Naangk dookaniny, Naangk dookaniny               Here comes the sun, here comes the sun

(Ngany waranka) Ngany moorditj                         (I say) It’s alright.

It has been an uncharacteristically wet season of Makuru this year, and in the final week of last term our beloved creek broke its banks big time and briefly flooded the forest environs, including our base camp.  Much was washed away, and as we regather and rebuild it has been a wonder-filled opportunity for our bush kids to taste just how much bigger-than-human and overwhelming the Boodja can be in her extreme events.  Amidst the almost constant rain and mud, it has been both endlessly exciting and challenging for the children; some have (literally) jumped right in, while others have hovered closer to the healing warmth of the campfire as they explore and sometimes renegotiate the edges of their comfort zone.  

“Djilba’s coming, Djilba’s coming…”

As Makuru begins to shift into the season of Djilba, we look forward to the gifts of sunny days ahead, glimpses of wildflower glory and the renewed activity of our fellow creatures of the forest.

Just a quick reminder to always have a spare change of clothes (and a bag for dirty clothes) packed for your child on Bush Kindy/Bush School days.  If your child comes home regularly with lots of muddy clothes, two sets of spare clothes is advisable, especially socks and trousers.  It is especially challenging for staff when we run out of changes of clothes, as the children spend time in the afternoons inside the classroom. 

And a reminder to return clean any clothes loaned from Karri Kindy and Bush School.  Our limited backup supplies are ever diminishing!  Donations are always welcome.

This Saturday 7th August at 12 midday we have a “Workshopping Bush Building” afternoon being offered to Bush Kindy/Bush School Dads and their bush kids.  This will be an opportunity to collaborate with our skills, and explore with Kristi some of the principles that guide the construction of shelters, cubbies, and play structures in our Bush School environment.

We may also be graced with a visit from Noongar Elder Eugene Eades for the afternoon, in which case he will share his wisdom and experience through stories and song, and yarn about the potential building of a Healing Hut in the style of Nowanup on the school grounds.

For details see flyer sent home with children last Friday.

Kambarang K6 Bush Kindy/Bush School Family Camp at Nowanup

Just a heads up to let our K6 Bush Kindy/Bush School families know that our annual Kambarang Nowanup Family Camp with Eugene is booked for the weekend of 22-24th October (end of Week 2, Term 4).  The camp is open to families of children graduating from Karri Kindergarten at the end of the year, as well as our Bush School families from Class 1 and 2.  Please put the date in your calendar to keep that weekend free if you are able, as it is a camp not to be missed.  A flyer with full details will be sent home before the end of Term 3.

For a glimpse of Eugene’s work at Nowanup please follow the link below to the following short film:

https://www.facebook.com/stcatscollege/videos/4573956665950125