Embracing Reconciliation

As we embark on another journey of learning and growth at the College today, we take a moment to reflect on a crucial aspect of our shared history – the reconciliation between Australians and First Nations people.
Our community is dedicated to instilling values of empathy, respect, and understanding in our students, preparing them to be compassionate leaders in an increasingly diverse world. A key part of this mission is acknowledging and reconciling the injustices experienced by Australia’s First Nations people.
The day began with a heartfelt Reconciliation Prayer reflection streamed to all Homerooms. During recess, the Awareness Arm of the Ministry Team, along with students from the Just Leadership group and senior students preparing for their trip to Punmu later this term, organised various awareness and fundraising activities.




Students signed the College Sorry Book and pledged to embrace several reconciliatory actions, showing their commitment to acknowledging past wrongs and healing with First Nations people. Other activities included an Acknowledgement of Country, making friendship bracelets in the colours of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, participating in quizzes to test their knowledge of Aboriginal history, and raising funds for the Indigenous community in Punmu. It was heartwarming to witness the sincerity with which students participated in these activities.
Two of our Year 12 students reflected on the importance of Sorry Day.
By embracing the rich cultural heritage of First Nations people, we deepen our understanding of what it means to be Australian. May our hearts be open to the journey of reconciliation, and may we walk this path together with courage, compassion, and hope.
- Faith, Featured
Author: Santa Maria College
Santa Maria College is a vibrant girls school with a growing local presence and reputation. Our Mission is to educate young Mercy women who act with courage and compassion to enrich our world. Santa Maria College is located in Attadale in Western Australia, 16 km from the Perth CBD. We offer a Catholic education for girls in Years 5 – 12 and have 1300 students, including 152 boarders.

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