Wiradjuri teaching has begun at the Parkes Christian School. The program is progressing well and students are enjoying
the studies.
This Independent School is following what public schools in town have been doing. However, it is particularly exciting as we believe it is the first private school in NSW to begin Aboriginal language studies.
Parkes Christian School Principal, Judy Huda, commented “ We are in the beginning and at present all students in the Kindergarten to Year 6 are having language time. We have also opened language lessons to High school students who are interested.
“It is fabulous to see an appreciation of another language occurring, particularly a local Language
“L:earning Wiradjuri is developing a further appreciation of the Aboriginal people of our area. The program builds on the work we did last year taking our Year 10 group to serve in an Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory. This year we are going to North Queensland.
“I desire that our students will appreciate all the cultures they find themselves amongst.