Boogulbah Room - Good Place
Evans River K-12 School continues to work towards establishing connections with its local indigenous community. The Norta- Norta tutor program operates out of the 'Boogulbah' room, which is a meeting place at the school that works towards assisting studies, transitions and special needs for our students.
Aim
Our aim as a learning support team is to build up effective relationships with our students and their parents so that we can provide assistance that is beneficial for cultural growth and development.
The Norta-Norta program focuses on:
- assistance with assessment tasks
- promote interaction in school events
- retention and attendance
- building practical work skills for future employment
- support students with their goals in and out of school
- Identifying with cultural values.
Student Involvement
Some activites our students have taken part in include:
- Deadly Days
- NAIDOC Celebrations
- TAFE courses
- AIME crograme
- Reading programs
- V Tracks
- Cultral excursions
- Connecting to Country exercises
- And have actively assisted in school based traineeships/events.
Bandjalang Studies
Our school has a strong commitment to learning the Bandjalang language and culture, thanks to our close connection with the local Aboriginal community. This partnership enriches our students’ understanding and respect for Indigenous heritage through authentic cultural experiences, embedded classroom practice, and community involvement, fostering a deep appreciation for the traditions and stories of the Bandjalang people.
Junior Rangers - Minyumai
Planting trees - Junior Rangers
Minyumai
Bandjalang Studies
Yarning Cirlce
NAIDOC Day Performance
NAIDOC Day