SORRY DAY SERVICE 2025
Honouring Resilience: Year 7 Students Participate in Moving Sorry Day Commemoration
On Wednesday 21st May, our Year 7 Aboriginal students participated in a profoundly moving Sorry Day commemoration, an experience that fostered empathy, understanding, and respect for Australia's Indigenous history. The day was a powerful reminder of the Stolen Generations and the ongoing journey towards healing and reconciliation.
Our students played an active and respectful role in the proceedings. They performed a touching tribute, demonstrating their commitment to acknowledging the past and building a more inclusive future. Following their performance, they had the privilege of serving food to the elders present, a gesture of respect and community spirit that was warmly received.
The most poignant part of the day was undoubtedly listening to the emotional story of Aunty Fay Moseley. Aunty Fay, a survivor of the Stolen Generations, bravely shared her personal experience of being taken from her family and placed in the Cootamundra Girls' Home. Her powerful testimony offered a first-hand account of the profound trauma and enduring impact of these policies, leaving a lasting impression on our students.
Aunty Fay's story provided an invaluable opportunity for our Year 7s to connect with history on a deeply personal level, moving beyond textbooks to understand the human cost of past injustices. Her resilience and willingness to share her story are a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the ongoing importance of Sorry Day.
We commend our Year 7 students for their mature and respectful engagement throughout the day. Their participation in this significant event not only educated them about a crucial period in Australian history but also instilled in them the values of compassion, reconciliation, and social justice. This experience will undoubtedly contribute to their growth as informed and empathetic global citizens.
