By Annaye Chisholm of Helensburgh Public School

Helensburgh Public School celebrated Reconciliation Week from May 27 to June 3. This year’s theme was ‘Now More Than Ever’, and every class across the school decorated its doors in accordance with this theme. 

Students engaged in rich conversations about the importance of Reconciliation in Australia and actively participated in a range of great activities. These included researching a significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person and creating a related artwork, Indigenous sports games, and Aboriginal education outdoor lessons with our Kitchen Garden teacher, Ms Lewis. We also held a special Reconciliation Week assembly, during which students created a sea of hands in the grass to symbolise solidarity with First Nations Peoples. 

One of our Aboriginal students in Stage 3 proudly showcased his artwork on his classroom door. He shared that “the art was my favourite Reconciliation Week activity because I like drawing.” His pride in his work was inspiring and a testament to the creativity of our students.