Reconciliation Week at SAC – First Nations Students and JAM Activities

Reconciliation Week at SAC – First Nations Students and JAM Activities

National Reconciliation Week provided many opportunities for students to engage with culture, community and learning across the College.

Throughout the week, students participated in activities that celebrated First Nations perspectives and reflected SAC’s ongoing commitment to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across school life.

The 2026 National Reconciliation Week theme, “All In”, was embraced wholeheartedly. Secondary students worked together to create reconciliation ribbons, reflecting on the strength that comes from connection, belonging and coming together as a community.

Seven secondary students also attended the National Reconciliation Week Breakfast alongside Paddy McEvoy, Indi and Maddie Kelly. The event provided an opportunity to listen, learn and reflect on the importance of reconciliation and the role young people play in shaping a more united future.

Our primary students took part in lunchtime activities in the Nunga Room, working alongside secondary students to create unique animal artworks. Each student selected an animal that held personal significance and brought it to life through creative expression. It was wonderful to see students across year levels sharing ideas, supporting one another and building connections.

Students in Years 10–12 also connected with Aboriginal leaders and students from other schools through a series of workshops at Thriving People Day, including art and yarning sessions. These experiences encouraged students to explore identity, future pathways and cultural connections, while reflecting on the important role Culture and Country play in shaping their journeys.

During Friday’s JAM session, students added their painted handprints to a banner symbolising our commitment to being “All In” for reconciliation.

While National Reconciliation Week has concluded, the learning, reflection and relationships fostered throughout the week continue to guide our commitment to reconciliation every day.

Ms India Bament-Sitkowski & Ms Maddie Kelly
First Nations Student Support Officer & JAM Coordinator

Lowitja O’Donoghue Oration, students with Paddy, Tenielle and the guest speaker, Larissa Behrendt

Making a Mark for Reconciliation

Connecting to Culture and Country

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