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Reconciliation Week

This edition of our Newsletter has been published at the beginning of Reconciliation Week, which occurs on the same dates each year; May 27 – June 3, regardless of the particular day of the week. The dates commemorate two significant events in the move towards reconciliation. May 27th marks the date of the successful referendum in 1967, with over 90% voting yes to changing the constitution in order to recognise the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Another key event in reconciliation was the Mabo High Court decision, which established the legal recognition of Native Title.

At Beaufort Secondary College, we appreciate the world’s oldest living culture and we acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we have the privilege of living and learning, the Wadawurrung people of the Kulin Nation. We recognise and value the enduring connection that Wadawurrung People have with the land, its waterways and the sky. 

As stated by Reconciliation Australia, the theme for National Reconciliation Week 2026 is; 

‘All In, which is a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. All In makes it clear that reconciliation is not a spectator sport and that all of us must step away from the sidelines and take action to make change.

Reconciliation will not happen by itself, and it will not happen without all of us.’

It is important for us to be open to learning about the true history of this country. If we can acknowledge and recognise our shared history, then we can make positive steps towards reconciliation. At Beaufort Secondary College we are committed to building a brighter tomorrow together.