Warami, welcome to week 5 of the term which is National Reconciliation Week!
This is such an important and wonderful opportunity to bring our attention to the work that still needs to be done in strengthening relationships between First Nationals people and the wider Australian community.
The following is from Reconciliation Australia.
The National Reconciliation Week theme for 2024, Now More Than Ever, is a reminder to all of us that no matter what, the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will —and must —continue.
There have been many moments in Australia’s reconciliation journey that make us want to turn away. But when things are divisive, the worst thing we can do is disengage or disconnect.
Now more than ever, we need to tackle the unfinished business of reconciliation. We know that the 6.2 million Australians who voted YES are committed to better outcomes for First Nations people and are with us.
Reconciliation supporters must stand up to defend and uphold the rights of First Nations peoples. To call out racism wherever we encounter it, and to actively reinforce the voices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across this continent.
Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change. Now more than ever, we need reconciliation.
For more info: https://www.reconciliation.org.au/our-work/national-reconciliation-week/
Wear it Yellow Day Wednesday May 29th
All students and teachers are invited to wear YELLOW, bring as much healthy YELLOW food as you can think of and a YELLOW gold coin to help fundraise for Children’s Ground!
For more info:
https://wearityellow.org.au
I am looking forward to seeing lots of bright sunshiney yellows on the day plus some gold coins for Children’s Ground.
For more information about Children’s Ground please go to this link https://childrensground.org.au/
After extensive experience with Barnardos Australia, Erica joined the teaching profession in 2004, focusing for many years on high school teaching for young people with behavioural issues not able to be in mainstream classes. Erica joined Kindlehill School in 2009. She has a B. Arts ( Hons) (USYD) and a Master of Teaching (UWS).
“Through a profoundly nurturing and rich education of the whole child we help to heal the world and move towards greater kindness and respect – that’s why I am here.”.
