Blog - Sally & Peter Lawrence

Design and Technology opportunities to embed First Nations perspectives

After the recent DATTA (Design and Technology Teachers Association) National Conference in Brisbane, I am making available my PowerPoint, curriculum links and ideas of how you can embed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island perspectives within this Key Learning Area. Every Learning Area within the Australian Curriculum has the opportunity to embed First Nations perspectives within […]

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How to book a Ration Shed Tour for your organisation’s Professional Learning.

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Beer, BBQ and History

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SATURDAY 8th AUGUST 2 – 6 PM – $75 per person MENU RELEASE – see flyer for info. Beer, BBQ and History at the Black Cockatoo Retreat SATURDAY 8th of AUGUST starts 2pm – 6pm – $75 p/p 4 standard drinks from Sunshine Brewery Native cuisine and BBQ food from Game Enough? matched to the

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Ration Shed Tour – TUES 11 AUG

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JUMP ON BOARD AND HEAD OUT TO CHERBOURG TO LEARN ABOUT WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE FOR FIRST NATION’S PEOPLE ‘UNDER THE ACT’. Hear first-hand accounts of how government-imposed restrictions controlled the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The award-winning Ration Shed Museum is a part of the Cherbourg Historical Precinct and invites people

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Queensland History Teachers Association

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STATE eConference – 27 June 2020 This year, I co-presented with my husband and historian, Peter Lawrence – 101 – First Nations Perspectives – The bits they didn’t teach you at school. We were joined by 52 delegates who engaged with the Theme – Where next? Peter and I shared 3 different, yet connected topics

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Waste Education Queensland

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FREE Waste Education for Schools – Caring for Country The Waste in the classroom guides are designed to support teachers by providing easy-to-use, stand-alone activities that develop student understanding about waste issues. You can also find it at https://wasteeducation-qld.org/ This guide enables educators to connect to and embed: Queensland Kindergarten Learning Guidelines—QCAA Australian Curriculum cross-curriculum priorities: Aboriginal and

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Kids in Action 2020 program

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Due to COVID-19, KIDS IN ACTION 2020 has had the opportunity to pivot our program to take you all online for a Virtual Environmental Projects Day – 16 mentors with heaps of First Nations perspectives and knowledge. The show must go on and we are excited about the opportunity to work with our mentors to

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World Vision – Reconciliation Week LIVE

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Just in case you missed the World Vision LIVE for Reconciliation Week 2020, here I am sharing from my experiences, how to embed First Nations cultures and histories within the curriculum and the importance of connecting with your local First Nations Communities. Thank you to World Vision for the opportunity to share and inspire other

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WINNER – Queensland Reconciliation Award – Partnerships Category

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OMG!! We are pinching ourselves right now. Kids in Action has just been named the State winner of the partnerships category for the 2020 Queensland Reconciliation Awards. This award affirms our deep respect and relationship with the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi/ Gubbi Gubbi peoples who guide our work and add immeasurable value to the program. Thank

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LAUNCHING Webinar series

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I am excited to be going online to support you all in these unprecedented times and ensure you continue to have access to quality Professional Learning that supports you to grow as an Educator. This 4 part series is designed to engage Educators in any education setting, be that Childcare, the Early Years, Primary, Secondary

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