Students participate in indigenous sports

All students from Woy Woy Public School have had the opportunity to participate in a day of indigenous sports to celebrate Naidoc Week 2017.

Students learned about the origins and history of the games.

In class, students learned about the significance of Naidoc Week celebrations and created artworks inspired by aboriginal culture.

All aboriginal and Torres Strait islander students and their families were invited to attend a barbecue at the school.

Families enjoyed a sausage sizzle, featuring croc, possum and kangaroo sausages, activities for the children and music.

The focus of this event provided an opportunity for parents and students to have a chat with classroom teachers and develop personalised learning pathway documents for indigenous students.

Personalised learning pathway documents are a Department of Education requirement in its aboriginal education policy.

Families were able to meet and be educated and entertained by local aboriginal elders and community members.

"Many thanks to Aunty Robyn, Aunty Elaine, Aunty Anita and Aunty Lila; also to Uncle Reg and Uncle Phil for sharing their knowledge, skills and talents with us," said principal Ms Ona Buckley.

Families were also informed about local aboriginal community services and organisations such as Mingaletta Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation and the Koorana Aboriginal Education Consultative Group.

As a part of this celebration, the whole school was invited to learn about and participate in a traditional smoking ceremony.

SOURCE:

Newsletter, 27 Jul 2017

Ona Buckley, Woy Woy Public School