Nunga News

Ninna marni (Hi, How are you?),

You may have noticed a new addition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags, and the Acknowledgement of Country to your classroom, the school noticeboard, the hall, OSHC and around the school. Our school flies, and displays, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags as a demonstration of our pride and respect for the histories, cultures and contributions of Australia’s First Peoples. Flying and displaying the flags promotes a sense of community partnership and a commitment toward reconciliation. This action has been implemented as part of our schools Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).

The Aboriginal flag

The Aboriginal flag was designed by Harold Thomas, a Luritja man from Central Australia. The meaning of the flag is represented through:

Black - the Aboriginal peoples of Australia
Yellow - the Sun, the giver of life and protector
Red - the red earth, red ochre and a spiritual relationship to the land

The Torres Strait Islander flag

The Torres Strait Islander flag was designed by the late Bernard Namok from Thursday Island. The meaning of the Torres Strait Islander flag is represented through:

A white Dhari (traditional headdress), with a five-pointed white star beneath it. The Dhari is a symbol of Torres Strait Islander people and is used in cultural ceremony and dance.
White five-pointed star - peace, and the navigational importance of stars to the seafaring people of the Torres Strait. It also represents the five distinct language and cultural groups of the region.
Deep green stripe - the land
Black stripe - the Torres Strait Islander people
Blue - the ocean.

Nukkun (see ya)!

Kath