{"id":25689,"date":"2026-06-04T12:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/?post_type=article&p=25689"},"modified":"2026-06-04T12:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T02:01:09","slug":"all-in-together-reflecting-on-sorry-day-and-reconciliation-week","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/sceggs\/article\/all-in-together-reflecting-on-sorry-day-and-reconciliation-week\/","title":{"rendered":"All In Together: Reflecting on Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

To mark Sorry Day on Tuesday, 26 May and National Reconciliation Week (27 May\u20133 June), the Primary School girls explored this year\u2019s theme, All In<\/em>, and considered how we can all play a role in supporting reconciliation within our community. While the Secondary School celebrated National Reconciliation Week this week due to the examination period, the Primary School took the opportunity to engage in a range of learning experiences and activities throughout the week to deepen their understanding of reconciliation.<\/p>\n

Through a range of hands-on activities and rich learning experiences, the girls explored First Nations histories, cultures and perspectives in meaningful and engaging ways. They explored the artwork created for the 2026 National Reconciliation Week poster by renowned Gumbaynggirr\/Bundjalung artist Otis Hope Carey and participated in games that helped them better understand the importance of inclusion and shared responsibility. The girls also enjoyed reading books by First Nations authors and listening to music by First Nations artists. Ms Whitfeld even shared her experiences of working in an Art Centre in Arnhem Land, giving Stage 3 girls a valuable insight into First Nations art, culture and community.<\/p>\n

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Gunai woman, Kirli Saunders, shared and discussed her picture books through a webinar with Stage 1 students, while Wiradjuri woman and SCEGGS Elder, Aunty Viv Freeman, made several incredibly special visits to Kindergarten and Year 1 classes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Demonstrating the spirit of All In<\/em>, Stage 2 and Stage 3 students came together on Thursday in the Lecture Theatre to participate in the Museums of History NSW and Parliament of NSW free virtual event, Reconciliation Through First Nations Languages<\/em>. The event provided the girls with a valuable opportunity to learn more about the importance of preserving and celebrating First Nations languages and culture.<\/p>\n