Yarning Circle + Mural
The Yarning Circle Project was initiated by our 2024 SRC student voice ' We want somewhere that we can sit and chat to one another, a place where we can connect to nature and to each other.
Fundraising efforts made by SRC [student voice projects] throughout 2024, the project was brought to life throughout 2025.
The Native Garden Beds were researched by a small group of KVPS students during 'National Science Week', they worked together to find information on native plants in the local area, also looking for plants that would attract native pollinators.
Students shared their ideas with Artist Kirrily Anderson who worked with our school community to refine her concepts taking on student and community feedback. Both sides of the mural tell a story about movement and stillness, land and water, and the animals and people connected to his place.
The White-Clawed Lobsters can be seen on one side of our mural wall, nestled among smooth river stones and flowing water. These represent the Kiewa River, which means 'Sweet Water.' The river and lobsters are very important to our local area, in fact, the name Tangambalanga means 'Home of the White-Clawed Lobster.' This site reminds us of the natural waterway that sustains the valley and the special animals that live there.
On the other side of our mural wall, you'll see groups of Bogong Moths, flying toether as if in motion. These moths honour the aboriginal history of this area as a gathering place along the route to the Bogong High PLains, where people traveled to come togther for traditional feasts, easting the moths.
Behind the moths are winding lines that show the hills, valleys, and paths of the land, linking the past with the present.
The Native Garden Beds were researched by a small group of KVPS students during 'National Science Week', they worked together to find information on native plants in the local area, also looking for plants that would attract native pollinators.
Students shared their ideas with Artist Kirrily Anderson who worked with our school community to refine her concepts taking on student and community feedback. Both sides of the mural tell a story about movement and stillness, land and water, and the animals and people connected to his place.
The White-Clawed Lobsters can be seen on one side of our mural wall, nestled among smooth river stones and flowing water. These represent the Kiewa River, which means 'Sweet Water.' The river and lobsters are very important to our local area, in fact, the name Tangambalanga means 'Home of the White-Clawed Lobster.' This site reminds us of the natural waterway that sustains the valley and the special animals that live there.
On the other side of our mural wall, you'll see groups of Bogong Moths, flying toether as if in motion. These moths honour the aboriginal history of this area as a gathering place along the route to the Bogong High PLains, where people traveled to come togther for traditional feasts, easting the moths.
Behind the moths are winding lines that show the hills, valleys, and paths of the land, linking the past with the present.
© Kiewa Valley Primary School