Nunga News

Niina Marni,

Two years ago, we re-named our sports day houses with Kaurna names that represent words of movement, reflecting the actions the students do on sports day. This is part of our Reconciliation Action Plan under the action: Visibly Demonstrate Respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and contributions in the school environment. We did this to introduce Australians to the Kaurna language, and to encourage everyone to learn about and celebrate this language. Through engaging with the Kaurna language, students develop a shared appreciation of, and pride in the Kaurna language.

House Names and Kaurna meaning:

Mukanthi Play

Padminthi Jump

Wirrkuta Quick

Yakanthi Run

How to pronounce the words:

Mukanthi Moo-kun-di

Padminthi Pud-min-di

Wirrkuta Where-ku-ta

Yakanthi Ya-kun-di

GO TEAMS!!!

Kath