FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL
GARDENING AT ST. PAT'S
Over the next six weeks our St. Pat's students will have an opportunity to work alongside gardening enthusiast Daniel Bakker, in our St. Pat's school garden. On Wednesday groups of students worked through the day to weed and prepare the garden for planting in the very near future. Here are some photos of our students in the garden.
CELEBRATING NAIDOC DAY
Today St. Pat's celebrated NAIDOC with a day of engaging activities. The day began with a flag raising ceremony, cultural dance and whole school Mass followed by a Smoking Ceremony. Students participated in Boomerang and Spear Throwing, Traditional Indigenous Games, Rock and Leaf painting, dance, creating dream catchers and tasting Johnny Cakes and other delicious food.
We are grateful to Kerry O'Callaghan from CE in supporting Ms Franco, Mr Aldridge and Ms Dixon Stewart to organise and run such a successful day. National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC week is an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories and participate in celebrations of the oldest, continuous living cultures on earth.
Val