Welcome to Country

On Wednesday we were visited by local Boonwurrung man Steve Parker. Steve performed a Welcome To Country for the whole school and explained aspects of the Boonwurrung cultural heritage. Our Foundation and Junior classes enjoyed additional lessons with Steve where he showed the students many Indigenous artifacts including animal skins, hunting tools, and Yidaki (digeridoo). The students enjoyed dancing to the Yidaki like emus, kangaroos, and eagles. This was the culmination of our inquiry into how people share their stories. Steve invited us to participate in local NAIDOC Week activities over the holidays. 

NAIDOC Week is July 7-14th. 

https://www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/naidoc-week-2024-keep-the-fire-burning-blak-loud-proud