Always was, always will be
Acknowledgement of Country Video
We are so proud of our new Acknowledgement of Country video featured on our new and updated website! We thought we'd keep it here for another week :)
Now More Than Ever
We are busy planning for Reconciliation Week education and celebrations. We will have a special Reconciliation Week assembly on Monday 20th May!
"National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The theme for 2024 is Now More Than Ever. Now more than ever, the work continues. In treaty making, in truth-telling, in understanding our history, in education, and in tackling racism. We need connection. We need respect. We need action. And we need change.
Now more than ever, we need reconciliation." (Reconciliation Australia)
Come see what we do and join us at our meeting on Thursday lunch times in the 6C classroom, above the library.
Learning on Country - Behind the Scenes
Never been seen before, behind-the-scenes of Uncle Glenn Loughrey's piece 'Learning on Country', which is proudly hanging in the front office. Can you see the skewer that Uncle Glenn is holding? That is his painting tool. As you can imagine, the piece of work took a very long time to complete!
Uncle Glenn's studio is located at Murnong Art Gallery, 100 High St, Glen Iris, and is also the home of The Murnong First Peoples Gathering Place. The Gallery is open Thursday, Friday and Saturdays.
Listen and Learn
We have recently published an article in Eingana, The Journal of Environment Education Victoria. Click on the PDF to read our article sharing some of the work we have been doing in this space and questions to help people think about their own practise. With gratitude and thanks to all the Elders and Aboriginal leaders who have helped us learn and grow.
Woiwurrung Word of the Week
Wawa (hello)! We have recently learnt the words for mother and father:
Last time we learnt: Bubup means baby or child. Wawa bubup! (Hello baby/child!)
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)
Boollam Boollam Willum - First Nations Culture & Biodiversity Festival
Saturday, 27 April, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM, Andrew Park Drive, Altona
An awesome, kid-friendly event for people to connect with Traditional Owner culture and gain insights into the natural environment of Hobsons Bay. FREE to attend and no registration required! More info.
Grounding and Connecting: Indigenous Trees and The Dreaming
ArtSpace at Realm, 179 Maroondah Highway, Ringwood, 6 April - 9 June, free
This exhibition, presented by Mullum Mullum Indigenous Gathering Place, celebrates the launch of a new project mapping First Nations art including outdoor art, galleries, interpretive walks and education experiences in Naarm / Melbourne’s Eastern regions.
The exhibition presents a newly commissioned mural, and exhibition works ranging across painting, sculpture, wood and photography by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists responding to the themes of Big Old Beautiful Indigenous Trees and The Dreaming.
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