The Children’s Acknowledgement of Country Challenge is an opportunity for local Early Learning Centres and playgroups to showcase their art, story time, elder visits, ceremonies or other ways that they recognise Country. There are prizes on offer.
Anum Ali, an Early Childhood Teacher at Earlwood’s Children’s Centre, is thrilled to have the opportunity to share her passion for educating children about First Nations.
“It is highly important for children to learn to respect and acknowledge the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, so that they develop a sound understanding and knowledge of Australia’s history,” she said.
“When children learn about the diversity and richness of Indigenous cultures and peoples, it assists them in developing their own sense of belonging, identity and confidence.”
Earlwood’s Children’s Centre has a range of activities to acknowledge indigenous culture.
Children enthusiastically participate in the Acknowledgement of Country every morning and are also encouraged to learn the Darug language and have been incorporating some key words – we greet children in the morning saying, “Worimi Ngani” to say hello and ask how you are.
They have also participated in creating a statement of acknowledgement display for the entrance to Acknowledge the Eora people of the Darug nation, and have been learning Aboriginal symbols, Dreamtime stories and play Indigenous games.
There are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Resource Packs to the value of $200 to be won, and winners may also be invited to feature in a video acknowledging Country.
Enter at cb.city/childrensacknowledgement.
Chance to win prizes by showing way centre recognises first nation
EARLY Learning Centres and playgroups are being challenged to share with our community how they recognise Indigenous heritage in their classrooms – with several prizes on offer.