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From magic carpets to meaningful classrooms: what does It mean to be Australian?

This week we had the joy of attending my nephew’s (Dad’s grandson’s) end-of-year school production at Carwatha College. The theme? Aladdin and Jasmine travel exploring the dance cultures of the world. Each class performed a cultural dance from a different region – exploring traditions, music,…

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