Welcome to the June Magazine
Did you know that NAIDOC week is fast approaching? Celebrated in the first week of July, we recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It’s easy to think that explaining NAIDOC week to our little ones can be a bit overwhelming, but we have a collection of videos, songs and stories to make sharing this celebration much easier.
Let’s begin with Taba Naba!
“Taba Naba” is a traditional song originating from the Eastern Islands in the Torres Strait. It is sung in the language of Meriam Mir and describes the everyday activity of going out to the reef to fish.
TABA NABA
Taba naba naba norem,
Tugei pe neiser mi, dinghy ge nabatre,
Mi ko kei miserer em nebewem,
Taba naba norem
Come let us go the reef,
While morning tide is low, let us go in the dinghy,
Let us go to the edge of the reef,
Come let us go the reef
Playtime with Robbie and Susie
This month we revisit episode M of Playtime with Robbie and Susie.
Monkeys Marching MMM, join Robbie and Susie as they explore the sound
In this phonics based series, children can learn about their sounds creating a foundation for early reading skills. Don’t forget to download the FREE app on your iPad too!
Hometime with Robbie and Susie
IWelcome to a very special new week on Hometime with Robbie and Susie. We learn about about the Aboriginal flag, the Torres Strait flag and the Australian flag. We hear a dreamtime story from Uncle Russ, a Biripi, Worimi man called the rainbow serpent about how the mountains and rivers were made. We also make Indigenous Australian flags as our craft experience. We can’t wait to share it with you.
To build on what we’ve been learning, listen to this special Dreamtime story of Biladurang The Platypus or hear about our friend, the Rainbow Serpent
Book of the Month
