Schools Reconciliation Challenge Finalists

Oxley Park Public School

Our Future in our Hands

2020, Artwork, Primary School

Bourke Street Public School

I Am Aboriginal

2020, Primary School, Writing

"Very strong, but brief! Reminds me of the earlier poetry of Oodgeroo in voice and in substance" What the judges said.

Bourke Street Public School

Swans

2020, Primary School, Writing

"This peaceful work captures the communion with nature beautifully, demonstrating an understanding of the theme Caring for Country through 4 lines that guide the reader through the senses, observing life and its simple joys. " What the Judges said.

Bourke Street Public School

Hold the Dirt Still with my Roots

2020, Primary School, Writing

"I love the simplicity of this work - using the process of harvesting Lomandra to express the importance caring of Country - it's integral role in providing for survival and it's fragility."
"Specific, resonant, localised. How could I not love a piece about lomandra!?"
What the judges said

Tempe Public School

The Little Casuarina Tree

2020, Primary School, Writing

"A beautifully written and touching piece illustrating connection with and care for Country. The repetition of the phrase "I left" is incredibly powerful, softly embedding a sense of loss amongst the joy of living in harmony with the land. Loss for the ways of the past. This loss is replaced with hope and joy for the future - apologising for wrongs, reuniting with family and returning to Country and the 'little casuarina tree'. Stunning work. Well done."
"A very moving piece of writing, merging Country and its people and its processes, I was touched."
What the judges said.

Newtown Public School

Connected

2020, Primary School, Writing

"A sophisticated piece that uses simple phrases and repetition to illustrate an understanding of the theme. This work demonstrates a deep knowledge of the intrinsic interconnectedness of life, spirit and Country. I love the circular form - cleverly using the opening two lines to round off the poem. The naming of plants to represent a "rootedness" in Country, emphasises the differences of species and uniqueness of life - which at the core are all connected. A beautiful piece of writing. Well Done"
What the Judges said

Rutherford Technology High School

Let's Get it Right

2020, High School, Writing

One of the problems we are facing, is pollution
If we work together we can find a solution....

Walhallow Public School

Baagii's stories (Nan's Stories)

2020, Primary School, Writing

"Such a nice vignette, note the use of language, constructed perfectly and clearly personal and sincere."
What the judges said.

Kegworth Public School

A Lonely Place

2020, Primary School, Writing

My artwork is about how lonely it looks without the Aboriginals because they have been taken away from their families and their Country. It relates to reconciliation because we have been learning about why the Aboriginal children shouldn’t have been taken away. It’s also about everyone coming together and caring for each other. It relates to caring for Country by showing the Aboriginals land as dry, dusty and hard to live on, however, these lovely people can survive happily and easily because it is their County and they have a really strong connection.

Minmi Public School

The Lizard

2020, Primary School, Writing

My artwork is red black and green and is about how Aboriginal people work with other cultures and learn about their tradition’s. My art work says that this land will always be Aboriginal land.

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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.

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