Caring for Country 2020 Finalists

International Grammar School

A Secluded Place

2023, Primary School, Writing

I have tried to incorporate many themes related to reconciliation into this story, whilst also keeping it a bit anonymous, though I feel all of its morals are very important to the theme of reconciliation.

International Grammar School

Knowledge Holder

2023, Primary School, Writing

The First Nation People's tradition of passing information from generation to generation orally inspired me...

Kambora Public School

Heartsong

2023, Primary School, Writing

My poem is about the idea of everyone breathing to the same song.

International Grammar School

The Mulga Tree

2023, Primary School, Writing

My story is an exciting story that includes a Mulga Tree (Wattle Tree), so powerful that it gives the Muruwari tribes food.

International Grammar School

The Wonders of Nature

2023, Primary School, Writing

The storyteller in the story is a Golden Wattle Tree who gives wisdom to a girl and teaches her about Indigenous Culture and how we can bring back stories and culture, as well as connect back to Country.

International Grammar School

Dreaming Together

2023, Primary School, Writing

My story demonstrates that even two people from different backgrounds, who have never met before and don’t even speak the same language, can still reach reconciliation through working around barriers such as communication.

Walhallow Public School

Finding Harmony at the River

2023, Primary School, Writing

My story is about the importance of coming together to unite. When we do not work together, mayhem starts to grow.

Narrabeen Lakes Public School

My Dream is that Australians Stop Celebrating the 26th of January Every Year

2023, Primary School, Writing

The 26th of January is not a day of celebration it is a day of mourning and reflection. Australia Day should be celebrated on a day that all Australians can celebrate what it means to them to live in such a beautiful country.
John Palmer Public School

John Palmer Public School

Gunagala

2023, Artwork, Primary School

Living School

Living School

Release

2023, Artwork, Primary School

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Many of these resources and activities have been developed in consultation with NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) to ensure that the program meets NSW curriculum outcomes for Stages 3, 4 & 5.