ATSI News

KIDS ON COUNTRY 

WEDNESDAY 26 October 2022

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students were invited to attend Kids on Country in the Adelaide Parklands on Wednesday 26 October 2022. Kids on Country is an interactive educational event for students to learn about Kaurna Culture and caring for Country. It is an opportunity for students to walk on Country and participate in cultural activities. Fourteen Year 3-6 students attended with Sue Dunn and Nick Allen. Students participated in Ochre Play, Weaving, Animals Anonymous display, Boomerang throwing and learning a Welcome to Country Dance. Some comments from the students:

Ochre Play: 

I liked making paint from the ochre and painted a picture.

Estelle

Weaving:

I liked doing the weaving; it was the first time I have done it.

Ayva

It was fun to do the weaving and I learned how to make little baskets.

Lilly

Animals Anonymous:

I love animals and I was able to pat a goanna and a snake.

Xavier

Boomerang Throwing:

I liked learning how to throw a boomerang.

Kaelee

I enjoyed learning to throw the boomerang and tried to hit the target.

Seth

Welcome to Country Dance:

All the students learned about the importance of the Welcome to Country Dance and participated in the dance. The group was congratulated by the dancers for their behaviour, listening and participation.

Sue Dunn (AET)