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Att: Teachers (SOSE/Aboriginal Studies)

WHAT ARE YOU DOING FOR HARMONY WEEK AND NAIDOC (National Aboriginal and Islanders Day of Celebrations) WEEK?
 
Learning Experience suitable for: early to middle childhood (typically years K-7)

 
Description: Treat your students to an excursion to Herdsman Lake, where they can 'go walkabout' with their Nyungar guides and experience the life of traditional Nyungar living. Students will participate in a series of 'hands-on' indigenous learning experiences (approx 30 min each) which have been arranged in a rotational program.
 
Curriculum Frame Work Links
VALUES: Respect and Concern for others and their rights; Environmental Responsibility; Conservation of the Environment; Social and Civic Responsibility
LEARNING
AREA
LEARNING AREA OUTCOME
S&E
Investigation, Communication, Participation; Place and Space; Natural and Social Systems; Resources; Active Citizenship
Aboriginal and Intercultural Studies Learning Context: Invention and innovation - environmental issues; Cultural expression -performing arts, language and literature; Resilience - colonisation, racism; Media representation - media through time, censorship. Identity and culture; Cultural continuity and change; Investigating cultural interaction; Culture and citizenship; Social Inquiry; Aboriginal Perspectives; Sustainable Societies.
Australian Indigenous Languages Learning Context: The local environment: physical features, seasons. Past and present society: technology past and present. Language today: learning from Elders, revival and maintenance initiatives. Text Exploration: Indigenous artists.Listening and Responding, and Speaking; Viewing and Reading, and Responding; Generating Language Texts; Australian Indigenous Languages; Language Knowledge and Use; Cultural Understanding; Learning and Communication Strategies.
   
The Integrated Learning Experiences include:
 
Nyungar Tool making
Discover how the Nyungar people used natural materials to make tools such as stone axes and make your own.
 
Nyungar Dance and Story-telling
With no written language the Nyungars were expert communicators and educators : Learn to become one with nature around you. The ultimate in student motivation - learn or go hungry!
 
Nyungar Hunting - spear throwing
Learn how to hunt the Nyungar way - have a go at spearing your own kangaroo!
 
Bush-Tucker and Bush Medicine
Learn the secrets of survival in the swamp -try bush-tucker and bush medicine as you wander through the swamp on our swamp boardwalk.
 
Nyungar Graffiti
Forget spray-cans! Learn the Nyungar way of signing your 'Tag' and paint your Nih' (signature).
Schools will keep a copy of class Nih's.
 
Nyungar Know How
Examine Nyungar artefacts, discuss and explore their uses from ceremonial uses, and methods of communication to everyday hunting and gathering uses.
 
Smoking Ceremony
Encompass the culture and spirituality of the Nyungar people. Let the smells and sights foster the harmony of the Nyungar culture.
 
Nyungar camp food
Forget Big Mac's - this is Mac Skippy! Have a taste of BBQ Kangaroo and Traditional Damper. Each student will receive a small piece of Kangaroo on a piece of traditional damper. (additional $4/student for this experience).

 
Nyungar Survivor
So you are a Survivor Fan? Well now is your chance to train up! Learn the Nyungar art of building a shelter (Mia Mia) using the natural materials around you and then have a go at lighting a fire the Nyungar way.

PLAN FOR YOUR TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY
IDEAL FOR HARMONY / NAIDOC WEEK

 

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FLEXIBLE: CHOOSE YOUR OWN NYUNGAR DAY
(9.30am-2.30pm)
Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre.
Cnr Selby & Flynn St Wembley, WA 6014.
Eight (8) Integrated Learning Experiences including: 'Smoking Ceremony' & 'Nyungar Graffiti'
OR
Nine (9) Integrated Learning Experiences including Nyungar Camp Food. (individual school rotary program and teacher resources provided 1 week prior to event).
8x Learning Experiences = $15.00/ Student (Teachers/Parents free). Includes ‘Smoking Ceremony’ & ‘Nyungar Graffiti’, teacher resource pack and student paintings and artefacts
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9 x Learning Experiences = $18.00/student (Teachers/Parents free). Includes Nyungar Camp Food (taste of kangaroo and traditional damper) ‘Smoking Ceremony’ & ‘Nyungar Graffiti’ including teacher resource pack and student paintings and artefacts.
30 - 150 students (3-5 class groups of approx 30-35 students)
9387 6079 (8.30 am - 4.30 pm)
9387 3492
roger@wagouldleague.com.au

NB: Teacher In Charge: Please click here regarding our risk minimisation and excursion policy. Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre does not come under the Departments Water Based Excursion Policy. Teachers will receive a Nyungar Day Resource Kit, 1 week prior to the event, including Teacher classroom resources, their own individual school group program for the day, a map of the area and instructions for bus drivers.
All Integrated Learning Experiences will have a Nyungar Guide/Leader.
 
WA Gould League acknowledges the traditional Nyungar landowners of Herdsman Lake and the partnership of Yelakitj Moort in providing these unique Nyungar experiences.
This initiative is supported by: