27 May 2025
This week, our school community came together to recognise two important events in our national calendar: National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week. These moments offer us the chance to reflect, to learn, and to move forward with greater understanding and respect.
At a whole-school assembly today, Ms Jones spoke to students and staff about the significance of acknowledging the past while working together toward a more inclusive and respectful future. Our Aboriginal Education Officer, Amy Cousins, shared a moving and personal talk on the meaning of Sorry Day and the continuing impact of the Stolen Generations. Her words challenged us to think, to feel, and to act. She was joined by Year 10 student Martin Smith, whose didgeridoo performance added both power and pride to the occasion.
This year’s theme for National Reconciliation Week, ‘Bridging Now to Next’, reminds us that reconciliation isn’t about a single day or event. It’s about what we do each day in our classrooms, our relationships, and our community. At Engadine High School, we are committed to building a culture where all students feel seen, respected and valued, and where the truth of our shared history is understood.
We thank Amy and Martin for leading today’s recognition with such strength and authenticity.
