Issue 16 – 29 May - Ascot State School

An integral aspect of today’s learning is to be able to share ideas, communicate with
others and still maintain focus. It is challenging to work with others and accept that
our way is not the only way. Being part of a group also promotes an understanding
of the rights and responsibilities of each member.
Congratulations to the following children who “Work Well in Groups”:
3A Bridget T Alec O’B 4E Joshua M Kioa P
3B Peter C Katie B 5A Charlotte B Louis G
3C Nick T Jessica T 5B Flynn B Calliope C
3D Joel G Liam M 5C Randell G Indigo H
3E Lara E Matthew C 5D Elliot B Piper S
4A Harrison L Ella M 7/6A Mia H Denny Z
4B Guy P Charlie W 7/6B Daniel J Hamish McL
4C Isabel M Ashton S 7/6C Jade S Nicholas V H
4D Harry D Charlotte J 7/6D Charlotte C Natcha P
FROM MRS PROVOST-BOYLE: EARLY YEARS PREP-2
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is celebrated across Australia each year between 27 May
and 3 June. The dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey - the
anniversaries of the successful 1967 referendum and the High Court Mabo decision. The week is a
time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures and achievements and to
explore how each of us can join the national reconciliation effort.
National Sorry Day
3A and 3C wrote letters to Mrs Sedgman urging her to commemorate National Sorry Day, which was
observed on 26 May. I’ve included a letter below written by Georgia C (3A). As a result of the letters
to Mrs Sedgman students were invited to speak about National Sorry Day at the Senior and Junior
Assemblies.
“Taken! Have you ever heard of National Sorry Day? Mrs Sedgman, if you don’t commemorate or
say sorry to those poor Aboriginal children, people will think you’re cold hearted. Just imagine your
own children getting taken away from you and your husband! It is heart breaking and one of
Australia’s greatest tragedies.
I think that National Sorry Day should be commemorated all over the world to demonstrate Australia
is a free country. If I told someone from China the stolen generation was yet to be acknowledged I
don’t think they would believe me. The only way to change this is by commemorating.
I strongly believe that the children were treated badly because they were bossed around all day and
they were also treated like slaves. I would believe that the government would look after the children,
but no.
When they washed up, the soap was so harsh that their hands would sometimes bleed.
As a result of Aboriginal children being taken from their families they no longer knew who their
families were and where they truly came from. They lost their brothers and sisters, mothers and
fathers. Can you imagine how sad and lonely they must have felt?
That is why I believe National Sorry Day must be marked and respected. How could you not feel
sorry about this and show your feelings by commemorating?”
Congratulations on your outstanding work 3A and 3C.
Georgia C (3A)