Truth Telling Walk excursion
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 [...]
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National Sorry Day
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 [...]
Reconciliation Walk – City of Busselton
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 will take them from Merenj Boodja Native Gardens, past Signal Park, along the beachfront to finish at the Youth Centre for morning tea. Students will [...]
Mabo Day
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 to no-one’. To read more about this significant event in Australia's recent history see... https://www.reconciliation.org.au/commemorating-mabo-day/
Incursion: Majeda Beatty – Murri Island Girl
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 [...]
Truth Telling Walk and Gathering
Selected Years 5 and 6 students from West Busselton and Vasse will walk along Queen Street to Mitchell Park where they will listen to historical recounts from local Aboriginal Elders. They will then have recess before returning to school. Please note that the historical content can sometimes be confronting so please check in with your [...]
National Sorry Day
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 [...]
NAIDOC at Vasse PS
We will be participating in NAIDOC Activities this week.
Incursion: WAnjoo with Gina & Guy
Dear Parents, This incursion was originally scheduled on the 27 May but due to unforeseen circumstances postponed to Monday 22 July 2024 - thank you to the parents who have already paid - for the whole school to commemorate Reconciliation Week. Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse will perform their popular WAnjoo workshop. The students will [...]