Community & Business
14 December, 2023
School puts spotlight on indigenous language
NEW signs showcasing First Nation’s students’ native language have been placed across Mareeba State School, helping create an inclusive environment for Indigenous prep students.
The signs, which were a collaboration with the school and local Elders, showcase the Djabugay, Kuku Djungan and Wakaman tribes and native animals they are associated with.
Elders also taught students the correct pronunciation of each animal.
Deputy principal for junior schooling Nadine Apps said students were excited to see their family’s language displayed proudly in their classrooms.
“We definitely see this as an ongoing project across the school to help build the cultural language throughout the school,” she said.
“We are looking at more ways to create a more welcoming environment to all of our preps and families throughout the next year and hopefully this will have ap positive flow on effect throughout the entire school.”
