Taree High was a hive of activity on Tuesday, June 28 with NAIDOC celebrations underway ahead of the official week, running from July 3 to 10.
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A packed program saw students engaged in a range of activities taking place across the school and at Johnny Martin Oval.
Taree High principal Allison Alliston said NAIDOC Week was an important annual fixture for the school.
“This year we decided to really immerse the students so they could really see the significance of the day,” she said.
Among the activities on offer was boomerang throwing, face painting, a language scavenger hunt, weaving classes, artifacts lessons, sand painting and traditional dancing.
A highlight of the day was the morning assembly, which featured performances from boy and girl cultural dance groups.
NAIDOC Week celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history, culture and achievements, as well as recognising indigenous Australians' contributions to the country.
