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Latiesha Thomas (Urban Indigenous) with Year 3 student Abbey Lamont.
Camera IconLatiesha Thomas (Urban Indigenous) with Year 3 student Abbey Lamont. Credit: Supplied/Martin Kennealey d484355
Joondalup Times

Duncraig: Poynter Primary School celebrates Naidoc Week

Tyler BrownJoondalup Times

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DUNCRAIG students at Poynter Primary School celebrated the end of term with a day of Aboriginal culture in the lead up to Naidoc Week.

Year 4 and 5 teacher Linda Liebe invited Urban Indigenous to share their culture with the school, with students taking part in a range of traditional activities, stories and dances.

Year 3 students Julia Stampone and Adem Beech-Jones. Martin Kennealey d484355
Camera IconYear 3 students Julia Stampone and Adem Beech-Jones. Martin Kennealey d484355 Credit: Supplied/Supplied
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Elder Sheila Humphries also shared her personal experiences from the Stolen Generation, which Ms Liebe said was a powerful lesson in tragedy, triumph, forgiveness and reconciliation.

Grace Comeagain (Urban Indigenous). Martin Kennealey d484355
Camera IconGrace Comeagain (Urban Indigenous). Martin Kennealey d484355 Credit: Supplied/Supplied

“Students have been learning about Aboriginal history and culture this term,” Ms Liebe said.

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“To be immersed in and celebrate the culture firsthand provided a deeper learning experience and understanding for the students.”

Jim Maher (Urban Indigenous) speaking about bush tucker and bush medicine. Martin Kennealey d484355
Camera IconJim Maher (Urban Indigenous) speaking about bush tucker and bush medicine. Martin Kennealey d484355 Credit: Supplied/Supplied
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