Breaking Stereotypes For Aboriginal Culture At Kindaimanna Day

KINDAIMANNA means come play and have fun, and that’s exactly what Busby Public School students did recently.In the annual school event students, parents and community members celebrated Aboriginal culture at Kindaimanna Day.

Assistant principal Nicole Wade said that students enjoyed the event every year. “They go away feeling positive about Aboriginal culture and it helps break down stereotypes,” Ms Wade said.Twenty two of the school’s 250 students are Aboriginal. The day started with a school assembly including addresses from Aboriginal students.

The school choir sang the national anthem in an Aboriginal language. “The Aboriginal students led the day and had a lot to do with the organisation of the event,” Ms Wade said. “It gives them a chance to develop leadership skills and show their pride for their Aboriginal culture.”There was also a picnic lunch with parents and community members, and workshops in Aboriginal music and dance. “There was a workshop where students learnt about contemporary Aboriginal issues, using rap and hip-hop as a medium for talking about them,” she said.The event is supported by several Aboriginal community groups.