Aboriginal Student Program

Orana CPS Visit

On Tuesday, 2 August the Didge and Dance boys from the Trinity College Aboriginal Program ventured out to Orana Catholic Primary School to participate in their NAIDOC Week celebrations. The assembly started with Colby Sibosado (12.1) and Tryse Rioli (12.4) explaining the theme of NAIDOC week and the dance the boys were about to perform.

 

The dance was a creation story that explains the journey that has happened over thousands of years. It begins with the spirits before transitioning into the progression of life. The trees signify the six seasons and the growth involved throughout. The movement then involves the Weitj(emu) and the Yonga (kangaroo) representing the various wildlife in Noongar country and how they are integral components of the land. The dance then finishes with the Gnumby, an expression of unique movement that represents the Aboriginal people, the coming together of all to celebrate and be one. Beau Hart thrilled the students by venturing out into the crowd during the Weitj and Yongasection of the dance. 

 

After the dance had finished Emmet Hodder-Ryan (12.2), George Warmdean (12.5), Colby  and Tryse played the didge for the Orana students. As they played Emmet explained the different animal sounds. They finished with a story about a kangaroo being hunted.