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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
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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
Rock Art
Tell your story ("Nih") through art using the natural material
around you. Share your story and keep memento of your experience.
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
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 $3/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.
PLAN FOR YOUR TRADITIONAL INDIGENOUS DAY
IDEAL FOR HARMONY / NAIDOC WEEK
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When, where:
Program:
Cost:
Student nos:
Telephone:
Facsimile:
E-mail:
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FLEXIBLE:
CHOOSE YOUR OWN NYUNGAR DAY
(9.45am-2.30pm)
Herdsman Lake Wildlife Centre.
Cnr Selby & Flynn St Wembley, WA 6014.
Eight (8) Integrated Learning Experiences including: 'Smoking Ceremony'
& 'Nyungar Rock Art'
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 Rock Art’,
teacher resource pack and student paintings and artefacts
OR
9 x Learning Experiences = $18.00/student (Teachers/Parents free).
Includes Nyungar Camp Food (taste of kangaroo and traditional damper)
‘Smoking Ceremony’ & ‘Nyungar Rock Art’ including
teacher resource pack and student paintings and artefacts.
90 - 200 students (3-6 class groups of approx 30-35 students)
9387 6079 (8.30 am - 4.30 pm)
9387 3492
roger@wagouldleague.com.au
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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.Teachers
are responsible for student supervision.
WA Gould League acknowledges the traditional Nyungar landowners
of Herdsman Lake and the partnership of Yelakitj
Moort in providing these unique Nyungar experiences.
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initiative is supported by: |
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NYUNGAR
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