Today I took my class to Lake Pleasant View. An aboriginal sight of great heritage value that has recently been returned to the traditional owners. This is a place where the males went as boys and came out men, in traditional times. The picture above is one of my students holding a tiny frog one of many native to the area.
This student is holding a piece of Tuart, the edge is very sharp and it was probably used for skinning animals. There are many flints and cutting implements in the area and the Elders were happy for the students to pick them up, look at them, and return the artifacts to the Earth. Aunty L was able to share the Dreaming stories to explain the areas topography with us.
The area is a natural amphitheater overlooking a swampy lake (my technical term). We had talks from the archaeologist who is very familiar with the site and two scientists who are experts in swamp animals and insects.
I love days out with my classes - time to get to know them better and to share on a different level. I had them pose for this almost faceless photo so I could introduce you.
Today I took my class to Lake Pleasant View. An aboriginal sight of great heritage value that has recently been returned to the traditional owners. This is a place where the males went as boys and came out men, in traditional times. The picture above is one of my students holding a tiny frog one of many native to the area.
This student is holding a piece of Tuart, the edge is very sharp and it was probably used for skinning animals. There are many flints and cutting implements in the area and the Elders were happy for the students to pick them up, look at them, and return the artifacts to the Earth. Aunty L was able to share the Dreaming stories to explain the areas topography with us.
The area is a natural amphitheater overlooking a swampy lake (my technical term). We had talks from the archaeologist who is very familiar with the site and two scientists who are experts in swamp animals and insects.
I love days out with my classes - time to get to know them better and to share on a different level. I had them pose for this almost faceless photo so I could introduce you.
