St John Vianney's Newsletter

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week 2021- Heal Country!

NAIDOC Week officially took place during the school holidays (July 4th-11th). NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each year to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The theme this year was 'Heal Country!'

 

At SJV, students enjoyed celebrating NAIDOC Week in their classrooms and in the library. They were invited to read and explore a number of books written and illustrated by First Nations peoples. They were also invited to participate in a number of activities which helped them learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture as well as activities aimed at unpacking the theme 'Heal Country!' 

Listening to Aunty Joy Murphy read 'Welcome to Country'
Using the AITSIS map to learn about the different Aboriginal Australian language groups
NAIDOC Week activities in the library at lunchtime
Learning about the 'Free the Flag' movement
'Free the Flag' campaign activity
Listening to Aunty Joy Murphy read 'Welcome to Country'
Using the AITSIS map to learn about the different Aboriginal Australian language groups
NAIDOC Week activities in the library at lunchtime
Learning about the 'Free the Flag' movement
'Free the Flag' campaign activity

A number of students have decided to enter Deakin University's NAIDOC Week art competition. To find out more about this exciting competition or to enter please visit the following website. Entries close this Sunday! 

 

NAIDOC Week celebrations will continue when students are back onsite. 

 

Georgina Torrisi

Library Specialist Teacher

gtorrisi@sjvmulgrave.catholic.edu.au