Always was, always will be
Wominjeka! (Woiwurrung word meaning 'to come with purpose' and is used as 'welcome'.)
Woiwurrung Word for the Week
These have been the words shared at assembly the past week:
Thank you Arbup Ash Peters and Kira Peters (Wurundjeri/Taungurong) for gifting our school with these resources.
Reconciliation Day Event - 16th September
Mark your calendars for Friday 16th September! Continuing the theme ‘Be Brave, Make Change’, we will have a day empowering and connecting our community through engaging with, learning from and listening to First Nations’ people. More information to follow.
Year 6 Exhibition - Stop Racism
Our names are Max, Ari, Fraser, and Marcus. For our year 6 exhibition, we are doing the topic of racism in sport. We noticed that there isn't enough recognition for indigenous peoplein local sporting communities. So, as our first form of action, we decided to paint the centrecircle of our local footy team's ground as the indigenous flag for a special match against a Western Australian team and upcoming local finals. We started by emailing the ground manager to get his approval. We explained to him whatwe are doing and that we would use grass safe paint. Then, on that Friday after school, we went down to Righetti Oval with 5 cans of paint, cardboard templates and masking tape. We then did the painting on the centre circle…. And it turned out to be spectacular. Many players and people acknowledged our work and thought it was a really cool thing to do. Below are some photos.
'Always was, Always will be' Student Action Team
Got an idea? Come and join our team! See any of the team members or Miss Hui if you're interested.
First Nation Events + Resources
(Our school is not affiliated with any of these)
The following are excerpts from K-I-N-D-R-E-D S-P-I-R-I-T's Winter Community Newsletter
CONNECT TO COUNTRY ... take the kids on the weekend
Worn Gundidji at Tower Hill - Australia's first National Park in WarrnamboolOn your tour, conducted by Worn Gundidji guides, you can expect to explore traditional Aboriginal lifestyles, the natural habitat of some of Australia’s iconic animals, identify plants for food and medicinal purposes, learn how to throw a boomerang and view Victoria's largest dormant volcano.
Mt Leura & Mt Sugarloaf Reserves - Camperdown
On your way to Warrnambool, stop for lunch at historically significant Camperdown. Learn about the volcanic history and choose from the many walking trails.
The Grampians at Brambuk The National Park and Cultural Centre - Halls Gap
The terrain is breath-taking and worth the drive. The National Park and Cultural Centre began in 1989 to acknowledge, protect and share the cultures of the Jadawadjali and Djab Wurrung Peoples.
Picnic at Pound Bend in Warrandyte
If you haven't already been, make it a destination soon! Pound Bend is a significant meeting place of the Wurundjeri people. Take the walking track, sit on the rocks and watch the water surge from the Evelyn Tunnel into the Yarra Yarra. Don't miss out on lunch or just a coffee - 5 minutes drive into Yarra Street Warrandyte. There are plenty of cafes to choose from as well as museums and shops.
Vale Uncle Archie Roach
Archie's name and music are a legacy that has moved and healed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in truth-telling for change and for culture. Listen to some of his songs: Took the Children Away, We Won't Cry (with Paul Kelly), Heal the People, Heal the Land. Give us Back Our Dancing. Archie's sons Amos and Eban Roach have given permission for Archie's name, image and music to be used so that his work will continue to educate and empower.