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Yarning Circle...From Page 1 “We are aiming to be the first school that actually has a 100% inclusion policy where every program, be it education or outside organisation run, is fully inclusive,” Mr Lodewikus said. The Yarning Circle is built large enough for the size of classes at Mount Morgan High. Year levels will be involved in any and all culture-based learning. This will provide the foundation for all students and teachers to have understanding and knowledge of the many cultures in the school. “It gives us a place to have guests come and talk to students about their past, providing an area for teaching opportunities outside of the classroom. “It is also hoped that outside agencies will take advanatage of the space as this will also help with getting the significance of the area into the community,” Mr Lodewikus said. During the planning phase, talks were held with Gangulu Elders Lyn Blucher and Flip (Dale) Toby on the idea of the Yarning Circle and what it will be used for. “We looked around the school grounds, found the most suitable location for the Yarning Circle and the size and materials were also agreed upon with the Elders,” he said. Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) were invited to support the project through its Indigenous Engagement Coordinator, Hayley Young. Additionally, Bethlea Bell (FBA’s Community Participation Officer) has provided technical advice and donated a selection of native plants and trees as a personal contribution to the project. Fulton Hogan has been the main contributor to the project. Firstly, by donating the manpower and machinery over a weekend to do all the ground work and construction of the Yarning Circle. “They also donated funding towards the landscaping of the area as well as for the plaque at the entrace to the circle,” Mr Lodewikus said. Queensland Indigenous Family Legal Service (QIFVLS) has made contributions to ensure the project was ready in time for the opening on 22 June, 2021. The agricultural class at the school has been working hard on the landscaping and planting, preparing the area for the opening. The opening will be held a couple of days before the school’s full day of NAIDOC celebrations on 24 June, 2021. The school will be on holidays during the official NAIDOC celebrations which is why the activities have been brought forward.

LOCAL SES UNIT PREPARES FOR INAUGURAL OPEN DAY

Members of the Mount Morgan SES unit are preparing for their first Open Day which will be held in partnership with Rockhampton Regional Council’s Disaster Management. The Open Day will be held on Saturday, 12 June at the SES building on Showgrounds Road. The building was the former Ergon Energy building with the unit taking ownership about six years ago. The Open Day will include Static Displays, a walk through the facility, disaster preparedness and information sessions, official handover of the new shed, vehicle and generator and medal presentations. There will also be activities for the children. The day starts at 10 am and finishes at 1 pm.

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