What students are learning about

This week we have focused on Reconciliation Week.  Students have had many opportunities to deepen their understanding of what is means to reconcile our nation.

So many amazing personal responses were created across the school. Here are Olivia and Alisha from 4B and their wonderful presentation.

Catholic Life and Reflection

Reconciliation Week has been the focus for Staff Prayer this week which has led to some deep discussions at the staff room table. Today many of the more “mature aged” staff reflected on the version of history they were taught.  No mention of Indigenous Australians and an enormous focus on the story of Captain Cook..

What we have loved about this week is the way the students have embraced Reconciliation.  From K – 6 they have created, debated and discussed many different thoughts and ideas.  What a wonderful freedom it has been.  Again, what a blessing that we live in a country that is willing to accept the errors of our past and unite to celebrate the freedoms of the present with great hope for the future.

Companion Prayer

Lord, we are companions on a journey

Only you Dear Lord

know the identity and depth of me

You know my hurts and pains

those frustrations I feel in this land

So please, I ask you take my hand

and comfort me

Reconcile and guide me in justice and in faith

For we’re on our way to Alice (Springs)

where you expressed your love for me

Lord, set me free

and let me be the servant I want to be

Lord, I thank you

for hearing and understanding me

For Lord, You are always on my mind

and on my lips and in my heart

And there’s simply no other way

that it could be.

May God bless us all.

Stephanie Stewart
Religious Education Coordinator