Always was, always will be

Acknowledgement of Country 

We would like to acknowledge the upcoming Guling Orchid Season where the cold weather is coming to an end and guling (orchids) are flowering. A time where the ae-noke (caterpillars) of Common Brown butterfly feed on grasses at night, the muyan (Silver Wattles) are flowering and the bulen-bulen (Superb Lyrebird) males perform the last of their courtship displays.

A reminder to pause, observe and appreciate our beautiful environment, showing us the changing seasons, the wonders of nature and the cycles of life. 

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians, our place as the modern custodians of the place we all call home and the shared history of this place. We would like to pay respects to the Elders, knowledge holders and the educators who share sacred culture, knowledge and truth with us. Ngoon-godjin / thank you. 

NAIDOC Week: Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud

Art/Craft for Reconciliation

Congratulations to the winners of the 'Art/Craft for Reconciliation'!

The 'Always was, Always will be' team and the Art Representatives created a criteria and had a specific area to judge before tallying the overall total. 

Prep-Year 2 Category

1st Heidi, PB

2nd Annabelle, PB

3rd Thea, PB

Year 3-6 Category

1st  Summer & Bailey, 3C

2nd Electra, 3A

3rd Molly, 3C

Thank you to all the people who took the time to share their creations on reconciliation.

Morning Tea for Culture

Thank you to all the staff and special guests who attended the Morning Tea for Culture, brought a plate and/or donated to VACCA. 

Woiwurrung Words of the Week

Wawa (hello)

Ngoon-godjin (thank you)

Twagannin (Bye)

Liwurruk (sister)

Bubup (baby/child)

Can you say hello, thank you and goodbye in Woiwurrung?

Thanks to the KESO team for sharing these Woiwurrung words and slides with us.

First Nation Events + Resources

(Our school is not affiliated with any of these)

Aboriginal Cultural Awareness workshop

Tue 6 August 2024, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm, In person and online event, The Blackwood Room, 8 Inglesby Road,  Camberwell VIC 3124

Free

Join for an insightful session with Karen Milward, an Aboriginal consultant and proud Yorta Yorta woman who grew up in Glen Iris. In this workshop, Karen will:

- share personal reflections

- provide an overview of the diverse local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector and communities in the Eastern Metropolitan Region

- discuss meaningful and respectful engagementemphasise the importance of organisational cultural safety.

Karen’s powerful storytelling invites you to elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices and create and strengthen reciprocal relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations. Register for your free spot - online or in person.

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