Community & Business
20 July, 2023
Frannies pupils celebrate NAIDOC Week
Using a gum leaf to produce a noise, lessons in aboriginal dot painting, listening to traditional stories and learning about aboriginal artefacts were all part of NAIDOC week activities at St Francis de Sales School last Friday.
Students listened attentively as Royleen Wolski from the Durunbal tribe near Rockhampton explained the purpose and construction of an impressive collection of aboriginal artefacts.
Aunty Royleen, now a Clifton resident, is passionate about sharing her culture with young students and enjoys the opportunity to visit schools during NAIDOC week celebrations.
Students showed their interest by asking many questions about the traditional way of life of aboriginal peoples such as how did they know what foods were edible or poisonous.
The theme of NAIDOC week this year is “For Our Elders” as Aboriginal elders play an important role in their society.
“They guide our generations and pave the way for us to take the paths we can take today,” the theme reads.
“Guidance, not only through generations of advocacy and activism, but in everyday life and how to place ourselves in the world.”
St Francis de Sales students gained a small insight into traditional aboriginal culture during the day.
