Cultural News
Sorry Day
Attention Indigenous Families
On 26th May we remember the stolen generation on Sorry Day.
At St Mary’s we will begin the day with a Paraliturgy in the Marian Centre at 9:15 am. All are welcome.
During the day the students will learn more about the significance of Sorry Day and learn more about the stolen generation.
I would like to include our families in voicing their opinion about Sorry Day. If your family would like to make a short video that shares how your family feels about Sorry Day or what you do on this day to reflect on the stolen generation. I will also make times for families to be recorded at school if this suits you better.
Reconciliation Week
This term we also have Reconciliation Week which begins on 27th May – 3rd June.
During this week we will celebrate the theme – Be A Voice for Generations.
I would love some of our families to send me a video of what Reconciliation Week means for your family. I will also make myself available to video your family if this suits you better.
New - Reconciliation Week Activities
During Reconciliation Week, our students will learn about why we are called to be a voice for the next generation.
Our students will participate various events such as going to the view the murals in Shepparton and to learn about our Yorta Yorta elders,
walking to the Flats and going to Rumbalara to learn about the
history of the housing that was set up after the Queen’s visit in 1954.
Our FIRE Carriers will read Dreamtime stories to the younger students,
Other students will participate in activities in their classroom to learn more about
Reconciliation and this years theme to be a voice for change.
New - Reconciliation Week Breakfast
Our Indigenous Families, (parents and children) are invited to attend our
Reconciliation Week Breakfast on Friday 2nd of June at 8 am in the Marian Centre.
Aunty Ella Anselmi will be our guest speaker.
For catering purposes, please email Catherine Dyke by Wednesday 31st May. (cdyke@smmooroopna.catholic.edu.au)
or ring the office to let us know you are attending.
All are Welcome
On Thursday 1 June our didgeridoo students will perform at the Reconciliation Week Mass at St Mary’s, Nathalia. Our FIRE Carriers will also be attending to represent St Mary’s.
New - Reconciliation Week - Community Event
Acknowledgement of Country
At St Mary’s Primary School Mooroopna we Acknowledge the Traditional people of this land. The Yorta Yorta Nation are the Traditional Custodians of this area and we remember their elders, past, present and future. We remember that the Aboriginal people of Australia will always be the traditional owners of the land on which we gather today. We continue to grow through education and reconciliation to a better future for all Australians.
