Sunset dreaming mural celebrates NAIDOC week

The sounds of laughter and drilling could be heard coming from the art room of a Waikiki primary school last month as students worked on a special project for NAIDOC Week.

The community at East Waikiki Primary School recycled more than 5000 bottle tops throughout the year for the colourful mural, which depicts the Noongar story of sunset dreaming on the beach.

Students were introduced to songlines, the national theme of NAIDOC week, and learnt about the importance of telling stories leading up to the celebrations.

Year 1 teacher Yvonne Britton came up with the mural idea and organised for students from all year groups to participate.

The project began by drawing the designs of penguins, seastars, stingrays and seals onto marine board and painting them, before students took turns in gluing and then drilling the bottle tops in place.

The final product will be hung in the entryway to the school for visitors to enjoy.

Students also participated in a variety of NAIDOC-themed activities throughout the week.