Throughout the year, both our Green and Blue groups have engaged in ongoing learning and action around Caring for Country. Together, the children explored ways to respect and protect the land we play and learn on each day. This included tending to our gardens, learning about local plants and animals, reducing waste, reusing materials in creative ways, and talking about how our choices impact the environment.

These experiences supported the children to develop a deeper connection to Country, recognising it as a living place that cares for us, and one we have a responsibility to care for in return. Their curiosity, enthusiasm, and gentle stewardship have shaped our daily routines and strengthened our commitment to embedding respectful, sustainable practices within our Kindy community.

Throughout this project, the children explored the significance of the Aboriginal Flag through stories, discussions and shared conversations. They learnt that red represents the earth and Aboriginal peoples’ deep connection to Country, black represents Aboriginal people, and yellow represents the sun, the giver of life.