Maningrida College

Lurra Language and Culture

Marlémarla (Fish Poison Tree)

It has special knowledge for us to keep strong law and strong culture. It is another tool that is used in a special way to educate our people. It involves care and attention to health and safety.

Value: Respect (Country, Culture, Self, Others and Property)

Wellbeing - (Respect for culture, self and others)

Physical and Mental Health - (Respect for culture, self and others)

High Expectations

Self-discipline

Responsibility

The Three Special Canoes

They represent our people travelling and learning together at the same time. This is a process of sharing which brings everyone together.
Value: Strong Learning

Strong Teaching

Participation

Two Way Learning

The Two Fish

The Two Fish represents the Moities, Giant Trevally being Yírriddjanga and Salmon Herring (Milkfish) being Djówanga. These are all represented in the Míddjarn song line and includes everybody.
Value: Cultural Understanding

Two Way Learning

Bi-culturalism

Walking in two worlds

Listening to each other's voices

The Fishing Net

The special fish net is a tool used to collect the fish and it represents people working together for each other, sharing rescources and looking after the elders. The woven net represents strond ties needed for wokring together.
Value: Teamwork

Collaboration

Participation

Communication Strong Leadership

Positive Relationships

Dialogue

Malála, The Mangrove Tree

The tree Malála on the left represents the mouth of the Liverpool River and part of the Lúrra story. It is a dreaming totem for the Ndjébbana people. The mangrove provides us with health food - mangrove worm, crag, nornda (cone shell), and periwinkle.
Value: Sharing

Generosity

Kindness

Community

Care for country