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Engaging Aboriginal
Students through Culturally Enriched
CurriculumSouth Western Sydney
Natalie Pierson- A/Regional Consultant Aboriginal Education and Engagement
Sherrie Meyers - Aboriginal Engagement and Connections Officer
TWUGIA VIP
Overview of Presentation
Overview of South Western Sydney
Aboriginal Education and Training Policy/ATSIEAP 2010-2014
History of Twugia and VIP programs
What does it look like at a Regional level?
Community Partnerships
Student Voice Presentation
View Students Work
Question Time
South Western Sydney
Located on Eora, Darug and Dharawal Countries Approx. 3800 Aboriginal students enrolled Over 150 Aboriginal staff employed 276 Schools 90 Aboriginal Teachers 16 Aboriginal Education Officers
Aboriginal Education and Training Policy
Improve educational outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders students and learners in schools, TAFE and community colleges, so that they excel and achieve in every aspect of their education and training.
Build everyone's knowledge and understanding of the histories, cultures and experiences of the first people of Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Action Plan 2010-2014
Engagement and Connections
Literacy and Numeracy
Attendance
Pathways to Real Post School Options
History of VIP Program
VIP- 2006-2013
Year 7-12 program
Not based on a deficit model
Initiative to provide opportunities to enhance the vocal talents of Aboriginal students
Implementing at a Regional Level
Aboriginal Vocal Identification Program VIP
• DEC Partnership with Kari Aboriginal Resources Inc, Casula Powerhouse
• VIP Team (KARI/DEC)
• Planning
• Expression Of Interest to South Western Sydney Aboriginal students 7-12
• Audition Process
• 6 Workshops (2 Days) Recording Day ( 3 Days-Concert)
Workshops Aims• participate in a culturally rich program, to learn and share
knowledge
• opportunity to develop skills in vocal techniques
• confidence and self esteem to perform publicly
• opportunity to participate in a variety of performances
• skills to plan for future goals in vocal performance
VIP Workshops
Activities• Introductions/
• Vocal warm up activities
• Individual performances
• Feedback and recommendations
• Dance and movement
• Group performances
• Recording studio
• Aboriginal mentor
• VIP concert
Workshops
VIP Concert• Casula Powerhouse 7-9pm
• 22 students
• 2 Group songs
• Dance Performance
• Individual performances
• Presentation of Certificates and CDs,
prizes
• 250 attend including school personnel
and Community
Student Voice
Gemma Summerhayes
History of Twugia
Twugia- 2007-2013
Initially a Year 6 program. Students selected from year 5 NAPLAN results
Progression of program extended to year 10
Not based on a deficit model
Initiative to extended Aboriginal students performing at a high level.
Implementing at a Regional Level
Twugia
Regional Coordinator
Students selected based on NAPLAN year 5 results and invited to continue participation
Different program for each year group
Invite community partners to support
Various workshops based on year group program
Showcase celebration
Year 6 Twugia
Focus on literacy – An anthology of writing
Invited students to participate in Twugia
Connected with Elder, consultants and teachers
Meet and greet afternoon tea for students, parents and support staff
3 day camp
Individual workshop days
Published book
Book launched at the Showcase and created an ibook
Year 7 TwugiaFocus on ICT and Literacy Invited students to participate in Twugia
Connected with partners – consultants and teachers
Meet and greet afternoon tea for students, parents and support staff
3 day camp
Individual workshop days
Copy short films to DVD
Short films launched at the Showcase
Year 9 and 10 TwugiaFocus on ‘Pathways to Real Post School options’ Invited students to participate in Twugia
Connected with partners – consultants and teachers
Meet and greet afternoon tea for students, parents and support staff
Individual workshop days
Follow up with students and career advisors
Share information at Showcase
Question time?????
Contact Details
Natalie Pierson, Riverwood Office 9408 8939
Sherrie Meyers, Riverwood Office 9408 8940
Riverwood Education Office
11 Union St Riverwood 2210