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Sorry Day Banner

Commemorate National Sorry Day on the 26th of May with our Sorry Day Banner beautifully designed by Kerri-Ann Taggart (also known as KEZ), an Indigenous digital artist from the Wonnarua area (in the Hunter Valley, NSW).

National Sorry Day (May 26) is about remembering and commemorating the Stolen Generations, and recognising how this history continues to affect so many Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander families. (National Sorry Day Committee, 2013)

Kerri-Ann explains the inspiration for her artwork: “The hand cradling the native hibiscus, encapsulated in the Aboriginal circle. The pathways branching out sharing the story of the Stolen Generation Flower. Never forgetting the past but moving to a better future.”

  • Step 1Download and print the template onto cover paper. This provides a great surface for decorating and creating your banner!
  • Step 2Colour and decorate the banner with your favourite craft materials. You could use markers, pencils or even paint. Allow to dry if needed.
  • Step 3Cut out the banner along the bold, black outline. Adult supervision is recommended when using scissors.
  • Step 4Mountain fold along the dotted line. Place a length of twine underneath the top of the folded paper and glue the tab over the top of the twine. Tie the ends of the twine together to create a hanger. Alternatively, you could string multiple banners together on a longer length of twine to create bunting.
  • CleverTip: Not sure how to mountain fold? Take a peek at our Basic Origami Folds video!
  • Step 5Your Sorry Day Banner is now ready to hang for the National Day of Healing!

Get ready to craft! This Idea uses:

CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
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Product Code: 16142
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
4 or more $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)          
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Jute Twine - Thin - 70 Metres
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Product Code: 14037
EACH $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $6.15 (inc GST) $5.59 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Triangular Maxi Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
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Product Code: 16523
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
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Materials used in this activity

Student Scissors - Pack of 20
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Product Code: 10897
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CleverPatch Glue Stick - 40g
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Product Code: 13974
EACH $2.75 (inc GST) $2.50 (ex GST)
20 to 49 $2.20 (inc GST) $2.00 (ex GST) 50 or more $1.93 (inc GST) $1.75 (ex GST)
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Jute Twine - Thin - 70 Metres
Optional
Product Code: 14037
EACH $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)
6 or more $6.15 (inc GST) $5.59 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
Optional
Product Code: 16142
EACH $21.99 (inc GST) $19.99 (ex GST)
4 or more $16.49 (inc GST) $14.99 (ex GST)          
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CleverPatch Triangular Maxi Coloured Markers - Pack of 10
Optional
Product Code: 16523
EACH $10.99 (inc GST) $9.99 (ex GST)
10 or more $8.79 (inc GST) $7.99 (ex GST)          
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Paint Brushes - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 18227
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5 to 9 $9.34 (inc GST) $8.49 (ex GST) 10 or more $7.69 (inc GST) $6.99 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12
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Product Code: 20770
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30 to 59 $3.58 (inc GST) $3.25 (ex GST) 60 or more $2.48 (inc GST) $2.25 (ex GST)
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CleverPatch Acrylic Paint Tubes - 100ml - Set of 12 Colours
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Product Code: 20811
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