On Friday, our community came together for the Reconciliation Breakfast, an important opportunity to deepen our understanding of First Nations culture as part of Trinity’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation.

Gathered in a large yarning circle over a shared breakfast, attendees heard reflections from our First Nations students, connections to culture and Country from representatives across the school and a moving opera performance.

Following the breakfast, Senior School students took part in the annual Reconciliation Assembly. We were honoured to welcome Uncle Colin Hunter Jnr, a senior Wurundjeri custodian, who led a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony.

Smoke is traditionally used for cleansing and creating a safe, respectful space. The significance of hosting a Smoking Ceremony and Welcome to Country at Trinity for the first time in many years provided a powerful and deeply meaningful beginning for our young people.

These events, and others throughout Reconciliation Week, are both an invitation and a responsibility: for those of us who are non-Indigenous to listen more deeply, learn more honestly and commit more actively. ...