Koobara jarjums went on an excursion to The Bunyaville Environmental Education Centre. Both groups had the great day learning and connecting on Turrbul country. We learnt that bilbies are excellent diggers and they build their homes which are burrows deep…
Look Before You Lock
At Koobara we take safety of our Jarjums seriously. We recently took part in the Look Before You Lock campaign. The Queensland Government are promoting transportation safety by providing tips for families and guidance for services transporting children. They have…
Our Learning on Country Day.
On Thursday 13th October we went on the buses to visit Nudgee Environmental Education Centre. We walked and learned on Turrbal Country. Uncle Joe was there and so was his grandson, Charlie. Charlie brought his didgeridoo. ‘Yarma Mullie’ said Uncle…
Strawberry Fields Excursion
What a way to spend the last week of the term, by having a great trip to Rollin's strawberry farm. It was interesting to see the children learn the skill of picking the strawberries - a skill that they quickly…
Koobara’s Bush Tucker Garden
The jarjums at Koobara Kindy have been working hard taking care of their Bush Tucker garden, growing some amazing foods and developing a connection with their natural environment. The Australian Native Bush Raspberries are thriving and will be abundant with…
Connecting the Dots Staff Professional Development Day!
Koobara Kindy Staff attended over the week end a Professional Development Day! The deadly team from Connecting the Dots Through Culture ran one of their workshops: Historical Footprints. They walked us through the Australian history that you did not learn…
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Excursion
Koobara Kindergarten attended The Act for Kids National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day event held at the Zillmere Community centre. Our jarjums joined in on the celebrations and was greeted by many fun games and activities. They created…
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day Celebration
National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day is held on 4th August each year. It is our national day, dedicated to celebrate our jarjums. The theme of Children's Day is 'My Dreaming, My Future'. A collaborative celebration between the…
National Aboriginal and Torres Islander Children’s Day.
On the 4th August we celebrate and acknowledge National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children's Day. This day is a time of celebration for the children and this years theme is: “We are the Elders of tomorrow, hear our voice”.…
NAIDOC WEEK ART DISPLAY
NAIDOC Week 2020 is usually held from Sunday 5 July to Sunday 12 July and is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the rich history, diverse cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the oldest continuing…