The day was about celebrating the music, food, art, dance and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Indigenous students at the school had been learning about the importance and meaning of dance to their people.

Working with David Newham of the Wiradjuri and Ngemba tribes since late last year, 12 indigenous students spent the morning on Thursday showcasing their culture to the school through dance.

Mr Newham explained animals and their significance to telling the stories of Aboriginal people to the students.

He explained how the style and technique of the dances tells stories about their people and their history.

The animals in the dances become the story tellers as the emotions and actions of an event become embedded into the characteristics of that animal.

For the school’s Indigenous Education worker, Jenny Campbell, it was rewarding to see the students embracing their culture.

“Many in the beginning said yes they would be a part of it, but wouldn’t get up in front of the school and yet there they were,” she said.

NAIDOC is the week to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Art works and sculptures that had been completed by students will be entered into the NAIDOC school art competition at the Youth Venue which is officially opened tonight at 5pm, with the public welcome.