Reconciliation Week
Reconciliation Week (was more like a month!) here at Tintern with activities and special guests spanning several weeks in May for students from the ELC – Year 12.
Last week students arrived at School to the beautiful sound of the didgeridoo calling across the campus as the cockatoos joined in. Playing the didgeridoo was Koobaroo, Murrundindi’s grandson, and just a week earlier Murrundindi had joined us for the annual Secondary School Cathedral Service at St Paul’s.
Earlier in May, Pallyan, Murrundindi’s son, joined us for the day and he shared with secondary students his reconciliation journey and the challenges he has faced.
Over the past few weeks as a community we have shared indigenous food prepared by our café, made badges, incorporated indigenous aspects into our lessons, watched the documentary Off Country and participated in many activities of engagement, respect and seeking understanding as continue our journey of Reconciliation.
Rev Alison Andrew | Reconciliation Action Coordinator
