Culture

Dance and Didgeridoo Workshops

Aboriginal students from Year 3 - 6 recently participated in a traditional dance and didgeridoo workshop, led by Gunnedah High School staff and students who generously shared their cultural knowledge and skills. The session provided an engaging and hands-on opportunity for both students and staff to learn traditional dance movements and explore the sounds and techniques of playing the didgeridoo. The workshop highlighted the importance of passing cultural knowledge between generations and strengthened connections within the community. Students showed enthusiasm, respect and pride as they learned, while staff also valued the experience as a meaningful opportunity to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal culture in a supportive and inclusive environment. Huge thanks to Keedon Peachey, Braithen Winsor, Keeton, Riley and Yarraki for teaching our students about their First Nations culture. We look forward to our next workshops.

Year 4 Presentation

Miss Daisy Jaeger worked with our Year 6 Aboriginal students, Mason Insch, Lewy Seach, Wyatt Shorter, Loki Jolliffe and Tyrone Syphers to present to a Year 4 class, sharing their knowledge about how Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples lived before colonisation. The students confidently displayed a range of artefacts, explaining their names, cultural significance, and how they were used for survival, such as for hunting, gathering, and daily life. Their presentation highlighted the resourcefulness and deep connection to Country held by First Nations peoples. The Year 6 students demonstrated pride in their culture while developing leadership and communication skills. The Year 4 class was highly engaged, asking thoughtful questions and gaining a deeper understanding and respect for Aboriginal history and culture.