Cultivating Inclusion
At Lyndhurst Primary School, equity is upheld and diverse needs are respected in policy and practice.
This month, take a journey around the world with our cultural calendar of exciting and significant events.
MAY 2026
11 - Mother's Day
The Mother’s Day date in Australia is the same as the date observed in the United States, which is the second Sunday of May each year. However, it is an Australian who is credited with having started the tradition of giving gifts on Mother's Day: Janet Heyden, a resident of Leichhardt Sydney, started a campaign in 1924 to collect gifts for lonely aged mothers.
12 - Vesak or Buddha Day (Malaysia-Wesak Day)
Vesak or Buddha Day is an important day of celebration for Buddhists around the world. The holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of Gautama Buddha on Vesak Day, a time of joy, peace and reflection. The day is dedicated to good deeds as devotees believe that performing good deeds on Vesak Day will multiply merit many times over.
19-23 - Education Week
Monday 19 May to Friday 23 May is Education Week. This year’s theme, Celebration of Cultures, brings the rich diversity and cultural connections within Victorian government schools to the forefront.
21 - World Day For Cultural Diversity For Dialogue And Development
In 2001, UNESCO adopted the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. In December 2002, the UN General Assembly, in its resolution 57/249, declared May 21 to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. The day highlights not only the richness of the world’s cultures, but also the essential role of intercultural dialogue for achieving peace and sustainable development.
26 - National Sorry Day
Every year, National Sorry Day remembers and acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’. National Sorry Day is a day to acknowledge the strength of Stolen Generations Survivors and reflect on how we can all play a part in the healing process for our people and nation.
27-3 - National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about the shared histories, cultures, and achievements of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. In 2025, the theme "Bridging Now to Next," encourages Australians to learn from the past and work towards a more united and respectful nation.
31 -Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival [Duanwu Jie or Tuen Ng Festival (in Cantonese areas)] commemorates the death of the Chinese poet and statesman, Qu Yuan. It is celebrated in China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore and parts of Indonesia. Dragon boat races and rice dumplings are two of the most distinctive elements of the festival.
