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Walk On
A Great Resource for Schools for Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week
The vibrant music of the Dogmatics has been used by schools around Australia in religious education classes, liturgies and masses. To acknowledge the traditional people of this land and in recognition of Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week, the Dogmatics have written and recorded the song on "Walk On", and have written a unit of work for primary school children based around the song. The work unit is aimed at promoting reconciliation and a greater understanding of what Sorry Day (26 May) and Reconciliation Week (27 May - 3 June) are all about.
Walk On Unit & Ceremony (Reconciliation Song)
The song "Walk On" has been used by Catholic and State schools in the Kiama area for a number of years now to commemorate these events. It has more recently been adopted by schools in other areas. The lyrics are easy for students to understand but contain a powerful message. The music is lively and easy to play and sing along with. It is suitable for Sorry Week and NAIDOC week celebrations.
The “Walk On” Unit contains:
- The song “Walk On” (a reconciliation song).
- 3 lesson plans based around the verses of the song
- Reconciliation Ceremony (State Schools)
- “Walk On” score, lyrics and a quality karaoke backing track.
- Reconciliation Liturgy (Adjusted Ceremony for Religious Schools)
- Additional Teaching suggestions
- Copyright permission included
- (Postage only $3.00!)
- Cost: $29.95 + postage
Sample from Walk On work unit:
Lesson 3:
During Verse Three we recall all the injustices which have been inflicted upon Aboriginal people since European settlement. Many Indigenous people died as a result of disease, poverty, dispossession and brutality. The traumatic removal of Aboriginal children from their parents has been well documented. We recall the suffering and pain experienced by our original inhabitants, in the hope that recognition of this suffering will make all people more committed to ensuring that such injustices do not happen again.
Verse 3:
We can't forget the past with all the suffering and pain If we walk together, it won't happen again. We're children of Australia, the Great Southern Land We will walk together to hear and understand.
Music
Aboriginal music has a strong rhythmic basis. Students should be introduced to clapping sticks, bull-roarers and the didgeridoo. Part of verse 2 is intended to add an Aboriginal feel and the didgeridoo finishes the song.
Dance
Many Aboriginal dances mimicked the movements of animals and told stories of everyday events. Students could be encouraged to create their own movements to reflect important things in their lives.
