A full day program for all participating students.
Early Stage 1 and Stage 1 students will participate in fun and engaging cultural activities that embed Dharug language. They will listen to stories, create a dance, use body paint to transform into fairy wrens, examine Dharug treasures and their uses and learn about traditional hunting methods through game play.
Program activities
Activity 1 - Seasons
Listen to the story Cooee Mittigar and learn about the animals and seasons on Dharug Country. Create an animal seasons dance and perform together in a circle.
Activity 2 - Weapons & Tools
Learn about Aboriginal Culture by exploring some special treasures, their stories and uses.
Activity 3 - Emu Egg Hunt
Learn about daddy emus and how to hunt emu eggs the traditional way! Students take turns being daddy emus, stick hunters and emu caller players in a fun egg hunt game.
Activity 4 - Blue Wren Ochre
Listen to a dreaming story of the Blue Wren. Make and paint grey and blue ochre on your skin like the little Blue Wren.
Note: This is one example of an incursion program.
Times will vary depending on the schools bell times, student numbers etc.