On Wednesday May 24, students from Mount Carmel Catholic College were invited by Sister Kerry McDermott to attend the Sorry Day Service held at the Holy Trinity Church in Minto. Local High schools and Primary schools in the area attended and all provided an offering for the space that represented the school community. We chose the H.O.P.E. letters that are displayed in the front office.

National Sorry Day is celebrated on May 26 each year. It gives people the chance to come together and start repairing the healing process from the events that occurred on the Stolen Generation, their families and communities. It is a day to consider how we may all contribute to the healing of our country and its people.

A great feast was provided after the service. Soups, damper and desserts were definitely well received by everyone who attended.

It was a great service that connected our Aboriginal students to others in the area. The support provided is evident and I would like to thank Caitlin Oldfield for her organisation and the students in attendance for their respect and pride in being Aboriginal.

Mrs Natalee Abra