Annie

BOORI PRYOR VISIT TO OUR SCHOOL



What I saw... I saw a man named Boori walk into the room and instantly had an impact on all of us. He was talking about his childhood, life and about cultural stories. I saw Boori using his body to express his feelings and to describe the experiences that he had as a young boy and as he was growing up. He was describing his life in both a touching and humorous way.

What I heard... I heard Boori express himself through traditional sound for example the didgeridoo. I heard Boori telling personal stories about his life and his family. He was telling us about the Aboriginal story about how things were made.

What I felt... I felt sad when Boori was talking about his childhood and how he didn't get respect from his peers because of the colour of his skin. It made me think that even tho this happened a long time ago it still effected him in some way and that its still happening today and that everyone should get an equal chance at life no matter what race or colour their skin.

What I learned...

I learnt that their are many different stories behind nature. Aboriginal stories are very creative and really connect to audiences. I learnt that aborigine people are as human as anyone else and should never be treated differently. That when you love doing and have a passion for something strive forward and don't let anyone that puts you down effect who you are.

What did Booti teach you about 'being human' ? To respect who you are and people around you. Give respect and you will receive i back. Always be kind and sometimes you just need to relax and have a laugh about things because getting worked up about it won't help and will make things harder for you.

About the power of storytelling... I learnt that there are many different stories about mountains and how things are formed. Some more interesting than others and more understandable.

JESUS AND DIALOGUE

Matthew 15 : 21-28 The Canaanite Woman's faith  Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, ‘Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.’ But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, ‘Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.’ He answered, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.’ But she came and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, help me.’ He answered, ‘It is not fair to take the children’s food and through it to the dogs.’ she said, ‘Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.’ Then Jesus answered her, ‘Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.’ And her daughter was healed instantly.

Brief summary of the story First Jesus went to the district of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman went after him and told him her daughter is tormented by a demon. Jesus did not respond so the woman begged him. Jesus saw her great faith and her daughter was healed instantly.

How this is an example of Jesus in Dialogue with another This is an example of Jesus in dialogue with the Canaanite Woman. He reconises what she is saying and understands how truly determined she is and that she would do anything for her daughter to be healed. Jesus listens deeply about what the woman has to say and understands when she continues to find help for her daughter.

Reflect on your own life - tell a personal story In 2007 when I went to Vietnam with my family I saw my mum helping the poor. She bought alot of bags of rice and was giving out tickets to people in the town who needed food. They came to my auntys house where she was and collected the rice. This experience made me want to be much more helpful and made me recognise the poverty in our world. It also makes me sad to think that no matter how hard people try poverty will never be over. This experience has changed me alot. When I go out and have spare change I like to give it to a charity box in a shop or to someone busking on the street. It makes me feel good that I have helped someone just that little bit. It has also made me feel very grateful for all that I have. Family, friends, food, shelter and an education that some people around the world don't have.

