National Sorry Day is held each year on May 26. It was on this day in 1997 that the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of First Peoples children from their families was tabled in Federal Parliament. 

Titled the Bringing Them Home report, it acknowledged with unquestionable evidence the forced removal of thousands of First Peoples children from their families and communities.

Sorry Day was born out of key recommendations made by the National Inquiry into the Separation of First Peoples children from their families in the Bringing Them Home Report that was tabled in Federal Parliament on 26th May 1997.

At the request of the National Sorry Day Committee, the Australian Parliament passed a motion in 2010 recognising 26th May as National Sorry Day, and as a day to be commemorated annually, as a way of achieving greater healing for the Stolen Generations.

The first Sorry Day was held in Sydney on 26th May 1998, and has been commemorated nationally on 26th May each year since then, with Australians from all walks of life participating in memorial services, commemorative meetings, survival celebrations and community gatherings, in honour of the Stolen Generations.

It is a time for all Australians to reflect on the profound grief and trauma experienced by First Peoples, particularly members of the Stolen Generations. This grief and trauma is still played out in community today.

Importantly it is an opportunity to celebrate and connect with the strength and resilience of First Peoples, and to reaffirm our shared commitment to healing and reconciliation. We believe strong relationships foster respect and create opportunities. 

Dear Parents and care-givers,
 
At Dianella Secondary College we want your child to grow into becoming a well-regarded member of our community. It is vitally important that they spend their teenage years practicing being Calm, showing Care towards others and above all else, demonstrate  Respect, not only for their teachers and peers, but for themselves as well.
 
As they grow and develop their independence, they will be required to participate more in the broader community. How they are regarded by others largely depends on how they choose to conduct themselves. When they put on our uniform, they represent our school to our entire community. Their behaviour affects each and every one of us.
 
School is a valuable framework for how the world operates and we as teachers do everything that we can to prepare our children for the real world.
As such, it is important that students show up fresh and ready to learn each and every day that they are able to.
It will help if they:

• Have a good night's rest
• Have a solid breakfast before school (we have Breakfast Club before school every day, free of charge)
• Wear school uniform
• Show up on time and ready to learn

Also important is showing Calm and Care for one another. Play fighting (no matter how light), either at school on the oval, or outside of school grounds is against our code of conduct.
Any students seen play fighting will be disciplined accordingly.
 
Remember everyday matters and every moment counts. Please call the school for any support you may require.
 
Yours sincerely,
 
Wayne Austin
Principal