Unity+in+Diversity+Unit+reflection

Welcome to the last week of our unit. We have learnt and experienced a lot together and I would now like you to quietly reflect what you, personally have gained from this unit. We have investigated case studies from the Stolen Generation reports, looked into the reasons many Indigenous Australians are still today struggling emotionally. Lyndon, from Gubbi Gubbi Tours shared his local knowledge of Aboriginal sites and spirituality. A lot of you learnt what comments and words are considered racist and how they can be hurtful. Please watch the Apology speech by Kevin Rudd and ask yourself, now that you are educated on this topic, if you are prepared to make a personal pledge to not be racist, treat everyone as equals, regardles of background and skin colour. To not encourage others who may be speaking or acting in a racist way. Racism must be stopped in our country, and all over our world. You are the next generation and you have the power to put a stop to it, by simply leading by example.

We do have a diverse country, it is only right that we unite and be as one.

I have enjoyed your company, thoughts and inquisitive minds, this term. I hope you will take your new found knowledge and make a difference.

Mrs Walsh