Reconciliation Week: Indigenous Voices in Literature and Culture

On Tuesday 10 June, Majeda Beatty, a Sydney based singer, actress and dancer who comes from a proud Wuthathi mother, took Year 7 and 8 students on a journey of Australia’s First Nation dreamtime, presenting both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island cultures as well as sharing her perspective on being an Indigenous millennial woman. Majeda was taught the importance of her culture from her mother through movement, song and storytelling.

Some student feedback comments are below:

“Majeda’s story was so inspiring and personally I loved the way she presented her culture in fun ways. Majeda asked people to volunteer and get up and learn dances. I saw how passionate she was about her culture and that’s something I felt was really nice. We learnt about traditional dances, traditions and how they live in North Queensland.”

Natalie

“Majeda was amazing and I would love so much to invite her back! I loved the dances and songs and learning about her culture and I loved how she was so passionate about where she comes from.”

Emma

“Majeda was so amazing and fun. I loved being able to learn more and participate in immersive cultural dances. I learnt so much about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Majeda is a passionate teacher and I really enjoyed her coming to Kilbreda.”

Kiara

“Majeda was very good and I loved hearing her story and the drums they use. I also loved doing the dances. I hope she comes back!”

Alexa

Beanstack Book Club Update: Autumn Challenge

Congratulations to the Kilbreda community who have logged their reading minutes and books over our Autumn Challenge (1 March to 4 July) – you have definitely slayed the Community Goal of reading 10,000 minutes by 4 July as the tally is now well over 11,000 minutes!

Students and staff are encouraged and welcomed to join the Kilbreda Beanstack Book Club and challenge themselves to get a continuous streak of reading and earn virtual badges as you pass reading milestones! Students can connect with their friends in Beanstack and compare reading.

All students and teachers are able to join the Beanstack Book club at the link below with your Kilbreda email and password. https://kilbreda.beanstack.com/reader365

Joyce Sendeckyj

Head of Library and Information Services