Maningrida Workshop Feb 2020
Emma and Andrew wrapped up our first ever workshop at Maningrida College in Central Arnhem Land on 13 February, where they worked with the amazing language team responsible for developing materials for the school's unique multilingual program. Maningrida is probably the most multilingual community in Australia, and three of the local languages - Njébbana, Kuninjku and Burarra - have been chosen as languages of instruction (in addition to English) so that kids are able to learn IN their first language. This is no simple task and it was a pleasure to witness and (in a small way) assist the team in negotiating some of the complexities of preparing stories and other teaching materials in all 3 languages. Special thanks to Carolyn Coleman for inviting us and pulling it all together! Yalawa.
