Year 5 - Native Planting

Heal Country – Planting Native Flora

Year 5 students have busily been involved with the Heal Country Yarning Conference. The latest event saw the students plant 150 native plants around the school. These plants are a symbol of Healing Country.

“Healing Country means embracing First Nation’s cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage. That the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders are respected equally to and the cultures and values of all Australians. The right to protect Country and culture is fundamental.” 

Celebrating NAIDOC Week 2021

The Year 5 students and teachers would like to extend a special thanks to Di Edwards (FPS parent) for sharing her time, knowledge and enthusiasm to support the project. 

• “I like how everyone got involved and that we planted native plants in our area.” ~ Cooper R, 5B
• “It was really fun learning how to plant. We loved finding the worms and seeing how cool the plants looked.” ~ William W, 5B
• “I really enjoyed looking after our country by planting plants.” ~ Astrid C, 5C
• “It was great learning about and connecting with the Indigenous Community.” ~ Zoe G, 5C
• “It was great how everyone got involved to care for our country by planting native trees.” ~ Tom K, 5A
• “It was really fun and the sort of thing I’d love to do again!” ~ Chelsea C, 5A

~ Year 5 Teachers – Aaron, Michele & Anna – & Students