Always was, always will be
Acknowledgement of Country
Thank you 1D and Ms Ashton for sharing this at our staff meeting.
Reconciliation Assembly
A special assembly on Grandparents and Special Friends day Monday 29th May from 9:15am - 9:30am. We will be joined by Koorie Engagement Support Officers, Dr Monique Ryan, Boroondara Council representatives and Auburn High Marrung and Assistant Principal.
Join us as we sing Paul Kelly's song 'From Little Things Big Things Grow'. This Assembly will be run by the 'Always was, Always will be Student Action Team.
Teachers working on RAP
Yo yo yo...not, not that kind of RAP. It actually stands for Reconciliation Action Plan.
Near the end of Term One, ASPS staff had the opportunity to attend two valuable professional learning sessions to build their understanding of perspectives around the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
The first session was at the Murnong Art Gallery in Glen Iris, led by Reverend Glenn Loughrey, a Wiradjuri elder, artist and author. During this session, we learned of the history and significance of the beautiful native Wominjeka garden, before taking place in a yarning circle where we came to understand indigenous perspectives on the Voice, treaty, justice
The following afternoon, supported by Glenn as well as two Koorie Education Support Officers, Sean and Mark, staff worked in groups to further develop our schools acknowledgement of country, and the school’s Reconciliation Action Policy (RAP). All those attending were highly engaged with the content and substantial progress was made towards the RAP and agreement on appropriate language to use and how to write acknowledgement to country with our students.
The direct outcomes of the sessions were palpable with immediate action visible by several staff members. Next term, we will be continuing this valuable work.
Dr Kathy Arnold
Reconciliation Week Workshops
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
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)
YIRRAMBOI, meaning TOMORROW, celebrates a dedicated day to our future leaders.
With a program created to entertain not only the little bubups but the big bubups too, our relaxed and safe atmosphere is perfect for families to get involved and try something new!
The Children’s Program turns our Festival Hub into a First Nations-led playground with activities including, workshops, Dj’ing masterclass with Kidd Benny, story time, dance classes, crafts and a deadly performance from one of the most incredible Aboriginal youth bands MULGA BORE HARD ROCK! There really is something for everyone!
Parents… did we mention there will be coffee and a free sausage sizzle too?
Sat 6 May 10am - 2pm
The Uncle Jack Charles (Festival Hub) Meat Market 3 Blackwood St North Melbourne 3051