01/06/2026
National Reconciliation Week is underway at Somerset College, with students and staff coming together to reflect, learn and engage in meaningful conversations around this year's theme, All In.
The week began with our Voices for Reconciliation Assembly, where our community gathered to recognise the importance of reconciliation and the role we all play in creating positive change. During the assembly, our choir performed Beds Are Burning by Midnight Oil, this year's Voices for Reconciliation song, creating a powerful moment of reflection and unity for students and staff.
Students also had the opportunity to hear from Aalyah Shepherd, Gold Coast Titans Netball player and member of the Black Swans Indigenous Netball Team, who shared her experiences and insights during a lunchtime Q&A session.
Throughout the day, students engaged in a range of activities designed to deepen their understanding of First Nations cultures and perspectives. From exploring the Wula Bora, meaning "gift of sharing space", and participating in a National Reconciliation Week scavenger hunt, to contributing to the River of Stones installation and creative workshops, students were encouraged to learn, connect and reflect.
Adding to the experience, Chef Martin created a special National Reconciliation Week menu featuring native ingredients and traditional foods, offering students another meaningful way to engage with and celebrate Indigenous culture.
As we continue National Reconciliation Week, we are reminded that reconciliation is not a spectator sport. By listening, learning and taking action, we continue to foster a community grounded in Shared Humanity, strengthened by a Global Outlook and committed to Personal Success.
