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Kinder's Pyjama Day Adventure!

Kinder arrived at school today looking somewhat different in their pyjamas, clutching their favourite stuffed toys under their arms. 

During shared reading sessions in class, Kindergarten have read two texts called "My Two Blankets" written by Irena Kobald and "The Very Super Bear" written by Nick Bland. These texts explore the concepts of creature comforts and the things we have that make us feel safe. Some of us even have super powers that create a sense of comfort and feeling safe just like the Very Super Bear.

Inline with this concept, the children were invited to dress up in their pyjamas and bring along to school their favourite stuffed toy, who may have secret super powers! This led the children beautifully into their Big Write session where they were asked to write all about their toy and an adventure it had been on. The secret super powers of the toy could also be exposed within the children's writing samples.

NAIDOC Week 2020

National NAIDOC Week 2020 celebrations will be held from the 8-15 November.

The November dates follow the decision by the National NAIDOC Committee (NNC) to postpone NAIDOC Week from the original July dates due to the impacts and uncertainty from the escalating Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic across our communities and cities. 

The postponement was aimed at protecting our elders and those in our communities with chronic health issues from the disastrous impacts of COVID-19.

As cooler weather approaches the need to protect our most susceptible remains.

Further announcements regarding the National NAIDOC Awards and the reactivation of the 2020 NAIDOC Local Grants Round will be made within coming weeks.

The NNC understands that the July dates for NAIDOC may still be acknowledged by communities and organisations, however we are mindful that those celebrations and physical gatherings will still be impacted by the various State and Territory COVID-19 restrictions and social distancing measures.

We acknowledge the commitment and tireless work of the many State, Territory, regional and local NAIDOC Committees, organisations and individuals whose passion each year makes NAIDOC Week an outstanding success.

We thank you for your understanding and working with us during these uncertain times.

The NNC are continuing to work with our partners and key stakeholders to make NAIDOC Week 2020 a suitable and fitting celebration of #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe