Aboriginal Education
As we continue our shared journey of reconciliation, we reflect on significant dates for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We aim to keep the conversation going to acknowledge and accept our shared histories.
May 26th information relating to the Stolen Generation was shared with a flag raising and creating the SORRY day flower – Native hibiscus.
May 27th – June 3rd National Reconciliation Week. Conversations have been shared in learning areas relating to the 1967 Referendum, Eddie Mabo, the Stolen Generation, Language/Terminology and Racism.
We collaborated with Zephie Neil, one of our past Aboriginal learners, to support and raise awareness in literacy for Aboriginal learners, an aim for closing the gap in education.
WEAR IT YELLOW was a successful event with a bake sale and casual dress day. Work created by Antwan O’Brien as part of his assignment task for SAASTA was also showcased.
Our Aboriginal learners participated in community events in Port Pirie. The NUNGA screening at the Northern Festival showcased short films created by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
TAFE Port Pirie held a Reconciliation morning, where service providers and local Aboriginal people performed and shared stories.
Nunga Screen Excursion
We really enjoyed attending the Nunga Screen. The most interesting film was when the Aboriginal Elder was teaching the young ones how to make the axe out of a rock, a stick and a glue made of kangaroo poo, charcoal. They heated it up in a fire to make it strong.
There were several animations that we could really relate to.
A highlight of the day was attending the TAFE Reconciliation Celebration. We enjoyed listening to Chris tell his stories and play his original songs on the guitar. We could also see some of the artwork from John Pirie Secondary School Aboriginal Students, which was really cool.
We also had an opportunity to just have fun down on the Foreshore and build our connections with each other.
We also helped contribute to the Native Hibiscus Flower display at school. Everyone had a chance to colour a flower for the display.
The flag raising at school for Sorry Day was a bit quiet due to the weather. We also had a Wear it Yellow Day, which supports Children’s Ground, which helps children get out of trouble and have some fun excursions.
Written by Farley, Jemma and Ms Travers