ATSI NEWS

NAIDOC March and Family Fun Day

On Wednesday the third of July our First Nations students attended the NAIDOC in the South event run by Neporendi. We met at the markets on Beach Road and marched down to Rotary Park on the foreshore to the family run event. There was a variety of activities and food stalls. Thank you to all the families that joined us. There was a strong feeling in pride of our cultures and community.

NAIDOC Week Vili’s Donuts– Tjindu Foundation

To celebrate NAIDOC Week in week 10, students were able to purchase an Aboriginal Flag donut or a Torres Strait Island Flag Donut.  50 Cents from the sale of each donut went to Tjindu Foundation. The Tjindu Foundation creates positive, long-term change for Aboriginal children in communities across South Australia through cultural education and success in schooling that enables them to become future leaders. 197 donuts were purchased, totalling a $98.50 donation to the Foundation.

Term 3 Events

Supporting First Nations Students in Maths – Friday 9th August 

First Nations Families are invited to come and join us on Friday 9th August (week 3) at 9:00 in the Penney Conference Room. Watch our First Nations learners demonstrate maths games that they use in their classrooms, and they will explain their learning to you. Fiona Dealtry, our Maths Coordinator, can answer questions about the school’s Big Ideas in Number focus and the strategies used in maths. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided. 

STEM Aboriginal Learners’ Congress – Thursday 29th and Friday 30th August

Three students from our school will be attending the 2024 STEM Aboriginal Learners Congress at the Adelaide Convention Centre on 29 & 30 August 2024. The Congress celebrates the past and current achievements of Aboriginal people through their work and passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) and will inspire young Aboriginal learners to pursue challenging subjects in school and to explore the skills required to pursue a career in STEM.

Nunga Tag – Tuesday 24th September 

Nunga Tag will be held on Tuesday 24th September 2024 at the Hackham Football Club. Eight students in years 4-6 will be representing the school in the competition. 

Jharni and I wish you all a safe and enjoyable holidays.

Regards Sue Dunn (AET) and Jharni Perry (ACEO)