Apology to the Aboriginals

Concerning the past ill treatment and horrors inflicted upon Aboriginal Australia and its people by the white people during the colonization period, I think that a formal apology would be appropriate. Firstly, upon the arrival of the First Fleet, Aboriginals were shot cruelly just for fun, with no regards to the fact that they are also human. Then later on, their lands were taken away from them by the settlers, and many were left homeless. Furthermore, efforts to "breed out" the Aboriginals was and perhaps is still the hardest blow upon the indigenous people; children were forcefully separated from their parents, the race was dying out along with its ancient culture and heritage because the population was declining rapidly. After all these years of relentless abuse and violence, the Aboriginals of Australia deserve a heartfelt apology and a better life.

Was Molly a hero?

I think Molly was a hero because she did not give in to hardships or the luxury at the camps, but instead she chose the hard path back home to her mom with her siblings. She took risks and made a daring escape alone with no guidance, so I think she is a hero for her bravery and her survival skills. She is also a hero for not leaving her siblings and taking them along with her.

My Learning Profile

I learn best when I am in a quiet, peaceful environment, especially with very few people in the room. It helps me focus on my task and nothing else. I also learn best when I am from seeing examples of the task and having step-by-step instructions by my desk.

I need to have some time with my friends to talk over ideas and strategies on an assignment. Sometimes I would also like time to talk with the teacher on assignments. It helps me understand what I have to do better, so I can do a better job on the task.

Some strategies that would help me in my learning is to give a brief overview about the tasks I have to do, with a few examples that I can study from. It would also help if I am put in a small group set apart from the rest of the class where I can discuss my ideas.

I would like to let my teachers know that I enjoy working in small groups and will be able work more effectively. I also like to do things step-by-step, because it helps me get the big picture of what I need to do.