Students from all classes decorated paper hands and walked down Bardia Street, waving at cars and houses passing by.

With 52 per cent Indigenous students, Ashmont Public actively instills the importance of Indigenous history on its young minds. 

Wiradjuri girl Billie-Jo Heir, 12, said on Sorry Day it’s important that we think about “closing the gap”. 

“Wiradjuri people and white people aren’t that different,” she said. 

Her friend and classmate Harlem Kennedy, also 12, said that since the apology in 2008, he’s been able to learn more about his culture. 

“It has been going for many years which makes me feel proud and strong,” he said. 

Harlem thinks more help is still needed in the community, especially for those struggling with alcohol problems.

School principal, Jodi Jones, said having the kids actively engage with Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week is vital.

“It’s incredibly important for the kids to understand their culture as it is, events that have happened in the past and opportunities that could be presented in the future,” Ms Jones said.