National Sorry Day is a significant day for all Australians, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities across the nation. National Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the tabling in Federal Parliament of the Bringing Them Home Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from [...]
On Friday 27th June 2022, Vasse PS students are invited along with West Busselton students and their AIEO to attend the First Reconciliation Walk held in Busselton. Aunty Gloria Hill and Busselton’s Mayor Grant Henley will join them on a walk from Merenj Boodja Native Gardens, past Signal Park, along the beachfront to finish at [...]
Mabo Day commemorates Torres Strait Islander Eddie Koiki Mabo and his role in overturning the “terra nullius” declaration - which claimed that Australia was once land belonging to no-one. To read more about this significant event in Australia's recent history see... https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/today-marks-the-30th-anniversary-of-mabo-day-heres-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/85uwh8x1e Credit: NITV / SBS News
A week of events lined up by our Koolbardi Team for the whole school community. 8:50 - 9:30am - Whole School Assembly Online with Special Guests - Cape Naturaliste College Students & Michella Hutchins (nee Webb) https://www.vasseps.wa.edu.au/calendar/naidoc-assembly-t2-wk10-whole-school-online/ 9:45- 11am • Early Years Face painting Activities in the Hive - Recess/ Lunch Artefacts table – display [...]
This week we celebrate NAIDOC. 8:50am - The day will begin with an online Whole School Assembly to open NAIDOC Week. Hosted by the Student Councillors with Special Guests in the Hive. Parents are welcome to attend. What is NAIDOC? National NAIDOC Week is a celebration held across Australia in the first week of July [...]
Selected students from Years 5 and 6 Wardandi elders welcome you to "Truth Telling" gathering, reflecting on the day the Wonnerup massacre that began 182 years ago. Guest speakers will share stories of Wardandi's history, in a peaceful walk down Queen street, Busselton.
National Sorry Day is a significant day for all Australians, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities across the nation. National Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the [...]
On Friday 2nd June 2023 (Mabo Day), Vasse PS students are invited along with West Busselton students and their AIEO to attend the Reconciliation Walk held in Busselton. The walk [...]
Mabo Day is marked annually on 3 June. It commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging [...]
We are so lucky to have this excellent incursion coming to Vasse PS for our Kindy - Year 5 Students. 2 x 50 mins Sessions starts at 10 am Kindy - Year 2 Concert • 11:45 am Years 3 - 5 Performance Cost: $6 per student Direct Credit to Vasse PS BSB 633-000 • Acct [...]
