Warrakan', Wäŋa ga Dhukun

Animals, landscapes & waste

Buku Manapan Books

Produced by the LPC, this selection of books explore the topic for each term's Buku Manapan.
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Warrakan', Wäŋa ga Dhukun 
Wordlists

Available from the Shepherdson College Yolŋu Matha library, these wordlists support the Buku Manapan topics.

- Gurtha ga Wäŋa Mala Yäku (Fire and Country)
- Gapu Mala Yäku (Water)
- Batthurr Gurtha Nhaltjan dhu Bathan Ŋatha (Food, Cooking & Fire)
Gurtha ga Wäŋa mala yäkugapu mala yäkubatthurr gurtha nhaltjan dhu bathan ŋatha

Videos & Music

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Warrakan', Wäŋa ga Dhukun 
Resources & worksheets

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Available to download or printed copies available for collection from the LPC.
classroom activites & resources

Term 2 Goanna Planner Texts

Wurrpan' Wo'yunmin

The emu parade

Best for older classes. Emus magically
appear to help clean up the town from rubbish.
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Wanha Monuktja Gapu?

Where is the salt water?

Identified for all ages. Suitable for all ages. A turtle
becomes lost in a storm and travels with different animals through different
landscapes looking for its mother.

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Warrakan'puy

The birds

Best for younger students. A mother bird flies over
different landscapes to find food for her hungry children, who wait back in the nest.
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Warrakan' Mala Galiwin'kupuy

Animals of Galiwin'ku

Suitable for young
students – was used as a Goanna Planner in 2023 so be careful not to use again for those students (Suitable for Preschool/Transition)
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Teaching and Planning Documents 

Key curriculum and planning documents.

Warrakan', Wäŋa ga Dhukun Overview & External Resources

Band 1- 4
Overview document that outlines weekly schedule, suggested resources, recommended topics and curriculum alignment across band levels.

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NT ILC - First Language Bilingual

L1B
The curriculum is meant to support school staff, language speakers and community Elders to develop strong programs and strong pathways for students to learn and grow their knowledge, understanding and skills in Indigenous Languages and Cultures across all levels and stages of schooling. Strong ownership by local language Custodians and speakers is fundamental to the development of an Indigenous
Language and Culture program.

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NT ILC - Culture: Cultural Knowledge and Content

L1M, L1B, LR, LRN, L2, LCA
The curriculum is meant to support school staff, language speakers and community Elders to develop strong programs and strong pathways for students to learn and grow their knowledge, understanding and skills in Indigenous Languages and Cultures across all levels and stages of schooling. Strong ownership by local language Custodians and speakers is fundamental to the development of an Indigenous
Language and Culture program.

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