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16 Feb, 2010 09:41 AM
GUESTS at Broke Public School showed their commitment to reconciliation while marking the second anniversary of the national apology on Friday.

The school opened its doors to the local community welcoming both indigenous and non-indigenous visitors who paused to remember the stolen generation and who came to celebrate indigenous culture.

As part of their reconciliation, guests signed the school’s sorry book showing their commitment to a better future.

Those who attended enjoyed the day’s activities watching as Broke students took part in Indigenous story telling, gave an artefacts demonstration and read letters written about the stolen generation.

To mark the second anniversary, visitors were also shown a screening of the Prime Minister’s apology before marking a minute’s silence.

Aboriginal performer Steve Lambardi from the Worimi people later entertained students and guests playing the didgeridoo and recalling stories about the traditional musical instrument to the delight of the crowd.

Mr Lambardi even gave students an opportunity to play the didgeridoo with year five student Carter Nelson giving his best shot in front of an enthusiastic crowd.

Following Mr Lambardi’s performance a barbecue was provided wrapping up the day’s festivities.

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s national apology to the stolen generations two years ago was an event of extraordinary significance in Australia’s history. Broke Public School principal Simon Mulready said Sorry Day was an important opportunity for students to join with their community to commemorate the day.

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CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Keen to discover the didgeridoo and its magic are Broke Public School students (Back) Ruby Ede, Tess Orton, Zack MacDonell, Sharna Cottom, Tiarne MacDonell, Charlotte Alexander, Aleisha Taggart, Grace Fernance, (front) Ethan Campbell, Reef Taggart and William Lambkin during Friday’s Sorry Day ceremony. They are pictured with Steve Lambardi from the Worimi tribe.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY: Keen to discover the didgeridoo and its magic are Broke Public School students (Back) Ruby Ede, Tess Orton, Zack MacDonell, Sharna Cottom, Tiarne MacDonell, Charlotte Alexander, Aleisha Taggart, Grace Fernance, (front) Ethan Campbell, Reef Taggart and William Lambkin during Friday’s Sorry Day ceremony. They are pictured with Steve Lambardi from the Worimi tribe.
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Jenny Campbell from the Worimi  and Rene Molineaux from Mygemba tribe put pen to paper in Broke School’s sorry day book.
SIGN OF THE TIMES: Jenny Campbell from the Worimi and Rene Molineaux from Mygemba tribe put pen to paper in Broke School’s sorry day book.
ENLIGHTENING: Steve Lambardi from the Worimi tribe performs to the enthusiastic crowd during Friday’s ceremony.
ENLIGHTENING: Steve Lambardi from the Worimi tribe performs to the enthusiastic crowd during Friday’s ceremony.

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