ATSI NEWS

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Families Survey

An electronic survey was sent via email last term to follow up on some of the questions that were raised on our pizza meet and greet last term. Thank you to the families who were able to complete this online. The survey was sent out in paper form 2 weeks ago. If you are able to complete the survey and return it, we are very interested in getting the whole community’s opinions. 

Supporting First Nations Students in Maths – Friday 9th August 

Last Friday, 9th August, several First Nations Families attended the Maths session in the Penney Conference Room. Some of our learners demonstrated maths games that they use in their classrooms. Fiona Dealtry, our Maths Coordinator, spoke about the school’s Big Ideas in Number focus and the strategies used in maths. It was great to start some conversations about making our Maths program more culturally relevant. We look forward to arranging other family events.

Term 3 Events

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. More information will be sent home later this term when details have been finalised.

Regards

Sue Dunn (AET) and Jharni Perry (ACEO)