First Nations

Segment from Outer East KESO Team 

On Thursday 30th March, several students had the deadly opportunity to participate in an exciting extra-curricular experience attending Formula 1 at Albert Park. 

In collaboration with Deadly Science, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation crafted a unique experience that highlighted the innovation in Formula 1 whilst simultaneously enriching students’ understanding of what goes on behind the scenes at one of the world’s major sporting events. 

The day opened with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony provided by Bunurong Land Council. The students actively participated in the Long Walk lead by AFL legend and Indigenous leader, Michael Long. 

Across the day students were able to participate in a full day of interactive workshops and joined in a sit-down interview with both AlphaTauri-Honda RBPT drivers, Nyck de Vries and Yuki Tsunoda and McLaren-Mercedes drivers, Lando Norris and Australia’s own Oscar Piastri. 

Deadly Science wants to ensure all schools have access to our history of science by providing resources that connect schools to the First Scientists of Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

Their aim is to provide science books and early reading material to remote schools in Australia. They have shipped over 25,000 books, 700 telescopes, 10,000 Lego kits and other STEM resources over 180 communities, with more to come.

A big shout out and thanks goes to Corey Tutt, the team at DeadlyScience, Zac, Tom & Scott for providing this fantastic opportunity for our Koorie students.

What’s ahead?

Next month is National Reconciliation Week! National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. The theme for National Reconciliation Week 2023, Be a Voice for Generations, encourages all Australians to be a voice for reconciliation in tangible ways in our everyday lives – where we live, work and socialise.

For the work of generations past, and the benefit of generations future, let’s choose to create a more just, equitable and reconciled country for all. Reconciliation Australia’s research shows large community support for the next steps in Australia’s reconciliation journey, including the Voice to Parliament, treaty making and truth-telling.  The theme, Be a Voice for Generations, urges all Australians to use their power, their words and their vote to create a better, more just Australia for all of us.  

Key significant dates on the calendar:

May 26 – National Sorry Day

May 27- June 3 – National Reconciliation Week

July 2 – July 9 – NAIDOC Week

August 4 – National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day