Learn Wiradjuri: Volume 2 Bula

Wiradjuri notebook activity
Source: Dr Lynette Riley and SBS

Year Level

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By Associate Professor Lynette Riley, Diane Riley-McNaboe

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10/03/2022 - UPDATED 16/02/2024

This resource is based on a published Wiradjuri Workbook written by Associate Professor Lynette Riley and Diane Riley-McNaboe, two Dubbo-born sisters from both Wiradjuri (Dubbo) and Gamilaroi (Moree) Nations, who have made significant contributions to the continuation, study and celebration of their Wiradjuri culture. Wiradjuri is one of many Aboriginal languages on the East Coast of Australia.

The activities set out in this resource:

  • Connect children, parents and families together;
  • Build understanding of Wiradjuri culture through language, symbols and tracks;
  • Teach how to describe family terms, Kinship, body parts and colours in language;
  • Include practical and engaging activities, and;
  • Feature written translations in Wiradjuri and English.

Digital versions of the Wiradjiri Workbooks are also available:

  1. Volume 1 Ngumbaay – Sounds, Numbers, People & Family (PDF)
  2. Volume 2 Bula – Family Terms, Body Parts and Colours (PDF)

*New* Register your interest for a printed copy at this University of Sydney link.

This resource has been repurposed from a printed workbook to work best for an online experience.

“We pay homage and respect to all our Elders on our Countries – we are Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi – and we pay respect to the Elders on whichever Nation and Country you are on today, reading this resource.” – Lynette Riley and Diane Riley-McNaboe. 

SBS Learn provides free Australian Curriculum aligned digital learning resources for teachers and educators. We create a wide range of printable and downloadable lesson plans for students.

Australian Curriculum

Cross-curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
General Capabilities
  • Intercultural Understanding
  • Ethical Understanding
  • Literacy

Foundation:
English: ACELA1426, ACELA1428, ACELT1575
HASS: ACHASSI006, ACHASSI008, ACHASSK011, ACHASSK013, ACHASSK016, ACHASSK017
Health & Physical Education: ACPPS002
The Arts (Visual Arts): ACAVAM106, ACAVAR109

Year 1:
English: ACELT1581, ACELT1586, ACELY1655
HASS: ACHASSI018, ACHASSK028, ACHASSK029, ACHASSK030
Health & Physical Education: ACPPS016, ACPPS024
The Arts (Visual Arts): ACAVAM106, ACAVAR109

Year 2:
English: ACELA1460, ACELA1469, ACELT1587, ACELY1670
HASS: ACHASSI034, ACHASSI038, ACHASSI042, ACHASSI043, ACHASSK044, ACHASSK045, ACHASSK049
Health & Physical Education: ACPPS016, ACPPS024
The Arts (Visual Arts): ACAVAM106, ACAVAR109

Year 3:
English: ACELA1475, ACELT1594, ACELT1596, ACELT1601
HASS: ACHASSI056, ACHASSI057, ACHASSI059, ACHASSK062, ACHASSK064, ACHASSK066
Health & Physical Education: ACPPS037, ACPPS042
The Arts (Visual Arts): ACAVAM110, ACAVAR113

Year 4:
English: ACELA1487, ACELA1496, ACELA1498, ACELT1602
HASS: ACHASSI076, ACHASSI077, ACHASSI080, ACHASSK083, ACHASSK089, ACHASSK093
Health & Physical Education: ACPPS037, ACPPS042
The Arts (Visual Arts): ACAVAM110, ACAVAR113

Year 5:
English: ACELT1608, ACELT1610, ACELT1611
HASS: ACHASSI099, ACHASSK107, ACHASSK112
Health & Physical Education: ACPPS051, ACPPS060
The Arts (Visual Arts): ACAVAM114, ACAVAR117

Year 6:
English: ACELA1515, ACELT1613
HASS: ACHASSI126, ACHASSK135, ACHASSK140
Health & Physical Education: ACPPS051, ACPPS060
The Arts (Visual Arts): ACAVAM114, ACAVAR117