Eildon electorate Indigenous cultural programs
Ms McLEISH (Eildon) (09:45): It was a first for me some 15 months ago when the students at Eildon Primary School performed a Torres Strait Islander dance for me, which surprisingly was not unlike the haka. It was another first on 6 March when the students at Healesville Primary School sang a song in Woiwurrung language when I attended to present new Australian and Aboriginal flags and to participate in their leadership assembly. It was fabulous to see nearly all of the students proudly partake in the song, and it will not be long before the preps are on board too. Kudos to Wurundjeri educator Brooke Wandin, the teacher, who is also dedicated to keeping the language alive. I would like to commend school captains Charli Litchfield and Archer Kirby for leading an engaging and entertaining assembly, and to congratulate all the captains who took part. I was pleased to present the Aboriginal flag to the school’s appointed Indigenous representatives, Chloe MacPherson-Daykin and Lachie Hamill.