COLOURS OF COUNTRY 2026 - FIRST NATIONS STUDENT ART EXPEDITION

Colours of Country 2026 – First Nations Student Art Expedition

We were incredibly proud to have all 37 of our First Nations students, Reception to Year 6 who participated in the Colours of Country Art Expedition at the Port Noarlunga Arts Centre.

In the lead-up to the exhibition, throughout Term 3, students worked alongside Felicity as well as Ryker’s mum Miranda and Grandmother Karen to explore the theme of Land, Sky and Water, creating artworks that celebrate Culture and Connection to Country through a combination of traditional and contemporary art techniques.

As part of the experience, students listened to and read stories exploring connections to Country and the significance of place. They also ventured out onto the school oval to observe their surroundings, take notice of the natural environment and reflect on the features of the landscape.

Through conversations and shared experiences, students were encouraged to think about places that hold special meaning to them – perhaps somewhere they visit with family, a favourite place to play or somewhere they feel a strong sense of belonging. These personal connections provided inspiration for their artwork and allowed students to represent their own stories and experiences.

Students also spent time learning about and practising Aboriginal symbols, exploring how symbols can be used to communicate stories, people, places and connections to Country.

It was fantastic to see our students embrace this opportunity to celebrate their culture, share their stories and express their identities through art. We are incredibly proud of their creativity, engagement and the meaningful connections they have made through this experience.