On the 9^th of November both grade 4 classes travelled to Sisters Beach to inquire about Australia’s First Nations peoples. Grade 4 had a blast at running around in the ocean and sand dunes. We met Christina and Andrew to learn more about the Aboriginal tools, clothes, family and land. Grade 4 is excited to share their learning with the rest of our community. By Matilda

Here are some of our reflections about our learning from the day:

*Christina and Andrew talked about so many things like ochre, animal skin and the clapping sticks. There are some plants you can eat and some you can use for medicine. Ellah

*I saw the waves lapping. I saw a massive mountain. It looked so cool! I listened so I could help more people who want to learn about Sea Country. Luka

*We learnt Aboriginal women used wadis to knock out seals to kill them for food. They also use plants as medicines. Young kids used to hunt at a really small age. Animal skins can be used as blankets or for clothes to keep people warm. Agniz

*It is important to share this information with others because then they know what not to do at the beach and what things that you can do at the beach so more and more people can help the environment. Chelsea

*Christina and Andrew talked to us about how they made spears and fire-sticks with tea-tree. They said the waddies are made out of tree roots or branches with knobs on the end.  The aborigines used waddies to hunt animals such as wallabies and seals.  Huntah

*We learn that they only took what they needed from the land and the sea, they were very resourceful.  They used what they had and they never took too much. William

*It is important to remember that we are all Australians. We all need to know how to help the world’s longest living culture to continue. Brax

*We wrote our own Acknowledgment of Country showing that we pay respect to our elders and showing that we are very grateful for what they’ve done for us. I felt good to make connections with Sea Country.  Azalea