Junior School students have come together to create a striking collaborative artwork of Bunjil, the creator spirit of the Kulin Nation, for National Reconciliation Week.

Inspired by the West Coast Eagles’ Sir Doug Nicholls Round guernsey, which features a powerful close-up of Bunjil’s piercing eyes, our young people used this as the starting point for their own interpretation.

Listening to and reflecting on the story of Bunjil, their understanding of his significance in First Nations cultures helped guide their artistic choices.

Responding to this year’s theme, “All In,” each student contributed a uniquely designed gum leaf inspired by First Nations art in Australia. Dried gum leaves brought from home symbolised each student’s personal connection to Country, while also forming part of something much larger.

The leaves were carefully layered to create a rich, feathery texture for Bunjil’s head, with natural tree bark used to complete the beak.

A beautiful example of shared learning, creativity and connection to Country.

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