JOIN THE 2024 NAIDOC CHALLENGE!
The Wingaru NAIDOC Challenge is an annual free event where teachers are encouraged to explore the NAIDOC theme across term 3. We challenge teachers to bring related content into the classroom each week of the term.
Our Approach
Engage with the NAIDOC theme Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud & Proud. Join us as we:
Learn about the theme
Consider Stories of First Nations People
Local Research Task
Collaborative Research Proposal
Consider the History of NAIDOC
Celebrate with your school community
Lessons and stories differ depending on year/stage chosen as our lessons are curriculum aligned and age appropriate
How it works
We understand that teachers are busy so the Challenge has been designed to be as flexible as you need it to be. You choose how you engage with the Challenge, how much content you include and which resources you use.
This year we have included a class project to get your students collaborating on how they can amplify the need for change.
We will send you ideas and information throughout the Challenge and encourage you to follow Wingaru and the Challenge team members for information, ideas and tips.
Feedback from last year's Challenge indicated that many teachers would like a full scope and sequence to follow. This year we have two options for participating:
Sign me Up
Option 1:
Choose your own adventure
Download our free planner and choose your own path. Identify content, resources and activities that suit your class. The Challenge team have heaps of ideas to share! Build the experience, your way.
Option 2:
Buy a Challenge Pack
If you'd prefer to follow our plan, buy one of our Challenge Packs. They contain everything you need for a term of learning including a full scope and sequence, comprehensive lesson plans, video, activities and printables as well as a local research task to bring in local perspectives and project ideas and plans to support your class to create a deadly statement about change.
Wingaru Kids Digital Challenge Account with lesson videos, digital activities and Challenge Guide for your chosen stage*
Challenge Guide packed with curriculum-aligned lesson plans for your chosen stage, Challenge Project and local research activity resources plus a range of worksheets*
Be That Teacher who Makes a Difference by Kylie Captain and Dr Cathie Burgess
Marlee Notepad
Blak, Loud & Proud Posters
"Blak, Loud & Proud" bunting
Noeleen's Blak, Loud & Proud Community Book
Keeping the Fire Burning: Blak, Loud & Proud Stickers
Who Am I? Keeping the Fire Burning Edition
*Digital resources also included in the Wingaru Kids Subscription. Find them in the NAIDOC category on the dashboard.
Be Supported
The Challenge team, led by Wingaru and Aaron from Mr J’s Learning Space, is made up of amazing teachers and educators who share their approaches, knowledge and ideas across the term.
If you are not already, follow the Challenge Team - they will be sharing valuable insights and tips.
Ash | Miss Gibbs
Brooke | The Palawa Teacher
Erin | Miss Broughton
Kristine | The World of Mrs Davis
Wingaru Kids Subscribers
All of the digital Challenge resources are included in the Wingaru Kids subscription. If you are a current subscriber please see the additional resources section of your dashboard for more information on the Challenge and the NAIDOC category for lessons that are aligned to this year's theme.