Cape York Immersion

1st ~ 7th October, 2025

Seventeen Students from MSCW embarked on a cultural immersion to Cape York in Far North Queensland. They stayed on Country at Wurrey and Melsonby Homelands and visited Hopevale, Isabella Falls, Cairns and The Great Barrier Reef. The experience was unforgettable for students and staff.

Below is an extract from the blog the girls wrote.

As a group, we walked across the land at Wurrey, as Bernie gave us a bush medicine tour, while allowing us to try Ngunya which had a mushy texture and floral like flavour and green ants which tasted sour. While we were on Country, we listened to Bernie’s story and learned the Aboriginal language Guugu Yimithirr with Cheryl. Following the cultural activity, we walked down to the creek for a refreshing dip to cool us down and everyone loved it. 

Special thank you to Mr Andrew d’Archy and Ms Leonie Clarke for accompanying the students and supporting them throughout this amazing experience.