Anson in Review
ASSETS Pie Drive Fundraiser
Thank you to all families who made our pie drive such a success! With over 700 pies ordered and safely distributed, the ASSETS Committee have been able to donate $2000 to the school to assist with excursion costs. This year the Schools Spectacular team will benefit with the money helping them to pay for their accommodation during show week.
Julie Hudson
ASSETS Committee
Secretary
Sistaspeak
As part of our Sistaspeak program we were fortunate to have Kellie Lalor and her daughter Kirby teach the students how to create earrings and headbands using emu feathers. The students were engaged and enjoyed the experience.
Julianne Hargraves
Class 19 Teacher
NAIDOC WEEK
Opening ceremony of Orange NAIDOC week
On Monday 23 October, 25 students and 12 staff marched with pride at the NAIDOC community march. The Anson Street banner was held proudly by Toby and Evelyn as they were accompanied by fellow students and staff. The march culminated in Robertson Park, in which Indigenous culture was being celebrated through dance, music and storytelling.
Students rested their legs and enjoyed a sausage sizzle whilst browsing the community stalls after the march.
~ For Our Elders ~
NAIROC
On Wednesday 25 October, 13 students performed a dance called “Jellyfish” to the song “Under the sea” at NAIROC. We had a few hiccups with transport and music, but some quick problem solving and determined staff got us there and on stage in time. Our kids were amazing and received a huge applause!
The judges loved the big smiles and the theme. One of the judges requested a jellyfish umbrella for themselves. It was a popular performance all round!
Thank you to Mrs Hodges, Miss Donna M and Miss Mia who supported the students on stage and to Mrs Cunial and Miss Suzie who helped at short notice.
A Day On The Oval
Last Friday afternoon we had fun on the oval to celebrate NAIDOC Week ~ For Our Elders.
We are thankful for members of the community who support our school, in particular Rex Cochrane who presented our students with NAIDOC Achievement awards.
Also, Jordon Moore and Elijah Smyth who contributed to our BroSpeak program. BroSpeak students, Mr T and Mr Wilson officially presented their story poles which will be a part of our yarning circle - amazing work guys!
Riley and Ah-See entertained us in style and we had a sausage sizzle, “frogs in the pond” and Spilt Milk to fill our bellies. Students also enjoyed the bouncy castles, face painting and chalk drawing.
Thank you to all staff who contributed to making the day a success!
Junior AECG Ball
Last Friday night, 9 students attended the Junior AECG Ball at the Ex-Services club. The following students received the Sport or Achiever award for their year group; Erica, Marshall, Libby, Tom A, Tully, Gypsy, Evelyn, Toby, Alex P, Erjan.
We are extremely proud of Toby Jones who received the Gibbs-Wardrop Quiet Achiever award, which is in memory of Toni Gibbs and Ron Wardrop. Sandon and Hayden Gibbs-O’Neill selected and presented the award. Toby received a certificate, and his name will be on a perpetual shield. This is a huge honour - well done Toby!
It was great to see our students mixing with students from other schools, especially on the dance floor where their moves were a highlight in the dance circle!
Thank you to Miss EJ, Miss Bree, Miss Krissie and Mr Wilson for helping me supervise - appreciate you taking time out of your weekend.
Jodie Pritchard
Aboriginal Education Coordinator
Dinawan's Connection
Yesterday we were grateful to have Chris Jones from Dinawan's Connection teach our students the significance of dance and the stories it tells. Chris brought us together inside a circle of gum leaves to talk about the importance of respecting each other, the land, and ourselves. Students then participated in a workshop where they learned the Wiradjuri names of animals and how to move like a kangaroo (wumbuwuny), emu (dhinawan), goanna (gugaa), and echidna (bigibila). Chris painted students up with ochre before they showcased their newly acquired dance skills in small groups. Just before lunch we came together as a whole school to perform. Students and staff had lots of fun learning about local Aboriginal culture.
Lachlan Wilson
Class 4 Teacher