Always was, always will be
Reconciliation Week Workshops
We are currently completing a book that we will share with the whole school. We are also working on Reconciliation week workshops and an assembly. Ideas are welcome too.
We will also be sharing the Woiwurrung Word of the week at assembly. We are meeting together in 5B on Thursday lunchtimes. Everyone is welcome to join!
Always was, Always will be Student Team
Reconciliation Theme 2023
Keep up the momentum for change: the theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023 is Be a Voice for Generations.
The theme encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.
For the work of generations past, and the benefit of generations future, act today for a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all.
National Reconciliation Week – 27 May to 3 June – is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
(Source: National Reconciliation Week)
Woiwurrung Word of the Week
Thanks to the KESO team for sharing these Woiwurrung words.
First Nation Events + Resources
(Our school is not affiliated with any of these)
First Nations Panel - The Voice to Parliament
Fri, 28 Apr 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
30 Barry Street, Tootgarook, VIC 3941
A thorough discussion about the complexities and opinions surrounding the Voice to Parliament. This will be a respectful, open conversation for individuals to ask questions, learn more and challenge their own ideas. The panel also includes Thomas Mayo (author of Finding our Heart) and is presented by Our Songlines. Register - free with option of donation
Ochre Painting on Gum Leaves with Sammy Trist
Wednesday 19 April 2023, 2 - 3pm
Koorie Heritage Trust, Fed Square, Naarm (Melbourne)
Free but bookings are essential.
Family Friendly Weaving Workshop with Emma Stenhouse
Tuesday 11 April 2023, 11am - 2pm
Koorie Heritage Trust, Fed Square, Naarm (Melbourne)
Free but bookings are essential
More KHT workshops can be found on their website,
Woiwurrung Language
Join Brooke Wandin, Wurundjeri woman, shares her language journey, which involved using archival documentation and audio recordings to reconstruct Woiwurrung. She will also discuss how Woiwurrung was documented in the past, and how she has been teaching her family and school students at Healesville Primary School.
Mon 29 May 20236:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Kew Library - Register here.
Boroondara Naming Policy
This newly revised naming policy outlines Council’s support for naming in Traditional Owner language where appropriate, and the need to consult with Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. Read more on the Naming Policy.
Source: Liz OLoughlin, Boroondara's
Social Inclusion Policy and Project Officer