Next week is a solemn and important week for Aboriginal and Religious Education. 

National Sorry Day is on Monday 26 June. This is a day for all Australians to acknowledge and reflect upon the devastating impacts of the Stolen Generations. It's a vital moment to recognise the impact caused by these past policies, and to honour the strength and resilience of the Aboriginal people.

Next week is also National Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3). This is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation. With the theme for 2025 being "Bridging Now to Next," it's an invitation to reflect on the past, consider the present, and collectively work towards a more united and respectful nation. This week encourages deeper understanding and strengthens relationships between the wider Australian community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, fostering a future built on justice and equity. We invite all families to join us in the school hall for a whole school liturgy and assembly on Friday May 30 from 2:30 pm.

As we move through late May, the Christian calendar invites us to reflect on a profoundly significant event: the Ascension of the Lord. Observed on the sixth Sunday in Easter. This feast marks a pivotal moment in the Easter season. Forty days after His resurrection, Jesus ascended into heaven, completing His earthly mission and taking His rightful place at the right hand of God the Father. We invite you to join us in the Church for a whole school liturgy that will be held at 10:30 am Monday 2 June. 

Yours in faith,

Dylan Anderson 

Religious Education Coordinator

Ann-Marie Wilson

Aboriginal Education Contact