Deadly Discoveries

For many Aboriginal people, "deadly" means excellent or very good, and that perfectly describes this exciting, hands-on, and highly interactive drop-and-leave school holiday session!

Bring the kids along to experience Nyoongar culture as they learn the art of shelter building and discover the engineering principles that make it work. They will explore how the seasons influence the best location for their shelter and figure out where to place their fire to keep their creation strong against the elements.

Then, they will take flight—literally—as they hone their skills at kylie throwing. Will theirs make its way back to them?

During this workshop, participants will:

• Collaborate to build a life-sized kalak (winter shelter) and create a small-scale model to take home.
• Explore the principles of flight through various Aboriginal objects.
• Gain insights into the interconnectedness of all things.
• Listen to Dreamings that share messages of Caring for Country and personal responsibility.

Don’t miss this opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of science from a unique perspective!

Don't take our word for it.  Here's what some of our past participants had to say:

“It was great!  I enjoyed learning new things.”   Joshua 9 years

“I love learning new things from the Nyoongar country.”  Ethan 10 years

“I liked the activities and exploring new things. My favourite being the kalak building and the boomerang (kylie) throwing.”   Felix 11 years

“I liked building the shelter and learning how to throw a boomerang."   George 9 Years

Parent Feedback

What parents are hearing from their kids about our programs:

• They had fun and felt supported
• They learned something new and made friends
• They can’t wait to come back!

What parents love about our programs:

• Diverse and engaging activities
• Educational, safe environment
• Friendly, qualified staff
• Convenient and affordable

National Companion Cards are accepted at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Due to the nature of this workshop, companion card bookings should be made by contacting reception@museum.wa.gov.au

Drop and Leave Holiday Programs

Drop and leave programs enable participants to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.