Ourimbah Public School played host to the Central Coast’s
Aboriginal culture day on Friday, August 29.
Students from Lisarow Public School, Niagara Park Public School, Narara Public School, Wyoming Public School and Valley View Public School came together to learn about Aboriginal culture and traditions. Mr Athol Boney began the event by showcasing didgeridoo music before the children were separated into groups and rotated between four learning stations. Students were taught about the Darkinjung people and were instructed in traditional Aboriginal culture. Ms Jessica Sinnott from Koori Kinnections taught students about bush tucker and Aboriginal artefacts such as boomerangs and kangaroo skins. Culture and dance was covered by Mr Boney who taught students about Aboriginal stories and dance and then performed them with the students. Mr Brett Parker taught students on how to paint traditional Aboriginal clap sticks, and Mr Mitchell Markman from Bara Barang taught students Aboriginal games and there meanings. The event concluded with a sausage sizzle lunch and a show bag from Central Coast Area Health
Media release, 1 Sep 2014
Katie Clulow, Ourimbah
Public School