I am a week back from an amazing trip to the Great Barrier Reef with year 9. Not only was it spectacular snorkeling twice a day on one of the great wonders of the world, but it was a profound experience of resilience and connection to place. I felt such a sense of celebration of […]
This year, we began our geography on the road camp with the story of the Yuin Abalone diver. When first diving for abalone, to the diver abalone are almost invisible. There on the rock shelves and reefs they disguise themselves, camouflaged with seaweeds and barnacles so they look like to stone they cling to. The […]
In High School options we have been exploring the power of the shared meal. What better way to nourish ourselves, friends and communities than through a nutritious homecooked meal. We have worked in groups of 5 to plan a series of meals for 6 people that cost under $20, with one portion being a gift […]
Last week year 9-10 started our practical project volunteering for the Planetary Health Initiative as part of our geography unit on climate change. When I started thinking of this unit, I admit I felt a bit tentative. The response in myself to the thought of climate change brings up feelings of overwhelm and fear, and […]
What better way to acknowledge the solstice than to spend time on Country with Uncle Lex? Ceremony and culture shared, lanterns created, food shared around the fire, stories told, and a cold night endured. I woke to a frozen tent and a world of mist rising from the river, the sunrise colouring the sky as […]
What better way to acknowledge the solstice than to spend time on Country with Uncle Lex? Ceremony and culture shared, lanterns created, food shared around the fire, stories told, and a cold night endured. I woke to a frozen tent and a world of mist rising from the river, the sunrise colouring the sky as […]
On Tuesday 17th June, High School and Class 6 are organising a hot chocolate fundraiser in support of a campaign by Muzafar, a Hazara refugee, who is visiting the mountains to raise awareness around the importance of girls’ education in Afghanistan and other places. You can learn more about Muzafar here: Watch Watandar, My Countryman | […]
On Saturday we had our first Bulgamatta event, where we are bringing community together around the healing of Country.A small, but vibrant group of students, Kindlehill staff, and homeschool students, came together at Art Camp in Bell.Around the fire, with Uncle Chris Tobin, we listened to stories from Country, then walked out to look into […]
Imagine paddling across a glossy river the world carefully reproduced upside down, the moonlight shimmering on the water next to your camp while you share your meal, waking to mist rising from the valley… These are just a few of the beautiful moments from our recent canoe camp at Kangaroo Valley. My favourite part was […]
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