The school values at Areyonga Primary have been immortalised in a brand new mural which engaged the students in its design, development and creation.

There are three key messages the school lives by.

Ngaltunytju – Proud

Pukulpa – Caring

Pukultju – Kind

Utju School not only embraces these values but embeds them into their curriculum every day. And its achieving results.

Red Dust once again returned to the community bringing with them one simple goal, help capture and create the students imagination and bring it to life.

How'd we do it?

The mural was a project that took place over the course of the entire program, starting with sketches on the iPad, which were then transferred onto the wall via a projector during the evening. The younger students drew the butterflies which represented each person individually and their own transformation as they grow. Using vibrant colours is reflective of the warmth, spriti and energy of the school itself, one that supports its students health and wellbeing, both physically and mentally. From start to finish the mural took seven days, and is something we so happy to be a part of creating.

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Unity College Students Lend a Hand

In what felt like a full circle moment, former students of Areyonga Primary, who now attend Unity College in South Australia, were back in Utju the same week that Red Dust were there. Having them help out in programs that week was a beautiful moment for all involved and allowed the younger students to have access to the senior students leadership.

Red Dust have been working with and suppporting the students from Unity College since they were first enrolled at Areyonga School.

The college is based in South Australia, which means the students from there leave community during the school terms for secondary education and return back to Utju during the school holidays.

These relationships are at the core of Red Dust's missions and values, and it is a privledge to be a part of their journeys from pre-schoolers to young adults.

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“I want to be a Red Dust when I am older, I want to teach kids new skills, I could speak in language, have an office in Utju with the Red Dust Crew”

Naomi, 9 years old

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