Wiyabu – Hello

This Term Crystal and I have been running our Cultural Immersion groups on Wednesday, Thursday and Fridays. Our theme for Term 3 and 4 this year is ‘Country and Place’. Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have been connecting with Country and Place through stories that bring the Traditions to life e.g. Rainbow Serpent Story and the Mullet Run story. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from kindergarten have been using natural materials to make driftwood Rainbow Serpents, clay beads, clay pots and clay echidnas. The Year 1 and 2 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have been learning all about the Mullet Run story and the Rainbow Serpent and have been working hard on their own canvas artworks to tell the stories. Our girls group from Year 3, 4, 5, and 6 have been learning about traditional weaving using lomandra and have now moved on to weaving their own headpieces for dance. Our boys group from Year 3, 4, ,5, 6 have been learning about hunting and traditional tools used on Country. The boys have been working hard painting their boomerang and are moving on to making their own clapsticks and designs.

Crystal and I have also been working on getting our Yarning Circle/garden and mural completed at the back of our school. A big thank you to Mrs. McKinnon for all her hard work bringing all the sea creatures to life- they look amazing!

Marrungbu- thank you and warm wishes

Lara Went and Crystal Simon

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Workers