CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK
During Week 2 students across all year levels came together to celebrate NAIDOC Week with a series of lunchtime activities.
The lunchtime sessions were planned by the Tirkanthi Environment Group, Brock, Maia, Charlotte, Sienna and Charlie, with guidance from Mrs Gardner (Arrernte Kuyani) and support from Mrs O’Driscoll and Mrs O’Connell. Students from across the school enjoyed activities that celebrated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through storytelling, art, language, and food.
Throughout the week, students:
- Painted rocks using symbols that represent elements of Country and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags.
- Made flag-coloured string bracelets and wrote book reviews featuring books written by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.
- Created clay echidnas after reading The Echidna and the Shade Tree
- Learned Kaurna greetings, feelings, and counting, and sang Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes in Kaurna.
- Made bush damper using saltbush and wattleseed - big thanks to Jenny Tucker for testing the damper recipe and preparing the kitchen for our damper making session and to the Healthy Living Leaders for helping lead the cooking.
These sessions sparked joy, creativity, and deep curiosity. Students learned about the richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures through hands-on experiences and meaningful conversations. One of the most impactful activities was the Kaurna language session, where students proudly practised phrases and songs together.
We thank the Tirkanthi Environment Group for their leadership, and Mrs Gardner, Mrs O’Connell and Mrs O’Driscoll for their ongoing guidance and support. It was a powerful week of connection, culture and community.
