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On National Sorry Day, last Tuesday, we acknowledged the grief, suffering and injustice experienced by the stolen generations. In the MacKillop Kindergarten room, we are committed to playing our part in reconciliation by creating educational opportunities for all children through play-based learning. Last week the children listened to Aboriginal dream time stories, stories about Native Australian Animals, the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and Australian flag, researched the Aboriginal map of Australia and enjoyed many craft and dramatic play experiences. We listened to Aboriginal music, the Aboriginal Lord’s prayer, danced as kangaroos and emus and engaged in small world play with native Australian Animals. The children explored Aboriginal instruments and the Tenison Woods College Indigenous garden.

We give thanks for the wonderful country we live in and appreciate the Aboriginal culture. “In This Together - National Reconciliation Week 2020”

Domenica Dunn | ELCC Director