Always was, Always will be

Acknowledgement of Country

Stay tuned - The Always was, Always will be team of 2025 will be sharing a new video soon! For now, here is the beautiful one featured on our school's website:

Revitalising ASPS Indigenous SAKG Project 

Amari, a graduate of ASPS (2020), was inspired by her time at the School for Student Leadership to deliver a project that would enhance community spirit and honour our Indigenous heritage. In partnership with Larrakia Consulting Group (led by Tim Werner, of Larrakia heritage), Amari and Tim approached ASPS regarding opportunities to deliver a project at ASPS. With Emily's help, the opportunity to rejuvenate the 20 SAKG boxes was identified, and following was proposed:

1.    March: Working Bee to de-weed and replace the soil from the current boxes

2.    May: Facilitate an Indigenous Culture session with a nominated grade which includes planting of edible, medicinal and herbal Indigenous plants

3.    July: Formal launch of the Indigenous garden for NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) celebrations in Term 3

Thanks to Lisa and Emily for coordinating the Working Bee on Saturday 29 March. We had a terrific team of ASPS students, parents and staff join us!

Exceptional work weeding and mixing up the soil. Planter box #20 was moved, boxes were levelled and ready for Term 2 planting. Check out the incredible work:

Thank you to the fantastic ASPS team - Lisa,  Jem, Donny, ⁠⁠Amanda, ⁠Kyi May, ⁠Carol, Sophie, ⁠Georgina, ⁠Brett, ⁠Brett, Amari, Janet, Roy, Arya and Emily. Thank you to also to Murnong FPGP's Director, Mark Lumley for his help as well.

First Nations Events + Resources

(Our school is not affiliated with any of these)

Koorie Heritage Trust's Kids Holiday Workshops

• Make a String Necklace with Emma Salmon and Corina Muir Monday 14 April 11am-2:30pm
• Kids’ Natural Jewellery Making Workshop with Ange Jeffery, Wednesday 16 April, 10am - 1pm
• April Weaving Workshop Family Session with Ange Jeffery, Wednesday 16 April,  2pm - 5pm
• School Holidays Botanical Printing with Emma Stenhouse, Thursday 17 April, 11am - 3pm 

Deanne Artist Talk

Sat 14 Jun, 2pm - 3pm, Bunjil Place Gallery

Dr Deanne Gilson is a Proud Wadawurrung woman living on her ancestral Country of Ballarat, Victoria. Having dedicated an entire lifetime to art, her forty-year practice has seen Gilson working in many mediums including painting, clay (sculptural installation), fashion, textile & jewellery design, photography and drawing. More info

Treaty for Victoria's Walk for Truth

From Portalnd to Parliament, 25th May to 18th June. 

https://www.firstpeoplesvic.org/walk-with-us/