Mabo Day commemorates Torres Strait Islander Eddie Koiki Mabo and his role in overturning the “terra nullius” declaration - which claimed that Australia was once land belonging to no-one. To read more about this significant event in Australia's recent history see... https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/today-marks-the-30th-anniversary-of-mabo-day-heres-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters/85uwh8x1e Credit: NITV / SBS News
A week of events lined up by our Koolbardi Team for the whole school community. 8:50 - 9:30am - Whole School Assembly Online with Special Guests - Cape Naturaliste College [...]
This week we celebrate NAIDOC. 8:50am - The day will begin with an online Whole School Assembly to open NAIDOC Week. Hosted by the Student Councillors with Special Guests in [...]
Selected students from Years 5 and 6 Wardandi elders welcome you to "Truth Telling" gathering, reflecting on the day the Wonnerup massacre that began 182 years ago. Guest speakers will [...]
National Sorry Day is a significant day for all Australians, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities across the nation. National Sorry Day marks the anniversary of the [...]
On Friday 2nd June 2023 (Mabo Day), Vasse PS students are invited along with West Busselton students and their AIEO to attend the Reconciliation Walk held in Busselton. The walk [...]
Mabo Day is marked annually on 3 June. It commemorates Mer Island man Eddie Koiki Mabo and his successful efforts to overturn the legal fiction of terra nullius, or ‘land belonging [...]
We are so lucky to have this excellent incursion coming to Vasse PS for our Kindy - Year 5 Students. 2 x 50 mins Sessions starts at 10 am Kindy [...]
Selected Years 5 and 6 students from West Busselton and Vasse will walk along Queen Street to Mitchell Park where they will listen to historical recounts from local Aboriginal Elders. [...]
