National Sorry Day occurs on 26 May each year. It is a day to honour the strength and resilience of Stolen Generations survivors and for all Australians to reflect on the role we can play in supporting healing for individuals, communities and our nation.

Commemorate National Sorry Day with this meaningful activity that invites students to record key facts and reflect upon the importance of this significant day.

How to Complete

Introduce the topic of National Sorry Day in an age-appropriate way, such as by reading a picture book like Sorry Day by Coral Vass. While it is important to share key information with students - such as the date of National Sorry Day, when it was first acknowledged, the meaning of the native hibiscus symbol, and why we commemorate it each year - we recommend approaching discussions about the Stolen Generations with care. These topics may be distressing or personally significant for First Nations students, so sensitivity and cultural awareness are essential when facilitating these conversations.

1. Provide each student with a National Sorry Day worksheet.
2. Guide students in completing their responses.
3. In the provided box, students can draw a purple native hibiscus flower, the National Sorry Day symbol.
4. Allow students to share the facts they have learnt about this significant day with their peers.

This worksheet includes versions with 18mm and 14mm line widths. Younger students may require the template to be enlarged to A3.

Be sure to check out our other Reconciliation Week and Sorry Day resources.