Growing curiosity at Our Lady of the Rosary Kindergarten
Through the garden program at Our Lady of the Rosary Kindergarten, children’s curiosity grows into care, connection and a deep respect for the natural world.
At Emmaus Kindergarten, Reconciliation is woven into everyday learning, with children, families and educators walking together to build cultural awareness, mutual respect and a shared future.
At Emmaus Kindergarten, Reconciliation Week is a time for reflection, connection, and learning. Guided by the 2025 theme, Bridging Now to Next, we continue building respectful relationships, acknowledging the past and working toward a shared future.
Reconciliation is part of our everyday learning. This year, families contributed to our Sea of Hearts display, decorated at home to symbolise unity and care. Children also planted native bush tucker, including lemon myrtle, and baked biscuits to share with families celebrating culture through food.
For Wear It Yellow Day, we explored fairness and inclusion through stories, art, and discussion, helping children understand equity and the importance of First Nations voices.
Throughout the term, we honoured Torres Strait Islander culture with TI Tuesday and Floral Friday, explored “Our Story, Our Flag”, painted flags, and learned about sea animals. A new Dhari, gifted by artist Thomas Pedro, now proudly hangs in our space.
Children bring the garden to life with native bush tucker, planting lemon myrtle and learning about First Nations culture and care.
Children baked lemon myrtle cookies, blending fun with the taste of native bush tucker.
Helping children understand equity and the importance of First Nations voices through stories and discussion.
Children used natural items from the bush to create symbols and tell stories, connecting with culture through hands-on discovery.
Through sand drawing, children explored symbols and stories, learning how culture is shared through patterns and meaning in the land.
Children painted Torres Strait Islander flags, learning about the symbols and meanings that share the story of culture and identity.
This term, our educators engaged in a weaving and dot painting workshop led by Billie Musk. Supported by Kindy Uplift Funding, this hands-on learning deepened our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, language, and history. Billie has been a generous and ongoing guide, helping both educators and children grow.
We continue embedding First Nations perspectives through daily Acknowledgement of Country, using language like “Jingeri Jimbelungs” and working through our Reconciliation Action Plan.
At Emmaus Kindergarten, reconciliation is a daily practice. Through these shared experiences, we are helping both educators and children grow in cultural awareness, mutual respect, and meaningful connection. Together, we walk forward, learning from the past and creating a future guided by truth, care and unity.
