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See our Celebrations page for information about Christmas, Halloween & Easter.

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Stories of the Dreaming - Aboriginal Dreamtime Stories

The Easter Bilby - by Jenny Bright

The Origin of the Bunyip

For Teachers

Celebrations - clickable worksheet

Australia - Identity & Values - clickable worksheet

Aussie Heroes - NSW CAP webquest

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie : special days - NSW CAP Webquest

Anzac Day - clickable worksheet

Koori Contributions to Society - NSW CAP

For the Juniors - Celebrations - worksheets & notes to go with the programs on Birthdays, Weddings, Celebrating a new baby, Achievements, Christmas, New Year

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