Moorditj - a Noongar word for "strong or excellent"

Having launched the series with the Gracemere story, the second Snapshot we are introducing is from Moorditj Noongar Community College, WA, a school with approximately 140 indigenous students enrolled from K-7.

For many indigenous students, especially in remote communities their first year of school is often their first exposure to spoken English, let alone reading and writing. For these children the transitional phase from their home culture into an educational setting is often difficult, as they need to adjust to so many different experiences, demands and expectations in relation to their cultural, language and social skills. The challenge for educators is to develop programs that are culturally sensitive, but also provide opportunities for students to reach academic levels that will allow them to pursue careers of their choice in later years.

This Snapshot describes the journey of "œdigital discovery" undertaken by Ashleigh Evans, an early childhood educator, with her young Noongar students and their families. To view or download the new Snapshot click the link below.