Students build cultural connections with preschoolers

Aleck Campbell (Year 9) with preschooler Parker Dittman

15th Sep 2026

Guyra Central School Aboriginal Studies students are building stronger community connections through a new partnership with Guyra Preschool and Long Day Care Centre.
The Year 8 and 9 students have commenced fortnightly visits to the preschool, where they share age-appropriate activities designed to help younger children learn about Aboriginal culture, language and traditions.
Preschool Coordinator Flick Williams said the first session was a wonderful cultural learning experience for both groups.
“Alongside their teachers, Mr Lloyd, Mr Paterson and Ms Burns, the Guyra Central School students joined us for a wonderful cultural learning experience,” Ms Williams said.
The students demonstrated strong leadership as they mentored and supported the preschool children through traditional art activities, including hand painting and Aboriginal dot painting.
The children also learned words for hello, goodbye and thank you, helping to build an understanding of and connection to local culture and language.
During the visit, students and preschoolers also spent time playing together in the playground, further strengthening the connection between the two groups.
The artwork created during the session will be displayed at the preschool as a lasting celebration of culture and community connection.
Guyra Central School said the Aboriginal Studies students, led by Tremane Patterson, were enthusiastic about continuing the partnership and developing further activities with the younger children.
Future visits will include bush tucker, dancing, language and story time, providing opportunities for the children to learn together in an engaging and supportive environment.
Ms Williams said the preschool was proud and excited about what the partnership could offer.
“This first session was the beautiful beginning of our ongoing partnership, and we are so proud and excited for what is ahead,” she said.
“We will continue to meet fortnightly with the Guyra Central School students and teachers, sharing rich learning experiences such as bush tucker, dancing, language, story times and more.”
She said the partnership was a valuable opportunity for the preschool children to develop a deeper appreciation of Aboriginal culture, language and community.
Guyra Central School thanked the preschool staff and children for welcoming the students and helping create an environment where Aboriginal culture and perspectives can be celebrated and shared.
The partnership provides a valuable opportunity for older and younger members of the Guyra community to learn from each other while building understanding, respect and connections across generations.

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