Student Reflections

Induction 49 started on February 14 with six students from different communities including Derby, Fitzroy Crossing, One Arm Point and Roebourne. We went to KALACC and met Scott, who told us some interesting stuff, we also met two Elders. We went to an expo in Fitzroy Crossing where we talked to people about the school and fundraised for the Gibb Challenge with cupcakes and muffins.

My favourite part was going to the river where Ralphie and Sandra told us stories about the past and skin groups from around Fitzroy. The hardest part of the Induction was getting used to everyone and working with my classmates. I’ve joined the SYPP class but there haven’t been as many students due to COVID, and it’s also been a bit tough for me being away from home.

I will get through it. I’m happy with myself and how much stuff I’ve done since I’ve been here. I’m loving it here in Yiramalay so far.

Arianne Dolby, Year 10

This term at Yiramalay has been happening. At the start of the term we went swimming at Brooking Springs, and we went to the gallery at the Mankaja Art Centre in Fitzroy Crossing where we each did a painting. I painted my totem the Wandjina and a snake, everyone loved it when they saw my paintings.

In class we learnt how to be the best we can be. I made a poster that says, ‘All the days that you wake up you have got one job and that’s to get better every single day’, I put a photo of a past NBA player on it, his name is Derek Rose.

Sometimes I get tired at school, but I still work right through the term and I fight my tiredness. I come to school to learn and get an education and one day get a job. I want to work in the bush on the Gibb River Road on my grandfather’s country.

Hughie Burgu, Year 12