On Wednesday of Week 1 next term St Monica’s is welcoming the Torres Strait Island performance group, Wyniss, to our school hall for two performances. Wyniss will be sharing their culture with us through song, dance and storytelling.

Every student from Kindergarten to Year 6 has been preparing for Wyniss’ visit by learning a few songs and dance moves. This will explain why many excited children may have come home with a string in their pocket to share with you how they can now make a spear out of string as well as a few extra tricks the students have excitedly taught each other on the playground.

As Music is embedded in culture, our Torres Strait music exploration has included looking at the games and past times of children in the Torres Strait. Your children may come home and interview you about games you played as children. Items you might like to discuss with your children are:

Did you play string figure games?

Did you play with spinning tops?

Were there other games you played?

What skills were being practised in these games?

Did songs accompany these games?

I look forward to updating you on the performances next term!