National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day

Jingeri A.B Community!

What is Children’s Day?

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day is our national day dedicated to celebrating our children. Children’s Day is celebrated across the country each year on 4 August.

It is an opportunity for us to show our support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, as well as learn about the crucial impact that culture, family and community play in the life of every Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child.

Didgeridoo

The College community celebrated by changing the College bells to the digeridoo. This brought about excitement throughout the day, as the students and staff enjoyed the sounds of the digeridoo at the beginning of all lessons and breaks.

First Nations Games

The Junior School students enjoyed a range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander games at morning tea. A big thank you to the Year 6 Leaders for hosting the First Nation Games. This was a fun and engaging way to learn about culture! Some of the games included Kai, Gorri and Kangaroo. As this was so popular, the Year 6 Leaders have volunteered to run more of these games at lunch time for the remainder of the school term.

Little J and Big Cuz

Years 1-3 students had the opportunity to enjoy a screening of Little J and Big Cuz in the Lilly Pilly Learning Centre. Once again, this was very popular so the Billabong in the Winton Centre also hosted a session at the same time. This popular cartoon series celebrates Aboriginal culture and even broadcasts in various Aboriginal languages.

There have also been many amazing lessons taking place in classrooms with a focus on First Nation culture. If you’d like to understand Children’s Day further, please click on the link below for more information- What is Children’s Day? | National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day (aboriginalchildrensday.com.au)

Thank you for your ongoing support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Baugull wanyi

Samantha Middleton | Year 2 Teacher