BANGAWARRA CULTURAL DAY 2024

On Thursday the 29^th of August, students from years 7-9 attended the Bangawarra Cultural Day which was held in Kiama. Bangawarra comes from the dharawal meaning of ‘the achieving cycle’. The “Bangawarra” Secondary Program was primarily developed as an engagement program for CEDoW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Secondary Students to assist in improving education outcomes and support engagement in learning and wellbeing for students. The day was filled with lots of fun where students had the opportunity to engage in cultural activities like games, art, weaving and a didgeridoo workshop. Another highlight was the art project directed by Uncle Kevin Butler and Aunty Val West where all students collaborated together to create final pieces. Students enjoyed meeting and making friends with other high schools within the diocese and the sausage sizzle for lunch.

GARINDJA'S COMMUNITY PERFORMANCE -SOUTH NOWRA LEARNING CENTRE

On Wednesday 11 September the St John’s Garindja troupe danced at the South Nowra Early Learning Centre.

The boys welcomed the whole group into the back open area of the centre in front of the excited children, and skilfully adjusted their chant volume so as not to overwhelm the kids.

The girls showed their range with both contemporary and traditional dance to engage both the children and the learning centre staff alike.

At the end of their performances the boys group showed little ones the Lyrebird Dance and the girls group took part in Taba Naba with the girls. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their visit.