05/06/2026
Reconciliation Week in Kindergarten
This week, our Kindergarten children have been engaging in a variety of experiences to celebrate and learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures as part of Reconciliation Week.
Together, we explored the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and discussed the meaning behind the colours and symbols they contain. The children learned that the Aboriginal flag represents the sun (yellow), the land (red), and Aboriginal people and their connection to Country (black).
We also discovered the significance of the Torres Strait Islander flag, learning that the blue represents the sea, the green represents the land, and the white Dhari (traditional headdress) honours the culture and traditions of Torres Strait Islander peoples.
To deepen our understanding, the children participated in a range of hands-on experiences including creating artworks using the colours of the flags, making bracelets, designing dot art with stickers, and listening to traditional Indigenous music featuring the didgeridoo and clap sticks.
These experiences provided meaningful opportunities for children to develop respect, understanding, and appreciation for the histories, cultures, and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
