Marrung

Marrung (pronounced: MA-roong)  is the Wemba Wemba word for the Murray Cypress pine tree, representing branches of education and knowledge.

RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN

We are in the process of finalising our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). Working Group. Thank you to those in our community who have been in contact with us about the development of our RAP. We will be in touch shortly with more details. There will be more opportunities for members of our community to be involved in creating and delivering on our RAP.  

The next step in creating our RAP will be undertaking a survey to reflect on reconciliation initiatives currently taking place in Wonga Park Primary School to then identify what our future initiatives could be. Following this survey we will start to develop a statement expressing what reconciliation means to Wonga Park Primary School.

FIRST NATIONS RESOURCES

Language:

Woiwurrung is a language spoken by members of four Koorie clans that lived in adjoining areas in the Port Phillip region.

Source: https://www.vacl.org.au/languages/

Learn a Woiwurrung Word:

Many of our students from Prep to Grade 2 are learning about animals as part of CBL this term. Below is the Woiwurrung word for kookaburra:

To Read:

Our Dreaming

CBCA Picture Book of the Year Nominee

Goodjagah, little one, walk with me ... I want to tell you our Dreaming as the Elders told it to me. Award-winning storytellers, Gunai woman Kirli Saunders and Bigambul man Dub Leffler, explore a deep love and respect for Country and all her spirits ... past, present and beyond.

CBCA Book Review:

Indigenous words are integrated seamlessly into the English text to create this bilingual cultural celebration. The glossary and pronunciation guide provide non-Indigenous readers the opportunity to learn some Gundungurra. Echidnas are a perfect choice for this slow and contemplative journey of discovery. The Australian life depicted visually is wonderfully realistic, and images provide a range of views to create a strong sense of place. The muted earthy tones of the delicate illustrations reflect the colours of the land and create a gentle mood of wisdom. This book will enrich readers’ understanding and respect of Indigenous culture, history, language and Dreaming.

Source: https://www.cbca.org.au/book/our-dreaming

To Watch:

First Nations Bedtime Stories

11 - 15 September 2023 ~ 5 Dreaming Stories, 5 Days

First Nations Bedtime Stories is an annual week of storytelling. It brings Dreaming stories as old as time into homes and classrooms around Australia. This year the stories are held and told by Noongar community. To receive these video stories each day to your email, sign up at https://firstnationsbedtimestories.com/

Here is the trailer for last year's stories, featuring the dreaming, knowledge and language of the Wiradjuri Nation:

Tim Phillips

Marrung Leader