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Inspired by Lee Hampton's 'Lest We Forget' art piece, Warrimoo PS students were invited to participate in the meaningful journey of creating a hand crafted Native Hibiscus for our special collaborative National Sorry Day artwork.

The background of our artwork is the Aboriginal flag. This not only represents the First Australians, but recognises the 2020 NAIDOC theme: Always Was, Always Will Be.

The hands that make up the sun are layered. This layering represents our deep history and the many events that have taken place over the years to the present. The layers represent the Stolen Generation as well as the many voices that continue to grow, reach out and work together for shared future. The act of placing a hand on someone's shoulder shows compassion, warmth and understanding which is also represented by the hands that make up the sun.

Students created their own Native Hibiscus in a medium of their choice, because we all have a choice to make a difference. With each individual effort, we acknowledge the impact that each and every one of us make that leads to a more positive future for all - because we are All in this Together. Each native hibiscus is important and symbolises resilience, survival and healing.

If you look closely, you can see a little bee that one of our Stage 2 students added innocently to our work. Bees work together for the entire colony, not just for personal gain. They spread pollen from flower to flower, just as we can spread kindness from one person to another. This little bee sealed perfectly the theme for this years Reconciliation Week theme, 'In this Together'123