LAKE MONGER EXCURSION

A few weeks ago, the Year 2 classes enjoyed a walking tour of Lake Galup. We explored how the lake has changed over time. We learnt that it was a traditional Noongar camping spot and important meeting place. It was known as the ‘place of fires’. We studied the different bird species and talked about how we should look after this special environment. It was a great morning and we returned to school with lots of questions and wonderings.

Here are some student reflections from Room 7:

I liked visiting Lake Galup and seeing the nature there. Tom H.

I was really happy there and I learnt about the rainbow serpent. I even saw a possum sleeping in a tree! Cleo S.

My favourite part of our excursion was the bird watching. Thomas O

I really liked walking to Lake Monger.  Audrey T.

I liked how we did activities there and we looked at the lovely lake. It was a stormy blue colour. Alayna X.

I loved looking at the lake and feeling the breeze. Atticus T.

My question is, did the rainbow serpent live at Lake Monger? Xander G.

I loved how there are plenty of animals that live there and it’s a home for everyone. Ines F

I was surprised that there was a jetty far out on the lake and there were ducks ‘breakdancing’! Raph B.

I liked learning about how the rainbow serpent created the lake. Willem V.

I liked seeing the sleepy possum in the tree. Luc L.