Wanju Welcome to Term 2

Honouring Djeran in the Kindergarten

As we move through the Nyoongar season of Djeran in April and May, we welcome the shift to cooler days and dew-kissed mornings. Djeran is known as a time of preparation and regeneration, reflected in the subtle changes we notice in our garden: the southerly breeze, the blooming of red flowers, and the soft rust tones of sheoak cones.

In the kindy, we follow nature’s cue—slowing down, adding extra layers, and tending to our outdoor spaces, much like the traditional repair of mia mias for the colder months ahead. The children delight in stories of changing seasons, build cozy cubbies, and gather nature treasures, deepening their connection to the land around them.

Inspired by the practices of the Nyoongar people, we bring reverence to this season through storytelling, seasonal crafts, and songs that honour the animals, plants, and the cycles of nature. Djeran gently reminds us of the importance of preparing with care, living in harmony with the Earth, and nurturing both the land and each other.

Whadjak artist Julianne Wade, Fremantle

Lisa Payne
Head of Early Childhood