Reconciliation Week Excursion: Bringing Now to Next

On Wednesday, 28^th May, students in manina Kanamaluka group were invited to participate in a unique opportunity to connect with Country, culture and history, led by palawa man Greg Murray. As part of our National Reconciliation Week events, Reconciliation Tasmania provided this opportunity for our students to go on a cultural guided walk through the Cataract Gorge and the QVMAG First Tasmanians exhibition.

NAIDOC Week: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

NAIDOC Week activities in the courtyard this week have given students an opportunity to connect with cultural practices and celebrate our First Nations peoples.

This included a visit from Marie and Joel from Aboriginal Heritage Tasmania to showcase a collection of precious artefacts from around Lutruwita/Tasmania in line with the Year 8 Geology Unit.

Activities in the courtyard included a free BBQ with seasoned mutton bird and kangaroo meatballs, ochre painting, string bracelet making and native seed planting. We were also lucky enough to see some shell necklaces kindly brought in by Mrs Pennington.

Friday will see more activities including a dancing lesson with Djuka and basket weaving with Bianca.

At Riverside we celebrate mobs from all countries across Australia and the Torres Strait Islands, but Lutruwita/Tasmania is our favourite.

Happy NAIDOC Week!

Deadly Choices: A Deadly Choice is a Healthy Choice

Manina Kanamaluka students have completed an 8-week course with a focus on Healthy Lifestyle Choices delivered by Cody and Christine.

This included a popular visit from Tyrone Roberts who is a rugby legend and Deadly Choices ambassador.

Jodi Flakemore