Chris Morton and Kellie Boorman
Jarlmadangah Immerson

Last week, eight Year 11 students had the incredible opportunity to spend five days at Nyikina Mangala Community School in the Kimberley. It’s a remote community, and yet from the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like family.

We ran lessons in literacy, numeracy, sport, art, drama and dance—but we probably learned just as much as we taught. The connection we formed with the students was real and powerful. Whether we were reading books, playing footy, or painting together, there was always laughter and respect. It felt like we were part of something bigger—something important.

By the last day, there were tears everywhere, and not just from the kids. Saying goodbye was genuinely hard. We built friendships that will stay with us forever, and the spirit of reconciliation was something we could feel in every conversation, smile and story shared.

There will be more information from the students in the coming weeks.

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