We're thrilled to share you with two brand new video resources to introduce Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures into your classroom.
FINDING MY CONNECTION TO SELF AND COUNTRY
THAEDRA FRANGOS
Thaedra shares her personal journey of reconciliation with her Aboriginality through connection to Country.
LEARNING AGE: Years 7 - 10
CROSS-CURRICULAR PRIORITY AREA: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
To learn more about how this resource links with the Victorian Curriculum and to access the accompanying worksheet please see links and files below.
GUIDED MEDITATION
THAEDRA FRANGOS
In this workshop, Thaedra leads students through a guided sensory meditation that explores the relationship between self and nature.
LEARNING AGE: Years 7 - 10
CROSS-CURRICULAR PRIORITY AREA: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
To learn more about how this resource links with the Victorian Curriculum and to access the accompanying worksheet please see links and files below.
THAEDRA FRANGOS BIO
Thaedra Frangos is a freelance movement artist, dancer, biodynamic craniosacral therapist, yoga and meditation instructor and accredited Wayapa Wuurrk® - Indigenous Earth Mindfulness and movement - facilitator. Thaedra lives on Wadawurrung country and is a Wemba Wemba and Dhuduroa descendant through her maternal lineage. Thaedra has an intention to support awareness of and reverence for the incredible wisdom of our first peoples in a present day context as a pathway to holistic wellness, healing and connection.
DIGITAL ROUND TABLE DISCUSSION
CONNECTING TO CULTURE
CANCELLED: Due to unfortunate circumstances we have had to cancel this round table discussion.
Join Kelly Clifford and special guests Norm Stanley and Thaedra Frangos as they discuss exploring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures within a community or classroom setting. Bring your questions to share.
A Zoom link will be emailed to you shortly before the meeting commences.
Curriculum
Cross-curriculum priority
- Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Drama
Year 7 & 8 Respond and Interpret
(VCADRR039)
Year 9 & 10 Respond and Interpret
Civics and Citizenship
Year 7 & 8 Citizenship, Diversity and Identity
(VCCCC027)
Year 9 & 10 Citizenship, Diversity and Identity
History
Year 7 & 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures
(VCHHK106) (VCHHK108)
Year 9 & 10 Historical Knowledge
Personal and Social Capability
Year 9 & 10 Recognition and Expression of Emotions
References
Learn more about Thaedra
Learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures
Citizenship, Diversity and Identity
The lands of the Wadawurrung
https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/kaap/article/item/8d33614ddad2a9c.aspx
Wadawurrung App
https://www.vaclang.org.au/projects/wathawurrung-ipad-app.html