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Which subject	History
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Reconciliation Week
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Welcome to History Class: Celebrating Reconciliation Week!

Introduction

Hello, everyone! Today, we are going to embark on a special journey through our history. It’s not just any ordinary lesson - we will be learning about Reconciliation Week! This is a time for us to understand our past and think about how we can all work together to create a brighter future.

What is Reconciliation Week?

Reconciliation Week is a special time in Australia where we reflect on the stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and remember important events in our shared history. It's a week dedicated to building relationships and understanding between all Australians.

Fun Activity: Our Story Circle

Let's gather in a circle!

1. Bring your favourite toy or book to share.
2. Each person will take turns telling us a little story about their toy or book. It could be where it came from or why it is special to you.
3. As you listen to your friends’ stories, think about how every story is important - just like the stories of our country's First Nations peoples.

Why is Reconciliation Important?

Reconciliation is about saying "sorry" for the past and making friends for the future. When we learn about each other’s histories, we can understand and appreciate the rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Creative Task: Drawing Our Vision of Friendship

After our story circle, let’s make a beautiful drawing.

• Instructions:
  • Draw what friendship looks like to you. It could be anything – friends holding hands, sharing stories, or even a rainbow!
  • Use bright colours to represent hope and happiness.

Closing

As we wrap up our lesson today, let’s remember that every story shared is a step towards building our understanding and friendship. Reconciliation Week is not just a week; it's about how we can continue to learn and grow together every day!

Remember: Share your artwork with your family and talk to them about what we learned today.

Let’s celebrate our stories and our journey together in history! 🎉