News Primary
4 June 2026
Our Foundation students enjoyed an exciting and educational Aboriginal Culture Incursion during NAIDOC week. The session provided students with a wonderful opportunity to learn about AustraliaÈËÑýÌìÌÃapp First Nations peoples and explore aspects of traditional Aboriginal culture.
Our youngest students were introduced to an Aboriginal greeting and learned about the significance of storytelling, symbols, and art within Aboriginal communities. They discovered how Aboriginal people traditionally made paint using natural materials such as stones, rocks, and charcoal. The students were fascinated to learn how colours could be created from resources found in nature.
During the hands-on workshop, students explored different tools and implements used for painting and were taught the meanings behind several traditional Aboriginal symbols. They then had the opportunity to create their own paint and use it to decorate a wooden boomerang, which they proudly took home.
The incursion was an engaging and memorable experience that allowed students to deepen their understanding of Aboriginal culture through observation, discussion, and creative expression. We were delighted to see the enthusiasm and curiosity shown by all students throughout the day.
A big thank you to our presenters for providing such an enriching learning experience for our Foundation students.