Shelley Ware and a National Portrait Gallery educator guide lower primary school students through a 45-minute online interactive session, celebrating this year’s NAIDOC theme The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy. During the session, Ware shares her curated portrait selections, weaving in stories and activities that highlight the achievements and resilience of First Nations people. Students will engage with the portraits and participate in discussions and activities to deepen their understanding of First Nations culture and history, inspired by Ware’s insights and experiences.
Shelley Ware is a proud Yankunyjatjara, Kokatha and Wirangu woman from Tandanya /Adelaide, who currently lives in Naarm/Melbourne. Ware is a radio and television presenter on AFL football news shows, including the groundbreaking SBS program The Marngrook Footy Show, and is a host on The Outer Sanctum podcast on Broad Radio. Ware is also an experienced and passionate teacher, dedicated to embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history and culture into classrooms and the national curriculum. She consults with schools, upskilling staff and leadership in Aboriginal history and culture, and hosts workshops in primary and secondary schools across Australia.
Materials Needed
To ensure all students can fully participate in the drawing activities, please have the following ready:
- Paper
- Pencils (coloured if you have them)
Teachers Note
We’ll be folding paper to create a square shape during the activity. If this step may be challenging for your class, feel free to prepare square pieces of paper in advance to make things easier.
Curriculum Connections
Learning areas: The Arts – Visual Arts
General capabilities: Creative and Critical Thinking
Cross-curriculum priorities: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures
