The last day of Term 1 will bring our Djeran Festival to mark the transition of the seasons as well as the arrival of Easter. As we embrace the spirit of change and growth, our students will participate in a day filled with learning, creativity, and unity.

Djeran, one of the six Noongar seasons, symbolises the time of adulthood in the lifecycle, a period of cooling weather, and an opportunity to prepare for the colder, darker months ahead. It's a time when the Noongar people focused on fishing and building shelters to prepare for the coming cold time, embodying human striving and the connection with nature's transitions. 

This festival will bring together our students across different year levels to learn from each other and create a sense of community. Class 7 will also contribute by planting a tree, representing growth and the nurturing environment of our school.  Following Main Lesson, our students will engage in various workshops designed to reflect the themes of nature's transitions, human striving, and preparation for the changing seasons. These hands-on activities will allow students to create items that are not only artistic but also meaningful.  One of their workshop creations will be gifted to a mystery friend in another class.

In the spirit of togetherness, we will end our celebration with a shared lunch. To add to the community spirit, we ask that Class 7 students bring hot cross buns (four per student to share) embodying the theme of Easter and its message of renewal. Class 8 are asked to bring savory finger food, and Class 9 are asked to contribute fruit and sweet finger food. A reminder email will be sent home in the lead up to the festival.