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Australian Children's Television Foundation School's Advisory Panel member |
Nakara Primary School is situated in the suburb of Nakara, Darwin, Australia. Nakara is named after a coastal clan near Maningrida situated approximately 400 km east of Darwin.
Nakara Primary School was almost ready to open at the end of 1974 when Cyclone Tracy struck Darwin in the early hours of Christmas morning. The school was extensively damaged. However the buildings were repaired in 1975 and used by staff of the Department of Education's curriculum branch, who worked in less than conducive conditions. The Northern Territory Film Library was also housed here during that time.
The preschool opened in 1977 and in 1978 the primary school was officially opened with about 280 students enrolled. Student numbers at Nakara School increased significantly in 1991 when Tiwi Primary School ceased to operate. Total enrollment is currently 462, comprising of 402 primary students and 60 preschoolers. The Nakara Hospital School is located in the Royal Darwin Hospital and caters for children who have extended stays. A teacher and an assistant plan suitable programs for the students.
The school is currently in the planning stages for upgrades. This will include the building of a Music and General Purpose Rooms and renovations to the Preschool.
Nakara Primary School is proud to be a member of the School's Advisory Panel for the Australian Children's Television Foundation. We have been a member of the Panel for five years and value the resources from ACTF as they enhance and enrich the programs presented to our students.
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The information in this document has been compiled and presented by students attending Nakara Primary School as part of their computer studies program.
Nakara Primary School is a large primary school meeting the needs of Nakara and Tiwi children in the northern suburbs of Darwin.
We are very proud of our students and all that they have achieved.
I trust you find the contents informative and enjoy visiting our web page.
Barry Griffin
This mural was painted by Vicki Lae in July 1990. Vicki is the little girl standing near Amy. The painting is based on a true story. The two children are sisters that were looked after by their nanny, Amy. Their nanny and her friends were part of the Larrakia people. Amy was charged with the day responsibility of looking after Vicki and her younger sister while their mother and father fulfilled their social and work commitments. One of the daily activities that Amy included the chidren in was to go to Gully Beach. Amy met up with her other Larrakia families there, they would go fishing, hunting and engage in other Larrakia traditions and cultural activities. Cooking the day's catch was very special for Vicki, she will never forget the smokey smell of the fire and the fish cooking, consequently the scene painted.
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