Issue 9 SJC News 2021

This term, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students have begun the Wan-Yaari Program with Lowell Hunter. The meaning of Wan-Yaari is to Listen, Learn and Understand.

This is a program that aims to provide guidance, support and cultural learning. The six-part program seeks to improve engagement in education and provide culturally appropriate support and guidance for these students. The program will see the boys participate in a range of workshops both here at the College and on country. They will be facilitated by Lowell as well as other First Nations men who come from a range of industries and backgrounds. In the sessions, they will share their stories and experiences and provide our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander boys with opportunities to uncover more about their culture and identity.

The boys recently participated in a workshop with Lowell and Ricky Kildea of Marngrook Designs. Lowell and Ricky spoke to the boys about running a business and how they can tell their stories through their art. The boys painted footballs with their designs and totem symbols.

We look forward to watching the boys grow in their knowledge and understanding of their cultures and thank Lowell and Ricky for providing these opportunities for our First Nations students.