Students also helped deliver BBQ’d Goanna Gourmet’s Emu & Illawarra Plum sausages and Kangaroo & Riberry blanched sausages to classes across the school. Many students enjoyed trying the traditional foods, with kangaroo sausage proving to be a particular favourite.
Another highlight of the week was our NAIDOC door decorating competition, based on this year’s theme, “The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy”, celebrating 50 years of NAIDOC. Congratulations to Room 19 and Room 7, whose creative displays were selected as the winning entries.
To conclude the week, students and staff came together for a special NAIDOC Assembly on Friday, where we reflected on the significance of NAIDOC Week and the importance of recognising and celebrating First Nations cultures and achievements.
Special Guests Chris Narkle and Gemma Weston spoke to our students about how, for five decades, NAIDOC has celebrated the strength, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our students enjoyed a traditional performance by Chris on the didgeridoo, with his son accompanying him on the clapsticks.
’50 Years Deadly’ honours the Elders, community leaders, artists and families who have helped keep culture strong and shared important stories for generations. We also look to the future and remember that each of us can help build a future of respect, understanding and pride.
Plus, did you know “Deadly” in First Nations communities means excellent, brilliant, powerful, and a source of great pride rather than danger.
Thank you to everyone who helped make our NAIDOC Week celebrations such a memorable and meaningful experience for the VPS community.
From Jake and Savannah, Year 6 Koolbardi Korda
