Inspired Early Learning

Today, our Kookaburras and Wallabies Kindergarten children enjoyed their first excursion of 2025, to Willum Warrain in Hastings for a cultural immersion. 🖤💛❤️

We began our morning with the Aboriginal story "Family" by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson. As each page came to life, we explored real artefacts featured in the book — including hand-woven baskets, possum skins, a coolamon (used for carrying babies and items), and marngrook, a traditional Aboriginal football made from possum skin.

Our adventure continued with a walk through Country. We stepped inside a clay hut, locating the symbolic markings on its walls, then followed the Koorie Bush Tucker Trail where the children bravely tasted native plants — the salty flavour of Bullagai was a big hit.

A deeply moving smoking ceremony followed. With ochre designs painted on our faces, we gathered in quiet reflection, connecting with the land, each other, and the rich traditions shared with us.

One of the children’s favourite moments? Sharing a relaxed, picnic-style lunch together with their special lunchboxes — a time for connection, storytelling, and reflection. Thank you to our wonderful Educators and family volunteers for providing a wonderful learning excursion for our Inspired children.

As we honour Reconciliation Week, we remain committed to embedding cultural learning into our curriculum — nurturing respect, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for Aboriginal culture, knowledge, and connection to Country. 🌿