Community News
Jess Plumb recognised by Mrs Wendy Tuckerman.
Below is an excerpt from Wendy Tuckerman's recent communications to the community about one of our parents, Jess Plumb:
Mrs WENDY TUCKERMAN (Goulburn)—I rise today to recognise Jess Plumb. A Gumbaynggirr woman, proud of her culture and heritage introduced to painting through an Aboriginal Woman's Group hosted by the Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council [Pejar LALC]. Jess has described her experience with the group as embarking her into a journey of creativity, which embodied a very "natural and therapeutic" sense of being, hence the continuation of her painting artistry. With a sense of delight Jess, completed her first commissioned artwork for another family from Crookwell, where Jess also resides with her young family. Jess has also presented Acknowledgement To Country workshops, teaching Aboriginal culture and history, whilst also assisting students to make Aboriginal art through her role with the Pejar LALC. Jess also recently participated in designing the Southern Tablelands Arts car, which saw a car basically wrapped in Aboriginal art, called "Travelling Arts". As a First Nation woman, Jess has resoundingly taken a leadership role in educating and providing an environment for students within the local schools and preschools to learn about the traditional owners of the land, whilst also encouraging and inviting them to participate in uncovering their own creative selves. Thank you, Jess, for your amazing contribution.
Congratulations Jess!
ACT Interschool Equestrian Competition
For those who are interested in representing St Mary's at the ACT Interschool Equestrian Competition, it will be held on 13/14/15 October at the Bungendore Showgrounds. More information or to register your name, please contact Catherine Culley.
Crookwell Library Sensory Storytime
Hume Conservatorium- Term 3 Lessons
