Do you know how to pronounce the title of our newsletter this week? If you are unsure, you should ask one of us! We have not only figured out how to pronounce Jingeri jimbelung, but what it means as well. So, before we delve deeper we wanted to say Jingeri jimbelung to you!

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of our country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to the land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. This week we discovered more about Australia and Aboriginal people. Our school is on Yugambeh land and Jingeri jimbelung is a part of the Yugambeh language. When we say this, we are saying hello friend or G'day mate!

We worked together with our educators and each other to display some artworks that were inspired by Aboriginal people and our Australian land. A long time ago, Aboriginal people drew stories of cultural significance and use of the land. We were interested in these symbols and wanted to explore their meaning. We did this through contemporary Aboriginal art, we drew many symbols in our sand paintings, created nature mobiles from the land around our school and enjoyed decorating our own boomerangs using skills similar to dot painting.

Our display is hanging in the front of our OSHC room, we would love for you to come and have peek if you get the chance.