The Lakes South Morang College Newsletter COLLEGE CONNECTIONS
RECONCILIATION WEEK and NATIONAL SORRY DAY Wominjeka .
A word from the woi wurrung language group, the language spoken by the Wurundjeri - Willam clan of our Whilltlesea area.
A word that many of you would have heard or seen before. A word that not only means welcome, but also to come with purpose.
A word that we urge our College community consider, with an open mind and open heart - to welcome and to come with purpose, and consider how this approach aligns with our College ’ s acknowledgement, truth telling, and reconciliation practices.
This week, as part of our support for Reconciliation Week and Aboriginal Perspectives in our curriculum, we turn our attention to truth telling, an exploration of the Stolen Generation, and a reflection on the role that each of us play in effecting positive change - both now and into the future. Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about shared histories, cultures and achievements and explore how we can contribute to reaching reconciliation in Australia. Topics like these can be uncomfortable and that is as it should be - history is not always comfortable. National Sorry Day, 26th of May, is a day that acknowledges the strength of Stolen Generations survivors, who despite being forcibly stripped of their country, culture, language and family, continue to advocate for healing and pave a path towards reconciliation for our Nation. As a College, we acknowledge the ancient and ongoing connection to land, waters, sky, knowledge, and culture that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have. Across the City of Whittlesea we are blessed with daily reminders that highlight our connection to country. For our school, this includes the significant and protected River Red Gums that feature across our school grounds and more broadly across the South Morang area. The cultural significance of these ancient and magnificent trees should not be underestimated - particularly those in our area that hold within their
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