Acknowledging National Reconciliation Week at Grow Early Education

June 5, 2025

At Grow Early Education, Reconciliation Week is a time to come together to listen, learn, and reflect. In 2025, we embraced the powerful theme, Bridging Now to Next, with meaningful learning experiences that honoured Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture. Across our centres, Educators thoughtfully created opportunities for children to explore, connect, and celebrate through art, music, storytelling, and sensory play.

Here’s a look at how our Grow Early Education centres brought Reconciliation Week to life:

Celebrating Culture and Community at Grow Early Education Hervey Bay

At Hervey Bay, children celebrated Reconciliation Week through a vibrant mix of storytelling, art, and music. They painted the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags on their hands, created dot paintings, and watched videos of the didgeridoo to deepen their cultural understanding. These engaging experiences fostered a sense of community and connection to Country.

Sensory Play with Purpose at Grow Early Education Dalby

Children at Grow Early Education Dalby explored a unique sensory tray inspired by the Aboriginal flag. With colours and textures designed to spark curiosity, children squished and poked their way through the tray while being introduced to traditional Indigenous markings. Flashcards helped guide the children as they replicated the symbols, promoting conversation and cultural exploration through play.

Natural Connections with the Toddlers at Grow Early Education Toowoomba

In the Toddler Classroom at Grow Early Education Toowoomba, children engaged in hands-on learning experiences that celebrated Indigenous culture. They practised stamping the Aboriginal flag using their hands and explored colour, patterns, and meaning, while drawing traditional cultural symbols in the sand. These experiences sparked rich, age-appropriate conversations about Reconciliation Week, helping children begin to understand the importance of connection to land, culture, and people.

First Steps in Learning at Grow Early Education Toowoomba's Nursery Classroom

Even our littlest learners in the Nursery were invited to participate in age-appropriate ways. Educators introduced thoughtful books and resources to gently guide conversations around family, land, and connection to Country, laying the foundations for empathy and cultural awareness from the earliest years.

Reconciliation Week at Grow Early Education was a reminder that cultural understanding starts with open hearts and curious minds. Through age-appropriate and meaningful experiences, our Educators continue to embed First Nations perspectives into daily learning, ensuring every child grows up in an environment that values diversity, respect, and unity.

Together—now more than ever—we walk hand in hand toward a future built on truth, connection, and care for all cultures.

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