Gosyma

26/08/2024

This is where my heart sings. Hand woven, hand dyed by centuries-old processes, it feels like truth. Humble and precious. In their hands, now in mine as I cherish the task of transformation. The handle is luscious, soft, but sturdy... ? My words don't do it. Happy Monday x

05/12/2023

Bit of a talk to myself today. It's not a problem it's a game.

16/10/2023

A new day, the conversation continues. It might not feel like it, but we are closer than before.

22/08/2023

Loved this article... just wanted to share xx

PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY: A major review of 17 studies showed that just a small dose of the drug significantly reduced the risk of premature death.

16/06/2023

So AWESOME!! ❤️

'3-2-1 Djirikitj Firebirds, yo!’

From a remote primary school in East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, six Yolŋu students travelled a world away to take on the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas.

Cyrus, Sean, Whitney, Justin, Andrew and Micayla make up the Djirikitj Firebirds.

The young team qualified from among 27,500 schools worldwide to make it to the 2023 championship competition. Out of 800 schools competing at the top level of school robotics, they ranked 40th in their division.

‘Robotics is fun,’ Firebirds member Cyrus said.

Cyrus and the team attend the remote Dhupuma Barker School in Gunyangara. The school has under 40 students and offers a bilingual education in Yolŋu and English.

Robotics was first introduced to Dhupuma Barker in July 2022 and the students quickly showed an aptitude for creative and innovative solutions to problems, loving the hands-on learning robotics offered.

The students were invited to the national qualifiers in Sydney, where they placed fourth in Australia.

‘It made me happy, I got a medal and a drink bottle,’ said Sean.

That performance was enough to earn them a spot at the world championships on the other side of the world. The Djirikitj Firebirds are the first team to represent the NT at this elite level.

Dhupuma Barker competed in the VEX IQ Competition in the Science Division, where they design and pilot modular robots and battle against an opponent by launching discs into a scoring zone.

‘We like collecting the discs and then shooting them into the zones to score points,’ Cyrus said. ‘I like beating the other teams.’

The team were excited to be overseas, but there’s no place like home. They’ve settled back into everyday life and are happy.

Djirikitj member Whitney had a wonderful time at the Championship, but was ready to return to Australia.

‘I missed my family in Gunyangara and was ready to go home.’

The team’s success has inspired them to keep working in robotics, with one team member, Sean, keen to pass on his skills at home.

‘When I grow up I would like to teach robots at Dhupuma Barker,’ said Sean.

The Firebirds are the first Yolŋu team to enter a robotics competition, compete nationally and qualify for the world championships.

📷 Djirikitj Firebirds at the 2023 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas.

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19/05/2023

?!... oh, hello tiny visitor!

2cm frog in my kitchen late one night - out you go, pretty one x

14/01/2023

Nearly time to paint over this 14 years later... made lino prints of my baby's hands and feet to make this. Couldn't get her little fists open properly until she was 6 months. Will be hard to make that first stripe over it. Being self-indulgent here... thanks.

24/11/2022

Is crazy-time again.. these beautiful giants swamping my little banksia tree

19/10/2022

Big guy found in Morris Road today... Stop looking - FOUND his owner! Was a totally cute reunion (he was only gone a couple of hours)

19/10/2022

Hi Elimbah crew! Found this big guy on Morris Road.. Great news - he's been reunited with his owner! Thanks everyone for looking out for this lovely boy. You all ROCK!! Thanks Alan for helping and walking him with me. What a great way to meet some of the excellent folk around here.