Soulwata Balaz

Soulwata Balaz had the pleasure of sharing Torres Strait Islander culture and traditional knowledge with the Grade 3 students of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School on Friday.

The knowledges shared were taught to me by my Grandfather Vincent Dorante and Father Stanley Dorante, it is my passion to keep the fire burning sharing these knowledges.

Throughout the session, students had the opportunity to learn about the different types of bamboo, spear making, how to throw a cast net, and the traditional methods of processing coconuts for food and their many other uses.

It was a wonderful opportunity to share cultural knowledge, encourage hands-on learning and help strengthen the students' understanding and appreciation of Torres Strait Islander traditions.

A special thank you to my wonderful helpers, Roman and Banx Bobongie , for their support and assistance throughout the day.

Soulwata Balaz had the pleasure of delivering a Torres Strait Islander cultural learning experience to the Year 4 students of Emmanuel Catholic Primary School on Friday.

The knowledges shared were taught to me by my Grandfather Vincent Dorante (Pearl diver) and Father Stanley Dorante, it is my passion to keep the fire burning sharing these knowledges.

During the session, students had the opportunity to learn traditional Torres Strait Islander cultural practices, including language, coconut scraping, spear-making and throwing, and cast net throwing.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our special helpers, Mr Roman Dorante and Mrs Banx Bobongie , for their valuable support and assistance in making this experience a success.

Thank you to Emmanuel Catholic Primary School for the opportunity to share our culture, knowledge and traditions with the next generation.
Emmanuel Catholic Primary School - Mackay

Congratulations Genamai 💙

It was a great honour for Soulwata Balaz to witness Genamai’s formal and celebrate this special occasion with you.

We are incredibly proud of you for having the courage to change schools and for continuing to strive for success and achieve great things.

Keep working hard, stay focused, and continue to make yourself, your family and your community proud.

Congratulations, Genamai — we look forward to seeing all the great things you will achieve in the future!

Congratulations to Chi on successfully completing his first week of work experience.

This is a fantastic achievement and a valuable opportunity to gain experience and develop skills that will assist him in pursuing future employment opportunities.

Keep up the great work, Chi, and continue to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way. We wish you all the best for the future!

Thank you, Uncle Bixks Harlz , for taking us out on the river to catch fish. It was a great day on the water, and a special milestone for Lennox, throwing a cast net and catching some big mullet up the river. Experiences like these help pass on valuable skills, knowledge, and culture to the next generation. We were able to share our catch amongst families and elders💙