Each Noongar Boodja event is centred around one of the six Noongar seasons of Bunuru, Djeran, Makuru, Djilba, Kambarang and Birok.
Students experience a variety of cultural activities traditionally associated with each season, such as:
- plant uses
- hunting
- language
- art
- dance
- traditional games
Birok, the first summer. The bibool (paperbark) and moodgar (WA Christmas tree) are in full bloom to indicate the arrival of the first summer.
Noongar people have moved back towards the coastline and are living off the seasonally fat crabs, crayfish, mullet and bream. Traditional burnings would also take place at this time of the year, as both a hunting technique and for land management.
This Noongar Boodja Birok event will focus on educating students about the significance of boodja (country) and the responsibility of caring for country, including cultural burning, cultural dance and storytelling in fun and interactive workshops, led by Aboriginal presenters.
- This school program is suitable for Year 1 to Year 6.
- The program starts at 9.30 am and concludes at 1.00 pm .
- Please indicate in this booking if you wish to spend any free time in Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park after the event.
Please note visits to Rio Tinto Naturescape Kings Park for free play need at least one teacher or supervisor to have a valid induction certificate. For more details please contact the Education Bookings Officer.
For class sizes over 32 students, please contact the Education Bookings Officer to add additional students.
Please ensure you meet supervision ratios on the day of your visit:
For more information please view the Excursion Essentials on the Kings Park Education website.
Kings Park Education’s Noongar Boodja Six Seasons events are proudly supported by Fugro.
Payment:
Credit card details are required to make a booking. If you do not wish to make immediate payment on your booking please select the pay later option.
Please note full payment for all special events is due at least 60 days prior to your program start date to secure your booking. Unpaid bookings will be cancelled to allow waitlisted schools to confirm a place.
The invoice will be raised based on the number of students booked. Variations of five or less students, will not result in a new invoice unless there is a significant increase or reduction in student numbers. Please email the Education Bookings Officer with any changes as soon as possible.
Cancellation Policy:
Please refer to the Kings Park Education Cancellation Policy before booking this program.
