Learning on Country - Cultural knowledge learning programs
The Learning on Country Program is delivered with a key focus on the senior secondary student cohort. The teaching and learning programs are developed collaboratively between school and Ranger staff, with a focus on field-based activity, drawing on traditional and western knowledge systems. Activities include a wide range of Ranger groups' projects and responsibilities around land and sea management and are modelled by cultural knowledge as directed by Traditional Owners.
The fifteen participating schools across the Top End are:
Program Objectives
The key objectives of the Learning on Country Program include;
Increase inter-generational transmission of Indigenous knowledge and customary practice
Develop strong partnerships between ranger groups, schools and local community to deliver a culturally responsive secondary school curriculum
Increase school attendance
Improve student learning
Learning on Country Program
“School is a tool and eduction matters” was the message from LoC Co Chair Danny Dangadanga to prepare the students for today’s Arnhem Land Progress See More
Learning on Country Program
Learning on Country Program
Learning on Country students at Milyakburra school have been learning from Traditional landowner and assistance teacher, Mrs Holly, who has been sharing her knowledge with See More
Learning on Country Program
Students, families, Dhimurru rangers and community members attended today’s graduation ceremony at Yirrkala Bilingual School to celebrate and recognise the achievements of NTCET graduate Mayatili See More
