Lightning Carnival
Today’s Lightning Carnival was amazing. St Andrew’s students again represented the school with flying colours. All sports were fantastic, with Rugby, Soccer and Netball having a good share of wins, losses and draws. AFL again was outstanding, lead by Alison Campbell and managed to win the Freo Dockers Shield Grand final for the 4th year in a row.
From all reports from all teachers involved all, kids had a blast and thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Speak Up
The following students participated in the St Andrew’s Speak Up Final:
Taj Strachan, Sid Dillon, Tori Gallacher, Taj Callaghan, Rudraksha Brahmbhatt, Olivia Wesley, Brianna Neave, Mairead Stubberfield, Ariel Baker, Shanley Harrison, Grace Zanoli and Samantha Cabrera.
Presenting a wide range of topics, the students engaged their audience with clear, entertaining and informative speeches.
Congratulations to Grace Zanoli, Year 6, who was the overall winner with her speech on “Dad Jokes”.
NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is usually held in the first week (a Sunday to Sunday) of July that incorporates the second Friday – which historically was celebrated as ‘National Aboriginal Day’.
This year’s NAIDOC theme is Always Was, Always Will Be.
Always Was, Always Will Be. recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for this continent for over 65,000 years.
CELEBRATING NAIDOC WEEK
NAIDOC
stands for the
National Aboriginal Islander Day Observance Committee
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
