the Kyabram Fauna Park and concluded at the Aunty Faye Hub 1A Warramunda Ave, with a BBQ lunch. 

A smoking ceremony and Welcome to Country occurred on the hospital lawns where the digeridoo was played as well. Many people in the community attended.” It was great to come together as a whole community to support reconciliation amongst Kyabram and our wider district,“ Liz said.

Anglican Church of Kyabram

$750 dollars worth of vouchers for students was donated by the Anglican Church of Kyabram on Friday 31 May to Chaplain Liz Spicer to support the continued work of Kyabram P-12 Chaplaincy in supporting families and students that need a hand in these difficult economic times.

A big shoutout of appreciation to the Anglican Church of Kyabram.

Kind regards, 

College Chaplain Liz Spicer