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Connecting to Self and Culture | Creative Learning

16 Jul 2020

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.

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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.

WATCH HERE

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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.

WATCH HERE

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.

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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

(VCADRR046)

Civics and Citizenship

Year 7 & 8 Citizenship, Diversity and Identity

(VCCCC027)

Year 9 & 10 Citizenship, Diversity and Identity

(VCCCC037)

History

Year 7 & 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures

(VCHHK106) (VCHHK108)

Year 9 & 10 Historical Knowledge

(VCHHK134) (VCHHK152)

Personal and Social Capability

Year 9 & 10 Recognition and Expression of Emotions

(VCPSCSE043)

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