Reconciliation Week

There has been a wonderful focus on Indigenous Perspectives this term.  Reconciliation Week was commemorated by the staff with an afternoon tea by Palawa Kipli, a feast of indigenous ingredients.  Lots of inspiration and resources were on hand to help incorporate Tasmanian Aboriginal Perspectives across the curriculum. 

Primary classes participated in workshops which involved sitting in yarning circles – the lower primary, exploring the idea of passing on culture, and the upper grades, hearing of the stories of the stolen generation. 

Secondary Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have met regularly and all ATSI students had the opportunity to share a lunch with elder, Aunty Verna Nichols.  ATSI students attended the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery to view the works of artist, Julie Gough.

Mrs Sharon Himson