Wadandi Connections

Celebrating Aboriginal culture is a pivotal part of the curriculum at MRIS thanks to the school’s unique learning program with Wadandi mentor, Sam Webb from Noongar in the Bush

Sam Webb

Sam has recently joined MRIS as the Year 3 Wadandi mentor. Before Sam, Josh Whiteland guided the students in indigenous learning for over 10 years, teaching them about bush tucker and medicine, Noongar seasons, dance and other cultural aspects.

The mentorship program is very important in forging a deep connection with indigenous culture and recognising the original custodians of this land.

“Having face-to-face learning with Sam is invaluable. Our students are thriving by connecting with country. For the children to actually have time with an Indigenous mentor like Sam is such a privilege – he is so generous and giving with his knowledge, we are very lucky.” – MRIS Teacher, Kate Cawse

Reconciliation Action Plan

In 2021 MRIS appointed a working group to create, implement and monitor a reconciliation action plan (RAP) to sustainably and strategically take meaningful action to advance reconciliation.

The group is currently working on an audit of the School’s processes and curriculum with the support of resources provided by Reconciliation Australia. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/

Celebrating the Nyoongar Seasons