From the Catherine McAuley Library

“Colours of Australia”

The junior primary students have been exploring the beautiful collection of books by Bronwyn Bancroft, a First Nations author and illustrator. As they read through “Colours of Australia”, the students used a Nature Colour Wheel plate to make connections between colours in the books and in nature.

We looked at the Kaurna seasonal calendar and talked about Kudlila – Winter; when the Earth is washed. We shared ideas and things we wondered about after looking at the seasonal calendar.

Using natural materials, the students enjoyed connecting the colours in nature with the colours on their wheels. They appreciated the beauty in the natural materials, especially at this colourful time of the year, and extended their use of these objects to create their own natural artwork.

Ms Ali Ripberger
Teacher‑Librarian & Information Services Coordinator

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