Friday last week was the final day of Reconciliation Week at Holy Trinity. We marked the day with a Prayer Liturgy followed by a series of rotations lead by our Year 6 leaders and Mrs Lee (or Aboriginal Contact Teacher).During the Liturgy, we considered the meaning of ‘reconciliation’. As Catholics, we know that reconciliation is a choice to work towards forgiveness and a relationship with God. In the same way, Reconciliation week is a targeted opportunity to work toward forgiveness and repair our relationship with our First Nation’s peoples. We know that reconciliation is not something that is achieved or finished, but a continuous act toward loving and positive relationships. Throughout our rotations we explored elements of First Nations culture by playing Yulunga games. We tested our knowledge on a reconciliation themed quiz and we built a ‘sea of hands’ in our front garden with more than 300 commitments to ‘Be Brave and Make Change’ in our lives.

Student highlights from the week included:

Angus (ELC) – When Dion Drummond was here, I liked it when we got to do parts. I was a kangaroo, we had to listen, listen, listen and run when we heard a dingo coming!

Maddy (1Green) – I really liked learning about Aboriginal people. I learnt how to do Aboriginal dances with Dion Drummond. I hope he comes back again.

Ethan (1Green)  – I really enjoyed making the Sea of Hands. I wrote a special message on my hand. My wish is that I hope everyone will look after the land.

Gabriella (3/4Red) – My commitment is to use more of the Ngunnawal language, Yuma!

Rosie (3/4Red)- I commit to singing the correct words to the National Anthem - ‘for we are ONE and free’

William (3/4Red)- I will call out racism when I hear it.