Dharug Ngurra

An Aboriginal artwork digital version using patterns in red, orange, yellow and black.
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Year Level

Foundation, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6

Cross Curriculum Priorities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Relevant Subjects

Humanities & Social Sciences, Languages

Contributors

By Wingaru

In Partnership With

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07/08/2025 - UPDATED 07/08/2025

Dharug Ngurra (‘Ngurra’ means Country or place in Dharug, one of many Aboriginal languages in NSW). This First Nations language resource introduces students to the Dharug language while deepening students’ understanding of culture, identity and connection to Country. Through engaging literacy and numeracy activities — including map work, word searches, comprehension tasks and more — students can explore key cultural concepts in fun, meaningful ways.

Sections include:

  • Information about Traditional Custodians
  • Suggested Acknowledgement of Country wording
  • Pronunciation guides and a tricky vocabulary list Activities on connecting, sharing & belonging to Country
  • Teacher notes & answers

*This resource was accurate at the time of original publication.

Australian Curriculum

Cross Curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures

Languages:
Framework for Aboriginal Languages and Torres Strait Islander Languages Second-Language Learner Pathway (L2)
Foundation: AC9L2FF01, AC9L2FF03
Years 1-2: AC9L2F2C01, AC9L2F2C03, AC9L2F2C04, AC9L2F2C05, AC9L2F2U01, AC9L2F2U02, AC9L2F2U03, AC9L2F2U04, AC9L2F2U05
Years 3-4: AC9L2F4U01Z, AC9L2F4U04, AC9L2F4U05
Years 5-6: AC9L2F6U04, AC9L2F6U05

HASS:
Foundation: AC9HSFK04
Year 1: AC9HS1K03, AC9HS1K04
Year 2: AC9HS2K02, AC9HS2K04, AC9HS2S03
Year 3: AC9HS3K04
Year 4: AC9HS4K01, AC9HS4K04, AC9HS4K07, AC9HS4K09, AC9HS4S02
Year 5: AC9HS5K02, AC9HS5K03