Reconciliation Week is held annually from May 27 to June 3, immediately after National Sorry Day. It aims to promote the inclusivity of all our nation's peoples and celebrate the culture of our First Nations people.

This year's theme for Reconciliation Week is ‘Bridging Now to Next’. Encourage deep thinking and creative expression with this meaningful craft that allows students to share their personal vision for reconciliation through artwork and words. Using a symbolic sunglasses template, students will illustrate what they hope reconciliation will look like in the future.

How to Complete

Choose from three differentiated template options to suit the needs of your class. Both the worksheet and cut and craft templates can be printed on white cardstock while the separate components can be printed on coloured cardstock.

1. Students will collage symbols, pictures and words from magazines and newspapers to visually represent their hopes for a reconciled future in the sunglasses’ lenses. Alternatively, they can illustrate their vision.
2. They will fill the frames with words that relate to reconciliation such as truth, respect, unity, healing and understanding.
3. Finally, students can write a short reflection paragraph to explain their artwork and the ideas behind their vision.
4. Showcase the completed crafts alongside the included banner to create a powerful display of collective action.

1. Begin with a classroom discussion or read a relevant First Nations picture book to spark conversation.
2. Ensure students understand the importance of using images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags and cultural symbols in a respectful way.
3. Enlarge the templates to A3 for younger students or those who require additional collaging, drawing and writing space.
4. Use black fine liners for writing words in the frames.

This thoughtful activity encourages students to see reconciliation as a shared journey - one that begins with understanding and is shaped by the hope they carry for the future.

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