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 the majestic Bulgamatta (Mountain-water place).
The wonderful Sarah Humphrys then led us in a songwriting workshop, where we wove together our learning, reflections, observation, experience and feeling in this place.
We have the chorus to a precious song that I’m sure you will be hearing soon!
Heartfelt thanks to Sarah and Uncle Chris for their generosity. Gratitude also to the young people who came along to share the experience, and the Kindlehill staff who supported.
It was a BEAUTIFUL morning!
“I loved the song writing workshop. It was very fun! I hope it will become regular. It was very informative, and we got to write a song with Sarah”.
Sarah has a B. Arts (UN) and a Master of Teaching (UNE). She works both as a teacher and as student support throughout the school.
“One of the most exciting things when working to support students, is when they find something that they are passionate about, that they really connect to. Finding ways to support their engagement and the depth of their learning is incredibly rewarding. As a teacher, it is a pleasure to be working in an environment where creativity, critical thinking and a real sense of love for the world is valued and imbues all you do”.
