Aboriginal students learn about culture

Five St Ursula’s students gathered with other Aboriginal students at La Perouse Reconciliation Church to celebrate Mass and learn about culture together. They were joined by 130 Aboriginal students from Marcellin, Corpus Christi, Brigidine, OLSH, St Clare’s Colleges and St Andrew’s Primary School.

After Mass with Fr Brian the students were guided by Dr Lisa Buxton in the use of three colours representing the natural world, the human world and the spirit world to create their own artworks. They also walked to Yarra House where the Youth Haven Aboriginal cultural group lead activities such as beading, weaving, history talks, scratching and painting artworks.

Student reflections:
‘It was nice to be together and learn about the three colour system.’
‘I was really surprised to see how many Aboriginal students there are in the other schools’.
‘I would really like to join in with the Youth Haven activities in the future.’

Karen Horder
ATSI Education Support Officer